Scrapbooking with Recipes: Ideas for Preserving Kitchen Memories (Better Homes & Gardens) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), Carol Dahlstrom (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Better Homes & Gardens | Publication Date: September 15, 2003

Creating scrapbook memories of cherished family food traditions is easy with this complete guide to selecting papers, laying out pages, and scrapbooking basics

Vibrant full-color photography inspires scrapbookers to preserve precious memories from classic cooking moments, as well as capture new cooking memories.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens; 1 edition (September 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696217201
• ISBN-13: 978-0696217203
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,184,228 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Born in Superior, Wisconsin, Sue's love for writing and art started before she could bait her own fishing hook. To feed Sue's creative passions, her grandparents constantly told her stories which they encouraged her to capture on paper -- in both words and illustrations. From building a humble cabin during the depression to a secret fishing spot on Lake Nebagamon, the stories told by Sue's grandma and grandpa opened her eyes to creative writing, sparked her artistic imagination, and fueled her passion for sharing stories and art with others.

As a young teenager, Sue gathered her writing and painting tools and biked to the shores of Lake Superior to capture the beautiful scenery in meaningful poetry and fluid watercolor. One year, as a Christmas surprise for her family, Sue completed a collection of short stories about life at the 4U2 -- her grandparent's quaint cabin nestled amongst the birches and evergreens.

Sue pursued her love of writing and art at the University of WI-Superior, earning a degree in fine art and journalism. After graduation, Sue worked as a copywriter/designer for a trade magazine publisher in Duluth, Minnesota. In 1987 Sue went to work for Meredith Corporation in Des Moines, Iowa. Her career there allowed her many professional experiences, including copywriter, copy chief, crafts designer, magazine editor, set painter, and photography stylist.

Today, Sue is a freelance writer, artist, and crafts designer with her work appearing in more than 75 crafts and decorating publications. Her creative skills are sought by businesses and individuals all around the country. Sue's works are constantly called "contagiously happy." To Sue, that's the nicest compliment in the whole wide world.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great help in preserving those priceless family recipes!, October 28, 2003

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Linda Kleback (Lynn Haven, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scrapbooking with Recipes: Ideas for Preserving Kitchen Memories (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

I have been planning to do a family heritage cookbook for some time. This book will help me get this project going! There are wonderful ideas given for scrapbooks of all sizes including 12 x 12 - a size I thought would be difficult to do for this subject. I especially like the encouragement to use copies of recipes in the original handwriting of your family's great cooks. Our family heritage is so intertwined with the foods of our childhood. Preserving these cherished recipes in an archival format is a heartwarming gift for your family.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Source of Inspiration, November 16, 2004

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Wendy A. B. Whipple (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scrapbooking with Recipes: Ideas for Preserving Kitchen Memories (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

Most of the pages she illustrates are the larger 12x12" size, but the author does give some examples of 5.5x7.25" and 8.5x11" pages, too. The projects are described step-by-step very clearly, and the photos of the pages are clear and bright. Overall, I found this to be a neat book with some really clever ideas. There are things I personally would not do (like use brads and buttons and stuff making the pages bulky and awkward), and I think she's wrong to use original photos and recipes, but that's my opinion. I really loved the idea of using vintage textiles as background art and clip art. It's definitely worth a look!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas and Easy to use., July 18, 2006

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luvtoscrapbook - See all my reviews

This review is from: Scrapbooking with Recipes: Ideas for Preserving Kitchen Memories (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

This book is just what I needed to inspire me to make Cookbook Scrapbooks for my daughters for Christmas! I love how it encourages me to scan old dish towels, aprons, pictures and incorporate them into my Cookbook! Such a special way to share recipes and family collectibles as well. Great ideas and easy to use!