Customer Reviews

Cards that Pop Up, Flip & Slide

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I was disappointed in this book. I have been making my own Christmas cards for 25 years, am always looking for new ideas and I love pop-ups. I felt that the examples were, for the most part, uninspired, too contemporary, and not relevant to the biggest card-giving occasions. The instructions sometimes were too vague to complete the project. I really think the basics taught in Paul Jackson's "The Pop-Up Book" were much better even though he provides no patterns or specific instructions for the awesome examples he shows. I'm glad to see Jackson has put out another book WITH instructions. This book is okay if you want an inexpensive substitute but it really doesn't show the true depth of action cards nor provide any new ideas that impressed me. I want to look at examples and think "Wow! I can do that!".

This is not your ordinary card book. Anyone involved in paper will enjoy these projects. Rubber stampers, scrapbookers, art journalists, collage artists, calligraphers and book artists will find this a useful book, with many ideas inside.

The book starts with basic cards and variations, and includes templates to make your own envelopes. Any project that requires a template has one as well. Also included are a good overview of the basics such as how to determine the grain of paper and how to use a ruler.

As in the author's first book "Creative Correspondence", the meticulous directions and illustrations that accompany each project make it possible to actually execute each card, even for the directionally confused such as myself. By breaking down complex cards into small steps, the reader is led bit by bit to the finished card.

One thoughtful touch is that every measurement in the book is given in inches as well as centimeters, a real plus for those "over the pond".

The projects in this book require very few tools, quite a refreshing change, but if you have a bunch of paper punches, brads, stickers and other things hanging around these cards are the perfect place to use them.

If you want to make cards that you won't find anywhere else, if you like cards that move, flip and pop up, this is the book to get.

As a long-time paper person, graphic artist, book-maker and use-to-be calligrapher, I seldom buy new books; but I bought CARDS THAT for my desk and additional copies to give as gifts. While the basic projects are fairly simple and can be accomplished with little practice/experience, there is magic in the way Michael Jacobs shares ideas and teaches, and in the way this book flows. It excites and motivates. Projects and suggestions can be completed as shown; but they are open-ended enough to inspire evolution over time with each user. The basics and the tips and variations include "old friends" and projects I've never seen. They also make my mind bubble with new ways to make my work interact, be exciting and appealing. I've already tried personal variations on two projects and have several more on the back burner slow cooking. Michael's clear instructions and samples have kindled in me a dozen new ways to approach two "books" that I've been trying to get from heart to hand for a long time. Get both Michael's books, visit his website ~ TheCreativeZone, and take his classes. I've done it all and will do it again.

I have been crafting for about 40 years and felt the instructions for some of the ideas could have been a lot better. The ideas are great. Working through the instructions has often been very frustrating compared to other books I have.

Quite a detailed book but the cards are very basic and in some instances....i hate to say it....but they look quite amateurish.

There are a couple of good ideas, (pedestal card and triptych card), but overall I was dissapointed. Cards need to look good as they come out of the envelope, when stood up on display and when popping up, flipping and sliding.

If novelty cards are your thing then I strongly sugest getting hold of a copy of surprisingly simple novelty cards.

There are numerous books available on making cards. They tend to rehash the sentimental, cutsie attitude towards card making. This book is different. It concentrates more on the structure of the card. It is beautifully presented with clear photographs and instructions. Fun for all ages and skill levels.

Great book, although I found some of the instructions a bit tricky. Overall the book is very imformative on the different ways to make some interesting cards.

This book is great for cardmakers and scrapbookers. A lot of the ideas can also be used on scrapbook pages. The book gives very good instructions.

I make my own greeting cards. I purchased this book from Amazon, couldn't wait to get it. Glad I did. Many different types of popups are presented. Some very easy, some I didn't find so useful, like sliders. However the illustrations and instructions are very clear and I have made several different designs. This is a no brainer for those that enjoy doing something different.

This book has so many cool, fun ideas whether you are making cards or scrapbooking. This one book has volumes of information with easy to follow instructions. It's a must have book!