Creative Foundations: 40 Scrapbook and Mixed-Media Techniques to Build Your Artistic Toolbox [Paperback]

Vicki Boutin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 2012

Yes, You CAN Do It!

Internationally recognized artist and teacher Vicki Boutin takes the all mystery out of those scrapbook and mixed-media techniques you thought you could never do! She'll be with you every step of the way as you learn to paint, stamp, emboss and burnish your way to creating beautiful, unique and individual art.

In Creative Foundations you'll find:

• 40 step-by-step demonstrations for easy, fun, messy, funky, innovative and customizable techniques for creating backgrounds, textures, supplements and embellishments.
• 40 finished single-technique pieces of art and an additional 16 gallery pieces created by Vicki using a recipe" of two to five separate techniques layered together.
• 24 more exciting and inspiring gallery pieces created by powerhouse contributors, including Rhonna Farrer, Wendy Vecchi, Kelly Purkey and others.

So gather your arts and crafts supplies, choose your inspiration and get down to it! Whether you're making scrapbook pages, cards, wall art, décor or something else entirely, with these Creative Foundations, you'll find that the possibilities are endless.

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Vicki Boutin is a long-time contributor to Scrapbooks Etc. magazine (Better Homes and Gardens) and writes a quarterly column for Scrapbooks and Cards Today. She is a 2006 Creating Keepsakes Hall of Fame inductee and a regular contributor to Memory Makers Books. Vicki travels around the world, teaching classes at stores, conventions and retreats. Boutin lives in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (January 3, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1440311870
• ISBN-13: 978-1440311871
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on creative foundations for scrapbooking and cards and building on them January 30, 2012

By D. Denton

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a must have for any scrapbooker,card maker or crafter who loves to use anything on hand for crafting. The book has everything from basic to advanced foundations and each project is described in detail from start to finish. Vicki not only has great directions, her pictures also show the steps and she has great examples of what the end result is. This makes a great gift for any crafter. I'd buy any book she writes for crafting.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars You NEED this book February 29, 2012

By Scrapgrlz

Format:Paperback

People - you seriously want this book.

I have a lot of how-to craft and scrapbook books - and this is one of the best books I have ever seen. The ideas are great and the instructions are clear and concise!! Even if you didn't do any crafting - it is very easy to follow - and the photos are FAB!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing! March 26, 2012

By Leica Forrest

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is going to take you through a mixed media ride that is really cool. So many ideas to incorporate into your art project. I found that it is perfect for the scrapbooker, card maker, mixed media artist's, teachers, anyone as it provides so many tips and ideas. I LOVE my book and recommend it to everyone!!!!!