Expression back issues from September 2005:
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Sep 01, 2005; ... We all have one piece of art in our studio that speaks to us. It says something like this: What the heck were you thinking? For me, this item is a bead I attempted to make and failed miserably. I call it a bead, while others point and laugh whenever they can steal a glance at the oddly ...
Inside out rocks.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I loved the Inside Out column in the July/August 2005 issue regarding the "Rules of Acquisition." My stepmother is always saying, "You don't need anymore art supplies!" But, I must have more! My artistic muse is always hungry and needs more ... non-artists just don't understand! ...
What not to craft.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Thank you for a tremendous resource. I have been a subscriber since the beginning, and never regretted the cost of the subscription. While I am not a polymer clay or stamp artist, I find plenty of inspiration and techniques in each issue and reread them frequently. It may seem strange, but ...
Difference of opinion.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... First, I LOVE your magazine! I have several subscriptions to art and craft magazines, but your eclectic taste matches mine. I savor every page and make it last as long as possible before I start over on page one! Regarding Express Yourself, in May/June 2005, I couldn't disagree ...
Good buzz.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Expression is fast becoming one of the publications I can't do without! You should hear the buzz when folks start getting them in their mailboxes! Each issue is just FULL of fabulous eye candy, clear and concise instructions, and I really enjoy the infusion of humor that you all have been ...
Textured effects: creating texture in your art using your photos.(snapshot)
Sep 01, 2005; ... If you're like me, your mind has wandered to the possibility of turning photographs into papers for your artwork. Armed with a digital camera and graphics software, you might be surprised at the effects that you can get, many of which will rival and exceed the beauty of the papers that you ...
DIY--jumping on the bandwagon!(do it yourself gifts and cards)
Sep 01, 2005; ... A few months ago I was walking behind a couple of young women at a shopping mall. They were both fashionably dressed with "the" purse and "the" shoes. They stopped to look at a window display showing a designer denim outfit. It was accessorized with a brown leather belt that had frames of ...
The great debate: mounted vs. unmounted.(practical stamping)
Sep 01, 2005; ... As your collection of rubber stamps grows, you may find yourself suddenly realizing the advantages of buying unmounted stamps. For many, realizing unmounted is cheaper than mounted is the motivator. Less money spent per stamp means more stamps. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Pen-sational! There was such an overwhelming response on how cool our tried and true ("next stop, pen station") article was in our May/June 2005 issue, we decided to bug our friends at Yasutomo for some pens for us to review. And deliver they did.(tried and true)(Product/Service Evaluation)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I remember one of my first forays into fabric painting--I had these pens that came in dark primary colors that didn't blend, bled through the delineated lines, and ran dry after inking anything larger than a 1" X 1" square. Enter the Yasutomo FabricMate Markers and Colorless ...
My top ten techniques.(clay table)
Sep 01, 2005; ... If I had to pick 10 of my favorite items to showcase 10 of my favorite techniques--what would they be? Now, given the diversity of polymer clay, picking just 10 techniques can be pretty tough, but I do have some favorites. I decided to look in all my most-used spots in my house and, sure ...
Day of the dead: shrines to remember.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Having recently lost my dad, I wanted to make sure that my three-year-old son would forever remember his "Opa." What better way to memorialize him than to hang shrines around the house? After I did one shrine, the process became too much fun--it's been out of control ever since! ...
In the garden: add a sprinkle of fresh foliage to your polymer clay.
Sep 01, 2005; ... How many times have you heard the saying, "Stop and smell the flowers." Didn't mom always give the best advice? In this case, it's time to stop and smell the fern. Yes, that's right, fern. Using fresh foliage in your art not only adds a unique touch, it's also an innovative way to include ...
Down by the seashore: beading Faux Abalone Shell into jewelry.
Sep 01, 2005; ... When I first met Suze Weinberg, I was enamored with the way she created three-dimensional texture and divine accents on paper. With the wondrous products from Ranger and other fine stamp and supply companies over the next couple years, Suze created the most amazing impressed and jeweled ...
Miniature masterpieces: mini memory books.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Now that you have shelves full of memory books dedicated to your wedding, your children, your pets and everything in between, what better way to share the memories than to create a mini memory book to give to loved ones. Instead of lugging the spiral-bound, 120-pg book over to grandma's ...
Pieces of the past: breathe new life into assemblage with vintage trinkets.(Cover Story)
Sep 01, 2005; ... I'd been collecting vintage hardware and other trinkets for some time and reached a point where I wanted to create something with my findings. I found some wonderful metal screens in a variety of sizes and decided they would make a nice backdrop for the assemblage pieces using my vintage ...
To see or not to see: that's the question ...
Sep 01, 2005; ... If you're anything like us, your craft area is a victim of inexpensive fluorescent light fixtures from your local home-supply store. At around $10 a light, they're a great deal. However, in pinching the pennies, you might be doing your creative side more harm than good! The shadows and ...
An apple a day ... fruit-bearing collage creates a textured history.
