Customer Reviews

Its All About Cards And Tags (Leisure Arts #3623)

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4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
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I've been looking for a book that focused only on ideas for tags and cards. THIS IS IT! I am so excited and happy I purchased this book, sight unseen. Especially with the crafts books, I try to check them out of the library to make sure it is what I want, but the library did not have it yet.

Every page has something that inspires me to be creative with gift tags for my scrapbooking. I had hit a "scrapper's block" and even though I have plenty of scrap info books which show lots of pages, tags, etc., the depiction from those books were not what I had in mind. I wanted a book that showed various ideas for taking my scrap pages to another level. It's really a beautifully photgraphed book that shows all kinds of styles and projects. Everything from simple-classy (like the picture on the cover) to the more embellished tags using ribbon, raffia and other 3 dimensional objects. There are even templates in the back of the book. This book covers cards and tags of everything from birthday and seasonal items to invitations and holidays.

Each tag includes the designer of the tag and supplies used. One minor quibble is there are no specific instructions. The photos are so clear, I really don't think you will need step-by steps for most of the examples. There are a few exceptions where I think it would have been nice to know "how they did that." For example, on page 7 is a tag that uses a stamp and layered papers. The top stamped design is bordered by a wispy stringed edge. It was not clear if this was sewn on or glued. It also was not clear whether the edge was loose threads or some type of trim. In the supplies list, there is not a mention of any relavent product. For that reason I am giving this book a 4.75 for those VERY FEW projects that don't clear state the supply list or tell how it was created. The majority of the other projects in this book are clear and only a scant few could have been elaborated on.

If you can only afford to buy one tags book, this needs to be the one. I also bought Tags Reinvented by Erikia Ghumm, which is nice (see other review), but this book, "It's All About Cards and Tags" is far superior.

If you loke to make cards and tags or are just starting out. I recommend this book. It has 55 pages with many ideas per page. At the end of the book there is 5 pages of templates for envelopes, tags, boxes and more. In the center is 2 pages of vellum quotes to rip out and use.

Table of Contents include:

Friendship

Keeping In Touch

Memorable Moments

Terms of Endearment

Invites

Wedding/Anniversary

Cards of Gratitude

New Arrival

9 different Holiday Greetings

Birthday

Health/Happiness

Photo Greeting Cards

Tags

There is many ideas, tecniques, quotes, tips and more in this wonderful book. I get scrappers block and this book really helps out. I totally recommend this book.

This is the greatest book I own. It is full of ideas and projects that I actually use. Instructions are simple and easy to understand. I highly recommend.

This book was just okay for me. I thought it would have actual step-by-step instructions, but it seems it only contains pictures, and list of items used. It's okay for reference if you want to "copy" the card as best you can.

The Subtitle of the book is; "The hottest trends and techniques for creating cards and tags for all occasions."

I assumed from this that the book would have how-to's on making some of the projects. But it really doesn't. Each page does have a tip: "Create mini cards and tags from your scraps. They are fun to give and receive."

Another tip: "Stamp a pattern on to a diecut." The tips are just to general to be helpful.

The photos are great, lots of ideas here and a supply list...but no coaching, or how-to's. I have to admit the book is visually very attractive and the mistake here may be mine as I was looking for a book with projects and instructions.

If you are an experienced crafter and card-maker this book does have a lot of examples and ideas. But for me, a beginner, it just did not have the information I had hoped for.

This book has many ideas, but if you're more of a beginner, you probably won't be able to duplicate a lot of what you see. Still, as more of a beginner myself, I was able to mark several pages that I can go back to for ideas.

This is a great book with lots of neat ideas and patterns. In addition, there are two vellum pages with sayings which can be cut out and used on your tags.

I really liked this book. It has alot of really cute ideas, but I feel like there could have been MORE. Not sure what but just felt like it was missing something. I would definately reccommend this book to anyone interested in making cards or tags!

I love the products in this book! Wonderful ideas, and a great use of items. I just wish they would have been a bit more forthcoming with directions. A good book for ideas though!

This has been one of my favorite purchases. The cards are relatively easy to make and turn out beautifully. The instructions are clear and concise with lots of pictures.