Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #162 June 10th 2009
Kaleidoscope Medallion  
Create a beautiful focal point for your card with easy instructions by new tutorial writer Michelle Shuman.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Patterned Paper
  • Acetate
  • Permanent Marker
  • Ruler
  • Craft Knife
  • Cutting Mat
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    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Kathie Ann asked: "Can I upload to other company galleries? When I've uploaded in the past, I only have the option to upload into SU! galleries?"
    A: Company galleries are all about the keywords. To find out which keywords we use, go to the company gallery and check the top of the screen (see screen shot below). You will find the keywords listed there. Now upload your image into your member gallery. Add one of the keywords for the company to the keyword section along with any other keywords for holidays or occasions, and then finish your upload as usual.

    A good rule of thumb for keywords is to omit any spaces or punctuation from company names. For instance, the keyword for Crafty Secrets would be craftysecrets.


     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Ginger has a suggestion for Flower Soft: "My friend/mentor/ enabler used her Copic air-brush system to color the ivory Flower Soft. I bought cheap Christmas cards at Dollar Tree and mixed the two greens and covered the trees with it and used Stickles for the garland. It made beautiful cards."

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    Magnolia-licious
    The Pet/Animal/Jungle Collection is adorable and now available for pre-order.
    Sugar Nellie Stamps
    Take coloring to the next level. Beautiful images that work well with all mediums.
    Stamping Bella
    Check out the first in a series of Bella dies from QuicKutz.
     
    This Week's Hot Topics
    Close 'em tight
    Adhesive for envelopes
    Coloring preference
    Blender pens or markers?
    Are you a swapper?
    Taking good pictures of your projects
    Mission: Embossable
    What non-stamping sites inspire you?
     
    June 2 to June 9
    Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
    Technique: Monday  [TLC224]
    Acetate and color.
    A fun and summery color combo.
    Try this color combo: White + one color ink on a one layer card.
    Use this sketch for your card.
    Joyously June.
    Creative images.
    Limited Supplies: Friday  [LSC223]
    Let's shred some layers.
    Use this sketch for your scrapbook page.
    Be inspired by Design Dazzle.
    Check out Kisamari's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by Kisa's work.
     
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