Sep 01, 2005; ... Faded photographs, fragments of family history and textured paint--all these items help you to produce special collages that celebrate your family history. Painting apples and pears onto the canvas board background is as simple as "staying between the lines" in a coloring book. Since ...
5 reasons to take a class.(art classes)
Sep 01, 2005; ... Learning to create. Being inspired. Gabbing with girlfriends. Meeting new people. Tips and techniques. Education. To quench my thirst for the ever-expanding bottomless pit of creating. These are just a few of the reasons to take art classes. Recently, a couple art colleagues and ...
Designer Canes: by Tamara.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... These Designer Canes are handmade from polymer clay, layered in different colors that create the design that runs through the cane. After careful building, the Designer Cane is carefully stretched, baked and sliced. Enjoy using them to enhance miniatures, create jewelry, use as an ...
Acid-free Paper Finishes: Krylon.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... While scrapbooking is all about personal choice and artistic vision, it's not often the consumer gets to take the lead in product design. Now with the help of four new acid-free finishes from Krylon, scrappers can quickly customize their papers, ...
Mini-Petroglyph set: Rubber Poet.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Once again, Linda Moore has creatively designed dominoes featuring rubber stamps, in this case, Rubber Poet's Mini-Petroglyph set of rubber stamps. The mini-petroglyph set features 12 domino-sized designs and is available as an unmounted sheet on magic cling[TM] backing with one ...
Memory Tape Runner: therm O Web.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Introducing the new Memory Tape Runner XL, the longest tape runner that goes anywhere on your page. With a patented pivoting head, the Memory Tape Runner XL allows you to apply precise ...
Brass rules: volcano arts.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Precision measurements without measuring! These precision cut 12-inch brass rules come in a set of five widths: 1/8", 1/4", 1/2", 3/4", and 1". These rules will save artists endless time when making books: ...
Cross Stitch Create-A-Frame: Savage Paper.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Instantly frame and display any cross-stitch or needle-point with Cross Stitch Create-A-Frame from Savage Paper. Simply adhere your cross-stitch piece to the pre-cut mat, attach the self-adhesive easel back and your masterpiece is ready to display. Paint, ink, ...
Piggie Mania Pigments: twisted fayte.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Piggie Mania Powder Pigments give you the freedom to spread your creative wings and fly! Free of fillers, resins, and unnecessary ingredients, these pigments offer rich, long-lasting color that is second to none. The Piggie Mania color family includes close ...
Classic "Glimmer" Chalks: Craf-T Products, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... These chalks are like no other chalk on the market. One chalk color will produce several effects, from a sparkle to a beautiful iridescent glimmer, depending on the color, type of paper and reflective lighting. After ...
Tool & Craft Grip: get a grip organizers.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The Tool & Craft Grip is designed to hold tools or other items. It has a u-shaped clip that fits over the edge of many surfaces and holds the organizer in place. These cups snap firmly onto the ...
Word Stickers: Magnetic Poetry.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Add a poetic touch to scrapbooks, cards, invitations or any craft project with Magnetic Poetry[R] Word Stickers. These adhesive-backed words are die-cut and easy to ...
PictureMate[R] Deluxe: Epson.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The top choice among consumers for snapshot photo printers has been Epson's PictureMate[R] personal photo lab, for easy printing of beautiful and affordable lab-quality 4" X 6" photos without having to use a PC or Mac. And now Epson is giving consumers yet another choice, expanding the ...
Eclectic Brads: Making Memories.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Combine utility with designer panache and you'll get Making Memories Eclectic Brads collection. With themes for every passion, they're ideal for adorning your pages, cards, tags and more. And because they're ...
Pure color pigment inks: Delta Technical Coatings, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Provide an innovative color delivery system featuring a specially designed applicator making it easy for stamper and paper crafters to achieve a variety of color effects. Features a unique applicator ...
Watercolor Liquid Metals[TM]: Sargent Art.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Sargent Art, Inc. has introduced four new "Liquid Metals[TM]" brand Metallic Watercolors to their full line of watercolor paints. These new Watercolor Liquid Metals offer brilliant, glistening and shimmering metallic colors in an acid-free watercolor-based media. Now artists and crafters ...
Fiskars[R] Anywhere Punch: Fiskars.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Position decorative shapes, designs and patterns anywhere on projects with the Fiskars[R] Anywhere Punch. Use it on paper, cards, vellum, handmade paper, backgrounds, card stock and more. The one-step process grips the die in place ...
Inkcessories: Tsukineko, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Inkcessories is a combination of tools used for the rising popularity of ink-to-surface techniques in one convenient place. Inkcessories includes a Multi-purpose Ink Squeegee to use with pigment inkers to saturate color in your designs; the Smudgee that fits over four fingers to spread ...
Vellum pads: Grafix, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Grafix now offers assortments of Translucent and Deluxe Vellum in new convenient and economical pads. Select from three assortments each with 40 vellum sheets in 8 1/2" X 11" or 12" X 12". Assortments are available in Clear, Colors and Deluxe styles and colors. Grafix Vellum is a staple ...
