The Gallery
Welcome to VSN's Gallery. Here you will find additional artwork to accompany VSN's print issues. Each art piece found here uses a technique(s) covered in a VSN issue. While each piece includes a brief description, you will find more detailed information on how similar pieces were made in the VSN issue indicated. The Gallery is organized with more recent issues at the top of the page, working backwards chronologically as you move down the page.
The Gallery will grow each month, so be sure to visit often! If you would like to contribute your art to the Gallery, see the Get Published page.
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Artist: Lea Cioci
Size: 8" x 8" Board Book
Description: "Stamp images using various color dye-based ink on white cardstock Paint all pieces with Twinkling H20’s and cut out. On folded white cardstock, stamp swirls around edges and quote on upper right. Paint edges and “imagine” with H20’s. Cut pop up lines, push forward and score to make little steps. Adhere gypsy against top of white card at fold. Adhere treasure chest on front of first pop up fold and star on second fold. Glue gold flecks on top of second pop up fold and around it. Paint board book page with several colors H20’s overlapping and mixing into new colors. Paint around edge of 5” x 7” white cardstock. Adhere bottom of purple card to 5” x 7” white cardstock. Stamp bigger star images. Glue this all into board book. Adhere little star in right corner of purple card. "
Stamps: All images - Kristin Powers.
Issue: Aug '08 (More Pop-Up ideas can be found in Aug '08 VSN.)
Artist: Paula Panart
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Description: "Stamp Hydrangea using VersaMark ink and emboss with gold embossing powder. Using sharp craft knife, carefully cut around all leaves. Color leaves using markers. Punch small flowers on Lilac & Daphne punch, between 60 - 70 petals. Using stylus and foam molding mat, gently mold and cup flower petals. Dip the back of each petal in the glue and place in the open area for each flower. Mount onto cardstock. Stamp sentiment."
Stamps: Punch designs by Punch-Ins (Susan Tierney-Cockburn & Make An Impression), Hydrangea/Poinsettia - Make An Impression, Sentiment - Stampin' Up.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Flo Mueller
Size: 5 1/2" x 4"
Description: "This is my latest enthusiasm - cutting and stamping! I find flowers and subjects to cut on the internet. One of my favorite 3D places is www.thelilacgarden.co.uk. "
Stamps: Frame, Script - Judi-Kins, Cut Cymbidiron - The Lilac Garden.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Description: "Stamp fairy image three times. Color one complete including background. Use Stickles on wings and butterflies. Color and cut out two fairies only. On all three, use Stickles on the wings. Layer background image on mat. Cut out two fairies and layer with pop dots. Curl wings over a pen. Layer Smile and pop dot onto card front. Adhere to folded card."
Stamps: Stamps Happen.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Nancy Noss
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Description: "Applied six copies of flower: first flower applied with two-sided tape. The rest applied with Mini Glue Dots. Verse applied with larger Glue Dots. (Only used two copies of verse.) Blended orange and red watercolor pencils to color flower and verse. Blended two shades of green for leaf. Used a pencil to wrap top leaf and flower to make it three dimensional."
Stamps: Flower - Impression Obsession, Verse - Seaside Stamping Ink.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Paula Huiras
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Description: "Copy pattern. Stamp medallion using black dye ink onto rust square. Punch hole for brad and insert. Layer to larger yellow square. Set aside. Trim yellow strip and stamp background onto it using black dye ink. Layer onto larger rust strip. Wrap mohair yarn along strip and tape. Stamp butterflies on green half circle using black dye ink. On folded cream card, stamp background on top half using black dye ink. Mount medallion to top right and mount strips to center of card."
Stamps: Repousse Background, Medallion, Butterfly - All Night Media.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Brenda Loock
Size: 7" x 5"
Description: "Stamp vase on white cardstock, color; layer onto pink then black cardstock. Stamp one flower and one leaf flourish on white cardstock, color, punch out each image with 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" square punch; layer onto pink cardstock. Make pink dots around edgs of all three stamped pieces. Stamp other flower, color and cut out. Run 4 1/4" x 5 3/4" light green cardstock through Cuttlebug; layer onto dark green cardstock. Wrap black ribbon around green cardstock. Cut 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" pink card base. Adhere to 5" x 7" black cardstock. Adhere green panel to card front. Make black dots all around green, on pink card base. Adhere three stamped panels to card front. Punch out pink and black photo corners, layer together, add black brads. Ahdere to card front. Punch out pink and black photo corners, layer together, add black brads. Adhere to card front. Add cut flower to card front using dimensional tape."
