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Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond The Unexpected

Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond The Unexpected

by Claudine Hellmuth

A follow-up to the best-selling Collage Discovery Workshop, this book taps into a whole new level of creativity. It's packed with original ideas and artwork, including: -16 new collage techniques and 12 new step-by-step projects - Exciting ways for readers to personalize their work with color, photos, lettering and hand drawn elements -A wide variety of fun surfaces like canvas, fabric, altered books,... (more)

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels (Crafts Highlights)

Special-Effects Scrapbooking: Creative Techniques for Scrapbookers at All Levels (Crafts Highlights)

by Jill Miller

Griffin and Sabine Trilogy: Book 1

Griffin and Sabine

by Nick Bantock

Griffin: It's good to get in touch with you at last. Could I have one of your fish postcards? I think you were right -- the wine glass has more impact than the cup. --Sabine But Griffin had never met a woman named Sabine. How did she know him? How did she know his artwork? Who is she? Thus begins the strange and intriguing correspondence of Griffin and Sabine. And since each letter must be pulled from its own... (more)

Creative Ways with Polymer Clay

by Dotty McMillan

“Has the...advantage of tapping into the different expertise and styles of a variety of practitioners. Crafters can pick from among 31 projects, ranging from traditional (Chinese good-luck lantern) to extraordinarily modern (tiny jointed teddy bear)....A gallery of artists...adds insight and inspiration.”— Booklist .

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Friends & Family (Leisure Arts, No. 15930)

Creating Keepsakes Scrapbooking Friends & Family (Leisure Arts, No. 15930)

Presenting over 825 of the best scrapbooking ideas from Creating Keepsakes publication, with layouts, tips, and techniques for heartwarming memory pages starring your loved ones.

The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

The Complete Guide to Altered Imagery : Mixed-Media Techniques for Collage, Altered Books, Artist Journals, and More

by Karen Michel

Altered art is hot. It's a current term that encapsulates all the layered, complex imagery used by artists who make altered books, keep artist journals, and do collage. The concept is even crossing into the scrapbooking world. This is the most comprehensive technique book published to date for creating altered imagery and covers a range from traditional art techniques to digital art techniques, showing how to... (more)

The Decorated Page: Journals, Scrapbooks & Albums Made Simply Beautiful

The Decorated Page: Journals, Scrapbooks & Albums Made Simply Beautiful

by Gwen Diehn

“Diehn opens up a new dimension—the artist’s vision of visual memories. Consider this a superscript above all other entries.”— Booklist . “Encourages those who hesitate to start in on the pristine pages of a nicely bound blank book.... Lively and interesting illustrations make this a good selection for public library collections.”— Library Journal.

Creativity Tips for Scrapbookers (Leisure Arts #15951)

Creativity Tips for Scrapbookers (Leisure Arts #15951)

by Creating Keepsakes; Leisure Arts

Featuring the "best of the best," this 288-page book gathers scrapbooking ideas and tips on creativity, design, and organization from two years of Creating Keepsakes magazines and special issues. Here you'll find tips on everything from how to find more inspiration in the things around you to how to stretch your scrapbooking budget just a bit further. Plus, you'll be inspired by the fabulous scrapbook pages... (more)

Designing With Texture

by Erin Trimble

Discover how the creative application of innovative materials and techniques not only affects the texture of the page—but touches your heart and memory as well. Using fabrics, cardboard, metal, and even glass, you’ll see how textures add richness and depth to scrapbook pages and paper crafting projects. Projects include photo cards, keepsake bags, and more.

Classic paints & faux finishes

by Annie Sloan, Kate Gwynn

Mastering Scrapbook Styles: Tips, tricks and techniques from the Memory Makers Masters (Memory Makers)

Mastering Scrapbook Styles: Tips, tricks and techniques from the Memory Makers Masters (Memory Makers)

by Memory Makers

This comprehensive idea gallery is comprised of more than 200 pages created by the Memory Makers Masters--the all-stars of the scrapbooking field. Scrapbookers will learn how to master essential elements of scrapbooking such as journaling, texture, design, color, typography and more in all-new ways based upon the work of these industry authorities. Readers will get to know the Masters through sections... (more)

The KODAK Book of Scrapbooking Your Favorite Photos: Easy & Fun Techniques for Beautiful Scrapbook Pages

The KODAK Book of Scrapbooking Your Favorite Photos: Easy & Fun Techniques for Beautiful Scrapbook Pages

by Kerry Arquette

No one knows better than Kodak how precious photographs are: They capture the people we love, the places we’ve visited, and the memorable moments we’ve experienced. So the company has gathered today’s top scrapbook artists to create more than 100 layouts putting together outstanding pages. Perfect for the beginner, this stunningly designed guide offers an introduction to basic techniques, including cropping,... (more)

Foof-a-Life

Creating--It has a magical way of filling you up inside. After finishing an artful project where you are allowed to express yourself--be it arranging a bouquet of homegrown flowers, putting together a beautiful card for someone special, capturing the perfect photo on film or designing a whimsical and colorful wall hanging--you just feel different, don't you? Proud, Understood, fulfilled. You relish the feeling a... (more)

Perfectly Clear

Organization Tips for Scrapbookers

by Denise Pauley

Includes more than 280 photos so you can easily find the organization solution that works for you. Suggestions for sorting your supplies. 14 easy & beautiful projects you can make to enhance your organization system.

Handmade Giftwrap, Bows, Cards & Tags

by Jill Williams Grover

Turn ordinary gifts into cherished mementos that won't soon be forgotten, with common, everyday items, such as craft paper, mail tags, drapery tassels, and found objects. Personalize all of your gifts with these decorative wrapping, trim, tag, and card ideas that show you really care. Fully illustrated, full-color Christmas, birthday, wedding, and all-occasion gift projects allow you to add your own creative... (more)

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