Vintage Greeting Cards with MaryJo McGraw - Softcover

McGraw, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 158180413X ISBN 13: 9781581804133

Publisher: North Light Books, 2003

Synopsis

Make your own Vintage Greeting Cards! Let MaryJo McGraw, renowned rubber stamp artist and card maker, show you how to create handmade cards that capture the look and feel of antiques and heirlooms - cards overflowing with history, character and love. You'll create 23 gorgeous cards using 14 fabulous techniques and complete step-by-step instructions. Each project is made with easy-to-find vintage papers, old family photos and ephemera, including foil, ribbons, buttons, rickrack, watch faces and more. Learn how to: Apply antiquing agents like walnut ink and beeswax to "age" your cards and photos Use antique labels, old movie stubs and pages from old books to create unique photo collage cards Transfer color copier images to cardstock, metal and polymer clay Embellish cards with vintage buttons, ribbons and other dimensional trinkets Use photos of loved ones to create keepsake cards And don't worry about losing your valuable family photos! MaryJo shows you how to use a color copier or scanner to create realistic replicas, meaning you never have to worry about destroying those precious originals. You will also find project variations and an inspirational gallery, ensuring that you never run out of ideas.

About this title

Synopsis:

This title features keepsake card projects using family photographs, paper ephemera, vintage trinkets and retro styling. Readers will discover a range of paper crafting techniques and exciting projects.

About this edition

• Publisher: North Light Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 158180413X
• ISBN 13: 9781581804133
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128