Stamps: Fire Cracker Designs By Pamela.
Issue: July '08 (More Dimensional Layering ideas can be found in Jul '08 VSN.)
Artist: Jeannette Stumpfel
Size: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Description:Outside of two-slot slide mailer (inside below). "The decorative elephant was cast from resin from a Krafty Lady Mold (After Midnight). The metallic finish was made with Modern Options
patina solutions. Ink used was a red pigment ink (Hero Arts). To make the recess in the center, I cut the cardboard divider
with a craft knife. The coloring for the diecuts uses a technique where you ink the die directly and then run it through the embossing step. The result is a reverse coloring from the usual stenciling techniques used to color these unique dies. Because Spellbinder dies do not use a release foam, it is safe to ink them up.
The recess in the slide mailer holds ATC size artwork."
Stamps: All collage images and stamps - Alpha Stamps. Diecuts - Spellbinders and the alphabet is "Indulgence".
Issue: June '08 (More Mold ideas can be found in Jun '08 VSN.)
Artist: Jeannette Stumpfel
Size: 3 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Description: Inside of the above slide mailer.
Stamps: All collage images and stamps - Alpha Stamps. Diecuts - Spellbinders and the alphabet is "Indulgence".
Issue: June '08 (More Mold ideas can be found in Jun '08 VSN.)
Artist: Marg Oberg
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 "
Description: "Prepare paper cast image by firmly pressing five layers of well moistened bathroom tissue into Arnold Grummer Sunflower paper casting mold, slightly overlapping image. Absorb excess water using terry towel or J-Cloths and continue to press paper firmly into the mold. Carefully trim excess edges from image while paper is still damp. Remove. Once casting is completely dry, carefully color image with Pearl-Ex powders using a cotton swab or a Fantastix applicator. Trim by tearing or using scissors. Spray with Krylon to seal colorants. Stamp Cross-hatch Background on card created to open at center. Swipe card edge with edge of Brilliance ink to help define card edges. Stamp Mesh Background onto pale yellow cardstock large enough to layer under the paper casting. Adhere sunflower casting to yellow cardstock; layer once again onto dark brown cardstock. Adhere to left side panel only to allow card to be opened.”
Stamps: Cross-hatch background - Stampin' Up, Mesh Background - All Night Media.
Issue: May '08 (More paper casting ideas can be found in May '08 VSN.)
Artist: Elinor Stecker-Orel
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 "
Description: "Rock, Paper scissors. This is a play on the words in the game 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' but instead of being three items, it is two: rock and paper scissors. (What a difference a comma makes! While making toilet paper casts, I tried to cast a real object -- manicure scissors! I pressed the wet toilet paper around it and let it dry, then painted it with a Sharpie metallic silver pen. I stamped the background with black and two shades of green. Printed words, layered papers and silver ribbon."
Stamps: Marble stamp cube - Stampendous.
Issue: May '08 (More paper casting ideas can be found in May '08 VSN.)
Artist: Robin Willis
Size: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4 "
Description: "My daughters are always getting really cool tags on their jeans and I cant bear to toss them out. I thought that they would work best on a card for a young girl.
Stamp front of dark lilac card with tiny flowers. Add dots of pink paint to center of bolder flowers. Allow to dry. Cut strip of pink cardstock; edge with brown ink; layer fabric tag in strip center. Stamp word block on medium lilac cardstock; layer onto dark lilac. Stamp circle of words on pink cardstock; cut out. Add to brown tag. Attach purple panel to tag and over pink circle to cover original clothing information. Edge tag w/brown ink. Layer strip to card bottom. Add large tag to cover up clothing size on fabric tag. Stamp cutie pie circle on pink cardstock; cut out, attach to card. Paint large brad w/pink paint; put through flower center. Attach to front of card w/white glue."
