Rubber Stamping

Stampers of all abilities will find themselves turning to this bible time and time again as they search for how-to advice, design tips, projects to make and inspiration that will take their creations to new levels.

Talented crafter Francoise Reid takes the reader from the must-know basics of tools, materials and key rubber stamping techniques, through to her design and layout secrets. She then moves on to the technique-led projects that introduce new and unusual methods that beginners and intermediate crafters will love, but also ensures a creative level that will inspire and challenge even the most experienced stampers.

Can't find that perfect stamp for a special project? Carve it yourself! Art Stamping Workshop introduces you to the world of carving and printing soft blocks to create great gifts, home décor items and personal apparel—all with a look uniquely yours.

Detailed instructions on carving tools and techniques get you started. Then learn to create 20 projects on paper, fabric and alternative surfaces, such as wood and polymer clay. Additional features include:

• Friendly step-by-step instruction for every project to get you stamping quickly
• Patterns for stamp designs used in the projects
• Lots of variation ideas for personally adapting the projects
• An inspirational gallery with works from 28 artists to motivate you to take stamping to the next level
• Tips for developing your own logo and artistic identity

Carving your own stamps gives you the freedom to use any image at any size and sets your work apart from the crowd. Discover the satisfaction that comes from printing your own images and start carving your stamps today!

-Features 50 illustrated step-by-step projects, including greeting cards, gift boxes, journals, and scrapbooks

-Includes a higher number of projects with fewer steps than similar books -- all using bright colors and whimsical images that are today's biggest trends

-Offers simple instructions for heat embossing, masking, layering, adding embellishments, and more.

These user-friendly ideas are both hip and sophisticated, making this book perfect for the first-time stamper or the busy crafter.

In no time at all, readers will learn invaluable techniques to create lovely earrings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches using a wide array of easy-to-find materials like fabric, paper, polymer clay and, of course, rubber stamps.

Rubber Stamped Jewelry is divided into four parts: Tools & Materials Stamping Basics and Creative Alternatives Working With Wire & Beads Fiber Art

Guided by simple-to-follow instructions, crafters will find just how easy it is to fashion truly breathtaking and unique jewelry and gifts.

Sherrill Kahn has been creating award-winning artwork for nearly 40 years. She runs a stamp company called Impress Me and lives in Encino, California.

Curry is a master at creating dreamy, sophisticated and surprisingly beautiful texture effects. With enthusiasm, she teaches how to make richly textured backgrounds that look complex, but are surprisingly easy to re-create.

Step-by-step, readers will have fun combining basic stamping techniques with metallic paints, resist effects, alcohol inks, layers of acetate, watercolors, embellishments and much more!

Projects are conveniently grouped into sections that highlight the different ways texture can be created-by using visual texture, spot coloration, layered texture or adding embellishments.

Long-time rubber stampers and card makers will be inspired by all the new texturing techniques and clever variations demonstrated in this book.

:More than just cards, there are also lots of fresh ideas for turning ordinary boxes, tags, clocks and tiles into memorable gift items.

All this makes Texture Effects for Rubber Stamping an inspirational resource crafters will turn to again and again.