The rule of thirds...

[uncbballfan]

Gotcha! Not the topic you were thinking when you clicked on this thread... Answer as few or as many as you'd like. No need to answer all of them at once. Come back later and finish or clarify if you need to.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Name 3 of your stamping idols.

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?

[fionna51]

Oh, my. This is HARD...well a lot of it is hard. I'll have to do a little at a time.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Clean and Simple

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?


What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Sequins, pearls, wink of stella

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?


You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?


Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Only three? Can I answer twice and get six?
Marika Rahtu, Yoonsun Hur, Laura Bassen
Jill Foster, Jennifer McGuire, Loll Thompson
Angela Bode, Gayatri Murali, Debby Hughes
Sorry, I can't break that down. 3 3's it will have to be!

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
techniques, mixed media, colored pencil

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
Don't get wrapped up in the digital craze. Send a real piece of mail.
It's a wonderful way to create and share love with others.
Try it, you'll like it!

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?


What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
You can't stop at just one. (of anything!)
Don't give in to trends...just buy what you love


I'll come back and add more later.

[UnderstandBlue]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncbballfan

Gotcha! Not the topic you were thinking when you clicked on this thread... Answer as few or as many as you'd like. No need to answer all of them at once. Come back later and finish or clarify if you need to.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words? Clean and quirky

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images? Mama Elephant whales, Concord & 9th birds, SU Hello bird

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card? I'm not really an embellishment person, but I like rhinestones, sequins and glitter.

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Alice in Wonderland, Winston from 1984 and Cinderella

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps? Understand Blue Stamps

Name 3 of your stamping idols. Francine Vuilleme, Dina Kowal, Kathy Racoosin

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose? Anything from Online Card Classes, Dina Wakley or Tim Holtz

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them? I don't have any children so I'd tell them I'm magical

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with? Muscrat, Dini, Superjen

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby? Be yourself, less is more, practice.

[russnzella]

What a very cool topic!!!

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words? Simple, Thin (cause I mail all my cards), Easy

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images Since it's Spring it would have to be three sets from Sweet n' Sassy Stamps: Spring Tulips, Flower Blocks 1, and Praise the Lord

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card? I don't use many embellishments but when I do it's always either ribbon, bling/pearls, or buttons

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they? Winnie the Pooh because his stories bring so much joy, Cinderella when she was being treated so badly by her sisters, and believe it or not - Smurfette! LOL!! Because she was the only girl and needed some "sisterhood". LOL!! Ok, doesn't that show my mentality - all cartoons - LOL!!

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps? Showing God's Love

Name 3 of your stamping idols. Hmm, not sure I have any...I admire so many here on SCS...

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose? Coloring techniques in different mediums (pencils, markers, watercolor, etc), Ways to use scraps & things you already have, 1 layer cards

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them? 1. I get to encourage someone with what I make. 2. I can pray for the person as I make their card. 3. It's a way to de-stress/relax

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with? Well that's easy - the 3 people below me in this thread.

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby? 1. The big one would be don't get caught up thinking you have to have every new thing out there. 2. Don't try to keep up with everyone else - just because someone makes gorgeous cards that have tons of layers doesn't mean that's your style - find your style and embrace it. 3. If you haven't used it in a year - find a new home for it (this one is not just stamping but all the "stuff" that clutters our homes/lives).

[lynkim]

this is fun! hmm lots of forethought, here goes...Style: clean and simple

Favorite images: any poppy flower, Leafy Flourish (Hero Arts), the plane from SU The Sky is the Limit

Favorite Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, rhinestones

Favorite fictional characters to receive a card: Claire Randall Fraser (Diana Gabaldon), V.I. Warshawski (Sara Paretsky), Stephanie Plum (Janet Evanovich)

My own line of stamps: Purple Princess Stamps (in memory of my granddaughter, forever four)

Stamping Idols: Birgit aka Biggan, Dina Kowal, Angela? aka Arizona Maine

Three Classes: a Copic coloring class (again!), a watercolor class from Dina, a class to learn to make collage cards that look good!

