The Scrapbook Embellishment Handbook Spiral - 2009

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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&#151from 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&#151including a before-and-after gallery&#151illustrate just how embellishments can bring your pages to life.</p><p>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: </p><ul><li>Brighten acrylic with alcohol ink</li>Add color and texture to brads<li>Stitch a ribbon bouquet</li>Dress letters with decorative tape<li>Transfer photos onto metal</li>Add much more!</ul></p>

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