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departments
3 Letter from the Editor
4 Mail Call — tell us how we’re doing
6 Artful Calling Cards — embellished business cards by our readers
8 Take Ten — great ideas for quick and easy cards in less than 10 minutes
42 Finders Keepers — found items that make great art
43 Classic Sampler — uninterrupted pages of stamped samples
76 On the Horizon — coming in our next issue
77 The Stamper’s Creative Resource Guide — your source for great stamping products, services, new ideas and information
88 Online Connections — shop at these fine stores on the web
90 The Place to Be — conventions, fairs and excursions for stampers everywhere
91 The Place to Create — classes, workshops and demonstrations around the globe
92 We Challenge You — show us your stuff with these upcoming themes and stamping challenges
93 Submission Guidelines — how to get a free Stampers’ Sampler
95 Tempting Template — one in every issue! Pick your favorite and show us what you can do
96 The Finishing Touch — ideas for adding a final touch to your cards and projects
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features
18 Guest Artist
For Lisa Williams of Greer, South Carolina stamping allows her to use the creative side of her brain, since she uses her technical side so much in her stressful job as a pharmacist. In this feature you’ll see her fi nely executed cards with a lot of attention to detail.
23 Envelope ATCs
Here’s a clever way to show off your Artist Trading Cards. These envelope ATCs designed by Audrey Hernandez of Dayton Beach, Florida use brown craft envelopes that are stamped and embellished on the outside with coordinating ATCs tucked inside.
26 Hidden Message Card
This interactive card by Zeva Cho of Belmont, California has hidden sentiments and fl oral images that come into view when the ribbon-pull is drawn to the right.
28 Gentleman Paper Dolls
Who says paper dolls have to be girls? Here are some great paper dolls that celebrate guys! Use this simple template to cut out your doll and then let your imagination do the rest.
34 Elements of Wonder
Socrates said, “Wisdom begins the wonder,” and so it is with these beautiful works of art by Debbie Weller of Kalispell, Montana. Her work tells a story about bits and pieces coming together to create something bigger.
36 French Fry Bag Books
Wanna save some calories and create art at the same time? Robin Clendenning of Oakhurst, California found a clever way to bypass the fries by using the French fry bags to make two unique books.
39 Celebrating Wishes & Dreams
These delightful cards designed by Lori Lundy of Kentwood, Missouri, are clever and hopeful cards that encourage you to celebrate all your wishes and dreams. |
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