Expression back issues from July 2005:
I wish I knew then what I know now ...(letter from the editor)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Sparklers and cherry popsicles scream summer to me. Not just summer, but July 4, a celebrated holiday when my family would travel to my grandfather's cottage on "The Lakes" in Indiana. The lazy summer days of childhood--sitting on the end of my grandfather's white-washed pier, my ...
Ch-ch changes.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005 ... I have only subscribed to Expression for three or four issues, but read Mary Utterback's explanation of the new magazine changes with interest. After reading the May/June 2005 issue, however, I was disappointed. I read Expression for artistic inspiration. It seemed to me the art was ...
What in the world is that?(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005 ... When I first heard about Expression, I just knew it was going to be a keeper. That very first issue inspired me to return to creating collages, something that I'd put aside years before. Even if the subsequent issues didn't include a project I was interested in, that surge of inspiration ...
Gotta love that husband.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Of all the art and crafts magazines to which I subscribe, yours is the only one that my husband looks forward to receiving! Both ...
International support.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Jul 01, 2005; ... I am an American living in the UK and was thrilled when I first discovered your magazine. I buy it at Borders and check the shelves constantly in search of the next issue. I read it cover to cover! I love all of the ideas and try my hand at most of them. I hope to one day submit one of my ...
One is the loneliest number ... for an art club.(art-full life)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Arting by yourself is fine. In most cases. You get a lot done, you get into your zone and aren't easily distracted, and you don't have to listen to anyone's opinion but your own. But sometimes you yearn for the company of like-minded individuals, the camaraderie of other creative spirits ....
Wide world of inks.(practical stamping)
Jul 01, 2005; ... If I had written this article 10 or 12 years ago, it would have gone something like this: There are two types of inks--dye inks and pigment inks. Dye inks are thin-bodied, brightly colored inks that dry quickly by evaporation. They work well on absorbent papers but won't dry on non-porous ...
Top 10 clay tools any clayer can't live without.(clay table)
Jul 01, 2005; ... It's a question for the Ages (or 3 a.m. at a clay retreat)--why do we all cart around one (or more!) of those fancy three-drawer rolling toolboxes when all we really need fits into a small plastic pencil box? Now, in the spirit of truth--I have several of those fancy three-drawer rolling ...
Digital delights! Seven ways to 'point' & shoot your projects!(snapshot)
Jul 01, 2005; ... And no, it's not hard. Not even a tiny bit. It's mostly just "different" than what you may be used to. But I've gotta' tell you, the new crop of inexpensive digital cameras makes photographing your creations for posterity, or Aunt Mable, or sharing with your friends via email--or to send ...
Behind the scenes; Featuring: Stewart Gill & Loew-Cornell.(tried and true)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Writing reviews is not all glamour and fun, you know. It's hard work. It's a lot of testing and retesting. It's the scientific method in action. And yes, I wear a lab coat. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For this issue I thought I'd share the review process with you; give ...
Altered state of mind: fashioning freebies into a colorful book.
Jul 01, 2005; ... Ok, I admit it. I am addicted to altering things. It started out innocently enough with simple things like books, but it didn't take long before I was altering many everyday items we take for granted. This book came about when my daughter brought me a handful of those free AOL CDs in clear ...
Ready, set, accessorize: can a girl really have too many purses?
Jul 01, 2005; ... Accessorizing is one of the oldest forms of personal expression. What better way to express yourself than with handmade art that serves a dual purpose? I believe the best type of art is something that also serves a function. That's what makes purses one of my favorite canvases. Working ...
Contemporary textures: building an art quilt from the bottom up.
Jul 01, 2005; ... Art quilting has had my attention lately and these cards are an adaptation of that concept. They're really easy and fun--and don't take nearly as long to make as an art quilt! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The plus of this project is that you'll learn two new techniques ...
Monoprints in minutes.
Jul 01, 2005; ... A monoprint is an impression taken from any surface that's unlikely to be duplicated exactly by the same process if it were done again. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] A monoprint is normally taken from an inked plate. There are two methods for monoprinting. The first method ...
