Greeting Card Magic with Rubber Stamps [Paperback]

Mary Jo McGraw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Over 31 quick and imaginative projects show new ways to explore this popular craft's endless possibilities.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Greeting card prices keep going up, but with a little imagination the clever crafter can make customized cards. The cards in these books go beyond simple greetings, however, and are small works of art. Twenty-two designers contributed projects to Gilchrist's book using collage, fabric, printing, and photocopies decorated and embellished to make one-of-a-kind creations. McGraw, who is well known as a rubber-stamp artist (Making Greeting Cards with Rubber Stamps), has projects that are even more artistic. Rubber-stamped impressions are just the point of departure for her colored cards, which are embellished with natural objects, beads, and photos. No one receiving any of these cards would throw them away. Both books are recommended for public libraries.
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Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891349790
• ISBN-13: 978-0891349792
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,206,884 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars More than card-ART, June 7, 2000

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Marcia Wehrell - See all my reviews

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I have been waiting since April to get my hands on Mary Jo McGraw's new book. Of the three, this one is the best. Just when you think there is nothing new to the rubber stamping world, up comes some exciting techniques. Mary Jo gives step by step instructions with photos to match. The illustrations are beautiful, clear, and detailed. Any greeting card made with these techniques will surely be difficult to give away! This book is a must for the rubber stamper's library.

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Book!! A must have for all levels of stampers!!, February 15, 2002

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Renae Giles (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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Thanks for another great book Mary Jo! The book covers very artistic methods that can be applied to any level of stamping. The instructions with pictures are very easy to understand. It also has a great index, definitions of items used, and a helpful resource of where to buy the items used in the book.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Jo wins again, June 20, 2000

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bothellbuyer (WA USA) - See all my reviews

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I have all of Mary Jo's books and each is a treasure. This one is another winnder. Nine chapters cover a number of techniques including paper mosaic with a double-sided tape base, Diamond Glaze 'glazing' on acetate, an image transfer technique using color photocopies and self-adhesive laminate or acetate and shrink plastic tricks & techniques. As usual, Mary Jo's samples are marvelous and each technique is illustrated with step-by-step photos. I HIGHLY recommend this book as well as all of Mary Jo's paper arts books. .