Cards to express best wishes, to cherish as keepsakes, to delight friends and family, to ignite a crafter’s creativity—that’s exactly what these 45 projects, created by a group of talented artists and designers, can do. From Happy Birthday Times Three, decorated with paper tags, to an invitation to Come to Tea, they’re all simple and pleasurable to hand-make. Experts Mickey Baskett and Marci Donley have provided in-depth information on supplies, patterns, and worksheets; illustrated instructions for paper decorating techniques, such as stenciling, stamping, embossing, and collage; and professional advice on creating messages and incorporating photographs. No matter what the occasion—birthday, wedding, graduation, anniversary, a new baby, or any kind of holiday—these cards beautifully commemorate the day.