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Maruscha Gaasenbeek
Search Press
20 April 2011 / ISBN 1844486109
How-To Books/Papercrafts
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Reviewed
by Rachel A Hyde
Have fun recycling any colorful papers you have and make some
delightful greetings cards. Iris folding is one of the most tenacious
of cardmaking techniques; other trends come and go but there is
something special about being able to make something out of practically
nothing!
This a compendium of three of those wee square books published by
Forte Uitgevers in the Netherlands that virtually all cardmakers
know and love. “Iris Folding For Fun” takes color as
a theme and shows what can be done by sorting your papers into groups
by color. Make cards depicting Chinese lanterns, hedgehogs, matruskas,
clogs, Christmas baubles and more for an eye-popping, vibrant look
that is sure to appeal to the young and young at heart. “Iris
Folding With Love” focuses on cards for special occasions
such as good luck, new baby, driving test pass, invitation and more.
Finally, “Iris Folding: A Full Year” features items
that can be decorated for different seasons rather than occasions.
Fill vases and buckets with punched-out spring and summer flowers
or have them growing around a garden gnome, depict a graceful swan
or daffodil, make an autumnal chestnut or a Christmas candle. At
the start of each mini book, you can find instructions on how it
is done if you are a beginner, and you are sure to find plenty to
inspire you whatever your level or experience.
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