This comprehensive book shows how to get started, describes every technique needed to make professional-standard greetings cards, and provides dozens and dozens of inspirational ideas and designs that you will want to create right away. There are even creative ideas for using everyday items such as buttons, beads, wire, feathers and foam. There are designs and ideas for every occasion from Christmas to anniversaries, from Chinese New year to weddings. Every design is illustrated with detailed instructions, a full color photograph and templates where appropriate so that the design can be followed exactly or personalised to suit the recipient.