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Autumn 2002

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MINNIE
by Diana Twedt
Grandma Minnie taught the artist how to drink strong, black “Norwegian” coffee— and other important life lessons. You can read more about Minnie and find out how to create an elegant foam core frame on page 44.

8 IMAGES WORTH REPEATING: REMEMBERING FAMILY MEMBERS WITH CUSTOM STAMPS
by Lynne Perrella
As the author discovers, rubber stamps made from family photos allow you to create sentimental works of art.

18 A GREATMAN BY ALLMEASURES: SCRAPBOOK PAGES FOR DAD
by Carol Wingert
He escaped Nazi Germany to become a tailor in America, outfitting U.S. astronauts in space suits.

23 GAIL CHASE: PROFILE OF AN ARTIST INSPIRED BY THE PAST
by Kathryn Bold
This artist’s work reflects her love of sepia-toned pictures— and a good story.

28 MORE PRECIOUS THAN DIAMONDS: GRANDMOTHER’S JEWELRY LINKS THREE GENERATIONS
by Sharilyn Miller
She made the crystals from her grandmother’s necklace sparkle again.

34 HERITAGE HOLIDAY GIFTS: MAKE MEMORABLE PRESENTS FOR LOVED ONES
by Marie Browning, Sandy Mooney, Ricë Freeman-Zachery and Lesley Jacobs Your loved ones will always treasure gifts you can make using family photos.

42 VINTAGE PHOTO NOTE CARDS
by Janet Hofacker
For a personal touch, try these sweet and simple-to-make cards

44 GRANDMA MINNIE AND OTHER ‘DARING WOMEN’
by Diana Twedt
With these foam core frames, the artist honors her ancestors.

50 A PICTURE BOOK THAT CELEBRATES SISTERS
by Kristin Hernberg
An aunt reminds her nieces that your sister is always your best friend.

56 CUTTING-EDGE COLLAGES WITH A SENSE OF HISTORY
by Claudine Hellmuth
There’s something old, something new about these collages, which combine vintage images in a contemporary style.

14 PAPER TRAIL: JOURNALING FOR POSTERITY
Kitchen Journals—Savoring Life in the Heart of the Home
by Linda Blinn

30 GENERATIONS: DISCOVERING YOUR ROOTS
First Steps to Exploring Your Family History
by Maureen A. Taylor

40 HEIRLOOMS FOR HOME: LINENS, FURNISHINGS AND INTERIOR ACCENTS
Comforting Family Photo Pillows
by Kim A. Russon

46 READERS INVITATIONAL: TRY THIS TECHNIQUE
Make a Souvenir of Scraps/Piecing Together My Life Story
by Barbara Levine

54 PRESERVING THE PAST: CARE FOR PHOTOS, DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS
Keeping Your Family History Records Straight
by Bev Kirschner Braun

61 THE FAMILY ALBUM: ARTWORK FROM OUR READERS

96 REMEMBRANCES: A READER’S TRIBUTE
Publisher Kellene Giloff recalls her father, the "Giver of Dreams."

16 LEGACY’S LIBRARY: BOOK REVIEWS

32 TOOLS FOR CREATIVITY: NEW PRODUCT REVIEWS

83 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: HOW TO SHARE YOUR FAMILY HISTORY ART

85 SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS

88 BEGINNING BASICS: ART STAMPING & PAPERMAKING

89 BEGINNING BASICS: GENEALOGY

90 BEGINNING BASICS: COMPUTER TALK

91 BEGINNING BASICS: SCRAPBOOKING

92 TIMELY EVENTS: WORKSHOPS, TOURS & CONVENTIONS

94 LOOKING AHEAD: WHAT’S IN THE NEXT Legacy

95 RESOURCE GUIDE

SYLVIA BISSONNETTE:
COVER AND PAGES 19, 24-25, 27, 28, 35, 41, 46-47, 57

J.D. GIBBS PHOTOGRAPHY:
PAGES 8-12, 14-15, 18, 20-22, 23, 26, 32-33, 36-39, 42-43, 44-45, 48, 50-52, 54-55, 56, 58-60, 61-72, 74