Free Template and Project Sheet from Artistic Outpost!!!

Thanks to Barbara Hardeman for putting together this month's project. 

Attached are the instructions / template for this adorable faux postage card.

We know it may be a familiar technique to many. But who can resist the charm and nostalgia Barbara created with our Hero stamp plate?  In the project sheet you get the instructions and the template.  Have a wonderful week, and to our US customers, Happy 4th of July!

We have been counting down the days to introduce you to our newest plate here at Artistic Outpost.

Take a look at "Keeper"; our homage to the lazy, hazy, daze of summer. This plate is meant to recall those days at the lake, catching your first fish or just plain ol' lying around, 'cause it's too darn hot to move around.

This collection of deeply etched red rubber, includes 7 nostalgic images. You get a little boy holding his first catch, a trout, a fishing lure, a summer cabin landscape, a versatile field grass border stamps, and our lovely "Betty" who looks mischievous and fun while carrying her can pole.  We couldn't resist finishing up this plate with the "You're a Keeper" sentiment which we know you'll get a kick out of using in your cards, scrapbooks, or mixed media projects.

We have a special gallery of samples by our design team, so please look at what all can be done with our newest plate.  Click on this link to view the gallery or type this address into your browser bar. (http://www.artisticoutpost.com/id25.html)

Summer is (un)officially here!!!! 
(in the Northern Hemisphere)

The official first day of summer is not for a few weeks.  However, the weather is warm at the Outpost, and even though we are spending more time outside, we are still enjoying creating and designing new stamps in the air conditioned studio.

In honor of all those who serve their country in times of war and peace, we created the new "Hero" plate. It features an US Marine from WWII and an adorable Boy Scout along with 6 other nostalgic and vintage images. 

For those who have loved ones serving in the military, we salute you, and we would love to see you incorporate THEIR picture into one of your cards, scrapbook pages, OR heritage artwork. We would love to do a "tribute" page on our website between now and July 4th featuring your heros and she-roes. Send us a photo / scan or your work, and who you are honoring, and we'll feature it in a special gallery. 

We have also lowered our "flat" shipping rate to $5.50 for all US shipments and $12.95 for international.  We do this because most of our items can be mailed in a flat rate envelope. If your order requires additional shipping charges, we will invoice you separately for those. Remember in the US, shipping is free for orders over $50 and internationally for those over $150.

Have fun, and enjoy your summer...
Robyn and Shelley, proprietors 

Just a quick note to introduce us to two new stamp plates.

Playtime and Adventure both combine nostalgia with whimsy.  As a subscriber, we wanted to let you in on a "sneak peek" sale.

From now until May 1st, these new plates are on sale for $9.35, a special of 15% off the regular retail price. 

Be sure to check out the Playtime & Adventure gallery set up just for this new release with loads of samples from our design team members which showcase the stamps' versatility.


We still also have 20% off Distant Generations, Singing Cowboy, Polaroid Cutie, and Hair is Important.  These prices as well as the new plates will return to full price on May 1st....so get 'em now!!!

Thanks again for being a supportive stamping community.  We're having a great getting to know you all...show us what you make. You inspire us.