Face value: give your dominoes a face-lift with a gel transfer!
Jul 01, 2005; ... Need to spruce up those dominoes that have been lying around the house collecting dust? Why not give them a fresh face with this unique image transfer technique? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Just remember that working quickly is vital to getting a good transfer. After you ...
Going in circles? Swirling spiral bowls.(Cover Story)
Jul 01, 2005; ... I went to sleep not knowing what to do with these beautiful sheets of multi-color Skinner blends I had made (imagine that!) and woke up with the vision of triangles spiraling from the center of a bowl. No visions of sugarplums here, strictly spiraling bowls! [ILLUSTRATION ...
Heavy metal? Metal crafting meshes with paper art.
Jul 01, 2005; ... Metal accents are becoming a big standout in card making and scrapbooking. There is an incredible array of exciting techniques, from rustic to elegant, that are popping up everywhere in the industry. Luckily, there is now a wonderful assortment of crafting metals and meshes available at ...
The comeback kid: reinventing your glue gun.
Jul 01, 2005; ... Who knows what inspires us to break out of the mold and try something new with our art supplies? I have learned not to ask why and just appreciate the inspiration. I can't remember how long it's been since I used my trusty old glue gun--certainly not as the focal point of an art project at ...
Photo bracelet: Memory Maker.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Memory Maker photo bracelets are a unique way to share favorite photos with others--a wearable scrapbook for friends and family. The photo bracelets are made up of miniature frames that display family photos, vacations, heirlooms--the possibilities are endless. Each bracelet comes with ...
Ultra ShapeXpress[TM]: Fiskars.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... This new, simplified design revolutionizes shape cutting. With its ergonomic shape, the Fiskars[R] Ultra ShapeXpress[TM] is easier to hold, while SoftGrip[R] technology adds comfort. The freehand spacer allows for a quick switch between template and ...
Popeze[TM]: JudiKins.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Another innovative product from JudiKins, Popeze[TM] is clear plastic, self-adhesive mechanisms that let you create pop-ups without knives, rulers or templates. Just peel, fold and stick ....
PortaInk[TM]: CDJ Designs, LLC.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Have you ever seen anything more adorable than the miniature baby clothes appliques or more beautiful than the multicolored flower trim seen here? It's all available from Trim Designs, a worldwide resource for apparel trims and accessories. Their product line includes the most innovative ...
Ancient Metal Chops: Tsukineko.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Tsukinko, Inc.[R], one of the leading ink-pad manufacturers, is introducing Ancient Metal Chops. Ancient Metal Chops are a dream come true for all your artwork with these beautiful Chinese symbols. The Ancient Metal Chops come in 24 empowering words and ...
Gridline[TM] acrylic stamping blocks: Sunday International.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Our new Gridline Acrylic Blocks are completely polished to a crystal-clear finish and include finger grips just like a traditional wood mount. All blocks are approximately 5/8-inches thick. Additionally the gridlines are laser etched into the acrylic at ...
Creativ' Craft Glue: UHU Glue.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... UHU's Creativ' Craft Glue line features several adhesives tailored for specific materials. The kit shown here is designed especially for metal, glass and jewelry. This fast-drying glue is ideal ...
Mixed-Media Kits: Art by Moonlight.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Looking for a great new project to spark your creative nerve? Look no further than Art by Moonlight. Our new monthly Mixed-Media Art Kits contain enough supplies for you to create you own mixed-media art project! A new kit will be introduced each month and may include ...
Knifty Knitter: ProvoCraft.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Knifty Knitter from ProvoCraft is a fun-filled knitting program for the beginner to the expert. The Knify Knitter loom is lightweight, yet durable, and ...
Fantasy Film and Fiber: Art Institute Glitter.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Fantasy Film and Fiber are highly luminescent, transparent film and fiber that is available in several gorgeous colors. You can add a mystical dimension to collage, cards, scrapbooks, fine art, quilts, clothing and more. Stamp it, press it, cut it, crimp it, glue it, glitter it, sew it, ...
