Vintage 3D Decoupage Papers
24 Perforated Papers (Crafter's Paper Library)
by
The Crafthouse Press
Here
are some wonderful old Victorian engravings to make some beautiful
and unusual cards using the popular paper tole (aka 3D decoupage)
method. The first half of the book features hand-tinted engravings
of flowers, complete with poems. There are waterlillies, rose campion,
blue bells and holly for Christmas. I particularly loved the way
the designers had left on the age spots and marks that would be
found in an old book; now you can make cards that look as if they
are already cherished antiques.
The
latter half of the book contains more unusual engravings from novels
or magazines, ideal for a number of occasions in addition to the
inevitable birthday. “We're Enganged” speaks for itself, but there
are also pictures of people in a railway carriage (bon voyage),
a doctor visiting a child's bedside (get well soon), a contented
couple (anniversary) and others for less obvious situations – make
of them what you will. There are two of each of these, one colored
and the other black and white for your own work. I wished they had
also done this with the floral pictures, which would have been much
more fun to paint.
All
the picures have a lovely, shiny texture that will gleam in the
reflected light of birthday cake candles or whatever illumination
you choose. They are all acid and lignin free, so you don't have
to limit their use to cards; I will be using some of mine to display
in an album with vintage photographs. Near to the spine you will
find perforations for neat removal – a very handy book indeed.
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The
Book |
Search Press |
June, 14 2007 |
Paperback |
184448257X / 9781844482573 |
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The
Reviewer |
Rachel
A Hyde |
Reviewed
2007 |
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