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Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes [Paperback]

Sally Jean Alexander , Tonia Davenport
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

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Book Description

October 8, 2006
Whimsical and Elegant Projects from Well-Known Collage Artist Sally Jean Alexander





With Pretty Little Things, readers will find collage projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. The 27 projects and 30 variations feature vintage ephemera soldered within glass, for finished works that tell a romantic or whimsical story. All exhibit Sally Jean Alexander?s signature style - a style that brings new life to antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more.


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About the Author

Sally Jean Alexander is a mixed-media artist and jewelry designer whose work can be found at boutiques and galleries across the country and online. She has been featured in Oregon Home Magazine, Quilting Arts Magazine, and Somerset Studio.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: North Light Books (October 8, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1581808429
  • ISBN-13: 978-1581808421
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #626,282 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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I really like her attitude and the look of the book! Jean Yates  |  25 reviewers made a similar statement
This book has such wonderful ideas and great step by step instructions for making them. Cre8tiveink  |  15 reviewers made a similar statement
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47 of 52 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars The author has lots of 5-star friends ... February 20, 2007
Format:Paperback
OK, I admit that I'm suspicious of 5-star reviews that are only 3 or 4 lines long, especially when you click on the "see all my reviews" link after their name and find out they've written a grand total of ONE review. Cynically, I think, "At least this author has loyal friends!"

The problems with this book have been mentioned, primarily that nearly all of the projects require soldering. While you may already have most of the items in the "collage cargo" -- backing paper, vintage papers and photos, paints, adhesives, stamps, a craft knife, and 3D embellishments -- you may need to buy the elements for the soldering suitcase. These include a soldering iron, grinder, copper tape, flux, solder, glass-cutting supplies, "third hand" jewelry tool, safety glasses, straight edge, cutting mat, cutter, breaker, pliers, metal blocks, remover/cleaner, and metal polish. Right-o.

This was all rather disappointing, because I couldn't tell from the book cover and description that these were all glass-and-solder projects, which are beyond my ability at this point. Hey, I haven't even unpacked the Dremel tool my husband bought me for Christmas in 2005!

That said, there are tons of ideas in this book (the desperate non-soldering crafter can figure out the work-arounds). Perhaps we will learn to solder -- my husband says it isn't difficult. But besides the vintage eye candy in these luscious page layouts, the author has such an upbeat perspective, really, it's a pleasure to read. If you don't get anything else out of it, you'll come away with the realization that we not only can, but SHOULD surround ourselves with the "pretty little things" that make us happy. You'll also develop an eye for scavenging as you peruse these pages, and even if you can't do the projects, you may come away with as great an affection for the author as her 5-star friends have demonstrated.
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57 of 65 people found the following review helpful
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I have always loved Sally Jean's website, and in fact have made personal jewelry for my sister, best friend and myself using many pieces which I ordered from her. Imagine my delight when I learned she was coming out with her own book! And what a swirl of glitter, enchantment and charm! It is lovely, through and through.

By the way, she likes bunny slippers. That is why I threw that in to my review title!

Now, there is one caveat: you have to be prepared to learn to create a proper collage, plus solder and cut glass properly (nothing a quick course in stained glass making couldn't help you out with, however, but you won't need it--this book explains how very clearly) or this book becomes just a good read. It would be worth it, anyway, just not AS worth it. It would become more like a tour of the magic in Sally Jean's head which is pretty great fun. But it is frankly, a SERIOUS craft book, enrobed within her spectacularly beautiful and sweet outlook on the world and delight in family, the past, old things which nobody wants, which "call out" to be rescued, and a lot of pretty things like German glass glitter, old postcards and things we love to be comforted with and enjoy looking at.

I wanted to make many of her things right away: her crosses, her little french chair, her incredibly chic bottle bangle(WOW! Love it!!!), and her cool flower power pen. I want to have all these things!!! So therefore I will have to make them!

I really liked the way she set up the beginning of this book clearly so you have a grasp of what you need to learn.

I really loved the projects.

I really like her attitude and the look of the book!

A great book! Thanks, Sally Jean!
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58 of 67 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Little Things INDEED! October 3, 2006
Format:Paperback
EVEN if you think you'll never pick up a soldering tool you will still adore this book. THIS is Sally as we have come to know her - a silly girl, a clever talent, a wit, and a wonder. (Visit her site, you'll see what I mean). She begins by taking us on tour in her studio. (Gasp) THEN you get to collage with her, cut glass, and solder. THIS is a generous soul - she holds nothing back as she shows you how to make the beautiful baubles that she made famous. THEN she simply takes your breath away as she illustrates many more dimensional treasures made of glass and solder. THIS is a very very lovely book, written in an endearing manner with so much to see. (I love her dedication, lower right corner page 3).
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1.0 out of 5 stars They are pretty
I chose to rate this low as I am not so much a craft book person. I purchased this thinking it was the book by another thriller author which was my book club book of the month. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Char
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
I bought this book years ago when it came out, but had since lent it out and never got it back. It's such a great book I had to replace it! Read more
Published 3 months ago by dede warren
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty little things
I bought this book after seeing it at a friends house. this book is full of sweet ideas and stimulates the imagination. Read more
Published 6 months ago by cgbtoo
5.0 out of 5 stars Eye candy
I bought this book to use as inspiration. The photos are beautifully done and provided plenty of ideas for my own projects.
Published 9 months ago by Dpayton
5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty Little Things
Excellent book. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to do something different with jewelry making. I've also purchased her pendants. They're fun and quirky. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Linda
4.0 out of 5 stars Great ideas and tutorials
I really couldn't get enough of the project ideas in here. So many ideas it was crazy. If you don't do the projects exactly, this book will at least supply you with inspiration to... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Isadore Ann
3.0 out of 5 stars Clever but ultimately redundant
First off, I love the looks of the items in this book. Sally Jean uses collage elements of all types and combines them to create some really memorable items. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Amy Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars inspiring & inciteful
I was new to soldering and wanted to learn more so purchasing the book first prior to investing in all the equipment seemed like a good idea to me. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Jill Nalley
3.0 out of 5 stars first, learn how to solder and buy your supplies
[ this is adapted from a longer review with photos at my blog liberal sprinkles ]

The book is full of very pretty things indeed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by liberal sprinkles
4.0 out of 5 stars pretty to look at but impractical to use
I loved the pictures and such in this book, and it gives lovely ideas, but the actual projects are pretty impractical for your average crafter. Read more
Published on December 5, 2010 by Mary M. Green
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i bought this book and i am having a ball! i decided to splurge and get the taurus 3 ring saw to cut glass bottles with- what a charm! this book is great for self starters and those not afraid to try! look for your supplies on ebay- cheapest if you can't get them locally. i've completed... Read more
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