A note for my great-great grandchildren telling them why I make cards: Love, I tried to create a card that fit the recipient, made with love

Sharing a $5,000,000 win with three SCS members: My hubby might have something to say about that! lol Luckily two of my sisters are members xx ginger xx and Patti (at least they used to be, not sure now) and Dina Kowal because I think she would do good deeds with it.

Three pieces of advice I wish I had received or heeded: look at each stamp and decide how versatile it could be (birthday,sympathy etc), don't waste your dollars on poor quality cardstock, ink, stamps, and don't beat yourself up, as you learn and stamp, your creations improve. If you like the end results that is what matters most.

[uncbballfan]

Lynkim, I found an Outlander fan! So Clare will be getting at least 2 cards!
Purple Princess Stamps tugs at my heart. ❤
I should have specified that of the five million, you will be sharing a PORTION of your winnings. How much is totally up to you, but you don't need to elaborate on that.

[lutheran]

Great questions! I'm doing one -- stamping idols.
Dee Gruenig Posh Impressions
Shelli Gardner Stampin' Up!
Not stamping but scrapbooking -- Lisa Bearnson Creating Keepsakes magazine
Mary Beth

[Angelnorth]

Great questions! Some are just too difficult though so I've skipped those for now.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Whatever takes shape!

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
The big butterfly from Hero Arts Antique Engraving set
Fish skeleton (Mini 100) by Paper Artsy
Big wild rose from (sadly closing this month) Waltzingmouse Roses in Bloom set

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Generally pretty flat things so maybe sequins, raised dots made with die cut or punched circles (domed with an embossing stylus), clear Wink of Stella

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Richard Mayhew (Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere)
Dr Who (any incarnation!)
Scout Finch (To Kill a Mockingbird)

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
I'd look for three newbies who are just setting out on a stamping journey on a budget so they could treat themselves to new toys.

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Make an index of your stamps
Tidy up as you go along
Don't buy stuff just because someone else makes something cool with it, consider what you'll do with it yourself

[lynkim]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncbballfan

Lynkim, I found an Outlander fan! So Clare will be getting at least 2 cards!
Purple Princess Stamps tugs at my heart. ❤
I should have specified that of the five million, you will be sharing a PORTION of your winnings. How much is totally up to you, but you don't need to elaborate on that.

My portion. 100%, would go toward DIPG research! Love the Outlander series, I have devoured all of those books!

[smhtwin]

OK....here goes.....

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
*traditional, whimsical, simple*

3 favorite images?
*All are individual stamps from different SU sets

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
*brads, rhinestones and ribbon

3 favorite fictional characters to send a card to:
*Elle from Legally Blonde
*Melanie from Gone With The Wind
*La La from the Teletubbies

3 words to describe own line of stamps:
*Twins Love Stamping (my twin and I love to stamp )

3 stamping idols:
*Kay P. (my CTMH demo)
*Terri Serman (fellow SCS'er - I always love her cards!)
*Sophie LaFontaine (another fellow SCS'er - she doesn't know it but I stalk her gallery all the time because she uses a lot of CTMH stamps that I own also)

Classes of any aspect of cardmaking:
*Gotta think about that

3 things to tell great-great grandchildren:
*People love getting handmade cards
*People love getting snail mail
*It's a great hobby/relaxation/escape

First 3 SCS members to share 5 million with:
*Forest Ranger
*barbaralynn
*Buggainok

3 pieces of advice you wish you had received:
*don't buy cheap stuff
*buy more than just one favorite piece of DP
*Use your piercing tool to pick up rhinestones

Fun thread!!

Who's next??

[muscrat]

First let me say I'm totally stoked that Lydia would share her millions with me! DH says to purchase that lottery ticket today! LOL


Stamping style is definitely CASE and CAS!

