Jan 25

Behind the Scenes of my book + Giveaway

SCjumpPhoto by Deb Duty || American Apparel V-Neck summer shirt (sadly discontinued) || skirt from Target || cardigan by Charlotte Tarantola || leggings by Spanx || shoes by Melissa

As you already know, my book is in the shop over at Studio Calico. Some of you have already even received them. Love seeing the tweets and Instagrams about it. For those who have taken the time to send over a note, thank YOU so much. It really means the world to me.

Last year while starting work on my book, I made a deal with Studio Calico to have first rights to selling my signed book online. After some going back and forth in my mind about the best way to get these babies autographed, I decided it was easier for me to fly up to Utah to sign the books hot off the press rather than shipped to me in LA and then turn around and have to ship them to Studio Calico. So I carved out a few days to and with my trusty iPhone in tow, I made a little video.

Sarah Champion, the talented one who designed my book has a giveaway of 2 copies on her blog.

GIVEAWAY: Want a chance to win an autographed copy of my book compliments of Studio Calico? Leave a comment telling me your favorite papercrafting trend or technique. If you already have a copy, you can still enter and have it sent to a friend. Comments will close Sunday, January 27th at 6pm PST and a winner will be announced shortly after. Thanks and good luck! Winner is #52 – Michelle, congrats!

184 Responses to Behind the Scenes of my book + Giveaway

  3. laura m. says:

    I love stamping and combining patterned papers. (Just getting into misting-haven’t quite got it figured out yet!) Thanks for the giveaway–LOVE your stuff! :D

  6. Cathy L. says:

    It must be so exciting to see your hard work come together in the finished product! As far as a favorite trend or technique? I love all of it, but if I had to choose, currently my fave is stamping! And sewing on my page. And…

  7. Angela Spangela says:

    Congrats on your book!
    Hm..My favorite technique right now is layering the same picture multiple times across a page. I’ve done it on a couple layouts and it looks so neat!

  16. Kathleen Ducharme says:

    (Just touching base – )

    How I LOVE the book! Mine arrived yesterday. Creative you – of course, you picked a special place for the autograph!

    So happy for you. Can’t wait to see wait 2013 brings.

  30. Charity G. says:

    I recently purchased my first batch of embossing powder. I’ve wanted to try it forever and I finally did. I love it. It has jumped to the top of my list of favorite things to do when scrapbooking and cardmaking.

  31. Nolwenn says:

    I’m still not getting sick of using chevrons and arrows, even if it’s now quite an «old» trend, I just love both !

    thanks for the chance to win your book Amy.

  35. amy kersten says:

    I am loving the project life style and I am loving that more brands are adapting that style. Can’t wait to see your book!

  36. Rachel Millington says:

    I think you have to pick me, it’s my 40th birthday on January 27th lol!

    I am loving the arrow trend right now. I’ve always loved arrows, they fit on every single LO of every single topic. I am buying up all the arrow products for hoarding purposes ;) Lol!

  37. Randi/rhh says:

    I really like the chevron thing, but haven’t used it much.
    And lately I have been looking at things in PL-style I think our vacation-album from last years holdiay in France will be mostely like that

  40. Kathleen says:

    Oh my, how I would love to hold one of these in my hands! At the moment I looove labeling with my Dymo and die-cutting with the Cameo :) Thanks for the chance to win, Amy!

  41. Tiffany M. says:

    Would love to win a copy of your book! My favorite technique trend right now is washi tape and divided page protectors!

  43. Lydia says:

    Thanks for this chance to win. humm….trends….I had agree with the comment above me…love the wood veneers and enamel dots! I also love the layering. There’s just so many to mention!

  44. Kat says:

    Hi, i love all the creative things you do. Your lay outs and PRoject Life pages are so unique and awesome. I love and would like to learn how to sew on paper! Love that you have included stitching templates on your new line! =)

  47. Debbie says:

    I love using stamping in journaling, and as embellishments. As far as trends…give me washi, and enamel dots. Frankly, I love just about everything in scrapbooking. Thank you for the chance to win your book. Your stickers and stamps are some of my favorites.

  50. Renee says:

    Congrats on the book! Right now I’m loving all the “polaroid” frames available in so many different materials.

