A graphic designer by trade, Cathy began scrapbooking as a way to five more context and meaning to the photographs she cherished. What she didn?t realize initially was the powerful way in which scrapbooking allow us to examine and celebrate the very essence of what our lives are truly about. Cathy has inspired a new breed of scrapbookers who want to preserve their memories simply, and with a classic, hip style.
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About the Author
A 2002 inductee into the Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame, Cathy now works as a contributing editor at Simple Scrapbooks magazine. She writes articles on layout design as well as contributing a regular column on typography. She also travels to trade shows and conventions to teach graphic design theory to scrapbookers. She loves the fact that "they totally get it, because scrapbookers are graphic designers!"
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116 of 116 people found the following review helpful
By pokohoho
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I first started scrapping about a year ago as a complete novice. I bought several books by Michele Gerbrant and other well known names from Memory Makers and Creative Keepsakes. While these books gave me the basic vocabulary of scrapping, along with clueing me in on the tools I would need, and the most crucial how tos, I didn't find much that clicked with me in terms of design. Many of the layouts were outrageously complicated and featured just one photo. Others were cutesy-- not my style. Almost every one featured a list of supplies to replicate the page: every list was about seven items long. If you've ever been in a scrapbooking store you know that it is EXPENSIVE. I can't afford to spend ten bucks a page for cutesy papers, embellisments, stamps, and stickers. I was so glad to find Cathy's book. Not only did her style resonate with me (I was already trying to make clean and simple pages) her instructions were simple and her materials list for most pages is: photos, paper, adhesive.
I loved this book for many reasons. One, it showed designs that were graphically clean, and put the emphasis on your photographs. Two, the journaling tips are great. Just reading the author's journaling blocks gave me great ideas for my own, and I have done so much more journaling since reading this book. Three, the book lets you into secrets for doing great color combos. Four, I got my start in digital scrapping from this book. Now instead of buying stickers, I print my titles and journaling directly on the page. Five, Not only does the book show you great layouts, it gives you the mental tools to create your OWN great layouts. Which, to me, is key. Who wants to copy all the time? Who wants to shop for this or that "perfect" element all the time? Not me! I'd rather know how to use my computer, my paper and my photos to create great looking pages. I have done many terrific pages with basically solid colored cardstock, my photos, and some thought about the design and type font. For the beginner or intermediate scrapper who likes a clean, simple look, this book is indispensable.
I loved this book for many reasons. One, it showed designs that were graphically clean, and put the emphasis on your photographs. Two, the journaling tips are great. Just reading the author's journaling blocks gave me great ideas for my own, and I have done so much more journaling since reading this book. Three, the book lets you into secrets for doing great color combos. Four, I got my start in digital scrapping from this book. Now instead of buying stickers, I print my titles and journaling directly on the page. Five, Not only does the book show you great layouts, it gives you the mental tools to create your OWN great layouts. Which, to me, is key. Who wants to copy all the time? Who wants to shop for this or that "perfect" element all the time? Not me! I'd rather know how to use my computer, my paper and my photos to create great looking pages. I have done many terrific pages with basically solid colored cardstock, my photos, and some thought about the design and type font. For the beginner or intermediate scrapper who likes a clean, simple look, this book is indispensable.
54 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By H. Fowler
I was drawn to this book primarily because of its simple cover design. I am turned off by most of the country bumkin (not to be harsh, but come on you've seen it too) kind of scrapping that I normally see. This book has a more sophisticated approach to scrapping that I try to achieve with my own layouts. It's like looking at an art book or design book. There are many designs I've lifted from here and can't think of one design in here I wouldn't try. If you want to acheive a more modern approach to your layouts this is the book for you. In addition she writes about design and text elements simply.
37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
This one doesn't sit collecting dust on my bookshelf, I am constantly referring to it. I love Cathy's style and her emphasis on the principles of good photography, graphic design, meaningful journaling, and typography.
She has the right perspective on scrapbooking and encourages the reader to keep it simple but make it fun! If you follow the advice in this book you will see a major improvement in your own page designs.
I highly recommend it!
Katie the Scrapbook Lady or www.scrapbooklady.org
She has the right perspective on scrapbooking and encourages the reader to keep it simple but make it fun! If you follow the advice in this book you will see a major improvement in your own page designs.
I highly recommend it!
Katie the Scrapbook Lady or www.scrapbooklady.org
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Design principles never go out of style
Zielske reviews concepts like repetition, space, trapped space, type, very basic (very) color, balance, visiual triangles, repetition, type choices, a few basic photography... Read more
Published 5 months ago by A. Talbot
4.0 out of 5 stars
Run Of The Mill Idea Book
Nothing too exciting about this book. It's OK, but I wouldn't recommend buying it new. Maybe check it out @ your local library before you buy.
Published 14 months ago by Shannon M.
5.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE it.
That's all. Beyond words. Pages have loosened from the spine because it is read, referred to and used so often. Well worth it and I will never part from it.
Published on January 5, 2011 by polliepom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Changed the way I scrapbooked
When I first started scrapbooking I scrapped clean and simple, my history was in graphic design (like the author) but I thought that I needed to move on. Read more
Published on September 20, 2010 by Di Hickman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fabulous Book!
I have just finished the "Design Your Life" class with this book's author, Cathy Zielske, and can tell you she is fabulous! Read more
Published on March 23, 2010 by Dodie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eye Candy
Just received this book (gift to self!) and can't put it down. Love the notion of scrapping moments not so much events. Read more
Published on December 28, 2007 by Ginny B. Carl
5.0 out of 5 stars
For the busy scrapbooker
I love being crafty, and I envy those that have the time to do fru-fru scrapbooks, but I am not one of those people. Read more
Published on December 20, 2007 by Charissa Talsma
5.0 out of 5 stars
a Must have for your scrapbooking library!
Absolutely love this book - it's my "go to" book anytime I need a little inspiration. Cathy Z.'s clean lines, strong detail and catchy titles drive home the important points of... Read more
Published on September 12, 2007 by Joanne D. Hodges
5.0 out of 5 stars
AMAZING is right
The style of Cathy Zielske (and Simple Scrapbooks) is exactly what I had been looking for. I love the concept of simple pages with clean lines that highlight the photo and its... Read more
Published on August 31, 2007 by MLT
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this book!
This was the one book that hooked me into scrapbooking. If only I could afford the graphic and font programs that help design some of these pages! Read more
Published on August 7, 2007 by S. Hill
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