Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #138 December 17th 2008

Season's Greetings from Splitcoast


We're taking next week off to enjoy a little time off with our families and will be back on December 31 with another technique and Inkling.

Holidays have you challenged?


Join us as we celebrate with extra challenges every day from Saturday, December 20 through Saturday, January 3. Check the Challenge Forum for details.


- The SCS Crew
Faux Cloisonne  
Create the look of Cloisonné with glossy magazine pages and gold embossing powder.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Glossy magazine page
  • Embossing Buddy
  • Gold embossing powder
  • Heat tool
  • Outline image stamp
  • VersaMark®
  •  
    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Ches asked: "Can you make photo tiles with ink jet printouts?"
    A: When printing with an inkjet printer, be sure you give extra time for the ink to dry completely before you put it on the tile and apply Mod Podge to it. If the picture is not completely dry, it will smudge when you Mod Podge it.
    Photo Tile Tutorial
     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Lelia has a suggestion for the Faux Stitching tutorial: "I use my sewing machine with no thread and it saves alot of time. Just wanted to share. Have a blessed day."

    Tutorials You May Have Missed
    Snow Globe Turn a glass ball ornament into a snow globe.
    Snow Globe tutorial
    Snow Globe gallery

    Actually, join us in two weeks. Check your email on December 31 for the next issue of the Weekly Inkling, and be sure to have some Adirondack Color Wash Spray and clear embossing powder handy.
     
    Flourishes
    Flourishes releases Thinking of You, I Love Roses and Lace & Trims, all Marcella Hawley's newest creations.
    Unity Stamp Company
    t's a HIP HOP Christmas party. Specials and prizes all day Thursday in our forum.
    Scor-Pal
    Score points with any crafter on your list this Christmas.
    Hanna Stamps!
    Hard to find embellishments and beautiful stamps for creative fun with endless possiblities.
    Splitcoaststampers
    December's gallery is open to everyone. Join the Fan Club today.
     
    This Week's Hot Topics
    Inkpads come undone
    Reattach ink pad to base
    You know how to rub-ons
    Now learn how to remove them
    Christmas came early at SCS
    Need more room?
    Is your grocery shopping influenced by your hobby?
    Technique Corner
    Cute project
    Stamping preference
    Great site to share
    Product corner
     
    December 10 to December 16
    Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
    Technique: Monday  [TLC199]
    Try a tag punch starburst.
    Try this color combo: Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss, Basic Grey, Not Quite Navy
    Use this sketch to create your card.
    Big brad design.
    Use half of an image or embellishment on your project.
    Use this sketch for your scrapbook page.
    Be inspired by Block Party Dress.
    Check out Cards by America's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by America's work.
     
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