NEW Summer Issue of RubberStampMadness!!

Yes, it's that time of the year...time for the new Summer issue of RubberStampMadness magazine!

To receive a free copy of RubberStampMadness's Summer issue, send an email to rsm@rsmadness.com and mention this blogsite. The first 100 responders will receive a copy. 

Here's information about the issue: ATCs are the main focus, with six-pages inside, an ATC-filled cover. Down on the Farm stamp art incorporates cows, chickens, barns and over-sized potatoes in pastoral scenes. Judy and Bobby Duke of B & J's Art Stamps share the story of their home-grown business and samples of Judy's fabulous artwork. A how-to feature explains steps for making Simple "Step Cards," perfect for sharing through the mail. Three terrific tags are showcased in The Tag Shoppe. An album of "Not-Feeling-So-Blue" artwork and more are in this issue. 

Wintery Fun Cards

My cards that were recently published in Rubber Stamp Madness are being featured on Imagine's blog today!!

For more info, please see....

Cold Enough For Ya & Home Again

It's beginning to look alot like winter....

At least my cards are ;)

I thought I'd share a couple pages from the Winter issue of Rubber Stamp Madness which is in the mail or possibly even in your mailbox as I type this up!

Of course this is the Winter issue and I've got 2 chilly cards published in different sections of the magazine.  The first was a tree challenge...a creation which incorporated evergreens somewhere on the design.  

This card is a one layer masked card.  I started off by stamping the back door image (JFF Stamps), masked off the left side then stamped the snow covered pine tree.  It blended in nicely don't you think?  The image was then colored using both Memento Inks paired with a waterbrush and Memento Dual Tip Markers.

The second card was in their Winter Galleria...

This card was made using all Club Scrap images/papers.  It too was stamped then colored with Memento Dual Tip Markers and Inks.

As it happens I have an extra copy of this months magazine that I'd like to share with one of you...just post a comment telling us what your favorite part of winter is.  You have until 10-31-16 to post your comment to be entered to win!

Be sure to check out Rubber Stamp Madness and their newest issue today...

Pocket Letter Article - GiveAway!

Oh Happy Day!  I received my new copy of Rubber Stamp Madness and the article on Pocket Letters is wonderful!  My pocket letter art takes up one entire page!

The article is 3 1/2 pages long talks about how pocket letters came to be and how stampers and mixed media artists have taken them in a new direction.  They asked me several questions first about pocket letters then about how I made the pocket letter shown!  I'm so happy that maybe it will spread this fun art to others.

Now for a give-away!  I subscribe to RSM so I actually got 2 issues...mine plus an artist copy so I have an extra to give-away!  

Would you like to win a copy for yourself? 

If so, simply post a comment telling us all if you've ever made a pocket letter or if you'd like to give it a try.  I will send not only the magazine but a few supplies (PL/Baseball Sleeves; Glassine Envies (to hold your goodies) and more!)

You have until 5-6-16 to post a comment to be entered to win!

Good Luck Everyone

and 

Happy Creating!

Summer 2016 Rubber Stamp Madness!

YES - the new issue is coming soon

and check out what's inside.....

POCKET LETTERS!!!

Can't wait till you see it...it was so much fun to make!

Hello Stamper, 

It won't be long before the Summer issue of RubberStampMadness arrives in your mailbox. Copies are due to be mailed April 20 and, depending on how far you are from Pontiac, Illinois, the home base of our printer, yours should arrive the first week in May. Do contact us at kendra@rsmadness.com if yours does not arrive by May 10th. 

All is well here at RSM. We've already started working on the Fall issue, but the Summer issue still holds a joyful spot in our hearts. Cover art is by Fran Seiford, owner of Stampendous, and there's a neat story about Pocket Letters, with artwork by two RSM staff members and Roni Johnson—all very cool pieces. 

We hope you enjoy everything in the Summer issue. Do let us know if something isn't up to rubber-stamp standards. Your input is very important to us. 