  51. Lisa says:

    Wow! I remember whe I saw for the first time my book and i remember the feeling. it’s great! I’m a rookie on scrapbooking but for now, my favourite technique is “trying to learn more possible”.

    It’s a tecnique, don’t you?

    Lisa

      • Michelle says:

        Wow, I can’t believe I won the giveaway!!! Thanks so much, and I can’t wait to see your book! I’m sure everything in it will be amazing :) The email I received said not to reply because it was an automated email, so I’m going to send you another email with my mailing address.

  53. Kayla Foister says:

    My favorite trend right now is Project Life. This is my first year doing one and I’m loving it so far! I would love to win a copy of your book!

  55. Alice says:

    I’m mostly a digital scrapper but i’m super inspired by paper scrap. So my favorite technique is to make my digital pages look like paper pages ! Thanks for the chance to win.

  56. Katrina H says:

    I don’t think I really have a favorite trend, unless you count Project Life as a trend. Thanks for the chance to win! Your book looks great!

  60. Laudicia says:

    Hi, I love stamps and washi tapes. Also, the sewing on your pages (in particular in your book) looks so nice that I’m currently trying that. Thanks for a chance to win. Bye. ^_^

  64. Molly says:

    My favorite trend is definitely washi! It may not count as a trend anymore since I’ve been using it for well over a year. It goes on pretty much every layout, PL spread, and card I make! :)

  69. ginny says:

    My favorite right now is droplets of Mr Huey – but it seems to change every time I see someone do something cool!

  76. Delia says:

    I just can’t get enough of chevrons. I even thinking of putting some in my house decor… And I’m starting to look into pastel colours…. Congratulations on the book.

  77. Jeannie L says:

    I love stamping and will try to do some stamping on all my layouts. I’m loving the soft watercolored look in your Say Yes collection, arrows and washi tapes. Congrats on getting published and thanks for the giveaway.

  78. Lori says:

    Love masking and misting with Mister Huey, and you introduced me! Can’t walt to see your book. Thanks for the chance to win a copy, and congratulations!!

  80. Ami says:

    Right now I am loving my Project Life album and little wooden shapes and words. I can’t wait until June when I will get a silhouette for my birthday. I wonder if it will cut thin wood.

  82. angela says:

    I love spray mists and stamps. Thanks for the chance I really want the book so badly but am trying to save money.

  83. Lisa Federspiel says:

    I’d have to say washi tape is my new favorite right now. So many fun prints & colors to choose from, where do I start??
    Thanks Amy!

  84. Jessica Toulmin says:

    Congrats on the release of your book! That must be so exciting for you. I cannot believe you signed that many copies at one time!
    My favourite trends at the moment are: chevrons, polaroids/ frames, and patterns within patterns (eg. a page covered in circles – some of the circles are blue, some pink, some a map print, some polka dots, etc).
    Thanks for the chance to win. I would love a copy. Love your work :-)

  85. manda says:

    I am so excited about you book! My favourite things at the moment are misting/masks and wood veneer. You have also inspired me to try out hand stitching but I need a bit more practice. Thanks for the chance.

  86. Suzie says:

    I am thrilled about your new book, Amy! My favorite trend/technique is misting with spray inks & also spattering them onto my pages; it’s such a fun & easy way to add a layer of color!

  87. Maria W says:

    How fun! Can’t wait to get my hands on this book! My favorite trend is washi tape, and my favorite technique is layering. (:

  89. Julie B says:

    Congratulations on the book! Love your style, the colors and simple lines…..love the layering, misting with stencils, frames, instagram. thank you!

  91. evelynpy says:

    My favorite papercrafting trend is sequins…i use it lately on my layout and i love stitching and playing with mist. Thanks for a chance to win Amy…can’t wait to be a winner and enjoy your book here in Indonesia ^^

  93. Rosemaree says:

    I love the look of your new book. My favourite technique is creating with my daughter – 2nd would be heat embossing.

  94. Cheli Ruth says:

    So hard to choose a favorite, but I think right now it’s misting… love it! Thanks for the chance to win.

  95. LaurMKK says:

    Just completed a layout of my daughter in the tub with your Ready Set Go collection. As for trends….I like feathers. Thank you for your inspiration.

  96. TeriBeri says:

    Hi Amy!!! My favorite paper crafting trend has to be Washi Tape ♥♥ I just bought 8 more to add to my extensive collection lol

    Thanks for the chance to win!!