Stamps: Frame Ups stamp set - Inque Boutique.
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.)
Artist: Bitsy Bullock
Size: 6" x 5 1/4 "
Description: "Cut two flowers from a Kleenex tissue box; ink edges. Cut coordinating paper strips as stems; mount stemps and flowers on green cardstock and embellish with vintage buttons. Stamp sentiment in purple. Mount panel on scalloped print paper then onto purple card."
Stamps: Sentiment - A Muse Art Stamps.
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.)
Artist: Amy Samin
Size: 4" x 6 "
Description: "I used the back of a semi-gloss invitation/advertisement that came with a bunch of junk mail as my card base. I stippled light blue and ochre Marvy ink on cardstock w/stipple brushes. Then I covered the ochre area w/glue pen, leaving small areas glueless so I could add stamped, cut out images later. I then sprinked the glued area w/sand from our local beach. Stamps were inked w/Marvy markers, stamped on glossy cardstock, cut out and adhered to card, then layered onto red cardstock."
Stamps: Posh Impressions/Sunday International.
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.
Artist: Robin Willis
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4 "
Description: "When we go out to dinner, we always get the cardboard bar coasters. These are a bit unique because they are rectangular.
Spray one side of each coaster w/spray adhesive; cover w/pink cardstock, trim. Spray opposite side of each coaster and cover w/brown cardstock; trim. Run each coaster through Cuttlebug to emboss. Edge w/brown ink. Use a cosmetic sponge to add pink ink to raised areas on pink side. Cut 20 sheets of white cardstock 4 x 3 . Punch covers & inner sheets on Bind It All bind together with brown wire. Tie ribbon to front cover. Stamp girls on white cardstock. Edge w/pink ink. Layer onto brown cardstock; adhere to journal front. Stamp & emboss forever young on vellum. Run through Xyron; add to cover."
Stamps: Forever Young - Inque Boutique, Children - All Night Media.
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.)
Artist: Robin Rosner
Size: Unknown.
Description: "Movie Hound: Iris folded using movie ticket stubs on popcorn background. Ear cut from self-adhesive glitter pen."
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.)
Artist: Marg Oberg
Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4 "
Description: "Crumple, open and re-crumple brown grocery bag several times until desirable texture is achieved; flatten and rub the textured surface lightly w/both Distress ink. Stamp urn onto countertop sample using StazOn Timber Brown so pre-punched hole is directly at the top of urn. Allow to dry; accent urn's design lines using fine nibbed gold permanent marker pen.Edge countertop sample w/red marker.
Cut several 3" pieces of raffia; color some w/permanent red marker. Curl ends of raffia using fingernail. Insert ends of raffia bouquet into hole above urn; anchor ends on reverse side w/tape. Assemble card. Stamp flourishes in upper and lower right corners using VersaMagic ink."
Stamps: Urn - Rubber Stampede, Flourish Dance - Hero Arts.
Issue: Apr '08 (More recycling ideas can be found in Apr '08 VSN.)
Artist: Annie Pennington (and friend Tracy)
Size: 3 " x 2 1/2 "
Description: "I had just thr0wn some scraps and badly stamped images onto the fire. Then I spotted an image my friend Tracy threw away last week. I grabbed it quickly to see if I could salvage it. I liked the effect of the burnt edge, so I burnt it a little more with a cigarette lighter, then mounted it onto a red ATC sized card, added vintage images punched out with a heart punch and added a heart charm. I dragged gold Acrylic Dabber around the edges and then went around the edges with black acrylic."
Stamps: Background - Stamps Happen. Vintage Images - Lisa Vollrath.
Issue: Mar '08 (More info. on burnt cards can be found in Mar '08 VSN.)
Artist: Marg Oberg
Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2 "
Description: Layered cardstock. Background created by mixing 1/2 teaspoon of Sobo Glue with 1/4 teaspoon Super Russet Pearl-Ex and dabbing mixture randomly with sea sponge on black glossy cardstock. Central image is dimensionally embossed on a sheet of copper and colled using copper heat coloring techniques.
