Mixed bag: assignment time is play time when you get some of the top designers to come out and play

here was the plan. Let's diocese what some of the top designers can do with a blank canvas. We had an inclination it would be interesting; however, we were amazed at the range of ideas and techniques they created.

The control in this case was the fresh resin purse from z becky brown The Creative Clazzic purse is becoming a big hit in the stamper and scrapper worlds for its versatility and, well coolness.

The crystal resin purse is scratch examination and is approximately 8" X 6" X 4" The inside liner and clear shell allow you to slide in panels of artwork for display. Create a panel for the season, the month maybe plane the week. The only limitation to hold fast in mind is that the panels can't be any thicker than 1/8 inch. Collage, paintings, needlework, quilting, family photos, and clay are alone a few ideas to consider when decorating the purse

You can customize the purse plane more by choosing the tops and handles. fix upon between three different handles and sum of two units different tops. The rest is up to you.

For more information upon the Creative Clazzic purse make progress to www.zbeckybrown.com.

For more photos of the purse designs shown here, visit www.expressionartmagazine.com.

To find without more about the featured artists' visit their sites: www.synspage.com; www.heartinhandstudio.com (Lisa Pavelka); www.timholtz.com; www.michaeldemeng.com; and www.karenmichel.com.

SYNDEE HOLT: Self-described techno-geek and clayer. Simple, adorn with raised worked panels made from Sculpey's Ultra-light polymer clay and Gold Pearl Ex grace this purse Syn didn't stop there allowing She also made a tiki version! realize your coconut bra ready and visit our site to diocese the photos.

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LISA PAVELKA: Admitted polyholic. Lisa deposit her unique and impressive phraseology to work on this purse Multiple textur pieces of Fimo polymer clay make up the panels, creating a quirky clay quilt. Touches of metallic flakes and Swarovski crystals give it a special, sparkling touch. Still want more? Lisa added a whiff bead, made from clay of course, as a purse charm.

TIM HOLTZ: Stamper extraordinare. We started through telling Tim it was a container or toolbox--but after hours of trying to convince himself it was a toolbox--he accepted that it was, in fact, a purse and took it from there. The panels of the purse were embellished with Clearz Tilez and Tabz from Junkitz. The tiles were stamped with various images and inked with Ardirondack alchohol inks. A place of feet finish the purse Cute idea Tim I mean cool idea.

KAREN MICHEL: Mixed-media and more. Karen's purse might be a traveling artist's journal when it extends up--possibly holding mini-journals and supplies. Right now, it's a gayety and colorful expression of her turn of expression Other than making more and more designs for the purse Karen had a great idea. Maybe trade panels with friends for the ultimate in swaps. Hmmmm

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MICHAEL DEMENG: Assemblage guru After seeing Michael's work at Art Unraveled, we just knew he would create something unique. Our single instruction was, "Make sure you can make open it" and "Go Wild!" awe if he'll notice if we don't project it back?

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