From: rubberstampers-owner@xmission.com To: rubberstampers-digest@xmission.com Subject: rubberstampers Digest V2 #353 Reply-To: rubberstampers@xmission.com Errors-To: rubberstampers-owner@xmission.com Precedence: rubberstampers Digest Thursday, 20 February 1997 Volume 02 : Number 353 In this issue: white dog noses Re: Feedback before I make this official Re: asian/hawaiian theme swap? TAJ swap? Re: TAN: My puppy needs a name! Re: NEWBIE HANDBOOK RE: RS: Stamp not stamping Re: StamperKat Swamped! Re: TAN: Not RS related Re: RS Low cost or free gift ideas? Re: Neuteress of The Night Re: Judging Cards--I Confess!! My Paper Source Re: Tinting Photos - New info! Re: RS: Fruit and Vegetable swap Official RS: Request -- I'm sorry Re: RS: Staedler Mars pens I love RE: A charge to cash in Money Orders??? RE: Stamp not stamping Re: RS Low cost or free gift ideas? Re: RS: A public post to the Judge of swap cards ADV: New Grabbags RS RSM is in Columbia, MO Re: RS: SSS - Rubberpuma Says THANK YOU!!! (longish) Re: RS: DOTS reps?? Re: RS Low cost or free gift ide 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Wayne Gartley" Date: Fri, 21 Feb 97 01:24:25 UT Subject: white dog noses Glad to hear it! You can make the dog's nose fluffy with white Miracle Flocking! Stampo ------------------------------ From: perlis Date: Mon, 17 Feb 1997 13:42:29 -0800 Subject: Re: Feedback before I make this official Smith wrote: > > I haven't ironed out this problem: > > What do I do with the cards once the round robin is over? > > If I mail it back to all the participants, you will have to include > equivalent postage with your card. I thought this would be the best > approach, but there are no guarantees that the card will come back in good > shape or come back at all - it could possible get lost in the mail or > (let's hope not) get taken). I wouldn't be able to return your postage > without your card because I'd be mailing back an empty envelope or it will > cost me 32 cents to return your postage. So you see my dilemma. > > The other alternative is to donate the cards to a home for the aged or a > hospital (any other ideas would be welcome). > > So let me know how you think we should handle this snag. If we reach a > concencise on this issue than I'll make the round robin official. > > BTW, just so everyone is clear (assuming this becomes official) when you > recieve a RR package, you get to look at the cards for 2 days - jot down > ideas, show them to your friends, photocopy them, take pictures then > mail them to the next person on the list. I will > include mailing labels. Do not keep any of the cards. The idea is for > everyone to see each card. And remember it will cost approximately $2 to > mail the package and take about 2 months to complete the round. > > Rosemarie Smith Hi Rosemarie I think donating the cards is a great idea - we could keep an eye out on the list for people asking for cards...or else, if you have a local senior citizens residence or children's hospital you know of, you could donate them there. I for one have no problem donating my card. Lissa ------------------------------ From: AsianStamp@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:00:25 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: asian/hawaiian theme swap? TAJ swap? In a message dated 97-02-20 05:55:08 EST, poong@earthlink.net (Shauna Poong) writes: << I'd like to do an Asian swap but not TAJ. Keep me posted. --Shauna >> I have a couple of TAJ stamps but not enough to do a swap. I'm interested in the Asian one though. Let me know... Wendy K. ------------------------------ From: "Lacey Kavanaugh" Date: Wed, 19 Feb 1997 23:02:49 -0500 Subject: Re: TAN: My puppy needs a name! OHH! AAACCCCCKKKKKK! AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH! EEEEEEEWWWWWWW! AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH! BLEH! BLEH! BLEH! AACCCKKK!!!!!! YOU'RE JUST MEAN THAT'S ALL!!!!!!!!! OK, I'm done now. :)) ^ ^ / \__/ \ / ( ) \ Paws4Stamping / \/ \ & the rubber stamping Papillons \ _( * )_ / nthrbns@netpluscom.com \/ \/ > > I always found that giving my dog frozen small dogs worked well with > teething.. > > > Sandy > > > arghhhhhh!! I'M TEASING!!! ------------------------------ From: deeni@juno.com (Denise L Brawn) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 17:12:33 PST Subject: Re: NEWBIE HANDBOOK ------------------------------ From: "Wayne Gartley" Date: Fri, 21 Feb 97 01:32:54 UT Subject: RE: RS: Stamp not stamping You can also stand on large stamps to get a good impression... especially if you weigh as much as I do! stampo ------------------------------ From: neuteress@juno.com (Neuteress of The Night) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:02:24 EST Subject: Re: StamperKat Swamped! On Wed, 19 Feb 1997 10:38:13 -0800 Tim and Sunny Howard writes: >Dear StamperKat: Being a nurse, I can state with complete authority >that the WAZoo is near the Bejeezus and despite the fact that it >dispenses goodies, is not a pretty sight!!!!! > >SunStamper >******************************** >Good taste is the enemy of art. > Picasso >******************************** > **************8 ROTFLMWO (laughing my WAZOO off!:) Neuteress a laughing ------------------------------ From: GGMCCOR@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 20:19:33 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: TAN: Not RS related In a message dated 97-02-20 17:41:53 EST, gardner@datastar.net (R. Gardner) writes: << Today I got my tag for it (a U.S. Army retired one) >> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>O<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Congratulations from another dark green car owner! But, what are US Army retired tags? Feathers ------------------------------ From: Michelle BENGTSON Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 20:50:45 -0500 (EST) Subject: Re: RS Low cost or free gift ideas? Janet, I think embellishments are a fun, low cost idea: buttons, confetti, feathers, paper samples, fabric samples. And in the winter months I think tea, hot chocolate, etc. is a fun non-stamp-related idea. Hope this helps, Inklet Michelle Bengtson bengtson@cps.acast.nova.edu On Thu, 20 Feb 1997, Janet Detter Margul wrote: > More than one (but less than 100) of the Secret Stamper participants have > asked me for suggestions on what to send their Secret Stamper that would be > loved and appreciated... but wouldn't cost very much. > > I've suggested making cards and including step by step instructions for > making them... maybe sending along the supplies to make them... oh and > chocolate is (almost) always good. There are some of our SS participants > who can't have chocolate for one reason or another (although it's always > fun to send Linda Skirvin the empty wrappers), so check your SS's > information sheet before sending food or fragrances. > > But mainly I'm posting here to ask everybody, even if you're not playing in > the SSS, what kinds of low cost/free items would thrill you if you got them > given to you? > > Post to the list. I'd think everybody would want to know some good gift ideas. > > ========================================================================= > Janet Detter Margul | Real women don't have hot flashes... > WeeBe Graphics Plano, Texas | they have power surges! > ========================================================================= > * * * janet@plano.net * * * janet.npc@genie.com * * * > NEW web pages with a new address: http://www.dallas.net/~janet/index.html > ========================================================================= > ------------------------------ From: neuteress@juno.com (Neuteress of The Night) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:02:23 EST Subject: Re: Neuteress of The Night On Wed, 19 Feb 1997 09:54:55 -0600 Mark Van de Voorde writes: >Ok, I want one to - but this will be for my boyfriend! The standing >joke around here is, if it has to go under anesthetic - fix it! >Within >a 1 year period I had my dog fixed while he was under for other med. >procedures, then the rabbit had to be put under for stitches, I had >him >fixed. My boyfriend looked at me and said he doesn't want me anywhere >near him if he needs surgery, I'll get him fixed 'while he's under'. >My last 2 husbands were fixed while we were married; I just don't >understand why Mark is so nervous......... > >I'll be waiting for the pin!!!! > >Connie in Milw > Did you send me a SASE ??? If so, not to worry, it will be on the way to you as soon as I get it>>> HUGS! Stamperkat ------------------------------ From: Jackie Harris Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 23:30:54 -0600 (CST) Subject: Re: Judging Cards--I Confess!! WAy to go what a great list to judge with. I got the HEART PIN swap. they all fit into these catagordies!!! I belive they have all been discribed (sp) They are all very special. Glittlerbags aka Jackie GO BLESS YOU AND YOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! On Tue, 18 Feb 1997 ALHRobkin@aol.com wrote: > Don't hit me again! No! No! Not the Comfy Chair!!!! > I admit it--I judge all the things I get in swaps; here is the scale I use > (and you are welcome to use it too): > > Super! > Wonderful! > Clever! > Exquisite! > Colorful! > Amazing! > Interesting! > Wow! > > And yes--every thing I have ever gotten fits into one of those categories. > > Cheers, ex fast posto (Nan) > mail ------------------------------ From: Ddezigns@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:21:48 -0500 (EST) Subject: My Paper Source I bought these papers from a local supplier who sells wholesale. Some of them are the same or similar to California Paper Good products, but for much less. I've also ordered some "exotics" from California Paper Goods which haven't yet arrived. I can't wait to see them! Might put some grab bags together with those. Best, Wenonah RubberD http://www.blue-eagle.com/rubberd ------------------------------ From: peterpan6@juno.com (Donald J Glaser) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 13:49:18 EST Subject: Re: Tinting Photos - New info! ------------------------------ From: mandy welch Date: Fri, 21 Feb 1997 10:17:41 -0800 Subject: Re: RS: Fruit and Vegetable swap Official ------------------------------ From: stampinsis@juno.com Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 20:32:41 PST Subject: RS: Request -- I'm sorry I may have deleted somebody's post asking me a question. With the amount of list mail, especially the problems of the last couple of days, I look at the subject line and delete. One message caught my eye saying HELP and it may have had my name in the body of the note but I deleted to fast. If you did send me one could you do it again and put my name in subject line. I'm sorry for asking you to put ANOTHER thing on the subject line. StampinSis ------------------------------ From: Allison