All the best, 

Rubberta and Kendra

RubberStampMadness "Stamping All Year Long"

As you might recall I mentioned that I had a card published in RubberStampMadness new book - Stamping All Year Long.  Well, they have a special deal going on....

RubberStampMadness published a new rubber stamp art book called Stamping All Year Long. At 116 pages, the book is filled with inspirational artwork. 

To order a copy, go to RubberStampMadness Store. scroll down to find the "New Book." 

Mention my blog in the "special instructions" section, when you order. Once there are four mentions of my blog, RSM will send me a complimentary copy. Thanks so much for considering this. 

Since I already have an artist copy, if I earn a free copy I will be giving it away here on my blog!  So if you've been thinking about ordering a copy, please consider mentioning Ink Stains. 

Stamping All Year Long!!

Woo Hoo...I am so excited - 

I got my copy of Rubber Stamp Madness's new book - 

Stamping All Year Long.  

Why am I excited?  Because I have a card on page 58!

This is a lovely book, a single card is featured on each page with instructions on how each card was created.  The book focuses mainly on scenic stamped cards through out the year.  So if you love scene stamping or would like to know more about it this is the book for you!  You'll find loads of beautiful examples for occasions through out the year.

If you'd like to order a copy you can do so here - Rubber Stamp Madness Store.

Daisies, ATC Swap & More...

Happy Day!!

Today I have a watercolor card for your approval...

The daisy & bee were stamped on watercolor paper using Memento Dye Ink.  I then started adding layers of watercolor paint on both the flower and bee.  I did a light wash of blue for the background and then applied a layer of Clear Pico Embellisher to the bee wings. To cut out the wave side of the card I cut around the lone petal and lifted it above the die before cutting to give that fun look.  I then cut the card blank separately.  The beeeeeeee happy sentiment was stamped then hand cut.

Supplies: 

Club Scrap.com - Stamps & paper

IMAGINE Crafts featuring Tsukineko - Memento Dye Ink, irRESISTible Pico Embellisher

Watercolor Paper 

Watercolor Paints

Wave Die 

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ATC Swap Update

Just wanted to remind all the ATC swappers out there - the swap is due this coming weekend...if you're not able to play, please let me know.  If your ATC's are in the mail system - jlmk and I'll wait for them.  I've heard from several people that they have been mailed - as soon as they arrive I'll let you know.

2 packages arrived today - Karen B & JB W. your ATC's arrived safe and sound :)

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The new fall issue of Rubber Stamp Madness is out....

Fun fun fun!

Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Brushed Rose & Sale Alert!!

Happy Day Friends!  I hope you're all having a wonderful week so far...  Today I wanted to share some fun rose cards I made using one of the newest releases from Just For Fun Rubber Stamps - the Brushed Rose.   This is a fun rose that can be used as a single image (as shown in the 1st & 3rd cards) or in pieces as I did for the card in the center.

This card was stamped on a fun background that was made by adding ink over gesso on a piece of cardstock.  Love the watercolor look of the Memento Luxe Ink over the gessoed background and I wish you could feel the texture of it.

I stamped these roses and leaves using a variety of Memento inks, the background paper is Club Scrap.

Another card stamped with Memento Ink.

And now for the big Sale Alert....

Starting this Saturday, May 16th....

Special Spring Offer

at Just For Fun Rubber Stamps

As a celebration of springs arrival we are kicking off our Spring Fling Special offer of 30% OFF all online retail orders.

The special will run from Saturday May 16 thru Memorial Day Monday May 25.

No coupon or discount codes necessary...the discount will be taken automatically at checkout.

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Rubber Stamp Madness - Fall Issue Give A Way!!

Hey Everyone!

Hope you're having a nice week so far... I wanted to share a bit of fun with you today!  I got my new issue of Rubber Stamp Madness....and I'm in it!

They have a feature on Collage Cards and one of my collage cards is the lead card for the story!  Check it out....

