From: rubberstampers-owner@xmission.com (rubberstampers Digest) To: rubberstampers-digest@xmission.com Subject: rubberstampers Digest V2 #2891 Reply-To: rubberstampers@xmission.com Sender: rubberstampers-owner@xmission.com Errors-To: rubberstampers-owner@xmission.com Precedence: rubberstampers Digest Monday, September 22 1997 Volume 02 : Number 2891 In this issue: Re: RS: The Fruitcake Solution! Re: RS: Sentiments RS: OFFICIAL VELLIUM SWAP RS: monthly #9 group RS: Problems Receiving Merchandise From Vendor RS: Thanks for teabag instructions & a question RS: Envirotex Tips/Techs 9/22/97 Re: RS: TAN: Fruitcake Re: RS: TAN: Fruitcake Re: RS: Lisa Did my order get lost in the mail? Sargies Update....order going in and what went out.... RS: um swap going on? Re: RS: TAN: Parrot Joke RS: RS ATTENTION BAGGIE RS: RECVD Curtis Uyeda swap (long) RS: BIG TIME RAK!from St. Flossie RS: Sweetest Day Swap -- Still Open Re: RS: TAN Swaps RS: New Swap: The Holly and The Ivy RS: Re: Best Scissors to cut detail... RS: COMM: VLVS! Web Page Fwd: RS: Puyallup Fair-good buy! Re: RS: TAN: Parrot Joke See the end of the digest for information on subscribing to the rubberstampers or rubberstampers-digest mailing lists and on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:03:23 EDT From: feathersmc@juno.com (G M) Subject: Re: RS: The Fruitcake Solution! <> - ----------------- Sounds like it was meant to be. StamperCat married??? Ah well, let her pick and choose. (sometimes they're all fruitcakes anyway! bwahahaha!) Feathers ***Rubberstampers always bounce back!*** This message was from feathersmc@juno.com (G M) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:00:37 -0500 From: Phil Schloss Subject: Re: RS: Sentiments Christine, The sentiments on/in a card are very much copyrighted, and can not be used without the permission of the company that created the card. Phil Christine L. Cox wrote: > > OK, everyone, I've received a lot of responses on the collection of words > for the insides of cards project. Please keep an eye on cards you receive > and catalogs and send me the best ideas you have. > > I would appreciate 3 things (to help me stay on top of this): > > 1. Give credit where credit is due. Please let me know where you got the > sentiment. > > 2. Give me your name (or nickname) and I'll give you credit for the entry. > > 3. Tell me what category you think it should be in (Christmas, Birthday, > etc.) > > Any time anyone is stuck for a sentiment or would just like the list, let > me know and I'll be glad to share. This will be an ongoing project so help > me maintain this!!! Personally, I'd like to see some entries for the really > hard stuff especially, like death of a spouse or parent. Ugh, I have a lot > of trouble with that stuff. > > Cheers!!! > Christine > This message was from "Christine L. Cox" > -- > The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems > Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . - -- Phil Schloss "FIT-IT"-It works for you! at URL--> http://www.red-castle.com Come visit my on-line rubber stamp catalog, you will love the designs. Or email phil@red-castle.com for address to order a paper catalog from: Red Castle Inc., Antiques Memories Rubber Stamps http://www.red-castle.com/rubberstamps/rubberstamps.html This message was from Phil Schloss - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 13:02:53 -0700 From: Gloria Subject: RS: OFFICIAL VELLIUM SWAP DUE DATE CHANGED TO 6 OCT!!!! Hi everyone, I am having so much fun with the Vellium I order from Fran that I would like to host a Vellium Card Swap...Let's make this one quick and easy!!! Send 6 for 6 SAML with equilvent postage Postmark NLT 6 Oct...Think quick and easy!!! Send to: Gloria Alexander 4211 Tannen Way Beale AFB, CA 95903 Players so far: Me Ginny Iris Carrie Lisa Christine Robin Fran Alisha This message was from Gloria - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 13:06:42 -0700 From: miraclestamper@juno.com (Debbie L Davenport) Subject: RS: monthly #9 group I received a great card and letter included from Sue Bentley, thanks so much. The card is on cream colored cardstock with what looks like homemade paper with sparkles and shades of purple throughout and a bow of gold springy wire. The focal point is a pot or vase stamped on tissue paper in shades of blue and purple and creating dimension to it by putting a cotton ball behind it before mounting it on the card. Nice technique