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A Year of Scrapbooking

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A Year of Scrapbooking is a wonderfully unique resource for what has become the art (no longer a craft) of scrapbooking. As a faithful visitor to Debbie and Anna's highly informative website, I knew that their book would deliver excellent content for imagery and techniques. I was not prepared for just how gorgeous their page layouts were! Their style is very elegant and classic.This book truly stands out from the other literature in the field.

Believe me, I have many books on this subject and this one is superior. The layouts are elegant, the book is a visual treat, and it also touches on rubber stamping and other scrapbook related subjects. The ideas are fresh and do-able. This is packed with wonderful ideas. This would make an excellent gift for a friend who loves to do scrapbooks, since the contents are original and the overall quality is so high.

This is one of the best books I have seen on scrapbooking and in craft generally.

It has a huge variety of projects, with technical tips and new ideas mingled through it. The language and instructions are clear and the photographed examples are creative and inspiring, yet achievable for anybody. At the end, there is a very detailed resources list so you can easily locate any of the products they have used.

The book is attractively presented and delightfully uncluttered.

This is a book I am reading word for word, cover to cover. I wholeheartedly recommend it.

Most books on the topic I buy, then pass on to someone else. Not this one. Not only does it cover basic techniques, it inspires readers to try something a little different on their pages; stamping, hand-cut titles and elements, watercolor borders, to name a few.

The book is arranged by month, and the examples for each month give new ideas for photo opportunities. A scrapbook will only be as good as the photos in it, no matter how creative the layout, and plenty of tips for improving your picture taking are included as well.

This book is one I continue to look to for ideas, even after doing seven scrapbooks.

I have read several books on scrapbooking since I have begun this hobby and this one is by FAR my favorite. It is so complete. It jumps right in, getting you thinking about all of the pages and books you could do. All the while, they are teaching you the basics and adding more challenging techniques as they go. You feel like you are getting to know Anna and Debbie, since they share pictures of their families with you when they show the techniques on each page. They separate all of the ideas into the months of the year, which helps you see what all you can do with scrapbooks. If you scrapbook and don't have this book yet, you need to get it!

If you only have one book on scrapbooking in your personal library, let this be the one. It covers every subject from supplies to journaling, with a wealth of information on actual scrapbooking beautifully illustrated. The layout of the book is wonderful, a visual treat all on its own. There are many books that will help you create cute scrapbooks, but if you want to become a scrapbook artist, this is the one for you.

I though this book had some nice ideas for a few page layouts, however, there are not 200 designed scrapbook pages as the book says it does. There are not even 200 pages in the book. Some of the designs would take so much time, there wouldn't be time to take the pictures. I don't know of anyone who has that much time on their hands. I want to create a scraobook that is fun to look at, but did not take three years to make. I was looking foward to a book with a ton of pictures to give me a lot of ideas and I did not get that. I thought this book had too many words and not enough page layouts.

This book is a must for anyone who loves to scrapbook or is just starting out! It covers many different techniques and pointers for making your scrapbook a treasure. Color pictures are a highlight! Plus it takes you through the 4 seasons for great ideas. This is the book all my friends want to borrow!

Although I would NOT recommend this book for a beginning scrapper, for those who've learned the basics, this is an invaluable resource. Beautifully photographed, with tips on all realms of scrapbooking; the style presented is one that is best described as understated elegance. I highly recommend adding this wonderful book to your library.

This is the BEST book on scrapbooking I have ever seen and I
own quite a few. It not only has outstanding ideas but also tips
on taking quality pictures that will enhance your work. All of the tips and ideas in this book are 'do-able' for the beginner as well as the advanced. This is the ONLY book a srapbooker needs.