Reviews (5)

Beautiful to look at but..................
I LOVE this book as something to look at and a source for insiration.However, I was expecting to be able to make some of the projects.Without a full assortment of jewelry making tools, glass cutting tools and soldering tools (all are need for nearly every project)its just not possible.I was disappointed.

Pretty little things run rampant!
This book is intriguing.A virtual feast for the eyes every time you look at it.I am on my third reading now and I am still finding new excitement as I absorb the huge amount of information and ideas tucked within the gorgeous photos and ideas.Her style is completely apart from my style of artwork. She is obviously more successful with her style, after all I am in the armchair in my robe reviewing her book.While she is in her wonderful chandelier filled studio producing.
Gosh, I love this book. It's yummy..
This book will make you want to go out and try that soldering iron. The peek into her studio is so inspiring. Sally Jean is very talented and funny. The projects are diverse and just lovely to look at. Try a few and put your own look into it. With this book and her directions you can be making your own pretty little things in no time.
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Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Assemblage Art    3. Collage    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Paper Crafts    7. Papercrafts    8. Handicrafts   

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Unleash Yourself
When I first got this book, it was soooooooo busy, I looked and put it down.Over then next week I read, re-read, read, re-read.......and fell into her wonderful world.The next thing you know I was doodling with silver marker on anything I could find.Had the German Shepherd puppy slowed down enough I would have doodled him.Then I doodled flowers over the doodling, then I painted the flowers, then I collaged the canvas....should I go on. I need a 12 step program for this book.
Not for the faint of heart
If you are a beginner or not a serious collager this book is not for you.If you have been collaging for some time and looking for new techinques this book is great.If you are looking to find your true style or adding some fun to an exisiting style this book is for you The color explosion is worth buying the book.

The cure for art inertia is at hand !
This is quite a fantastic book.If you've been a fan of Sabrina Ward Harrison's books, for example, but couldn't figure out how to achieve those kinds of effects, this book will help you.I'm a novice but there were so many projects and ideas I wanted to try.Actually, it became overwhelming, especially at the end with the more advanced techniques using stitching and bookbinding, but there's plenty here to keep everybody going for a long time.Mainly Bautista shows us how to layer, layer, layer, and reminds us not to worry about finished effects.Also, she's a great fan of "leveraging" her art, which means to make numerous photocopies at various stages and keep the copies so that she always has a ton of stuff to work with and can build on previous ideas with new work.
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Subjects:  1. Assemblage Art    2. Collage    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Paper Crafts    7. Paper work    8. Papercrafts    9. Textile crafts   

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"Inspired Designs, indeed"
I have admired Beryl Taylor's artwork for a long time, and eagerly looked forward to this book.Although I don't use fabric and sewing in my mixed media artwork, I am fully inspired
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Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Assemblage Art    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Paper Crafts    6. Papercrafts    7. Techniques - General    8. Needlework & fabric crafts   

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V. F. B.
Very Fun Book... for any creative type or even for stifled creatives in search of an outlet for their pent up energy!
Therapy for the fearful journalist
As the authors say, "You don't have to be artistic, all you have to do is be."

A Breakthrough!
This book is the coolest, funniest combo of art and writing advice and techniques. It shows you how to express your personality or the personality of the people and places around you, with mixed media art and words. There are different styles of art and writing shown, so you can see how to make a fast art journal page that really captures your mood in an easy, simple way, or you can spend more time on, like, a self portrait that uses more difficult steps for the art. I like that there are lots of ways shown to do art journaling, with paint, collage, pictures, just writing, combining things, etc. The chapters build on eachother, so as you do what is in each one, you get better and better at the writing and art, and you have all these ideas for journaling about your life and looking at life differently. I am laughing more and art journaling more, definately! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Arts And Crafts    2. Bookbinding    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Diaries And Journals    6. General    7. Handicraft    8. Hobbies/Crafts    9. Papercrafts    10. Scrapbook journaling    11. Decorative arts & crafts    12. Handicrafts   

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Best on the Market
This is far and above the best book I've encountered for New Scrappers.Instead of just showing layouts, explanations are there to show why a layout works, how to do it and simplifies the mystique behind all the necessary tools and not so necessary tools.I wish I had bought this book before spending money on stuff I didn't really need.You won't regret this purchase if you are a beginner and it also makes a great gift for someone thinking about scrapping.Guaranteed to rev your creativity.

