Creative Embellishments: For Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More [Paperback]

Sherrill Kahn (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2007

How do you add sophistication and style to craft projects with shrink plastic, rubber stamps, and fun foam? Look to this bestselling author for a bounty of advice in this technique-packed book--then get ready to play!

* Discover dozens of imaginative embellishments made from paper, fabric, plastic, clay, and more

* Spotlight these color-splashed embellishments on quilts, garments, journals, and any other project you make

* Create art without expensive supplies--over 150 photographs show you how

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About the Author

Home: Encino, California Sherrill Kahn has been a prominent artist in Somerset Studio and Belle Armoire magazines. Her designs are featured in the rubber stamps she creates for her company, Impress Me.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Martingale and Company (February 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1564776166
• ISBN-13: 978-1564776167
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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76 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Change those colors!, March 13, 2007

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This review is from: Creative Embellishments: For Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More (Paperback)

This latest book is a continuation of Sherrill's previous works, which I also own. This newest addition does have some terrific ideas and tips. But I wish Sherrill would use other colors and different rubber stamp images (yes, I know she designs and sells her own line of rubber) so that one can see what these projects would look like in other hues and designs. The photos almost look as if they were taken directly from her other two books. She seems to be doing the identical projects over and over and over. Her little journals are people dolls and rolled beads are cute. But, please, please, please show us something new!

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVE IT !!!, March 6, 2007

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I have an extensive library of books on fabric and paper arts but this one is by far the best. The chapters are organized by technique and the instructions are easy to understand. There are even some imaginative techniques that I had never heard of before but I am now anxious to try. What I love best, however, are the many beautiful pictures of the finished artwork. They are truly inspiring. I recommend this book to beginners and experts alike. It will definitely get your creative juices flowing.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best ever!, May 6, 2007

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This review is from: Creative Embellishments: For Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More (Paperback)

When I buy a book for inspiration and technique, I don't want it to be an art "show" -- I want it to tell me how to do it! This book has great step-by-step instructions and illustrations. I have to say it's one of my very favorite and I've been buying technique books for years. This one sits next to me in my work room and I refer to it often. I recommend it to beginners, advanced, etc.