Sandi Genovese, the host of the popular TV show, DIY Scrapbooking, and one of the most respected names in paper crafts, creates a magnificent collection of scrapbook pages--all featuring her signature techniques. All scrapbookers know and respect Sandi Genovese, Her combination of talent, inventiveness, and media presence is unequalled. Sandi's TV show appears on the DIY network daily, and is the channel's top-rated program, with 5,000,000 viewers daily. She has traveled the United States for Ellison Craft, demonstrating the latest techniques and tools, and she has just recently become a spokesperson for Mrs. Grossman's Paper Company. Here, Sandi provides "scrappers" with endless inspiration and guidance on achieving some of her most popular techniques, including die-cuts, pockets, frames, and pop-ups. Try a Brand-New Twist on Binding, with a handmade cardstock album bound with twist-ties. Or forget the book altogether, and display a child's 3-dimensional and 2-sided school projects in a lunch pail. The Wedding Keepsake Box featuring a photo is the perfect place to hold everything, from the invitation to the thank-you favors. There are also Baby Books, Magnetic Bookmarks, Sneak-a-Peek Mini Books, and lots more. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

"Sandi is probably one of the foremost authorities on scrapbooking and the use of die cuts...Each is well photographed."--Craft Digest What makes this guide to scrapbooking better than and different from any other? The creativity of author Sandi Genovese (host of DIY Scrapbooking, a daily television show on the DIY Network) and her unique cutouts--easy, imaginative patterns and templates that bring style to any scrapbook. Simply follow directions for transferring them onto tracing paper and applying them to spreads. Then add special features such as embossing, die-cuts, and stickers. Use basic design principles--color, placement, and balance--to develop themes for pages and spreads. Some of the ideas you'll love using are Boo Boos, a colorful band-aid covered layout; Wreaths, so perfect for a number of occasions; and A Star is Born, just the thing to celebrate that recital or school play.

Crafters looking for time-saving and economical ways to use their supplies and talents will welcome this guide to the newest scrapbooking trend: creating charming miniature scrapbooks. It features award-winning designers showcasing their own fabulous work, sharing their favorite techniques, revealing the inspiration behind each idea, and providing instructions. They even offer hints on how to personalize each appealing project, including ones dedicated to family events, like picnics and birthday parties; a gratitude journal; and an " I Love You Because" mini-book. An introductory section covers techniques and supplies; making a template; constructing small books from scratch; ideas for bindings; and folding techniques.

Ann shows you how to crochet colorful, patterned tubes of beads and turn them into stylish designs.

Anna shows you how to create scrapbook pages that celebrate the important people and events in your life.

Susan Ure--a prolific author and guest on The Christopher Lowell Show--presents an invaluable introduction to the most exciting, fastest-growing trend in crafts: mixing altered art with scrapbooking. It’s all about taking an existing volume and embellishing the pages until a unique, personal scrapbook emerges. Ure covers it all, from choosing materials to creating a pleasing composition.

The third book in a series of creative die-cutting machine project guidebooks, 'Make It a Party with Sizzix' teaches readers how to make artsy invitations, decorations, party favours and more