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WHEN YOU WERE A BABY
by Debra Cooper
Artist Debra Cooper created this piece using a photo transferred onto canvas of her late father when he was 3 months old. “My father, the second of three children, was prayed for and received with great joy, especially by his mother,” Debra writes. “My father’s older sister, an exceptionally beautiful child, was the favorite of the whole family. So when my father was born, my grandmother declared that he would belong to her alone. Never was there a child so loved and wanted as my father was by both of his parents. And he adored his mother and faithfully cared for her until the day he died. My grandmother would lose both of her sons as fairly young men, but to me, this photo captures the promise and hope of childhood and the delight of a new mother.” For details on how Debra created her shadowbox, please see the Sample Instructions.
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ALTERED BOOK TRIBUTES: Fill in the Pages of Your Ancestors’ Stories
Create altered-book shrines that speak volumes about family members.
by Cindy Notarianni Swainson
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NINE MONTHS, NINE WOMEN: How Artists Got Together to Wish Upon a Journal
A colorful collaboration yields pages filled with collages and creativity.
by Pam Arena and Joan Rasmussen
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27 YEARS OF MOMENTS: Layouts Use Tags to Mark Memorable Events
As 30 approaches, an artist summarizes her life on two scrapbook pages.
by Summer Ford
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CIGAR BOX TRIBUTES: Saluting Spirited Men and Women of the Past
Her female ancestors loved dressing up, and the males did everything in packs.
by Gwendolyn Worthy
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A LESSON IN HOME ARTS: Creating an Altered Faux Textbook
Sewing, cooking and other ‘home ec’ skills captured in a child’s board book.
by Lisa Cook
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DOORS TO THE PAST: A Child’s Board Book Becomes a Tribute to Parents
Paper, photos, scissors – use them all to create a whimsical altered album.
by Carolyn Armstrong
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GROWN-UP KIDS’ PAGES: Cut the Cute Out of Your Child’s Scrapbook Album
Create sophisticated layouts that capture your child’s true personality.
by Rosemary Waits
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MY ITALIAN FAMILY: An Album of Iridescent Memories
Make your photos shimmer with transparencies and metallic inks.
by Kay Petronio
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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL: Making Miniature Wall Hangings
These charming little family pieces can adorn a wall, window or mirror.
by Lori Lundy
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TRICK OR TREAT: A Magical Wall Hanging for Halloween
Bring back the magic of the holiday with this sweet decoration.
by Lilia Meredith
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THE FAMILY ALBUM: Artwork from Our Readers
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GETTING THE PICTURE: Make the Most of Your Photographs
Through a Child’s Eyes: Let Kids Take the Pictures for a Fun Perspective
by Maureen A. Taylor
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PAGES: From Our Readers’ Personal Collections
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CYBER ART: Creating with Technology
Art to Order: Making the Most of Digital Scrapbook Kits
by Doris Castle
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DETAILS: Creative Touches & Techniques
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REMEMBRANCES: A Reader’s Tribute
The Key: A Mother’s Poem for a Departed Daughter
by Diane E. DiSanto
NEW FEATURE!
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SCRAPBOOKING ON A DIME: Money-Saving Tips & Techniques
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THE VIRTUAL GALLERY: Digital Scrapbook Pages
88
FROM THE HEART: Handcrafted Gifts for Friends & Family
Family Photo Buttons: Use Fabric Transfers to Personalize Garments
and Gifts
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery
SPECIAL
BONUS!
Artists’
paper between pages 64 and 65.
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LEGACY’S LIBRARY: Book Reviews
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: How to Share Your Family History Art
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TIMELY EVENTS: Workshops, Tours & Conventions
111
RESOURCE GUIDE
96
TOOLS FOR CREATIVITY: New Product Reviews
111
LOOKING AHEAD: What’s in the Next Legacy
98
SAMPLE INSTRUCTIONS
83
ONLINE
CONNECTIONS
83
DESTINATIONS
SYLVIA
BISSONNETTE
COVER AND PAGES 6, 26, 30, 36, 88
Here
are just a few highlights from our October/November 2005 issue!
Nine Months, Nine Women: How Artists Got Together to Wish Upon a Journal by Pam Arena and Joan Rasmussen
What began with a group of 9 ceramicists evolved into a group of 9 deeply bound artistic collaborators. Through this round robin of expressive journals, explore nine variations on the theme of “wish” and be inspired to collaborate, create, and wish.
A Lesson in Home Arts: Creating an Altered Faux Textbook by Lisa Cook
A home economics teacher for more than 25 years, Lisa Cook instructs how to resurrect lessons from the past with altered “textbooks.” Revisit home ec., with lessons in “Cooking,” “Sewing,” and “Child Care” through the eyes of a pro. And explore the copper mesh pocket technique, taught by Nina Bagley, that Lisa incorporates in her work. It’s a lively stroll down memory lane.
Grown-Up Kids’ Pages: Cut Out the Cute When Scrapbooking About Children by Rosemary Waits
Looking for an antidote to sugary sweet layouts? Rosemary Waits has the cure with an alternative to “cute.” Rosemary discusses her strategies for capturing the not-so-cute, but oh-so real childhood moments in layouts.
Cigar Box Tributes: Saluting Men and Women of the Past by Gwendolyn Worthy
Gwendolyn Worthy salutes her family members’ individuality by creating cigar box tributes. From “Dress Up” to “Fraternity,” Gwendolyn adds a touch of humor to her heritage art.
