The Complete Idiot's Guide to Altered Art Illustrated [Mass Market Paperback]

Allyson Bright Meyer (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: April 3, 2007

More than 25 new projects that take scrapbooking to the next level.

Here is an all-new, illustrated guide to one of the fastest-growing art forms in North America. It shows artists and beginners alike how to collage and rubber-stamp their way to producing a thing of beauty using old books, wooden cigar boxes, and metal cans. With step-by-step, easy-to-follow directions, readers can make gorgeous keepsakes and gifts almost overnight.
--Includes more than 25 projects and ideas
--Altered art is a unique subject and this is the first book to be published with the beginner in mind

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Allyson Bright Meyer is a nationally recognized scrapbook artist and author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Scrapbook Projects Illustrated. She contributes articles regularly at ScrapJazz.com, one of the industry’s leading websites. A national contest winner, she has published layouts in such magazines as Memory Makers and Paperkuts. Her work also has appeared in a major company idea book and was recently featured on PBS television. She teaches regularly at a local scrapbooking store, and is a scrapbooking consultant for Top Line Creations, a new industry leader in direct sales.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (April 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592576060
• ISBN-13: 978-1592576067
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,116,648 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book on Altering, April 21, 2007

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Jackie L. Baxted "Alter Queen" (California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Altered Art Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)

Okay I won't lie, my art is in this book. I couldn't wait for it to be published and bought it immediately here on Amazon.com when available By the way, I researched and Amazon.com has the best price for the book.

First I checked for my art ha but a day or so later I started reading the book. Wow! I was blown away by all the wonderful information and techniques contained in the book.

I have been altering for about 2 years now and wish I would have had this guide when I started just to get the feel of how to do things and get some of the tips Allyson gives you in the book.

So, don't wait, get the book today and start altering!

jackieb
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Creativity impaired, June 12, 2007

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Margaret B. Pudvin (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Altered Art Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)

Homebound from surgery for six weeks and unable to drive my car (or play golf) a thoughtful friend sent me this book to aid in my boredom. When it comes to arts and crafts I'm truly deficient but here was this delightful book full of ideas that even I could master. I sent my husband to the craft store for basic tools and I was on my way. Through these pages I found my creative bent. Look for yours.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Getting Started, June 5, 2007

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Carrie A. Girman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Altered Art Illustrated (Mass Market Paperback)

I really enjoyed this book - I started scrapbooking recently but also wanted to try making altered books. This was a great start for me because the projects were very good, but not intimidating like some of the other projects I've seen in books. I have been able to get ideas from this book that I can really use.

This book has helped me get started with altering books and other items. I think it is particularly helpful for the scrapbooker who wants to try altered art.