On the Cover: A cigar box handbag by Lori Sandstedt of Redlands, Calif. Sandstedt is one of the artists working with recycled materials who is featured in this month’s Insight section. Photograph by Steve Meltzer, Sarasota, Fla. Attracting Customers With a Newsletter Business Basics, by Mary Strope Consigning With Less Risk Deadly Accounting Sins Can Be Avoided Effective Booth Design, by Bruce Baker Following Up On Leads Getting Past Creative Burnout How to Set Up a Web Site Insurance Crisis for Small Businesses Jury Slide Psychology Know How to Collect Your Money Legal Tips, by Rich Stim Make a Big Thing Out of Pictures Naming Your Business Organize Your Finances With a Plan Photographs from Digital or Film Cameras, by Steve Meltzer Questions to Ask Before Leasing Commercial Space Retirement Planning Selling to the Senses, by Grace Butland Taxation Frustration Got You Down? Using Demonstration Videos to Sell Crafts Venturing into E-Commerce Web Sites You Can Use eXcellent Ways to Cut Costs Year-end Index 2002 Zooming in on Licensing Designs

Online Exclusive: Growing up near a dump site proved to be fateful for sculptor Leo Sewell. He has played with junk for 40 years now, and has developed his own assemblage technique. His sculptures combine recognizable objects like plastic, metal and wood, which are chosen for their color, shape, texture, durability and patina. Corporations, museums, and individuals around the world have collected Sewell’s works. Find out more about this self-trained artist and his business.   DEPARTMENTS Editor’s Journal CraftScene • Feedback • Closing of Craftworks stores: Artists looking for answers • Craftmakers flourish with grants in New Zealand • CRAFT: National retailers association takes shape • Museum name change draws mixed reactions Insight: Marketing Recycled Art • Artists share their insights about making a living selling recycled art — plus resources • Making a living using found objects: An interview with artist and teacher Carol Cole • Insight Survey: 2002 year-end results Regional Profile: AZ, CO, NM, UT & WY • Postcards from Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah & Wyoming • Regional shows • Gallery & retail opportunities Gallery Profile • The Muse’s Window Gallery, Lexington Center, Massachusetts • Martha’s Vineyard Crafts Cooperative, Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts Craft Showcase Market Central Public Opinion What is the best business advice you have ever received??