Crites Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 18:21:34 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: RS: Staedler Mars pens I love They are currently on CLEARANCE at the University of Washington bookstore in downtown Seattle! - ---------- >From: mavinci@juno.com (Ma Vinci) >To: jcarl@ime.net >CC: rubberstampers@firewall.genie.net >Subject: Re: RS: Staedler Mars pens I love >Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 20:10:11 EST > >I've never seen them in Nasco or Dick Blick, but have gotten them at art >supplies >stores. I LOVE them. Can't get them at crafts stores, I don't think. >Been awhile >since I've had new ones too, so I'm not sure how much they are... > >Robin > >On Sun, 16 Feb 1997 00:06:53 -0500 Julie Carleton writes: >>Ma Vinci wrote: >>> >>> My favorite pastel pens are called Staedler Mars Graphic 3000. Dual >>> tips, >>> brush and fine points (one on either end) and I've never seen anyone >>else >>> here >>> mention them. Am I the only one who uses these? They really are >>> beautiful. The >>> pastels I have, some of them, are barely any color at all, which I >>LOVE. >>> If you >>> just want a tiny blush or shadow of color, these are perfect. >>> >>> Just thought I'd mention them, since the subject came up. >>> >>> Robin >>Where did you get these? Would Nasco carry them? >>Thanks. >>-- >>Glittergirl >>aka >>Julie Carleton vsa >> >>Any speling mistakes are the responsibility of my cats >>and should not reflect on my inteligence. >> >>http://www.mainelink.net/~jcarl >> > ------------------------------ From: "Wayne Gartley" Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 19:34:25 UT Subject: RE: A charge to cash in Money Orders??? Glenyce, I get a lot of money orders and have never had to pay to cash them. Stampo ------------------------------ From: "Wayne Gartley" Date: Mon, 17 Feb 97 20:14:06 UT Subject: RE: Stamp not stamping What you do is return the stamp for one that stamps correctly! We can't roadtest the stamps before we ship them so there CAN be flaws that are undetected and not visible to the naked eye. Stampo ------------------------------ From: Smith Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 19:25:27 -0700 (MST) Subject: Re: RS Low cost or free gift ideas? On Thu, 20 Feb 1997, Janet Detter Margul wrote: > > But mainly I'm posting here to ask everybody, even if you're not playing in > the SSS, what kinds of low cost/free items would thrill you if you got them > given to you? Papers: cardstock, mulberry, background, anything unusual Charms/Embellishments/1 foot pieces of ribbon Prismacolor pencil (even if I had the color, eventually it will be used up) Blender pen Confetti Square of white sculpey/fimo Pressed flowers ------------------------------ From: perlis Date: Tue, 18 Feb 1997 14:52:16 -0800 Subject: Re: RS: A public post to the Judge of swap cards ------------------------------ From: Tntrilling@aol.com Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:37:28 -0500 (EST) Subject: ADV: New Grabbags I still have a few of these left. > $17 includes US priority mail. > These will be all exotics. If you want a mix of exotics and cardstock > please > say so in your order request. When you order please include you mailing > address and how many you want. I will email you back with a confirmation and > > the address to send your check/moneyorder to. I send out the grabbags the > day after you order so, you will need to do the same with your payment. I > will be glad to send these to your SS just request that with your order. > Canadian will be $18.50, UK will be $21.50. Below is a few of the papers > that will be included. > Lace paper, Thai marbeled, American marbeled, foil paper, gold strand > paper, flower petal paper, mulberry, mirror and more. Most will be Approx > 5X8 inches. > > > > Thanks, Tonya ------------------------------ From: Darlene Sybert Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 17:54:28 -0600 (CST) Subject: RS RSM is in Columbia, MO <<< No Message Collected >>> ------------------------------ From: Mark Soper Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 11:57:00 -0800 Subject: Re: RS: SSS - Rubberpuma Says THANK YOU!!! (longish) ------------------------------ From: udderstamper2@juno.com (Susan Ann Buetow) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 21:32:41 PST Subject: Re: RS: DOTS reps?? I'm a DOTS demonstrator. Email me if you want more info. Hugs, Udderstamper On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 17:48:47 PST celticstmpr@juno.com (Laurie R Morrison) writes: >Any DOTS reps out there? Anyone sell at a discount? I just got back >a big order and then someone told me HER rep sells at a 25% >discount!! Ouch. Especially since I can buy wholesale because I buy >for a store...but I have no choice but to pay full price with DOTS or >do I? I'm just majorly bummed (throw back phrase from my southern >California beach days ) ....please e-me with details. I have the >current DOTS catalog and the Close to My Heart Catalog. >love those papers.. >Laurie ------------------------------ From: giggles5@juno.com (Linda S. Skirvin) Date: Thu, 20 Feb 1997 18:52:47 EST Subject: Re: RS Low cost or free gift ide <<< No Message Collected >>> ------------------------------ End of rubberstampers Digest V2 #353 ************************************ 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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