This book can be purchased at scrapscene.com and costs 21.95 $ as a downloadable pdf.file. It has 43 pages and you can either read it on your computer or print it out.

The book includes eleven different mini book projects plus an extra chapter about binding techniques and printable patterns and templates.

All of the mini book projects are described with a photo of the project itself and start with a short description as what inspired this special project or where the idea came from. They also include a material list, very detailed step by step instructions including photos and tips and inspirations for other similar projects. Along there are also instructions for extra embellishments that are included in the mini books.

From how to create an altered book art journal to a painted cloth mini book, from a fabric mini book to creating a book made out of scraps. From a photo keeper to polymer super mini book: There are eleven books included that let your creative juices flowing.

I have to admit that I’m not creating a lot of mini books – but this book really made me want to create one right away. I was so inspired by those projects. The painted cloth mini book really touched me and is breathtaking. It is my favourite mini book in this issue and I positively want to create one myself.

Another feature of this book that I really liked is that it explains shortly different binding techniques. This list gives you a brief idea to how you can add some oomph and the binding to your mini album.

I really like this book – the projects are beautiful, inspiring and unique. Definitely a good investment if you love mini books or want to get new ideas and if you don’t mind purchasing an electronic book which you either have to read on your screen or have to print out at extra costs.

Nat

5 Jahre verheiratet und fast auf den Tag genau…(zwei Tage später) 9 Jahre zusammen! Nicht eine Sekunde bereut – ich bin ein Glückspilz ;-)

5 years married and almost to the day …(just two days later) 9 years together! I haven’t regret one second – I’m a lucky tropper ;-)

supplies: Rose Moka Apel de la Nature Paper and Stickers, Prima Paintable and Flowers, Riff Raff Chipboard, Crackle Glace, Water soluble Crayon, Punchinella.

Lot’s of Love to you today :-)

Nat

Na – noch Lust Hamburg Fotos zu sehen? Hier sind noch ein paar von Sonntag als Jan, Anke, Nele, Anja, Andrea und ich Touri in Hamburg gespielt haben (na ja…also wir Hamburger haben uns halt mal richtig gehen lassen ;-) )

So- do you still feel like looking at photos of Hamburg? Here are a couple more from sunday when Jan, Anke, Nele, Anja, Andrea and I played tourists in Hamburg (well…we guys from Hamburg actually really loved it ;) )

*Hamburg Harbour – Landungsbrücken*

*ahhhh!*

*Jan was so excited about the vine grapes up on the hill ;-) *snigger* 

*Andrea in the Old Elbtunnel* 

*Beach Club Strand Pauli facing the dockyard Bohm & Voss*

*oh brother…* 

*she is beautiful!*

*and she is cute :-) and can laugh as dirty as I can* hugs* 

*Hafenstrasse Graffiti* 

*and they are gone :( * 

Ich hoffe wir können das mal irgendwann wiederholen :-)

I hope we can continue this some time :-)

Nat

Diese Woche wollen wir Euch bei Scrapping The Music mit dem Song “When You Say Nothing At All” von Alison Kraus inspirieren. Schaut mal was das Design Team sich hierzu hat einfallen lassen. Ich habe mich durch die Liedzeile “It’s amazing how you can speak Right to my heart” inspirieren lassen.

This week we at Scrapping the Music wanted to inspire your with the song  “When You Say Nothing At All” by Alison Kraus. Take a peak at what the Design Team created. I was inspired by the song line “It’s amazing how you can speak Right to my heart”

*Right To My Heart*

Journaling: It’s amazing how you can speak Right to my heart. I’m still having butterflies in my stomach when you look atme. You don’t have to say anything – just look at me!

Supplies: Rose Moka Appel de la Nature Papers and Stickers, Rose Moka Mouvement Urbain Stickers,  Acrylic Paints, Markers, Hambly Screenprint Journaling Overlay, Heidi Swapp Chipboard Letters, Signo Pen, Kaiser Kraft Rhinestones, paper clips, Stampin Up Punch

Ich freue mich wenn Ihr mitmacht!

I’m looking forward to see what you come up with!

Nat

Ich freue mich sehr darüber, dass Francine mich einlud, ein Teil dieses Projektes werden: It Takes All Kinds – kein Challenge Blog, sondern ein Blog auf dem einfach eine Gruppe sehr unterschiedlicher Scrapper – unterschiedlich von Herkunft, Stil und Ambition – zusammenkommen und einander inspirieren. Zur Zeit stellt sich das Team vor – ab dem 01. September geht es richtig los. Bookmarkt den Blog – es wird bestimmt sehr inspirierend :-)

I’m really happy to announce that Francine invited me to be part of this project:It Takes All Kinds – no challenge blog, but a blog there a group of diverse scrappers – diverse in where they come from, their style and ambition – comes together and inspires each other. Right now the team introduces itself and it really starts from September 2008 – so don’t forget to bookmark the blog – it is going to be very inspiring :-)

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Der Tag gestern bei den Scrapbook Kings war wunderbar! Nicht nur das Wetter war phantastisch – nein auch unsere Gastgeber. So scrappten wir im Garten bei schönstem Sonnenschein und grillten und lachten :-)

The crop day at Scrapbook King was amazing! Not only the weather was fantastic – no also our hosts. We scrapped in the garden with wonderful sunshine, barbecued and laughed :-)

*the group*

*Petra,  Anja, Christiane, me, Andrea and Drea :-)*

*Who’s that  guy ? ;-) *

*Make and Take*

Ein grandioser Tag mit wunderbaren Menschen :-) Danke an Euch alle!

It was an amazing day with amazing people :-) Thanks to all of you!

Nat

Für das 15jährige Jubiläum meines Kollegen habe ich diesen Canvas gemacht…ich glaube er hat ihm gefallen – jedenfalls hat er ihn gleich über seinen Schreibtisch gehängt ;-)

I created this canvas for my collegue’s 15th office anniversary…I think he liked it – at least he grabbed a hammer and a nail and put it right on his deskwall ;)

Supplies: Rose Moka Appel de la Nature Papers and Stickers, Acrylic Paints and Flakes, Maya Road Chipboard, Ranger’s Crackle Paint, Grungeboard, Kraft Rhinestones, Prima Chipboard Letters, American Crafts Chipboard Letters, Marker

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Ok – eigentlich – und dies ist jetzt ein gemeiner Insider *lol* wollte ich noch ein Delphin Gedicht schreiben – aber ich lass das mal. Gestern war meine Freundin M. aus San Francisco da – wir haben uns 2 Jahre nicht gesehen. Es war total schön und es war als wären wie nie getrennt gewesen! Hoffenlich wird es nicht wieder so lange dauern bis wir uns treffen.

Ok – actually – and this is a little insider joke “lol” I wanted to write a dolphin poem- but I’m not that creative that morning- *snigger*. My friend M. was here from San Francisco – we haven’t seen each other for almost 2 years.  It was awesome and it was as if we had seen each other just recently! Hopefully it won’t take as long again to meet each other. Love ya girl!

Heute geht es dann zum Crop zu den Scrapbook Kings – ich kann es kaum erwarten viele bekannte Gesichter wieder und erstmal zu sehen :-)

I’m leaving for today to a Crop at Scrapbook Kings -I can’t wait to see many known faces again and for the first time :-)

Nat