All Things Paper

All Things Paper
By: Ann Martin
Gifted by: Tuttle Publishing
www.tuttlepublishing.com
Reviewed by: Dana Byerwalter, editor of AllFreePaperCrafts.com

Learn how to make a variety of beautiful paper projects! True to its name, All Things Paper is a comprehensive collection of paper projects for every level of crafter. Author Ann Martin has teamed up with 17 artists from around the world to feature unique projects that awe and inspire.

In the first section, Martin features Home Decor projects. Within this section, the projects themselves are diverse and impressive. Learn how to make paper flowers and add a summery atmosphere to your living space. A personal favorite is the Mysterious Stationery Box (found on page 32). This box would make a fantastic accessory to your office desk, and it has a captivating secret! For the associate who needs a stack of sticky notes on hand at all times, this box is a wonderful and convenient storage solution.

In Fashion Accessories, you can learn how to make a flower for your hair or a purse for your arm. These two projects are as surprising as they are lovely. The mulberry paper used to make the Tiger Lily Fascinator creates a transluscent effect that catches the light. The Everyday Tote Bag features beautiful stitching to give it the appearance of fabric at first glance.

The Jewelry category features truly incredible projects. In this section, Martin gives an extensive introduction to the art of paper quilling. After following the detailed instructions in this beginner tutorial, you will be equipped to make the gorgeous Teardrop Orb Pendant and the incredible Antique Key Pendant. When you see the intricate designs shown in these two tutorials, you will be eager to try the projects yourself and wear the finished products!

Last, the Correspondence category is a card maker's dream. From frameable cards to 3D embellishments and more, these projects are an attractive batch. Find cards for any occasion and detailed tutorials which involve quilling, stamping, embossing, and even binding. These beautiful cards become gifts in and of themselves, and they will certainly be treasured.

Expand your paper crafting skills abundantly with this beautiful collection. With 20 expansive projects and various techniques applied, All Things Paper is an outstanding resource for any paper crafter.