and no I haven't tried this yet, but is on my list for new projects. I think the idea for Halloween would be great and again thanks! Debbie miraclestamper@juno.com "I believe in miracles" This message was from miraclestamper@juno.com (Debbie L Davenport) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:20:19 From: Pamela Black Subject: RS: Problems Receiving Merchandise From Vendor If anyone is having problems receiving merchandise from a vendor, I may have some information you will find helpful. Please e-mail me privately for the details. Pam ^~ ~^ who never met a cat she didn't like > * < (but has loved some more than others) This message was from Pamela Black - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:09:54 -0400 From: Lisa Weiner Subject: RS: Thanks for teabag instructions & a question First let me thank someone for sending me the Teabag Instructions, though I'm embarrassed to admit that I can't recall who it is. The envelope only says E. Cassatt, so thanks E, whoever you are. (I feel so badly that that's the only thing I have to call you.) But I have a question also. I had not been around for the initial discussion of this technique/model, but everyone was so interested in it, I figured it was something I wanted to learn. But, now that I got it, what is not clear to me is the connection to teabags or stamping. The Xeroxes look like instructions for standard origami models. Now, the instructions on one sheet *do* say "use 8 squares of 1.7" or 2". depending on the size and picture of the teabag." Am I to understand that you use the square outer wrappers of teabags for this model? And what is the exact stamping application? Confused in Flushing-- Lisa *********************************************************** ljweiner@pipeline.com |=======| | * | |=======| This message was from Lisa Weiner - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:58:50 +0000 From: "Angelhrt" Subject: RS: Envirotex Tips/Techs 9/22/97 I've got tips/techs on this subject!!! here you go.... - -------------------------- From: JaniceL767 (America On Line) I just took a class yesterday at Trifles in MD on making pins with EnviroTex Lite. I had seen them and bought the stuff in a craft store, but the directions were no help at all. Doing it is actually pretty easy. 1. Stamp and color on mattekote or kromekote. (Start with white or very light paper. Color copies of originals work best. Colored paper darkens and blotches.) 2. Cut out and mount on museum board. (I used illustration board or mat board. The resin is relatively heavy and requires more support than card stock offers.) 3. Mix equal parts of both potions. One tablespoon of each did about 12 pins. You don't want to mix up more than you can use because it hardens. Mix in plastic Dixie cup with flat wooden toothpick or popsicle sticks. You must mix for two full minutes. (These are typically called resin and catalyst, or some call them Part A and Part B. You must have equal portions of both liquids and you must mix them together very thoroughly. Restaurant control portion cups work well to control amount and because they are disposable. I like to mix with the ultra-cheap wooden chopsticks that you have to break apart. The flat surface does a good job of scraping sides and bottoms of the container to mix everything well. DO NOT measure or mix in or with anything you might want to keep!) 4. Lay images on plastic bottle caps on a piece of parchment, wax paper or whatever, making sure they are perfectly even. (Use aluminum foil over your entire work surface. The resin will go right through paper and will react with cling wraps. If you get it on your counter or sink, think electric grinder and damage! Actually, working over a cardboard soda flat lined with aluminum foil works well. I turned portion control cups upside down, taped them down and then used very small pieces of foam mounting tape to hold my images in place. You have to clean up the back of the image, but if you do it carefully, the pin finding covers up the area pulled off when you loosen the mounting tape. You want the surface to be absolutely flat; if it isn't, the stuff flows to one side. By the way, keep the soda flat and used cups with tape. You'll be set for the next batch of pins.) 5. Put on latex gloves and dip finger in mixture. Coat edges of pin with finger (lightly). 