September 2005 - Terri K.
"Kimono Card"

mikineko@uclalumni.net
CA, USA

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How long have you been stamping?
Since 1990.

What is your favorite technique?
It's hard to say. I know that I like to concentrate more on the backgrounds of my cards, than on the central image.

Favorite stamp company?
It used to be Stampa Barbara, but now I would say Hero Arts.

Favorite Asian stamps?
I have a script (kanji) stamp that I use all the time.

Favorite stamping accessory?
Ink pads, water-soluble crayons and acrylic paint.

Favorite colors?
Black and red.

Your favorite embellishment to finish a card?
A flower (paper or silk).

What is the one tool you couldn't live without?
Japanese Screw Punch.

Any helpful tips for the group?
Just do what makes you feel good. Don't compare yourself with other artists. Experiment and allow yourself to make mistakes. Your own style will emerge!

As a member of OSA, why do you like stamping in the Oriental theme?
I really like Asian art, the colors, the simplicity, its peaceful and tranquil quality. Also, doing Asian art is a way to connect with my cultural heritage.

Is there any one place or city you'd like to visit to find rubber stamps, supplies, or Asian art elements?
I would like to go to Japan for art elements and supplies. I also would love to buy a lot of Japanese fabrics.

What other stamping lists or local clubs do you belong to?
I belong to a lot of Yahoo groups, but OSA is the only stamping related one. I also belong to an altered book club that meets at my local stamp store once a month.

What favorite Stamping magazines would you recommend?
If you want examples, then I would say Stampers Sampler. I also like the Stamp It magazine. But if you like to read articles and find out what makes stamp artist tick, then I would recommend RubberStampMadness.

Published in any magazines? If yes, please list.
Way back in 1997, I was published in a couple of issues of The Rubber Stamper. More recently, I was published in the Artist Trading Card book that was published by Stampington in 2004.

Any other hobbies, talents or craft interests?
My main focus right now is fiber arts … art quilts, knitting, sewing, etc. I also like to make jewelry and I do a little lampworking (glass bead making) now and then. And then in my "spare" time I like to do scrapbooking and art journaling.

What inspires you to be creative?
Life in general! And I am also a magazine freak! And it doesn't have to be an art magazine to inspire me!

Any art background?
I've taken lower level collage art classes at the local community college. I also take a lot of classes with local artists.

Have you used any unusual item in your stamping that wasn't necessarily meant for stamping?
Bleach, Armor-All, Nevr-Dull.

Any favorite websites you would recommend for inspiration?
The OSA website! Stampington's site has a lot of great stuff on it. I love Teesha Moore and she has a lot of great art posted. And Artchix/Artitude has a lot of art uploaded on their sites.

Do you have a day job when you're not stamping?
Unfortunately, YES. But, it does pay for my play time, so I guess I can't complain too much!

Tell us about your family and where you live.
I am a native Californian, and have lived all my life in Southern California. My mom is from Hawaii, so I go there often to visit with family and friends (Hi Carol and Violet!). I have two four-legged "kids", a crazy cat and a dumb (but lovable) dog.

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Kimono Card
By Terri K.

The kimono is made from shrink plastic. Before shrinking, I first colored the plastic with water-soluble crayons, although colored pencils will work just as well. I then stamped the kimono (from Limited Edition) and the script (source unknown) on the shrink plastic using black permanent ink. I cut out the kimono, and heat shrunk it. After, I glued on some gold cord for the obi belt.

The kimono was then glued to green cardstock (which was stamped with the Kanji script). This was then layered onto gold paper and then onto black cardstock. The gold paper was actually white paper that was painted with gold acrylic paint. It probably doesn't show up in the scan, but the black paper is stamped with a graphic image from Judi-Kins using a VersaMark ink pad.

Two holes were punched on the spine of the card, and a gold cord was threaded through these holds and tied off. The gold cord holds in place a sheet of paper inside the card.