Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #439 November 5th 2014
Pop-Up Book Card  
Guest tutorial author Norma Lee will show you how to make this pop-up card with a book-shaped feature inside.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Plain and patterned cardstock
  • Scoring tools
  • Craft knife and ruler
  • Adhesive
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    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Coral asks: "I bought some Gelatos for the Stamping with Gelatos technique - what else can I do with these?"
    A: Gelatos can be blended with your fingers for fun backgrounds on paper or canvas. They are also water soluble, and can be mixed with water to use as watercolor paints or sprays. I like to scribble them in a palette and add a little water for a quick watercolor wash or some soft splatters.
     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Chris has a tip for the Dryer Sheet Technique: "I sprayed an ironed dryer sheet with adhesive and then attached it to the image - it was less sticky on my fingers."

    Tutorials You May Have Missed
    Stamping with Gelatos Learn how to stamp with gelatos.
    Stamping with Gelatos tutorial
    Stamping with Gelatos gallery

    No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.
     
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