Creative Paper Techniques for Scrapbooks

I've been wanting to renovate my scrapbooking style for quite some time, and this book has been really helpful for that. The techniques shown look incredible on the scrapbook pages. A big benefit is that most or all of the projects require merely paper rather than expensive embellishments.Heartily recommended for new and experienced scrapbookers.

This book was a little repetative. Literally only howed a handful of "tricks" to do with the paper. Wish the description of the book would have elaborated on what it actually showed. It was very vague. Was hoping to get more ideas than just several examples of the same few techniques. Maybe if they had included less of the same tricks and I got a few more ideas than what little they covered I would have felt I got my moneys worth.

Nice with some interesting ideas

a colorful, usefull book, i use it alot. quickly sent

I really enjoyed reading this book. Plenty of good ideas.

Part of the fun of creating scrapbooks is the paper crafting aspect of the art. While cropping pictures adds form to your pages, it's the embellishments that make the pages pop. Some like to go crazy and some take the simple approach - and that's exactly what you can do with paper crafting.You can go with the basic paper chains, tearing, and collage to more challenging weaving, quilling, and kirigami (Japanese paper cutting.) The instructions are all laid out here in an easy-to-follow format that will have you making paper masterpieces in no time at all! Some other techniques included are: pull-apart designs, cutting details into layered designs, louvers, bargellos, irises, pleats, and paper tole.Whether a beginner or a more advanced crafter, you'll have no problem finding a technique to meet your needs - have fun!

I purchased this after seeing it in a Michael's store - had been impressed with the creative use of making louvers and frames using strips of paper. Was not disappointed...gave me some great new techniques to use in my layout arsenal when scrapbooking. Be advised that these techniques are not for the impatient or those who want it "superquick". Some are a little tedious and require some precision to look their best, but if you like scissors, paper and glue these are some fun things to try.

This book really helped me employ some striking paper techniques to spice up my scrapbooking. I honestly had no idea how to create a scrapbook. I found this book in Michael's and was struck by the vivid and intricate cover. The folding, ripping, quilling, etc., techniques have turned my scrapbooks from blah and boring to colorful and exciting. The louvres are a great touch. I also decorated a page using quilled flowers. The results are just fantastic.I highly recommend this book if you are a scrapbooking novice, like myself. I've only used a fraction of the techniques in this book, and look forward to creating more fascinating pages in the future.

Used several page examples.

Cool Ideas!!

I would recommend this book to my scrapbooking friends. Often we run out of idea's to make our photos more decreative.