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The Paper Bride with Esther Smith

Start: 01/20/2010 7:30 pm

End: 01/20/2010 9:00 pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

The author of HOW TO MAKE BOOKS and MAGIC BOOKS & PAPER TOYS will lead us in a demo of some of the craft projects included in her latest book, for brides-to-be and friend of brides (for showers and gifts, etc.)

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ABOUT THE BOOK: The one-stop guide to making a celebration that's all about you with ubiquitous, affordable, recyclable paper! Letterpress artist, designer, and once-bride Esther K. Smith inspires you with one-of-a-kind invitations, albums, guest books, and more.

Planning an elaborate event? A simple, sophisticated soiree? Or something wild and wonderful? Customize your wedding with fresh paper ideas from the author of the classic How to Make Books and the ingenious Magic Books & Paper Toys. Learn to make your own exciting, affordable mementos, invitation wraps, pop-up maps, save-the-date postcards, and party décor—projects with maximum impact that require only simple tools and basic skills. New to paper crafts? Start with lined envelopes. Ready for a challenge? Learn to stitch special bindings for your guest book and photo album. There is even a project for the groom-to-be. Just grab the good scissors, choose your paper, and begin! Smith's inventive techniques and no-nonsense wit will inspire you to make your own paper-perfect wedding.

Learn more about Esther here: http://www.purgatorypiepress.com/howto.html