3D Pop Up Greeting Cards (Paperback)

~ Keiko Nakazawa (Author)
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Product Description

Flowers. . .gardens. . . seasonal motifs such as snowflakes and angels. . . traditional Japanese designs like Kabuki masks and geisha. . . animals. . . scenes. . .all these and many others become delightful greeting cards that are even more special because they're hand-made. Here are easy-to-follow directions-as well as cut-out templates-for creating 60 different, intricate-looking designs. Twenty-four color illustrations of the finished projects are followed by step-by-step instructions and diagrams.
Whether it's to say, "Merry Christmas," "Happy Spring," "Just thinking of you," or "Get well soon," readers will find inspiration and hours of enjoyment in this beautiful and practical book.

About the Author

KEIKO NAKAZAWA is a talented and well-known origami artist in both Japan and the United States. Her work was exhibited at a show entitled, "Origami Architecture," at the American Craft Museum in New York City in 2001.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (September 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4889962069
• ISBN-13: 978-4889962062
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #19,367 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars pop-up book making, October 6, 2007

By	B. A. Metz (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Keiko Nakazawa definitely knows her craft. The book is fully informative from the tools needed to traceable templates that you can use on specific projects. Not a book for beginners since the projects are fairly complicated, they can still be done with a little patience and determination. This was the second book i've purchased on the subject and i highly recommend it.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars original book, May 6, 2007

By	martine "martine" (netherlands) - See all my reviews

This book is very nice. It starts with good pictures from the cards so you get a good impression from the card you will make. The instructions are clear and from all cards there are good templates. A good start for a original card.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift , January 2, 2008

By	Norah "little teacher" (Casa Grande) - See all my reviews

I purchased this book for my sister. She loves to make her own cards and used one of the patterns to make some breath taking Christmas cards this year. We sent them to people we love that live a great distance from us and we do not regularly stay in touch with. The love that went into making the cards was evident and we received calls from all of the recipients. I have never made any cards and the ones my sister made were so beautiful I decided to try. I made the pop up bird, and it is exquisite. This book is a wonderful tool to make beautiful gifts that will last in the memories of loved ones forever.