Favorite images: crazy birds, botanical notes, SU Favorite Teddy Bear 2003

Favorite embellishments: clear wink of Stella, metallic thread, pearls (all colors)

3 fictional characters I'd send cards to: Sam and Dean Winchester (from Supernatural..I'd send one to them as a pair. They are always fighting evil to make the world a better place! LOL); Jessica Fletcher to see if she'd let me help her solve a crime cause I'm a detective at heart!; and Derek Morgan from criminal minds...it'd be a congrats on the new baby! LOL

My line of stamps would be "Muscrat Love" Crafts

Stamping idols: dini, understandblue, and Jennifer McGuire.... And Kristina Werner. Oops. I can't count!

Classes: watercolor, brayering, layout and design

Tell the great great grandkids why I love this hobby: it was cheaper than therapy (well maybe not), I can pray for the recipients as I work, it makes others smile.

Share my millions: Dina and Lydia cause there constant work on this site brings me much joy week after week and fmcrafter cause she is always trying to make others happy, even when she's having rough days!

Advice: You don't need one in every color, read reviews before buying the next best item, and don't buy cheap.

[Mis.ty]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
eclectic, soft, sentimental

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
lovely as a tree, timeless textures, work of art

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
candy dots, rhinestones, pearls

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Miss Marple, Anne of Green Gables, Luna

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
stamp with bev

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Mandy, Lydia, Buffy

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
techniques, watercoloring, mixed media

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
creating keeps me happy, sharing fills me with joy, always learning something new is inspiring

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
can't think of only three

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
don't buy what has just come out, don't try and duplicate someone else's style, start simply and build from there

[melissa59]

This is soooo hard! I've thought and thought and some of the questions are almost too difficult to answer.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Simple, Traditional, Colorful

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
The forward-facing train from SU's All Aboard set
Signing a Card from the House Mouse series
Doll with Bolero, from Julie Nutting's Prima Doll series

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Ribbon (yes, I'm old school)
Tiny faux diamonds
Sometimes a button

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Einstein (a dog in a Dean Koontz book)
Amelia Bedelia-- just imagine the fun possibilities!
Harry Bosch -- he could use some cheering up

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
Inky Pinky Playground

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Don't throw rotten tomatoes at me, but I don't have any stamping idols. I guess I don't watch enough YouTube.

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Mixed media; Watercoloring; Drawing (so I could make my own images)

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
It is a creative outlet good even for those of us without artistic talent
It is a way to have fun and bless others.
This hobby is not cheap, so get together often and share your tools & supplies.

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
Only 3? This is probably the hardest question of all!
Do I share with those who have been so generous to me?
Do I share with people who have held my hand and patiently answered my crafty questions?
Do I share with the SCS gals who give me a reason to log onto the computer every day?
I think I'd share with all of them, but if I had to choose only three I'd choose the newbies that Angel North mentioned.

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
To really enjoy scrapbooking and card making, you'll need more than a little paper, scissors and glue.
Don't collect a bunch of cheap junk, focus on buying a few nice things that you really love.
Dabble a lot and learn your style and abilities before forking over the big bucks for tools and supplies.

[Covington Crafter]

You really made me think for this one, Linda! I've really enjoyed reading the responses.

Stamping style: Eclectic, Evolving, Not CAS!!

3 favorite images: (slightly cheating since 2 are sets) Crazy Birds, MFT Lace Background, Dylusions Laugh Til You Leak

Favorite embellishments: Burlap, Twine, diy hot glue dots

Favorite fictional characters to send cards to: Have to think on this one!

Name of your line of stamps: Just for Fun!

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
The godmothers of this hobby - Carol Duvall & Dee Gruenig, Lindsay Weirich for her hints to keep it affordable

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Coloring Techniques: Alcohol Markers, Watercolors, Colored Pencils
Mixed Media
Drawing

Note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby.
Cards and letters provide a personal connection, sorely needed in our disconnected world.
There's joy and freedom in creative expression plus it's a great stress release.
It's one of the ways I express my love.

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
Susie Australia, Peeps21 (Polly), f.schles (Francie) to facilitate fantastic stamping parties with each other

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Join a stamping group for inspiration, tips and techniques and new friendships.
A stamp set isn't a good deal if you won't use the majority of the stamps.
Try out a technique before you buy the supplies.

