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Cover artist Debra Cooper loves to create paper collages that tell meaningful stories. Read more about her techniques in her article, "Connecting with Ancestors Through Collage," on page 32.
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ONCE UPON A TIME
An altered box and book tell the story of a fairy princess with paint, tulie, trim, and embellishments. by Cheryl Waters
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ROOTS: Discovering Your Heritage
A hand-sketched tree is the foundation for this lesson on rooting out your family heritage. by Sandra Evertson
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THE DAYS OF OUR LIVES: An Altered Calendar
Acrylic paint sets the stage for an altered calendar where the meaninful details of life are recorded everyday. by Mou Saha
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CONNECTING WITH ANCESTORS THROUGH COLLAGE
Patterned paper and simple embellishments are transformed into beautiful, framed paper collages that honor treasured family members and memories. by Debra Cooper
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ART JOURNAL NO. 2 : Combining Writing and Artwork in a Handmade Journal
Three favorite artistic endeavors
– written journals, collage and art diaries
– find a home in one amazing handmade book. by Heather Muensterman
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SELF PORTRAIT JOURNAL PAGES
An art group challenge resulted in these paper collages layered with vellum, transparencies, pictures and decorative papers. by Linda Harre
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FAIRY DOGMOTHERS
These whimsical shadow box theaters bring the fairy tale Dogmothers to life with rub-ons, cutouts and glitter. by Carlene Federer
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FAMILY HERITAGE SWATCH BOOK
This diminutive book is layered ith historic details of the artist's family. Hidden pockets, accordion pages and even a mini memo board hold the pictures and stories of generations. by Anne Ganguzza
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MISSING NEW ORLEANS
An altered skirt pays tribute to a wounded but wonderful city with hand beading, fabric transfers and handwritten journaling. by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
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FAMILY MATTERS: Journals of Discovery
Create photo journals using vintage books and everyday materials. by Tammy Kushnir
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THE SIBLINGS SERIES
multi-media collages on canvas celebrate sibling birthdays. by Doug Engstrom
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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Artwork from Our Readers
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FROM THE HEART: Handcrafted Gifts for Friends & Family
Talking Tin Charmers by Joni Ellis
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PAGES: From Our Readers' Personal Collections
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CYBER ART: Creating with Technology
Got Color? By Michelle Shefveland
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DETAILS: Creative Touches and Techniques
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THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: Digital Scrapbook Pages
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SCRAPBOOKING ON A DIME: Money-Saving Tips and Techniques
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REMEMBERANCES: A Reader's Tribute
Remember by Carol Murphy
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TOOLS FOR CREATIVITY: New Product Reviews
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RESOURCE GUIDE
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TIMELY EVENTS: Workshops, Tours & Conventions
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LOOKING AHEAD: What’s in the Next Legacy
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SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
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LEGACY'S LIBRARY: BOOK REVIEWS
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: How to Share Your Heritage/Memory Art
Here
are just a few highlights from our February/March 2007 issue!
The Days of our Lives: An Altered Calendar by Mou Saha
Acrylic paints sets the stage for an altered calendar where the meaningful details of life are recorded every day. Artist Mou Saha journals little moments that might otherwise be forgotten and embellishes the calendar with photos, rub-ons, stickers and more.
Missing New Orleans by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
Artist Ricë Freeman-Zachery created a stunning tribute to the city of Jazz on an altered denim skirt. Using hand beading, fabric transfers and handwritten journaling, Ricë pays tribute to a wounded but wonderful city.
Family Heritae Swatch Book by Anne Ganguzza
While on a quest for images to create a “family picture wall,” Anne Ganguzza stumbled upon a treasure trove of family photos and records documenting generations of family history. Using her new stash of treasures, she created a diminutive book that features hidden pockets, accordion pages and even a mini memo board.
Cyber Art: Got Color? by Michelle Shefveland
Tapping into the latest trends in color and design is how author, designer and artist Michelle Shefveland spends her days at her company Cottagearts.net. Michelle guides us through the basics in color theory, reveals the hottest color trends available for both digital and paper scrapbooking, and reveals fun, free, and simple-to-use sources to build your own color library.
