Artful Memories: Create One-Of-A-Kind Scapbook Pages, Memory Books and Framed Art

This is a great book full of all kinds of ideas and techniques. It tells you how to do several different kinds of embellishments and detailing. Tons of pictures and great ideas.

Sure there is plenty in this book for scrappers - ideas for making embellishments, a box to hold layouts, new technique ideas, and lots of layouts peppered throughout the book. Artful Memories goes further than that, though - including ideas for those interested in general paper crafts and altered art. A cool book made from fabric, photo transfers and a little sewing...a sweet clipboard project...a deck of cards...a groovy accordion album nestled in a match box...and quite a few other projects. There are also ideas on different ways to color your page, how to see your household items in a new light, cool wall art, information on guest artists - and a supply list for every project is included. The directions are easy to follow and include pictures. There's also a resource guide in the back of the book. There are some really fun project ideas in this book - especially if your tastes run from scrapbooking to basic altered art. For example, I really love the button idea. I think someone looking for new scrapping ideas, those looking to dabble in altered arts, and mixed media artists wanting a little inspiration would get something out of this book. If you're deep into mixed media and familiar with most of the image transfer techniques (for example), this book may be more appropriate as a library check out. Then again, you definitely won't go wrong with this book when you can pick it up for $5!

I picked up Artful Memories because I know of Carol and Tena's work. They are incredible instructors and have quite a faithful following of fans. I love the cover of this book and so many of the projects. This honestly is one of my favorite books that I turn to when I need to spark my creative juices for my scrapbooking/altered art. I can't wait to see their newest book, Lifelines, when it comes out.

This book takes the fun and color of the scrapbook through your whole house! The authors have a sense of humor and write with intimacy, so you enjoy the book, not just looking at the pictures. The projects are well-explained and DO-able! I met Carol Wingert at the CHA convention, and she is so generous and friendly.

I was absolutely delighted by this book! The unique (and fun!) projects in Artful Memories burst off the pages with bright, juicy colors. The instructions are easy to follow and their "make it yours" suggestions are clever and really got me thinking about my household items that are just waiting to be painted, collaged, and embellished with my own memories.