Scrapbooking For Dummies

Scrapbooking is sweeping the nation! This hot hobby is a fantastic way to preserve your memories and family history—and have a lot of fun doing it. Now, here’s an easy-to-follow guide that will have you creating great scrapbook projects in no time.
Scrapbooking For Dummies is perfect for you if you’re a new scrapbooker who wants to create your own personal scrapbook (or who would like to make a special scrapbook for a friend or loved one) or if you’re already an avid scrapbooker who’s looking for helpful tips and new ideas. This friendly guide takes the guesswork out of creating well-designed albums. You’ll discover how to:

• Organize your photographs and memorabilia
• Assemble the right tools and materials
• Research your personal history and tell your story
• Design attractive, foolproof page layouts
• Network with other scrapbookers

This plain-English guide features clear, close-up photographs and sketches that illustrate just what you want to know about scrapbooking tools and techniques. You’ll learn about the different styles of scrapbooking, how to create unity in your albums, and how to take better pictures (including advice on digital photography). You receive hands-on guidance every step of the way as you:

• Choose a theme or occasion
• Crop and mount photographs
• Accessorize with stickers, stamps, and more
• Enhance your albums through journaling
• Avoid costly, time-consuming mistakes
• Take proper care of photographs and negatives
• Extend the life of your old photos

Complete with ten great scrapbooking projects and a list of online resources, Scrapbooking For Dummies gives you the tools you need to create beautiful albums to share with family and friends—and pass on to future generations!
Price: $19.99
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Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies

Get creative with graphic elements

Tackle photo techniques at any level

Ready to preserve your memories digitally? This interactive reference explains the basics of this fast, versatile new hobby, giving you the lowdown on the equipment and programs you need to create beautiful pages. You also get expert tips on digital photography, graphic design, scanning, journaling, filters, and fonts.

Discover how to

• Create a digital layout from scratch
• Select the best software
• Use popular scrapbook styles
• Digitize traditional photos
• Get the kids involved
• Share your scrapbook online

Price: $19.99

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Scrapbooking For Dummies®, Mini Edition

Compose a great layout!
Preserve your memories and family history
Whether you're a beginning or avid scrapbooker, this easy-to-understand guide gives you expert tips for taking great pictures; organizing and storing your photos; and creating attractive pages using color, borders, and more. Create beautiful albums to pass on to future generations!
Discover how to

• Choose the right tools
  
• Select a color concept
  
• Create a layout grid
  
• Add borders and journaled elements

Price: $0.99
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