Card-making is a delightful hobby that has exploded in popularity over the past few years. In line with its growing popularity, art and craft suppliers have come up with a dizzying array of re-sources, materials, tools and techniques. From paper punches, stamps and jewels to textured and handmade card and paper, there is a seemingly endless supply of wonderful resources to choose from. Whatever effect you want to create, its now possible to find the right tools to bring just about any creative idea to life. With so much to think about, a guide to the maze of choices and possibilities is an essential -- and this is what this guide sets out to offer. Although the book is written with the beginner in mind, there are lots of tips and ideas that the more experienced crafter can make use of. Its always handy to have a guide to refer to if you want to try out a new technique or go back to a technique you have not used for a while. Whether you simply want to arrange and stick ready-cut images onto a card blank, or use creative techniques to produce a mini work of art, card making is the perfect past time. There are few other hobbies that cater so well for just about any age group and level of expertise. If you have had some experience with card-making, you will know that there is always something new for a crafter to learn. If you are new to card making, you are about to embark on an exciting and unique journey of discovery.