Stamps: Medallion - Pergamano
Issue: Mar '08 (More information on coloring copper with flame can be found in Mar '08 VSN and well as basic copper embossing information. More detailed information on stamping and dry embossing metal can be found in the Mar '07 VSN.)
Artist: Deb Lovett
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: Bubble paper background using acrylic paint (Folk Art Enamels, Blue Sapphire Metallic), allowing bubbles to overflow cup and onto cardstock. Let bubbles sit on cardstock and naturally pop for darker, more color-saturated background. Repeated with second cup of bubbles using Folk Art Enamels, Emerald Green Metallic. When dry, cat was embossed on top in black, edges torn and layered onto card. Two holes punched for ribbon which was threaded through and tied.
Stamps: OnyxXpressions.
Issue: Feb '08 (More information of bubble paper cards can be found in the Feb '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Judi Kauffman
Description: Series of postcards created using water ragging techniques.
Stamps: Word Stamp - Stampers Anonymous, Fantasy Garden & Lace Impressions - Judi Kauffman for Red Castle Inc.
Issue: Feb '08 (Judi's article on water ragging and these postcards can be found in the Feb '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Judi Kauffman
Description: Series of envelopes created using water ragging techniques.
Stamps: Word Stamp - Stampers Anonymous, Fantasy Garden & Lace Impressions - Judi Kauffman for Red Castle Inc.
Issue: Feb '08 (Judi's article on water ragging and these postcards can be found in the Feb '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Judi Kauffman
Description: Part of a series of envelopes and postcards created using water ragging techniques.
Stamps: Word Stamp - Stampers Anonymous, Fantasy Garden & Lace Impressions - Judi Kauffman for Red Castle Inc.
Issue: Feb '08 (Judi's article on water ragging and these postcards can be found in the Feb '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Andrea Robert
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: Stamp images w/Versamark on white cardstock, heat emboss w/clear embossing powder. Spray randomly w/Adirondack Color Wash and Glimmer Mist Razzleberry. Let dry briefly but not completely, blot any excess with a paper towel. Turn upside down onto another piece of white cardstock. Cover with clean sheet of white scrap paper, iron on Med-High until embossing transferred onto second cardstock. Spray both pieces with Glimmer Mist. Edge w/gold metallic marker, layer. Attach extra colored copy of smaler butterfly. (See second piece below.)
Stamps: Top Butterfly - Anita's Stamps, Bottom (group of 3) - Stampcraft .
Issue: Jan '08 (More information of stamping using sprays can be found in the Jan '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Andrea Robert
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: This is second piece of cardstock described above. After Glimmer Mist spray, use Whisper Blue dye ink direct-to-paper on surface, trim, edge with gold marker, layer. Attach extra colored copy of smaler butterfly.
Stamps: Top Butterfly - Anita's Stamps, Bottom (group of 3) - Stampcraft .
Issue: Jan '08 (More information of stamping using sprays can be found in the Jan '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Bonnie Belk
Size: 6" x 5 "
Description: Spread thin layer of artist's cement on watercolor paper. Let dry. Sponge Butterscotch, Carmel and Cranberry Color Wash to get antiqued look. Blot and smooth as needed. When dry, stamp woman on portion of paper in Ranger Raisin ink. Tear around image, edge w/Raisin, layer w/dimensional tape on panel also cut from prepared cement paper enhanced at top with Solar Gold Glimmer Mist. Edge w/Raisin. Stamp music on natural vellum in Raisin ink, sponge w/Old Paper Distress ink, lightly spray w/Butterscotch Color Wash, tear and layer. Spray scrapbook paper w/Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist. When dry, layer.
Stamps: Stampington & Co .
Issue: Jan '08 (More information of stamping using sprays can be found in the Jan '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist:Kelly Burton
Size: 4 " x 4 "
Description: White cardstock sprayed with Adirondack Butterscotch Color Wash. Let dry, trim collage image & add to piece, used Weathered Wood Distress ink to stamp checkerboard in two corners and black ink to stamp other images.
Stamps: Serenity, Checkerboard, Collage Image - Quietfire Design, Flourish, Script - Hero Arts.
