This is one of my own favorite methods for decorating a card, and there are some lovely cards in here to inspire you. Not only cards either, but a hanging heart for your wall and (my own favorite) a glorious bag to store craft materials in, all made of paper and card. The patterns are provided for making these delightful items, as well as some extensive and well-illustrated steps. My only problem with this book is the fact that there is not one single pattern for stitching in paper, so you cannot get started immediately however much card and thread you might possess. You need brass templates - lots of them - and if you wonder how these are used to their maximum potential, look no further for ways to extend the use of your collection. These are pricey items, and one of the things I like most about this craft is that it is relatively cheap and uses up leftover thread from other projects. Also, thread and a few needles are not expensive items and last a long time. An essential for any owner of brass templates, but I would have preferred this to be mentioned in the title.

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