Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist, and Tease from Paper - Softcover

Foose,Sandra

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0809228645 ISBN 13: 9780809228645

Publisher: McGraw-Hill, 2000

Synopsis

Readers will enjoy transforming paper into delightful gifts and decorations, like pretty party tokens, whimsical yet useful boxes, love notes, garlands, and greetings of every kind. Some designs utilize origami techniques; others use the simple cut-fold-paste method. Paper will take unusual twists and turns that will create one-of-a-kind crafts to brighten any occasion. Although most of the projects are geared toward adults, some are suitable for parents and children to do together. Work space needed is minimal, and the projects are inexpensive to make--all they require is paper, some glue, and scissors. These three-dimensional designs are an easy way to perk up a room, decorate for a party, or make personal gifts. - Contains more than 75 easy-to-make projects - Color photos throughout clearly illustrate how the projects should be put together and how they accent a setting - Appeals to creative adults, parents, and teachers Sandra Lounsbury Foose is a freelance graphic designer and the author of seven books on crafts-related subjects, including The Scrap Saver's Stitchery, Scrap Saver's Christmas Stitchery, and 101 Great Gifts.

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About the Author

Sandra Lounsbury Foose is a freelance graphic designer and the author of seven books on crafts-related subjects, including The Scrap Saver's Stitchery, Scrap Saver's Christmas Stitchery, and 101 Great Gifts.

Reviews

YA-A treasure chest full of attractive paper-craft projects for every holiday. Leaning more toward Martha Stewart than the schoolhouse, this book is full of brilliant ideas, like Adirondack chairs, a picket-fence gift tote, a baby-shirt card, a jointed Santa card or ornament, and more than 50 other ideas. The book opens with information about the types of paper available and where to find them, and suggests useful tools. The crafts themselves are followed by patterns for each project. The instructions are highly detailed and sometimes complex, but most of the activities contain how-to drawings that show important details. Nicely laid-out photographs of the completed work provide a clear illustration of what crafters are working toward. Paper will never look the same to anyone who tries a hand at these projects. Texture, color, design, strength, and flexibility will all become new considerations in a material that YAs had previously used only to draw or write on.
Brie Weisman, Family Resource Center, Gorham, NH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0809228645
• ISBN 13: 9780809228645
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128