Sculptured Houses . . . . . . . . . . 20
by Lisa Kaus
An artistic "accident" becomes one of Amy's newest and coolest techniques.

A Vintage Halloween . . . . . . . . 35
by Jana Holstein
Take a look at an upcoming theme for 2007!

Tissue Transparency Journals . . 44
by Susan Lenart Kazmer
Apply a coat of resin to tissue paper, heat, and see the magic that gets created.

New Beginnings . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
by Kim Rae Nugent
Angela Cartwright's artist papers & transparencies ignite a new beginning.

Found Object Mademoiselles . . 76
by Linda Warlyn
Unexpected found objects come together to transform into beautiful dolls.

Tagged Identity . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
by Sachi Komai
These intricate drawings made on miniature tags redefine the word "diminutive."

The Joy of Papercutting . . . . . . 87
by Sharyn Sowell
With just a plain pair of scissors, learn to cut designs — from basic to highly intricate.

Paisley Perfect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
by Anne Bagby
Learn from the master of color and design, how to paint your own unique paisley patterns.

Fanciful Banners of Fabric & Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
by Lynne Perrella

Exemplar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
by Cheryl Darrow

The Lovely Art of Lettering . . . 25
by Our Readers
Featuring glorious lettering art, advanced calligraphy projects, and some quick-and-easy techniques.

Expressions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Our readers' best paper and mixed-media creations.

The Last Page: The Land of the Dead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
by Michael deMeng

Editor's Picks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
by Jenny Doh
A review of new products.

Gatherings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Convention Listings

On Assignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
How you can be published in Somerset Studio.

Anticipations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Next Issue Offerings

Sample Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Artists' Papers & Collage Clips Inserts

Evolution of an Idea: Maximalism . . 50
by Michelle Ward
Trust. Study. Imagine. Personalize.

Alma's World of Fabulous Funky Fabrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Artwork by Alma Steller
Story by Jana Holstein
A journey of discovery along the coast of Santa Barbara, California

Junkyard Dogs & Other Diversions . 56
Story by Jana Holstein
An interview with Susan Leopald.

Creativity Unleashed: Artful Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
by Traci Bautista
Tag along with Traci as she hunts for studio space.

Altered Style: An Interview with Lisa Bebi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
by Jana Holstein
Glossy fashion ads become the substrate for bright and bold collages.

Calendar Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Artwork by Donna Engstrom
Story by Jana Holstein
Found object matchbook assemblages for each month of the year.

The Accidental Crafter . . . . . . . . . . 68
by Bruce Adams
A first-time crafter tells of his laugh-out-loud journey of discovery.