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The most inspired. author and book signing event of a lifetime! All gathered together under one roof at inspired, both teachers and students in this first of it's kind creative experience to celebrate the art and the artist in everyone.

Bring your personal copies or purchase copies of your favorite books on site while you meet and mingle with some of the most creative voices and authors in the craft industry.
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event logo meet the INSPIRED. authors
a collective gathering of the most talented woman in the craft industry.
donna downey
craft media/
scrapbooking author
2 brand new books in the "yes, it's a scrapbook series"
me booksEven if you don't sew, Fabric Scrapbooking will show you 25 ways to combine photos and fabric to create beautiful home décor pieces, wearable art and albums. Step-by-step instructions will guide you through each project and help you create projects you'll cherish.

In A Photos-First Approach to Designing Layouts, Donna teaches you how to create layouts where your photos take center stage by using 25 photos-only sketches to make over 100 reusable page designs. These multi-photo sketches also get more of your photos on each page, allowing you to scrap even more memories.
kal barteski
fine
art
author

LoveLife is a movement.
kal book
LoveLife - Collected is just the beginning. In 2001, artist Kal Barteski decided life passed too quickly and often without notice of meaning... The pace of life left her without appreciation for what was important until it was too late. So she changed - she changed her mind and that changed her life. She decided to draw an image every week along with a short written poem that she emailed to a very small group of friends. Those friends spread the word and within fifty weeks, 'a few' became a thousand - around the world. She connects with others through her triumphs and heartbreaks. LoveLife is about finding and losing the moments that make us who we are...

LoveLife is moving.
LoveLife continues. The book contains the first 154 weeks, but the story continues still. Currently, more than 217 weeks are included in the archives.
 
claudine hellmuth
mixed media/collage
author 		claudine book"This is a beautiful, beautiful book" - Martha Stewart
My newest book focuses on collage with an exciting, colorful and whimsical approach. There are 16 new collage techniques combining textures, photos, lettering and other hand drawn elements. A section on color will help you liven up your palette! With my guidance, you'll learn how to turn photos of your friends, family and even pets into amazing works of art! Take a look inside, Collage Discovery Workshop: Beyond the Unexpected!
 
Collage Discovery Workshop was released in 2003. It is currently in it's 5th printing and has sold over 45,000 copies.

"I hope that by reading this book and using some my of 'tricks of the trade', the readers' will fall in love with working in collage as I have. I'll help them discover background techniques, to get their artwork started. We'll do image transfer techniques, beeswax collage and a variety of other methods to get them on their way to working in mixed media collage. Most importantly, I have a section on composition with easy to understand tips to create successful artworks. Even someone who's never done collage before will feel like a pro!"
tena sprenger
scrapbooking
author		 tena books
Popular scrapbook designers Carol Wingert and Tena Sprenger are known for their distinctive styles and gorgeous artistry. In Artful Memories, the pair shows papercrafters and scrapbookers how to create art that captures their most treasured memories. The book:

-Gives readers the best of both worlds, pairing 20+ step-by-step projects with a gallery of impressive and inspiring designs

-Hits all the hottest craft arenas with eye-catching sections on paper arts, fabric arts, bookmaking and framed art

Tremendous crossover potential--intersects several crafting areas, taking techniques and inspiration from scrapbooking, altered art, and book making

*Trendsetting techniques some using new products for the first time are featured in 30 step-by-step projects

*Fresh angle--project themes go beyond the typical (for example, birthday parties and weddings) and focus on significant relationships that grow and deepen during everyday lives

The memory art featured in Lifelines takes scrapbooking to a new level of artfulness in projects including handmade books, wall art and scrapbook pages showcasing the latest techniques in papercrafting and altered arts. The book explores a variety of relationships and personal connections through distinctive projects, showing readers how to chronicle their day-to-day lives and the lives of their loved ones (both in the present and the past). Lifelines is technique driven, so not only will readers be inspired terrific ideas, they'll be able to re-create the projects themselves with the aid step-by-step photography.

With crossover appeal, hot crafts and hotter authors, it's a can't-miss title!

cathy zielske
scrapbook author cathy bookKnown for her signature style, captivating photography and candid approach to journaling, Cathy has inspired a new breed of scrapbookers who want to preserve their memories simply, and with a classic, hip style.

A graphic designer by trade, Cathy began scrapbooking as a way to give more context and meaning to the photographs she cherished. What she didn't realize initially was the powerful way in which scrapbooking allows us to examine and celebrate the very essence of what our lives are truly about. "This hobby is all about honoring who we are, how we fit into the grand scheme of life, and everything in between. In short--the good stuff," she says.

 
ali edwards
scrapbook author ali books










Ali Edwards is well known for her charming ability to capture the everyday moments of life on beautiful layouts. In her third book, Ali explores scrapbooking as a form of life art.

Follow along with Ali as she teaches you how to scrapbook your life moments and share your stories in a way that's real, authentic and a true reflection of your personality. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to take their scrapbooking to the next level!
renee pearson
digital
design
author 

reneepearson

Renee Pearson is an Associate Editor at Digital Scrapbooking magazine where she writes a regular column on digital design. This established star in the digital scrapbooking world broke new ground with her bestselling book, "Digital Designs for Scrapbooking." The sequel to that book, "Digital Designs for Scrapbooking 2: Making Your Own" is quickly becoming the new "must have" digital techniques book.

Renee's easy to understand teaching and writing style makes her an in-demand teacher. She teaches digital scrapbooking workshops internationally and online at bigpicturescrapbooking.com.
 wendy smedley
scrapbook author wendy bookOverwhelmed by creative clutter? With 26 years of combined experience, professional scrapbooker Wendy Smedley and professional organizer Aby Garvey will guide you through the process of creating your very own organized and inspired workspace. Overflowing with tips, quizzes, projects, and inspired scrapbook spaces, The Organized & Inspired Scrapbooker will help you define your scrapbooking approach and discover how to organize your stash in ways that support your hobby. Plus, you will learn from the beautiful spaces of Stacy Julian, Renee Pearson, and other inspiring scrapbookers.
 
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april 10-12, 2008   concord, nc