Issue: Jan '08 (More information of stamping using sprays can be found in the Jan '08 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: "Reflection": Image stamped and colored on white cardstock, cut out and brad used for earring. Image stamped partially on three mirrors with Staz On ink. Drops of alcohol inks dropped on larger mirror and het set. Layered.
Stamps: Lady - Hero Arts, Let's Talk - Stampin' Up.
Issue: Dec '07 (More information of stamping on glass surfaces can be found in the Dec '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Diane Long
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: Backside Embossing Technique on vellum using Encore Gold ink and Gold embossing powder from Ranger. Background French script stamped with Ranger Archival Sepia ink.
Stamps: Woman Writing - Putting on the Ritz, French Script Background - Stampin' Up.
Issue: Dec '07 (More information on Diane's Backside Embossing technique can be found in the Dec '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Suze Weinberg
Size: 5 1/2 " x 4 1/4 "
Description: Super quick card created using Dover image, resin scrolls and frames and clear UTEE.
Issue: Dec '07 (More information on Suze's Quick UTEE cards can be found in the Dec '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Carol Trimmer
Size: 6 1/4" x 4 5/8 "
Description: Fringed tapestry fabric used as card layer. Images stamped with black ink on cream linen cardstock and woman painted with Twinkling H2Os, stitched at top and bottom left, vintage button (with shank removed) attached to bottom corner.
Stamps: Numbers - Paper Arsty, Woman - B-Line Designs.
Issue: Nov '07 (More information of stamping on ribbon and fabric as well as using it for layers can be found in the Nov '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Amy Law
Size: 7" x 5 "
Title: Autumn Oak Card
Description: Oak leaf stamped on tan fabric using burgundy inkpad and then the stamped lines were covered with Kreinik Old Penny Iron-On Braid. (Use a craft iron to iron the braid in place.) Layered decorative papers (Scrappin' Creations Power Pad) and Copper Paper (Etal by Riverwind LLC).
Stamps: Oak Leaf - Rubber Stampede.
Issue: Nov '07 (More information of stamping on ribbon and fabric as well as using it for layers can be found in the Nov '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Marg Oberg
Size: 7.5" x 5 "
Title: Fabric Bookmark
Description: Bamboo patterned fabric attached to black cardstock using Heat N Bond Ultra Hold (double-sided iron-on adhesive for fabric.) Images stamped on fabric using Jet Black StazOn inkpad. Hole punched at top and threaded with gold chiffon ribbon.
Stamps: Butterfly - Penny Black, Serenity Symbol - Magenta.
Issue: Nov '07 (More information of stamping on ribbon and fabric as well as using it for layers can be found in the Nov '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Annie Pennington
Size: 6" x 4 "
Description: Thai silk fabric (from Far Flung Craft), stamped with Jet Black StazOn ink, frayed and cut edges to distress it. Mounted on black and pink cardstocks, black ribbon, irridescent butterflies.
Stamps: Geisha - Katy's Corner, Memoirs - Stamp Attack UK.
Issue: Nov '07 (More information of stamping on ribbon and fabric as well as using it for layers can be found in the Nov '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Mary Lawton
Size: 5 1/8" x 7 "
Title: Thinking of You
Description: Images stamped on linen fabric (from napkins) using Memories Artprint Brown, colored with Sharpie permanent markers, mounted on linen rectangle with pinked edges, ribbon stapled.
Stamps: Thinking of You - Hero Arts, Lizard - Unknown*
Issue: Nov '07 (More information of stamping on ribbon and fabric as well as using it for layers can be found in the Nov '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Loyce "Carey" Carey
Title: Capiz Shell ATC
Size: 3.5" x 2.5 "
Description: Window in ATC stamped on Capiz shell using permanent ink and colored using Sharpie permanent markers. More detail on this specific ATC can be found in the Oct '07 issue.)
Stamps: Flower - Hero Arts. Background - decorative paper.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in can be found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson
Title: Forever
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Card base is handmade paper (see Aug '07 VSN). Background behind doves is created using torn paper masks and inkpads directly on paper. Magnolia leaf stamped with StazOn ink. Feather added with tacky glue.
