Creative Foundations is a very informative book with clear and well-illustrated instructions on executing 40 techniques that can be used for both scrapbooking and mixed media projects. They range from building backgrounds (collage, bubble wrap, monoprint, various resists) to creating textures (frottage, using gesso, tie-dye markers, tissue paper decoupage), using embellishments (ribbons, flowers, foil transfer, chipboards, paper quilting) and incorporating other ideas like paper piecing, recycling everyday items such as candy wrappers, dryer sheets, paper towel, as well as using craft materials like masking tape, glitter tape and foam stamps.All the technique tutorials are accompanied are by photo of a finished project and materials list. There are also pages on using the techniques discussed to create projects including scrapbook layout, decorative items, tags, cards - from both author Vicki Boutin and guest artists.The book is filled with ideas and inspirations. Although there are no step-by-step instructions for the projects, many are simple enough to figure out with the given lists of materials and indications of the techniques used to make them.
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The cover gets your attention and the contents do not disappoint. The books uses many materials and techniques that can be used in many projects.
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Yes, You CAN Do It Internationally recognized artist and teacher Vicki Boutin takes the all mystery out of those scrapbook and mixedmedia techniques you thought you could never do She'll be with you every step of the way as you learn to paint, stamp, emboss and burnish your way to creating beautiful, unique and individual art. In Creative Foundations you'll find: 40 stepbystep demonstrations for easy, fun, messy, funky, innovative and customizable techniques for creating backgrounds, textures, supplements and embellishments. 40 finished singletechnique pieces of art and an additional 16 gallery pieces created by Vicki using a recipe of two to five separate techniques layered together. 24 more exciting and inspiring gallery pieces created by powerhouse contributors, including Rhonna Farrer, Wendy Vecchi, Kelly Purkey and others. So gather your arts and crafts supplies, choose your inspiration and get down to it Whether you're making scrapbook pages, cards, wall art, decor or something else entirely, with these Creative Foundations , you'll find that the possibilities are endless. About the Author Vicki Boutin approaches art in a fun, fresh and accessible way. Her goal is to bring out the inner artist in everyone. Think you could never do that? Well, Vicki says, Yes, YOU can do it In addition to teaching scrapbooking and papercrafting workshops throughout Canada, the United States and Europe, Vicki's work can frequently be seen in Better Homes and Gardens Scrapbooks Etc. and Scrapbooks and Cards, Today magazines. She lives in southern Ontario, Canada, with her husband and two children. Inspiration awaits at CreateMixedMedia.com Look Meet Make Check out this free excerpt from Creative Foundations: How to use aluminum foil to create an album cover
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