September 2009

Sue Hunter- Jones. Let's Make Cards. United Kingdom: Parragon Book Service Ltd, September 2007.

Suggesting over thirty different cards to make, boasting 250 gold stickers to accessorise them and offering ample press-out card templates, Let's Make Cards is a handy complement to any party planner's collection.

Whether you're looking for a themed party invitation idea, a thank you note template or simply inspiration for a fun home-made birthday card, Let's Make Cards is bursting with ideas for you.

I think that Let's Make Cards is especially suitable with the Spring vacation looming ahead - why not use the long holiday hours and the ideas in this book to keep yourself and your kids busy? Perhaps you have an upcoming party to prepare for, or you simply want to stock up on a stack of original birthday cards to attach to prezzies for your friends. Let's Make Cards will shake up the creative juices and get you going!

Every project has a difficulty rating - some cards are so simple to make, that even a 3 year old will manage splendidly, while others require a little more patience and skill. The ideas are clearly illustrated, step-by-step, so you really can't lose adding Let's Make Cards to your Kalahari.net shopping cart!

These are some of the very cute ideas you'll find in Let's Make Cards:

* 3D butterfly

* Fold-out car

* Funky fairy

* Roaring lion

* Marbled monster

* Birthday cake

* Alien in a sparkling planet

* Pop-up hearts

* Haunted castle

* 3D Snowman or Bauble

* Hot air balloon with a hidden surprise

* Stenciled Teddy party stationery

* Party balloons party stationery

* Pirate party stationery

* Princess party stationery

What's really great about this book is that the ideas in Let's Make Cards are not only for cards. You can adapt them for invitations, writing paper, thank you notes, gift tags or party pack labels. With this kind of inspiration, you will definitely add a very personal touch to your next birthday card or party invite.

Happy Parties!

*SHELLY SHINDIG*

Resident Bookworm

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