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Artwork by Heather Crossley of Brisbane, Australia graces the cover of this issue. You can read more about her techniques in this issue's feature article found on page 70.
In This Issue...

Paper Ceiling Block Art . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
by Carol Heppner
Inexpensive paper ceiling blocks are transformed into holiday ornaments with an ancient feel.

Postage Stamp Advent Calendar . . . . . . .15
by Michelle Ward
Look at what’s peeking out of Michelle’s advent calendar: postage stamps.

Vintage Ornaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
by Belinda Schneider
The perfect ornaments to make for an old fashioned Christmas.

The Art of Wrapping
& Giving From the Heart . . . . . . . . . . .24
by Jaron Harmeyer
Layering principles will help you wrap exquisite gift boxes.

Decorated Discs:
THINKING OUTSIDE THE CIRCLE . . . . . . .70
by Heather Crossley
Who knew that recycled plastic discs could look this scrumptious?

Angelic Ornaments & Cards . . . . . . . . .75
by Gail Russakov
Adorned slide mounts to give and receive.

Sleigh Ride . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
by Jacqueline Pearce
Create an elegant card with quick and easy techniques.

Artist Canvas Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
by Melody Nuñez
Learn how to use a stretched canvas as a shadow box and hinge them together for unique gift idea.

Cover Artists In Review . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
by Jenny Doh

Crafting Holiday Traditions . . . . . . . . . .90
by Stampington & Co. Staff
From our house to yours, four holiday crafting ideas from our staff.
 
 


22
Destinations

87
Online Connections

102
Catalog Collection

Sylvia Bissonette
Cover, pages 8-9, 11, 14-15, 20-22, 24-25, 70 72, 74-77, 80-81, 104 106, 109-110, 113, and 116.

Lorin Bache Photography
Pages 6, 26-27, 34-37, 38-40, 42-49, 82, 90-91, 107-108, 111-112, 114 115, 117-118, 129, and 152.

Emily Arata
Pages 50-51.

Christy Ziemer
Pages 1-3, 12, 16, 41, 52-61, and 78.

Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
by Leslie Kane

With One Palette:
Chocolate • Raspberry • Lilac • Gold . . .8
by Christine Adolph

The Lively Art of Lettering . . . . . . . . . . .33
by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.

Artist Portfolio: Sas Colby . . . . . . . . . . .94
by Ricë Freeman-Zachery

Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Our readers flaunt their extraordinary talents in papercrafting, book arts, art stamping, and calligraphy.

The Last Page:
The Treasure’s Past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152
by Nancy Hunt-Bartek

2004 Somerset Article Index . . . . . . . . .148

Letter from the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
by Jenny Doh

Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
by Our Readers

Enlighten Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Book Reviews by Sylvia Valle

The Business of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
by Quinn McDonald

Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Convention Listings

Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130
Next Issue Offerings

Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131

On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150
How you can be published in Somerset Studio

Advertiser Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Resource Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Artists’ Papers & Collage Clips

Tawnya Romig Foster: RIBBON, PENCILS, JOURNALS & THE MODERN-DAY ART RENAISSANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
by Jenny Doh

Winter Motherboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
by Linda Blinn

Tickled With Tissue: FOILED, CRINKLED, PAINTED, WRINKLED . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Extraordinary Envelopes . . . . . . . . . . . .52
by Mindy Carpenter

Life is Still Wonderful . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
by Gloria Page

2004 Article Index
and Submissions Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Below are some pages from Somerset Studio, November/December 2004.
With One Palette
Artwork by Christine Adolph
Story by Jenny Doh
Learn how this artist keeps her eyes always wide open to the colors around her.
Postage Stamp Advent Calendar
by Michelle Ward
A collection of postage stamps are used in this stunning advent calendar project.
The Lively Art of Lettering
These chocolate books are "miniscule in size but huge on taste."
Life is Still Wonderful
by Gloria Page
"Flat" versions of artists remind us that life is still wonderful.
Angelic Ornaments & Cards
by Gail Russakov
Use slide mounts to make charming ornaments and cards.
Artist Portfolio: Sas Colby
by Rice Freeman-Zachery
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