Stamps: Forever - Inkadinkadoo. Doves - Unknown.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Jean Bennett
Size: 6.25" x 5.5 "
Description: Text stamped on skeleton leaf with Versamark ink and embossed with black detail embossing powder. Fabric hydrangea blossoms stamped in Black Memories ink and attached to Coastal Garden background paper (Linda Blinn) using pearlized brads. Image stamped on paper scrap and stippled with ColorBox Fluid Chalks and Adirondack inks.
Stamps: Old French Writing, Woman in Profile collage image - Hero Arts.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Jackie Hill
Title: Boo!
Size: 5.38" x 4.25 "
Description: Thin layer of bark (not from a living tree) is peeled from a thicker piece. Owl stamped and colored on cardstock creates the "hole".
Stamps: Owl - Stamping Place, Boo - Unknown.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Annette Warkentin
Title: Mica and Peacock Feather
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Center is mica punched in a 2.5" circle with a same-sized circle of cardboard glued to the back (edged with gold pigment ink, heat-set.) Pigment ink was sponged onto mica & embossed with clear embossing powder, then peacock feather stamped in center with Encore gold metallic ink, embossed with gold detail powder. Peacock feather in background is scanned & printed. Circle embellished with teal Fun Fiber strip all around edges using tacky glue.
Stamps: Peacock Feather - ERA Graphics, Calligraphy - About Art Accents.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in similar projects found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.
Artist: Annette Warkentin
Title: Feathered Amulet Card
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Feathered Amulet created with a 2" heavy tagboard circle with circles of duck feathers (Bass Pro Shops) and an abalone shell button (Joann's) attached with tacky glue. Peacock feather background is scanned and printed. Background feathers are stamped and embossed with Encore Metallic Gold pigmente ink and clear embossing powder.
Stamps: Peacock Feather - ERA Graphics.
Issue: Oct '07 (More detailed description of stamping on natural surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Oct '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Ann Gerlach
Title: Asian Post
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: (Cold laminate element). Flower stamped on paper & colored with Twinkling H2Os and embellished with gold microbeads. Faux postage template was created in Word and stamped with Kokehi doll image and colored with red & yellow inks. Butterfly stamped with StazOn on cold laminate covered with gold & red leaf on sticky side.
Stamps: All images About Art Accents.
Issue: Sept '07 (More detailed description of stamping on plastic surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Sept '07 issue of VSN.
Artist: Carolyn Summers
Title: Butterflies
Size: 4.25" x 5.5 " approx.
Description: (Stamping on Acetate). Daylily flower pressed on watercolor paper. Image stamped on acetate with Brilliance Black ink, turquoise and gold gliter glued to main butterfly on printed side. Layered stamped side down onto cardstock.
Stamps: Butterflies - Rubber Stamp Tapestry.
Issue: Sept '07 (More detailed description of stamping on plastic surfaces
in similar projects can be found in the Sept '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Annette Warkentin
Title: Little Girl Sweeping Leaves
Size: 4.25" x 5.5 "
Description: (Vinyl Coated Wallpaper). Little boy and girl stamped on wallpaper using Brilliance Pearlescent Ivy ink and embossed with clear embossing powder and colored with Mary watercolor markers. Coin, mulbery paper, cardstock.
Stamps: Little Girl, Brother on Way - Art Neko.
Issue: Sept '07 (More detailed description of stamping on plastic surfaces
in similar projects found in Sept '07 VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson (Winner of Online Paper Shape Challenge)
Title: Just A Note
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Handmade paper (by Lis Robson). Dogwood made with pulp laid over a decoration on a candy tin, then colored with watercolor crayons.
Stamps: Just To Say Hello - *Unknown source.
Issue: Online Art (More detailed description of stamping on handmade paper
in similar projects can be found in the Aug '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson (Winner of Online Paper Shape Challenge)
Title: Sweet Friend
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Double-sided h andmade paper (by Lis Robson) folded back 3" on top corner. Butterfly made from pulp in mold and colored with Pearl Ex, scored with waterbrush on all sides and tear, adhered with Tacky glue. Sizzix die-cut tags, fibers, Miss Elizabeth Stickers.
