Product Description

Scrapbooking with patterned paper has never been easier! In her second book, Ali Edwards shares her designer secrets for how to choose and use patterned paper on your layouts. For quick and easy reference, this book is organized into chapters by patterned paper type (circles, florals, text and geometric). Each layout includes a sketch to give you instant ideas on how to translate Ali's designer look to your scrapbook pages. In this book, you'll also learn how to: Embrace the fun of working with patterned paper (it is so not scary). Choose the patterned paper that best expresses the story you want to tell. Mix and match a variety of patterns to create totally cool and timeless layouts. Store and organize your paper for easy access. Create meaningful and well-designed pages with patterned paper scraps from your stash. Select page embellishments that work with, rather than overwhelming, your patterned paper. PLUS! Get 8 exclusive patterned papers designed by Ali with this book!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #614716 in Books
• Published on: 2006-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 150 pages

Customer Reviews

Another fabulous one from Ali
My favorite is the mini-book ideas that are part of the last challenge section -- The book is a fabulous fusion of ideas on how to use different types of patterned paper like polka dots, stripes, florals, geometrics etc. Ali's own style is about perfect balance -- goes from simple geometric to artsy collagy and the other designers featured in here with her provide a range of styles to give you inspiration on placing patterened paper on your page -- fearessly! None of them feature the heritage type look or papers, so you are getting more contemporary inspiration in this book. Amazon has this book only about 6 months after publication, so the paucity of reviews -- I had to buy my copy on ebay coz I couldn't wait after just breathing in her last book. Enjoy!

If possible, even better than her first
Well, I cannot believe I'm the first person to review this book! After wrapping up the first Ali Edwards book for myself under the tree this year, (which I could not put down) I immediately went seeking more. This book does not dissapoint. Using beautiful examples of her own work, plus several others (not the same artists as book 1) this book not only inspires, but provides clear directional schematics mixing (not matching) and using patterns successfully. Paper companies create patterns that coordinate. The methods displayed herein, in contrast, go well beyond -- providing a customized, artful and insightful approach. The last chapter challenges the reader with specific do-able projects. Do not miss this treasure.

clean, artistic & timeless
I really love this book! Ali Edwards strikes a nice balance between artistic yet meaningful scrapbook pages. No overdone over-embellished pages here - she always focuses on the photo and the story. Every scrapbooker could learn from her. At the same time, she is not a minimalist (i.e., devoid of personality) and uses artistic touches, collage and embellishments judiciously. She has many creative ideas, and yet what I find most refreshing about her work and philosophy is its essence of simplicity and timeless good taste. These pages will never look dated - though they are definitely "of their time", but in a good and meaningful way. By the way, I am a 52 year old architect who practices modern design and (as a hobby) teaches scrapbooking and papercrafting. There really aren't too many great how-to books out there, but this one is definitely on my short list. Can't recommend it highly enough