Book Description
For every parent, a baby's early years are filled with memorable firsts-first smiles . . . first words . . . first steps . . . first Christmas. It's natural that an artist best known for her celebration of babies would create the perfect place to save these precious moments for posterity.
My First Five Years-Flower Edition is graced throughout with the remarkable images of acclaimed photographer Anne Geddes. She uses the gorgeous imagery from Miracle, her heartfelt collaboration with singer Celine Dion, to cast a magical feeling over the entire journal.
Each turn of the page reveals an enchanting image and yet another example of her deep and abiding love for babies-a slumbering baby rests gently atop a peony, the calla lily petals offer protection to a newborn in its loving caress, an orchid tenderly cradles a sleeping child. Through Geddes' eyes we are able to experience the innocence and preciousness of new life.
My First Five Years is filled with touches that make this a truly special journal-an envelope to hold a baby's first lock of hair, height and weight charts to track growth through the years, and plenty of room for announcements and your own child's photos and mementos.
My First Five Years-Flower Edition will become a treasured keepsake of a time that passes all too quickly.
Customer Reviews:
Details.......2007-08-23
The book had beatiful pictures, and good details to remember the baby. One thing that could be improved, would be to see more space for pictures. (ex: first bath - page for pictures).
It's Okay.......2007-05-25
Very pretty but as a Jewish mom, I always find it irritating that the page says "First Christmas" instead of "First Holiday" ruining the book for us.
Wonderful!.......2007-04-11
I loved this book, it has all of the cute things to remember about your baby's first year with holidays, birthdays, milestones, teeth, height and weight chart and even their shot records. I absolutely loved this book and would recommend it to anyone having a baby!
Exactly what I wanted!.......2007-01-10
Beautiful pictures, well put together. This book is just what I was looking for. I love it!
it's okay..........2007-01-05
The book is really pretty, however the glossy pages are not exactly ideal for the hand and footprints. And ink pens smear a little too. Best to use a permanent fine tip marker. I also wish the pages were a little bigger, so you could tuck full size sheets of paper in between the pages-- momentos & etc.
Book Description
From swapping fishing stories with Grandpa and trading baseball cards, to a first job and the first time he brings a girl home to dinner, the life of a son is full of marvel and mystery. With All Boy Scrapbook Pages, readers will be inspired to celebrate these events through scrapbook pages that capture the essence of boyhood.
Featuring 150 fresh page ideas, creative techniques, photo and memento checklists and themed album ideas, this gallery of ideas is the first book of its kind dedicated solely to helping scrapbookers record the life of a boy as he grows into a man.
Customer Reviews:
My eyes thank MM for the break from pink and flowers.......2004-07-02
Somebody has finally assembled boy-themed scrapbook pages into a book. As a mom of two boys I can't tell you how many times I've wished that books about scrapping for kids didn't get dominated by so much darn pink! Oh well, now I have no excuse not to start my kids' own Growing Up Years albums.
All Boy Scrapbook Pages is from the Memory Makers folks who think of just about everything. The book is divided into themed sections to display examples of:
Introduction/Basics of how to scrapbook
Attitude (portrait/moments of the "macho" stuff)
Softer Side
Boy's Life (enthusiasms like sports and hobbies etc.)
Boys will be Boys (various antics)
Page title ideas
I was impressed with the clean, modern look of the pages. I noticed that a lot of color blocking was used, also much thoughtful journaling. It was a welcome change of pace from the floral- and accent-laden pages that (IMHO) we women seem to gravitate more naturally toward. The color choices were sometimes on the bold graphic side, other times muted, but very elegant and sophisticated overall. I think this collection is a good representation of the range of subjects and looks that are possible when dealing with boys' pages.
Each page included detailed instructions on how to recreate it. I was left with few questions and a lot of inspiration. My only nitpick: the pages were light on boys under the age of two and boys in the later teen years. I suppose that's what those baby books are for, but what about teenagers? I for one do not consider teens to be "grown ups" quite yet!
So, this is a must for parents of in-between toddler and teen boys as far as I'm concerned. Unreservedly recommended.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle
Book Description
The first year of a baby's life is a wondrous time, with each day bringing new changes and emotions. This journal goes above and beyond the traditional baby book, recognizing the journey that mother and child embark on together. Guided prompts throughout allow a new mom to record all the precious moments of baby's development, and also to reflect on what these milestones stir within her. There's also room to add pictures and other mementos.
Customer Reviews:
I love this book!.......2005-10-13
This book is beautifully laid out, thoughtfully and tastefully written. It is a baby book which encourages thoughtful reflection and feeling far beyond simply pasting pictures and jotting down when baby did what. Of course it leaves plenty of room for pictures (as the author is also a photographer, with rich displays of her work throughout the book accompanied by touching quotes)and all the details of baby's firsts.
