Since I work daily with paper (it just goes so well with Mod Podge), I was excited at the opportunity of reviewing Paper + Craft, published by Chronicle Books. It was written by Minhee and Truman Cho of Paper + Cup, a unique stationary company you should visit if you haven’t already. Not only do I love their goodies, I love their cute little baby Jr. You can see him on their blog.
As papercrafting experts, the Chos bring a different perspective to the crafting world – they even admit in the introduction that their initial impression of the world of crafting was “yarn-spun doilies and Grandma’s needlepoint.” Crafts didn’t equal art. Their impression changed as they realized how deeply meaningful and heartfelt the process of crafting really is. I like the Chos, and I like their book. Here are my five favorite things about it.
1. The wide variety of projects. I don’t just mean the number (25), but there are many different types: home decor, gifts and party as a few examples. I have SO much paper you wouldn’t believe it. You probably do too. It’s great to have a lot of different project options so I can use up that stash more often.
2. Step-by-steps for each project. Each project step has illustrations underneath the photo that are almost as cute as the projects themselves. I love mini-drawn pushpins and pinwheels. Who doesn’t? I’m definitely visual, as most crafters are, so these really help.
3. Additional project ideas. I’m going to be honest my friends. I get blown out when it comes to crafting. I need help sometimes; every crafter does. After every project, there are some additional ideas, and I’m very thankful.
4. Downloadable templates. When you purchase the book (or win it, as the case may be), you get a web address to download templates for all of the projects that require them. This means that you can print extras in case you mess up (guilty as charged), change the size if you need . . . and if you are really fancy, can add graphics before you print. Yay!
5. The mommy and me shoe toppers. I always choose a favorite project, and this one definitely rocks. I know you will also be fond of these floral shoe toppers and want to decorate every pair you have.
I know you are going to enjoy this book, so I’m pleased to be giving a copy away to one of you. Here are the rules.
1. Comment on THIS blog entry. Why would you like to win this book?
2. Only one entry per person.
3. Contest will close this Wednesday, January 5th at midnight (EST).
4. PLEASE leave your e-mail address if it’s not attached in Blogger – I need some way to reach you.
Full contest disclosure here.
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I would love to win this contest! I enjoy working with Mod-Podge and it would be great to learn new ways to use it!
I would love this book. Yes we do have alot of paper around too. I had to stop wook for health reasons, so I can not shop like I use to. Crafts have always been a part of my life, more so now. I do want the book, thanks.\Robin
againtrying@live.com
i have just fell in love with mod podging and the countless things you can do with some paper and mod podge. i would love to learn even more ways to use paper and to share these new ideas with my family who are already coming to love my hand crafted creations…cupcake_143@hotmail.com
beyond scrapbooking, crafting with paper is not one of my strong points. i would love this book to boost my skills and encourage me to get better!
(plus with an upcoming DIY wedding, i’m sure i could use some fresh ideas)
taylor
taylorebarnhill@yahoo.com
I definitely need some new project ideas and inspiration. I would love to win this book. It sounds great!
carolinejaco@gmail.com
Want it! Love it! Need it!!
Craftycarolinagirl@gmail.com
This would be awesome! Love to win it!
gina s
ginaboyce@yahoo.com
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I would like to win this contest, because I love to make new and interesting crafts. I’ve been wanting to get into more paper crafts and this book would help.
ArtsyTartsyJewels@gmail.com
Of course I need more ideas of what to do with my excess paper (besides building a bunker and hiding behind it). I would love some more modern ideas!
Natalie
almostneverclever [at] gmail [dot] com
I’m always looking for new craft idea and I love working with pretty paper!
OOOH I love paper crafting! I’m just learning, so the step-by-steps in this book would be extremely helpful. Good luck to me!
akbridges@gmail.com
I love working with paper and could definitely use some new ideas!
violaemily@gmail.com
I’m new to paper crafts and feel excited about the book just based on your description! I make a lot of crafts as gifts and couldn’t agree more about what the authors realized – each craft is truly infused with the love of the person who made it. Would be so excited to win this book and share the beautiful creations with others.
