Shim - Be mine: 25 paper projects to share the love

Text copyright 2015 by Sally J Shim
Photographs 2015 by Chronicle Books LLC

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data:

Shim, Sally J.
Be mine : 25 paper projects to share the love / Sally J Shim ; Photographs by Max Wanger.
pages cm
Summary: This paper-crafting book presents 25 projects including handmade cards and party favors that can be gifted and enjoyed any time of yearProvided by publisher.

ISBN 978-1-4521-4186-2 (pb)
ISBN 978-1-4521-4630-0 (epub, mobi)

1. Paper work. 2. Greeting cards. I. Title.

TT870.S4525 2015
745.594'1dc23

2015021149

Design by Anne Kenady
Photographs by Max Wanger

EK Tools is a registered trademark of EK Success Ltd. Scotch Adhesive Transfer Tape, Scotch Quick-Drying Tacky Glue, and Scotch Wrinkle-Free Glue Stick are registered trademarks of 3M Company. X-ACTO knife is a registered trademark of Elmers Products, Inc. Xyron Sticker Maker is a registered trademark of Xyron, Inc.

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There are few things more wonderful than the joy that comes from being with good friends and family. Despite how much we appreciate the special people in our life, we dont often take the time to express it. Sending a heartfelt messageor a love greetingto a friend or loved one is a meaningful way to show that you cherish their presence in your life.

In these days of high-speed communication, finding the time to hand-make a special love greeting may not always seem workable but its well worth it. Taking time out of our busy schedules to sit down and focus on making something requires patience and dedication, but the result can be priceless. The maker will have enjoyed the creative processwhich often leads to more creative projects and the recipient will be delighted with the gift of a handmade greeting.

Love greetings are not meant solely for Valentines Day or anniversaries. In fact, they can be everyday reminders of your affection for a loved one in your life. Many of the projects in this book were designed for everyday giving and can also be used for memorable occasions like birthdays and weddings. Whether for your spouse, partner, parent, sibling, child, or friend, expressing your love and appreciation is a beautiful gesture.

To hold a handmade greeting is to appreciate the effort invested in making it. The recipient will not only recognize the beauty of the final creation but will also reflect on the makers intention and the time spent on the item. I have been making handmade cards and gifts for years, and the response from the recipient is always the sametrue gratitude.

This book is filled with simple and sweet love greetings that are perfect for all skill levels. If you are a beginner and have never picked up an X-ACTO knife, dont fret; this book is for you. And if you are a seasoned crafter and have a studio stocked with amazing paper and craft supplies, this book is also for you. Most of the projects require only a few basic materials and tools and can be completed in a short amount of time. More than half of the projects in the book utilize design elements called printables . The printables can be reproduced from your home computer and printer and will enable you to create love greetings identical to what you see in the project photograph. Each project also suggests a few variations for each item, making it simple for you to create a distinctive love greeting and encouraging you to think outside the box.

It is my hope that this book will inspire you to share your love in a new wayby creating handmade love greetings for the special people in your life!

In my studio, I store a well-curated supply of paper and craft materials that enables me to make handmade cards, greetings, and gifts at any time. Stock up on the materials and tools in the following lists and enjoy making not only the projects in this book but whatever paper project you can imagine.

While paper is often the star of any paper-crafting project, a vast range of other materials will help you achieve special effects and customized touches. The listed materials are paper-crafting basics (such as paper, envelopes, and decorative binding) as well as miscellaneous other materials used in the projects in this book.

One of the most fun aspects of paper crafting is the paper itself. Inexpensive and available in a wide selection of textures, patterns, thicknesses, and colors, paper is an ideal material for creative expressionand for sharing your love! The projects in this book call for many different types of paper, inviting you to seek out kinds youve never used before or do new things with papers you already enjoy working with. Here is a list of the papers youll encounter in the projects in this book. Note: Store paper in a cool, dry, dark space to prevent it from curling or fading.

Cardstock is a heavyweight paper that is ideal for making greeting cards and boxes. Scrapbook paper, catalog covers, and business cards are examples of types of cardstock.

Crepe paper is a durable, crinkled tissue paper. It can stretch widthwise, making it ideal for making paper flowers.

Glitter paper has the thickness of cardstock and is covered on one side with glitter.

Kraft paper is a sturdy paper made from wood pulp. It comes in a variety of thicknesses and tan-colored shades and is sold in rolls or in sheets. Butcher paper is a type of kraft paper.

Origami paper is a lightweight paper used in the craft of Japanese origami paper folding. It is also highly adaptable to many paper crafts. Sold in square sheets, it comes in a dazzling range of colors and patterns.

Parchment paper, often used by bakers, features a nonstick surface. It can be cut to size and also serves as a helpful work surface for projects using polymer clay.

Rice paper is a thin, textured paper that is not made from rice but is derived from the pith of the rice paper plant. The paper is traditionally used in Asia for painting. Rice paper is often dyed a variety of colors.

Sticker paper is matte paper with one adhesive side covered by a backing that peels off. With sticker paper, you can create labels, stickers, or adhesive patterned paper. It comes in many colors.

Text-weight paper is a lightweight paper that is easy to cut and fold. It comes in a variety of colors and textures. Note: Standard copy paper can be used for projects that call for white text-weight paper.

Vellum paper is a medium-weight paper that is translucent. It comes in many colors.

Wood veneer paper is a thin sheet of wood backed with paper. It is available in different sizes and wood types. Wood veneer paper can be found at paper supply and woodworking stores.

Envelopes and bags can be used not only for packaging cards and small items but also as elements of a love greeting design. Here are a few basic types that can be incorporated into paper-crafting projects.