Here's a closer photo of my card.  I used all stamps from Deep Red Stamps / Stampers Best and the main image is from Altered Pages collage sheet Ladies Who Lunch (my favorite collage sheet) and the rest are bits of sewing ephemera from my stash of goodies!

Now for a bit of fun - time to give my extra Fall RSM copy away!!

Have you ever made a collage card? 

If so, what was the subject?

Post a comment by 8-17-14 to be entered to win!

Good Luck

and

Get Inky!!

Rubber Stamp Madness Give-A-Way & Discount Coupon!!!

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

I have a fun little bit to share with you...

I rec'd the new Spring issue of Rubber Stamp Madness yesterday 

(actually 2 of them).

I always love it when this magazine arrives...

I can sit down and soak up the inky goodness. 

Well, this issue was extra special because I have a card on page 22!!

Now since my card was included I got an extra "artist copy" that I want to share with you!

Simply post a comment telling us all how the weather is in your neck of the woods...

You have until 2-10-14 to post a comment.

We are bracing for another winter storm...they are forecasting anywhere from 6-12" of snow which will be made worse by the blowing winds causing lots of drifts overnight.

Now, I know lots of people don't care for snow or at this point are over it but I am very excited....

this is the most snow we've had in years and years.  I love it!  I am hoping that it keeps going for a bit so we can maybe break some winter snowfall totals - LOL!  Heck, we've had this much already, we might as well go for the whole shootin' match. Of course I realize at this point I'm in the quickly shrinking minority but hey, what can I say....we're not going to get rid of it by complaining so might as well enjoy it while it's here.  Before we know it it's going to be in the 90's w/90-100% humidity...

as my son says ~ you can put more on than you can take off ;)

ALSO

I mentioned a coupon...

Altered Pages

is having a "Sweetheart" of a deal....

Simply put the code  SWEETHEART in the coupon section of the check-out area 

to receive 25% off your entire order (not including shipping).

There are lots of cool new goodies available in the store 

perfect for all of your collage, altered arts, mixed media, rubber stamping, cards

scrapbooks, altered jewelry and so much more!!!

This code is valid now through 2-10-14.

Have a wonderful day friends!!

Rubber Stamp Madness - Winter Issue

Hey Everyone!

 

I hope you're having a wonderful week so far.  I've been ankle (literally) in projects - I know I said I wouldn't do it again but I'm in a couple of craft bazaar's for Christmas.   I'll share more on what I'm making in the next few days.

 

I did want to take a moment and give you a heads up...

The new issue of Rubber Stamp Madness is out!

 

If by chance you subscribe (seeing as how it's one of the last rubber stamp magazines still out there) or if you get a chance to take a peek at it, take a look right inside the cover.  You'll see an ad for Stampers Best - Deep Red Cling Stamps.  The Rudolph card was made by yours truly :)  I'm pretty pleased with how it turned out...

Magazines to go Digital Only....

I wasn't surprised to read that Northridge Publishing is going to shift their magazines to all digital starting with their August 2013 issues.  They are the folks who put out Cards, Scrapbook Trends, Cricut Magazine, Cricut Magazine Idea Books, Create: Idea Books, Signature Series, and Creative Retailer. 

They also publish Bead Trends and Simply Handmade, which sadly are going away.  I really liked Bead Trends...while I'm not a beader per say I got lots of inspiration from that magazine by taking bits and pieces I liked and turning them into my style.

You can read the full article about this transition on Scrapbook Update.

I think with the sky rocketing price of printing and mailing you'll see more and more of this.  I suppose it's my age (45) showing but I'm not a fan of digital magazines or even books for that matter.  I'm a tactile person, I like to have a book in my hands or a magazine I can make notations on, dog ear the pages and well, you get the picture.  Also, I don't want to have to rely on an energy company for my reading enjoyment.

I don't want to have to drag around an electronic device that I have to worry about charging, leaving behind, spilling something on, dropping, being stolen, etc.  If I forget where I set down a 4.99 book or magazine it's no big deal...if I forget where I put an ipad, lap-top, phone or reader we're talking about some serious $'s.  