And here is my email just in case – so sorry! Renee.Piquette@gmail.com
Yahoo! Papercrafting! New craft for me and don’t have a clue on how to start!
Mod Podging my kitchen floor this week with old can and food labels….Can’t wait to get started !
itldoforu@yahoo.com
looks like a fun book! I’m always on the lookout for new and fun crafty things to make for friends and family, as well as for myself!
redbessbonney@yahoo.com
I would love to win this because I’m ALWAYS crafting new ideas and this would give me tons of crafting days this year
moabjeepgirl@hotmail.com
Want it..Need it…Must have it!
I’ve always been more of a bead and fabric and such crafter but just recently been getting into paper and would LOVE to win this book!!
elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com
I would want to win this because I have oodles of paper that needs to be made into something! I like paper WAY too much, and I don’t have enough ideas for it all!
In a word: Inspiration.
I would love to win this book! I have SO much paper – I’m a scrapbooker (though I think I like to buy pretty paper more than I actually like to scrapbook) and I have lots of excess paper after doing a few sets of wedding invitations for friends. Thanks for the chance to win!
Oh, because I’ve been having a lot of fun with paper lately and I’d like to expand that fun!
This book looks like so much fun. I can see all kinds of crafts in my head, and some to do with the grands too!
clarkclay@bellsouth.net
I have a fondness for paper but would like to expand my skills! Would love to win this wonderful book!
I love crafting and working with paper. It would be so awesome to get something for free
pinkpaperink@gmail.com or babymommajordan@gmail.com
I would love to win! Sounds like there are some wonderful projects and I’ve got a lot to learn when it comes to paper crafting.
I have a whole bunch of paper as well! This would be great to have as a source to get some ideas from! Love your blog!
I have been a paper addict for 20 years! I get all giddy about some beautiful new pattern or texture! And I love crafting unusual things. This book looks like a wonderful way to put the two together. I’d love to win it!
What a great giveaway. I need SOMETHING to do with all my scrapbook paper I’m not using
:)
What a great time to win this book! Leftover Christmas paper + Mod Podge = Creative Crafts for the year!!
Well obviously I would love to win the book because you made it sound so inviting! No, I love to do all kinds of crafts, and really haven’t tried my hand at paper yet. So….well, this may just be it!
Hugs,
Gina
gina @gigglekidsboutique.com
well this book looks awesome! I’ve definitely been in a crafty rut
I would love to win this because I need lots of step-by-step instructions to make fabulous crafts. sarah2405 at hotmail dot com.
I would love to increase my paper crafting talent beyond cards and scrapbooking layouts.
Pick me! Pick me! I love craft books! Thanks Amy!
I love Chronicle Books, and if this book is anything like any of their other publications or products, this book is sure to be a treasure! Looks like I could cull a tremendous amount of knowledge and inspiration from this book, and sounds like the projects and style are right up my alley!
I am desperate to make a giant tissue paper pompom like the one in the photo!!!!
Any book that includes paper and crafts in it’s title has to be terrific. This sounds like a great book to have-winning would be good too.
Sounds like a great book! Especially when you have tons lying around just waiting to be crafted
My goal is to use everything in my craft room this year so I need lots of ideas. I am in a craft frenzy. Thanks, ms.cheryl
ms_cheryl_y@yahoo.com
I’d love to have this book.. even the cover of it jumps out and says look at me please! I love paper crafts and checking out new ones is always fun… so I’m sure I could put it to good use!
I would love this book because as much as I hinted, it didn’t find its way under the tree this year! It looks like an amazing book! Thanks for the review!
This looks like a cool book with projects I would actually do. Thanks for the chance to win.
I looked at this book the other day on Amazon and almost ordered it! I was looking at another one at the time (another pre-order) and figured I’d have to wait to justify it…at least until Valentine’s.
