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A Year of
Scrapbooking
by Debbie Janasak, Anna Swinney
 see the interview with authors
Debbie & Anna
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has a huge variety of projects, with technical tips and new ideas mingled through it. The
language and instructions are clear and the photographed examples are creative and
inspiring, yet achievable for anybody. At the end, there is a very detailed resources list
so you can easily locate any of the products they have used.
Keepsake Scrapbook
This is a child's year scrapbook. This is a
super project to start the year right. Keep materials and mementos organized and place
them in the book as soon after the activiy as possible. You don't want to be digging
around for Christmas memorabilia in July. Ziploc bags are one way to keep items safe and
organized
Family Tree
Maker® For Dummies®
by April Leigh Helm, Matthew L. Helm
The author says,
"An easy and effective guide on using Family Tree Maker - Spending time going through
census records, birth and death records, military files, and countless genealogical Web
sites is only part of the work that you need to do to have a coherent and well-organized
family history. The other part that you need is a software package that can help you
create sense out of the chaos of your notes and a good guidebook that teaches you how to
use the software efficiently. That's where Family Tree Maker For Dummies fits in. We try
to give a no-nonsense look at the key pieces of the product, give practical advice on how
to use the it to meet your research goals, and show you some undocumented tips and tricks
to make using Family Tree Maker a lot easier and more enjoyable." |
Box Photo Album
This week's Craft of the Week features an adorable Box Photo Album for mom on Mother's
Day. This terrific craft for kids and gift for mom was created by Kathy Ross popular
crafter and author of many wonderful kids' craft books. It has step-by-step instructions
with pictures.
Meet the Author
Carolyn Holm
author of
"Everyday Art for Kids
hosted by Sue Spataro
 interview and FREE
craft idea
 Carolyn Homes the author of Everyday Art For Kids has always been
surrounded by art. Her mother created an atmosphere that encouraged and nurtured
Carolyn and her siblings to be creative and imaginative.  In
addition to making art from ordinary objects, like a used box, Carolyn also was busy
writing stories and poems as well. She found that even the most self-confident parent was
a bit unsure of themselves when it came to art. This propelled Carolyn to create a
tremendous resource for both parents and children so that they could do any project
successfully, that they desired. This provided the foundation for her book Everyday Art
For kids. |
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