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COMING TO AMERICA
by Jennifer Duncan
While working with photographs that showed the migration of her mother’s family to California in the 1940s, Jennifer Duncan was moved to create a series of works that pay tribute to a “nation of immigrants.” Her framed and dimensional pieces honor “the diverse groups that make up the United States of America as we know it ... ” Discover how she salutes those groups using an amalgam of imagery and photography in her article, “Coming to America.”
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EIGHT DAYS OF CRETE: An Altered Book about a Summer Vacation
A children’s board book makes the ideal canvas for a souvenir of Greece. by Patricia Jacoulot-Zuluaga
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TIME IN A BOTTLE: Preserve Memories in Old Jars
A simple way to display souvenirs gathered at the beach, park or other places. by Melody M. Nuñez
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COMING TO AMERICA: Dimensional Pieces Salute a Country’s Diversity
The artist pays tribute to immigrants who left their homes in search of a better life. by Jennifer Duncan
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PLAY BALL: Sophisticated Sports Journals by a Serious Fan – Mom
Even boys will like these playful pieces celebrating their athletic prowess. by Steph McAtee
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ANGELA’S ARTWORK: Turn Photos into Shimmering Mosaics
Child actress from “Sound of Music” now finds inspiration behind the camera. by Angela Cartwright
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BACK TO BASICS: How a ‘Computer Newbie’ Makes a Digital Page
An introduction to computer-generated scrapbooking for first-timers. by Cindy Schrauben
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READER CHALLENGE: Brag Books Let You Show Off Kids In Style
Create a pint-sized photo album that’s as special as your progeny. Various artists
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BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES: A Scrapbook Page with Pretty Vellum Windows
Unlatch the panels of this interactive layout and watch the flowers bloom. by Ginger McSwain
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FOR THE NEW FATHER: Dad Gets His First Baby Book
A journal where dad can record his memories of becoming a parent to twins. by Vickie Fowler
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SCRAPPING IN 3D: Take Your Layouts to Another Dimension
Unique embellishments can keep scrapbook pages from falling flat. by Carlene Federer
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GETTING THE PICTURE: Make the Most of Your Photographs
Gather Your Memorabilia for Photo Collages by Terry Evans
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SCRAPBOOKING ON A DIME: Money-Saving Tips & Techniques
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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Artwork from Our Readers
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THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: Digital Scrapbook Pages
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FROM THE HEART: Handcrafted Gifts for Friends & Family
Pendants of the Past: Tiny Aluminum Tins Make Charming Necklaces by Victoria Gertenbach
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CYBER ART: Creating with Technology
Fun with Filters: Graphics Tool Makes Alterations Easy by Doris Castle
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PAGES: From Our Readers’ Personal Collections
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REMEMBRANCES: A Reader’s Tribute
Nana’s Glasses by Heather Ballew
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DETAILS: Creative Touches & Techniques
SPECIAL
BONUS!
Artists’
paper between pages 80 and 81.
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TOOLS FOR CREATIVITY: New Product Reviews
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RESOURCE GUIDE
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LEGACY’S LIBRARY: Book Reviews
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LOOKING AHEAD: What’s in the Next Legacy
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: How to Share Your Family History Art
Here
are just a few highlights from our June/July 2005 issue!
Coming to America
Jennifer Duncan pays tribute to a “nation of immigrants” with three shadowbox collages. Discover how she uses an amalgam of imagery and photography to create dimensional pieces that salute “the diverse groups who make up the United States of America as we know it.”
Brag Books
These pint-sized photo albums are the perfect way to show off your kids and grandkids. Various artists share their techniques for creating these charming, portable brag books.
Time in a Bottle
Melody M. Nuñez has found a simple way to display souvenirs gathered at the beach, park or other places. She preserves her memories in old pasta jars. This project is so easy even a child could do it.
Scrapping in 3D
Carlene Federer shows you how to take your layouts to another dimension. Her gorgeous scrapbook pages feature all kinds of fun embellishments such as keys, loose change, pencils, envelopes, old compasses and other found objects.
