CPS Writes Tips for Creative Sketchbooks

This is the e-mail newsletter that Cloth Paper Scissors sends out. I am including it here to give you another resource for creative sketchbooks and journals. If you want more information go to the Cloth Paper Scissors website.

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Sketchbook Tips
The Buzz on “QATV”
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In this issue of Cloth Paper Scissors Embellishments, you’ll learn tips for keeping a sketchbook, news about “QATV”, and the latest on Quilting Arts Gifts.

Tips for Keeping Sketchbooks

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In the most recent issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Jean Littlejohn shared her process for making sketchbooks from recycled, otherwise unwanted books. Here are some tips for starting your own creative sketchbook:

  1. There are no rules. Your sketchbook can be formal or informal, a pastiche of ideas or a whole work based on a theme.
  2. Prepare your pages ahead of time. Start with a recycled book like Jean, put a color wash on white pages, or doodle in the borders. Anything to get over being intimidated by a blank page.
  3. Carry your sketchbook with you. You never know when inspiration will strike.
  4. Include a glue stick, a permanent marker, and watercolor pencils with your sketchbook, as well.
  5. Record the mundane as well as the profound. Beauty is often found in the simple moments of life.

The following books can also help you create your own special sketchbook:

Do You Hear the Buzz?

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Many of your favorite fiber artists joined Patricia Bolton last week to shoot episodes of the upcoming “Quilting Arts TV” show that taped in Cleveland. The Internet was buzzing as Lesley Riley, Frances Holliday Alford, Judy Coates Perez, Pam Rubert, and others blogged about their experiences. Patricia also taped segments with other talented artists you’ve seen in Quilting Arts Magazine, including Natalya Aikens, Laura Cater Woods, Jane Dunnewold (pictured here, with Patricia), Robbi Joy Eklow, Wendy Richardson, Susan “Lucky” Shie, Tracy and Allison Stillwell, Shelly Stokes, Beryl Taylor, Mary Ann Tipple, and Elin Waterston, plus many other creative people from the quilting world.

To read Patricia’s take and see more photos, visit the Editor’s Blog.

Don’t Miss Quilting Arts Gifts

bookOur special Gifts issue has gone to press, and it’s a winner, loaded with projects, patterns, and a list of the latest must-have gadgets that you’ll enjoy for the holidays and beyond.

You still have time to pre-order and take advantage of the special pre-order discount. Quilting Arts Gifts is available by pre-order and on select newsstands only.

For more events, projects, challenges, and new and exciting mixed-media products and books, visit our website, ClothPaperScissors.com. If you are a current subscriber of Cloth PaperScissors® Magazine, or if you place a subscription/renewal order with an order, you will receive 10% off our retail prices on all your purchases (excluding subscription orders and renewals).

Sincerely,


Cate Coulacos Prato

Features Editor, Cloth Paper Scissors

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I am still thinking about creative journals/sketchbooks. The Darling Child draws or plays his clarinet each evening before he starts playing his hand-held devices. It is much easier to create a new habit with someone else, so I have decided to draw at the same time he does each evening. Even if it is just 5 minutes, it is a start. There are lots of ideas for drawing/visual ideas swirling around in my mind, so I have to make a start. We’ll see how it workss.

Author: Jaye

Quiltmaker who enjoys writing and frozen chocolate covered bananas.