6. Place on bottle caps and pour a small amount directly in the center of image. Resin will flow out to the sides. Don't pour too much or it will gook over the sides. Pour until covered. (Perhaps because I'm terminally impatient and want to coat these suckers in one process, I've had big drips on the underside of mine. As much as possible during the first hour, I try to remove the drips with gloved fingers or toothpicks. If that doesn't work, use sandpaper or a Dremelr tool with a sanding disc to remove the bulk of the drip. The drips are reminiscent of stalactites. If I ever get patient and do two or three thin coats instead of one thick one, the problem will probably disappear.) 7. With straw, gently blow on stuff to remove gas bubbles. (Exhale. Don't inhale this stuff. You'll want to do this step within five minutes of pouring.) 8. DO NOT MOVE THEM. (Again, I'm impatient. Don't move them for about an hour after you pour, other than to get them to a dust free environment. Cover them with a cardboard box. I probably shouldn't admit it, but I put them in my oven and make sure the oven doesn't get turned on! It's not like I use the thing for much else.) 9. Let dry 24 hours. If another coat is needed, repeat. (The drying time depends on temperature and humidity. You can speed them up to full cure in 36 hours if the temperature is 90x F and humidity is 30-40%. I cheat by turning the oven on warm until it hits 140x, turning it off, and placing the pins inside with the door blocked open about an inch. If I repeat the cycle two or three times over a twelve hour period, they are hard in 24 hours. DO NOT leave the pins in the oven during the heat cycle and DO NOT do this unless you have a reasonably accurate oven thermometer. Never rely on dials on the stove to tell you temperature.) Our instructor's pins were gorgeous!! And very sturdy. The stuff also brightens the colors - test it if you are using colored paper because it will darken it. You can layer, emboss, glitter, add stuff like M&M's (HONEST!!) and the EnviroTex covers everything. If you are going to add hangers (or jump rings), you will want to cut the holes out first and keep the stuff from filling them in. - -------------------------- From: AlphaBecky I got my tiny box of Envirotex Lite at Michael's. They had about two or three sizes, but I started with the smallest. It is on the aisle with the glues, I think. Right near the varnishes and rubber cement and all the other toxic things! It comes it two seperate bottles (in one box) and you mix equal parts of the resin and hardener. Then pour away. The article in Somerset said to seal dye ink before applying? I didn't and they seem to be fine. Anyone know if a sealer is really necessary? - -------------------------- This message was from Shannon Green If you can't find Enviro-Tex at your stamp store, check local craft stores and try different brands. I get a product called Liquid Glass at Michaels...or Hobby Lobby, can't remember which...that's cheaper than what Enviro-Tex retails for and it's readily available in my area. I think it's exactly the same. It's in the section with the paint and it comes in a box. Inside the box are 2 plastic bottles...one is the resin and the other is the hardener. You mix equal parts of each and pour over your...whatever. I lay my whatever on plastic wrap, the Liquid Glass doesn't stick to it. I got thousands of those little plastic medicine cups from my sister the nurse and I use those and popsicle sticks to mix the concoction. I don't think I spelled that right. - --------------------------- I think the stuff I used was called envirotex- that clear resin stuff. A few of things that I learned... 1. Try to mix exactly by what the instructions say (I think equal parts of each bottle). I accidentally got more of one and the stuff STILL hasn't COMPLETELY dried (that was a few months ago, its still like sticky tape). 2. Set whatever your making up on something- a raised surface. I stuck push pins (for bulletin boards) in some cardboard, kind of in a grid and set my stuff on that. Sometimes if you don't and just lay your stuff on a flat surface the envirotex will dribble over the side and stick to whatever is underneath- so don't use the good china (hee hee). 