I’d love to just win it instead!
chelsealexander@hotmail.com
I love origamy and making new interesting crafts and this book will surely help! Thanks for the giveaway!
-Arathi
I think I may have as much paper as you so I’d like this book so maybe I could use some of stash as well. Then I could buy even more! *giggle*
I’d love this book – I’m getting into crafts and could use the ideas. I love the fact there is a downloadable web address!
Andrea
http://www.addicted2tutes.blogspot.com
Just starting with paper crafts, would love this book to help me along, Thanks for the opportunity.
janet.tx.np@gmail.com
I would love to win this book, bc I enjoy trying new crafts!
I love to craft…however, I do run out of ideas. This looks like a lot of fun! I’d love to give it a chance!
zippieee@msn.com
Happy New Year Amy! So one of my resolutions is to start crafting “outside of my comfort zone” and expand my altered art creativity forces. I would love to use the templates from this book. To quote Meredith on Grey’s Anatomy, “Pick me. Choose me. Love me.”
I adore those paper balls above the crib. I so need to make those.
kelloshow(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love to win this book. I would like to learn more about paper crafting. Thanks for the giveaway!
Sounds like a great book and the pix are fab! One of my goals for this year is to try new crafty things and this looks like it would be a great source for some of that.
This book was on my Christmas wish list, but didn’t get it. I would LOVE to win it!
I’m in an after Christmas slump I think! I need some motivation and I think this book would be great! (Points for the pity party?)
Gina
Faithful.designs@ymail.com
I would love this book! It will help my creativity and make my house look pretty with paper!
I have too much paper and my resolution for 2011 is to USE STUFF UP! Thanks for the chance to win this book – CaityATcaitmakesDOTcom
This year for Christmas, I made all my Christmas presents. I would love some new ideas of things to make for people …. and myself!
Mod Podge + Paper (or Fabrics) = My safe addiction!
I would love to win this book so that I can continue to be creative and find unique ideas to share with family and friends!
stikmup@gmail.com
It’s only been 3 months of being snowed in ‘interior alaska’ and already I am dreaming of this book! I NEED things to do! (er, constructive crafts, not deconstruction amddemolition, which i’m ready to do at any moment!). In fact, if I was chosen, not only would I win this awesome set of crafts (that will probably show up on MY blog, but you would have given me the gift of going outdoors, finding my way through the snow to the mailbox, and getting in some exercise to do so! Thank you for this opportunity, ahead of time!
Ynaffit.Tiffany@gmail.com
Hi! I would love to win this book to be able to learn to create beautiful paper crafts and to be able to share with others how to make and use paper crafts. If I win the book it will not only be enjoyed by myself and my family but with everyone that I get to craft paper with. I love all things crafty, paper crafts are where I started.
Lori, thegirlnamedlorraine@gmail.com
I’m always looking for new ideas so this book would be perfect! Hope I win.
sweetiesuzy@aol.com
This would be a fantastic book to have. I made some little decorations for Christmas this year and ran out of ideas pretty quickly. I would love this book for inspiration!
Paper, the material I know so little about! I love mod podge and am just starting to find out how much fun it can be. I’m an illustrator so I paint ON paper. I’m setting up an art class for kids from my home so I need to have more ideas about paper. And I’m getting certified to teach in the schools, so I should know more.
But as much as I want the book to get ideas for working with kids, in honestly I just want it because it looks like SOOO much fun. Who wouldn’t want to use paper to make the world a more beautiful place?
Paula
paula@paulacohenillustration.com
Can I participate from Europe? I would love having this book!
I love paper crafting. I could use the templets!
cute craft project!
I WOULD LIKE TO WIN, BECAUSE I WANT TO BE A MASTER IN ALL CRAFT..EVERYDAY I TRY TO LEARN SOMETHING NEW ABOUT OTHERS PERSONS..SOME DAY I AM GONNA DO THE SAME, I AM GONNA GIVE MY CRAFT WHO ONES WANT TO LEARN. THANKS
JIULIANITUS@GMAIL.COM
JIULIANITUS@HOTMAIL.COM
I am new to paper crafting and this book looks like it would give me tons of great ideas!
