Making Memory Books and Journals by Hand offers easy-to-follow instructions for more than thirty projects that connect and preserve life's important occasions and friendships. Readers will learn how to make personalized photo albums, travel diaries, wedding albums, portfolios, and dream catcher booklets using creative studio techniques such as wax resist, leaf printing, and plaster paper. The writer in each of us will delight in learning how to hand-craft daily journals of all kinds, including garden, art, and recipe logs. An appealing and approachable guide, this book will help any reader transform a jumble of snapshots and notes into a beautiful collection of our most cherished moments.

Introduces tools and techniques for creating scrapbooks, travel logs, and memory books, while suggesting a variety of ways to decorate their covers and pages

Combine your love of crafting, fabric, and reading to create unique volumes for preserving your memories. The 24 projects feature a variety of binding methods as well as inventive techniques like transferring photos onto textiles.

Step-by-step instructions for making several different types of keepsake boxes.

Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.

What will your children remember of their childhood? Calling all moms who want to break out of monotony, distraction, and busyness to a life of making lasting memories with your kids and drawing your family closer to one another and to God! What’s the solution to gaining the balanced, meaningful life you desire with your family? Create traditions that bring joy and significance! Popular "Smartter Each Day" blogger and mom of three, Jessica Smartt explains why memory-making is the puzzle piece that today’s families are longing for. As Jessica shares her ideas, traditions, and beautiful insights on parenting in this well-written resource guide, she highlights the tradition-gifts kids need most with 300+ unique traditions including: Food: memories that stick to your ribs Holidays: fall bucket lists, crooked Christmas trees, and lingering over Lent Spontaneity: going on adventures Faith: why you need the puzzle box Memory-Making Mom is jam-packed with her own favorite childhood traditions, those she has started with her own children, traditions tied to the Christian faith, and additional ideas that you can take and tailor to suit your needs. Jessica also offers spiritual guidance and practical encouragement to modern parents to keep on adventuring—even when they are fighting distractions, are on a budget, and exhausted.