Great information for the beginner
If you are new or fairly new to scrapbooking, this book will help you with organization, picture taking, details about products you will need and conservation and storage.The book also includes stencils and templates which can be removed and used on photos and cardstock.The spiral binding is an added plus because the book lays flat when open. Well worth the purchase price.

Scrapbook Teacher
This is a great book encompassing every aspect of scrapbooking for the beginner and experienced crafter. It's easy to read and understand, offering a great deal of layouts. I couldn't put it down. This book will definitely take the fear out of beginning scrapbookers and challenge others to try new techniques. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Collections Of Photographs    2. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Minor Arts    7. Papercrafts    8. Scrapbooks, Memory Books    9. Crafts & Hobbies / Papercrafts    10. Sale Books   

Reviews (4)

LOVE THIS BOOK!!!
This book is both inspiring and practical.Many, many wonderful pictures to look at for inspiration and patterns for creating your own!I have already dog eared my pages!!

SO WORTH IT
Beautiful examples, innovative approaches and inspiring photos. Get it, you won't be sorry!

Everything you want to know about paperdoll history & creation
I waited eagerly for this book to be published, as I have been fascinated with the art paperdoll phenomenon on eBay and elsewhere (Claudine Hellmuth's "poppets," for example).This book has more than satisfied my hopes.The author, Terry Taylor, has organized the book in an unusual way, mixing three main elements throughout - the history of paper dolls, fabulous art dolls made by himself and other artists, and projects one can do oneself at any skill level.Instead of plowing through the obligatory history chapters before getting to the inspirational part, the book slides a brief but solid history of paper dolls in with the contemporary art and the project ideas.
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Subjects:  1. Altered books    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Paper Crafts    6. Paper dolls    7. Papercrafts    8. Papercrafts - Paper Dolls    9. Toymaking - General    10. BG-JUVENILE PROP - BG-JUVY ACTIVITY    11. Crafts & Hobbies / Papercrafts   

Reviews (28)

Absolutely Delicious
This book is chock full of gorgeous photos of altered book pages.It's one of my favorites to just browse through and be inspired and amazed at the creativity of these artists.Not a how-to book.But if you love looking at altered books, here's a chance to see the works of fourteen talented artists in one place.

great great book
Reading this book felt like I was visiting Lynne Perrella's studio. The photos are great - I could almost feel the texture on the original artwork. There is an endless number of ideas and techniques that can be applied into many mixed media projects. This book will keep me inspired for a long time.

Was hoping for more than an Idea book...
I like the images and they are very inspiring, but I found this book to be a big let-down for me. I was hoping for more insight on how the processes are done, not what the finished projects looked like.
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Reviews (5)

Nothing New
I bought this book hoping for a new spin on Bookbinding lit.It turned out to be more of the same: lots more stab bindings.The explanations are vague as well.The chapter on Scroll-making was interesting, but overall, this book is not worth the price.If you have other bookbinding books, there's nothing new here.

At the Master's Feet
As an amatuer bookbinder with varying levels of attention span, I found this book really useful. The illustrations and directions are very clear and can be followed very closely or used as a jumping off point. It covers many styles of binding, tools and paper. I especially enjoyed the pictures where the bookbinder's foot is used to to hold something down leaving the hands free to work. Ever read a craft how-to book and thought...well I could do that if I had 3 hands?

