Scrapbooking Books

1,000 Artist Journal Pages: Personal Pages and Inspirations (1000 Series)

Dawn DeVries Sokol

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Total reviews: 22 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Inspiration galore! 5 out of 5 stars.
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If you haven't seen this book already I think it is one of those Must-own-book because there is so much to look at that you'll never be finished with it! It's filled to the brim with many talented artist and it holds a big range of diverse visual journaling styles! There are collages, doodles, sketches, writing and photos on page after page with views inside the private Art Journals from people all over the world!

This book has +300 pages and almost no text - but very many (1000!) pages (though some are photos of the whole spread and those counts as two pages). You can read what the artist has written and journaled about on the pages and you understand that you are not alone in you angst and artistic fears!

It's an art book that probably will inspire anyone to do a little art journaling (but probably a lot). If you're experienced in the mixed media field you will totally want to keep this book as a reference guide and inspiration tool for different styles, artists and prompts. If you're new to Art Journals and collage I think you will be curious about starting after just a few minutes!

I'm glad I bought it and it will be taken down from my book shelf many many times in the future.

Editorial Review:

Over 1,000 journal pages presented in one beautiful full-color book

Journals offer their makers a safe place to dream, doodle, rant, and reinvent themselves. They offer viewers rich, visual inspiration. There is a fascination with these revealing and often beautiful pages of self-exploration and personal expression. Journals offer a tantalizing, voyeuristic view of an interior life.

This would be the first book to offer examples of over 1000 journal pages in one eye-catching, visual format, and would attract a wide swathe of artists who fully embrace or experiment with this medium.

Journaling has seeped into popular culture in a big way and this collection provides a wide array of ideas, techniques and themes to inspire and inform mixed media and journaling enthusiasts.

Scrapbook Page Maps: Sketches For Creative Layouts

Becky Fleck

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Total reviews: 56 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

I think this book is just okay. 2 out of 5 stars.
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First the pros: Becky Fleck does beautiful work, her sketches are detailed and the scrapbook pages pictured are wonderful. She uses a lot of paint in her designs, which I don't. The spiral binding makes it really simple to open it to the page you like and keep it there! There are cards in the back of all the sketches with an example on the back of the card. The idea is that you can carry the cards more easily than the book to a crop or to the craft store to buy supplies. Awesome, right!?

The cons: The biggest con for me is that Becky Fleck mostly does one page designs. Most scrappers I know, myself included, tend to work on two page spreads. So this is a major disappointment for me. And I know the one page sketches can be carried over into a 2 page spread, but I'd rather just see the whole double page spread all sketched out for me. That's why I buy these books! Fleck shows examples of 8 1/2 x 11" layouts with single pages, double pages and pages that have the layout turned to be 11" x 8.5". But I would not have bought it if I'd known it was 80% single page sketches.

But the bright side is that on Amazon.com, the list price is an affordable $14.99 (unlike me, who paid full list price of $24.99 to get it NOW). So it isn't much of a budget breaker. But for me, I wish I'd have spent the money on scrapbooking supplies.

Editorial Review:

Scrapbook Page Maps takes the guesswork out of where to begin by giving plenty of design ideas for their scrapbook layouts!

By referring to the sketches in the book, readers can select photos, papers and embellishments and then bring the page together quickly and easily. Helpful resource information such as a supply list and photo sizes are included on each card, along with page information cross-referencing the sketch back to the book. Scrapbook Page Maps is the essential book for beginning scrapbookers as well as those short on time.

And you get more than just an inspiring, design-filled idea book!
Also included is a deck of laminated cards that includes a thumbnail of many of the sketches in the book along with corresponding finished layouts.

The Amazing Page: 650 Scrapbook Page Ideas, Tips and Techniques (Memory Makers)

Memory Makers

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

"*Large selection of never-before-seen scrapbook pages covering a wide variety of themes and styles that will spark reader's imaginations

*Helpful tips and tricks from contributors plus sidebars and tip boxes to offer additional information on design, concept, photography, color and technique

*Includes a CD-Rom of 75 printable page layout sketches to take all the guesswork out of designing great pages fast

This book takes two of scrapbooking's bestselling topics--page idea galleries and page layout sketche--and combines them into one blockbuster book! The Amazing Page offers readers even more top-notch scrapbook pages under a wide umbrella of popular, tried-and-true themes including family, homes, falling in love, babies, toddlers, kids, teens, husbands, travel, sports and much more. This book will offer a wealth of page ideas for any scrapbooker, beginner to advanced, plus a CD-Rom with 75 of the best page layout sketches based on the pages in the book. A colossal gallery of never-before-published, contemporary artwork from our reading audience, The Amazing Page is sure to inspire any scrapbooker seeking to capture precious memories and everyday moments in their scrapbooks."

