Paper for All Seasons: Projects and Presents to Make Through the Year [Paperback]

Sandra Lounsbury Foose (Author), Holly Mcdade (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2003

Paper for All Seasons features a fabulous collection of more than 60 easy-to-make paper designs, 2-D and 3-D gifts, seasonal decorations, and stationery for every occasion and every holiday throughout the year! Using affordable material (paper), simple tools (craft knife, straight edge, and scissors), and basic skills (cut, fold, and paste), readers will discover how to create unique greeting cards, announcements, and invitations; playful boxes, baskets, and other containers; gift bags, wraps, and bags; cake toppers and party favors; and even whimsical ornaments, garlands, and centerpieces! Projects use such easy-to-learn techniques as collage, cut paper, paper sculpture, pop-ups, origami, and weaving. Plus, full-size patterns and step-by-step directions make everything easy!




• Over 60 projects for every holiday
and special occasion

• Full-size patterns included

• Accessible, user-friendly format

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

'Tis the season to fashion cards, garlands, and other decorative home accessories as gifts from the heart. Yet, says designer Foose, any of the four seasons is ripe for the crafting, whether it's a hugs-and-kisses card or a witch-hat cornucopia. As to be expected from an artisan who counts Hallmark and major consumer magazines as clients, the 49 designs are simple, streamlined, and elegantly easy to craft. The front section is a no-nonsense introduction to materials, tools, and techniques, a conversational chat about the virtues of using wallpaper samples and the how-to's of determining the grain. What follows is the real treat (no tricks!): projects with concise directions, illustrations (when necessary), and color photographs. Unfortunately, actual templates are grouped in the back of the book, though exact page references are incorporated in the text. Barbara Jacobs
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About the Author

Sandra Lounsbury Foose, a veteran graphic designer, is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. Her work has appeared in such magazines as Redbook, Family Circle, and Woman’s Day. She has also designed greeting cards for Hallmark Cards and the Museum of Modern Art. The author of several craft books, she lives in Princeton, NJ.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Potter Craft (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0823038920
• ISBN-13: 978-0823038923
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.4 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #540,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Paper for All Seasons, April 8, 2008

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J. Lapham "The Reader" (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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I love this author's books. The designs in the book are clever and eye-catching. The instructions are detailed and clear. I would not recommend this book for a beginning papercrafter, though. The projects require a degree of experience in shaping, cutting and folding paper. This is a book for anyone looking for a challenge. I have, however, made many of these projects and have been delighted with the results. I consider myself an advanced, but not expert, papercrafter and did not have much difficulty finishing the projects. The designs, while challenging, are well worth trying. The wonderful projects, when finished, will inspire you to stretch your papercrafting skills.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful projects with clear instructions, August 20, 2007

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LORRIE FOUST (GAITHERSBURG, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Paper for All Seasons: Projects and Presents to Make Through the Year (Paperback)

I was delighted to find this book. The projects are lovely with clear instructions and full-size templates. Since I enjoy paper I constantly check new books and find many are so similar with few new ideas. This one is different. It is not designed just for children or "crafty" adults. It shows paper can really be an inspiring art form and fun, too. The projects are themed for the seasons but can be used for many other themes with a simple change of paper.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Family project, February 22, 2008

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This review is from: Paper for All Seasons: Projects and Presents to Make Through the Year (Paperback)

This book is more for a parent and a child. Something cute to work on at the kitchen table.
What you see on the front cover, is all they show you. The book looks like it should be so much more. Plus I was fooled by the price of this book. Way over priced.
I wasn't happy with his purchase. Sorry