Issue: Online Art (More detailed description of stamping on handmade paper
projects can be found in the Aug '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Lis Robson
Title: Thanks So Much
Size: 5.5" x 4.25 "
Description: Handmade paper (by Lis Robson) was colored using Dylon Fabric Dye and impressed with found object while still damp to create surface texture. Paper American Design Bundle, Dollar Tree Flowers, Stickles used to embellish flower image.
Stamps: Flower Stamp - Kolette Hall.
Issue: Aug '07 (More detailed description of stamping on handmade paper
in similar projects can be found in the Aug '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Annette Warkentin
Title: Kimono Triplet
Size: 4.25" x 5.5 "
Description: Handmade Washi paper was used for one of three kimono images. Kimono was stamped and embossed three times on gold cardstock and once on washi paper. Washi paper kimono was cut out and placed over middle stamped kimono.
Stamps: Kimono - About Art Accents.
Issue: Aug '07 (More detailed description of stamping on handmade paper
in similar projects can be found in the Aug '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Verna Angerhofer
Title: Butterfly Times
Size: 4.25" x 5.5 "
Description: Eight pre-colored craft sticks glued onto navy cardstock. (Lay something heavy on top ot flatten while drying.) Images stamped with Black StazOn ink. Mounted to yellow card.
Stamps: Pocket Watch Collage, Time Flutters By Text- Sparkle N Sprinkle.
Issue: Jul '07 (More detailed description of stamping on wood
in similar projects can be found in the Jul '07 VSN.)
Artist: Debbie Varnes
Title: Friendship Oriental Card
Size: 4.25" x 5.5 "
Description: 3" x 2" rectangle wood shape (Lara's Crafts), paper from Japan, Faux polished gold brads, Moonglow Mist (Sakura). Image stamped with Brilliance Lightning Black ink.
Stamps: Friendship - Stampendous.
Issue:Jul '07 (More detailed description of stamping on wood
in similar projects can be found in the Jul '07 issue of VSN.
Artist:Ron Perry
Title: Explore ATC
Size: 3.5 " x 2.5 "
Description: Cork colored with various shades of blue and green Fluid Chalk (ClearSnap) blended together. French writing stamped on pale blue paper, edge torn, adhered to left side. Added postage, sun, stamped images with Memories Black dye ink. Explore stamped on tongue depressor with Memories, cut to fit, colored with shades of blue, green, purple Fluid Chalk with makeup sponge.
Stamps: Explore - Inkadinkadoo, Compass, Postage Mark - Plaid, Sun - All Night Media, Old French Writing - Hero Arts.
Issue: Jul '07 (More detailed description of stamping on wood
in similar projects can be found in the Jul '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Nancy Noss
Title: Wood Book
Size: 4.75" x 3.25 "
Description: Two pieces of wood (luann) coated with Deft, stamped image was colored twice with Adirondack markers to make color bright.
Stamps:
The Artful Stamper
Issue:
Jul '07 (More detailed description of stamping on wood
in similar projects can be found in the Jul '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Christina Biller
Title: Alpha Book
Size: 4" x 4"
Description: From a little fat book swap hosted by Christina.
Each book personalized with participants initals in Fimo polymer clay. Stamped scrap polymer clay colored after baking with black acrylic paint,swiped away from raised letters before drying was complete, then highlighted with gold rub ons.
Stamps: Face - Paperbag Studios. Letters - Krafty Lady mold.
Issue: Jun '07 (More detailed description of using polymer clay
in similar projects can be found in the Jun '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Christina Biller
Title: African Mask Card
Size: 6" x 4"
Description: African mask stamped in brown Fimo polymer clay, baked and dusted with Pearl-Ex.
Stamps: Judi-Kins cube.
Issue: Jun '07 (More detailed description of using polymer clay in similar projects can be found in the Jun '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Christina Biller
Title: Indian Pins
Size: Approx 2 " in diameter
Description: Little buddhas made from brown Fimo glued to base of torn black Fimo clay stamped with Hindi letters and dusted with Pearl-Ex. Tiny beads, Flower.
