Artwork by Linda Warlyn of St. Charles, Illinois graces the cover
of this issue. You can read more about her techniques in Sample Instructions.
In
This Issue...
Hooked
on Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 by Linda Cave
Create fabulous oceanic creatures by embellishing papiér
mâché with specialty papers.
Accordion
Sea Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 by Dawn Wilson
In a fresh and unique fashion, each book by this artist makes
a statement about the beauty of water and nature.
Message
in a Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 by Diana Giambrone
By using lyrics from a popular song as inspiration, the artist
embellishes a pre-cut card kit with stunning results.
Funky
Fish Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 by Laurie LaRiviere
Mini art quilts are hot! Take the plunge by using bright fabric
scraps and rubber stamps to make quilted fish tags.
Nautical
Treasure Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 by Victoria Gertenbach
Turn matchboxes into sweet keepsake boxes.
Mermaid’s
Specimen Box . . . . . . . . . . . .18 by Jackie Morgan
A breathtaking assemblage with assorted treasures.
Dad’s
Memory Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 by Julie Wood
Check out a fun way to create interesting texture and color with
a little bit of masking tape and shoe polish.
Background
Papers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 by Meredith Cummings
Learn how to use your mistakes instead of throwing them away.
The Lively
Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . .33 by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and
some quick-and-easy techniques.
A Call for
Creativity: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Boards Books, Reconstructed by Janet Hofacker
For those who have never altered a book, children’s board books
are the perfect place to start.
With One Palette:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Charcoal • Cream • Red • Turquoise by Olivia Thomas
Artist Portfolio:
Jill Haddaway . . . . . . . .100 by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Expressions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book
arts, art stamping, and calligraphy.
The Last Page:
Packages of Hope
& Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 by Jenny Doh
Letters to the
Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 by Our Readers
The Business
of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 by Quinn McDonald
The author teaches you the business of growing your product line.
Enlighten Me
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Book Reviews by Sylvia Valle
An Artful Journey:
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Ann Arbor Art Fair by Catherine Hightower
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