Yes, I am looking at one of the memory makers with the book although I probably don't really need another book but, I like the looks of the kit
Memory Makers Scrapbook Basics 128 page Book and Craft Kit: Papers, Vellums, Stickers and Letters
Retail Value: $85.63
HSN Price: $39.90
Sale: $29.90
S & H: $7.95
You Save: $55.73
Learn crafting fundamentals and practice them in real time with the Scrapbook Basics Instructional Book and Paper Set. You get a detailed set of examples plus a wide variety of papers and other materials to start your hobby out right. This begins with Michelle Gerbrandt's Scrapbook Basics instructional book, 128 pages. It explains scrapbook terms, techniques, and even lists resources where you can learn more about these crafts, letting you progress with your skills even after you've worked through the lessons.
You also get (34) assorted 12" x 12" scrapbooking papers and (8) assorted 8-1/2" x 11" self adhesive vellums to provide you raw materials to start new projects. For good measure, (6) sheets of assorted self adhesive cardstock letter and (4) coordinated sheets of stickers are included for embellishing your scrapbook pages. Last but not least, you get (4) skeins of TWISTart variegated, acid free paper yarn, featuring lilac, spring green, orange red and brown colors to lend your scrapbooks some three dimensional decorations.
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Willow Pond Scrapbooking Set by Pixie Press
Retail Value: $84.75
HSN Price: $35.80
S & H: $5.95
You Save: $48.95
Willow Pond Scrapbooking Set by Pixie Press
Item Number: 358-148
With designs that are reminiscent of the gentility of the outdoors, this comprehensive scrapbooking set from Pixie Press will fuel your imagination. Embossed papers, printed vellum, sticker art and die cuts are just some of the wonderful components that will help you design fabulous pages of creativity. It's a truly excellent way to preserve and organize special memories. Your set includes:
30 sheets of 12" x 12" with hand painted designs including fruit, butterflies, flowers, stripes, textures and leaves
5 sheets of 12" x 12" printed vellum
5 sheets of 12" x 12" embossed solid cardstock
5 sheets of 12" x 12" embossed border frame
15 embossed frames
5 embossed banners
5 embossed titles
60 embossed photo corners
20 12" sticker border strips
10 sticker frames
20 sticker art accent blocks
40 sticker corners
20 12" x 12" cardstock of coordinating colors
68 embossed dimensional die cuts including flowers, butterflies, vines and more
1 idea sheet with examples, tips and techniques
Can't decide which any suggestions. Sound like more in the Willow Pond but I don't recall ever seeing their papers and I don't know if I would use all of the things like corners and sticker frames.
I really preferr when you can see the things better