A Designer's Eye 2 - Patterned Paper by Creating Keepsakes

by Ali Edwards

In this book you will learn the secret for choosing and using pattern paper on your layouts. Learn how to find the perfect paper to work with your photos. Learn how to place patterns on your pages for maximum impact. You will learn how to mix and match a variety of patterns. Includes great tips on how to store and organize you pattered paper for easy access.

Genres: Crafts, Art, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published August 1, 2006

Reviews

[Kimberly Calderon · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of the only "scrapbooking" books I own.

Edwards has a way of putting emotion/expression and art/crafting together in a meaningful and touching way in this book, which is something that I find lacking in the books of other scrapbooking "celebrities." The other artists featured in this book, (like Jamie Waters, another inspiration), show variations on Edwards' work that make the concepts and ideas being presented more universal.

This book makes me want to sit down and make stuff!

[Sophie Riggsby / allthingsequilateral · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ali is amazing with patterened paper. I am glad there was a sequel to her otiginal book. Her use of mostly white, cream, kraft and red cardstrock helped me solve the "what matches with this busy but darling patterened paper that I just HAD to have" dilemma. And as usual her clean, artsy, linear and always slightly quirky approach motivated me to go through my old stashes and think of the possibilities.

[Dana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ali Edwards is probably, without a doubt, my favorite "celebrity" scrapbooker. I finally got my hands on a copy of this book (thanks eBay and bidding wars!) and really liked the way she taught patterned paper usage basics. The one thing that I wish was that there were more of her pages and less of others'. That kept it from being a 5/5.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't find the template type stuff they had in this book particularly useful, but I just loved looking at the different types of patterns they'd used and how. You can't get around it, this girl knows her stuff and has REAL talent.

[Jaime · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of those books that those that have a hard time figuring out how to use printed papers can keep as a bible. It really gives a nice guide of parings that most people would not make but they work.

[Jana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a good book - it reinforces the fact that you don't have to always use one manufacturer on a page or even match the papers perfectly. A good book if you are trying to learn how texture and patterns can go together...

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another AWESOME book by Ali!! Since I love patterned paper this was just another MUST-Have for me. An extra bonus is the free paper in back designed by Ali. WOOHOO!!

[Tiffany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ali Edwards is my scrapbooking mentor above all others! She is an artist and an inspiration!

[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, completely full of inspiration.

[H · Rating 5 out of 5]

My idol in scrapbooking. Took a class from her and met her in Feb. 2007. Love her!

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

brilliant - great inspiration, great ideas and very motivating! Thanks, Ali!

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Ali's style!

[Lyneen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book.... if you are a paper crafter or scrapbooker this is a must have book!

[Christen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my favorite scrapbooking idea book...I find myself looking at it again and again.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this book! I use it as a reference when looking for some scrapbooking inspiration. Great real life stories where the creations focus on the stories while sharing them in a creative way.

[Dana]

another great one by Ali E.

[Kim Loewen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book!!

[Jess · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scrapbooking with patterned paper can be rather intimidating, this book helps make it easier to use.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very inspiring for scrapbooking. I love her style - very casual, simple and fun.

[Kimberly White · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Ali Edward's inspiration!

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so FUN to read and to look at. the visuals are really nice and I love her simple explanations on how to recreate. she give wonderful examples in this book. I highly recommend it.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was my first book when I started to scrapbook, I really connected with Ali's style and I enjoy her approach to family and life and how she records it as well.

[RMEYFE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wish there was more "how to" and less just pretty pictures in here.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must own for scrapbookers. I love Ali Edwards' work, and this is no exception.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, love Ali's style but don't feel like I can do what Ali did.

[Kathleen Kraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book on the basics of design. Ali never disappoints

[Shanda Strawkas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ali Edwards is so creative, without being over-the-top. I love her approach to scrapbooking :)

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still one of my all-time favorites. Enjoy flipping through it every time I begin a project.

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

great basic foundation ideas that will apply no matter how much time goes by. Just just current pattern paper.

[Mona Scott]

Another work of inspiration!