Scrapbooking Handbags

My new column, ArtSmarts, will appear in every other issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts. I'd love to hear from you about the projects in the article.

I'm very excited about the Feb 2007 ArtSmarts column.... and I know you will love it. I'll show you how to create three different Scrapbooking handbags - one for casual attire - the other two for dressy occasions.

The article came about after I had sticker shock seeing a photograph tote bag in my local market. Yes, the bag could be personalized with your own photo for about $99.00. But, I could thing of a lot more I could do with $99.00's!! I thought you could too. My Scrapbooking Handbag article will show you how you can use your own printers to create wonderful traveling works of art. And, you can do it inexpensively... avoiding sticker shock.

Check out the article today!

November 2006

UPDATE: November, 2006

GIVE the gift of INKING!

INKING by Carol Heppner


My new book, INKING by Carol Heppner, has a five-star review on Amazom.com. I've heard from many readers who are having fun trying the projects in the book. Visit my web site at http://www.carolheppner.com/ to see some of the projects from the book and find out more information how you can join in that fun!

There are many different techniques to show you how to create your own colored paper to use in all your paper arts projects. You will find a few miniature albums for you to make, as well as, cards and embellishments.

This book makes a perfect gift for the paper artist of all ages! Just visit www.carolheppner.com to purchase the book today.

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My Photograph Background article will show you how to print your own photos onto organza paper to create outstanding backgrounds for your paper art projects. These scrapbook pages can be done in no time flat, but look very professional. The techniques and tips in this article can be use in all paper arts projects.

Scrap & Stamp Arts - December, 2006

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ArtSmarts! by Carol Heppner
Family Cookbook
Scrap and Stamp Arts Magazine
November, 2006

My new article, ArtSmart's, in Scrap and Stamp Arts will show you how to create your own family cookbook. This is NOT your mother's cookbook. Have fun using rubber stamps to create these wonderful pages that will sure to be a hit with everyone. Family photographs are used to help readers match the recipe with those who made the delicious dishes. The article includes a pattern for you to enlarge.

The cookbook from the article was given to my mom and she has it on display. Family members love looking at it. I'll be making these as Christmas gifts this year, but that's just between you and me. I don't want to spoil the surprise!!

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Easy Heart Wall Pockets

Polymer Cafe

Fall, 2006

Can you use a cookie cutter? Ever make cutout cookies?? That is how easy it is to make these beautiful heart pockets. While I used polymer clay to create these, you can use paper clay or another air-dry clay.

The article has photograph, step-by-step instructions to help you make these in a jiffy. Just be warned, they are so fun to make that you'll want to make a lot. They are so easy, even the kids can help!

These would be wonderful teacher or hostess gift for the upcoming holidays. Teachers: if you use air-dry clay, they would be great art projects for your class. Instead of using a chain with charms, you can use a ribbon as a holder.

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My Italian Famliy History
Legacy Magazine

Fall, 2006

Years of research helped me discover my Italian family and you can read the highlights in Legacy's Fall issue. Learn how you can create miniature books to hold your family history and how to alter cigar boxes to hold those books.

I found that when I would show my family my research, they were not interested. However, as soon as I started creating these little gems, they loved looking at the information.

There are several different techniques used in making these books and boxes, you can then take those

learned techniques and apply them to other art projects!

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Carol Heppner

HOME

Summer 2006

Heritage Scrapbooking
with Carol Heppner

Genealogical Research Society of NE PA http://www.grsnp.org/
August 16, 2006 - Olyphant, PA at 7PM

Do you live around Olyphant, PA, and are you interested in your family history? Then discover the fun of Scrapbooking combined with your genealogy research to create spectacular "Family Memory Albums."

In this Scrapbooking Basics talk with Carol Heppner, you will learn about the various papers, inks, powders, rubber stamps, and adhesives used in Scrapbooking. Find out how to apply ink to give new papers an aged look. In addition, you will create your own 8 by 8-inch Vintage scrapbook page.

Email info@grsnp.org for information on GRSNP and meeting.

Carol Heppner's work has appeared in publications such as Belle Armoire, Somerset Studio, Expression Magazine, and Scrap & Stamp Arts. She is on the editorial advisory board of Scrap & Stamp Arts, Scott Publications, and is a Design Member of the Crafts and Hobby Association.
Got Ink? Inkpads, that is... then read on...




INKING by Carol Heppner
New book


Do your inkpads sit on your shelf – only seeing the light of day when a rubber stamp enters the room? What if I showed you how to take that under-used inkpad and plain ol’ paper to create some awesome-colored paper that is suitable for use in altered arts, ATC’s, collage, paper arts, rubber stamping and scrapbooking?

I’ve specialized in ink techniques for over 10 years and written many articles on the subject. Now, you can share my passion for this media though my new book entitled: INKING. My book covers the types of inks in craft stores and how you can use them for more than just stamping an image. Learn fast and easy ink techniques to apply ink on any size paper, which can then be used in various scrapbooking, greeting cards, embellishments, and miniature book projects. The project instructions in the book are straight forward and easy to understand.

INKING by Carol Heppner
Sterling/Chapelle
128 pages
8 1/2 X 10. All in color
ISBN: 1-4027-2646-5

Visit www.carolheppner.com to learn more about my book INKING and to put your inkpads to work!

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Art Smarts by Carol Heppner
New Article

This educational column in Scrap & Stamp Arts magazine explains various techniques and explores different topics of interest for the Scrap and Stamp Artist. The column explains how readers can get more value from the products they purchase, then follows with demonstrated projects and examples.

Do you know the different types of inks on the market and how to care for them once you get them home? You will after reading this August article! Learn money-saving tips to keep those inkpad lasting longer. Use inks to create a classy greeting card that features a spot for every family member, a 8 1/2 by 11-inch scrapbook layout for adults, and a 12-inch layout for the flower lover in all of us.

If there is a topic that you'd like to learn more about, send your suggestions to carolheppner@gmail.com If there are a lot of requests about one topic, I'll see if I can do an article on that topic.

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