  97. Denise C. says:

    The song you picked for your video totally cracked me up. I’d love to see your fabulous new book. Thanks for the chance to win! I’m not sure what my favorite trend is right now. I try to take classes to mix things up. Recently I really enjoyed trying out stencils with gesso. Messy but so fun!

  105. Mariko Brown says:

    I would love to try stitching! Your new embroidery kits look so appealing. The one with the feather design is so pretty, but the alphabet set is nice, too. I’ll probably buy them both as soon as Paper Tales in SD gets them. When are you coming back there?

  106. Scrappin Annie says:

    I love being able to make my own PL style journal cards and fillers in PSE – which is why I have all of your digital elements and papers.

  108. DeAnn Lopetrone says:

    I love zig zags, chevrons, washi tape and like using the old and new. Thank you so much for the chance to win your book!!

  110. Anissa H. says:

    I love layering patterned paper and clustering embellishments. By far, my favorite things to do on a scrapbook layout right now. Thanks so much for a chance to win your book. I went to Hobby Lobby looking for it 2 days ago and they didn’t have it in stock yet.

  113. Lillian T says:

    I’m obsessed with arrows in my crafting. It’s been a little over a year since my BFF and I took a class from you at Scrapbook Territory in Berkeley. That class totally changed our crafting worlds. Thank you so much for inspiring us to really tap into our creative sides.

    Congratulations on your book and good luck on future endeavors! We’ll be cheering you on.

  114. angela says:

    Have just tried mists this week on a few projects….made a bit of a mess at first and spent a few days with a blue hand! but that is a trend I am liking now that I am getting the hang of it.

  115. Tiffany says:

    i love using alphabet/word/letters stickers, and trendwise is project life all the way (you are one of my favorite PLers… following you in 2012 was fun and look forward to seeing everything you share in 2013).

    thanks for the chance to win your book. :)

  116. Deb Turner says:

    I would love to win a copy of your book. I’ve been enjoying using twine A LOT lately. Of course I always enjoy paper, stickers, eyelets, brads, tags, ….. I’ve recently tried misting for the first time.

  117. Kim Warne says:

    I love to use embossing folders…love to add texture to my crafting projects! Thanks for the chance to win such a great giveaway. I can’t wait to get my hands on your book!

  118. Cassi says:

    I don’t want to be entered in the contest. Just wanted to let you know that I have the book and love it! The best so far in the Signature Series. Live your tips, and all the great new ideas that I haven’t seen before.

  119. Corinne says:

    So happy I received my autographed copy in the mail! You are my fave scrapbooker because not only are you so talented, you are so nice and relatable!! Thanks for the book- cant wait to dive into it!!

  121. Angie says:

    My favorite trend right now is misting and the wood veneers! Fingers crossed!! Thank u for the chance to win!! Cheers to u and your new book!!!

  124. Tiffany Rochelle says:

    I’ve been into stamping alot lately. Amy, I love the shoes you are wearing on the cover of your book! SUPER cute!

  125. Alexis says:

    Basically, I’m loving the whole project life idea, it’s less pressure than a full page scrapbook but still leaves room for little bits of scrap booking fun. :)

  129. Camile Cezar (@Camile_C) says:

    I really love the way you use aquarela, the way you paint. I really don’t have lucky when i try to something with paint, mist or aquarela.
    Love your work!!!

  131. Julia says:

    The trend I love at the moment is adding sewing and stitching to my projects. It looks great, adds dimension and can even double as another way to adhere elements to the project. Best yet – it can all be achieved without the use of a sewing machine or sewing skills! Love it!

  132. Tara says:

    My favorite trend is washi tape. I have loved it for a very long time. I think it’s super easy to use, it’s versatile and the designs now are oh so cute! It takes a lot for me to not buy every single one.

  134. Kathleen D says:

    I feel like I’m coming back full circle with scrapbooking. I started out in paper scrapping and then went fully into digital. But now with your products and the Silhouette machine I’m coming back to paper products and loving it. I love how you incorporate Mister Huey sprays to your backgrounds and use cut files on your silhouette. And then all that added goodies of your products just makes for super fun pages. Can’t wait for the new kits to get into stores.

