This beautiful books begins with a brief international history of paper making, paper craft techniques and tools, as well as paper crafts such as origami, lanterns, and inflatables with simple instructions.

We explore paper cutting, with everything from creating a folding book with one sheet of paper, to clever cards, and even more expert and meticulous designs.

Children and adults can play and create with delicate and beautiful paper to create amusements, elegant sculptures, and decor

Templates are included for those adventurous enough to experiment with the simple yet elegant art medium that paper is.

4 fun foldable stars
From the introduction: “Helen Hiebert is a seasoned author artist, papermaker, and teacher who has created a comprehensive exploration of paper arts in The Art of Papercraft. This book will prove to be an excellent resource for teachers and students alike… All of the projects are fun one-sheet wonders that introduce essential cutting, folding and assembly techniques. Each project is simple enough for beginners while being sufficiently sophisticated for the seasoned crafter.”

Paper is not only a means to convey information or images, but is also used as a medium in architecture, jewelry making, crafts, and even fashion. Hiebert’s well organized manual shows (both in written directions and pictures!) how cutting, folding, twisting, weaving, crumpling, and even tearing can turn a single sheet into unbelievable forms. She starts with paper sources, including how to make your own.

Every chapter has clear photographs of tools needed, sample papers and artist inspirations. Basic techniques are folding, cutting, gluing, stitching and embellishing. Examples of the many projects range from origami candy dishes and Halloween decorations to lanterns, plantable paper, mini-books, cards, envelopes and more.

I am impressed by the organization and clear instructions in The Art of Papercraft. The end of the book has a dictionary of terms, bibliography and extensive list of resources as well as templates for projects. The Art of Papercraft will inspire crafters, dabblers, and paper afficionados of all ages.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book is a Godsend! If you use a variety of paper in your daily life for crafts, journaling...etc... you will want this book in your craftbook collection! It is so comprehensive. It explains paper weight, grain, and so many uses from pop-up books, to origami, to making paper, everything! Things I had never given a thought to. Tools for working with it, instructions for working with it. Amazingly detailed work! This would make a fabulous gift for an art student or crafter.

So many ideas in this book that I love. I will be using this book at home and in the classroom. I can adapt the ideas as well as use them as they are. A great book!

This book wasn’t quite what I thought it was going to be, however it gives a good history of paper, different types and makes and then covers some origami projects and making your own booklets.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author Helen Hiebert and the publisher Storey Publishing LLC for the opportunity to review this beautiful book in exchange for an honest review. Publication date is 15 Feb 2022.

My mom is a huge notecard maker and loves origami. My desire to review this book was to see if it would make a good birthday or Christmas present for her. Now I need to decide whether to buy a copy for me and for her or if we should share a copy. I reviewed an advance digital copy. I am just longing to feel the pages in my fingers and to review the photography in the format of a book. The book is the perfect amount of description, idea and creativity and incentive for you to take the ball and design your own projects. It gives you the spark and enough knowledge and inspiration that you can take that leap and give it a try. That's just wonderful! Can't wait to purchase it and hold it in my hands.

I learned a great deal about making and using paper. Fascinating ideas, such beauty! Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read this book.

Such a fantastic book showcasing so many unique paper crafts that anyone from beginner to expert will find intriguing, as well as a fascinating look at paper production itself and how to choose or even make your own paper.

This is an amazing book with some fabulous information. I have been interested in papercraft since the first pandemic so it was great to have the chance to know more about this art. I recommend this to anyone who wants to get more advanced skills than the standard paper craft book.

As someone who has loved paper, loved the look, feel and smell of paper since shopping for school supplies before the next new school year in grade school, I love reading books about the uses of paper. This book is one of many I have perused for ideas on how to manipulate paper in new and imaginative ways.

I come from a long line of artists and crafters, and paper crafting is just another way of expressing our creativity and talent. Hiebert’s book offers new ways to look at manipulating paper in ways you might not have considered before.