3. Use heavy cardstock or even mat board (or polymer clay if your going in that direction) to make your design. I tried using watercolor paper with nothing underneath and the edges curled up a little which made the envirotex kind of migrate to the middle and dry. Maybe thick watercolor paper and a small image wouldn't have a problem. I was trying to make some christmas ornaments at the time- they were about 4 inches tall. 4. Sometimes, after your project has dried, you have maybe a little clump of the resin, like a little bulge. If you have a dremel tool with fine sanding disk it will take it right off. I'm sure that a fine piece of sand paper would also work, it would just take a tad longer. 5. Don't work in small rooms. Or at least have all the windows open if you do. I did one batch in the winter and didn't want to open the windows! It felt the same as when you stand up too quick and get a head rush. I immediately opened the windows and just put on a sweatshirt. I have a cousin (actually I've only seen her once) that got into making pins- she has a small business. She bought the resin by the gallon. She did some amazing stuff with fimo clay and sculpty clay rolling them out flat and then impressing leaves or shells, painting images, adding small flat snipets of this and that and then pouring the resin over them. They were beautiful. - ------------------------------------ Red Rubberincess Holly SENT 07-31-97 FROM SMTPGATE @POST (chfarm@mnsinc.com) I've found Envirotex at both Walmart and MJ Design. It comes in a box, I think it's basically blue and white. Make sure you work with it in a REALLY WELL VENTILATED area. I understand the fumes are extremely obnoxious. I bought the stuff and have never used it being warned off of it from so many folks. But I think I'm going to do it anyway! I wouldn't mind hearing your feedback of what you have found using the stuff. - ------------------------ This message was from Sandra Luck Sealing is really necesssary. I did about one dozen items with dye ink. Looked great at night. Got up in morning and it had run in all directions. :( - --------------------------------- You know I read the warnings on the box...Then I was ready to make my pins...Then it started to rain...So I couldn't do them in the back like I had planned, so I thought about the garage...Re-read the part about humidity...decided that I couldn't do it in the garage with the heat and rain...so... I made mine in the kitchen under the range hood (which I realized later just blew air up toward the ceiling and not outside). My husband had gone to the movie (without me - grrr) and he has a really sensitive nose. So I figured he would be irritated by the smell, but seeing as he went to the movies and I didn't, I wasn't too worried about it. And I was imagining that it really did smell horrible and was probably killing all my brain cells. Well, when he came home, he couldn't even smell anything. Then I kind of noticed that I didn't either. The next day I made a second batch and did them at the dining room table. I know it probably isn't the best idea, but I really didn't have any problems with it. I took the eye warnings really seriosly, but I didn't use gloves or anything and no fingers have fallen off yet!! I'll let you know if they do! - -- AlphaBecky greene10@mto.infi.net - -------------------------------------- In a message dated 97-07-31 19:59:22 EDT, MABUTAS_HOLLY@tandem.com writes: Sometimes, after your project has dried, you have maybe a little clump of the resin, like a little bulge. If you have a dremel tool with fine sanding disk it will take it right off. I'm sure that a fine piece of sand paper would also work, it would just take a tad longer. - ----------------------------------- From: stampatti@juno.com (Patti Welsh) That bothered me too. Wasn't it something like sticking a piece on contact or something else sticky on the back (masking tape?) before pouring, the pulling it off afterward? I don't remember exactly or who said it. But it made a lot of sense to me. I think it might have been someone on Carol Duvall's show? - --------------------------------- From: Julie Sudlow I've been using these tripods from Pizza Hut for the last year to make my envirotex pins and they work better than the rolled up playdough. They are fantastic and I just sent my hubby to go ask for more. - -------------------------------- From: AlphaBecky Someone on the list suggested using Post-it Notes on the back of pins to cut down on bumps on the back (which I tried). It worked really well if I left them sitting on their piles of pennies, but I usually picked them up to pour the Envirotex on (or to get it to all the corners, etc..). That left me (in a few cases) with bits of Post-it Note