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COVER STORY:

GOURD MASQUERADE
Playful, quirky or spooky, each beautifully carved gourd is alive with personality.



SHEER EFFECTS WITH LIQUID POLYMER CLAY

Intricate designs shimmer with delicate translucence.



PAPER BARGELLO

The ancient textile craft is reinvented with a distinctly contemporary feel.


Book With Valley In The Middle

Nature winds through this simple yet sophisticated book.


ALTERED BOOKS BROUGHT DOWN TO KNEE-LEVEL

Children’s books aren’t just for children anymore.



ENJOYING THE PROCESS:
An Interview With Christelle Lachapelle

In the midst of a busy life, this artist savors the creative process.



AN INTERSECTION OF CULTURE, SPIRIT AND FAITH: The Art of Charyla Bridges Olsen

Faith and service are honored in these works of calligraphic

FABULOUS FILM CANISTERS

These decorative containers are wonderfully useful and incredible works of art.

ASIAN NECKLACES

Bright colors and funky geometric shapes bring a sense of playfulness to these necklaces.



FAUX STAINED AND ETCHED GLASS

Clinging Vine-L and pigment inks duplicate the look of stained and etched glass.

JUNK BRACELETS

The contents of a junk drawer become “junque” jewelry with this creative technique.



RESTORING MY SPIRIT THROUGH ART

An artist discovers the healing power of creativity.

ART IN A CIGAR BOX

The small confines of cigar boxes open onto a world of artistic possibilities.




TEA
Vivid papers and exotic stamps turn an ordinary box into an artful chest.


BELLA TUSCANY

The sun-drenched colors of Tuscany infuse art with romance.


THE CHECKERBOARD CRAZE

Simple to create, these bold, eye-catching patterns add visual punch to your art.


GOLDEN SEASHELL DREAM BOX

Store your treasures in luxury in this richly colored and gilded cache.


CREATIVE CARVING

The Carving Consortium promotes individual expression, creative camaraderie AND you get to carve your own stamps!



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practical stamping
by Vesta Abel
tools and temptations
by Hilari Ford
syn's clay table
by syndee holt
art-full life
by Hilari Ford
calendar of events
resource guide
ad index
express yourself
art of shopping
by Kathie Gillaspey
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