Cath Edvalson
It’s no secret that our latest and greatest special issue, Card Design Handbook, is an amazing resource for discovering the guidelines that help make sure our cards and other paper-crafted projects are designed well.
Here on Paper Crafts Connection, we gave you a week-long glimpse into what the issue has to offer, and I think you could tell that we editors couldn’t be more excited about the concept of this issue and how we were able to communicate it to you, our faithful readers.
In the Moxie Fab World, we have 5 challenges that focus on 5 different lessons on design that can help you not just become aware of those particular elements of design, but give you a chance to try them on and see how they fit into your process. (If you’d like to join us, click HERE.)
BUT, what didn’t get mentioned in any overt fashion throughout the course of our promotional week a couple of weeks ago, is the multitude of really impressive projects the issue has to offer. Setting aside the 24 informative lessons on design, this issue is simply chock full of fantastically striking projects that offer card-making motivation in and of themselves.
And not to beat you over the head with this issue, but I just really can’t go on without showing just a few examples of what I mean.
Take this fabulously fun card by Teri Anderson. It was created for the section on “Rule of Thirds,” but even if you didn’t know or care about the Rule of Thirds, this card rates high on the giddiness scale.
Patchwork Hello Card, p. 13
And I don’t know about you, but this card created by Windy Robinson for our Style section representing classy and elegant just drips with gorgeous textures, lavish details, and a color combination that sings!
Enjoy Life Card, p. 145
And last but certainly not least, this masterpiece of a card by Laura Bassen. The colors in this trendy triangular pattern create unspeakable joy—and to think! It’s not even a card from the Color section, but a moxie fab example of a clean and graphic card from our Style section.
Bold Congratulations Card, p. 128
I mean seriously friends, the depth of this special issue is tremendous. From lessons on design to incredible eye candy—you’ll be turning to this issue time after time after time!
That’s me, dog-earing just about everything in this issue for one reason or another,
~Cath
All three are wonderful cards! This issue is still on my shopping list. : )
Cath!
THANK YOU for such an INFORMATIVE magazine!
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS ISSUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Going to SU Card Making Sessions, asking about card design theory on SCS, looking on the internet, NEVER got me the information that is in this Magazine! I am PLEASED to say I HAVE IT!!!!!!!! AND I’m keeping it on my desk!!!!!!!!!!! AND I’m trying out the different lessons! I ALWAYS felt like an Amatuer when doing my cards. I’m HOPING with the help of this magazine to take my cards to another level!!!!!!!
I purchased this issue just last week and already it looks “a little worn” because I’ve looked at it so much! I know that when I get stuck for an idea, I have a go-to place in this issue, because the design principles are there and beautifully illustrated!
Thanks for another peek inside! I’m definitely putting this issue on my shopping list! Looks like it is totally loaded!
Im hoping to find this on my next trip to b&n….they didn’t have it last time. I’m dying to get my hands on it!
Can’t wait to get my hands on this issue! Awesome cards – SO much inspiration! Thank you
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Thanks for featuring my card, Cath!!! I absolutely love this issue! Such fabulous inspiration on each and every page!
Love this issue! Now I not only know the “how’s” but also the “why’s” of cardmaking. Thanks for a great publication!
Kath thanks to your sharing and drooling over the cards in this mag that I finall went out and bought it. And girl I am really happy that I did. I design cards sometimes without any of these tips in mind. I normally have an eye for colour and design, but to be honest there are so many that I have never taken into consideration that now I might understand why some of my cards never get chosen for magizine calls. Maybe I have a little of one and a lot of another. Maybe my mastering skills are not a lot more mastering. Lol. Whatever the reason, I feel more confident now about creating and even submittting for card calls now that I have this abundance of information in one place, in one magazine. Thanks so much for providing me with this amazing resource. Hugs.
Can I just say that I loved this issue before it even hit the newsstands? As soon as I saw the concept in my inbox, I was excited about it, even if I wasn’t able to participate myself. I really hope this turns into a regular feature in Paper Crafts.
It was fun to read about your dog ear-ing every page. I have a family member who puts a sticky note on every page to bookmark it – and ends up with sticky notes thickly stuck all around the 3 open sides of the book!
Cannot wait to see this issue! Love all the ideas posted!
They really are beautiful cards
I love all three of these cards…yes, NEED to add this special issue to my collection
These cards are fabulous and I can see why you wanted to showcase some of the cards in this issue! I would love to get a copy of this issue.
Cath, I couldn’t agree with you more! This is my favorite , all-time isssue . . .EVER! Just love it! Beautiful cards showcased today!
That week of promoting the mag was the best I’ve read in so long. I learned more than I had in forever.
Thank you.
These cards are absolutely terrific and great examples of the lessons you provided for us. I’m still on the lookout for the issue and I will be one of those who has post-it notes all around the pages. I usually end up thinking there’s no need to do that because there’s something fabulous on every page.
Hi! Honestly, this is the issue I’ve referred to the most! It was great in helping me with cards for the submission call. I love all the great ideas and how well the layout tips are explained and shown. I love the summary in the back. Fantastic tool for all card makers!!! Great job Papercrafts team!!
Sarah
Hands down the most informative issue ever! And on top of all the great design info, this issue has some of the most amazing projects! Can’t put it down! Thanks PC!
Love the cards, My favorite is the pink..soft perfect for birthdays and just thinking of you….New magazine was full of many fun projects will try to do. Keep up the wonderful projects.
Those cards are just beautiful!
Love the cards.
definitely a “MUST” have! LOVE this!
triangular pattern card looks awesome.. i had something like this a couple of months back
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