new article “inside out”

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The March/April issue of Somerset Studio just arrived. I am thrilled for my friend Anna who is on the cover and inside with the Artist Profile – her signature work is lovely and unique. Since the theme is Mail Art my column features art made with security envelopes, and then I segued into using postage stamps. If you've been following my blog you know I love these security paper patterns, found on the inside of the dreaded bills. I've been collecting and cataloging for years – now I can't stop making stuff with them.

See my other posts using security envelopes last year.

http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2015/07/painting-on-a-grid.html

http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2015/07/have-a-happy-4th-of-july.html

http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2015/07/more-envelope-cutting.html

http://michelleward.typepad.com/michelleward/2015/06/someone-call-security.html

Recently scored from Etsy – an origami ball geniusly folded by FANSHEFOLDS

There are patterns here I don't have!! Maybe it would be fun to show you my collection and if you have a pattern I don't have we could trade!!

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26 responses to “new article “inside out””

February 21, 2016

Monica Lore

What a grand idea! I don’t get too many of those anymore. BTW, I am eagerly awaiting your new stuff! When will it be on the site?

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February 21, 2016

Monica Lore

What a grand idea! I don’t get too many of those anymore. BTW, I am eagerly awaiting your new stuff! When will it be on the site?

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February 21, 2016

Nathalie Kalbach

Amazing- I love this!!! Need to get the magazine to see the article 🙂

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February 21, 2016

Nathalie Kalbach

Amazing- I love this!!! Need to get the magazine to see the article 🙂

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February 22, 2016

Bernice

Thought this might interest you if you don’t already have it
http://shop.uppercasemagazine.com/collections/backissues/products/uppercase26

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February 22, 2016

Bernice

Thought this might interest you if you don’t already have it
http://shop.uppercasemagazine.com/collections/backissues/products/uppercase26

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

Thanks for your interest Monica. A few things have come up that pushed back my release of new stuff. Hope to manage sometime this Spring.

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

Thanks for your interest Monica. A few things have come up that pushed back my release of new stuff. Hope to manage sometime this Spring.

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

xoxo Nat

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

xoxo Nat

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

Thanks Bernice – I went to order this then had a sneaky feeling I might already have it. There is a stash of Uppercase on my shelf that have never been opened. And guess what? I have that one! Looks very juicy!! Will make time to read this week.

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February 23, 2016

michelleward

Thanks Bernice – I went to order this then had a sneaky feeling I might already have it. There is a stash of Uppercase on my shelf that have never been opened. And guess what? I have that one! Looks very juicy!! Will make time to read this week.

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February 24, 2016

stephanie

Can’t wait to get my copy and read it!

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February 24, 2016

stephanie

Can’t wait to get my copy and read it!

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February 24, 2016

Carrie

I just love what you do with the insides of envelopes. Always exploring the unexpected, that’s one of the wonderful things about your art!

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February 24, 2016

Carrie

I just love what you do with the insides of envelopes. Always exploring the unexpected, that’s one of the wonderful things about your art!

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March 11, 2016

Faye Touve

Hi Michelle, I have been collecting these envelopes for several years now, intrigued by the patterns. Imagine my surprise when I opened the new issue of Somerset Studio to your article! And I thought I was the only one saving all this! Thank you for all the great ideas of how to use them; looking forward to a new project.

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March 11, 2016

Faye Touve

Hi Michelle, I have been collecting these envelopes for several years now, intrigued by the patterns. Imagine my surprise when I opened the new issue of Somerset Studio to your article! And I thought I was the only one saving all this! Thank you for all the great ideas of how to use them; looking forward to a new project.

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

<3 Stephanie

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

<3 Stephanie

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

Awwww, thanks Carrie!

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

Awwww, thanks Carrie!

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

Faye, thanks for stopping by and sharing your mutual enthusiasm for the insides of envelopes. Time for you to put that collection to work! Save a little bit for yourself – maybe catalog them like I did, then you’re free to use the remaining papers. Go for it!

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March 11, 2016

michelleward

Faye, thanks for stopping by and sharing your mutual enthusiasm for the insides of envelopes. Time for you to put that collection to work! Save a little bit for yourself – maybe catalog them like I did, then you’re free to use the remaining papers. Go for it!

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November 29, 2018

Diana Robinson

I would like to know if this issue is still available for purchase.
I have collected lots of envelopes and can’t wait to make things with them.
thanks
Diana

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December 2, 2018

michelleward

Hi Diana. I just looked at Stampington’s website and it appears that issue is sold out. You can get the digital download here: https://stampington.com/Somerset-Studio-Mar-Apr-2016
Cheers, Michelle

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