I love paper craft but haven’t done any lately. This book will inspire me to get back into it. Thanks.
dawnnewsome at yahoo dot com.
This looks like a wonderful book! I love paper and am always looking for a new way to use it to make something beautiful!! Thank you for the chance to win such an awesome book!!!
I need to make those hanging things for my twin grandson’s room.
grannieev@yahoo.com
I love paper, as evidenced by my stash of it. LOL! So this book would be right up my alley. I’m intrigued by your description of the shoe toppers. Can’t wait to see them!
I’d love to win this! I’m a craft virgin, and this would definitely motivate me to get started. andiknapp@gmail.com
I have been stocking up supplies to get back to my paper crafting. I had even chosen this particular book recently from Chronicle as a book I was hoping for. It would be so cool to finally win that very book. Thanks for the opportunity!
I would be thrilled to win this book! The paper mustaches and pinwheels alone make me want to buy it!
PS If I don’t win it I’m buying it! It’s gorgeous!
carlles@xplornet.ca
I love paper. I love crafts and I would love to win this book!
I need to get more paper to add to my “too much fabric” then I really will need this book!
I would love to win because i heart working with paper. and those paper mobiles in that picture have me inspired!!!
One of my goals for 2011 is to increase my craft/arts books collection and bring them all together into one place in my home. This book would be a great addition.
WOW! This would be so awesome to have….and I’m sure so helpful step by step illustrations…thank you for the chance…..
I would love to win this book – my family enjoys getting homemade items from me and look forward to these little creations. It also fills my time creatively instead of watching TV. My kids are older and soon to be off to college (twins) and my oldest has been away for three years. I often look to creativity to fill my time. Thanks Sheryl
luv2scrap44 at yahoo dot com
This book looks a.w.e.s.o.m.e.!! I want it
I would love to win this book for new ideas and more things to Mod Podge.
My husband said I can’t Mod Podge all the walls and furniture so I must adapt!
Lori m
I have really gotten into paper crafting and I would love seeing new ideas for using my paper stash!
I too have a large paper stash and would love new, creative uses for it! Thanks so much!
Why I want this book: I can’t get enough of banners and I want to see the details on their design. I love the tissue paper “stars” and I want to craft them and the cute baby that goes with them (hope the instructions are included for the baby – so realistic). I love their blog, so the book must be terrific.
Ooo, ooo, ooo…I want!!!!!! This book would make my husband happy. Why? Because it might make a dent in the pile of paper I have!!!!!!!
email: krislandry@yahoo.com
i would love to win this, because i need some inspiration….i have a lot of paper to use!
OOOH I love paper crafting! And since I am probably not going to win the HGTV dream home, winning this book might dull the pain. Good luck to me!
monicayontef@gmail.com
I’ve always loved Modge Podge and never knew what to do with it!!! Ever since I came across your website you have given me so much inspiration and I have ideas just swarming around my head. This book would help them become organized and make me ooooo ssssoooo happy
I would be late to dinner if I had this book. Just in the few pictures you’ve shown…I’m smitten. Just tried a paper star this holiday and am becoming a paper addict…I can feel the urge to buy pretty paper.Thanks! great blog, I’m a new reader.
This new paper craft books looks
really interesting. The sneek peek shows some really clever projects
I’m looking for inspiration to help with my sister’s upcoming July wedding!
woolin dot gmail.com
Hi Amy, I saw this book at Borders and fell in love with it! The things I could do, that i already don’t, LOL! I would love this, since I have no money left on my gift card!
Waltersilvausa@yahoo.com
I would love to win this book! Papercrafting is new to me, but I’ve just acquired a ton of supplies and I’m ready!
I need a way to use all my paper! I am a paper hoarder … so please let me win this book!