firmly embedded in an Envirotex bump ! The idea in Somerset was to use Frisket on the back and then pull it off after. I wonder if rubber cement would work? - --------------------------------------- From: "stampin'scout" I'm getting ready to try some pins, and I have used Envirotex before but this time I want to use some link chains to hang other stamped images off of the main pin. How have you found to be the best way to keep those holes from closing up as the Envirotex dries? - --------------------------------------- From: AlphaBecky I hate to post about things that I have never tried, but here I go. I remember reading AGES ago about what someone did for this. They punched the tiny holes through the image and put part of a toothpick through it. Then pour on the Envirotex. BUT you must keep rotating the toothpick and moving it around so that I won't be permanently bonded to your pin. Once it completely sets up, you take the toothpick out. - --------------------------------- From: LindaLeong@aol.com Perhaps this will work for you - but first try it on a sample piece!: Petroleum jelly on a toothpick Supposedly, Envirotex Lite will not adhere to petroleum jelly. Also, a quick hint on the stuff: Most directions suggest the use of a straw to blow through to remove all the little air bubbles. Not necessary. Just use a lit match, or better yet, one of those automatic fire starter flame things (you know, a lighter with a handle!). Just pass the match or flame just above the surface (without touching the surface) of the Envirotex and, voila!, bubbles be gone. It really does work - this is how I get bubbles out of my Envirotex projects! - -------------------------- Hope this helps you out!!! WarmHugs Angelhrt cloud9@mail.execpc.com http://www2.netcom.com/~smith25/cloud9.html *************************************************************************** When I've had troubled times, that had me down on my knees... there's always been someone to come along and comfort me...a kind word from a stranger to lend a helping hand....a phone call from friend just to say "I understand"....and ain't it kinda funny.....at the dark end of the road...someone lights the way...with just a single ray of hope... I believe~~~ There are angels among us!!! *************************************************************************** This message was from "Angelhrt" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 13:21:35 -0700 From: "Christine L. Cox" Subject: Re: RS: TAN: Fruitcake >I don't get it. If you are the ones that love the darn bricks, why do >you inflict them on others, rather than keep them for your own . . . uh, >pleasure(?) ? We buy extra and share the, uh, love. Cheers!!! Christine This message was from "Christine L. Cox" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:03:23 EDT From: feathersmc@juno.com (G M) Subject: Re: RS: TAN: Fruitcake <> - -------------------------------------------- I don't get it. If you are the ones that love the darn bricks, why do you inflict them on others, rather than keep them for your own . . . uh, pleasure(?) ? Feathers - who's just kidding anyhow ***Rubberstampers always bounce back!*** This message was from feathersmc@juno.com (G M) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:21:50 From: Pamela Black Subject: Re: RS: Lisa Did my order get lost in the mail? Sargies Update....order going in and what went out.... Mariann - Has your order been lost, too? Join the club. Pam At 01:15 AM 9/21/97 -0400, Mariann at S.C.P wrote: >Lisa, > Sorry to post to the list. But, I really would like to get my >stamps. You said you finally got them and were going to ship them right >out. But, I have'nt gotten them yet. I hope they are'nt lost in the >mail. If you have forgotten would you Please, Please, Pretty Please >send me my Precious Moment Stamps. I ordered some from 2 different >other vendor more than 1 month after I placed my order with you and I >already got those. Please, >"Luv" >Mariann >........................... >Sargies@aol.com wrote: >> >> Sorry but the puter man didnt get here today they had to replace the whole >> monitor and it came in yesterday and finally I am able to access my files >> here on aol and my other files...So I have alot of emails to answer....So >> give me a few days...and I am sorry for the inconvience of this ...Its been >> hard being away from the list and all of you...finally also feeling alittle >> better...Here is what is going