Scrapbook Embellishments (Memory Makers) [Paperback]

Memory Makers (Author)

Book Description

Series: Memory Makers | Publication Date: January 4, 2004

Make scrapbook pages come to life using the embellishment techniques of 10 of the top scrapbookers in the world! Decorative embellishments allow scrapbookers to turn an average page into one that dazzles. However, using embellishments can be challenging, regardless of one's experience. In Scrapbook Embellishments, 10 Memory Makers Masters offer inspiration and direction for enhancing scrapbook pages with embellishments that feature the latest products and techniques. Through dozens of diverse examples, covering a variety of themes, scrapbookers will learn how to create 150+ sensational scrapbook pages using: Textiles (fabric, ribbon, lace, thread); Organics (pressed flowers and leaves, sand, raffia); Metallics (wire, zippers, engravings, mesh); Papercraft (tags, folding, punch, quilling); Baubles (beads, buttons, rhinestones, glitter)

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About the Author

The Memory Makers Masters are 10 of the top scrapbookers in the world, according to Memory Makers magazine. Each is a leading artist in the scrapbook industry and is frequently featured in Memory Makers and other scrapbook magazines and books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Memory Makers (January 4, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1892127318
• ISBN-13: 978-1892127310
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,109 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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71 of 72 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarifies what's out there and how to use it on your page, February 13, 2004

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A. Ryan "Merribelle" (Westminster, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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At long last somebody has tackled the task of cataloging the plethora of embellishments and page accents into one organized book. This is something that has been needed in the scrapbooking world for quite some time. Memory Makers magazine rallies to our cause (that is, the cause of making sense out of the "scrap market" for us customers) once again with Scrapbook Embellishments (Masters series).

The book is heftier than most of its kind. I soon realized that that's because:
1. The scrapbooking craft has been gaining popularity - and new materials-for quite a few years now
2. The creators of this book care enough to devote entire pages to about two example photos each of scrapbook layouts that feature the embellishments being taught. This is great for readers who don't want to feel overwhelmed by a lot of detail at once. And it also means that there's room to size the photos decently, alongside the captions and helpful text. Result: no eyestrain, good page design.

I particularly like the way SEMS is organized. Instead of trying to treat it chronologically (boring) or overanalyzing the topic, the author(s) have gathered it into five simple categories; Paper (vellum, tags, stickers, you know the drill), Textiles (lace, fabrics, etc), Metal, Baubles (glass, glitter and the like) and Organics (flowers, leaves, shells, etc). Archival issues with each category are discussed briefly. Processes are documented simply alongside the example. Outstanding sample pages from the magazine illustrate each one.

My one concern with SEMS is that like many other books of its type it is doomed to be outdated one day as many newer embellishment trends hit the stores all the time. The good news is that the creators of Memory Makers are cutting edge enough that they've stayed on top of the trends, even anticipated them in my experience. So, this book will remain current for a while yet.

Recommended as a reference book and for great page layout ideas, too. Get it while it's hot!
-Andrea, aka Merribelle

22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best, most useful scrapbooking idea books!, April 25, 2005

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F.Faulkner "F.F." (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Scrapbook Embellishments (Memory Makers) (Paperback)

This book is a treasure.
I admit there are a few embellishments covered in its pages that I'll NEVER try.
But there are some wonderful ideas for using embellishments and great how-to's included that really make the scrapbooking experience come to life. This book gave me the ideas and bravery to start using metal and tags, and metal-rimmed tags, and letters in my scrapbooks giving them a great look!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource but a little dated, March 9, 2007

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P. Cronk (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scrapbook Embellishments (Memory Makers) (Paperback)

The book provides great ideas for page layouts but is a little dated to today's modern scrapbooking. It provides information on techiniques to use but does not go into a "how to" for completing the techniques. Overall, I have enjoyed using this book as an inspiration for page layouts.