It is not easy to come up with a new twist on an old idea, but here are several.  Not only are there some fancier folds for cards, but also a necklace, hanging decorations, Christmas tree baubles, picture and box decorations, just to name some.  The sections are each inspired by a different culture, and these include Ireland, Moorish Spain, Japan, Russia and Lapland.  If you have never folded a square in your life, this book might be a little daunting, but it is aimed at those who have tried the basics already and are looking for something new.

The staged photographs are easy to follow, and good results are within the grasp of anybody who is adept at following diagrams.  Other popular crafting methods are included, too, such as wirework, metal embossing, paper beads and popup cards.  There is even a companion volume to the book entitled Janet and Tiny’s Tea Bag Folding Papers (available at Amazon.com US || UK), which has twenty-four sheets of paper, everything used in the book and then some.  With a combination of clear diagrams, lovely papers, imaginative projects and a good knowledge of the current craft world, this is a book to treasure—and what a good present it would make for the crafter in your life!

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