Encyclopedia Of Scrapbooking (Creating Keepsakes)

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Total reviews: 30 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

300 pages of boring 2 out of 5 stars.
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I recently purchaced this book, and i was very disappointed. I have some of the other Creating Keepsakes books, such as the "Scrapbooks tips" and "Scrapbooking Family heritage" (I'd give all of them 5 stars). But, the Creating Keepsakes Encyclopedia has half the images and examples as the other books. After about 1/2 an hour of reading through it I was done for good; whereas with the other books every time I open them I see something new that I didn't notice before. I was extremely disappointed with this book. I would not recommend it to anyone. And it shouldn't be called an "encyclopedia"-it only explains the MOST BASIC of scrapbooking techniques. I mean, it takes 4 pages just to show you how to tear paper!!! PLEASE don't waist your money on this-instead, try some of the other "Creating Keepsakes" books. This one is the worst of the bunch. All the other "Keepsakes" books I own or have read are terrific.

Editorial Review:

Introducing the scrapbooker’s new best friend. When it comes to making the most of your memories, take a page from the Creating Keepsakes experts. Beginners and more experienced scrapbookers alike will turn to this hefty new reference guide time and time again for helpful insights and daily inspiration on tools, techniques, layouts—plus all the can’t-miss tips you’d expect from The Scrapbooking Authority™.

Features:

* Comprehensive, must-have resource with step-by-step scrapbooking fundamentals, embellishing techniques, and beyond-basic sample pages

* Hundreds of photos and how-to illustrations plus expert tricks and tips for enhancing creativity

* Bonus primers on photography, journaling, using computers, and productivity boosters

* Creating Keepsakes devotees are fueling the $2.55 billion scrapbooking boom, demanding numerous reprints of the CK Treasury of Favorites series by Leisure Arts.

The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker

Wendy Smedley, Aby Garvey

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Book That Will Change The Way You Scrap, Not Just Organize 5 out of 5 stars.
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Authors Wendy Smedley and Aby Garvey take a unique approach that solves problems without being overwhelming, and the book even features a few projects readers can create to decorate their creative space with.

The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker is spiral-bound and divided into three main sections. The first section is a step-by-step process of determining your needs for your organization and inspiration in your space. While seemingly not as in-depth as other books on the topic, it effectively addresses topics through broader concepts without bogging the reader down in distracting detail. In fact, I believe that it is the application of these broader concepts that has helped lead me to the solutions that I needed.

The second section is devoted to sample scrap spaces but is definitely more than just eye candy. Tucked between each room's detailed photographs are descriptions and explanations of the room's set-up and contents. Even if the room's occupant didn't have the same scrapping process as I do, it seemed that there was still a relevant storage or decor idea that I could take from each room.

The third section of Organized and Inspired focuses on projects that scrapbookers can create to store or display their supplies and creations. It is a beautiful reminder that our spaces should not just be practical but should be inspirational as well.

One of the most valuable parts of The Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker is the workbook that is tucked into a pocket in the back of the book. Consisting of a two page quiz and checklist for each of the book's first 11 chapters, the workbook walks the reader through identifying their personal organizational needs and style. Answering questions in that workbook is what made my personal lightbulb go on about what wasn't working for me in my storage set-up and made me realize why certain of my supplies were constantly ignored in my creative process.

The Organized and Inspired Scrapbooker is a simple but comprehensive way to re-evaluate your scrapbook area and improve things that aren't working for you. It is also a great source of inspiration to remind yourself that form and function do not have to be mutually exclusive - your scrap space can be nice to look at and nice to work at!

Editorial Review:

Overwhelmed by creative clutter? With 26 years of combined experience, professional scrapbooker Wendy Smedley and professional organizer Aby Garvey will guide you through the process of creating your very own organized and inspired workspace. Overflowing with tips, quizzes, projects, and inspired scrapbook spaces, this book will help you define your scrapbooking approach and discover how to organize your stash in ways that support your hobby.

The Ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word: Quotes - Titles - Poetry - Tips - Words

Linda Latourelle

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

My copy is worn! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love this book! I have used it over and over for my scrapbooks, for the "blank" greeting cards I purchase, for notes to my children, and bulletin board topics for my classroom! I especially love the friendship and volunteer quotes. A wonderful, organized and varied arrangement of inspiration!

The Ultimate Guide To the Perfect Word 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great resource for scrapbooking! Has great quotes and titles for use with those "hard to find the right words" scrapbooking pages....has a wide variety of subjects and topics too! Highly recommend!

