If you want to give a loved one a truly original and memorable gift, then it is unlikely that you will be able to find something more suitable than a variety of paper crafts. This book contains everything you need to know to independently penetrate the magical world of paper art. The first four chapters are devoted to its theoretical foundations, including a description of the history of the invention of paper, its types, the tools needed to work, the techniques used, and advice for beginners. The practical part with examples of making toys and souvenirs from paper fits into the last chapter.