The book is durable and easy to flip through with its spiral binding. A great gift. All in all one of the lovliest baby books on the market!
A few too many pages.......2005-07-25
I received this book as a gift when I was pregnant...I do have a lot of good things to say about it. It has a very clear format and a lot of options. In my opinion there are a few too many pages in it...there are like 30 pages for ultrasounds and prenatal visits...I just didn't have that many things to say...You go and have an ultrasound and you start gaining weight..you can only write that down so many times!
The book does have many pages for thoughts from friends and spaces for pictures and ideas for the nursery as well as many pages for the baby shower. It's worth the money definitely! There are some pages in it as well for writing a letter for your child to read years down the road...i just love that idea!
Book Description
With this one-of-a-kind and much-needed guide, scrapbookers will find the inspiration they need to capture the milestones of their adult years in scrapbook form. This book provides:
* Dozens of diverse ideas for preserving photos and memorabilia of friendships, romance, career promotions, weddings, sports victories, travels, the pursuit of hobbies, and more
*Step-by-step instructions detailing technique and suggestions for preserving memories of hobbies that don't photograph well
* Creative sidebars with reader stories detailing favorite memories
With examples that are both classy and classic, this book provides adult scrapbookers with the instruction they need to create lasting keepsakes of their favorite grown-up memories.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent scrapbook inspiration for adults.......2006-01-15
I have been doing crafts for over two years, but have never done done any scrapbooking except to put photos in albums with littel or no embellishment. As I don't have any kids, I thought SCRAPBOOKING YOUR ADULT YEARS would be a good place to start. I was not disasppointed. SCRAPBOOKING YOUR ADULT YEARS contains chapters on all the major categories in adult life. Besides having general tips for "time-efficient scrapbooking," SCRAPBOOKING YOUR ADULT YEARS has the following chapters: This Is Me, Love Stories, Family Matters, You've Gotta Have Friends, Just for Fun, and More Than a Job. Although Family Matter does have layouts that include children in the photos, it is for the purpose of the scrapbooker looking back at their own childhod. There are a variety of layouts using a wide range of paper and embellishments suitable for pages featuring both men and women. I enjoyed the book so much I have sticky notes on practically every page marking the ones that inspired me! I have since checked out from the library another of the author's books that is also excellent called SCRAPBOoK PAGE DESIGN. It has the most information I've found on general design tips with also detailed descriptions of examples. I would suggest both these books to anyone interested in scrapbooking.
Book Description
This classic baby album with a sumptuous cloth cover makes a beautiful gift for any parent, and a lovely keepsake for a baby all grown up. Dotted throughout with nostalgic, retro, fun illustrations from San Francisco-based letterpress company Hello! Lucky, this book is the place to record baby's firsts, friends, outings, occasions, and more.
Customer Reviews:
Great baby shower gift! .......2007-03-18
The Hello Baby! Baby Book is a much more creative, sophisticated keepsake journal than any I have ever seen. We received it as a gift at a baby shower and we love it; we know our daughter will appreciate it when she's old enough to wonder about her first year. The illustrations by Eunice Moyle are beautiful and original. The book blends pages to record memories, such as baby's first smile or baby's first tooth, with pages for photos and other keepsake material. It also does not overwhelm parents with too much to do, important for new, busy, sleep-deprived parents. I highly recommend it!
Book Description
*Features journaling prompts and sidebars designed to help scrapbookers capture in words the many joys and moments of toddlerhood that photos can't
*Inspiring pages and projects from a host of contributing artists tell the stories of toddlerhood that every reader will relate to
From learning to talk, to moving from the crib to the big bed, to playing superhero, to watching the same episode of Dora the Explorer over and over, there's much to be documented about the toddler years--and this book covers it all. Sections featuring specialized pages and projects will include:
*Favorites--dedicated to favorite characters, books, movies, toys, and foods
*Exploring the World--highlighting vacations, excursions, and discoveries in nature
*Learning for Life--commemorating everything from potty training to making chocolate chip cookies
*People who Care--guest starring siblings, grandparents, and friends
This book is a must-have for any scrapbooker who has, knows, or was a cute toddler.
Customer Reviews:
Not Much Inspiration.......2007-05-14
I was hoping the book would be filled with interesting layouts and ideas for particular moments that every parent wants to scrapbook. I found this book unhelpful and uninspiring. I find more inspiration from scrapbooking magazines than this book. It was not worth the money.
Customer Reviews:
adorable.......2007-01-26
The pictures in this memory book are adorable. I'll admit, I still haven't finished filling it out, but it was the best one I've found.
