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BRIDGE OF SIGHS
by Carolyn Congrove
Take your art beyond the image. Make the frame a piece of art in itself, as Carolyn Congrove explains in her article “Touch of Romance.” For “Bridge of Sighs,” Carolyn took cues from the beauty of Venice, where she shot the photograph, and incorporated the sense romance onto her frame. For details on how Carolyn created her frame, please see her article, “Touch of Romance,” on page 29.
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FLOWERS FOR LINN: A True Colors Tribute to a Fellow Artist
13 artists celebrate the life of Linn Jacobs in a bouquet of remembrance.
by Lynne Perrella
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TOUCH OF ROMANCE: Create a Fabulous, Old-Fashioned Frame
Basic black frames become their own works of art.
by Carolyn Congrove
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SEWN STORIES: Fabric Books Weave a Way to the Past
Like the softness of a well-worn blanket, these fabric books comfort in
their warmth.
by Nellie Wortman and Lin Frye
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A CHRISTMAS STORY
An artist’s grandmother tells a holiday tale of law breaking and an
unexpected feast.
by Sherry Laffoon and Rose Schoolcraft
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THREE MUSES: Layouts Celebrate a Flapper, Fairy Godmother and Cowgirl
A touch of whimsy, sass, and celebration with these lively ladies.
by Carlene Federer
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MATERIAL MEMORIES: Fabric Wall Hangings Bring the Past to Life
Fabric fuses photos and memories with a nostalgic flair.
by Virginia King
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TIME PASSAGES: A Board Book for My Son
Vibrant colors and a mother’s love transform a child’s book into a boy’s
journey toward manhood.
by Christina Erickson
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VISUAL MEMOIRS: Collages Capture the Essence of a Person, Place or Event
Three soulful collages cast remembrance in a new light.
by Carolyn M. Abrams
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS PAST: Trim a Tree with Mini Family Portraits
Start a new holiday tradition with these darling personalized ornaments.
by Lori Lundy
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ARTIST Q&A: Ginger McSwain Just Wants to Have Fun with Her Layouts
A lively interview with a fun-loving, prolific scrapbook artist.
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FLAG IT: An Accordion Book Filled with Memories
Peel-and-stick fabric and family photos pair up for a playful book.
by Suzanne Webb
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PAGES: From Our Readers’ Personal Collections
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CYBER ART: Creating with Technology
An Introduction to Digital Collage
by Michelle Shefveland
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DETAILS: Creative Touches & Techniques
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GETTING THE PICTURE: Make the Most of Your Photographs
Blueprints: Turn Your Photos into Cyanotypes
by Erikia Ghumm
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SCRAPBOOKING ON A DIME: Money-Saving Tips & Techniques
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REMEMBRANCES: A Reader’s Tribute
A Date to Remember
by Robin Clendenning
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FROM THE HEART: Handcrafted Gifts for Friends & Family
‘Tis the Season Tag Album: An Ornament to Hold Holiday Memories
by Melodee Langworthy
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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Artwork from Our Readers
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THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: Digital Scrapbook Pages
SPECIAL
BONUS!
Artists’
paper between pages 80 and 81.
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TIMELY EVENTS: Workshops, Tours & Conventions
101
LOOKING AHEAD: What’s in the Next Legacy
98
TOOLS FOR CREATIVITY: New Product Reviews
102
LEGACY’S LIBRARY: Book Reviews
100
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: How to Share Your Heritage/Memory Art
Here
are just a few highlights from our December/January 2006 issue!
"Flowers for Linn: A True Colors Tribute to a Fellow Artist" by Lynne Perrella
Lynne Perrella leads 12 other artists in a tribute to fellow artist Linn Jacobs. Nina Bagley, Claudine Hellmuth, Sarah Fishburn, Teesha Moore, Michelle Ward, and Karen Michel are just a few of the artists, each creating a beautiful, individual flower in Linn's remembrance, gathered in a touching bouquet of respect, love, and celebration of an artist's life.
"Touch of Romance: Create a Fabulous, Old-Fashioned Frame" by Carolyn Congrove
Carolyn Congrove transforms a plain, unadorned frame into a feast for the eyes. Be inspired to move your art beyond the picture and onto the frame.
"Material Memories: Fabric Wall Hangings Bring the Past to Life" by Virginia Lee King
Virginia Lee King uses her scrapbooking passion to create fun, retro fabric wall hangings. She explains, "Although I'm an avid scrapbooker, I prefer that my favorite photographs be on display for sharing with visitors."
"Time Passages: A Board Book for My Son" by Christina Erickson
Christina Erickson marks her son's transitions from baby, to boy, to manhood in a vibrant, colorful board book.
