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This magazine contains illustrated articles with step-by-step instructions for tole and decorative artists. Each issue contains 4 to 6 projects.
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Inspiring but don't buy it from Amazon!
This is one of the best wearable arts magazines around. Inspiring and full of new techniques that are well described and photographed. However the price that Amazon charges is nearly *twice* the charge at the publisher's website. Go there to order it. I've tried numerous times to point out the discrepancy, but they ignore me completely.

Inspiration and Challenge
Belle Armoire means "beautiful wardrobe" and every issue delivers on this promise to inspire you to create a beautiful wardrobe for yourself or someone you love.

Projects range from silk painting to sewing to beading...the embellishment possibilities are endless. Any given issue may have an interview with a clothing designer or a fashion artist. The Salon pages - comprised of the readers' work - are packed with inspiration plus there are always short instructions for the projects on later pages.

The photography is cutting edge with a high fashion look. The magazine is printed on very nice, glossy paper with a rigid glued binding - NO STAPLES here! Advertising is discreet and does not attempt to overwhelm the focus of the magazine.

I have been reading and collecting Belle Armoire from the first issue and it always impresses me with its range and depth of vision. I always come away with new ideas.

Fabulous designs, not for beginners
This is a really wonderful magazine that focuses on beautiful wearable projects. These are not craft sale kind of things, these are fine arts projects. If you love to make beautiful things, this is a good magazine. If you like cutesy, craftsy, country kitsch, look elsewhere. ... Read more

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Not worth the cost of an issue
This magazine suffers from many problems: poor editing, incomplete and incomprehensible instructions, failure to respond to concerns and questions from their subscribers - just to name a few. There are several other magazines that fill this area of interest so much better, Bead and Button and Beadwork for two. Stay away from the hassle here. Try the other quality & professionally produced magazines, you'll be glad you did.

Jewelry Crafts Magazine
And one star is really too much for this magazine. I surely agree with Amybeader about this magazine, I got the first issue when it came out in the early 1990's and fell in love with it, but I have watched it lose its alure in the last few years, but I stubornly held on untill this year -2003 in hopes the editors would wake up and and see how far down they were sliding and get it together and put out something better,but they haven't. and I too didn't renew my sub.this time, as I become so frustrated with their "instuction" for a project that would make me want to scream.I thought I was the only one that was having a problem with the magazine and I appreciate amybeader for telling it like it is.They even quite publishing letters from thier readers which I never saw a magazine do before,guess other readers felt like I did too. There are much better magazine out there that make you feel good about your talents - Expression is one of the best and they offer a wide range of jewelry and clay designs along with other projects that open your world up and inspire you to incorporate other objects and media into your designs that you wouldn't normally think about mixing together. Two other new mag. are Polymer Cafe and Bead Style . All three of these new magazine are worth their weight in gold and jewels.The new bead Style is published by Bead and Button magazine and is great for beginers and advanced jewelry designers and beaders. They offer projects that can easly be achived. Well, thanks for reading this and much thanks again to amybeader for sharing - as a avid beader and jewelry designer myself, it is always hard for me to see a magazine go down, its like losing a close friend , but when all one gets from reading a magazine is frustion then it is time to let go and move on as hard as that can be - Life is too short and frustrating every day - we need inspriation and projects that make us smile and feel good about pur talents and encorage us to try new things.I do know when one door is closed there will be a bigger window opened with a much more beautiful view.

Magazine in desperate need of editing
Although some beginners may find this magazine useful, I recently dropped my subscription because of poor writing, lack of editing and proofreading, and poor layout. I have been a technical editor by profession (20+ years), as well as an avid beader (8+ years) and finally came to the conclusion that the poor writing and editing in this magazine caused me such irritation and frustration that I was better off not wasting my time and money on it. The most disappointing part of this is that back in the late 90's Jewelry Crafts made great strides to improve their overall quality (better photographs, more variety, printed on higher quality paper). But either they cannot afford a good editor/proofreader or they do not care. I have written them letters and even bought an extra copy and edited it, sending it to them with a cover letter explaining what I was doing and why. I have seen some very small changes that might have been in response to my letter, but the overall quality has not improved. So my advice is to save your money and subscribe to Bead and Button, Beadwork, or both; they are much better magazines. ... Read more

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Very Enjoyable
I love this magazine. I paid for my year subscription and was a little worried when I didn't get a magazine for a while however soon realized that the delay was due to the timing of the magazine. It only comes out every 2 month, so if you just miss one edition, it will be a while before the second one comes. I did receive my free picture hanging kit, although it took a while getting here. This magazine has many great projects and ideas from other members. Project instructions are easy to follow, and reprints are available free for members. It is difficult to get a hold of them due to the fact that there is no web page, but there is an address that you can write to change addresses etc on the inside cover. Over all, a GREAT magazine.