I enjoyed perusing through her ideas, carefully looking at the photographs and directions. Some I’ve tried before, some don’t interest me, but some I am excited to try. Artistry is about possibility and this book is full of possibility.

This book is full of projects for crafters of all levels, and I look forward to trying out some of these ideas. I thank NetGalley and the publisher, Storey Publishing, LLC for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest opinion. I gave this book three and a half stars rounded down to three stars.

Publication date: 2/15/22

I've engaged in papercrafts my whole life and have tried most of the techniques described, but even so there were a few new ones for me (eg studs, fasteners and eyelets). I skimmed through some parts and examined others in detail. The section on bendable paper using wire supports was very interesting, and who can't resist pop-ups and origami?

The projects were beautifully illustrated by the work of an artist, and it was lovely to see what can be achieved in the hands of an expert. However I thought that some of the projects went from ridiculously easy (a name card? seriously?) to much more difficult, with not much at the intermediary level.

The illustrations were all very pretty and colourful (as you'd expect in a book about papercraft!) and there is a useful glossary at the back - more than a glossary actually as it has decent explanations and instructions. Americanisms in the language (fiber...) and inches instead of metric measurements might put European readers off. There is a lot of information about the history of paper and paper-making, and the author is clearly very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which comes across in the writing. I loved the story of the three little girls who set up and ran a charity based around origami to raise funds for clean water supplies.

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an early e-copy for review.

This is a really interesting book. I love papercrafts, and have covered card making ,paper cutting and origami before, but this book introduced me to many more techniques.

I loved that fact that each section was accompanied by the work of an artist in that field, which shows you what can be achieved by an expert. I find this really inspirational.

I thought the projects in the book were all clearly explained and photographed, so a beginner could definitely tackle them, and there are plenty of different projects to go at too.

The paper types, materials and tools are also clearly explained, and all in all I found the book really approachable and encouraging.

After reading it I feel primed to go off and create!

A beautifully crafted book of instructions and artwork all done with paper. Each type of papercraft is thoroughly outlined with supplies, techniques and detailed instructions on examples of papercraft from origami to papermaking. This is a collection of all types of paper crafting and a good resource for anyone seeking to learn these crafts.

A beautiful book using the most accessible craft medium for all artist : paper. Love.y photos and templates ensure successful projects that can be mastered by all levels of crafters, Book making, cutting, and folding templates are explained in simple terms and excellent illustrations,
Sure to please all paper crafters.

If you are looking for a book that is a primer on paper, you’ll likely see this book as 4-5 stars. If you’re looking at it for the projects, it’s more like 3 star book.

I saw quilling in the description and jumped on it. I was pretty disappointed with the project they used to depict quilling. Is it beginner friendly? Yes. Is it anything special? Not really. I feel like I’ve seen similar projects to it and the others in this book all over sites like Pinterest and in every other craft book that has so much as a chapter on paper. If you’ve never seen such books before and don’t scour the internet for projects, you’ll likely appreciate this book more than I did.

History and education about different papers and tools lead to a plethora of fun paper craft.
Well illustrated with clear, colourful images, this book will inspire and instruct easily.
I love making my own cards, so this is a great book for me.

Lots of beautiful patterns and good information, but I wish there were more images showing how the author displays her artwork or uses it as decor. As beautiful as these patterns are, I'm not sure I would know what to do with my finished project, much the same way I don't know what to do with the mass amounts of artwork that my children bring home from school....

This book is amazing the paper crafts are absolutely stunning. I was incredibly impressed by how detailed this book is it covers a variety of mediums and styles.

If you love paper crafting or if you have a crafter in mind for a gift this book is perfect it will appeal to new crafters and experts alike.

This book is very well written and thought out with clear and easy to follow instructions.

The book has several categories that have projects for the novice and experts alike. This book also had a wonderful and fascinating history of papermaking and I loved reading about it.