  135. Christine Nyland says:

    My fav technique is using all my scraps to paper piece! Enjoyed the video!!! Congrats on the book!!! Hope there are many more to come ;)

  138. Laura A in OR says:

    Current faves include all of the different types of arrows and washi tape.
    You were the first person, Amy, who introduced me to washi tape on your blog!

  139. Leah Martin says:

    My favorite trend right now are metallics! I love the new mists, the foil patterned papers, the letter stickers… etc. etc.! I especially love when they are paired with natural elements like wood. I’d love to have a copy or your book, but we are conserving our money right now to buy a house.Thanks for a chance to win! :]

  141. Jeannine says:

    I like using washi tape and misting. I am very partial to stars and love the camera stamp with the heart as the lens. Thanks for sharing!

  143. Ilissa says:

    I’ve got a list of trends I LOVE but I’m gonna have to go with them cute roller date/phase stamps I think I just buy them to collect them! Thanks for the chance at your awesome book!

  144. carla hundley says:

    How great to have your bookmade!
    I love the washi/designer tapes and
    all the fun ways to use them.
    Carla from Utah

  145. Penny says:

    Love washi tape! When I don’t feel like inking up my stamps, it’s a quick and easy way to add a little fun to paper.

  146. J. Melissa Mortimer says:

    Oh my, you want me to pick just one? I don’t think I can. I love stamping, embossing, sewing, editing my photos on computer, using different fonts…I love all of it!!!
    Thanks for the chance to win an awesome giveaway! :)

  148. Ellen says:

    That’s the one where you started with… SEWING!
    I never do, beacause I’m scared sew on a page. This would be an opportunity to learn it!!

    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!
    Bye bye
    Ellen

  151. Scrappymimi says:

    Congratulation Amy! My favorite thing right now is washi tape and next runner up are wood veneers from Studio Calico. Crossing my fingers for luck!

  152. Melissa Antolovic says:

    my favourite trend at the moment is paper doileys and chevron, though chevron is still a bit hard to come by here at the moment. I really would love to see inside your book, can you post some pics of some of your favourite pages?

    • Amy says:

      Hi Melissa,
      I may go in depth a bit more on a few of the projects for my book, but because there is a digital version available as well as the print one, I am not likely doing it anytime soon. Thanks!

  153. Stephanie Pezolet says:

    Amy, congratulations on your book being published! :)
    My favorite trend is everything that has to do with cameras, mostly thanks to you! I collect camera stamps, wood veneer ones, stickers, patterned papers, etc.
    Thanks for the chance to win you autographed book.

  154. Jane S says:

    Congrats on your book. With all the great stamps constantly being released my go to technique still remains stamping.

  155. Catherine C R says:

    CONGRATS!!! It looks like an amazing book! Right now my favorite technique would be stamping on photos. I am working on my project life and using the negative space is really captivating me right now. Thanks for the chance to win.

  160. Sara says:

    I’m starting project life for the first time and finally started a blog – here’s to new starts for 2013! :)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  161. Monica says:

    I JUST got into scrap booking so I don’t know much yet… but I’m obsessed with washi tape! I layered it on my moleskin books and I love it. I found it on Pinterest of course!

  162. Caro_frenchy says:

    my favorite crafting technique not easy. I like to change but most of all it will depend on the picture(s) I want to scrap. So I can scrap something shabby or something really graphic, I can have empty pages, or overloaded ones.
    Thank for giving us a chance to win one of your signed book

  163. Peggy says:

    I would love a copy of your book it looks fabulous! My favorite technique is stamping…and embossing( although I haven’t done it in a while)
    Thanks for the chance to win!

  167. Dee Cummins says:

    I love washi tape right now and layering behind the photo and mixing pattern papers. I would love a copy of your book! Thanks, Amy.

  170. AnitaP says:

    So excited for your new book! Congratulations! My favorite trend right now is everything GOLD!!! Thanks for the chance to win! :)

  172. Kathy Rohe says:

    So happy for you and your new book. You are a great source of inspiration for me. I’d love to have that book. Thanks for the chance to win.

  177. Rebecca Graper says:

    I love stamping and layering. Would like to learn more about hybrid scrapbooking, love the mixed look of it.

  180. cindy b. says:

    oh man i hope im not too late! i must get my hands on this book!! fav trend right is anything CHEVRON… LOVE IT!!
    ps. and using little banners..

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