Red Hot UTEE[TM]: Ranger Industries, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... When you're hot, you're red hot! Introducing the color you've been wishing for--Red Hot UTEE. Suze Weinberg selected this rich, warm red tone to develop into a UTEE color and it's become her new, gotta have it, all-time favorite. She chose Red Hot UTEE for its versatility, to coordinate ...
QL-500 Labeling System: Brother.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... The QL-500 PC Labeling System boasts more of the things that you want from a label printer ... more versatility--prints pre-sized labels AND durable white paper or film tape; more speed--up to 50 labels per minute; and more value--wide feature set. Simply print beautiful labels from your ...
Fansea Shell: USArtQuest Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Finely sliced layers of genuine shell are laminated into flat sheets then laser-cut into eight easy-to-use, uniquely beautiful, peel-and-stick shapes, such as leaves, photo frames, and butterflies, and six different lustrous 4" X 4" and 4" X 8" tiles! ...
PaperGlide[TM]: Inspired Crafts[TM], LLC.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... PaperGlide[TM] is an innovative new paper mist product that can be lightly misted onto any card stock before folding, cutting or dry embossing. In fact, it even helps craft punches perform better! PaperGlide[TM] is an advanced water-based formulation, created to provide the smoothest ...
Paper journeys--accordion cards: plaid.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Create a memorable keepsake with this six-paneled accordion card. Use with any papers and embellishments to create mini albums and ...
Digital Photo Papers: Strathmore.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Digital cameras have made it simple to shoot, retouch and reproduce personal photographs. Now, Strathmore Artist Papers has introduced a new line of digital papers and kits that enable anyone to quickly and inexpensively convert cherished images into professional quality cards, calendars, ...
Scrapbooking frames: Heart & Home Collectibles, Inc.(tools and temptations)
Sep 01, 2005 ... Available from the Melissa Frances line of products are the 8" X 10" frames that are ready for you to "scrap" yourself. These new scrapbooking frames come with glass insert(s) and easel back. For those of you who are too busy to "scrap" your frame, they are also available in pre-designed ...
Calendar of events.
Sep 01, 2005 ... SEPTEMBER 2005 Sept. 1-Oct. 31 Bead Bazaar JD Lansing, MI; Delphi Creativity Center Contact: Delphi phone: (800) 248-2048 fax: (800) 748-0374 e-mail: info@delphiglass.com www.DelphiJewelry.com. ...
Expression expo: find it buy it love it.
Sep 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 ...
Resource guide.
Sep 01, 2005 ... DAY OF THE DEAD 40 JUDIKINS: Diamond Glaze. 17803 South Harvard Blvd., Gardena, CA 90248, (310) 515-1115, fax (310) 323-6619; www.diamondglaze.com. TSUKINEKO, INC.: Fantastix coloring brush. 17640 NE 65th Street, Redmond, WA 98052, (425) 883-7733, (800) 769-6633, fax ...
Creative spots.(Directory)
Sep 01, 2005 ... ALABAMA SIR STAMPS-A-LOT 430 Green Springs Hwy, Homewood, AL 35209 (205) 943-9129 ARIZONA INK IT! INC. 225 N. Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85234 (480) 632-6801 LIBBY'S HIGHWAY RUBBERY 7835 ...
Knittinghelp.com.(WAY OF THE WEB)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... www.knittinghelp.com This is the Web site where I send people who want to learn to knit. It's not that I don't want to show them how to knit; it's just that not only do I knit left-handed, but apparently I knit backwards too. It seems my "knit" is really a "purl" and vice ...
Woolworks.com.(WAY OF THE WEB)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... www.woolworks.com Need to find a yarn shop? Traveling around the country or around the world? This site has a very comprehensive listing of shops around the country, as well as Europe, ...
Craft Yarn Council of America.(www.craftyarncouncil.com)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... www.craftyarncouncil.com The Craft Yarn Council of America sponsors a certified teachers program as well as national and community-based ...
Crochet911.com.(www.knit911.com)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005 ... www.knit911.com These Web sites are linked together and are the consumer Web sites associated with The Craft Yarn Council. Here you can find answers to your questions regarding knitting and crocheting. There are ...
Places to visit.(King Tutankhamun related exhibitions)(Brief Article)
Sep 01, 2005; ... KING TUT EXHIBIT www.kingtut.org Los Angeles County Museum of Art: June 16, 2005 to November 15, 2005 Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art: December 15, 2005 to April 23, 2006 Field Museum of Chicago: May 26, 2006 to January 1, 2007 The ...
Anatomy of an addiction.(needlework)
Sep 01, 2005; ... My mother often tells a story about me as a toddler. According to her, you could put me in a room full of china and glass and never have to worry that I would touch anything. Every time she tells this, it amazes me. Why? Because of all my senses, it's my sense of touch that gets me in the ...