Lots of choices, clear directions
This is an excellent introduction to the varied forms of Japanese bookbinding. As with so many other crafts in Japan, it is both like and very unlike matching Western craft.
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Subjects:  1. Art / History / Asian    2. Bookbinding    3. Crafts & Hobbies / Papercrafts    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Handbooks, manuals, etc    6. Japan    7. Art    8. Art & Art Instruction    9. Crafts & Hobbies / General    10. History - Asian    11. Papercrafts   

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Another awesome purchase
A really great book to help those of us who need a "recipe" for scrapbooking a page! Truly inspirational.

Great Book
I have enjoyed reading the book and look forward to putting some of the projects on paper. I'm a beginner at scrapbooking. But I do have a great deal of experience in collecting Scrapbooking supplies.

Great Gift for My Wife
Anyone who's new to or intimidated by scrapbooking will benefit from this well-done book. Next to "SCRAPS: Adventures in Scrapbooking" it's my wife's new favorite. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Conservation and restoration    2. Crafts & Hobbies    3. Crafts / Hobbies    4. Hobbies/Crafts    5. Papercrafts    6. Photograph albums    7. Photographs    8. Scrapbooks    9. Scrapbooks, Memory Books    10. Antiques & collectables: books, manuscripts, ephemera & printed matter    11. Paper crafts   

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Timeless Reference for Gracious Living
This beautifully photographed book is a feast for the eyes and fodder for the creative person.It is NOT a step by step guide on how to wrap a package (although she does devote a couple of pages on how to wrap a basic box which most people know) or tie a bow (she also shows how to tie a basic bow).IT is full of ideas that one can "lift" and make your own with your own materials.
Been there done that
Nothing new, to me anyway. Pictures were beautiful but to someone who hasn't done it before, the instructions aren't enough.

A classic reference
The photographs in this book provide imaginative ideas for gift wrapping and giving that I will go back to again and again. The quality of the book, the personal notes, list of resources for materials, brief easy how-tos, suggestions for materials, and creating computer-generated wrapping paper, are all appealing facets of this gorgeous book.
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excellent for starters and good resource for those old hats
It you are interested in vintage altered art and collage this book is for you...good part of the book is working with tools.the instructions aer clear, the pictures helpful and the examples inspiring for everyone.For those who have done collage for a while the best part fo the book talks about using family history and culture in your work as well as some great ideas about where to find different materials.

Gorgeous book that inspires you to indulge in your culture
I believe everyone should indulge in their culture and make some art. Josie has not only done that with this book, but offers oodles of ideas to inspire others to do so too. The projects are unique and the presentation is beautiful, great directions too. Way to go, Josie!

A helpful, attractive book.
I enjoyed seeing how vintage ephemera can be incorporated into a new piece of art.Although collage and altered art are not my typical media, I was very inspired to try it.There are wonderful illustrations in this text and great ideas for how to create different effects.I have revisited this book often and it will continue to inspire my pieces. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Assemblage Art    2. Collage    3. Crafts & Hobbies    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Hobbies/Crafts    6. Paper Crafts    7. Papercrafts   

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Claudine rocks
New techinques that will make the old hat at collage sit up and take notice but the instructions are so easy to follow that a beginner can learn them adn wow her friends and family.The book is so encouraging and inspiring everyone needs it in their art library

Great!
I'm just getting into collage and this book was the first book I bought on the subject.It has been a great help getting me started with techniques and examples.I still find myself refering back to it.

Inspiring and helpful
I learned so much from this book! And now I am really inspired to experiment with many of the techniques. Claudine Hellmuth does beautiful work, and writes in a clear, friendly fashion. I would love to take a class from her! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art    2. Assemblage Art    3. Collage    4. Crafts / Hobbies    5. Papercrafts    6. Paper crafts   

Reviews (21)

