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Put that "doodle" to work!, September 28, 2007
This review is from: Doodling for Papercrafters (Leisure Arts #4313) (Perfect Paperback)
Maelynn Cheung explains what a doodle is and how it can help you make wonderfully creative scrapbook pages. She talks about all the types of pencils, pens and markers and some extras you can have in your supplies.
This 96 page book has loads of projects with lots of photos. The book doesn't just describe scrapbook pages, it goes on to show other things you can use doodles on such as tote bags, cards, invitations, photo frames, gift bags and a keepsake box.
The doodles begin simply and as you progress through the book, they grow more intricate. As each new technique is shown, it is broken down so you can follow how to create it. After you get proficient at the doodle, several projects are shown using that doodle.
If you love to doodle, then this is a way to use that ability.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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AMAZING BOOK, October 7, 2007
This review is from: Doodling for Papercrafters (Leisure Arts #4313) (Perfect Paperback)
Whoever said there were no step by step instructions, obviously was so mesmerized by the photographs she couldn't see the text. There are very detailed instructions along with diagrams to show exactly how to doodle. Ok not every teeny tiny doodle made on the layouts is explained, but some things just don't need explaining. Go through the book, try the doodles in order, and by the end of the book you will have confidence to doodle on your projects and you will be amazed at what you can do with a pen. Then go back through and look at the layouts that don't have "instructions" and I bet you can figure it out. The book is beautiful, it is organized and easy to follow. Well worth the money. I cant believe how much I am saving on rubons, and other fancy things I no longer need because I doodle.
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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
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From the Author, August 2, 2007
This review is from: Doodling for Papercrafters (Leisure Arts #4313) (Perfect Paperback)
As the author, I'd like to share just a few more things about this book that I think makes it really great.
The best part is that no matter how you feel about doodling, there are layouts/projects in there from people from all over the world, that surely you'd gain inspiration from. (I know I do!)
Also, almost all of the projects/layouts were designed by just regular, non-professional, scrapbookers. They're ALL very talented, too.
The book has chapters separated mostly by technique... dots and circles, accents, swirls, paisleys, etc. In each chapter there are illustrated step-by-step techniques for each type of doodle. THEN, there are layouts showing how each technique can be used in different ways on actual scrapbook pages.
I've also included chapters on tools, storage, ways to make doodling less daunting and more error-proof. I discuss all types of pens. There is a fun chapter on handwriting and lettering. If you don't like your own handwriting, there a few easy techniques that may change it just enough for you to start using it on your pages.... which I think makes your pages VERY personal and you!
Anyway, hope you like the book. It's very fun to look at and I've had a bunch of comments on how it really does break doodling down step-by-step. Thanks for reading!
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