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The Stamp Press Archives - Issue #1

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                      The Stamp Press

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Editor:                Sherrill Kahn 
E-Mail:                ImpressMe@earthlink.net 
URL:                   http://www.ImpressMeNow.com  
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July 27th, 2000         Issue #1
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This is a website update notification EZine.

Note: This newsletter is supported by advertisers like the
one listed below. I choose the ads carefully and include 
ones that I feel are excellent. ---Sherrill Kahn

Removal Instructions at the end of this EZine.

============== [ Advertisement ]===================

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        Let "E-ffective Designs" build one for you!

The web designers at E-ffective Designs are artists and
create imaginative, innovative websites. I have had hundreds
of compliments on my site and recommend them highly.  ---Sherrill

         *  Web Designing  *  Maintenance  *  Promotions  *

==============[ Contents ]======================

1.  Letter From Sherrill & Joel

2.  What's New At "Impress Me"

3.  CREATIVE TIP

4.  Future Plans

5.  ReferWare

6.  EZine Advertising Info

7.  EZine Add/Remove Instructions

Watch the newsletter for updates on what will be happening on the website.

======== [ Letter From Sherrill & Joel ]==========

WELCOME TO THE FIRST IMPRESS ME NEWSLETTER!!!

Thank you so much for joining our mailing list to receive the newsletter.
We appreciate your support and encouragement. We will try to send you a
wonderful newsletter each month. It will contain updates, ideas, and
a handy creative tip for using our rubber stamps. Any suggestions or
comments that you have to improve the website will be deeply appreciated.
The most common comment that we receive is how easy the website is to
navigate and how beautiful the color is throughout the website.
Send your suggestions to: Impressme@earthlink.net

============== [ What's New ]====================

1) Our entire catalog will be online by the end of this month. Right now we
    are only missing five sets that we had planned to retire. The sets will be
    re-instated due to popular demand. If you order using the online printable
    order sheet, we will send you a catalog with your order.
    Go to: http://www.impressmenow.com/rubber_stamps.htm  

2) Sherrill's artist bio page is also online now.
    Visit: http://www.impressmenow.com/sherrill_kahn.htm   

3) We have spent many years trying out various supplies while creating
    and now we have listed our most useful tools on the website!
    Visit: http://www.impressmenow.com/sherrills_tools.htm 
   

============== [ CREATIVE TIP ]==================

CREATING FABRIC OR PAPER MOTIFS FOR USE ON CREATIVE PROJECTS:

Fabric and paper motifs are created by gluing three or more layers of
fabric or paper together to make a stiff and durable piece. They can
be glued to any creative project. They are fun and easy to create and
will enhance all of the wonderful creations that you produce.
Both motifs can be used on greeting cards and books or anything made
with paper. Fabric motifs are wonderful enhancements to necklaces,
cloth dolls, and garments. Make sure you use a fabric glue when
gluing fabric. Fabric motifs can also be glued to metal, wood, etc.

SUPPLIES:
Impress Me rubber stamps
Cover weight paper or card stock -at least 60# or heavier
Good quality of unbleached muslin-about a half a yard
Aleene's tacky glue for paper
Fabric glue for fabric
Old credit card
Stamp pad of your choice for paper, or fabric stamp pad for fabric
Bottled acrylic paint
Markers to color in the motif (optional)
Sponge---I use the Spontex sponge from Home Depot for sponging
               paint onto the rubber stamp. Cut the sponge into 1 ½" squares.
Freezer paper for a palette cut into 12"squares if using acrylic paint
Water container
Paper towels
Plastic to cover your work surface
Sharp paper and fabric scissors
Old toothpicks-for fabric motifs
Ball headed sewing pins---for fabric motifs
Corrugated cardboard---for fabric motifs

PROCESS:
1) Rubber stamp an "Impress me" rubber stamp onto fabric or paper using
    paint or a stamp pad.  If using acrylic paint, squeeze two or more
    colors on top of each other onto the freezer paper palette.
    Sponge the color onto the stamp, making sure that the paint is even.
    Turn the stamp face down onto the fabric or paper.  Remove the stamp
    and wash it with a toothbrush and water.
2) Cut around the stamped image leaving approximately a ¼" border.
3) Cut two more pieces of fabric or cover weight paper the same size
    as the stamped image.
4) Squeeze a line of glue across top of the back of the rubber stamped image.
5) Use an old credit card to pull the glue down the image.
6) Place the glued piece onto the second piece of paper or fabric.
7) Repeat steps 4 and 5 onto a third piece of fabric or paper.
    If you wish a stiffer motif, do more layers.
8) Let the glue dry.
9) Cut out the motif with pair of sharp paper or fabric scissors and add
    decorative paint or markers to enhance the motif.

The following step is only necessary for fabric motifs.
After the fabric is cut out, there will be a raw muslin edge that needs finishing:
1) Place a ball-headed pin through the fabric motif.
2) Squeeze acrylic paint onto your palette.
3) Use a toothpick to apply acrylic paint to the raw edges of the motif.
4) Place the pin onto the corrugated cardboard to dry.

Create more than one motif at a time and store them by color or category in small
re-sealable bags.  They make wonderful enhancements to your projects.
Have fun with this easy and fun technique!!!

============== [ Future Plans ]==================

1) You will be able to pre-order Sherrill's upcoming book "Creating with
    Paint, New Ways, New Materials" online by the end of the month.
    The book will be out in January 2001.

2) The Artwork page will be updated by category soon. Some of the
    categories will include: Fabric Painting, Creative Vests,
    Creative Necklaces, Rubber Stamped Dolls, Creative Books or Journals,
    and much more. The artwork will change on a regular basis. If you like
    the artwork, print the pages that you like.

3) I will try to do a new project every six weeks. The past projects will
    be archived so that you can access them at a future time.

4) We are in the process of starting a bulletin board for the exchange of
    creative ideas. Our outstanding webmaster, Michael, is working on getting
    this implemented. Michael has innovative and creative ideas, so watch for
    more wonderful things to be happening in the future.

5) We are planning a future contest using our rubber stamps. The details are
    still being finalized.
    *Watch the newsletter for information in the coming months.

============== [ ReferWare ]=====================

This newsletter is ReferWare. If you enjoy reading it and find
useful information in this newsletter, you are asked to help
spread the word about it. You can do this by forwarding a copy to
your friends, telling them about it, and/or putting a link to
"Impress Me" on your site.
For more information on how to link to "ImpressMe"
visit: http://www.impressmenow.com/links.htm#link 

============== [ EZine Advertising ]================

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"Impress Me" website, please contact us at: ImpressMe@earthlink.net 

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