I had planned on tearing up my magazines...keeping the pages/articles I liked and tossing the rest but I guess I'll just keep them now.  Shoot, they might be an antique before too long....just like me - LOL!!

Oh well...can't go back now.

Rubber Stamp Madness - Holiday 2012 Edition!

TGIF!!!

 

Yes, it's Friday :)

 

Yesterday I rec'd my Holiday Issue 2012 of Rubber Stamp Madness ~ funny thing was I got 2 copies?!?!?  

 

As it turns out I rec'd two because one of my Christmas cards was included in the magazine!  It's on page 21/22 for those of you that subscribe.

 

Here's a little snippet of the card...

 

 

 

For those of you that don't I'd like to offer my extra copy :)

 

Since this is the holiday issue post a comment telling us how many Christmas cards you have made or are planning to make this season.

 

You have until 11-4-12 to post your comment to be entered to win!

 

Good Luck Everyone!!

Rubber Stamp Madness - Steampunk Goodness!

Hey everyone!

Some of you that subscribe to Rubber Stamp Madness may have already noticed but I wanted to share some fun news...

Their main theme for the summer issue is Steampunk!

But, that's not the best part....

My Planes & Trains Gothic Arch Collage is featured on page #44!!!

Since I subscribe I rec'd 2 issues...my normal subscription issue and an artist copy for the publication.  I don't need two so I thought I'd share my extra copy with you!

To be entered in the contest, simply tell me if you have made a Steampunk themed project (card, atc, gothic arch, etc.) and if you'd like you can share a link if it's posted on-line.

You have until 5-11-12 to post your comment to be entered to win!

Good Luck Everyone!!

Scrapbook News & Review - Featured Artist!

Hi Guys!

Scrapbook News and Review's site is back up and running....

and

My article is now up!! 

Featured Artist - Roni Johnson

Hope you enjoy the article!!!

Psssst....

Did you see they gave my book a 5 Star Rating!?!?

How cool is that :)

Vintage Valentine #2

Today I've got another fun Vintage Valentine for you. We'll be using many of the same items from yesterday with the addition of a few buttons, a bit of bakers twine and a metal rimmed tag.  You will also need the large heart pattern as well as another 4" Heart Lace Doily or the medium heart that I shared on post Vintage Valentine #1.

Supplies:

Large & Medium Heart Patterns
     (Note: 4" Heart Lace Doily may be substituted for Medium Heart)
Buttons
Cardstock
Rubber Stamps - Ink Stained Roni
     (Note: these stamps are from February's Get Inked Kit - shhhhh!!)
Distress Ink
Ink Blending Tool
Printed Tape - Making Memories  (This is similar to TH Tissue Tape)
Vintage Sheet Music
Red & White Bakers Twine
Metal Rim Tag
Silver German Glass Glitter

Instructions:

1. Stamp vintage flourish in all four corners of a 4x5" piece of cardstock.

2. Ink the entire piece of cardstock with the IBT and Victorian Velvet Distress Ink.

3. Affix this piece of stamped cardstock to the top of a 5x7 card base.

4. Tear the vintage sheet music into 2 - 3" pieces.  Attach these pieces to the lower section of your card using your favorite glue. 

5. Use the IBT  and more Victorian Velvet DI to highlight the outer and torn edges of the sheet music.

6. Trace and cut out the large heart from white cardstock.  Ink the edges using the IBT & VV DI.  Attach it to the card.

7. Use a circular motion to apply a thick glue to the heart and cover with silver German Glass Glitter.  Set the card aside to dry.

8. Stamp sentiment in the center of the metal rimmed tag.  Ink with more Victorian Velvet DI.

9. Create a ruffled circle from the printed tape.  You can create the ruffled circle by gathering the tape on one side as shown in the photo.  I like to do this on my non-stick craft mat so I can easily peel the ruffled circle off and use it where desired without harming the circle.  Use the tag as a guide to determine how large to create the circle.  I used approx. 12-14" of tape for this ruffle. 

