A Passion for Specialty Paper

Book excerpt: More Than 50 Clever Techniques for Scrapbooking Like many scrapbookers, you've likely been lured by the look, touch and feel of specialty papers but are unsure of how to incorporate them into your creations. If beautiful papers are your passion, this is the idea source for you! Packed with all the texture, dimension, pattern and color you could possibly ask for, A Passion for Specialty Paper takes everything you love about this scrapbooking staple and wraps it into one must-have resource. With 10 different kinds of specialty papers showcased, there are plenty of creative options inside sure to satisfy even the most serious paper fixation. What's inside: Comprehensive chapters dedicated to specialty papers, including: fabric, glossy, leather, mesh, metallic, natural, textured, transparent, wood and art papers Bonus idea variations and dimensional craft projects Creative ways to enhance specialty papers through pleating, peeling, painting, altering, folding and weaving Helpful pointers for working with and adhering specialty papers Easy-to-follow illustrated step-by-step techniques Innovative designs spanning simple to advance styles Whether you've been hesitant in the past to use specialty papers or are a tried and true veteran, you'll be inspired to discover just what specialty papers can do for your scrapbook design. Try the ideas today!