I am just getting into lots of crafting in my spare time and would love to win this book!!
Looks like a great book Amy! Thanks for the opportunity.
I am new to paper crafting and this book looks like it would give me tons of great ideas!
*I can’t figure out how to delete my previous comment and it didn’t post with Blogger name for some reason!!
I would love to win this book because I am just getting into crafting and would love a place to start. Paper seems a good place (cheap, endless variety).
I’m just now starting to craft, so I need all the help I can get! This book would be a great start!
Renee D
Osuwife@yahoo.com
I would love to win this book! I’m always looking for inspiration!
the projects htat you have shown are downright gorgeous – need this book just for that. Looks liek there are some cute ideas for kids as well and I am decorating right now, so would love some inspiration
This book has so many unique projects. What fun it would be to win. Again, thank you for sharing your ideas. I have love them. agent3547ataoldotcom
I’d like to win this book because I am always looking for new crafty ideas… and I especially love working with paper:)
Trudy
onlyjustine at yahoo dot com
I need this book, it will give me inspiration for new items
I would love to win this because I’ve been reading brilliant bloggers like you do such wonderful things, and have been feeling pretty inadequate and uncreative; maybe this will help me.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com
I am a paper artist and this sounds like a great book with lots of fun projects and new ideas I hope i win
Clever! I would use the ideas for a birthday party and I think a scrapping party for the local moms. Great stuff!
I would love this book..because I love love love crafts that do not cost a fortune to make. And with paper…it would not cost too much. Plus it looks like it would be fun to do with my kids and nieces.
imisstx at comcast dot net
Looks like a great book!! I have so much paper and a few bottles of Mod Podge laying around I would love to try a new project or two!I am really looking for some home decor ideas
wow!!! what an awesome opportunity…LOVELOVE paper crafting..one can never have too many ideas…your blog is ROCK-o-licious!
Thanks for the chance to win! Paper crafts are something I really want to try.
I would like to win this book because it’s all good for me!
I just spent all my birthday money buying paper from my local scrapbooking store.
I need projects now!!!
(you should see some of this paper, it’s to die for!)
So yes, that’s the main reason I wanna win!
ilovemydmo@gmail.com
Did you see those gardening tools?! I need those almost more then I need coffee!!
simplelilcowgirl @ yahoo . com
I have a lovely new (and my first) granddaughter – and I’d sure love to make her that mobile! I’d like to win…please. Happy New Year!
I want to win because I need to put more things on my to-make list….actually, there’s already a ton of things on this list, so what’s 25 more?
leylafolsom at gmail dot com
I’d love to win this book–it looks amazing! I’d love to win so I can try new things!
I just started dabbling in paper crafts more regularly and I’d love the added inspiration!!
I never, ever win anything, but I really want this book! I love crafts of all sorts, but paper crafting is one of my favorites because I can share so many projects with my 10 year old daughter whom I homeschool. Thanks for always sharing your talents with us, and for offering such neat-o contests!
Blessings, — Jill Welch
jilliannwelch@gmail.com
i would love to win this book so that i can download the super cool templates and make fun things
mychancetowin at gmail dot com
Oh, I so need a little help using up all the beautiful paper I’ve collected over the years–this book would be perfect! Thanks for the giveaway. leahclaireh(at)gmail(dot)com
I would love this! Paper is my favorite crafting medium. Thanks for the lovely giveaway!
personatalie1@gmail.com
I would love to win this book so my girls and I can get more crafty inspiration. I love the pics you shared this book looks so fun.
Thank you for the chance to win one : )
This book looks fabulous and as you said we can all use help now and then.
I have been unemployed for about 8 months, and working on crafts is the only way that I can keep MY SANITY intact! ModPodge is my newest obsession, and this book could help focus my creativity!
beadylady@msn.com
The more inspiration I get the better I just love books and blogs to help get me started!
Happy New Years!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
I love all paper crafts! This book looks like it is full of inspiration! Thanks for a chance to win!
