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Seeing Red. Everyone sees red in different
ways and stampers are no different. For the Seeing Red section, two
sent in artwork with an Asian flair, another stamped a group of red
tulips, another had an unusual vision "through rose-colored glasses."
Someone even stamped an embarrassed king, who forgot to wear clothes.
The piece shown here was inspired by a movie.
(Le
Ballon Rouge by Sherry Bradbury. Stamp credits: Boy--Beeswax Rubber Stamps;
clouds--Stampscapes Rubber Stamps; Paris map--Stampers Anonymous [Art Gone
Wild & Friends]; balloon--Stampin' Up!; Eiffel Tower--Stamp Happy Rubber
Stamps.)
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How the West Was Stamped. Snow-capped mountains, rushing
rivers, wide-open spaces, cowgirls and cowboys--the western region of North
America is a land of beauty and variety. Take a rubber-stamped journey
to the American West through this scenic section.
(Cold
and Weary by Colleen Dequaine. Stamp credits: All images-Sutter Enterprises.)
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Tips & Techniques. The Technique Junkie, Pat
Huntoon, tells how to
create textured and colorful art with the help of a Cuttlebug.
(Magical
Day by Pat Huntoon. Stamp credits: Stamping Bella.)
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Stamping on Fabric.
Two talented stampers describe ways to put rubber to cloth and make beautiful
purses. Finding the right ink to work with is the key.
(It's
In The Bag by Christina Hecht. Stamp credits: Butterfly, large star, fleur
de lis, dogwood flower, faux postage collage, starburst daisy--Inkadinkado;
handwriting, advertising label, sea star border--Stampington & Co.; triangle
postoid--Susan's Delusions.)
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Also in this issue:
Living the Stamping
Life. Diana Sample describes the joy of stamping, as well as how
she creates scenes with her collection of 15,000 stamps. She makes it
sound easy.
Quick Cards. A new column debuts
with this issue, showing how to make many cards quickly. Included this
time are an Easter card, a card for gardeners and another with a Southwest
flavor.
The Essence of Love. For Kimm Bennington-Thompson,
stamp art is integral to life and friendship. She shares her art in
many ways. Four of Kimm's lovely cards illustrate her talent and style.
A Faerie for All Seasons.
One stamp. Four cards. Great art.
Asian Adventures. A stamp club joins
forces to create wonderful artwork with an Asian theme.
Something Fishy. Beautiful cards on
an aquatic theme.
The Card Shoppe. Step-by-step instructions
on the "Artsy Dimension" technique. You can do it, too!
Short Takes.
Imagine a stamped scene in an airplane lens. You'll have seen it first
in this issue. Also, some quick comments about INCHIES.
In the Spotlight. Reviews of catalogs
from Non Sequitur, 100 Proof Press, Rubber Soul. Reviews of a DVD, Color
Conversations with Darlene Domel; Hasty Lace from SAR (some-assembly-required);
and a review of Dowlen Wood Products, including wood postcards, bookmarks
and paper-thin veneer.
Cover Artist: A buffalo skull image inspired Kristina Louthan to create
Guardian Spirit, the cover art for this issue.
Surf City: Internet sites of interest.
The Calendar: Listings by state of
conventions, retreats, cruises.
Looking Ahead: Information about how
to submit artwork for publication.
RSM Bulletin Board:
Pen pal listings, birthday listings, listings for swaps and exchanges,
contests, mail art listings, items for sale.
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