Word Stamp Kit & Word Stickers: Magnetic Poetry.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Magnetic Poetry word magnets have made their way to millions of refrigerators, file cabinets, and more. Now they are making their way to your handmade cards and other projects with the Magnetic Poetry Word Stamp Kit. Each Kit contains over 80 magnetized word stamps, along with a ...
Bubble-a-Bilities: Stampabilities.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Stampabilities is proud to bring you a new addition to the Bubble-A-Bilities line. These new raised images and alphabet stickers come in eight varieties. They make the perfect embellishment for everything from ...
PortaInk[TM]: CDJ Designs, LLC.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... CDJ Designs, LLC, produces extremely durable and functional products for the craft and hobby industry. The PortaInk[R] product line has four variations of ink pad storage cases storing from 24 to 48 ...
Design by Number: Savoir-Faire.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Design by Number was conceived as an artist-quality series of paint-by-number greeting card kits by Maureen Labro, owner of Savoir-Faire. Each kit contains eight cards and envelopes as well as eight richly pigmented acrylic paints and a fine art brush. Each design is delicately ...
City Girl Chic "Cafe" stamps: Nightly Notes.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... From Nightly Notes, the "Tiffany of the card world" comes a very cool line of stamps called City Girl Chic. The stamps featured in this ad are from their City Girl Chic "Cafe" with 12 stamps in the set. Whether you're an avid rubber stamper, scrapbooker, or a ...
Bone folders: SDK Distributors Inc.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... SDK Distributors, home of the "feel good" genuine bone folders is proud to introduce their new Standard Bone Folder as well as their Mini Bone Folder with brush. The standard bone folder is 6-inches long and 7/8-inches wide and is pointed at one end for scoring heavier papers before ...
Black Ink[TM] papers: Graphic Products Corporation.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... From Thailand, Japan and Nepal, Black Inks latest introduction of imported papers presents a refreshing assortment to all paper artists. Contemporary Iokta papers with geometric prints, embossed swirls in handmade mulberry, elegant Japanese prints on sheer unryus and Japanese ...
The signature series: Speedball.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... An elegant gift set of pen and ink featuring a beautiful handcrafted gold-plated #513 pen nib with wooden black and gold marbled pen-holder. Each series also features two 12 ml jars of our highly ...
Mimi scrapbook totes: Therm O Web.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Therm O Web is proud to introduce a brand new line of scrapbook totes that are as fashionable as the scrapbook customers. There are four styles in the MIMI line of totes that include ...
Beads: Mode International.(tools and temptations)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Mode International services most of the major jewelry manufacturers so you can well imagine the variety of beads available. If you'll visit them at www.modebeads.com you'll find everything ranging from the most beautifully colored Czech Glass Beads to the finest Glass Pearls in a multitude ...
Prismatic designer paper: Prismatics.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Like a prism that reflects light into beautiful colors, the new Prismatics also reflect that beauty in card stock. Prismatics consist of 81 colors with varying shades that are beautiful in their own right, but their exclusive unique finish is their most exciting feature. One side ...
12" small base trimmer: Tonic Studios.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Sharp hardened/ground stainless steel blade offers smooth/accurate paper cutting from vellum to card stock. Will cut extremely thin strips without rolling over the paper edge. Great for photos, card making and all scrapbook ...
Quickie Glue: Sakura of America.(tools and temptations)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Quickie Glue is a new product from Sakura that is two-way glue in a ballpoint barrel. As simple as this may sound, crafters and scrapbookers are continually frustrated by the problems that glues present like uncontrolled spreading or globbing. In contrast, Quickie Glue lays down a smooth ...
Treasure Wrapper Books & Envelopes: Bren's Distinguished Productions.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Treasure Wrapper Book series (series of three) encapsulates those once-in-a-lifetime moments forever. Treasure Wrapper forms a time capsule that can be opened, viewed, copied from or added to at any time. It's never too late to document your child's progress and Treasure Wrapper ensures ...
