January/February 2003 "Casablanca: A Romance" Special Features: Altered BINGO Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 by Janet Hofacker Seems like we're altering everything these days, but it turns out that BINGO cards are terrific supports for collages, paintings, and arty book covers. Enameled Embossing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 by Lea Everse Think of it as ultra-thick marbling with heated embossing powders. The effect is stunning, and oh-so-easy! Confessions of a Packrat . . . . . . . . . . . .15 by Gerry Charm He retired, fell in love, and started a new business. But when this packrat discovered collage, his dreams really began to come true. Iris Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 by Catherine Mace If you love teabag folding, a form of modular origami, you'll really flip over iris folding—it’s easier, faster, and it’s fun for all ages. Cloisonné Medallions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 by Linda Symank The artist was inspired by an ancient Chinese art to duplicate cloisonné medallions with her own craft materials. Hearts Take Wing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 by Diana Twedt These little tags will go straight to your heart. Paper Arts Jewelry for Valentines . . . . . .58 by Diana Twedt Here’s true romance: Winged paper hearts, wrapped with love. Add to Cart  Price $8.25 sent Media Rate postpaid
	March/April 2003 "Tea in the Secret Garden" Special Features: Embossing Handmade Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 by Leslie Ebert Embossing paper by etching her own designs in metal provides the artist with an added layer of detail to engage the viewer. Paper Tea Party Hats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  . . . . . . . . . . . .30 by Barb Schoonover These tiny treasures will enchant you! Add to Cart  Price $8.25 sent Media Rate postpaid (LAST ISSUE)
	May/June 2003 "Jurassic Art" Special Features: Jurassic Jewelry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 by Amy Wellenstein Learn to make faux fossils with Fred Mullett's art stamps, polymer clay, and your own imagination! Then the artist shows you how to make Jurassic Jewelry: a gorgeous "fossil" pendant and matching cuff bracelet. Spackle Cave Paintings . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 by Lana Thompson Experimenting with texture mediums can lead to unexpected places …. Inspired by Ancient Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 by Alison Rieder Inspired by artists of long ago, the author uses earthy colors, heavy textures and ancient symbolism to create her masterpieces. Ruffled Plastic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 A New Approach to Shrink Art by Lise Steenerson Pearl Ex, gel medium and shrink plastic provide an exciting combination. Add to Cart  Price $8.25 sent Media Rate postpaid (LAST ISSUE)
	September/October 2003 "Journey to San Miguel" Special Features: Handmade Milagros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 by Ricë Freeman-Zachery Handmade milagros are terrific not only for jewelry, but for adorning boxes and the covers of journals and for making shrines and plaques to protect your home and family. Fabric Art Journals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 by Janet Hofacker Her Frida Khalo fabric-based art journals pay homage to this great Mexican artist; now you, too can make a beautiful fabric journal with stamping and embellishing techniques. The Poor Man’s Printing Press . . . . . . . .24 by Susan Socotch A revolutionary idea hit the author in the middle of the night: How to use her Atlas pasta machine as a printing press for making collographs, image transfers and more. Remember September: A Mail-Art Memorial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 by Gail Ellspermann Learn how you can participate in the next mail-art memorial to 9/11 victims and their families. Dia de los Muertos: A Matchbox Shrine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 by Cheryl Thorpe Make “miniature masterpieces” with rubber stamped dominos and a cool shrine image. Paper Primer: Mexican Bark Paper . . . .54 by Catherine Hightower Amate (Mexican bark paper) is a beautiful earth tone paper with a rich texture and suede-like quality. It’s acid-free and ideal for collage, bookbinding, rubber stamping, and more. Celebrating Dia de los Muertos . . . . . . .58 by Carrie Edelmann-Avery Learn the true meaning behind this often-misunderstood holiday celebrating the lives of our ancestors. Add to Cart  Price $8.25 sent Media Rate postpaid
	January/February 2004 "An Affair to Remember" Special Features: An Artful Journey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Romance of France by Sharilyn Miller Travel along with the editor as she shares her adventures in the Languedoc region of Southwest France. Textile Tech: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Make Your Own Customized Fabrics with Photo Canvas by Victoria Gertenbach Funky, customized fabrics are as close as your desktop inkjet printer! Vintage Visions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Enhancing Your “Antique” Art by Olivia Thomas The author shares her techniques for making “vintage” art with today’s materials. A New Technique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 for Layering Your Art: Angel Butterflies by Gail Russakov Start with magazine clippings, and then add tissue papers and mixed-media materials. Incorporate a hardware-store product called Nevr Dull, and you’ve got a new collage technique. Cover Story: Foiling It . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 by Christine Adolph Add a rainbow of hues to your art—with the help of foils and collage techniques. Lunchbox Clocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 by Janet Hofacker Time for lunch! Using paint, collage and rubber stamps, learn how to convert a small lunchbox into a fun clock for your art studio. Responding to the Call: . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Miniature Art Quilts by our readers They’re rubber stamped, embellished, quilted and beaded: A plethora of arty quilts was the enthusiastic response to our latest call for creativity. Trees, Book Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 & The How of Creativity by Jean Linville “Through my artwork inspired by trees,” says the author, “I hope to make people pause and think about their own relationship to the environment.” Add to Cart  Price $8.25 sent Media Rate postpaid