The latest entry in the Paper Craft Workshop series shows just how easy it can be to express yourself with the popular art form of collage. Most of the elements needed for this technique come from “found” materials such as images from magazines and newspapers, making it a means of expression that is immediately accessible to everyone. The history of collage is explored here before going on to look at the specific techniques involved. Subjects covered include supplies, preparations, stages of design, decorative elements, gluing techniques, using and creating transparencies, and how to protect your finished work. An extensive list of sample projects is also included to get the creative wheels spinning right away.   Whether it’s scrapbooking, journaling, or just crafting gifts for friends, this handy book is full of ideas and techniques. Broken down into sections on general information, such as history, supplies, and design pointers, and projects from basic to more specialized methods, it certainly covers a wide range of details. With so much information in the beginning section, crafters can get started on their own ideas right away, but the projects Browning includes are fun and flexible. She presents ideas for flat collage pages to highlight snapshots, make truly unique and personalized note cards, and embellish gifts; or cast your own 3-D collages to create one-of-a-kind art pieces.The wide range of design possibilities, with the results illustrated in tons of color photos, is sure to inspire and encourage crafters of every stripe and experience level. --Tina Coleman Used Book in Good Condition