Scrapbooking For Dummies

Scrapbooking For Dummies
Author: Jeanne Wines-Reed
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2011-03-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1118054318

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!


Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies

Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies
Author: Jeanne Wines-Reed
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2011-05-04
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1118070070

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


Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies

Digital Scrapbooking For Dummies
Author: Jeanne Wines-Reed
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2005-10-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0764584197

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


Making Candles and Soaps For Dummies

Making Candles and Soaps For Dummies
Author: Kelly Ewing
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 357
Release: 2010-03-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1118054342

Make floating candles, herbal soaps, and even a home spa Discover the secrets of color, shape, and scent the fun and easy way? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson, this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful, professional-looking candles and soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing and scenting wax, using unusual molds, adding embellishments to candles, working with soap ingredients, and even turning your hobby into a business! Discover How To: Stock a safe & efficient work area Work with all types of wax Add color and scent to your projects Make melt-and-pour soaps Turn a hobby into a business


Memory Maker's Ultimate Guide to Scrapbooking

Memory Maker's Ultimate Guide to Scrapbooking
Author: Memory Makers
Publisher: Memory Makers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-12-10
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781892127655

EVERYTHING You Need to Know From the Editors of Memory Makers Memory Makers magazine and Memory Makers Books editors put their best collaborative efforts together in this all-inclusive resource of valuable and trusted information, presented in the user-friendly manner that scrapbookers rely on time and time again. In the Ultimate Guide to Scrapbooking, you'll find everything you need to know about scrapbooking - from the first page to the very last. This book is chock-full of concise scrapbooking solutions and know-how specially selected for their importance to you, the scrapbooker. You'll find: Essential scrapbooking tools, supplies and organization Masterful photography tips and techniques Tried and trusted page-design concepts Savvy creative techniques Unique journaling ideas Expert computer-scrapbooking advice Proficient workspace-efficiency insights Clever cropping on-the-go know-how Helpful illustrated glossary of scrapbooking terms and techniques


Korean For Dummies

Korean For Dummies
Author: Jungwook Hong
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2011-05-23
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 1118050584

Studying Korean for business or travel? Learn the fun and easy way with this practical guide that teaches the basics of the Korean language and culture Korean For Dummies is a no-nonsense guide to Korean culture and the basics of Korean language. Pick up basic phrases and commonly used words so that you can converse with Koreans in both business and personal situations. You'll learn Korean for everyday life and task-specific expressions for Korean on the go. In addition, you’ll discover important and fascinating aspects of Korean culture. This handy guide won't burden you with lists of grammar rules; just look up the phrases and cultural phrases you need or read through the whole book for a general overview. You'll be able to place material in a daily context with cultural tidbits, phonetic spelling of Korean words, and the recorded Korean dialogues on the accompanying CD. Chapter-based exercises will jog your memory and reinforce everything you learn (answers are provided in an appendix). Find out how to: Use basic phrases and words correctly Converse intelligently about Korean culture Do business with a Korean company Say task-specific expressions Pronounce Korean words Put material in a real-world context Make a good first impression with Koreans This book has four top ten lists to help you learn even more about Korean culture and language: Tips for learning Korean quickly Phrases that will help make you sound Korean Expressions that Koreans like to use Things to avoid doing in Korea or around a Korean This practical guide includes an appendix on Korean verbs, a Korean-English mini-dictionary, and a list of what’s on the CD. Get your copy of Korean For Dummies to begin speaking basic Korean and understanding the fundamentals of Korean culture.


Mormonism For Dummies

Mormonism For Dummies
Author: Jana Riess
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2011-03-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 111805427X

Get the facts on temples, tithing, missions, and caffeine Mormon doctrines, rituals, and history, demystified at last! Mormonism, or the LDS Church, is one of the world's fastest growing religions. But unless you were raised a Mormon, you probably don't have a clear picture of LDS beliefs and practices. Covering everything from Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon to tithing and family home evening, this friendly guide will get you up to speed in no time. Discover: * How the LDS Church differs from other Christian churches * What Mormons believe * What happens in Mormon temples and meetinghouses * The history of the LDS Church * LDS debates on race, women, and polygamy


The Scraps Book

The Scraps Book
Author: Lois Ehlert
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 72
Release: 2014-03-04
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1442435720

The renowned Caldecott Honoree and illustrator of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom provides a moving, intimate, and inspiring inside look at her colorful picture book career. Lois Ehlert always knew she was an artist. Her parents encouraged her from a young age by teaching her how to sew and saw wood and pound nails, and by giving her colorful art supplies. They even gave her a special spot to work that was all her own. Today, many years and many books later, Lois takes readers and aspiring artists on a delightful behind-the-scenes tour of her books and her book-making process. Part fascinating retrospective, part moving testament to the value of following your dreams, this richly illustrated picture book is sure to inspire children and adults alike to explore their own creativity.