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MY
WISH FOR YOU
by Carol Wingert
All of her life, artist Carol Wingert has wondered
about her cousin Zena and her life in faraway Russia, a life
much different than her own. The two have never met, but Carol
has always felt a special kinship with Zena and was inspired
to create this haunting and beautiful photo transfer collage
of her cousin. Read Carol’s letter to Zena, and discover
how she used photo transfers to create this and other gorgeous
works remembering her Russian relatives.
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LOVE
STORY: A Valentine Book for Mom and Dad
Hearts and red patterned paper decorate the envelope pages of this sweet
book. by Carolyn Congrove
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VINTAGE
BABIES: Romantic Scrapbook Pages Honor Unknown Ancestors
Pansies, lace, buttons and other treasures adorn these lush Victorianstyle
collages. by Carlene Federer
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MIX
AND MATCH: How to Combine Patterned Paper
From polka dots to plaids, these scrapbook pages have a campy vintage
style. by Sherry Laffoon
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EMBELLISHED
BABY COLLAGES: Fabric, Stitching & Buttons Give Pieces Dimension
Framed keepsakes with a homespun look are ideal for old or new baby
pictures. by Janet Hofacker
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HOW
TO LOVE A CHILD: A Fabric Book Inspired by SARK & Other Artists
This kid-friendly book has nooks and crannies designed
for curious little hands. by Allison Strine
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PAINTED
LADIES: Digital Pages of Seattle’s ‘Seamstresses’
How an artist used image editing software to get the look of ink and paint. by Tonya Doughty
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MY
WISH FOR YOU: A Letter & Artwork for a Cousin I Never Knew
Russian relatives are remembered in three photo transfer collages. by Carol Wingert
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AN
ANCESTOR BOARD BOOK: Photo Transfers Add Depth to Card Pages
Inspired by ATCs, she found a new way to use her favorite pictures. by Tammy Kushnir
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SCRAPBOOKING
GETS REAL: Show Your True Self — Tattoos and All
Honesty is the policy for these artists, who aren’t afraid to visit
the dark side.
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COME
AND PLAY: Invitations to a Party that Never Was
Using chalk and rickrack, she created an adorable keepsake of her daughter. by Lilia Meredith
93
ARTIST
Q &A: Rosemary Waits Looks for the Unexpected in Scrapbooking
Her edgy pages reflect her thoughts on her relationships and surroundings.
99
LIFE’S
WORK: Mixed-Media Art Honors Ancestors’ Labors
His father painted houses, and now the son works with paint — as
an artist. by William Grabowski
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PAGES:
From Our Readers’ Personal Collections
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CYBER
ART: Creating with Technology
Digital Tinting: Change Selected Hues with Your Computer by Angel Richards
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DETAILS:
Creative Touches & Techniques
NEW
DEPARTMENT!
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FROM
THE HEART: Handcrafted Gifts for Friends & Family
Faux Photo Holders: Present Your Pictures in Lovely Vintage Frames by Holly Craft
88
THE
VIRTUAL GALLERY: Digital Scrapbook Pages
74
GETTING
THE PICTURE: Making the Most of Your Photography
Cut Up Your Photos to Create Mosaic Layouts
by Christina Williamson
112
REMEMBRANCES:
A Reader’s Tribute
A Window Up Above by Penny Arnold
76
THE
FAMILY ALBUM: Artwork from Our Readers
SPECIAL
BONUS!
Artists’
paper between pages 80 and 81.
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LEGACY’S
LIBRARY: Book Reviews
92
SUBMISSION
GUIDELINES: How to Share Your Family History Art
Here
are just a few highlights from our February/March 2005 issue!
How
to Love a Child
Allison Strine was so inspired by a poster she saw by the artist Sark
called "How to Really Love a Child" that she created this
colorful fabric book for her own children. We think you’ll really
love this playful artwork.
Vintage Babies
Carlene Federer "adopted" these adorable babies that she
found at antique stores while vacationing in Carlsbad, California.
The result: sweet, Victorian-style scrapbook pages with plenty of
romantic embellishments.
Embellished
Baby Collages
Wondering what to do with your baby photos? Janet Hofacker created
these wonderful dimensional collages with vintage fabric, buttons
and ephemera. She offers step-by-step instructions for creating a
baby collage of your own.
Correction:
Due to an editing error, the clothstrips mentioned in Janet's article
were incorrectly listed as 1/4" wide. They should be 3/4"
wide. Legacy regrets the error.
Love
Story
We simply fell in love with Carolyn Congrove’s "Love Story"
– a Valentine book she made for her mom and dad. Carolyn used envelopes
for her pages, filling them with old clippings and photos. Find out
how she created this pretty paper Valentine.