Stamps: Mold is self-made by Christina.
Issue: Jun '07 (Using polymer clay: Jun '07 VSN.)
Artist:France Chevalier
Title: Kokopelli Card
Size: 4 1/4" x 5 7/8"
Description: Kokopelli image stamped on Sculpey III clay.
Clay left on photocopy paper to leach out a bit. When clay was
drier, ripped carefully around pot. Baked, rubbed with Antique
Copper Pearl-Ex. Border strip stamped & embossed on Faux
Polished Stone background, edges glue stick (embossed), layered
on card. Clay image added with double-sided foam tape.
Stamps: After Midnight Art Stamps.
Issue: Jun '07 (More detailed description of using polymer clay in similar projects can be found in the Jun '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist:Jeannette Stumpfel
Title: DuraLar Matte Film Example
Size: n/a
Description: Example of using DuraLar Matte Film
(as described by Jeannette in the Jun '07 Quick Tips.
Stamped on one side and colored on the backside using
Prismacolor pencils.
Stamps: Hearts in Touch.
Issue: Jun '07 (See Quick Tips)
Artist:Annemiek Van Der Gaag
Title: Tree
Size: 6" x 4"
Description: Fimo Clay stamped, Colored with Gold Pearl-Ex.
Stamps: Sirius.
Issue: Jun '07 (More detailed description of using polymer clay
in similar projects can be found in the Jun '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist:Annemiek Van Der Gaag
Title: Tree
Size: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Description: Fimo Clay stamped, Colored with Gold, Green and Silver Pearl-Ex
Stamps: Sirius.
Issue:Jun '07 (More detailed description of using polymer clay
in similar projects can be found in the Jun '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Marion Davis
Title: Tiger Box
Size: Approx. 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" x 4 1/4"
Description: Stampbord panel colored with Adirondack Terracotta, stamped with Staz-On Black and highlights scratched. Mounted on box from AC Moore painted with Lumiere Rust using ZapAGap.
Stamps: Tiger - Hearts in Touch
Issue: May '07 (More detailed description of using Stampbord
in similar projects can be found in May '07 VSN.)
Artist: Lynda Lee
Title: Sunset Serenade & Moonlight Serenade ATCs
Size: 3 1/2" x 2 3/8"
Description: Stampbord panels brayered with multiple colors (Ranger Big & Juicy Inkpads), images stamped Marvy Uchida inkpads) and highlights scratched.
Stamps: Stampscapes
Issue: May '07 (More detailed description of using Stampbord
in similar projects can be found in the May '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Sheila Lee Ritter
Title: Stampbord Tri-Panel Scene
Size: Approx. 4 1/4" x5 1/2"
Description: Color applied on Stampbord panels, image stamped and highlights scratched. Edges colored
with marker or inkpad, sealed, mounted on cardstock.
Stamps: Stampscapes
Issue: May '07 (More detailed description of using Stampbord in similar projects can be found in the May '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist:Jo Pritchard
Title: Crackle Effect
Size: Approx. 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Description: Crackle effect was created by stamping a crackle
texture stamp with VersaMark and Krylon Gold Leaf pen ink
Black over alcohol ink backgrounds. Image stamped with Staz-On and colored with H20 Twinkler paints, layered, and a Mizuhiki knot was added.
Stamps: Faces - Stamp Attack, Eggshell Pattern - Stampendous.
Asian text are peel-off motifs.
Issue: May '07 ( More detail on this tip from Jo is found in the
Quick Tips section of the May '07 issue of VSN.)
Artist: Carolyn Summers
Title: Encaustic Mothers Day
Size: Approx. 6 1/4" x 5 1/4"
Description: Background created with red encaustic wax on an encaustic iron, then coated with Liquitex Matte Medium and top layer of decorative napkin (with rose buds.) Images stamped with black dye on onto the dry napkin surface.
Stamps: Child with Pot, Happy Mother's Day - About Art Accents.
Issue: Apr '07 (A more detailed description of two similar encaustic projects by Carolyn can be found in the Apr '07 issue of VSN.)