TODAY'S CREATIVE HOMEARTS MAGAZINE
I LOVE THIS MAGAZINE, IT IS PACKED FULL OF GREAT IDEAS, THAT ARE EASY TI FOLLOW. THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE SO WELL WRITTEN, ANYINE COULD BECOME A PRO WITH THEIR FIRST PROJECT. THE ARTICLES ARE VERY INFORMATIVE, WITH WEB SITES OR OTHER WAYS TO CONTACT MANY DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS FOR MORE INFO. YOU CAN EVEN ORDER A COPY OF THE ARTICLES YOU REALLY LIKE TO BE ORGANIZED IN A THREE RING BINDER, SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO RIP THE MAGAZINE UP, OR LOOSE USEFUL INFO ON THE BACK SIDE OF PAGES. A MUST HAVE!!

Is this an "Arts Club" or a way to sell books?
I joined the Creative Home Arts Club with a check for $24. I was promised products to test and great ideas from an innovative magazine. There are some pointers in the issues, but nothing I couldn't pick up at the home improvement or craft store. My gift for joining was a distasteful kraft paper frame with some colored paper leaves & little paint pots. The latest magazine had only 64 pages and so far I have received two unsolicited books, the most recent with a bill for $29.17, which I must return at my own expense or pay for.
I joined in Oct 2003 and received a renewal request today for more money. I am not so sure that what I am receiving is in direct proportion to what I am paying.

TODAY'S CREATIVE HOMEARTS/ JULY 2002
I WAS RECENTLY AT A COFFEE WHICH HAD MAGAZINES TO BE READ .. I BECAME SO EXCITED ABOUT ALL THE ARTICES IN THE MAGAZINE.. I STOLE IT.. ARTICES ABOUT MAKING SLIPCOVERS, JACKETS OUT OF OLD BED SPREADS AND REMODELING WERE JUST A FEW OF THE GREAT ARTICES THAT WERE OF GREAT INTEREST TO ME, DON'T HAVE THOUSANDS TO SPEND ON MY HOME.. JUST HAD TO HAVE THIS MAGAZINE..

1 year full of hassles
Over all I found my subscription experience unsatisfactory. First they continuously billed me after I paid for my subscription, I got in contact with them and it was just an error on their part which they apologies for and quickly fixed the problem. I then did not receive my free picture hanging kit as promised until after four months went by and I once again contacted them to hear it was another error on their part. Soon I got the cheesy dollar store box of small nails, a few hooks and a bit of wire. Whoopy! Then they sent me their book, which was full of useless ideas, so I sent it back only to receive bills demanding money. I contacted them and you got it, another error on their part. Now after only receiving four out of the six magazines I have paid for, they are asking me to renew for three dollars more than last year's cost. No thanks

As for the quality of the magazine, no bones about it, I found just about all of "their" ideas on the net for free and without any hassles or "errors" to contend with. ... Read more

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Value for Money
Despite only giving this magazine a three star rating, it really is quite good. The value for money is there, although content wise I have seen better. There aren't as many projects as in some other magazines, and the projects that are featured seem to be quite basic, but you get good results and that's important. ... Read more

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i love ceramic
as a businessman,i deal in ceramic.so i often notice many news about ceramic.hope through yr magzine,i can get the newest information about the ceramic.thanks in advance. ... Read more

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A great magazine
As a design student currently in college, it's hard to find any current publications directed toward our questions and highlighting the work of our peers. CMYK offers great articles, unprecedented exposure if your work is selected for publication, and good reviews of other schools and agencies. ... Read more

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Hit or miss
"Knit N Style" has been around for a long time--I remember picking it up when I first began knitting seriously several decades ago. It has some nice patterns, but overall I find it the least useful of the major knitting magazines. I don't know about its current policies, but it used to be a vehicle by which the yarn manufacturers promoted their wares. On numerous occasions, the patterns published in "Knit N Style" were pattterns previously published as leaflets by the manufacturer of the yarn suggested. I don't know if this continues to be their policy, and they have made attempts to upgrade the editorial content with informational features. Nonetheless the magazine's quality remains lower than that of Knitters, Vogue Knitting, etc. My advice is to check it out at the newstand and if you see a pattern you like, then buy it.

No good Patterns - ever
I have about two to three years of Knit N Style (2001 - 2003)Magazines, and lately have spent a lot of time looking through them for a Cardigan Pattern to Knit for myself. I haven't found a single one. All of the patterns have serious faults: Drop Shoulders, (totally unacceptable) little or no armhole, neck and/or shoulder shaping. Most sleeves have little or no cap. And, worst of all, they are all made in five or more pieces. Haven't any of these "designers" heard of Elizabeth Zimmerman? I was going to give the lot to the library, but am wondering if perhaps the trash might be a better place. If you are trying to attract new knitters from among younger people, why don't you teach them the PROPER way to knit? Young people are smarter than you think.

Cindy
I have subscribed to this magazine for the last year. There are good quality photos, hand & machine knitting instructions, and schematics for every pattern. However, instructions are sometimes on the same page, a few pages later, or in the back of the magazine--not consistent and sometimes challenging to find. It would be nice if the editor would have these in a consistent location. ... Read more

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Full of good stuff
This is one of the best tole painting 'zines available. Lots of good ideas. ... Read more

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If you love art, why aren't you reading this?
This magazine does a great job covering contemporary art, especially in areas of the United States that often get overlooked by other publications. Especially refreshing is the subject matter, which is always new and relevant. Another great thing is the magazine covers a wide range of art (performance, music, visual, conceptual, etc.)with focus and clarity. ... Read more