It's a friend's birthday and you don't have a card, the gift wrap or a suitable tag for the present; you're holding a party and you can't find exactly the right invitation to match the occasion.

This book has the solution to these dilemmas and many more, with a collection of creative designs for cards, invitations, gift wrap, boxes and tags that can be made quickly and easily.

Many of the designs are multi-purpose - for instance the baby card designs could be used as a birth announcement, a gift card or as in invitaion to a baby shower. A separate section showns you how to create inserts for the basic design and how to choose the right type style and lay out the text. The wide range of designs featured means you will be able to find something suitable for every occasion - and there are also hints and tips to help you adapt and create your very own designs.

The book begins by featuring core techniques that will be used in many designs, and then features an inspirational projects section, plus hints and tips for producing multiple invitations, cards or tags. Whatever kind of card, gift wrap, tag or invitation you want to make, here are all the ideas and know-how you need.