More and less, less and more
about 18 hours ago • 5 min readHi Reader, Yesterday, for my self-declared Make Something Monday, I played with my first-ever Gelli plate and various inks and paints. My favourite moment was overprinting the plate onto some brush-and-ink lettering "failed" experiments made during the design of issue 68. The more I print over them, the better they look! *---*---*------ Thank you for all the recent orders for books, back issues and subscriptions! The UPPERCASE holiday offers listed below are still available—with a new big...
READ POSTMake Something Monday
2 days ago • 4 min readHello Reader, As you can see, the next issue has been printed! They're folding it today. Another issue is nearly done. Coincidentally, today is... For over a dozen years now, I've been sending this as an antidote to "Cyber Monday." Today's the day to create a good old-fashioned made-by-hand gift. It doesn't have to be something complicated, just something simple showing your recipient that you took some time. Time is precious; showing someone that you took time out of the busy season to make...
READ POSTIn-between time = creative time
8 days ago • 6 min readDear Reader, Much of my day is spent on the computer—designing, editing and handling customer service. I'm very disciplined in my work ethic, so it is always productive time. But it really could take up every minute of my day if I let it. So, I'm making an effort to bring more hands-on, creative activities into my life. Now that my last big design project of the year is at the printer (issue #68 Jan-Feb-March 2026), I have the mental space to start something new. But time is still scarce...
READ POSTLook inside the next issue!
10 days ago • 3 min readHello Reader, Just a reminder that everyone can use the code take15 for CA$15 off subscriptions and renewals. Anyone whose subscription has concluded recently has been notified via email in the past couple of days. If you're already a subscriber—thank you! Please share the discount with your creative friends or purchase a Gift Subscription for someone. If you have an active subscription but want to extend it early, please select the Eager Renewal option, and I will adjust your subscription...
READ POSTThe Pattern Journal
12 days ago • 4 min readJelena Obradovic Hello Reader, Oops, I think the entire month of October went by without a Pattern Journal! I've been busy with the release of the Glue book (all about collage) and getting the forthcoming issue of UPPERCASE magazine to the printer. If you're not yet a paid subscriber to UPPERCASE magazine, I'd love for you to join us. The code take15 gives CA$15 off on subscriptions, renewals and gift subscriptions. (You can consider this a "Black Friday" deal—this is the largest discount on...
READ POSTA peek inside...
13 days ago • 4 min readHello Reader, I'm popping in again, this time with some previews for the forthcoming issue and a reminder that everyone can use the code take15 for CA$15 off subscriptions and renewals. I sent renewal notices by email yesterday, so anyone whose subscription has concluded recently has been notified. If you're already a subscriber—thank you! Please share the discount with your creative friends or purchase a Gift Subscription for someone. If you have an active subscription but want to extend it...
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