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The "how to" information is missing, October 1, 2009

I found the ideas in this book about why Mastermind groups are useful to be intriguing. But all the "how to" information is missing. The authors point you to a website that is supposed to include forms to get your group up & running quickly, member report forms to track your progress, information on where to find potential members and more. But, when you go to the website, the information is not there. Instead, to me, this book reads like a series of plugs for various information marketers (tons of .com sites listed throughout the book) who all want to sell you something. Two websites are mentioned specifically. MeetAndGrowRich.com says it's being redesigned and will re-open soon… Read more

Fantastic royalty-free illustrations, March 26, 2008

This book is part of the Dover Pictorial Archive series. It states: "You may use the designs and illustrations for graphics and crafts applications, free and without special permission, provided that you include no more than ten in the same publication or project. For permission for additional use, please write to Permissions Department, Dover Publications, Inc., 31 East 2nd Street, Mineola, NY 11501. However, republication or reproduction of any illustration by any other graphic service, whether it be in a book or in any other design resource, is strictly prohibited."

The designs are very lyrical and romantic. There are knights in battle, maidens in distress, and classical gods… Read more

Perfect for planning pages to take to a crop, January 24, 2008

I have a Crop In Style Paper Sticker Binder (PSB) and I use it all the time. I like the plain 12" x 12" refill pages better than the other refill sizes. Before I go to a crop, I pull out pictures and paper at home, and plan my page layouts. I pull together the photos, the paper, matte papers, stickers, ribbons, brads, and other embellishments and such, and stuff it all into a single one of these refill pages. It will comfortably hold about 4 to 6 12" x 12" sheets of cardstock or paper and a few embellishments. Then, I put all my planned pages into my Paper Sticker Binder. When it is time to go to a crop, or to a friend's house to scrapbook, I have everything I want in one place. And, if I… Read more