A Must Have for Scrapbookers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Love this book. I keep it handy for all my creativity blocks. I shared it with a friend who loved it so much she's getting one too. Use it just once and it will have paid for itself. Well organized and covers all the topics.

very helpful 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book covers everything that you will ever need to use to journal or find a title. It is worth every penny.

The ultimate Guide to the Perfect Word: Quotes-Titles-Poetry-Tips-Words 5 out of 5 stars.
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AWESOME book!!!! I will use this until it falls apart. Loaded with tons of great quotes etc. Perfect for my scrapbook pages. This is a must have product!!!!

True Vision: Authentic Art Journaling

L.K. Ludwig

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Total reviews: 11 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

Featuring the artwork of over 25 leading artists with name recognition

As art journaling grows in popularity (even attracting a new breed of scrapbookers who call themselves "life artists"), there is a movement afoot toward creating more authentic, personal, what some people call "raw" journals. These journals are filled with not just attractive, well-composed pages, but pages that are filled with personal, meaningful content.

True Visions is focused on ways to bring authenticity and meaning into one's art journaling. The book will examine themes and topics common to all while offering activities and exercises to create rich meaningful content. Each chapter will highlight familiar subject areas such as life events, spirituality, childhood, and even an artist's favorite writings. Within each topic, readers are given guided activities and exercises for developing content, provided one or two artistic techniques, and are shown inspiring examples of work by a variety of talented art journal artists.

Cherish

Jeanette Lynton

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

It's Becky Higgins sketches taken a step further 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've been a huge fan of Becky Higgins sketches because they give me a blueprint for my scrapbooking layouts. A friend recommended Cherish to me, and I was skeptical at first because I've bought too many scrapbook "how-to" books over the years. Nevertheless, I bought it, and I loved it immediately. If you love Becky Higgins' sketches, you absolutely flip over this book. Not only do you get a sketch for your layout, but you get paper and picture sizes as well. In fact, you even get a diagram of how to best cut your coordinating papers to minimize waste! I just completed a [...]scrapbook for my son's teacher, and I used this book to do it. The final album was incredible! If you like using sketches for your scrapbooking, you need to buy this book.

Editorial Review:

Memories are the essence of life's experiences, and preserving them is one of the great keys to making life richer and more meaningful. Cherish, the stunning scrapbooking how to volume from industry innovator Jeanette R. Lynton, is dedicated to helping scrapbook enthusiasts preserve their memories in unique and creative ways.

Visual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos and Altered Books

Linda Woods, Karen Dinino

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Total reviews: 65 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Editorial Review:

AS SEEN ON "THE VIEW"!

The real news of our lives is not in newspapers. We must chronicle our own adventures and achievements, our brilliant observations and our comic relief, our best friends and our greatest embarrassments. Visual Chronicles is all about YOU: your dreams, your memories, your daily routines, your greatest loves and your secret pet peeves. It's all about getting to know yourself better, savoring the wonderful ebb and flow of your everydays, and celebrating it all in visual mementos of your life journey.

Art journaling is fun, cathartic and EASY. Each chapter of Visual Chronicles quiets common fears such as "Nothing happens in my life." or "I'm just not artistic." with projects such as the "My Day Unfolds Journal", and "Experiments with Composition." Inside, you'll learn that journaling doesn't take big chunks of time--just bits and pieces here and there, whenever the spirit strikes. "Get Going" exercises offer instant ideas such as listening to the conversations you have with yourself or recognizing that meaningful ephemera is a part of each and every day. Soon, you'll see that inspiration awaits all around you: a midnight trip to the store, a favorite scarf, an unexpected phone call, junk email, your breakfast plate . . .

Don't wait another second. Make creative journaling a part of your everyday life, busting through self-doubt, time clocks, piles of laundry, and every other roadblock along the way. With Visual Chronicles, you'll be inspired to tell your story the way only you can!

Rosie O'Donnell, The View, October 19, 2006:
"This is the only book you'll ever need, to learn how to scrapbook in a way that is uniquely yours."

RubberStamp Madness Magazine
In this book, plump as plump can be with illustrations, the authors guide you on a whirlwind trek of empowerment.

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What a dynamite combination! ...A terrific way to start the (art journaling) journey.

Skirt! Magazine
It will inspire the intimidated artist within and it's filled with easy projects and practical tips.

Imagine

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Awesome book 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can't believe the ideas in this book. Everything is there to help you design the page including exact size of cutting card stock. Great book when you are stuck without ideas. I would definately recommend this book.

Editorial Review:

Imagine the possibilities that come from today and make life's memories even sweeter: Feeling the sun on your face, smelling fresh-cut grass, cuddling a puppy or a kitten, wanting to sing at the top of you lungs. That is precisely the spirit of Imagine -a brilliantly designed scrapbooks from industry innovator Jeanette R. Lynton.