Card Creations Volume 2
By Paper Crafts Magazine
Published by Primedia

We love Paper Crafts magazine, and we’re always excited when they come out with a special issue. This blockbuster special issue was a great treat for the cardmakers in the office—the entire magazine is divided by card occasion, making it easy to find the perfect design for birthday, baby, Father’s Day, graduation and the oh-so-hard sympathy card. The card styles range from clean and simple to shabby chic, fancy folds and more, so you can find a design to match your time frame as well! This special issue is a keeper!

Retail $14.95. Available at Paper Crafts’ website, www.PaperCraftsMag.com.

—Review by Angie Felix

Tags Reinvented
By Erikia Ghumm
Published by F+W Publications

Who doesn’t love tags? I use them on layouts, cards, mini books and too many other papercrafts to count! Yet sometimes I’ll look at those cute little tags and think, “Hmmm…what can I do with this?” Now my question has been answered! This 96-page book is packed with over 200 tag ideas, from simple to sophisticated. You’ll learn about using mica, mesh, wood, cork, polymer clay and tons of other fun materials to decorate your tags—and learn new ways to use them on your scrapbook pages. This is one book I’m going to keep close at hand—I have the feeling I’ll be returning to it over and over!

Retail $19.99. Available at the Memory Makers magazine website, www.memorymakersmagazine.com.

—Review by Sara Naumann

101 Bridal Ideas
Published by Clapper Communications

Every bride wants her wedding day to be unique. 101 Bridal Ideas makes it easy to make your wedding just that. Packed full of projects—from invitations to floral arrangements and gifts for your attendants to wedding favors, it’s sure to make your big day even more special. Each project is truly inspiring and can be individualized to fit your special event. It’s the ultimate resource for creative brides and a great tool for planning your dream wedding on a budget. I can’t believe the elegance of these simple projects!

Retail $4.99. Available at www.craftideas.com.

—Review by Angie Felix