The Look Book: Autumn Leaves

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Reported by Amber Ulmer

When I first started scrapbooking a couple years ago, I really wanted to develop my "look" and my "style". This book really came in handy in helping me achieve my own personal "LOOK".

It caters to all styles due to the many designers that The Look Book, by Autumn Leaves, features. With 8 Chapters, this idea book focuses on the many topics that we scrapbook about. These chapters are full of great inspiration; from story-telling to adding those special details that makes a page eye catching. The Look Book features these talented designers: Danielle Thompson, Jackie Bonette, Kelli Crowe, Elsie Flannigan, Jenni Bowlin, Shelley Laming, Jamie Waters, Mellette Berezoski, Lisa McGarvey, Tara Whitney, Erica Hernandez, Teresa McFayden, and Maria Grace Abuzman.

You are bound to find a designer among this list that can direct you to finding YOUR look.

One of my favorite features of The Look Book is the little personal features about the designers throughout the book. It really helped me "get to know" the designers and where they find their inspiriation and how they developed their look. Here is a photo from my book about Danielle Thompson.

Throughout the book, there are some question and answer features from the designers that might lead you in the right direction to finding your look. Questions like: "What is your trademark look?" or "What are your favorite techniques?" and "What inspires you?" could really get your brain going down the right path to finding your look. There is also an abundance of inspiriational layouts to look through along with a supply list, which is always helpful.

The last chapter of The Look Book is the "Artist Exhibit". It takes you into the artist's scrap space and gives you a nice little tour. Along with some layouts, it gives you a little idea of what these artists NEED to scrapbook and achieve their look along with some of their favorite things. A nice personal touch if you ask me. I love getting to know the artist especially since this hobby is so personal. Here is a peek at Jenni Bowlin's Artist Exhibit page.

I still reach for The Look Book when I'm struggling on finding that perfect little touch that my page needs. It's a perfect idea book for all levels of scrapbooking.

You can purchase "The Look Book" through Scrapbooker Online and CreativeXpress

Now that I have spent some time in my Look Book, I have developed my style. Here is a layout of mine that The Look Book really helped me to develop.

Do you have this book? Share you thoughts with everyone in the comments. We'd love to hear all about your look!