In This Issue
New Guide to Self-promotion
Make a Nest with Our Fibers
Actively Seeking Submissions
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Dear John, 

Welcome to the latest edition of Cloth Paper Scissors Embellishments. This week we'll tell you about a new book to help you promote yourself and your art, show you fabulous "nesting" fibers, and ask you for help preparing our upcoming issues.
bookWould you like to spend more time in your studio?
 
In I'd Rather Be in the Studio! The Artist's No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion, Alyson B. Stanfield shows artists how to overcome the negative thinking that holds them back from achieving the success they desire. She gives step-by-step, practical advice on everything from setting goals and differentiating yourself to amplifying your online presence and working the media.
 
Some of the many topics include:
  • How to generate buzz on a shoestring
  • How to develop routines to free your creative mind
  • How to build your mailing list
  • How to increase your footprint on the Internet
  • How to enliven your resume (without lying!)
Alyson's book is geared to artists, but many of her principles of no-excuses self-promotion can translate to other careers and self-run businesses.
 
StudiosAnd, if you'd like to get your studio-or other creative art space-organized and decorated for success, be sure to get our special Studios issue, ready for pre-order now and on select newsstands April 1.
Pre-order Studios now. You'll save 10% off the cover price, plus an additional 10% if you're a subscriber.
Nesting Instincts
nests
 
In the March/April issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, Judy Coates Perez gives the first part of her instructions for making painted and quilted mixed-media bird houses.
 
You can make a sweet little nest and eggs to go with them using our variety of colorful and textured fibers and silk cocoons. Choose from:
  • Oliver Twists silk one-offs
  • Oliver Twists silk tops
  • Experimental Packs
  • Lamb's tail fibers
  • Angelina or Crystalina fibers to add sparkle
 
Submit to Us!

Do you have a great idea for a project or technique?
 
We are actively seeing techniques and projects for our fall and winter issues, including those with the following themes and topics:
  • Mixed-media Home Décor (all seasons)
  • Halloween
  • Thanksgiving
  • Gratitude
  • Day of the Dead
  • Holiday-themed gift and décor projects for Cloth Paper Scissors and Quilting Arts Gifts. (All religious and secular winter holidays and traditions welcomed.)

Visit our Submissions Guidelines page for full instructions on how to submit your artful ideas to us.
For more events, projects, challenges, and new and exciting mixed-media products and books, visit our website, ClothPaperScissors.com. If you are a current subscriber of Cloth PaperScissors® Magazine, or if you place a subscription/renewal order with an order, you will receive 10% off our retail prices on all your purchases (excluding subscription orders and renewals).
 
Sincerely,

Cate Coulacos Prato
Features Editor, Cloth Paper Scissors