Expression back issues from November 2005:
It's that time of year.(welcome)
Nov 01, 2005; ... With careful planning, the holidays will go smoothly. I tell myself this each year, but somehow it never really seems to work out. By the time January comes around, my last vivid memory was pulling out Halloween boxes. Kind of like driving to work on a sleepy Monday morning and not really ...
September/October 2005.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I just want to thank you for the article in your Sept./Oct. 2005 issue titled "The Great Debate: Mounted vs. Unmounted." This has been a source of confusion for awhile. All the companies out there are now pushing unmounted stamps, however, no one really explains the difference and how ...
Two beads in a pod.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... As soon as I saw the picture of Mary's bead in the Sept./Oct. 2005 issue, I knew exactly what it was. I too tried to make those beads! I loved how they were supposed to look, but mine didn't quite look like the pictures. I had a good laugh over that and realized that I had ...
Offensive or informative?(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... The article "Lights! Camera! Table Saw?" in the May/June 2005 issue could have easily be retitled "How to Offend Your Readership in Three Paragraphs." I definitely felt offended after reading it, not only for women in general, but the article wasn't very complimentary to men either. It ...
Feels goooooood.(letters to the editor)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 01, 2005; ... I've wanted to write to you for some time, and comment on Expression. It's sooooooooo much better than just a "magazine!" When I first found Expression at my local Barnes and Nobel, I couldn't believe the "feel" of it. It felt so much richer than any of the other magazines on the rack ....
Oh how it shines: glam up your art using shimmering foil.(practical stamping)
Nov 01, 2005; ... "Oh look, it's something bright and shiny!" We've all stopped to admire that shiny thing in the corner of our eye. We do it while we shop, walk, and even drive ("Yes, officer, I was watching the road"). There's just something special about things that have shine. They look more expensive, ...
Stampers vs. scrappers; Attention all stampers and scrapbookers: can't we all just get along?(artful life)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Want to start an argument? Get a room full of die-hard rubber stampers together--and mention scrapbooking. The fur will fly and it will get ugly pretty quick. And typically for me, I've been right there in the thick of things, wondering how this world of ducks-with-hats and ...
The metallic touch: metal papers and foils add posh and pizazz.(tried and true)
Nov 01, 2005; ... In the past, I haven't worked a lot with metals because I wasn't happy with the products that had been available. I seem to be a little rough on things and metallic papers didn't hold up well to my abuses. Now I'm looking forward to a whole new world of metal embellishment for my art. ...
Clay holiday: it's as easy as one, two, three with a trio of simple and easy gift ideas.(clay table)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Few things say you care as much as a handmade gift from the heart. If you're short on time (and who isn't these days?) and are looking for elegant yet simple gifts you can make quickly and easily, you've stopped on the right page. Perhaps you're someone who's been dying to get started with ...
"Buon fresco": create incredibly rich replicas of aged frescos using this fresh technique.(Cover Story)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Fresco comes from the Italian term buon fresco, meaning "really fresh." And these cards are no exception. The sheets look like they were chipped right off the walls of an ancient Italian villa. In reality they can be made right in your own studio using plaster, adhesive and muslin. Perfect ...
Say what? Inspirational family quote book.
Nov 01, 2005; ... While growing up, members of my family always quoted funny and silly sayings. My mom always said we should write down those memorable statements. When I started creating journals, it only seemed natural to create a quote book. Now when I hear funny and silly sayings, I have a place to ...
Palettes of light: luminous and lustrous works of art using metallic inks and foils.
Nov 01, 2005; ... Working on glass is a great way to get some dimension in your art. By working on each side of the glass you essentially double your art space. The shine and transparency of glass automatically adds dimension and using metallic inks and foils only enhance the effect. ...
The Perfect Poinsettia: show off the season's splendor in this simple, yet impressive, holiday card.
Nov 01, 2005; ... Ahhh, the season begins and the quest for the perfect holiday card is on. And being the great artist that you are, you have to make them. Just don't wait too long because the guilt of not finishing your holiday cards in time can last well into February. Everything you need is probably ...
Ornamental keepsakes: give those you love personalized treasures from the past and present.
Nov 01, 2005 ... The holidays are special times to celebrate with family and friends. These get-togethers help to keep family legacy and friendships alive by telling stories about the past, enjoying the present and sharing the different traditions, customs and celebrations of others. With the ...
Quick collage: rummage through your art box to create these one-of-a-kind gifts.
Nov 01, 2005; ... What could be easier? A project that only takes a few hours, and a chance to use all the staples in your studio--paper scraps, inks, dyes and ephemera. It's a great way to justify those bags o' trinkets bursting at the seams, that tangled ball of fibers, and those over-whelming piles of ...
Cracks crackles: combine metal leaf and polymer clay to create simple and stunning jewelry.
