Making Greeting Cards with Rubber Stamps [Paperback]

Maryjo McGraw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

Hand-stamped greeting cards are quick and fun to create - and even more fun to receive! They make every occasion a little more special, and heartfelt sentiments all the sweeter. You don't need much to get started - just a stamp, an ink pad, some paper and your imagination. Use this book to find hundreds of colorful ideas and techniques for creating one-of-a-kind greetings - from the elegant to the festive to the downright goofy - all in a matter of minutes! Follow along with the 30 step-by-step projects inside or take off in your own original directions!

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Rubber-stamp art is a continually expanding craft, with thousands of stamps now available for purchase, along with new inks, pens, and embossing powders for coloring. Haysom's projects, including stationery, fabrics, and furniture decoration, have well-illustrated, step-by-step instructions. McGraw concentrates on decorating techniques such as cutouts and embellishments for use on handmade cards. Both books have introductory chapters on materials and equipment, care of rubber stamps, and so on. Although not as sophisticated as Stewart and Sally Walton's Stamp Magic: Inspired Effects with the Easiest New Decorating Technique (LJ 11/1/95), these are very practical guides to a popular topic.
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

The discovery of stamp use for other than pedestrian reasons (i.e., avoiding handwriting cramps) has spawned 1990s interest in a decades-old medium. Previously, directions and samples have been rather mundane. With McGraw's book, however, the craft blossoms a bit more, since she introduces quite a few novel techniques, such as layering card on card, sponging, cutouts and slots, masking, collage and 3-D embellishments, and embossing, among other special effects. Instructions are clear and usually followed by a number of examples. And the basics of rubber-stamping, once thought to be "have stamp and ink pad, will travel," have been expanded considerably to include information on stamp anatomy; various inks, pencils, and markers; and the different ways to make the right impression. Barbara Jacobs

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books; 1st edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0891347135
• ISBN-13: 978-0891347132
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #953,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST HAVE FOR ALL RUBBER STAMP ENTHUSIASTS!, January 2, 1999

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This review is from: Making Greeting Cards with Rubber Stamps (Paperback)

Using clear, consise directions, nationally known Rubber Stamp artist MaryJo McGraw shares her techniques on how to mask, embellish, emboss, water stain and more to create one-of-a kind greetings from elegant to festive to whimsical! What's even better is that most of the techniques can be done in a matter of minutes! I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Thanks MaryJo!

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Beginner's Dream, November 12, 2001

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This review is from: Making Greeting Cards with Rubber Stamps (Paperback)

I was thrilled with this book. I am a novice at rubber stamping and I wanted to make my own Christmas cards this year, so I bought Ms. McGraw's book hoping it would be what I needed. It is perfect for the beginner (and probably those who know some about stamping but want more ideas and information). The book is laid out in a format that is easy to follow and not overwhelming or confusing. It is written with specifics in mind. It offers plenty of options giving you room to stamp as fancy or as simple as you like. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves stamps!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is an awesome book which inspired the artist in me., August 14, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Making Greeting Cards with Rubber Stamps (Paperback)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book because of all the wonderfully creative designs and easy-to-follow instructions so I could recreate the same beautiful cards myself. I am just a beginner and found the information on different stamping tools and how to use them very helpful. Mary Jo has an incredible attention to detail and covers all the bases from which a beginner or expert could benefit. Her samples range from the cute and simple to the more artistic and creative. I especially enjoyed the fact that she listed where to buy the stamps she used so I was able to purchase them myself. Rubber stamping has never been so much fun! Thank you Mary Jo! Can't wait for your next book!