Lesley Riley - The Ultimate Guide to Transfer Artist Paper: Explore 15 New Projects for Crafters, Quilters, Mixed Media & Fine Artists

Publisher: Amy Barrett-Daffin

Creative Director: Gailen Runge

Acquisitions Editor: Roxane Cerda

Managing Editor: Liz Aneloski

Editor: Katie Van Amburg

Technical Editor: Helen Frost

Cover/Book Designer: April Mostek

Production Coordinator: Tim Manibusan

Production Editor: Jennifer Warren

Illustrator: Linda Johnson

Photo Assistant: Lauren Herberg

Photography by Estefany Gonzalez of C&T Publishing, Inc., unless otherwise noted

Published by C&T Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 1456, Lafayette, CA 94549

DEDICATION

Its amazing what a few fragments of time, fabric, photos, and words can turn into. I would never be writing this book if it werent for all of the people I have met in the twenty years since I put my first Fragment out into the world. This book is dedicated to everyone Ive crossed paths with, whether in a classroom; at a show; through my art and words in books, magazines, or newsletters; or online. Its dedicated to those who inspired, encouraged, and supported medirectly or indirectly, knowingly or unknowinglyfrom the very beginning, midway, through the ups and downs, recently, and just now as you read this book. If I have forgotten anyone, I apologize. It has been a wild, crazy ride, and its not over yet.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

If anyone needs an acknowledgment, its my husband. I dont remember ever before making such a mess and taking over the whole house when working on a book or art project. Granted, a book is comprised of several mini-projects, but still! Hes never said a word, raised an eyebrow, or tripped over anything (like I have). I doubt he imagined this when he said, I do. 50 years ago. Thank you for being you. You are my density.

Profound thanks to Amy Barrett-Daffin and Todd Hensley for partnering with me again to tell the world that TAP is back! Its been a wonderful working relationship of over ten years. Working with Amy, Gailen Runge, Roxane Cerda, April Mostek, Helen Frost, and Katie Van Amburg is like coming home again. And thanks to my new-to-me C&T Publishing family members, Liz Aneloski, Lynn Ford, Tristan Gallagher, Estefany Gonzalez, Lauren Herberg, Betsy La Honta, Linda Johnson, Tim Manibusan, and Jennifer Warren, for all their help in bringing this book to life in the best possible way.

Major thanks to all of my contributors who enrich the content and eye candy in this book with their own unique style. I appreciate you sharing your time and talent with my readers and me.

From the newest family member, granddaughter Olivia, to my oldest son, Brian, and everyone in between, thank you for the joy you bring me and for helping me keep my wings aloft all these years. A special thank-you to my first and closest friend, my sister, Katie.

Introduction

Foliage, by Lesley Riley, 7 10

One TAP is a single note.

Two TAPs are a beginning.

Three TAPs are a chord, the basis of harmony and the beginning of something wonderful to come.

Why the music lesson? Because this is my third book on TAP Transfer Artist Paper, and together the books create perfect harmony.

Thank you for picking up and opening this book. I have so much to share with you. The samples and projects on these pages are not only intended to demonstrate and educate but to inspire. I imagine youre a lot like mesomething in a book, magazine, or online will catch my eye, and the wheels of my imagination start turning with possibilities. Ive made sure there is enough eye candy inside these pages to put your imagination and creative hands in gear.

TAP Transfer Artist Paper is perfect for both art and craft applications. In this latest TAP book on creating with the newly formulated TAP paper, I will start by covering all of the basics of TAP transfers. Whether you are familiar with or new to TAP, you are in for a wonderful experience as you discover techniques and valuable tips and tricks, plus plenty of inspiration to get you going on transferring your photos and art onto a variety of surfaces.