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Book review and giveaway: Scraps


Scraps.  Just the name of this book evokes images in my mind of happily cutting and tearing out words and pictures to combine into a fabulous new collage.  And then I freeze.  Ohmygosh...how to start?  What to use?  Where to go from here? 

Has it ever happened to you?  Well, Scraps: an inspirational field guide to collage is a book that may very well help you get unstuck.  It's not full of techniques so much as it's full of inspiration, although it certainly does cover the basic techniques.  If collage is your thing (or you'd like it to be) and ephemera is your medium, you will love the visual treats in this book.  If you are a more traditional scrapbooker who has been wanting to branch out, this volume from Lark Publishing will make your toes tingle!   


***FREE STUFF ALERT***

If you would like to win a copy of this delightful book, leave me a comment below and you'll automatically be entered to win.  If you tweet or post on Facebook or other social spots about the contest, you can leave a second comment and be entered twice!  Please make sure that the link you leave here leads to an active email address...if I can't reach you, you can't be the winner!  Deadline: February 23, 2011 



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Robin said…
That looks like a truly inspirational book, count me in on your drawing :)

Hugs,
Robin
February 16, 2011 at 9:37 AM
Jaclyn Bartz said…
Looks like a good book!
February 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
needle-artist said…
This book sounds exactly what I need to get going with my artwork. I'd love to win it. Thanks for the opportunity.
Linda in MI
February 16, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Eileen The Artful Crafter said…
I'm slowly getting unstuck, thanks to many of my blog buddies ;-)

... and thanks for the chance to win.
February 16, 2011 at 6:17 PM
JoaniB said…
This looks like an awesome book. Please count me in!
February 17, 2011 at 1:10 AM
Cherry47 said…
I would love to win this book. It seems as though it's awesome
February 17, 2011 at 1:20 AM
rush8888 said…
talk about being stuck!!!...this book would hopefully be the stick of dynamite! thank you for offering it.
February 17, 2011 at 9:29 AM
Jacinda Cote said…
OOH! I would love it win! I am new to mixed media, so please count me in! :D
February 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Pam Chesbro said…
I am so attracted to this type of art but have no idea how to start. I think this book might be the answer! I'll post a link to your giveaway on my blog. Thanks!
http://afortunatesoul.blogspot.com/
February 17, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Cherie said…
This book looks like something right up my alley!
February 17, 2011 at 11:15 AM
liniecat said…
Guess the same principals would work be it fabric or paper images, or both? Do please count me in for the draw!
Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
February 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Unknown said…
I need to get unstuck, have tons of stuff to play with, just want a starting point
February 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM
Yvonne said…
Hi,

This book sounds very interesting. I need the inspiration to get unstuck some times with my collages.
February 17, 2011 at 11:34 PM
Jean said…
I would love an opportunity to win this book. I have switched from quiltmaking to mixed media. Love collage and could use some help in getting started. Thanks for the offer.
Jean Goza
February 18, 2011 at 12:59 AM
JanPan said…
I'm new to collage art & need all the help I can get! Please enter me for the giveaway :-)
February 18, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Kimberly Hartwick said…
I am a decoupage nut, and this would be an inspiration!

KIM
February 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM
Leslie A. Hawkins said…
Would love to win this book sometimes I just don't know where I'm going with a piece. My DH just shakes his head when I put all my left over scraps in a zip lock. Men just don't get it sometimes. I neeeeeeeddd those scraps. LOL Leslie
February 18, 2011 at 12:20 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm an Art teacher and I'm sure this book would be invaluable for my GCSE students who are working on an exam question 'Found Objects'. I found this site whilst searching for ideas to inspire them - the book would be such a bonus.
February 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM
Pretty Things said…
That sounds incredibly interesting, and I haven't seen the book before! I'll Tweet (I_Make_Jewelry) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/limamike)

Thanks for the chance!
February 19, 2011 at 2:28 PM
Joella said…
This looks like a great book for a starting point or to revive you if you're stuck. Thanks for posting about it - and giving a copy away.
February 19, 2011 at 2:38 PM
Lori Mendenhall said…
looks fun! please enter me in your drawing. thank you.
February 19, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Lucid Moon Studio said…
Looks like a very interesting book! Count me in please :)
February 19, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Erin Glee said…
This is the book for me! I would love to explore collage on a bigger surface than my ATC's but feel intimidated and need the basics and "Scraps" inspiration. Thank you for the chance to win!
eringlee(at)sbcglobal.net
February 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM
C. Sage Deerborn said…
This looks like the book I have been looking for. Fingers crossed.
February 20, 2011 at 4:20 AM
Anonymous said…
I'd love to win a copy of this book :).
Stay inspired!
Michelle
February 20, 2011 at 6:59 AM
Deborah Guthrie said…
Thank you for having a draw. I'm an artist and instructor of art to two different groups, emerging artists and adults with developmental disabilities so books are invaluable to me and to them.
February 20, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Cindy said…
That book looks like just what I need to get the creative juices flowing! Would love the opportunity to give it a try.

Hugs XX
Barbara
February 20, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Anonymous said…
Looks amazing!!! Thanks for the opportunity!

Kelli B
February 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Anonymous said…
I also facebooked this.

Kelli B.
kebarkema at msn dot com
February 20, 2011 at 2:15 PM
Paula Brown said…
If the inside of this book is anything like the cover, it's sure to be a winner!
February 20, 2011 at 2:25 PM
CrochetBlogger said…
Sounds like a terrific post!
February 20, 2011 at 5:47 PM
kiddincat said…
With all the scraps I have around here I could stay busy for years!
February 21, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Janet Lee said…
I'm a scrounger at heart and always in need of inspiration. The book looks great.
February 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM
lhalnan said…
Scraps sounds wonderful!

Lorna
February 21, 2011 at 8:25 PM
Wildflowerhouse said…
Oh please count me in. The first paragraph had me hooked. I am the scrap Queen and this book sounds fantastic.
February 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM
jd said…
would love to have this book. i enjoy all kinds of crafting and am always looking for more adventure!

thanks,
jd in st louis
http://crochet.craftgossip.com
February 21, 2011 at 9:45 PM
Linda B. said…
Oh I would dearly, dearly love to own this book! Thank you for the opportunity!
Linda B.
February 21, 2011 at 10:51 PM
Narimasu said…
I have all the scraps and bits and baubles. . . This book would be a wonderful help and inspiration in putting them all together!! Love your blog and enjoy reading it frequently.
February 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM
Claudia said…
Thank you for the chance to win!
I'm an art teacher k-8, plus trying to keep my own artwork humming.
artsonia1@gmail.com
February 22, 2011 at 9:49 AM
mummsie said…
I HAVE YOU BOOK MARKED SO I CAN SEE WHAT YOUR UP TO EVERY WEEK. ALWAYS AM INSPIRED!! THIS BOOK LOOKS LIKE A REALLY GOOD ONE. GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY!!
February 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM
Shari said…
Inspiration is what I need this time of the year and scraps are what I have plenty of! Would love to put them to work after being inspired by this book. Thanks for the chance to win.
February 22, 2011 at 11:22 AM
eufem said…
Inspiration is what I need...its a long winter. The book looks great!
February 22, 2011 at 8:35 PM
Anonymous said…
Hope this didn't duplicate...but anyway the book looks great!
February 22, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Penelope said…
Hope it's not too late to throw my hat in the ring! The book looks amazing!
February 23, 2011 at 12:44 PM
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