Artwork by Karen Carpenter from Mansfield, Ohio graces the cover of this issue. Read Sample Instructions to learn about the cover art pieces. Also, read her article, Collaged Squares, found on page 24 in this issue.
For the Record ...
SEP/OCT 2005
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The correct Web address for Gillian Allen, author of the Altered Tins & Bottles article, is www.art-e-zine.co.uk/ gillianrallen.html.
•The embellished envelope from J. Osborn in Letters To the Editor, uses an image from artist Lynda Barry.
JUL/AUG 2005
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The full name of the author of the Imagine article is Caterina Giglio.
• The correct name and Web address for the artist featured in the Free From Struggle article is Marylou Falstreau at www.mfalstreau.com.
In
This Issue...
Altered Photo Ornaments . . . . . . . . . . 12 by Karen Michel
The queen of photo alteration, Karen Michel, shares her techniques to make beautiful star-shaped altered photo ornaments.
Whirlwind Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 by Lynn Slevinsky
Ancient scroll books are recreated with modern tools for a gorgeous project that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
Collaged Squares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 by Karen Carpenter
Use wooden squares to make specially-themed collages to give as gifts.
Ornaments of Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 by Cynthia Shaffer
Use treasured photos and transparencies to make adorable ornaments for your tree or home.
Glass Tag Advent Calendar . . . . . . . . . 46 by Angela Cartwright
Join Angela Cartwright as she counts down the days with her shimmery and shabby advent calendar.
A Technique By Chance . . . . . . . . . . . 74 by Karen Russell
Learn about a unique technique – using ultra thick embossing powder – that magically blends paper patterns with copies of photos.
Family Traditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 by Renee Camacho
Use an extra-large copy of a color photo and detailed machine-stitching to create a scrapbook page that documents your family’s traditions.
Dickens Advent Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 78 by Gail Jacobson
Wooden circles and etched copper are used to construct an advent calendar that cleverly tells the classic tale of Dickens’ Christmas Carol.
Cover Artists in Review . . . . . . . . . . . 84 by Jenny Doh
Meet the artists who created the artwork for the covers of Somerset Studio this past year, and learn what they’re up to this holiday season.
2005 Article Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
An alphabetical listing of all 2005 Somerset Studio articles.
With One Stamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Artwork by Debbi Baker, Anita Byers, Renee Camacho, Nancy Curry, and Joanne Pavia
The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . 29 by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick and-easy techniques.
With One Palette: Black, Red, Violet,
& Yellow-Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 by Leslie Altman
Editor’s Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 by Jenny Doh
A review of must-have products for the art and craft enthusiast.
Artist Portfolio: Anna Corba . . . . . . . 100 by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and lettering arts.
The Last Page: The Gifted Child . . . . 160 by Gail Chase
Letter From the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 by Jenny Doh
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 by Our Readers
Book Reviews
The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 by Quinn McDonald
Assess whether you are ready to enter the world of consignment work.
Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 by Sylvia Valle
