There has been tremendous response to my new column, Art Smarts!tm in Scrap and Stamp Arts. I want to thank all of you that emailed me telling me how much you loved the articles. I've had fun creating them.

Some of you asked where I found the flat black ribbon used on two of the purses in my February Art Smarts! tm Column. I found the ribbon in Walmart of all places. Of course, that was before they changed my walmart - But there are many wonderful beaded ribbons on the market to help you create your own Scrapbooking Handbags like the ones I created. Jaquard, Aleene's, and Tulip products were used in the projects.

Keep your eyes out for my March ArtSmarts!tm Column in the March, 2007, issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts. Learn how you can create Textured Letters for your art projects. These textured letters allow you to add texture without bulk. You'll see two letters (A's - top photo on my blog) that I used in a scrapbook layout (in the column). I used Delta's Texutre Magic for this column. These letters are great for altered arts projects, greeting cards, collage, and scrapbooking.

Also coming soon is an Art Smarts!tm Column All About Color and how to use it. This is one column in Scrap and Stamp Arts that you want to keep on hand. Not only will you learn how to combine colors, you'll also produce a wonderful paper arts project (A Book of Days) that lets you use what you learned. If you rubber stamp, create altered art projects, dabble in scrapbooking, like making cards, or create collages, you will use this column to take your work to a new level.

I will also have an article in Polymer Cafe in the next few months -- it will show you how to create a wonderful paper angel torso. This article will have step-by-ste- photos to show you how to create the angel. I use her to hold a bracelet that I am not wearing, but she and her soon to be created sisters will grace my Christmas tree this year. She is so easy to create... no two should look alike... and best of all... it doesn't have to be baked to dry. This would make a great project for schools.