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Glorious Greetings

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Unlike many other greeting card books, Ms. Twelvetrees' designs cover many diverse styles and techniques. Over 110 different cards are featured, with full color photographs and detailed instructions for each one. Materials used include fabrics, rubber stamps, botanicals, ribbons, handmade papers, lace, postage stamps and much, much more. In addition, the book begins with a very informative chapter covering basic card-making techniques and skills. This beautiful book will inspire you to many other design variations of your own

This book is wonderful. It is filled with many many ideas for a wide array of cards. Everyone, no matter the taste, will find cards that they will enjoy making and others will enjoy getting. Cards that will be fun to make a treasure that will be kept. Anyone who is interested in making beautiful cards that are unusually unique will love this book. A great buy.

The cards I made using this book was a huge success! There is something for every occasion and style. Most of these are collage styles, but you will learn new techniques with each project, and the materials you need are found around the house. I began to think outside of the box, and I now think twice before throwing away pretty tidbits. Not just for cards, this book also overflowed into my other hobbies: scrapbooking, letter writing, journaling, and gift wrapping. Here's my list of each use for the subsequent hobby:

Scrapbooking: This book could easily be an alternative guide to scrapbook covers and pages. My scrapbook album has a unique artistic design that reflects the theme of the page since the cards in here have seasonal/special occasion appeal.

Letter writing: I like to seal my letters creatively, and the embellishments in this book help me brainstorm for ideas.

Journaling: Sometimes words are not enough, the collages help put it together for me and lends deeper insight into what I need to write.

Gift wrapping: If you have a creative card, why not match it with creative gift wrap and tag? Some of these can be applied to the top of the box as a sort of "plaque", and best of all, you can use plain kraft paper instead of the expensive stuff!