Mad for 'Minis'

Here is a crafter's treasure trove of small paper craft projects that allow you to carry memories with you and share with others. Do you have a passion for miniature paper craft? Then Michele Charles' step-by-step guide will help you to master the techniques you need. Thanks to her clear instructions, photographs, and diagrams of paper folding, you'll soon be making progress with these innovative designs. You will only need a few basic materials to get started--scissors, a cutting mat, a ruler, and an x-acto knife. Then you'll be good to go! With just a little practice and this expert advice, you can create wonderful, colorful keepsakes for yourself or as special gifts for loved ones and friends. Many of the designs in this collection are ideal for the preservation of treasured memories and for celebrating key events, such as a relationship anniversary or the birth of a child. The main aim of these techniques, though, is to inspire you. Once you have learned all the folds and decoration techniques, you can adapt them to suit any purpose you like! Projects include: *Double the Joy--Mini Message Tin *A Starburst of Love--Mini Ornament *Captured Laughter--Mini Accordion Folder *10 Reasons Why I Love You--Mini Zipper Box *Itty Bitty Brag Book--A perfect purse or pocket-size brag book that's sure to travel everywhere! *Best Friends--A boy and his dog are together forever in this accordion-style pocket album. *Mini Matchbook--Keep memories of journeys past sacred in this fabulous little matchbook album. *Bottle Cap Booklet--Mini Card *And more! Grab a copy of this brilliant, colorful, heavily illustrated book, and let it motivate you on your miniature paper craft journey. The paper craft projects inside it may appear small, but you should be ready for your skill and imagination to grow!