The author, Michele
Abel - MichelAbel@AOL.com , March 4, 1998 The Art of Rubber Stamping second edition is the
same as 1st The second edition of the Art of Rubber Stamping, Easy as 1,2,3 is just a very
slightly updated version of the first edition, that is no longer in print! Although I
doubt it will ever be a collectible, I probably have some of the first edition books. But,
the second edition is prettier (it has a nice pink cover instead of white). --This text
refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
The publisher, Storey
Publishing, Pownal, Vermont. , November 10, 1997
A step-by-step guide to a popular new way to decorate nearly any flat surface around
the home. Explains how to select the right paint for a project, how to make stamps or
where to buy them, and how to apply a design. The text covers tile, paper, ceramic, linen
hand towels, walls, hat boxes, lampshades, silk cushions, flower pots, and even t-shirts.
Includes more than 40 design templates to get readers started.
Make the fun and exciting hobby of decorative
stamping quick and easy. Michelle Powell, Rubber Stampede's head designer, presents ten
original projects for the home with step-by-step photographs clearly illustrating each
stage. 112 color photos.
Decorative Stenciling & Stamping : A Practical Guide
Although the expected is here (note cards, wrapping paper, boxes), so is the
delightfully unexpected (a fire screen, a chef's hat and apron, a coffee table, ceramic
dishware, candles), all of it attractively handled. The majority of the more than 40
projects are home-decor pieces, and there are also various clothing items and paper
products, plus some nice children's items, presented with good step-by-step directions and
clear color photos. The instructional emphasis is more on individual items than on whole
rooms, but a number of photo spreads show fully coordinated effects, from walls to window
treatments to bed linens to a hutch full of various accessories. --Amy Handy
Stamping : Beautiful Ways to Decorate Paper, Fabric, Wood, and Ceramics (The Weekend
Crafter Series)
Despite the plethora of available rubber stamps, there's
nothing quite like being able to make your own in exactly the design you want. The
emphasis here is on doing just that--out of rubber erasers, cork, fruits and vegetables,
linoleum, polystyrene, sponges, wood, even crumpled paper--resulting in stamps that are
not only unique but generally cost much less than the ready-made kind. Then use your
one-of-a-kind creations to adorn vases, chairs, walls, pillows, containers, coasters, desk
accessories, lampshades, and candles. The projects are easy and folk-art charming. --Amy
Handy
Beyond very solid groundwork on all kinds of stamping basics as well as
more advanced techniques such as masking, embossing, creating depth and shadows, and
producing dimensional effects, this wonderful book offers plenty of smart advice on making
color choices, working with patterned repeats, stamping on a variety of different
surfaces, combining stamping with other crafts, and assessing a room to overcome what may
be the hardest part of all--figuring out where to begin. Walls, floors, furniture, linens,
pillows, and accessories take on unique looks, more interesting than most wallpapers or
purchased fabrics, and certainly much more exciting than solid-color surfaces. If you're
new to stamping, start with something small like a mirror frame, mini-chest, place mat, or
flowerpot. But even the more ambitious projects--tables, curtains, bureaus, embossed
velvet, entire walls--are made approachable in this very appealing presentation. --Amy
Handy
Synopsis: Crafters of all levels find a wealth of fresh ideas for
enhancing every room in the house with this book that combining stamping with other crafts
such as stencilling, decoupage, decorative painting, sponging, and gold leafing for
dramatic effects. 200 color illustrations.
The Complete Guide to Decorative Stamping : Decorate Your Home Simply and Beautifully
With Your Own Easy-To-Make Stamp Designs/Prepack 10
Arts and Crafts Editor's Recommended Book: The relative ease and low investment
that this craft requires attracts many beginners. But the burgeoning sophistication of
stamps and related supplies (including a bewildering array of inks and embossing powders)
has extended its appeal to experienced artisans and resulted in many advanced techniques,
along with increased costs for materials. Fortunately, help is at hand in this wonderful
book, which offers a lovely array of projects and thorough information on all the
groundwork. Wisely avoiding the cutesy look to which this craft often succumbs, the author
provides elegant ideas for rubber stamping gift-wrapping, stationery, home decor, fabrics,
and plates, as well as a chapter on holidays and special occasions, supplemented by good,
clear photos.
Synopsis:
Designing and decorating with rubber stamps is a fun and
creative way to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. With its beautiful illustrations
and easy-to-follow text, this is the essential guide to the popular craft. Provides
detailed lessons on materials and supplies, basic techniques and project design. 255
full-color illustrations.
The Decorative Stamping Sourcebook : 200+ Designs for Making Stamps to Decorate Your
Home
Includes a comprehensive Materials & Techniques
chapter with clear step-by-step instructions and photographs, contains more than 200
original templates for creating your own stamps, features ideas for stamping on wood and
walls, fabric and ceramics, paper and glass, and provides a unique combination of
practical advice and inspirational flair.