Great intro, instruction and bookshelf reference

Loaded With Ideas & Techniques
As a newcomer to the craft, I liked this author's approach. She explains what an altered book is, gets into choosing a book and developing a theme, then goes step-by-step through the techniques. The basics include collaging, stitching, cutting doors, adding tags, folding pages, and adding inserts. She moves on to intermediate skills: cutting shadowboxes, glazing, adding texture, and various cover treatments. Other ideas include using drawers, adding words and hanging embellishments, working with fiber and beads, transferring images and adding pop-ups.
Great for beginners-excellent photos
Ifyou are new at altered books this is a good way to get started.It is a small book with good, basic ideas to get your feet wet.
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Subjects:  1. Altered books    2. Art & Art Instruction    3. Assemblage Art    4. Collage    5. Crafts & Hobbies    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Paper crafts    8. Papercrafts    9. Decorative arts & crafts    10. Handicrafts   

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Relaxing Coloring Book
Highly recommend Everyone's Mandala designs.Each one is different enough so I felt a sense of momentum as I colored through the book and complicated enough to keep my interest as well.On the other hand, each design had wide shapes so that I didn't get lost in the details.Coloring overall was relaxing.I'm definitely getting her other volumes.I might get this one again, too, because the designs can be colored in so many different color combinations.Really a treat!

Engaging the Center
I purchased the whole series and look forward to coloring or painting them all.They are deeply engaging, neither too simple nor too complex; calling me into a calm center where hope and healing not only feel possible but just seem to happen.A very thoughtful and creative bonus from the author that I've not seen in other Mandala books is the wide perforated margin at the center binding in every book so you can actually remove and display your favorite mandalas afterwards.This rare feature also makes it especially friendly to those of us who are left-handers!!!

EVERYONE�S MANDALA COLORING BOOK SERIES
Author, artist, transpersonal psychotherapist and business person alldescribe what Monique Mandali is, but do not tell you who she is. I've beenprivileged to meet Monique and I knowthat she is a seeker traveling herpath. Her walking stick is her love for all, especially children.Ms. Mandali offers a series of four coloring books forchildren and adults. There are three different delights in the originalEveryone's Mandala Coloring Book series, each consisting of 22 designs.While the original three books in the series contain designs by the author,the latest (and perhaps greatest) has 25 peace mandalas from children allaround the world. The Peace Mandala Coloring Book is very special becausethe mandalas are designed by children unencumbered by the pressure of adultliving. Further, they bring a variety of spiritual as well as geographicalcultures to bear. Read more

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So much more than Iexpected!
New Directions is fabuous, so much more than eye candy, Gabe's book stirs up all kinds of new ideas! This is one that isn't even hitting the bookshelf, it'll be right next to the work table.

Stimulate, intoxicate and alter!
For several years now I thought I was done with the concept of an altered book, but then I hadn't seen or read Gabe Cyr's book until this summer.Gabe puts to shame other authors who have come along and offered us formularic ways in which to create--to alter--by intoxicating us with new paths, stimulating our senses and re-invigorating this old dog into thinking once more of reclaiming a tired, discarded friend and turning her into a piece of art.
New Directions
Gabe Cyr's new book encourages the unique creativity of each of us.Whether you've been involved in altered art for a while, or, are a beginner, New Directions will encourage and motivate you to keep asking "What if?"It includes clear and practical information on tools and techniques as well as inspiring examples . . . all aimed at getting each of us to think up our own creative approaches and projects. Beautifully done.Highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Altered books    2. Arts And Crafts    3. Assemblage Art    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. General    7. Hobbies/Crafts    8. Paper Crafts    9. Papercrafts    10. Scrapbooks, Memory Books    11. BG-ART/PHOTO/ARCH - BG-ART/ARCHITECTURE    12. Crafts & Hobbies / General   

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Clean and Simple Scrapbooking - the sequel
I found this book very helpful. Filled with many tips and ideas. I just loved this book and have read it from cover to cover and I am ready to read it again. Its a book that all scrapbookers should have.

Another great book
This is the second book of the series and they are both GREAT!, I do recomend start with the first one, full of technique and design ideas!

