Customer Reviews

Decorative Journals: Step-by-Step Projects

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This is one of the best craft books to come along in a long time. A ton of creative ideas to display memorobilia and pictures. Effective directions and if you have a question on how to complete a project, the author is more than happy to answer the questions. I bought all 3 in this series and I would recommend it to everyone.

This book is well put together and enjoyable to browse. It is full of creative ideas that make you want to get to work (or play) and do something with that beautiful patterned paper you have. There are 25 different ideas for creative journals or books and nice instructions for each. I've already picked out five I want to do first. I am thoroughly enjoying this book.

"Uncharted Territory" is true! Donna Downey can do things you never would have imagined with ordinary household objects and scrapbooking materials. I couldn't put this book down -- I stayed up all night reading it, marking projects to make. So much inspiration -- so much fun! So nice that she also offers step-by-step instructions, unlike many books and magazines that just give you product lists and expect you to figure out everything on your own. Very well-done.

This book is a MUST HAVE for those who enjoy scrapbooking/paper art and creating unique hand-made gifts....I bought it and immediately created three journals in one day - you will want to try EVERY IDEA IN THE BOOK (and will immediately lust after her other two books!! WRITE MORE, DONNA!! WE LOVE YOUR WORK!) Easy to follow instructions - clean look - the spiral bound style opens flat and the color photos are top notch. Tools/Supplies/Sources are documented for each project - you can't go wrong with these books!! I am an INSTANT FAN!

I bought all three of Donnas books and am so happy. I make custom scrapbooks for a living and am always looking for different elements and designs for my clients albums...not to mention my own. The book is very easy to follow with simple step by step instructions and she gives a list of where to buy all the products she uses. I highly recommend this and the other two books for anyone who is ready to experiment and move away from the regular albums to incorporate the WOW factor on their bookshelf at home!

Downey has put together a book with some great visuals. Her work is amazing. She has excellent technical info without over-doing it. That said, if you want a more in-depth how-to book you may want to get this one, but keep looking for the technical book binding side of things. It was just what I needed though. I found several journals I want to do, a couple I had been meaning to do, now to find the time. Cute, Informative, Functional, Inspirational...this book has it all.

Once again, Donna Downey doesn't fail to delight us! Even more great projects with easy to follow instructions and lovely photographs. A "must have" book for every journaler and scrapbooker.

This is a good book for those who journal. It is different and creative, utilizing many different means by which to make journals beautiful.

I borrowed this book from a friend and knew I needed to have one for myself. I purchased this book and the Creative Albums book by the same author. I have made almost every project in the book, and they each turn out beatifully. Her instructions are clear, and I have learned several new skills. It is fun to use all of the regular office supplies to make spectacular things.

The book has great ideas, but I also have her book titled, "Yes, It's a Scrapbook". It has the exact same ideas. I felt cheated that I bought a book with the same information.