 

10. Once you have finished the ruffled circle, carefully peel it off the mat and affix it to the back of the tag.

11.  Trace & trim a medium sized heart from desired color of cardstock or pattern paper OR use a 4" Heart Lace Doily.  Glue it to the center of the large heart on the card.

12.  Mount the tag in the center of the doily and add a bow and buttons to finish off the card.

So what do you think of the cards so far?

Look like something you'd like to make, give, receive?

Would you like to win an assortment of goodies (pictured below) so you can make your own???

Well all you have to do is leave a comment on any of the Vintage Valentine cards I have shared or will be sharing this week!! 

You'll be entered to win all of this....plus a few surprises!!! 

You only have until this coming Saturday (1-29) so be sure to post asap to be entered to win.

Just For Fun Friday...It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!

Happy Friday Everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving...

We had lots of great food and fun with family so it was a super day.  I could do without the weather but you can't have everything.

Today is Just For Fun Rubber Stamps Friday.  Before I get to my cards I wanted to let you know that if you're interested in any Just For Fun Rubber Stamps now is the time to buy...they are having a 48 hour "Black Friday" sale... 30% off going on now through Sunday so you better hurry!!

And here are the cards I created this week!

Joy to the world...

Merry Christmas Tree Shopping...

Be sure to check out the creations by the rest of the Just For Fun Girls on the Just For Fun Blog for added inspiration!!

Have a great day shopping if you're going out to brave the crowds!

Vamp Stamp News Winner!!

We have a winner of the Vamp Stamp News Magazine....

and that winner is....#8.....

Zabeth!!!

Congratulations Elizabeth!

I believe I have your address but I will be e-mailing you just to make sure :)

Thanks so much everyone for posting your favorite IBT Technique!

Don't worry if you didn't with today,

Ink Stains 6 month anniversary

is quickly approaching!!

I've got lots of fun stuff planned for you all ~

Give-a-ways, Games, Challenges and Much More!!

So stay tuned to this Inky Network!!

Rubber Stamping Magazines

I live in a rural section of Indiana so I don't have a large book store to hang out at. I never realized how many magazines were actually out there that cater either in part or whole to the rubber stamping hobby until I started searching the web. I thought some of you might enjoy checking out some of the places I found.


Some of these are e-zines and the rest are hard copy paper magazines. Most are from this country but there are a few from Canada, the UK and Australia :) Enjoy!!


Altered Arts Magazine http://www.alteredarts.com/

Artezine www.art-e-zine.co.uk/


Artitude Zine http://www.artitudezine.com/


Australian Paper Crafts www.australianpapercrafts.com.au/


Card Maker Magazine http://www.cardmakermagazine.com/


Card Making and Paper Crafts http://www.cardmakingandpapercraft.com/

Cards http://www.scrapbooktrendsmag.com/cards.html


Cherish Memories Magazine http://www.cherishmemories.com/


Craft Stamper http://www.craftstamper.com/


Crafts & Things http://www.craftsnthings.com/


Just Cards http://www.scottpublications.com/jcmag/?gclid=CO_t2Nvfuo8CFQGRPAodlB2oeg


Making Cards Magazine http://www.makingcardsmagazine.com/


Not Just Stamping http://www.notjuststamping.com/


Paper Crafts http://www.papercraftsmag.com/


Paper Creations http://www.papercreations.com/


Paper Trends http://www.scrapbooktrendsmag.com/paper_trends.html

Rubber Stamp Madness http://www.rsmadness.com/


Scrap & Stamp http://www.scottpublications.com/


Scrapbook Trends http://www.scrapbooktrendsmag.com/sbtm.html


Simply Sentiments http://www.simplysentiments.com/


Stampington Publications http://www.stampington.com/
Inspirations
Somerset Studio
Stampers Sampler
Take 10
Catch Up


Vamp Stamp News http://www.vampstampnews.com/