Altered Arts Magazine
Providing inspiration for altered book and collage artists, Cynthia Duncan and staff have created THE publication that features altered book spreads, altered look scrapbook pages, altered objects, assemblages, and collages.
They are a group of Mixed Media Artists who met through a swap hosted through ARTchix Studio for Altered CDs in the Asian Theme. Through friendship and art, they have grown into a family of loving sisters who now are known as . . . Altered Chix. Chek them out!
This online zine is for everyone that's interested in playing and having fun with paper, paints, inks and stamps, and any other exciting mediums. Their aim is to inspire and get your creative energies going.You will find:- many artists who generously show their work, workshops, specialized articles, places to surf for ideas and interesting sites, links to online materials in the U.S and U.K. This non commercial site is updated with new articles and work often.
Articus Studio
If you are scrapbooking, rubber stamping, collage or assemblage artist, new to artist trading cards (ATC's), book arts, jewelry maker, doll artist or whatever your crafting passion is, we think you will find something to spur your creative juices at Articus Studio.
Artzine Cafe
This might be a useful place to make some new friends, if you're into the sort of artwork that is shown on the website www.art-e-zine.co.uk i.e.. paperarts, art stamping, collage, altered books, art journals, assemblages, digital art, polymer clay, in fact any art medium you like playing with and experimenting and being creative, no limits, just enjoying your art.
Cre8it! An ever changing landscape of creative adventure. New ideas, products, techniques, and projects for the multi-media and paper artist.
Our favorite is the Digital Stamping & Paper Arts zine published online. It is the one and only magazine devoted to using your computer as an art tool! But there's lots more: papers, images, photoshop tutorials on CD, Santa Fe retreats, art journaling. This is all the work of one very talented lady, Jessica, who we're sure must have secretly cloned herself a dozen times to get all this done and kept up to date. Check it out!
This is the blog of Sarajane Helm. Sarajane has designed and sold dolls and wearable art in many forms, utilizing her skills with fabric and fibers, polymer clay, paper and multimedia works. She designs rubber stamps and textile prints, dyes and embellishes fabrics, draws paper dolls and coloring books and designs web sites. Her work appears in magazine articles for Bead & Button, Jewelry Crafts, DOLLS, Lapidary Journal and others. In addition to serving as the Polymer Clay Editorial Advisor for Belle Armoire Magazine, she writes a bi-monthly column that appears there on the business of selling wearable art.
Elaine is a talented Australian Decoupage artist. This site offers lots of beautiful photos of her work, decoupage instructions and links to other decoupage galleries.
DEXIGNER
Russell loves to get their newsletters every month and it is about the latest in all the related arts--one of his all time favorites. As we all know, so much that is happening around us affects our art and it is fun to read and see what the trends are before they actually happen.
Ephemera Society
The Ephemera Society of America, Inc. of which we are members, is a non-profit organization formed in 1980 to cultivate and encourage interest in ephemera and the history identified with it; to further the understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of ephemera by people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of interest; to promote the personal and institutional collection, preservation, exhibition, and research of ephemeral materials; to serve as a link among collectors, dealers, institutions, and scholars; and to contribute to the cultural life of those who have an interest in our heritage as a nation or a people, both nationally and internationally.
The Gleaner Zine
Sherylynne Carriveau is publisher of several zines, including The Gleaner, Zine of Zines, Zine of Gypsies, and Texture and Fabrics. Her zines often include, envelopes, pockets, fold-outs and mini-zines within the zine. She also run a group called The Gleaner at Yahoo where they have zine swaps on a quarterly basis. It is a great way to learn about zines and gain confidence about your publishing abilities!
The Indie Collective is a showcase of some of the most talented and creative designers they could find. They know how much work goes into running a craft business, so they wanted to help spread the word about all the great shops out there.
INFOMAT
Russell also loves to get their newsletters every month and it is about the latest in the fashion world. So much that is happening around us affects our art and it is fun to read and see what the trends are before they actually happen.
The full name is the International Museum of Collage, Assemblage and Construction and it is dedicated to the collection, study and exhibition of collage, assemblage, construction, montage, photo-montage, digital collage, concrete poetry, collage poetry, film, sound collage, and other constructive arts. Collage and Assemblage art covers a wide gamut from modern art to pop art to abstract art, it can show up in mail art, avant garde art, constructivist art and often is the preferred medium of the revolutionary artist through the juxtaposition of elements to create a jarring or shocking effect.
ISABA
The International Society of Altered Book Artists is a group of artists, hobbyists, professional artists, teachers, librarians, and students, all coming together to form an international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting Book Altering as an art form.
But, what is an altered book? It is any book, old or new that has been recycled by creative means into a work of art. They can be ... rebound, painted, cut, burned, folded, added to, collaged in, gold-leafed, rubber stamped, drilled or otherwise adorned.
Morning Sun Studio
A small rubber stamping and scrapbooking store located in Edinboro, PA. Ask Mary to show you some of the creative supplies she carries for the paper arts, including the complete line of Twisted Papers CDs.
The quarterly online magazine for all papercrafters originating from Australia.
Elli, the editor, has projects for all levels and each project has very detailed instructions. Which is so great when you see something that you want to try. This is the type of publication that offers you a wide variety of projects for everyone's taste and skills.
Simply Sentiments A magazine for creative card making. Simply Sentiments strives to present card-makers with ideas for both traditional and innovative greetings. Published bimonthly, Simply Sentiments is a must-read for all paper crafters.
SS Reflecions is probably the best online Stamping and Scrapping magazine, striving to bridge the gap between the two papercrafts.
Stamp Fanci
Stamp Fanci is the largest rubber stamp store in Pittsburgh! We have thousands of rubber stamps, a variety of ink pads, many fun tools for stamping, and great instructional classes to teach any level of stamper. It is truly a stamper's paradise at Stamp Fanci. Ask Margie to show you the Twisted Papers CDs and collage sheets.
Located in the East Point Plaza at 1719 Thierer Road in Madison, Wisconsin, Stamping Jazzy Style has quickly earned the loyalty and kudos of stampers throughout the Mid-West. Well-stocked with all the latest "necessities" of the craft and the knowledgeable staff that will gladly show you how to use each and every product they carry, this is truly a destination store. And, be sure to have them show you the TwistedPapers CD catalogue.
The Sunflower House
The Sunflower House is a retail rubber stamp and scrapbook shop in Sugar Grove, PA. Bev carries an extensive line of supplies for all your paper crafting needs including: Rubber Stamping, Scrapbooks, Altered Art, Trading Cards, and much more. At the Sunflower House you will always find a knowledgeable staff member ready to help you with your questions on products or help with a project you are working on. See the complete line of Twisted Papers CDs and collage sheets here at The Sunflower House.
Vamp Stamp News
Vamp Stamp News is a monthly printed magazine packed with techniques, projects, news and information for people who love the art of rubber stamping and paper crafts.
ZNE: variaZioNE stands for MIXED MEDIA ARTISTS CONNECTED . . .
. . . are a group for makers of all things collaged, mixed up in mediums, and altered.
We are a virtual home away from home for those with an eye for variation and a passion for glitter, glue, clippings and paint, in all their myriad of forms.
We aim to be a haven for mixed media artists of all skill levels. A special place to have fun, share our wares, sources, inspiration, participation in swaps, creative contests and a whole lot more.
