Simply Beautiful Greeting Cards: 50 Quick and Easy Projects

by Heidi Boyd

Simply Beautiful Greeting Cards A gorgeous handcrafted card means so much, whether it's for a birthday, a new baby or just to say hello. With Simply Beautiful Greeting Cards , even the busiest crafter... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1581805640
• ISBN13: 9781581805642
• Release Date: January 2005
• Publisher: North Light Books
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.0" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Unique Cards!

This is a wonderful paper craft book. However, I would not call these projects "quick and easy" as stated on the book cover. They do take some time to make. Some of the templates need to be enlarged using a photocopier or scanner. That being said, the step by step instructions and photographs are very well done and very clear. There are extra items called for, such as stickers, rubber stamps, buttons, charms, beads, tiny ribbon roses, feathers, plastic jewels, etc. However, I have enjoyed making several of the cards by improvising and using the author's clever ideas to create my own version of the card, substituting with what I had available. What I like most about the cards is that they are all unique; several being three-dimensional/interactive (including pop-ups) Keep in mind, some of the cards can be used for events/holidays other than those specified. The cards I have made using this book have received rave reviews, so I think the book deserves one too!

The Title Captures the Book

I was given this book as a gift and have found it to be full of great ideas. The cards vary in their technical difficulty, however even the ones that take a few more minutes are worth the effort. In this day and age when people can go on-line and send a greeting card over the internet, these cards send an extra special message to the receiver. I used many materials that I had on hand and those that I needed were easy to find. My children enjoyed helping with some of the cards and still love to look page by page at the projects. I have also given this book to several friends and they have commented on the beautiful design of the book and the projects. Keep them coming!

Great ideas for beginner and advanced, thanks again, Heidi!

After purchasing Heidi's "Simply Beautiful Beading", I couldn't wait for this book. I wasn't disappointed. Great ideas - some simple, some more advanced. Directions are clear, nice templates, clever embellishments. I was even able to use some of her techniques in demonstrations I gave. I'm looking forward to her next book! Highly recommend.

Awesome ideas!

I bought this book for my mother who loves to do crafts. In reading the book, I see that there are many projects that I can do myself. I think the ideas are fresh, the pages are colorful and the author simply knows how to market her talent. Great job and thanks for a great gift!