on with orders and such... >> >> Art Impressions - Will be in by the end of this coming week... >> Ranger came in a week ago should be getting them soon >> Tsukineko came in also and you should be seeing this in your mail box >> Rubbernecker >> Limited Edition >> Alias Smith & Rowe >> Rubberstampede - These will be getting calls Monday for updates >> >> Also I hadnt been able to get all my orders off my hard drive so I am taking >> these orders still and will have them sent 2nd day air since it was my fault >> that these didnt get ordered on schedule... >> >> 40% off these Companies - Till Sunday Nite - 9-21-97 midnite West Coast time >> Hero Arts >> DJinkers >> Embossing arts >> Stampendous >> Stamps Happen >> >> PSX - 35% >> >> Orders going in Next Week.....(these are new companies for me so its 30% till >> second order because of first order min...) >> Effie Glitzfingers - 30% off >> Holly Berry - 30% off >> Love you to Bits / Primary Source 30% off >> If there is something you would like other then these let me know.... >> >> thanks Lisa >This message was from "Mariann at S.C.P" >-- >The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems >Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . > ^~ ~^ who never met a cat she didn't like > * < (but has loved some more than others) This message was from Pamela Black - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 13:43:14 -0500 From: Susan Subject: RS: um swap going on? Is there an um swap going on? I have a bunch that I have used once and would like to trade. TIA, Susan Susan aka CoffeeStamper ICQ # 2389323 http://members.tripod.com/~CoffeeStamper/index.html This message was from Susan - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:13:36 -0500 From: kayelynne@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) Subject: Re: RS: TAN: Parrot Joke I'm certain that Pepper is a much better behaved bird than the one that was going into the stew StamperCat>^,,^< Kaye Lynne On Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:06:25 +0000 Elaine Morgan writes: >Just knock off the parrot jokes....*Pepper* is behind me reading over my >shoulder, ringing his bell, yelling shut-up....so I don't think he >enjoyed your joke....ROFLOL >Elaine >Carpe Diem! > This message was from kayelynne@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:55:05 -0400 From: ladyug@webtv.net (Lynn Legge) Subject: RS: RS ATTENTION BAGGIE Just wanted to thank Baggie for the bookmark tassels. Sorry for all the trouble getting it for me, but Baggie did it without one complaint. Great service from another vendor. Lynn If my mailbox is full, you can reach me at Ladyug22@webtv.net This message was from ladyug@webtv.net (Lynn Legge) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:55:17 -0400 (EDT) From: Cadrmn2d@aol.com Subject: RS: RECVD Curtis Uyeda swap (long) hi all~ okay, i received the Curtis Uyeda swap last week, but my stampin sister shoko laid such a guilt trip on me for not posting that i thot i'd better get on it....lol thanks tracy for hostessing. as always, a wonderful job! :) asianstamp - lovely kimono-clad lady sitting atop a flying crane, stamped all in blue. around the edges of this pc is a delicate flower duo, ep'd in alternating silver metallic and blue glitter (looks like psx cobalt tapestry). very pretty, suitable for framing! nan robkin - the little book everyone is raving about. very pretty, washed in watercolor on thick paper, and hand speckled. an asian lady plinking her long-necked 'banjo'...i've forgotten the name of this instrument....is ep'd in black on the front. the book is finished off with a beautiful black cord tied to the side. lovely, a real keepsake. jessica edwards - a pretty pink card with a solid asian fan stamped in varying colors on the front. i really like the color combination, and it's a great idea for an elegant card. (oh, and thank you for making my description job easier, lol!) tiffany chiu - hee hee, really enjoyed this pc. on blue parchment paper that resembles clouds in the sky, is stamped a lady on tip toes. she is reaching up with one arm, facing a bamboo skewer that looks like a clothesline. hanging from the line on jump rings are 2 little hapi coats, stamped and cut out. really great stamping job too, because there's a lot of solid area on each coat, and they came out very clear, even the red symbol on each one is well done. made me smile, remembering my grandma hanging clothes out to