Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist, and Tease from Paper [Paperback]

Sandra Foose (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2000

Readers will enjoy transforming paper into delightful gifts and decorations, like pretty party tokens, whimsical yet useful boxes, love notes, garlands, and greetings of every kind. Some designs utilize origami techniques; others use the simple cut-fold-paste method. Paper will take unusual twists and turns that will create one-of-a-kind crafts to brighten any occasion. Although most of the projects are geared toward adults, some are suitable for parents and children to do together. Work space needed is minimal, and the projects are inexpensive to make--all they require is paper, some glue, and scissors. These three-dimensional designs are an easy way to perk up a room, decorate for a party, or make personal gifts. - Contains more than 75 easy-to-make projects - Color photos throughout clearly illustrate how the projects should be put together and how they accent a setting - Appeals to creative adults, parents, and teachers Sandra Lounsbury Foose is a freelance graphic designer and the author of seven books on crafts-related subjects, including The Scrap Saver's Stitchery, Scrap Saver's Christmas Stitchery, and 101 Great Gifts.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-A treasure chest full of attractive paper-craft projects for every holiday. Leaning more toward Martha Stewart than the schoolhouse, this book is full of brilliant ideas, like Adirondack chairs, a picket-fence gift tote, a baby-shirt card, a jointed Santa card or ornament, and more than 50 other ideas. The book opens with information about the types of paper available and where to find them, and suggests useful tools. The crafts themselves are followed by patterns for each project. The instructions are highly detailed and sometimes complex, but most of the activities contain how-to drawings that show important details. Nicely laid-out photographs of the completed work provide a clear illustration of what crafters are working toward. Paper will never look the same to anyone who tries a hand at these projects. Texture, color, design, strength, and flexibility will all become new considerations in a material that YAs had previously used only to draw or write on.
Brie Weisman, Family Resource Center, Gorham, NH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Sandra Lounsbury Foose is a freelance graphic designer and the author of seven books on crafts-related subjects, including The Scrap Saver's Stitchery, Scrap Saver's Christmas Stitchery, and 101 Great Gifts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (January 11, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809228645
• ISBN-13: 978-0809228645
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #909,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love paper? You'll love this book!, March 28, 2000

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This review is from: Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist, and Tease from Paper (Paperback)

This book is fabulous. Not only does it have beautiful photographs with easy to follow, step-by-step instructions, but it also includes every single template needed for all the projects in the book! The materials used are easy to come by and don't cost an arm and a leg, and the projects range from very simple (shaped cards and fancy envelopes) to fairly involved (a 3-D Halloween witch and house-shaped boxes). If you like working with paper, the book is a must-have. The author is a graphic designer, and it shows in all her projects, which are sophisticated, fun, whimsical and inspiring.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist and Tease from Paper, June 7, 2008

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This review is from: Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist, and Tease from Paper (Paperback)

I own all of Sandra Foose Lounsbury's books and if she were to publish 100 more I would try my best to purchase all of them too. I particularly like her books because of the excellent photography, the clear directions and, last but not least, the templates for every project.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Papercrafters take note, June 12, 2008

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This review is from: Simply Super Paper: Over 50 Projects to Cut, Curl, Twist, and Tease from Paper (Paperback)

The projects in this book are both eye catching and easy. They are organized by season of the year and include baby booties, flower bowls, pie shaped box, bird houses, cottages, snowmen and many others. All projects are made from a variety of paper types and weights. The instructions are clear and easy to follow and have beautiful pictures of each project. If you can handle a craft knife and glue bottle, you should have no trouble.