Ethnic Scrapbooking Book Reviews
Ethnic Scrapbooking is an excellent book and model for all scrapbookers. The layout and cover were both outstanding. I was totally impressed with contents within ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. I believe that Ms. Sanford has done an outstanding job putting together such a wonderful dedication for her sister, Candace, and I also think that it demonstrates how proud Ms. Sanford is of her ancestry, values and beliefs. All of this is clearly displayed in her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. This is a book that indeed will inspire and motivate all scrapbookers or aspiring visual artists/fine artists, or even professional artists.
I only wish that there were more contents for her book, ETHNIC SCRAPBOOKING. All in all, Ms. Sanford has compelled a remarkable journey and book!! Congratulations, Ms. Sanford. I look forward to reading your next book! Stay blessed~
Five Stars Rating
Reviewed by Afrika Midnight Asha Abney
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I'd like to say, "CONGRATULATIONS," to my friend Lisa Sanford for the release of her new book, "Ethnic Scrapbooking." This book celebrates cultural awareness and preservation.
We all have an ethnicity. Whether American, Irish, Italian, Latin, German or Asian etc., this book celebrates multi-cultures and how we interact with them each day. It also encourages simply celebrating, "YOU." It can easily be used to inspire a "Book of Me." "Here is a quote I found on another board from someone who recently purchased the book:
"I just finished reading your book! I really took my time and savored each page. I was quite impressed with the way you were able to incorporate the cultures of others as well as your own into your layouts....I am now inspired to incorporate more of my heritage in my every day layouts. Congratulations for a job well done!" Staci. Well said! Tiare Smith
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"I received my book in the mail today and it is exquisite! I will cherish it as any fine work of art. Your choice of layouts, your commentary throughout, everything is just.... WOW!!!"
Cheryl Hepburn
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"I didn't know what to expect when I ordered this book, but I love it. What tugged at me the most was that you used all ethnic nationalities. I loved it and will be getting it for my friends soon."
Era Edwards
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"In the wonderful world of scrapbooking it is an HONOR to have a talented artist as yourself to feature Ethnicity the way you have. Your perspectives are fresh and well needed in this community. I HAVE read your book from front to back and enjoyed every little detail. It was such a privilege to not only meet you, scrap with you but, also have a signed copy of your book! Thank you and I WILL spread the word. Many Blessings!!!"
Angela Daughtry
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Congratulations on your new book! I work at a library and think this would be an excellent book for our collection. I went to Ghana this summer and met other librarians and will email them regarding your book. Thank you so much for putting in the time to blog. I met you in Chicago at a Color an Angel workshop a few years ago and had no idea about scrapbooking. Now I can't stop taking pictures and saving "stuff". I really can't stress enough how inspirational your time, talent and good nature are, for scrapbooking in general, but for African Americans even more so. I wish someone in my family had scrapbooked, even finding baby pictures is rare. So thank you, thank you, thank you.
Ramona Byrd-Pope
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Even though I am a white girl in Montana, I could relate to a lot of what was said (on the podast with Adrienne Nixon). I am originally from Miami and moved up here after the hurricanes. Our local scrapbooking stores are excellent, but even so, there is a diversity that I am missing. Not everyone shares the same idea of beauty, and I’m glad Lisa is exploring that in the book.
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One thing that was said in the podcast really meant something to me - how fabric patterns and fashions
influence so many other things - like scrapbook paper styles. Lisa was talking about how she really relatedto the Indonesian prints and I immediately thought of this article from my Selvedge magazine.
It traces the Dutch Wax Resist method of printing on fabric from Indonesia, to the Netherlands, to West Africa (during colonial times), where it still worn today.
Heidi
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I have never been interested in scrapbooking before but, I found this book entertaining as well as a spark of motivation to begin creating my own book of family history. Photos have so many stories to tell and you have helped in the developement of my appreciation for such. I will be sharing this with my family and friends.
Rob Howze
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I regularly create scrapbook pages about my favorite ethnic holidays which include Kwanzaa, Juneteenth and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then I purchased the book, Ethnic Scrapbooking by Lisa Sanford. Lisa's 116 page book encompasses more than African American layouts. As you turn the pages you will find colorful and creative layouts about the Jewish, Indian, Asian, African and Latin American cultures, along with many others. The book also contains tips to make ethnic pages of your own as well as a peek into Lisa's studio. I truly enjoyed reading this book.
Staci Williams
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