Using Iris folding techniques with simple embellishments, this instructive guide runs the gamut with 460 card projects based on a range of shapes—from the triangle and square, to ovals, hexagons, and diamonds. Clear instructions and line-drawn templates guide beginning card crafters through each project, sure to leave each card with the polished look and feel of an artfully crafted piece.
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"Delve into this book for an amazingly thorough guide to iris folding!" —Papercraft Inspirations
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Maruscha Gaasenbeek teaches adult education courses on paperfolding and cardmaking in the Netherlands. Tine Beauveser teaches courses on subjects ranging form bookbinding to arranging flowers and card making. They are the authors of Colorful Iris Folding, Elegant Iris Folding, and Fun with Paper Crafts.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By Sheryl
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have yet to come across an Iris Folding book that has this many unique patterns for the price. All patterns are full-size. No need for enlarging. I highly recommnend this book to anyone who is looking for a wide variety of patterns. A very good value!
22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Lots and Lots of Beautiful photos...BUT very little direction...
September 21, 2009
By Lara
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Cons
This book is written only in metric measurements, and the wording is a little misleading, the instructions start...
"...fill in the hole from the outside to the inside with folded strips of envelopes." - apparently where the writer comes from the envelopes come with pretty patterned papers inside them. There is no mention of how thick the paper should be. I found that regular scrapbook paper turns out bulky and if you use tape as mentioned you end up with a huge pile of tape and paper on the reverse side of the card so much so that even if you covered it with paper it would look like you had stuffed it with a sock!(this was a pattern with 5 different papers 7 deep) Use wrapping paper or some paper of that thickness to avoid the bulk.
The "instructions" on how to complete a basic triangle are given first and leave off with a statement about how long the strips should be. You look forward a few pages and find a "step-by-step" photo instruction and that should get you going on the technique.
I am not certian where the 460 cards number came from(the number of actual photos perhapse), but there are only 118 different patterns.
The repititious color photos of card layouts that are rather bland in the overall creative design around the iris pattern.
Pros
Many nice color photos of different card layouts showing how different patterned papers in the same iris design look.
The 118 patterns.
I purchased this book because of the possitive reviews and the "460 cards to make". Most people thought the directions were good, but never having even laid eyes on a card done using this technique I would be a complete newbie to iris folding. I have been paper crafting for over ten years and was able to figure it out through trial and error and the sparse photos that actually had to do with the how-to of iris folding. After seeing and using the book I still would purchase it again since there are many paterns in it, but I find myself still looking for another book that may have more unique patterns along with tips on the projects.
This book is written only in metric measurements, and the wording is a little misleading, the instructions start...
"...fill in the hole from the outside to the inside with folded strips of envelopes." - apparently where the writer comes from the envelopes come with pretty patterned papers inside them. There is no mention of how thick the paper should be. I found that regular scrapbook paper turns out bulky and if you use tape as mentioned you end up with a huge pile of tape and paper on the reverse side of the card so much so that even if you covered it with paper it would look like you had stuffed it with a sock!(this was a pattern with 5 different papers 7 deep) Use wrapping paper or some paper of that thickness to avoid the bulk.
The "instructions" on how to complete a basic triangle are given first and leave off with a statement about how long the strips should be. You look forward a few pages and find a "step-by-step" photo instruction and that should get you going on the technique.
I am not certian where the 460 cards number came from(the number of actual photos perhapse), but there are only 118 different patterns.
The repititious color photos of card layouts that are rather bland in the overall creative design around the iris pattern.
Pros
Many nice color photos of different card layouts showing how different patterned papers in the same iris design look.
The 118 patterns.
I purchased this book because of the possitive reviews and the "460 cards to make". Most people thought the directions were good, but never having even laid eyes on a card done using this technique I would be a complete newbie to iris folding. I have been paper crafting for over ten years and was able to figure it out through trial and error and the sparse photos that actually had to do with the how-to of iris folding. After seeing and using the book I still would purchase it again since there are many paterns in it, but I find myself still looking for another book that may have more unique patterns along with tips on the projects.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I wanted a book that had a lot of patterns and this was the book.
This is a fabulous "value for Money" book, it has a few books in one and the pictures and instructions are first class. Would recommend buying this if you are a real keen Iris Folder.
This is a fabulous "value for Money" book, it has a few books in one and the pictures and instructions are first class. Would recommend buying this if you are a real keen Iris Folder.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Buy only one
Many of Maruscha Gaasenbeek's books contain the same designs. Pick one and you're probably okay. The instructions were clear and easily followed.
Published 19 days ago by Quet
5.0 out of 5 stars
460 Iris Folded Card to Make: The Complete Iris Folding Compendium
I have loved the book so far. I have only made one pattern so far. This week I plan on trying several more. The
are easy to follow. Great for the price.
are easy to follow. Great for the price.
Published 29 days ago by Helen Bjorge
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun to make cards
The illustrations are good. The directions are good. Love making cards from this book and they are always very well received. I use wrapping paper for a lot of the designs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by lynn w
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Book full of Patterns
I really have used this book a lot - it is full of patterns and has all kinds of diffeernt types for many occasions
Published 1 month ago by Esther Blanks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Iris Folding Book.
Wow, love the book. It has everything in it that you need. I love that all the designs are compacted into one book now instead of buying individual books. Read more
Published 1 month ago by JoAnne Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
The ' Mother Book' of Iris Card making
This is the only book I have of iris cards...a definitive work with comprehensive, clear instructions and sharply detailed patterns which are large enough for cards... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Joan M Browning
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully done
Detailed and understandable instructions for many designs. All the designs rely on the same basic folding technique. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Judith S.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideas for Iris Folding Cards
I LOVE this book. I have recently been turned on to Iris Folding and lthis book is excellent. I have a lifetime of ideas here.
Published 2 months ago by Marion S. Peterson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great craft book
Very nice more than I expected. Colorful and directions are very simple. I' m considering giving one as a gift to my grandchild.
Published 2 months ago by Colette
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing!
As I turned the pags in this book, I found so many ideas for cards. Being new to paper folding, the designs made my mind run wild with plans for cards in the future.
Published 3 months ago by Beckie Howman
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