[.uk] 500 Great Heartwarming Expressions For Scrapbooking & ... (ISBN 0968664814)

Book Description:
This new Book # 4 in the Heartwarming Expressions series is jam-packed with a smorgasboard over 550 hand lettered expressions, oodles of graphics, frame designs and page lay-out ideas, in styles from cute and whimsical to old fashioned and stylish. This new title is 12 pages bigger than the other books in the series and it includes a four page color spread of color samples, with a helpful list of the supplies used. Including the color photographs on the back cover, you get 27 color samples of scrapbook pages and 8 samples of cards and tags created, using different expressions and graphics from the book. The beginning of the book explains how the right expressions can create warmth, personality and convey a special message. Then you get tips and ideas for hand lettering, tracing, photocopying, clipart techniques, and different ways to utilize a computer with the book to create scrapbook pages, cards and keepsakes. The author notes; “the goal is to show people of all skill levels, several creative ways the expressions and designs can be used with different methods, papers and supplies”. The expressions are divided into a large variety of themes, which like the other books, are alphabetically tabbed in the upper right corner for quick reference. Themes include Baby Love, Celebrations, Claws & Paws, Family Ties, Fine Friends, Girl & Guy Talk, Kids Zone, Love Notes, Memory Lane, Over the Hill, Scrapbook Fever, Seasonal, Silly Stuff, Sports Rule, Vacation Time, Wedding Bells and others. You will find everything from heartfelt sentiments, mushy love stuff, inspirational quotes, feel good to funny quips. There are three pages of small frames and graphics perfect for gift tags or journaling. For card makers there are even four ready-to-copy cards, themed stamps and a convenient envelope template design.

Disappointed:
I found the book to be childish. I was disappointed but my 14 year old niece was thrilled when I gave it to her.

Great book:
I love this book. It is full of cute expressions and clipart to use on scrapbook pages or cards. There are many topics to choose from including babies, cats and dogs, and seasons. I only wish it came with a cd so it would be easier to print them from my computer.

Yet another great book.:
These books are fantastic and great for any crafter. They are a great addition to any craft room and will most certainly help you become more creative. The possibilities are endless with these books and this book (being the fourth) is no exception. I don't regret buying this book one bit. One Happy Crafter, C.

Just Okay:
I am an avid scrapbooker, with many materials to work from, and this book was the least helpful. While cute, and filled some ideas, it isn't very practical for serious scrapbookers. It may be good for beginners to get ideas, but I wouldn't recommend it for the more creative persons.

Very Handy:
I really enjoyed the book. I have not totally utilized the book yet. (really busy) I can't wait to use it to its fullest. It has a lot of good pics and blurbs that will come in handy when scrapbooking.