I would looove to win this book because I love new crafts
Even though my boyfriend and I are up to our ears in my supplies as it is…I could always use more!
I would love to win this book because I love to craft and one of my many New Years Resolutions is to do more with all the stash I have, this book would be amazing to help with that! Thanks for the chance!
moonchylde02@hotmail.com
we have just had a new paper shop open in the neighbourhood, i fell in love with the store but have never crafted much with paper before, so winning this book would:
1. make my day
2. make my children’s day with the things i would make for them as well as the things we could make together
3. help out a local business with the increased sales they would have through my new desire to craft with paper.
thanks for the opportunity to win
x
So many pretty things! (got my fingers crossed)
jhutch732@gmail.com
I’d love to win because I am always looking for new crafts to do with Mod Podge
aubreyfick@yahoo.com
I’m like you and have alot of paper to use up. Thanks for the chance to win this book.
I love new ideas. This book would be great!
lwp4au (at) gmail (dot) com
Papercrafting has become my passion over the past year. I would love this book as a way to stretch my mind with new projects.
casey.gainey@gmail.com
I would LOVE to win this book because I LOVE paper crafts and would LOVE to try the template for the adorable pinwheels. I would use them as cupcake toppers for my daughters upcoming birthday party! Who am I kidding, I would make everything in that book! Please choose me! Thanks for a great review and fun giveaway! Cheers! XOX
I’m addicted to new crafty ideas! And this looks like a great book I could work through with my daughter!
I love to collect craftbooks to use for inspiration. I dont have a paper craft book in my collection so this would help round out my set. I would love to make the baby mobile for my son’s room.
So cute! I’d love to win because I don’t do a ton of paper crafts and would love to try!
I love new crafts! I collect new projects to do when I have the time and money. But I think I’d be doing several of the crafts in this book right away!
i would love to win because i love to craft and are looking for inspiration all the time.
Wow … that book is eye candy. I love crafting and love all the beautiful paper varieties. My fingers are crossed to win! r.dukes@live.com
i would like to win this book plz as i cant afford to buy new crafting pieces atm and always like to win things
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zoenick12@hotmail.com
I would like to start making my own gifts for people. This book would really help. thanks for the chance.
I would love to win this book! I always like looking at new crafts
hanibee8@hotmail.com
I would love this book as I’m always looking for new inspiration and crafts using paper!
I would love this book as I’m always looking for new inspiration and crafts using paper!
I would LOVE to win this book because it has step-by-step instructions as well as downloadable templates. I love the be inspired, but just have to have a template or pattern to make crafts worth looking at happen! Thanks for the chance to win.
marguerito at comcast dot net
I would be beyond excited if I won this contest. I just moved more than 4000 miles from home, and since I don’t know a lot of people here yet I NEED a hobby! I love the images in the post, especially the giant flowers. I recently saw some like them for sale, and would love to be able to have those gorgeous decorations without paying the HUGE pricetag…
Oh my gosh. I’m going to be crossing my fingers for the rest of the day. Excitement!
Email:
carrie1200@gmail.com
Would love to be entered into this giveaway, the photos look amazing! Thanks
I would love to win this book, because I’m in love with paper crafts. My best friend is getting married soon and she asked me to do the decoration for her reception… I think this book would be perfect for it!!! Thanks!
<> this book looks like it’s so much fun!!!
First off…totally unrealated to the contest, I’ve missed you! Micki & I have been out of contact with the blogosphere for months now due to other obligations, that I’ve missed me some Mod Podge Rocks! Second, I would love to win this book because I need to get my crafting mojo back on, I’m having some serious withdrawl here. I’m sure you can find my email, but just in case it’s 2sisters2gether@gmail.com.
teri
I would LOVE to win this book. Love all the projects you featured, and while I started with paper, I’ve spent a lot more time lately with other things. I’d love the inspiration to return to my first craft love! (and use up my stash making cute things…)
this book looks great!