dry. bibelots/deb johnson - beautiful oversized card. 3 asian ladies doing varying dances, each on their own 'fold' of this tri-fold card. they are stamped using multi-color inkpads, and the colors are brilliant. the background throughout is multicolored too, very soft...and then speckled. gorgeous! very professional work. bin yamamoto - this card is too cute! on the front are 2 lanterns in blue (and ep'd in glitter and cut out!), hanging on bamboo sticks....over a bifold shoji screen door, stamped and cut out of white exotic paper that has golden threads in it. inside is a lovely asian angel playing another one of those guitar-like instruments whose name continues to escape me....on a wooden 'stage' area with a cloud background, embellished by cherry blossoms, bonsai and lanterns. very cute. this swap was so much fun, and each card i received back was really awe-inspiring. thanks again to tracy for hostessing, and to each one of these ladies for their art. <3 amy This message was from Cadrmn2d@aol.com - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:13:42 -0500 From: "Melissa C. Bauman" Subject: RS: BIG TIME RAK!from St. Flossie Barbara~ Thank you soooooo much for the precious _______________. (I don't want to spoil the fun for the others :O) I absolutely LOVE it! And your card was hilarious. I can't wait to show my DH. You are so thoughtful to send the _______________ to me. You really made my day! a BIG hug and a ton of thanks! Melissa - -- Melissa C. Bauman ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/5493 John 3:3 This message was from "Melissa C. Bauman" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:11:58 -0500 From: "Charla Trusheim" Subject: RS: Sweetest Day Swap -- Still Open Hi all~~~ Still plenty of room to play and show your "sweetie" how much you care... OFFICIAL: Sweetest Day Swap HOST: Charla Trusheim ITEMS: 5 for 5 DETAILS: Card, bookmark, postcard, etc. -- Anything that shows how very "sweet" they are to you. MAILING INFO: SAML plus equivalent postage POSTMARKED BY: October 1 (my goal is to return these to the players before Sweetest Day) PLAYERS: Stampin' Mahmah (ncurry@mail.win.org) Teresa The Art Lady (holtdn@ix.netcom.com) Heather (Stmpkin@aol.com) Poozer (LPOOZER@aol.com) Giggles (giggles57@juno.com) Alicia (wmork@sk.sypatico.ca) Erna (ejense01@sprynet.com) me (ctrusheim@primary.net) you... ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Change starts when someone sees the next step. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Change starts when someone sees the next step. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This message was from "Charla Trusheim" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 16:02:53 -0500 From: "The McKnight's" Subject: Re: RS: TAN Swaps It sounds very pretty. What a neat idea (balloons in gold). I wish I had been in this swap. Isn't a bummer when you don't hear anything. I checked my files and I don't show a posting either. In fact I only show a couple of posts about these cards (I could have deleted a few). I have noticed that a lot of people are just saying thank you and not posting what they received. Maybe this is what happened. I am not always able to enter a lot of swaps due to work. It is really nice when everyone posts even if it has been posted before. You may describe it differently than someone else. Sherri :~) This message was from "The McKnight's" - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:09:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Christi Subject: RS: New Swap: The Holly and The Ivy The Holly and the Ivy is my favorite Christmas song. I think it might make an interesting swap theme. Theme: use holly or ivy somewhere in your design - anything goes (card, bookmark, pin, etc.) Amount: 6 for 5 Postmarked By: October 25 Send SAML and equal postage plus one stamp. Email for snail mail address. I hope you'll play. This is the first swap I've hosted! Christi caspad@rocketmail.com _____________________________________________________________________ Sent by RocketMail. Get your free e-mail at http://www.rocketmail.com This message was from Christi - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:54:06 EDT From: tntrilling@juno.com (Tonya L. Rilling) Subject: RS: Re: Best Scissors to cut detail... Try getting Decoupage Scissors. That is what they are designed for. THey work great. Most craft stores hvae them in straight and curved. I have even seen them at Walmart Tonya Rilling, Buffalo Stampede Art Stamps An Angel Company, selling mounted and unmounted stamps Catalogs $4 ***Now accepting Mastercard and Visa. Visit my stamp web site at: http://members.aol.com/Tonyascraf/tonyascr.html This message was from tntrilling@juno.com (Tonya L. Rilling) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 14:09:23 -0700 From: stampo@juno.com (Viva Stampo) Subject: RS: COMM: VLVS! Web Page If you haven't visited the Viva Las Vegastamps!