Stamping Fun for Beginners [Paperback]

Mary Jo McGraw (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 8, 2005

Rubber stamping continues to skyrocket in popularity. With Stamping Fun for Beginners, newcomers to this well-loved craft finally have an indispensable and user-friendly handbook which provides: Easy-to-follow instructions on dozens of techniques, including embossing, layering stamps and making one's own stamps; Invaluable tips on stamping on any surface, using unique materials, and achieving special effects; 27 quick-and-easy projects, from greeting cards and gift tags to boxes, jewelry, journals and more; Packed with valuable information, this book is perfect for newcomers and seasoned artists who need a quick-reference guide.

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About the Author

MaryJo McGraw is America's foremost rubber stamp artist. Her work has been featured in top rubber stamping publications. The author of several books, including the best-selling Creative Rubber Stamping Techniques.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: North Light Books (February 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581805853
• ISBN-13: 978-1581805857
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,431,922 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars useful for beginners, September 28, 2011

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liberal sprinkles - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stamping Fun for Beginners (Paperback)

Yes, the techniques explained in the book are very basic and there isn't much variety but this is a book for beginners, as the title clearly indicates and I found it appropriate. The author provides helpful guides on tools and materials needed to get started on stamping, including suggestions on what supplies can be used as embellishments, including scrapbooking supplies, hardware, fabrics and trims.

There isn't anything revolutionary in the techniques the book highlights but it provides a good roundup of different ways to use stamps, varied materials that can be stamped and some ideas of projects to work on. I liked some of the tips like on fixing smudges and water brushing an area of paper before tearing it off to give a softer torn look.

Overall, not a book for experienced stampers but pretty informative for the beginner.

4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars This is too Basic!, April 9, 2009

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Love To Read Tee "Toni5" (Allen, Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stamping Fun for Beginners (Paperback)

There's basic and there's basic. This book is to basic, stamping the same stamp 3 times, and that's all that's on the front of the card. The project's aren't imaginative, most of them are designs like a child playing with inks.

The other reviewer is correct good pictures, and good information on the basic tools needed, and there use. So I gave it 2 stars for these reasons. But there are other books that will give you this same information, and the projects are more rewarding and attractive. This book is for someone who probably doesn't have any or no background in paper crafting at all. Because most of this information is so basic it's mostly just common sense, if you already have a little background in crafting. But I think even if you are a beginner you would probably want better looking results. I'd pass on this one.