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Creative Embellishments: For Paper, Jewelry, Fabric, and More

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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!

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.

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.

This book is chock full of ideas for mixed media projects. Sherrill has included good instructions with great pictures. It is one of the best books on this topic that I have purchased in quite awhile.

This book is the epitomy of eye candy, but unlike candy, it packs an artistically nutritional punch. Sherrill Kahn has filled every single page with the most beautiful projects, in full color. The instruction is first-rate and Sherrill's love of creating is just bursting out all over. I just absolutely cannot get enough of this book. Wish I'd written it...well, first I'd have to be that talented and imaginative. Sure hope Sherrill has more books in her.

Sherrill Kahn's CREATIVE EMBELLISHMENTS FOR PAPER, JEWELRY, FABRIC AND MORE addresses the issue of how to add style to craft projects with shrink plastic, rubber stamps and foam. Here are dozens of embellishments to be made from paper, fabric and plastic alike, to create glitzy additions to quilts, journals and other projects. Over a hundred color photos accent step-by-step project ideas perfect for the creative artist looking for a handbook of finishing touches and innovations.

This book offers a variety of ideas that can be incorporated into art projects, scrapbooking, cardmaking and probably many more arts or crafts.
It's just plain fun to read and then go back and zero in on specific areas that are of interest. I feel the book is meant to give your brain a nice creative jolt and start flying off with your own ideas of what to use with the stash you may have or incorporate some new ways of doing things with many items costing very little to give some new excitement to a project of any kind.

This book is a beautiful collection of ideas, techniques and inspiration, allowing the reader to tap into his or her own creativity. Very well done, thank you, Sherrill for yet another winner.

I now own two of Sherrill Kahn's books and I have found both books to be very informative and inspiring. She goes to great detail explaining the techniques she uses to make her lovely work, enabling the reader to enjoy new avenues of creation in fabric and paper surface design.

I love the book and the colors! There are organized chapters on Tools, Supplies, Techniques, Embellishments etc. Beautiful, wonderful pictures and galleries; Great instructions.
I would recommend this book to all levels of expertise. There are so many of the techniques I can't wait to try.