Nov 01, 2005; ... After experimenting for a couple of years with crackling pearlescent acrylics over polymer clay sheets, I eventually arrived at this versatile technique. Trying to crackle acrylics (which just stretch, mind you) and glass paints, I decided to try my hand at painting the acrylics onto ...
Mica magic: mica's the name of the game for these fun formica and mica tags.
Nov 01, 2005; ... It's time to go shopping in your junk trunk again. We know you've accumulated some formica sample tags along the way. Yes, right there next to that stack of paint samples and AOL CDs. Here's a fun project to put those tags to use. The hard, laminated tags make perfect canvasses to paint ...
Speaking volumes: a compact way to turn those unwanted CDs into works of art.
Nov 01, 2005; ... We've all opened our mailboxes and found those free CDs featuring Internet access offers. Being a dedicated stamper, I knew I shouldn't throw them away--there would probably be a time when I'd need them. After cleaning out my stamp studio one day, I discovered I had collected quite a few ...
Altered trading catastrophe; Good sense dictates if you have to do 72 of anything: keep it simple--stupid!(artful findings)
Nov 01, 2005; ... This summer I got caught up in the excitement of an Altered Trading Card trade. Each person had to make a minimum of 25 ATCs. When the swap closed, 72 artists signed up. Uh-oh! As the due date approached, many of them declared their intention to make one for each artist. Well ... 25 ...
Calendar of events.(Calendar)
Nov 01, 2005 ... NOVEMBER 2005 November 1-December 31 Jewelry Fest JD Lansing, MI; Delphi Creativity Center Delphi phone: (800) 248-2048, fax: (800) 748-0374 e-mail: info@delphiglass.com www.delphijewelry.com ...
Resource guide.
Nov 01, 2005 ... The resources listed are based on information supplied by the artists. For more information on products and manufacturers, go to our Links page at www.expressionartmagazine.com. PRACTICAL STAMPING 10 XYRON INC.: 15820 N. 84th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85260, (480) 443-9419 ...
Rustique powders: JudiKins.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Instantly re-create the look of weathered metal with these new embossing powders from JudiKins. The eight new colors in the Rustique line are: Antique Iron, Weathered Iron, Weather Vane, Bent ...
Walnut Ink: Tsukineko.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... In addition to Tsukineko's original four colors: Walnut Ink, Java, Terra Cotta and Eucalyptus, Tsukineko has added four new colors to their popular ink line. Available immediately in 2-oz. spray bottles or in a 4-pack sampler ....
Candle DecoPaint: Uchida of America.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Have fun decorating and painting candles with Uchida's Candle DecoPaint. Available in myriad colors, these 2-in-1 interchangeable paint markers allow you to decorate candles for gifts, parties, ...
Collage DVDs by Claudine Hellmuth: creative catalyst.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Nationally known collage artist Claudine Hellmuth offers two new DVDs; Collage Textures & Techniques and More Collage Textures & Techniques. You'll learn Claudine's favorite image-transfer methods and background techniques, perfect for enhancing collages, scrap-book layouts, altered books ...
High Performance Cutting Mat for ZAZ: AccuCut.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... AccuCut has unveiled a new High Performance Cutting Mat for the company's ZAZ Portable Die Cutter allowing crafters to make at least 1,000 precision cuts before changing mats. The Cutting Mat is made of a clear acetate carrier with a film-coated metal plate. The rigidity of the metal plate ...
The Painted Surface: Stewart Gill.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The Painted Surface is a comprehensive guide for products and techniques for contemporary multimedia artists. An absolute essential for today's artist, this book provides detailed information on a wide variety of products and how to use them on ...
Express extruder: polymer clay express.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... This clay extruder is going to be a favorite tool for caners or people who want to make canes, but find them too tedious. The extruder gun is heavy-duty with 26 pounds of thrust in the trigger and up to a pound of clay can be ...
Memory albums: stampabilities.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... These fabulous new albums are sure to be a delight for any scrapbooker. With a variety of designs available from fashion, wedding, graduation, baby, motorcycle and sports motifs, they're unique and wonderfully detailed. The wood albums and notebooks are intricately accented ...
New room designs: Chatterbox.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Two new rooms have been added to the Chatterbox Room Collections. Each room has a coordinating design theme and is double-sided 12" X 12" paper. The new rooms are "The Loft" and "The Nook." Several Room ...
Creative Clazzic handbags: Z Becky Brown.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Perfect for scrapbookers and ideal for the artistically minded, the Creative Clazzic handbag features a removable liner specifically designed to accommodate the various layouts you've created. The layouts slide in-between the liner and the exterior of the purse to display your ...
Sterling Silver Extreme Flex Wire: Soft Flex.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... An extreme way to shine! Expose yourself and your designs to the new Sterling Silver Extreme 925 Flex Wire by Soft Flex--a 1 X 19 strand wire line that is just as strong as their original 21 or 49 strand. Extreme 925 Flex Wire is sterling silver over steel with a premium, ...
