Scrapbooking Made Easy (Leisure Arts #15946) (Simple Scrapbooks) [Perfect Paperback]

Crafts Media LLC (Author)

Book Description

Series: Simple Scrapbooks | Publication Date: January 2, 2006

For anyone still a little intimidated by the scrapbooking craze, Scrapbooking Made Easy is the best place to start. At its core is the notion that even the simplest pages will make for treasured family heirlooms. From that, it's only a matter of applying the basic techniques in a step-by-step process, starting with quick ways to enhance layouts, and gradually moving on to more advanced techniques. Includes advice on organizing.

Features:

* One of the three newest editions in the Treasury of Favorites series, produced exclusively for Leisure Arts

* The series' first books created a demand for more than five reprints in the first year

* 288 pages of fast and friendly advice and techniques for completing simple albums, scrapbook pages, and tags

* Includes popular articles from Simple Scrapbooks magazine

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Leisure Arts is a leading publisher and distributor of “how-to” and lifestyle publications with emphasis on creative crafts, needlework, decorating, and entertaining.  Leisure Arts is located in Little Rock, AR.

Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Leisure Arts, Inc. (January 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574865714
• ISBN-13: 978-1574865714
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #489,290 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best, January 23, 2006

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Snowy Marigold (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrapbooking Made Easy (Leisure Arts #15946) (Simple Scrapbooks) (Perfect Paperback)

This is the best scrapbooking book I've read so far. It covers basic design principles, how to take great pictures and how to crop them, journaling, scrapbooking space and organization, embellishments, choosing a scrapbook that's right for you, choosing colors, fonts/handwriting and much more. It's by the makers of Simple Scrapbooks magazine, so the designs are simple, clean and contemporary.

I highly recommend this book to beginners and experienced scrapbookers alike. It rocks.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars For very beginners only, July 22, 2007

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S.B.R - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrapbooking Made Easy (Leisure Arts #15946) (Simple Scrapbooks) (Perfect Paperback)

It is a beautiful book and a big book. However it is definitely for someone who has never scrapbooked and is just starting. I didn't get very inspired by the layouts that are a bit old school and I was already familiar with the techniques. If you're looking for a challenge, that's not the book for you, but if you are looking to get started with this fabulous hobby, definitely a complete book.

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kick-Started My Scrapbooking, May 17, 2006

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Ohio Grandma - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrapbooking Made Easy (Leisure Arts #15946) (Simple Scrapbooks) (Perfect Paperback)

I wanted to begin scrapping with a chronicle of our family vacation in a few weeks. But I didn't want to take a class. So, I bought this book, which is a wonderful compilation of articles from Simple Scrapbooks.

I couldn't have asked for better examples of the wonders of scrapbooking! It became clear right away that scrapbooking is not just putting pictures in a pretty and logical format. It's about recording memories, sharing who we and others we care about are, and chronicling the meaning of our lives.

The abundant examples of scrapbook pages show many techniques and layouts. But, more importantly, this book helps you solidify in your mind the things you want to say about those you love, in words and pictures. I'm happy to say I've already completed my first scrapbook page, on swimming lessons for my granddaughters in preparation for vacation. Next week: Mother's Day. I got some great shots!