Customer Reviews

Surprisingly Simple Novelty Cards: Over 35 Easy-to-Make Designs

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I was given this by my long suffering husband as an early Christmas gift so I could use it when creating my special Christmas cards!

This is an EXCELLENT book. All the ideas are great, and the cards really lovely to look at. There are lots of ideas to adapt the cards and even younger children can do some of the designs with good results.

And I had a query, contacted Sue, (her em address is in the book), and she got back to me in 48 hours with her suggestion! WOW! I have since made several Christmas starburst cards and received lots of compliments.

First-rate! A must!

There is a good balance of card projects in this book.

The designs and instructions are easy to follow and supported by great step by step photos that clearly illustrate what the text says. The majority of the cards are easily achievable and some cards, such as the hidden message and pocket present, would be ideal for mass-producing for party invites, birth aanouncement etc.

Sue Nicholson starts off with a section that explores basic tools, supplies, tips and short cuts. This is extremely informative and easy to read.

She includes projects from beginner level through to the more advanced. Having said that the construction of the majority of designs is straightforward, so just follow the steps and prepare to be amazed at what you can produce!

The card decoration includes stamping, stickers, photos and ready made embellishments. All main cards have variations and some of Sue's "try this" ideas are inspirational.

There is a clean, bright airy feel to the layout of the book and this reflects Sues style.

Finally, a particulary innovative idea has been to include a Kids Korner. Great for help to adapt the designs for kids of all ages. A great benefit for parents of crafty children!

Recommended for card crafters that are looking for enjoyable, fun projects as a move away from a basic side folding card.

My hobby is crafting and I was given this book as a birthday present by one of my crafting friends. I haven't been able to put it down!
I love my craft books and can honestly say the techniques section is one of the best with lots of tips and ideas I have not seen before. The cards are amazing and the step by steps easy to follow. Sue has included lots of ideas to adapt the cards and although aimed at children her "Kids Korners", (what a great idea), are inspiring for adults too.
I often tend to look at card projects in my books but never seem to get around to doing any! I have already made two from Sue's. A fun hidden message that had my husband going mad and a pop up teddy bear for my nieces birthday. This book deserves the five stars.

This book presents a lot of creative ideas and techniques that are easy to follow. The designs are refreshing many looking more complex than they actually are. My son, (age 11), tried his hand at a card too so giving me the time to complete mine! This book is a definite must-have for card makers, scrapbookers and papercrafters alike.

Just purchased this book and found it a complete joy. There's step by step directions and photos to help you. At the beginning of each card the book lists the supplies you will need to complete each project. This book is AWESOME * * * * * So easy to use and fun too * * * * *

If you want to send cards that will NEVER be thrown away, try these easy to follow steps. Great ideas with many that can be used in scrapbooking.
Have a good day!

This has lots of great ideas and cute cards to make but as someone who is new to card making even though I do lots of other crafts I found the directions to be confusing with not enough information for a beginner. I kept having to go back to the picture and trying to figure out what they were talking about. I think the instructions are probably obvious to someone who has worked with cards before. I found myself having to read and reread many times.