Ms. Perkins has great creativity (or a fabulous design team), which is evident in this book - but the suggestions also utilize several items exclusive to the "Impress" line of stamps and products. This fact wasn't as helpful to the friend I sent it to in Hawaii. She really loved the designs, but was apprehensive about spending so much on products and shipping from the author's web store. All in all, I do use this book, and add my own sense of personal style to the building blocks she has laid before us in "Stamping with Style". Worth a look. ~*~
I didn't give it that 5th perfect star because I was hoping the card projects in the book would be nicer and more colourful. I also didn't give it the 5th elusive star because alot of the stamps used in the book are now discontinued and very hard to get a hold of.
· Step-by-step instructions for making greeting cards, invitations, announcements, gift bags, pillows, and more
· A comprehensive guide to rubber stamps, inks, papers, and adhesives
· Special projects for holidays, birthdays, weddings, parties, and other special events
· Simple techniques for embossing, folding, masking, and designing original stamp art