Spot remover: Grandma's Secret Spot Remover.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Find out what all the buzz is about surrounding this amazing new spot remover. This spot remover comes in an easy-to-use, convenient take along 2-oz. bottle and is able to remove all those tough to remove spots we struggle with--ink, grease, paint, oil, makeup, rust, spaghetti sauce, ...
Fastenater: E.K. success.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Use this "fascinating" tool like a desk stapler to enhance projects of all sorts. It comes with 48 staple bars in the Barcelona Copper design. This is a wonderful alternative to using brads and the Fastenater allows you the ability to staple anywhere on a 12" X 12" paper. It also ...
Simply Posh! DVD: Posh impressions.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Be prepared to be entertained, delighted and informed with Dee Gruenig's newest CD called Simply Posh! Stamping is changing and changing quickly and now all stamping enthusiasts can turn to Dee to make all stamping techniques easily understood and fun to accomplish. Unlike taking a class, ...
Twinkle Trays Kit: Art Institute Glitter.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... The latest from Art Institute Glitter is the Twinkle Trays Kit. This kit comes with eight elegant black glitter trays with lids, an array of eight beautiful ultra-fine Art Glitter colors, AIG's Designer Dries Clear or Washable ...
Tote bags: Loew-Cornell.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Loew-Cornell, Inc. has added fashion accessories to their growing line of products for the artist, ceramist and hobbyist. The company recently acquired the craft business of Innovo, Inc. including the marketing, sale and distribution of fashion accessories such as canvas and vinyl totes, ...
Scrapper's packs: Sanook Paper Company.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Sanook Paper Company cures your scrapbooking doldrums with the introduction of their one-of-a-kind themed page kits featuring handmade goodies from the hills in northern Thailand. Each kit contains over 75 pieces of exotic 12" X 12" papers, borders, mattes, die cuts, paper flowers, leaves ...
Nina decorative papers: Anna Griffin.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... From the Nina collection of the "Four Sisters" series from Anna Griffin comes this absolutely exquisite collection of papers, borders, die cuts and frames. Designs are derived from antique textiles and prints including luscious ...
Puffy Paper Thin Foam: FloraCraft.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Paper crafters can now create their own custom textures using STYROFOAM brand Puffy Paper Thin Foam and simple household items. Easy-to-use Puffy Paper will help convey your story through its rich textures and contours. Create interesting all-over patterns by placing a large, unmounted ...
Precise-a-Slice: valkat designs.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Precise-a-Slice gives the polymer clay artist the ability to cut even and accurate slices from canes and can be used for making 90-degree and 45-degree angles. It's constructed of clay-friendly acrylic and the calibrated slicing measurements (1/8", 1/16", 1/20", 1/32") are laser-engraved ...
Itz Your Party Custom Party Kit: savage paper.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... With Itz Your Party Custom Party Kit you can make your own coordinated party favors and invitations to personalize your party with your computer using Stick-Itz! Self Adhesive Craft Paper & Print-n-Stick Self Adhesive Premium Photo & Printing Paper. Great for birthday ...
Sculpey UltraLight clay: Polyform products.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... Soft, squishy and hard as a rock--new Sculpey UltraLight is the most exciting polymer clay launched in years. This amazingly versatile clay is lightweight, but bakes so hard that it won't crack or break, even in large pieces. Sculpey UltraLight is a perfect replacement for tinfoil ...
Coloring base metals: a practical guide by Christine Cox; volcano arts.(tools and temptations)
Nov 01, 2005 ... This excellent self-published booklet is full of recipes and techniques, plus five ways of sealing color onto base materials. Though simple in presentation and language, this booklet is for working metalsmiths or anyone who uses metal in their artwork. Experienced, easy-to-follow advice ...
A summer CHA, CHA.(insideout)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Hmmm, summer in Chicago? Well, at least we were inside most of the time. And what a place it is. The annual summer show put on by the Crafts and Hobby Association is the smaller of the two retail shows CHA holds during the year. The summer show, affectionately referred to as CHA CHA, or my ...
How dare you!(insideout)(artisans versus artists)(Brief Article)
Nov 01, 2005; ... Being new to the craft industry. I've discovered an interesting controversy. The word crafter. To some it is a harmless little word that describes someone who uses their hands to craft. To others, well, you might as well have called their dog smelly and their fashion sense a shame, because ...
Crafty gifts? May I suggest ...(insideout)(Buyers Guide)
Nov 01, 2005; ... In the season of giving, what do you give the crafter that has everything? Well, first, a crafter will never reach the point where they can have everything, because there are always new ideas and new products on the horizon. But you can give them something they might not buy themselves. ...