July/August 2008

We've Got Your Numbers. Numbers are all around us, everywhere we look. Now they're joining us for a feature all their own in RSM, as stampers took up the Numbers theme challenge--some seriously, some with a good dose of rubber humor.

(Shown here, School of Fish by Amber Hillman. Stamp credits: Fish, seaweed-Rubbernecker. Shown on Home page, Mrs. Peel in Danger by Jeanne Williams. Stamp credits: Mrs. Peel-Viva Las Vegastamps!; dartboard-Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers; dart-probably Carmen's Veranda; car-Leavenworth Jackson; 3-Stamp Camp; artistamp/perf. paper-100 Proof Press.)
 
Art on the Square shares ideas on how to stamp boxes right for keepsakes, stamps, whatever! Susanne Larson also shares how she stamped a beautiful American Headdress, using more than 30 images on faux feathers, headband and more.

(Alice in Wonderland by Susanne Larson. Stamp credits: Cape Arago Rubber Stamps, Viva Las Vegastamps!, Rubberstamp Ave., Eureka! Stamps, A&E Rubber [Chicago], Rubber Stampede, Paper Parachute, Penny Black, 100 Proof Press, Leavenworth Jackson Rubber Stamps, Verses Rubber Stamps, The Artful Stamper [Canada], Stamp Oasis, Darcies Country Folk, Just For Fun Rubber Stamps, Stamping Sensations, D.O.T.S., PSX, Copper Leaf Creations, Stampa Rosa, Inkadinkado, Me and Carrie Lou Rubber Stamps, and unknown.)


Ever dream about a Fantasy Vacation? Our stamping friends did just that. Several headed for the beach. One was submerged underwater. One sat by a peaceful pond, while another traveled to outer space. One traveled back in time. Where would you go?

(One Magical Day by Barbara Douglass. Stamp credits: Girl in bathing suit-Eat Cake; bucket (partial stamp)-Maryse Carrier; ocean-Rubber Monger; woman-River City Rubber Works.)

There's No Place Like Home and you can make your own stamped home, using a template and easy-to-follow instructions from Sheril Cunning. The home folds for easy mailing and storage.

(Mona's Cottage by Sheril Cunning. Stamp credits: Bricks-Rubber Stampede; door texture, roof texture-PrintWorks Collection; Mona Lisa-A Stamp in the Hand; frames-Stamp Arts; knight-Fruit Basket Upset [Stamp Francisco]; faces-Museum of Modern Rubber [Sweet Stampen Rubber Stamps]; lava lamp-Ken Brown Stamps [Rubber Stamps of America]; ivy-Stampendous!)
  Also in this issue:

Floral Birthdays: The Card Shoppe column features four charming birthday cards. Two of the cards have papers put through a Cuttlebug embossing machine. Neat!  

Encaustic Magic: The Tips & Techniques column focuses on creating landscapes, backgrounds and abstract designs with colored wax. This is called Encaustic Art and is easy to do.

When is a Chair Not a Chair?: Diana Kovacs, owner of Moon Rose Art Stamps, has the answer. She alters chairs with stamps and other objects, turning them into usable art!

Bridges of Life: Telling stories with stamps has become a fascinating habit for Cara Giaquinto. She's also a pinball wizard, adding stamped backgrounds to these simple toys. (See About RSM section on this site for more on the pinballs.)
   
In the Spotlight: Reviews of Eccentric Images Rubberstamps, the "Encouragements" line from Art Impressions, Just Flip It! from Yvonne Albritton Designs, and Art Stamping Innovations--a DVD about hand-carved stamps with Gloria Page.

Cover Artist: Julie Hagan Bloch describes the multi-block printing technique she used to create the cover art.

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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