I’m in Atlanta attending the July market for wholesalers. I’m gathering info & photos for the Halloween and Christmas issues. But, I sent the SUMMER issue off to the printer before leaving home. I should receive the pre-press version tomorrow evening for approval. If all goes well, the issue should go to press on Tuesday.
While we patiently wait for the real thing, here’s a preview of Bev Verbeke’s awesome covers. Did you know that patriotic ornaments were originally used just at Christmas? You’ll see some examples in the issue. The feature interview is with Ohio feather tree maker, Dennis Bauer. Bauer’s work has appeared in Martha Stewart Living magazine three different times! And, you’ll read about the history of this original artificial Christmas tree.
Which artists and designers do you recognize on the covers? Leave us a comment!
Connie, I believe I see pieces by Debbie Thibault, Susan Arnot, Greg Guedel and Sweet B aka. Amelia Schaeffer
The covers look GREAT!!
Lori
OH, I think I see my patriotic standing bird on the cover!…. Many thanks for showing him off 🙂
I need to get myself a copy…..
Thanks Connie!
~ Johanna
Lori and Johanna are both correct in their guesses!
GREAT cover and back cover Connie! Great layout and presentation. So festive!!! So many fabulous pieces! Thank you for including my robot 🙂 Hugs to you! Janell
I see Debbie Thibault, Radko ornaments, Johnanna Parker, Nicole Sayre and maybe Jennifer Murphy. FABULOUS cover…truly inspiring. Thanks for the sneek peek!!!!!
You are correct on the first three … the issue should be arriving from the printer very soon!
Great issue, Connie. I LOVE it!!
Really good to have the history of feather trees as for future reference.
Great cover – thank you for including my ‘lil patriotic watermelon man! I love Janell’s robot too!
So inspiring… think I will be doing a patriotic tree next year.
– Sweet B
Oh Thank you Connie for putting my Uncle Sam on the cover! I feel honored to have my work there along with such talented artists.