May/June 2008

Southwestern Vistas. Sweeping vistas, dramatic rock formations, barren desserts. . . the American Southwest has long captured the imaginations of artists and writers. With this issue's theme, stampers share their visions of this region. The results are varied, colorful and just plain beautiful.

(Desert Scene by Debbie Scheunemann. Stamp credits: Terry Medaris Art Stamps.)
What's playful, imaginative, dreamlike and unexpected? Surrealism is one answer to that question. Stamp art exemplifying surrealistic tendencies fills eight pages of the current issue. Hold on to your hats. This is a wild ride.

(Grapes Magritte by Lin Metcalf. Stamp credits: Grapes, clouds--All Night Media; hat, shoulders--Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers [Stamp Francisco[; sentiment--Stampabilities.)
  


The features story Magic Dust shares tips and
techniques about embossing by expert stamper
Pat Adams. Pat tells how she created an amazing
fold-out card of six kimonos that measures 25" long.

(Pearl of the Orient by Pat Adams. Stamp credits: Kimono--Stone House Stamps; leaf--Stamp Out Cute; others--Hero Arts.)

Share and Share Alike describes how a group of stampers connected with Cherry Pie Art Stamps set up a regular swapping arrangement. They work through a Yahoo group site with beautiful results.

(Believe in Yourself by Brandy Wickham. Stamp credits: Cherry Pie Art Stamps.)
  Also in this issue:

Idyllic Scenes: The Card Shoppe column features images from Thomas Kinkade, offered by Cornish Heritage Farms. Information on ways to color the various scenes is included, along with examples.    

The Art of the Brayer: Stamping 101 features instructions on how to utilize brayers to make beautiful backgrounds.

Feline Fantasies: Linda Adams, also  known as CATlanta, loves to include cats in all her stamped scenes. Six of her creations are featured.

Building a Nest: A special book by Sara Hanlon features images of birds, nest, and eggs.
 
Get Out Your Checkbook: Put some pep into paying bills by decorating checkbook covers with stamp art.

Where the Stamps Are: If you'd like to get dimensional with your stamping, Christina Hecht tells how easy it is to stamp on gourds.

Tips & Techniques: Two layered cards have 3-D effects that really pop out.

In the Spotlight: Reviews of Faerie Song Rubber Art Stamps, Sesame Street stamps from Stampabilities, new sets and products from Hot Off the Press, Silver Fox Stamps and More extensive collection of images.

Cover Artist: Brenda Beene Shackleford describes her surrealistic vision.

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, swap listings, contests, mail art listings, items for sale.
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