“Offers one of the most imaginative takes on paper crafts yet. Filled with groan-worthy puns, sharp color photographs, and detailed directions, this how-to tome also provides 20 patterns with upscale designs few could resist. The basics are explained up front, including materials, tools, and techniques.”—Booklist.
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Which came first--the demand to recycle or the desire to create? Actually, the question is moot, because artist Ragsdale offers one of the most imaginative takes on paper crafts yet. Filled with groan-worthy puns, sharp color photographs, and detailed directions, this how-to tome also provides 20 patterns with upscale designs few could resist--a gazelle mask, a room divider, and small items such as fake florals, wallets, and sculptured vases. The basics are explained up front, including materials, tools, and techniques like scoring and rolling board as decorative options. It is hard to ignore the inexpensive nature and cheerful expertise behind each piece--for any crafter, new or experienced. Barbara Jacobs
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If you thought cardboard was just a packing material, it's time to break out of the box! Transform cardboard it into everything from wall sconces and fruit bowls to show-stopping furniture, like the French Groove Rolltop Desk. You won't believe all you can make, including a
o Dazzling bouquet of flowers and a colorful vase to keep them in
o Cell phone case with an adventurous pattern that can only be described as the "call of the wild"
o Woven mirror frame that has a traditional, elegant appearance
o Funky full-size chair with casual flair
From minilight covers to a classic room divider, these projects will inspire you to create cardboard accessories for every room in your home.
o Dazzling bouquet of flowers and a colorful vase to keep them in
o Cell phone case with an adventurous pattern that can only be described as the "call of the wild"
o Woven mirror frame that has a traditional, elegant appearance
o Funky full-size chair with casual flair
From minilight covers to a classic room divider, these projects will inspire you to create cardboard accessories for every room in your home.
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cardboard crafts,
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This review is from: Creative Cardboard: Making Fabulous Furniture, Amazing Accessories & Other Spectacular Stuff (Paperback)
Book us 144 pages including 27 pages of templates for fairly easy crafts. Does not really cover useable furniture designs, but many items are cute.
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Not what I thought,
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I was really intereted in making cardboard furniture - this is more knick knack oriented- Ok if that is what you want!
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Very outdated style but a few ideas,
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If you are looking for a little inspiration on your own cardboard creations and this book is cheap, then go ahead and get it. I found a few techniques useful. If you are buying this to make exactly what you see then you are going to have something that looks out of the mid 90s and it is made out of cardboard. Super ugly stuff. The flowers and lights are the only thing I think that even look remotely hip or current.
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