Altered Style Scrapbooks 5212 Author:Beth Cote, Tim Holtz, Carol Wingert, Susan Keuter, Mary Kaye Seckler, Delores Frantz, Katrina Hogan, Shirley Rufener, Renee Plains You wont find a more comprehensive book! Altered style has captured the fancy of scrapbook enthusiasts around the country. This new approach uses simple collage techniques, lots of embellishments and even simple found objects. Learn how to lend a heritage look to scrapbooks and framed artwork with todays hottest altered styles and ... more »techniques. This fantastic book covers it all! Discover creative ideas for slide mounts, how to use glass nuggets, trinkets, charms, stitch on paper, make button collages, layer, use paper doilies, age and color paper, how to make shadow boxes, color wire, emboss metal, make your own tags and cut dimensional niches. Get mini art lessons from talented artists as they share their secrets of how to use color effectively, where to start, how to add texture and how to strategically place photos on a page and in frames. Theres valuable tips about collecting and preserving treasures and more! Step-by-step photo instructions, detailed information, and easy-to-follow instructions will jump-start your creativity!« less