After a few years of magazine submissions I can say that I have finally been published. Better yet, in a Somerset magazine called "Stamper's Sampler". Available at your local book store and Michaels. Never in a million years would I have thought that a stamper's magazine would be my source of publication, but the pieces are designed with stamps, primarily those from Michelle Ward and Green Pepper Press. The magazine spread shows my Christmas cards, made with fabric, stamped, embossed and finished with French knots or cording. I named it "A Turquoise Christmas" and they were kind enough to keep my name, although the names of individual cards are all by Somerset.
The layout was designed by the magazine and it looks fabulous!
The timing was also great because I am about to travel on an excellent adventure to Virginia Beach and the Art and Soul Retreat. A solid week of mixed media art instruction by the very best in the field. I anticipate meeting people I have heard and read about for years. And to top it all off, a concert by Amos Lee, the soulful musician that I adore.
I'm as happy as my granddaughter chasing bubbles. Life is good!
P.S. my handsewn cards are available at Art A La Carte, in Occoquan, Virginia.
Congratulations!!!! I'm so happy for you! I'll run out and get your book and next time I'm in occoquan I'll pick up some of your cute cards. I always enjoy your artwork!!! This is so exciting!!
-Steph
Posted by: Stephanie Brock | 09/27/2014 at 07:32 AM
can't wait to get your autograph!!!
Posted by: laura | 09/27/2014 at 10:10 AM
Congrats Karen! Good job!!
Posted by: Donna Williamson | 09/27/2014 at 02:44 PM
Thank-you very much you all. Persistence pays off.
Posted by: karen | 09/27/2014 at 08:46 PM
Wonderful. Congratulations!
Posted by: Mona Miller | 09/27/2014 at 10:41 PM
Congratulations! I still have a card from a few years back. So beautiful!
Posted by: Jeanann Foster | 09/28/2014 at 06:11 PM