Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Make cards using your own vintage photos! Our vintage is not dull or boring, but unique and trendy. Sassy, sophisticated, whimsical and elegant—our techniques will inspire you to have fun with your vintage collection of photographs. This book features tons of ideas using papers, embellishments, rubber stamps, inks, paints, eyelets, fibers, ribbons, metal and pewter. Artwork is explained using easy step-by-step instructions; ideal for creating your very own vintage cards in many different styles. Think colorful and whimsical!
About the Author
Jill Haglund, owner, operator, and Executive Director of TweetyJill Publications, thinks of herself as an artist first and a publisher second. She always affords time to dabble at craft projects here and there, even with a busy production schedule.TweetyJill sprouted its wings in 1996 with its first book, The Complete Guide to Scrapbooking. This how-to book caused overnight success for the company as one of the first instructional guides in the scrapbooking community, and sold over 150,000 copies. The Idea Book for Scrapbooking and Scrapbooking for Kids (ages 1 to 100) were released shortly after, and rivaled in sales. TweetyJill has published 15 books since, and currently offers 10 active titles, with new books being released every year.Each book is one-of-a-kind; offering unique step-by-step instructions,conveniently listed materials and beautifully detailed photographs. Pages also include information about the artists and their inspiration for their work. All titles are equipped with a user-friendly resource guide crediting companies involved.Nationally and internationally known artists, new up-and-coming artists as well as Jill herself are featured in TweetyJill titles. Artwork focuses on scrapbooking, rubber stamping, artist trading cards, gift and card making, fabric art, altered art, and vintage collage.Jill is enthusiastic about inspiring others and providing ideas to scrapbookers and beyond. Her love for memories, photography, books and art is what has given her the passion over the last ten years for TweetyJill Publications.Creatively Yours,Jill Haglund