Pop-Up Cards: And Other Greetings That Slide, Dangle & Move

Each year, I take a look at some of the most valuable resources for creative artists, graphic designers, crafts people and anyone who enjoys participating in the visual arts. And, each year I stress that it doesn't have to be expensive. These creative books make the most beneficial gifts because not only are they fun to look at, the projects offer a rich learning experience that entertains and develops skills that overflow into all kinds of activities. In this year's column, "Creative books to give... and get!" I review these books along with several others that offer exceptional opportunities in low-priced packages. They're all excellent, and represent probably the biggest bang for your book or gift buck! 3D Pop Up Greeting Cards is particularly good at this time of year -- nothing sends a more sincere or flattering message than a hand-made card. And these are really cool -- guaranteed to get a call-back or thank-you note! For the business person, sending your own creations like these to your clients will lock in your esteem in their eyes! Pop-Up Cards: And Other Greetings that Slide, Dangle & Move is not only freshly written and illustrated, for all ages it's and easy way to really appreciate the craft of paper engineering. As a gift book, it offers another very important benefit :: you learn how to easily and inexpensively make MORE GIFTS to give away. The Pop-Up Book: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Over 100 Original Paper Projects is the mother of them all. While the exercises can at times be complicated and frustrating -- the outcome can be uniquely spectacular. After you've accomplished the exercises, you move on to your own creations. There's nothing more fulfilling than completing some of these projects. And once you do, they get easier and easier. Be careful though! Once you circulate some of these creations, you'll be swamped with people's requests ... "Can you create one of these for me?" (Of course, there's nothing wrong with being a successful paper engineer or greeting card designer!) I'll share more at the Design-Bookshelf.com, but you can count on these three to bring hours and hours of enjoyment to yourself -- or those lucky recipients on your gift list! Thanks for reading, Fred Showker: Editor/Publisher DTG Magazine The Design Bookshelf

Creative & varied pop-up card ideas! Colorful pictures of finished products. Enough details in description & pictures to be able to recreate your own. Gives suggestions for variations rather than just the one shown.

I love the work of Sandy Genovese and was eager to get the book. I like what I see in the book but would have liked a bit more variety, these seemed a little plain for Sandy. Good instructions, good clear pictures. A good technique book.

I am enjoying this book and getting lots of great new ideas! It is a different type of card making book, one that allows your own creativity to flow. The book has big pictures and the author provides a patterns section, and adds drawings and tips boxes throughout the book.

LOVE this book. I have spent hours with it and know I will use it MANY, MANY times in the future. Creative, inspirational ideas. Great for a place to jump start your own fun and exciting projects!