Customer Reviews

Prints Charming

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A light and fun read to distract me from the falling snow, I thought. But I got more: four All-American women of Faith struggling with issues we can relate easily to in our modern world and too often in our own lives. For almost 300 pages, I was invited to sit down at the scrapping table with four warm and delightful women for a time of sisterhood that was at times hilariously zany, and at other times tender, all woven within the kind of authentic, transparent friendships we were created for. Ms. Seitz is to be applauded for the way she preached a tender message without being "preachy," that message being that in the bonds of sisterhood, we can find wise counsel, comic relief, and the often sobering reminder that impasses in marriage and other intimate relationships are rarely the fault of only one. A wonderful first book!

Iwasn't sure what to expect when starting this book but once I got into it I didn't want to put it down. I laughed & cried with the women of "Sisters Inc. and even learned a few scrapping tricks along the way. I can't wait to read the next Sister, Inc. book.

A stirring reminder of the power of women's friendships, these four women laugh and cry together through moments we can all identify with -- divorce, the challenges of parenting, marriage, etc. Set against the backdrop of scrapbooking, this community of women is inspiring and entertaining.

What a cute book. It was so much fun to read a book about people who also enjoy my favorite hobby. Thought the characters & situations were interesting. Waiting for the second book in the series.

What a wonderful first book! The characters are warm and welcoming. You feel as though you are a fellow member of Sisters, Ink as you journey with these four strong women through the good, the bad, and the humorous times of their lives. I felt that Ms. Seitz truly captured the unique and powerful bond of female friendship, as well as the closeness and comfort found in scrapbooking communities everywhere.

This is a cute story about a woman and her broken life. Her life is filled with friends who help her make sense of some things, but it is her passion for recording things via scrapbooking that helps her get through the hard times. This is a Christian book and the message is clear, but light. If you have a friend who loves to scrapbook, but maybe you haven't had a chance to share your faith, this would be a good book to share!

It was a cute story. A prequel to "Sisters, Ink." In a nutshell, Jane's husband cheated on her via the internet. Her best friend had tried to point out his cheating ways the day of her marriage, but Jane wouldn't listen. Now, 2 years later, she finds herself divorced and on her own. Through her love of scrapbooking, she finds 3 other women with whom she becomes friends.

The story is told through different viewpoints and covers each life: Jane's decision to move forward or accept back her ex-husband, Lydia's inattentive husband, Mari's fertility and adoption issues, and Mac's wayward daughter. Through it all, the "sisters" love and support each other.

The story is funny and full of pop culture references: Stargate, Galactica, Creating Keepsakes and Stacy Julian, etc. It's a light read, and it's Christian without being preachy. It fell a bit flat though as each story, predictably, wraps up too neatly at the same time.

It did make me realize how much I miss having close girlfriends.

A cute story -- 4 women get together over scrapbooking and support each other in the variety of struggles they face (new romance, stale marriage, adopting a child, and having an older child in trouble). A happy ending, feel good book.

Prints Charming
I loved this book and couldn't put it down. It's a wonderful book of friendship and love. It's a must read!

ane Sandburg has never believed her best friend's suspicions about her husband...until now. Devastated by his betrayal, Jane reaches out to three women for support ~ Lydia, Mac and Mari. Each woman has her own unique struggles but their shared love of scrapbooking, an innovative idea and their creative talents cement their friendship.

When problems arise ~ a lackluster marriage, infertility, a rebellious child and an apologetic husband ~ these friends encourage, challenge and piece together each others spirits as they would a page in their scrapbooks, creating something beautiful.

Rebeca Seitz's first foray into writing is entertaining, enlightening and constructive! Ideas abound throughout the book on scrapbooking and expert tips are provided at the back of the book. Despite not being a scrapbooker myself I still enjoyed this story of friendship as Jane restarts her life and contemplates where her friendship with her appealing neighbour might lead. Lydia, Mac and Mari each experience heartaches and frustrations that easily connect with the reader. Rebeca's authenticity and humour shine through. I felt that dealing with each of the woman's particular circumstances in one book constrained some of the story lines but it does not change my recommendation. Prints Charming will appeal to women who know the true value of their friends whether they are the kind to rush to a sale at their local scrapbooking store or not!