Your Go-To Guide for Embellishing Layouts Oodles of embellishments can leave you overwhelmed, wondering how to use them on a page. Or maybe you're just tired of using the same ol' techniques. What you need is a resource full of fresh ideas for using all those embellishments. The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook is your go-to guide for using embellishments—from hot new materials like acrylic and chipboard, to old standbys like stickers and stamps. And don't forget buttons, brads, eyelets, rub-ons and all those digital kits! With 17 sections, each devoted to a single embellishment, you'll come away with lots of creative solutions for embellishing pages. More than 130 layouts—including a before-and-after gallery—illustrate just how embellishments can bring your pages to life. With 51 step-by-step techniques, ranging from super simple to super special, you'll see how to make the most of your embellishments. Learn how to: • Brighten acrylic with alcohol ink • Add color and texture to brads • Stitch a ribbon bouquet • Dress letters with decorative tape • Transfer photos onto metal • Add much more!

Get started and keep it simple Forget feeling overwhelmed by stacks of photos. It’s time to get down to basics and Start Scrapbooking! Packed with everything you need to know to dive into the craft, Start Scrapbooking redefines stereotypes, showing you can have fun and scrap in simple ways. Along with more than 100 fresh layout ideas, you’ll find all the essentials for getting started and staying on track. Determine your goals and then stock up on the tools of the trade. Set up your space and keep it organized. Find your starting point, then design layouts following basic principles. Plus, find a gallery of theme ideas for scrapping every occasion. Start Scrapbooking your memories with: § Info on all the essentials: supplies, organization, design, writing and more § 100+ simple but creative layouts § 20 step-by-step basic techniques § Bonus layout sketches Perfect for beginners looking to get started as well as any scrapbooker looking for simple ideas, Start Scrapbooking will help you record your memories with ease.

Page After Page of Inspiration! If you're feeling overwhelmed with stacks of photos, or stuck in a scrapbooking rut, look no further for answers and inspiration! The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages will help you find the creative spark, and motivate you to try exciting new things in your layouts. Inside, you'll find: • Over 500 never-before-seen traditional, digital hybrid layouts • 50 sketches for both 12 x 12 and 8 1/2 x 11 pages • Hints, tips and creative ideas for enhancing your layouts • A variety of topics and themes, including: birthdays, holidays, seasons, babies and kids, pets and special occasions Don't be discouraged—get inspired with The Big Book of Scrapbook Pages!

Winner of the Best Anthology Book Award from the John Whitmer Historical Association Winner of the Special Award for Scholarly Publishing from the Association for Mormon Letters Scholarly interest in Mormon theology, history, texts, and practices--what makes up the field now known as Mormon studies--has reached unprecedented levels, making it one of the fastest-growing subfields in religious studies. In this volume, Terryl Givens and Philip Barlow, two leading scholars of Mormonism, have brought together 45 of the top experts in the field to construct a collection of essays that offers a comprehensive overview of scholarship on Mormons. The book begins with a section on Mormon history, perhaps the most well-developed area of Mormon studies. Chapters in this section deal with questions ranging from how Mormon history is studied in the university to the role women have played over time. Other sections examine revelation and scripture, church structure and practice, theology, society, and culture. The final two sections look at Mormonism in a larger context. The authors examine Mormon expansion across the globe--focusing on Mormonism in Latin America, the Pacific, Europe, and Asia--in addition to the interaction between Mormonism and other social systems, such as law, politics, and other faiths. Bringing together an impressive body of scholarship, this volume reveals the vast range of disciplines and subjects where Mormonism continues to play a significant role in the academic conversation. The Oxford Handbook of Mormonism will be an invaluable resource for those within the field, as well as for people studying the broader, ever-changing American religious landscape.

An accessible guide to understanding and using Spoonflower to design your own fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap. Designing fabric, wallpaper, and gift wrap used to be the stuff of dreams. Only a few select creatives got to do it, and it required formal training and significant financial investment. But times have changed, and today anyone with a computer, Internet connection, and idea can upload a file and order their own fabric or paper, printed affordably one yard or more at a time. At the forefront of this revolutionary DIY movement is Spoonflower, a North Carolina startup that produces designs for hundreds of thousands of users worldwide—twenty-four hours a day/seven days a week to keep up with demand. With step-by-step tutorials and projects that span a wide spectrum of skills, The Spoonflower Handbook is written for both new and experienced users of this print-on-demand technology. Covering everything from equipment to software to working with photos, scans, repeats, vector files, and more, it is an essential guide to a booming new creative outlet.

Scrapbooking afficionados keep coming back for more from Marina du Plessis! And it’s little wonder, because she knows exactly what scrapbookers want. In this, her third collection, she offers more cost effective projects that revolve around her versatile and internationally unique three-dimensional figurines created mostly with paper and imagination. So even if you have less disposable income to devote to your favourite craft than before, Marina’s templates for the figurines and lettering and other elements will see you happily scrapping in an affordable manner. Best of all, you can replicate the projects as is, or you can mix and match, vary and choose to create your own personalised layouts. Included in the templates are figurines, frames, letters, titles, tags, envelopes and other decorative elements. The 40+ themes ensure that there is something suitable for girls and boys (of all ages!), and cover birthdays, festivals and special events, weddings, memories, pets and simply good times. Accompanied by full-colour photographs, instructions are clear and easy to understand, for both advanced and beginner scrappers.