Paper Journeys[TM]--paper collections: Plaid[R].(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Paper Journeys nostalgia-themed paper collections capture special moments in time. Create vintage scrapbook pages or paper crafts with an antique motif. Tablet has 24 pages of 6" ...
Chatterbox patterned papers: Chatterbox.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... We have introduced over 70 new gorgeous and unique patterned paper designs in seven of our 12 existing rooms. These beautiful papers can be found in Den, Powder Room, Rec Room, Billiard, Gallery, ...
Ink Jetties: Impact Images.(tools and temptations)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Impact Images introduces the launch of Ink Jetties, ink-jet printable colored transparencies. Ink Jetties are an exciting new product for the scrap-booking, card making, and invitation industries. Ink-jet and laser printer compatible, Ink Jetties allow anyone to design and create their own ...
Vintage Art CDs: Back in Time.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... There is nothing more attractive than embellishing your work with beautiful images from the Back in Time Vintage Art CD collection. No downloading necessary and no memory loss to your computer. You can use ...
Level Desk System: Hobby Hideaway.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Hobby Hideaway is the answer to storing ongoing projects without disturbing them. The exclusive Level Desk System extends to a large 3' X 4' work surface yet folds inside ...
Volcano ergonomic Teflon folder: Volcano Arts.(tools and temptations)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 01, 2005 ... Co-designed by Christine Cox, this folder is made out of state-of-the-art Teflon and is far more comfortable to use than a bone folder for folding and compressing book sections and manipulating paper on boxes and books. Since it's Teflon, glue and paint don't stick to it. It's heavier than ...
Calendar of events.(Calendar)
Jul 01, 2005 ... JULY 2005 July 1-August 31 Bead Blast JD, PC Lansing, MI; Delphi Creativity Center Contact Delphi phone: (800) 248-2048 fax: (800) 748-0374 e-mail: info@delphiglass.com www.DelphiJewelry.com. ...
Resource guide.
Jul 01, 2005 ... ALTERED STATE OF MIND 40 CLEARSNAP, INC.: ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad P.O. Box 98, Anacortes, WA 98221, (800) 448-4862, fax (360) 293-6699; contact@clearsnap.com, www.clearsnap.com. GARY M. BURLIN & CO.: Fresco Chalk Ink Pads. 3663 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH, ...
Expression expo: find it buy it love it.
Jul 01, 2005 ... Expression's EXPO features both catalog and Web site listings in a beautiful, full color showcase. It presents an easy and efficient way for our readers to obtain information, literature and a wide variety of art products. To order literature or products, simply refer to the information ...
Warning: duck & cover; The craft world is exploding.(insideout)
Jul 01, 2005; ... According to the Craft and Hobby Association (CHA) the craft market is worth 29 billion dollars (that's billion with a B!) and 4 million new people discover crafts every year. In other words, crafts are everywhere and people are jumpin' on the wagon. In the past few years, there has been a ...
Stampers' rules of acquisition: rules to live by.(insideout)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Although these "rules" were written with rubber stampers in mind, most of them apply to any type of art you do, including beading, sewing, painting, knitting, crocheting, etc. Here's a list of our personal favorites ... live them, learn them, love them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Home & garden television DIY Network.(way of the web)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... www.hgtv.com; www.diynet.com This is a comprehensive Web site featuring all the shows that are aired on HGTV including crafts, gardening, decorating and remodeling. Every episode of the Carol Duvall show can be found here along with instructions for the projects that were done ...
The style network.(way of the web)(Brief Article)
Jul 01, 2005 ... www.stylenetwork.com This is where to find Craft Corner Deathmatch, if you are so inclined to check it out for yourself. In most areas, The Style ...
Places to visit.(insideout)
Jul 01, 2005; ... Artful Places to Visit on Hot Chicago Nights: Many of you will find yourself in Chicago this July for the Summer CHA Show. Your hot days will be consumed with scouting out the hottest new products in the craft industry. (Thank goodness there's air conditioning!) However, once ...