Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #302 March 7th 2012
Tying a bow  
New guest tutorial writer Heather Jensen will show you an easy way to tie a beautiful bow.
Supplies you'll need for this project
 
Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
Q: Phyllis asked: 'I would like to make envelopes to fit the little thank you notes 3" x 3" and my standard cards which are 4.5" x 4.5". Is there a tutorial please?"
A: We don't have a tutorial for that yet, but we have one planned for May of this year. Until then, check out this forum thread. It has links to several different places that might help you create your own envelopes for that size card.
 
Feedback From Past Tutorials
Toni has a suggestion for the Heart Box tutorial: "I loved the Heart Box so much I made one the day I saw your tutorial. I changed the top and did not use ribbon for "hinges". Instead, I just added another "side" to the top (just slightly smaller that the side on the bottom of the box) so the top now fits inside the bottom and it seems more sturdy to me. Thank you for all you contribute!"

Tutorials You May Have Missed
Maria’s Treat Box Create a darling treat box.
Maria’s Treat Box tutorial
Maria’s Treat Box gallery

You will need Smooch for next week's tutorial.
 
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Virtual Stamp Night
VSN is this Friday, March 10th. Spring into creativity with a weekend of stamping challenges.
 
This Week's Hot Topics
Tiles
How do you hang them?
Rubber band Technique
How is it done?
Stitching on Cards
Tips and Tricks
Do you do that?
Cutting parts off your stamps
Kraft colored Ink Pad
Which do you like best?
 
February 29 to March 6
Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
One color, no color.
Monogram cards.
Try this color combination: Very Vanilla, Wild Wasabi, Blushing Bride.
Dizzy Lizzy was a cat. Dizzy Lizzy chased a rat.
Use this sketch for your card.
Denim anniversary.
Superfine Bakery.
Check out LittleSeaOtter's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by her work.
 
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