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UPPERCASE { Janine Vangool }

My magazine and books celebrate the process of making, the commitment to craft and the art of living creatively. As a one-woman company, I wear all the hats: publisher, editor, designer and customer service, too.

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All About YOU

HOLIDAY OFFERS Use the code "take15" at checkout for CA$15 off subscriptions and renewals.Back Issue Bundles: save 30-36%Purchase 3 or more back issues for 20% off.Curated Book Bundles: save up to 25% off.Build your own bundle: Purchase 3 or more books for 20% off.Use this link to get 20% off the UPPERCASE Sampler. For your convenience, all giftable publications are gathered on one page: Holiday Gift Shop Hello Reader, The All About YOU newsletter highlights creativity and services from...
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In-between time = creative time

Dear 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...
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Look inside the next issue!

Hello 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...
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The Pattern Journal

Jelena 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...
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A peek inside...

Hello 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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From proof to press!

A note about this message This message from janine@uppercasemagazine.com is sent to everyone on a general list, whether or not you have a print subscription to UPPERCASE magazine. If you do have a subscription to UPPERCASE magazine, renewal notices and subscription-specific messages always come from shop@uppercasemagazine.com. Not sure about your subscription's status? A personalized letter with the subscription period is included with each issue. Refer to your purchase receipt or use your...
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All About YOU

Hello Reader, Did you see the cover reveal on Tuesday? The next UPPERCASE cover is by Lora Slobodian with lettering by Lilla Rogers. This issue is at the printer! Please subscribe, renew or update your subscriber address by November 20 (that's next Thursday) to be on the mailing list. This issue will be dispatched as soon as possible in December. Use the code 'take15' for CA$15 off a subscription or renewal this weekend. HOLIDAY OFFERS Use the code "take15" at checkout for CA$15 off...
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First look at the next UPPERCASE cover!!!

Dear Reader, I'm excited to share with you the next UPPERCASE cover! The artwork is by Lora Slobodian from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, who is just starting out as an illustrator. This is her first time being published... and on the front cover of a magazine, no less! Lora submitted to the open call "Illustration and the Elements of Creativity" in which the creative brief asked the artist to use the elements of earth, water, air and fire as visual motifs to express themselves as an...
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All About YOU

Hello Reader, The next UPPERCASE (#68, Jan-Feb-Mar) is this close to being sent to the printer. Just another round or two of text proofing to go... Cover reveal's coming next week! Please subscribe, renew or update your subscriber address—the next issue will be mailed in early December. Use the code 'keepgoing' for CA$10 off a subscription or renewal. Glue is available in my shop! (Purchase 3 or more Encyclopedias and get 20% off the cover prices.) Connect with kindred spirits. UPPERCASE...
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