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With "Pretty Little Things", readers will find collage projects that exhibit a playful air and a sense of magic. Sally Jean Alexander's signature style brings new life to antique papers, vintage photographs, found projects, scavenged text, and more. Now, crafters can capture the same sense of wonder that makes her work so special. Readers will learn techniques for using vintage ephemera soldered within glass to create finished works that tell a romantic or whimsical story. Sally Jean's friendly instruction and magical style make this charming book a crafter's fairy tale.
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Sally Jean Alexander is a mixed-media artist and jewelry designer whose work can be found at boutiques and galleries across the country and online. She has been featured in Oregon Home Magazine, Quilting Arts Magazine, and Somerset Studio.
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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A pretty little book...with a (hot) twist,
By BeautifulThings (Cotswolds) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes (Paperback)
I have bought lots of books recently (from Amazon, of course!) to help stretch myself artistically, and to inspire me and my two crafty (11 and 14 year old) daughters. I felt that we probably had enough books telling us how to collage and alter, and wanted to change our direction slightly, so I went for Sally's book, assured it would be a treat. It is indeed a treat, and it certainly will take us further if we venture along the journey with her.
The projects inside are delightful, as are the photos of Sally's studio, and her style is friendly and encouraging. There are lots of things we want to make - the flower pens, in particular (it's probably worth buying the book to find out how to do that!). However, there is something you should know before you buy the book, and although it is mentioned in the synopsis, I kind of missed it myself, so here it is in big writing - this is a book about making things with glass and solder. She is not kidding. You will need to cut glass, and to solder, in order to make ANY of the projects. If you are handy (or know someone handy!), you will have many of the pieces of equipment already, but if not, it could be quite expensive to play with Sally. I see no reason why we shouldn't all learn how to do it, as her instructions seem clear and sensible (although I have to wait for the weekend so my husband can dig all the stuff I need out of the garage!). It is a super book, and I do recommend it, but I can't really see the projects being made in any other way. So, if you are prepared to pick up a soldering iron, this is the next book for you. (There is one project which doesn't require soldering, but that one calls for glass cutting, so there's no easy way out!) I don't think we should be afraid of picking up new tools, I just feel it could be disappointing if you were unable to.
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
An absolute treat!!,
By Raphaelite Girl "221b" (Kent, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes (Paperback)
This gorgeous book is a sheer delight from start to finish. It's full of clear, practical, step-by-step photographs and wonderfully inspirational, yet really do-able projects.
The thing I really like about it is that such pretty things can be created with a bit of imagination and some scraps of found material - there is no need to go buying lots of 'scrap-book pieces' - we've all got things knocking about at home that would equally fit the bill and would give our creations a less contrived feel than some of the pre-printed materials that you see in lots of craft shops. There is such a joy to this book - Sally Jean clearly adores what she does and loves to share her ideas and delights with anyone who cares to pick up her book or browse her website (which I strongly urge you to do for even more inspiration). I hope you decide to liberate a copy of this book from Amazon's warehouse! I have a sneaky feeling you won't be disappointed and will be as enchanted as me in repeatedly thumbing through it, and later consulting it for projects . One word of warning - it will result in you never throwing anything away (!) , even down to the odd button or bit of broken buckle or wine glass - be prepared to make space for your acquired/saved goodies until you find a lasting home for them to nestle in, hopefully in the form of any one of these myriad enchanting trinkets. Enjoy!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty Indeed,
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This review is from: Pretty Little Things: Collage Jewelry, Trinkets and Keepsakes (Paperback)
I actually picked this up in a local bookshop for more than the price on here. I recommend it to anyone. I might never make anything in this book but the glorious photography & all the pretty things fills me with pleasure & an urge to be creative. Perfect when the block sets in.
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