Simply A Must Have
Any scrapbooker, any style, any budget, this is required reading. It can pretty well wipe your bookshelf of any other scrapping reference books - with the obvious exception of Clean and Simple Scrapbooking part one. Cathy Zielske is the master of her art. Her ability to share her techniques with her readers is unsurpassed. The layout ideas are pure Zielske, no surprises there, but the real value of this book lies in the author's instructive ability; her knack for imparting the underlying fundamentals of design. If you only buy one scrapbooking reference your entire life, make this the one. ... Read more

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The coolest planes you can make!!
I bought this for my 6 yr old son who was always asking me to make my one and only paper airplane for him. Than he I taught him how to do it himself.BUT, this book has so many cool planes and they all fly and fly really WELL too!!My son figured out every single airplane from the terrific and easy to follow directions. After he mastered the planes with reg. paper, he made them all with the awesome printed papers in the back of the book, and he saved them all.He is almost 8 now and he still likes to make paper airplanes that he learned from this book, and HE makes them for HIS friends now.Very cool book, very nice and easy instructions, great pictures and plenty of cool papers to fold into planes.If your child is interested at all in paper airplanes this is a great gift idea...heck you too may learn a few tricks!! :-)

great for children at any age
I get this book for my son when he was 6 years old and he loves it. It have great illustrations and directions to folow. I bought another one for a boy who lives oversea, for whom english is a third language.

Great for all ages
We purchased the Klutz Paper Airplane book this summer on vacation.Our kids ages 5 to 15 both male and female loved it.We had fun making and flying them as well.I bought 4 copies for birthday gifts for my son's friends.I know the book will be a big hit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Crafts & Hobbies - General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Soft toys, teddy bears & dolls   

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Best Book and Lowest PRICE!!!
Most of all, this book is low in price.
Human Anatomy Coloring Book.*****5 Stars*****
I loved this coloring book resource for my anatomy/physiology class.It is easy to COLOR in and MAKES you REMEMBER the skeletal, muscular and nervous system relatively easier.I also studied "ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY STUDY GUIDE:Key review Questions and Answers with Explanations" written by Patrick Leonardi.This comes in 3 important volumes and has loads of college-test like questions which were extremely useful!!!!!!

A good book to begin with
I got this book to help me learn anatomy, did a great job. I would recommend it to anyone learning anatomy. I truely enjoyed this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Life Sciences - Human Anatomy & Physiology    2. Papercrafts - Adult Coloring Books    3. Science    4. Body & health    5. Human biology    6. Medicine & nursing    7. Science / Biology   

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Collage Primer
Having taken many collage classes. I can tell you that this book is detailed and organized, just like a Claudine Hellmuth class.This is an inspirational book, but it is also a step by step primer...almost as good as taking a class with the Mistress of Collage.
I love this book
I never thought she could top her last book but Claudine did it by changing her color scheme and using more of her personal style.In this book, she encourages the beginner and seasoned collager to try new techinques and face the fear of drawing.She discusses her own journey though burn out....you must have this book

Good for an hour's perusal, but not a keeper
Hellmuth gives advanced techniques for collaging cigar boxes, canvas, and fabric, but I have to agree that the artwork isn't up to the level of techniques she's using. Frankly, I have seen enough pointy dunce caps in collages to last a lifetime! Dunce caps are no longer as fresh and amusing as they once were, and why not? Because anybody can cut out a long paper triangle in 10 seconds and glue it to a paper head in another 10 seconds -- and it looks like everybody does. The creativity prompts run to the no-brainer: "Try a different hat! How about using other shapes of cut-out instead of stars?"She can do better than that.Her homemade cell-phone videos are charming, though, so take a peek at them if you want to see how her creative mind really works.
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Subjects:  1. Art & Art Instruction    2. Assemblage Art    3. Collage    4. Crafts & Hobbies    5. Crafts / Hobbies    6. Hobbies/Crafts    7. Papercrafts    8. Paper crafts