Book Description
Whether she's putting on her mom's heels and lipstick, holding up an oversized soccer trophy, or buying a dress for her school dance, a daughter is pure delight. The first-ever scrapbooking book to focus solely on girls, All Girl Scrapbook Pages shows readers how to display and celebrate these big events and more!
Through 150 page ideas, this book teaches numerous techniques appropriate for any level. Album theme ideas unique to girls allow busy scrapbookers to accomplish projects quickly. In addition, readers receive tips on using journaling and photo documentation to keep track of every milestone in a daughter's--or granddaughter's--life.
Customer Reviews:
Great Book.......2007-08-16
Another great book from Memory Makers. I have a little girl now, but this book will be very helpful in the next several years of scrapbooking for me. Lots of great ideas!
Customer Reviews:
Not Their Best.......2002-10-01
I'm a Memory Makers fan and I tend to like their idea books. This one, however, seemed fairly uninspired to me. Lots of cute pages of cute toddlers doing cute toddler things -- but nothing that really sparked my creativity for scrapping the hundreds of photos that I have of my own cute toddler.
A general scrapbooking book would probably take you just as far as this book would.
Keep returning to this one!.......2002-06-05
This is always out on a table for me to browse at when I get brain freeze for my page designs. There are alternatives presented to doing "traditional" pages and it covers a majority of things that toddlers are into. Would make any scrapper a great gift.
Some good ideas, but not Memory Makers' best.......2001-10-27
Well, for as much as I couldn't wait to get a copy of this, I have to admit I was a bit disappointed. Memory Makers' Baby Scrapbooks idea book was great--full of good layout/journaling ideas and beautiful sample layouts to look at. Maybe I'm becoming a scrapbook snob, but the first thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that the majority of the sample layouts just didn't seem up to caliber with what I'm used to seeing in their and Creating Keepsakes magazines. Too much primary colors, simple hand-printed or sticker letter titles, bland papers...I know, it sounds SO pretentious to say that, but I truly am used to seeing different types of pages in the books and magazines I buy. To its credit, Toddler Scrapbooks has a good "Checklists" page to give parents ideas on what to scrapbook that they may not have considered (e.g., funny faces, waking up, daily routines, Sunday school), and on the same page, it mentions that it's a good idea to keep notes on a calendar of: some current favorites(books, songs, etc.), Growth, milestones and firsts...There are also poems, sayings, page title ideas and reproducible patterns at the back of the book which could be useful.
To be honest, this book is probably geared toward a beginning scrapbooker, as simple techniques are covered, and the editors probably want to simply encourage parents to take the time to do this important job of preserving the family history. Scrapbooking can get quite involved, and maybe the simple layouts are there to avoid intimidating the beginner. From this standpoint, it's a good book. However, if you've been scrapbooking awhile, a lot of the info covered here can be found in Scrapbooking periodicals. It definitely wasn't worth the money in my case!
Book Description
All Kids Scrapbook Pages will inspire anyone with children in their lives to take new photos they'd never thought of before or drag out the boxes of those already taken to create pages that are as bright and enthusiastic as the children they love. With Memory Makers' gallery of showcase art, crafters will be inspired by:
-Easy and innovative ideas to capture all stages of childhood
-The importance of using photos and journaling to tell a child's story of life
-A unique gathering of art that encourages scrapbookers to freeze the live, laugh, love and learn moments in a child's life for all time
With 150 fresh page ideas in all, this is the book crafters need to capture the essence of childhood!
This follow-up book to the wildly popular All Girl and All Boy books is a wonderful addition to the design inspiration of any scrapbooker with kids!
Books:
- Painter's Handbook: Revised and Expanded
- Paintings of Paul Cezanne : A Catalogue Raisonne
- Piet Mondrian
- Power Thought Cards (Beautiful Card Deck)
- Practical Research: Planning and Design (8th Edition)
- Quantitative Analysis for Management with CD (9th Edition)
- Rendering Fashion, Fabric and Prints with Adobe Illustrator
- Representation: Cultural Representations and Signifying Practices (Culture, Media and Identities Series)
- Rescuing Da Vinci: Hitler and the Nazis Stole Europe's Great Art - America and Her Allies Recovered It
- Riding The Waves of Culture: Understanding Diversity in Global Business
Books Index
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General
| Parenting
| Parenting & Families
| Subjects
| Books
My Pregnancy Journal
My First Years Journal for Girls (Anne Geddes)
My First Years Journal for Boys (Anne Geddes)
Thoughts With Love For The New Baby
Thoughts With Love For Mother
Health o Meter HDC100-01 "Grow with Me" Teddy Bear Scale for Babies and Toddlers
Braun IRT 4020 ThermoScan Ear Thermometer