I love that not only are there clear easy to understand instructions to the projects. The book lists a variety of resources on where to buy materials in the back of the book.

Litterally one of the best books I have seen on papercrafting at any level. This book is simply fantastic and I highly recommend it.

What do papercraft and drawing prompts have in common?

Posted on May 16, 2021 by michellelovatosbookreviews, world's first book color commentator, book reviews with a twist

Today we have two titles, two publishers, one roundup worth reading. Here we go:
First up, The Art of Paper Craft, a Storey Publishing title by Helen Hiebert. We all have our passions, and this author’s mastered one of the most impressive art forms I’ve seen in a while. Paper art. Sounds cheesy? No way.
Years ago, Hiebert acquired a century-old paper-making mold used in the day when specialized artisans made the writing tools one sheet at a time. Hiebert was fascinated by this age-old process and could not help but dip her hands into the mushy liquid past and feel first-hand what it was like to spend hours and days creating a simple sheet of paper. From that point, she was in love with the intricate possibilities that arose for paper-making art. And clearly, she is a master at working with a unique art form.
This colorful, mind-twisting book is an origami lover’s dream, a fine paper artist’s ode to her inner beauty. I’m so impressed.
Yes. There are pages of beautiful origami instructions. Hiebert features that art in Chapter Four. But this 300-plus love affair with paper crafting encompasses so much more.
Hiebert treats us to full-color renditions of her paper-thin fine art, beautifully photographed and presented for all of us to admire. Like a cookbook, this author shares the necessary tools, techniques, and methods for creating paperwork masterpieces. Then she instructs, informs, and inspires.
I have to admit, Hiebert’s ability to create the colorful world of art with paper amazes me. It’s like viewing a watercolor painting on a piece of paper or an intricate modern art sculpture you could squash with two hands. Even if you are not a paper nut, which I am not, this book is worth considering. Sometimes, we all need a new passion, right?
Next up, Invitation to Draw: 99 Drawing Prompts Designed to Inspire Kids’ Creativity by Jean Van’t Hul is a Roost Books title that is grandchild approved.
Maybe I like these children’s art books because my grandchildren are perfect for discovering the art world. Or, it could be that I am a perpetual child who loves the elementary joy of creating art with pencil and paper. Whichever it is, this time-munching book is the perfect anecdote to a miserably hot afternoon that keeps our inner artists cooped up in an air-conditioned room.
Invitation to Draw contains all the regular stuff: The notice that prompts are not a substitute for free drawing, the idea that friends can copy the book, and instructions about creating future drawing prompts. This is a title that would lend itself well to a younger audience of artists. Kids between six and nine would enjoy finishing the design started on many of these pages.
But I have to say that this title has some more complicated line and shape art prompts that would be good for older kids between 10 and 12 years old. Heck, I remember drawing some of these things myself, but, perhaps embarrassingly, I was in high school, NOT paying attention to algebra. This 200-page playbook could get as complicated or straightforward as an artist would like it to be.
The more I look at this title, the more I want it for myself. Hey, where’s my unlimited budget and my Amazon account?

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Happy are those who respect the Lord and obey him. You will enjoy what you work for, and you will be blessed with good things. Psalm 128: 1-2

The Art of Papercraft is a beautifully detailed book on all aspects of paper crafting and the mediums used. I think this book would appeal to both new and experienced paper crafters, as it has a great level of detail but the instructions are easy to follow and clearly broken down. It has an excellent range of projects divided into neat categories, each containing a great range of easy and more intricate projects to complete. Templates are provided when required, and the author provided an excellent source of sites to get materials from at the end of the book.

As an intermediate level paper crafter with a cricut machine, I really enjoyed the first half of the book where she details more about the history of paper and paper crafting. This added a bit of depth to the book and really elevated it from something i would just flick through and put down in five minutes to something that grabbed my attention and really taught me how to work best with my materials.

Overall I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in paper crafts at any level, it was a really interesting read and I will really enjoy making all the projects in the book!