More than a century after his death, Walt Whitman remains a fresh phenomenon. Startling discoveries and massive transcription efforts are enabling new insights into his life and achievements. In the past few years new breakthroughs have proliferated, including the publication of a long-lost Whitman novel, Jack Engle, along with a hitherto unknown health guide for urban men and previously undiscovered poems. Myriad other documents have become more readily available, including largely unmined troves of journalism, narrative and documentary prose, and experimental note-keeping. Leaves of Grass and Whitman's literary life as a whole are thus ripe for reconsideration. The Oxford Handbook of Walt Whitman embraces this expanded view of Whitman and charts new pathways in Whitman Studies by bringing in new perspectives, methods, and contexts.

Creative Scrapbook Piecing 2 with Marina du Plessis follows on the success of her first book on the subject – Creative Scrapbook Piecing with Marina du Plessis – and the clamour for more from scrappers around the country. In this collection of layouts, Marina presents themes encompassing nostalgia, special memories, outright fun and an array of special occasions including a birthday, a Matric dance, a wedding, a christening and an unusual family gathering. The choice is yours; you can faithfully replicate the layouts in this book or you can select specific elements to create your own individual layouts – the choice is yours. Whatever your treasured moments are, capture them forever in this exciting craft. The main ingredients and tools for scrapbook piecing are simple: photographs, paper, ink and a pair of scissors! Each layout includes templates of the frames, letters, titles, tags, journaling and envelopes, as well as the templates for constructing the three-dimensional figurines. Instructions are simple to follow and are accompanied by full-colour photographs. No matter if you have been scrapping for years or you're a beginner, the projects will provide you with plenty of ideas and inspiration.

If you're looking to explore a new hobby every day and unlock your creative potential, then HowExpert Guide to 365 Popular Hobbies is your ultimate resource. Welcome to a year-long adventure filled with creativity, discovery, and growth. This guide is your gateway to mastering a diverse range of hobbies, organized from A to Z and tailored to fit every month. Whether you’re seeking to ignite your creativity, improve DIY skills, connect with nature, or find a new passion, this book offers endless inspiration and practical tips to enrich your life daily. Inside this book, you'll find: - Introduction: The Joy of Hobbies – Discover how hobbies can enrich your life, reduce stress, and spark joy. Use this guide to explore new passions daily or focus on specific interests. - January: Arts and Crafts – Start your year with creativity by diving into hobbies like painting, knitting, and wood carving. Each day introduces a new craft to let your artistic side shine. - February: Building and DIY – Channel your inner handyman or handywoman with projects ranging from carpentry to gardening. Perfect for anyone who loves to build, fix, or create with their hands. - March: Collecting – Explore the fascinating world of collecting, from antiques to rare books and coins. Learn the ins and outs of starting, maintaining, and expanding your collection. - April: Food and Drink – Satisfy your culinary curiosity by mastering the art of baking, brewing, and gourmet cooking. This chapter is a feast for your taste buds, with a new food-related hobby daily. - May: Games and Entertainment – Unleash your inner gamer with a month of board games, video games, and other forms of entertainment. Whether you’re into strategy or action, there’s something for every gamer. - June: Music and Performing Arts – Harmonize your love for music and performing arts by exploring instruments, singing, and acting. Each hobby helps you express yourself through sound and movement. - July: Nature and Outdoors – Embrace the outdoors with hobbies like hiking, birdwatching, and gardening. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers, these activities connect you with the natural world. - August: Personal Development – Focus on self-improvement with hobbies that nurture your mind and soul, from journaling to meditation. This chapter is about building better habits, enhancing well-being, and fostering personal growth. - September: Science and Technology – Dive into science with hobbies ranging from robotics to astronomy. Ideal for curious minds, this chapter expands your understanding through hands-on experiments and tech projects. - October: Sports and Fitness – Get moving with a variety of physical activities that promote fitness and fun. Whether you’re into yoga, weightlifting, or extreme sports, this chapter keeps you active, energized, and healthy. - November: Travel and Exploration – Feed your wanderlust with hobbies that encourage exploration, from camping to cultural tours. This chapter is your passport to adventure, offering new ways to discover the world. - December: Writing and Literature – Cap off the year by indulging in the written word. Whether writing your memoirs or crafting fiction, these literary hobbies inspire you to unleash your creativity and reflect on your experiences. - Conclusion: Reflecting on Your Year of Hobbies – Reflect on your journey with tips on exploring new activities, embracing lifelong learning, and finding new inspirations. - Appendices – Delve into resources, journals, and community connections to keep your hobby pursuits thriving and ensure your passion for learning never fades. Whether you're a seasoned hobbyist or just starting out, HowExpert Guide to 365 Popular Hobbies is your go-to source for daily inspiration and growth. Buy the book today and embark on a year-long adventure of discovery, creativity, and fun! HowExpert publishes how-to guides on all topics from A to Z.

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