/Stamp Me Tender! Web Page lately, now's the time to do it! We now have Streaming Video of Elton John singing "Goodbye English Rose" on our "Princess Diana" page under CATalogs... and if you don't have the software for viewing Streaming Video, we even have a link to download it. This is a limited engagement so please visit soon. We're getting our latest Upgrades up there one by one and are changing our Mail Art Walls. We've also just posted our "MEGA SALE" with prices up to 50% off! If you're unable to access the Internet, you may request a copy of this sale in e-mail and we'll be glad to send it to you. We have a Message Board where you can leave messages and also a live chat room if you want to meet other stampers there. Now that I'm my own WebMaster, I've done everything possible to make this page as truly tacky as Las Vegas is... you will view it best with the latest versions of Internet Explorer or Netscape and be sure to have java and all your sound thingies enabled! We invite you to visit often as I work on the page almost every day and will add techniques and the like as I can. Thanks. Stampo www.stampo.com This message was from stampo@juno.com (Viva Stampo) - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 17:28:44 -0400 (EDT) From: Silkk555@aol.com Subject: Fwd: RS: Puyallup Fair-good buy! - --------------------- Forwarded message: Subj: Re: RS: Puyallup Fair-good buy! Date: 97-09-22 16:37:48 EDT From: Silkk555 To: a.larue@juno.com Hi-- I have gotten a few requests for the address so I am going to post the info to you all.....not affiliated or nothin ....just like the service! Creations Unlimited 1527 S. 41 St. Tacoma WA 98408 206-473-4322 Catalog and supplement are $6 all together! In a message dated 97-09-22 13:04:28 EDT, you write: << Sure! Please post the info! Darn, we did not get to the Fair this year.....I just KNEW I was gonna miss somethng good!!! >> This message was from Silkk555@aol.com - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 22 Sep 1997 15:06:25 +0000 From: Elaine Morgan Subject: Re: RS: TAN: Parrot Joke Just knock off the parrot jokes....*Pepper* is behind me reading over my shoulder, ringing his bell, yelling shut-up....so I don't think he enjoyed your joke....ROFLOL Elaine Carpe Diem! Kaye Lynne Ingold wrote: > There was a woman that went into a pet store one day. As she walked > past this one parrot's cage, he shouted, > "Hey Lady!" She turned around looking for a person and saw the > parrot. > So she answered him, > "What do you want?" The parrot squawked, > "You're ugly!!!" Well, this woman was so insulted that she found the > > pet store owner and complained bitterly to him. After she left the > store, > the owner went up to the parrot and really chewed him out! He said, > "If you insult anybody like that again, you're going to wind up as > parrot stew." > > A few weeks later the same woman is walking by the pet store again and > > was wondering if the parrot was still there and insulting women. She > walked into the store and right passed the parrot cage. The parrot > said, > "Hey Laaaaddyyyyy," She started bracing herself for the inevitable > insult, turned around and said, > "What!" The parrot cocked his head, looked at the pet store owner > and > squawked, > "You know what!" > This message was from kayelynne@juno.com (Kaye Lynne Ingold) > -- > The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling > Modems > Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . This message was from Elaine Morgan - -- The rubberstampers mailing list is proudly sponsored by the Dueling Modems Arts & Crafts Forum. Point your web browser at http://crafts.dm.net/ . ------------------------------ End of rubberstampers Digest V2 #2891 ************************************* To subscribe to rubberstampers Digest, send the command: subscribe rubberstampers-digest in the body of a message to "majordomo@xmission.com". 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