[ScrappinCEO]

good topic~

[poppydarling]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?

Quirky (I'll cop to it!), whimsical, clean/modern

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

Remember that song Love the One You're With?! The stamps I'm "with" right now are
House by Life.Love.Paper/Studio Calico
PTI Painted Blooms
PTI City Scene + Life.Love.Paper/Studio Calico Let's Get Away +Stampendous Urban Scribble + Penny Black Skyline (in my mind I get to group these together because they have the same theme )

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?

Anything natural (twine, burlap, leaves etc.), circular paperclips, homemade paper embellishments made with UTEE

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

Dorothea from Middlemarch
Nick and Nora Charles from the Thin Man movies
Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy as Adam and Amanda Bonner in Adam's Rib

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Grasscloth Paper & Inc.


Name 3 of your stamping idols.

So many, but currently Shari Carroll, Wilna Furstenberg, May Flaum

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

Mixed media, masking, watercolor

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

I would fly Linda (uncballfan) and Melissa59 to Biltmore in spring, and convene a committee on how we can best utilize that money to the benefit of crafters everywhere.

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?

Start where you are
Buy quality
Practice practice practice and be kind about your own efforts--there are no rules or standards except the ones you make up in your head.

[uncbballfan]

From Poppy: I would fly Linda (uncballfan) and Melissa59 to Biltmore in spring, and convene a committee on how we can best utilize that money to the benefit of crafters everywhere.

Poppy, I can drive there quicker than I can get to an airport, so just say when...

[melissa59]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncbballfan

From Poppy: I would fly Linda (uncballfan) and Melissa59 to Biltmore in spring, and convene a committee on how we can best utilize that money to the benefit of crafters everywhere.

Poppy, I can drive there quicker than I can get to an airport, so just say when...

I am so in, even though I have no clue where Biltmore is! LOL
The only Biltmore I know is the old hotel in LA, now called the Millenium Biltmore.

[uncbballfan]

Quote:

Originally Posted by melissa59

I am so in, even though I have no clue where Biltmore is! LOL
The only Biltmore I know is the old hotel in LA, now called the Millenium Biltmore.

Biltmore is about 2 hours from me, near Asheville, NC, home of the Biltmore Estate and Gardens, which are heavenly this time of year, which is why Poppy picked spring. They have a hotel, so we could stay on-site; and they have a winery, so we can get properly mellowed out before we start our meeting.

[poppydarling]

Quote:

Originally Posted by melissa59

I am so in, even though I have no clue where Biltmore is! LOL
The only Biltmore I know is the old hotel in LA, now called the Millenium Biltmore.

Dah-link, you must not run with the right crowds!



Biltmore

[FMcrafter]

eeeekkkkkk here goes nuthin!


How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?what ever works!

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?wink of stella, rhinestones

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?corruptors R US

Name 3 of your stamping idols.

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?watercolouring...stamp design..organization

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?because I like to send hugs through the mail

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?FIRST I would fly Muscrat out here to help me organize..then I think I would book a big area and invite newbies to come and try for free AND FLY my SCS friends there to help share the joy of crafting

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?I HAVE great friends that help advise me on whether I need something or not...or they show me alternate solutions to make a card I want without breaking the bank..JOIN SCS


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[Allistamps123]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
layers, sparkle, dry embossing

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
Botanicals and nature, coffee theme, whimsical

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
rhinestones or stickles, twine/ribbon, punched sentiments

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?


You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Kristina Werner, Mary Rose, mind you Bingamom

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose? copics, design, water coloring

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?


How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Name 3 of your stamping idols.

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Think I'm good here!


Read more: http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...#ixzz442mjvQAA

[melissa59]

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Originally Posted by FMcrafter

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?corruptors R US

At least you admit it! LOL

[FMcrafter]

Yes I admit it...no I will NOT change!

[uncbballfan]

THE COLOR OF MY ANSWERS ARE IN HONOR OF MY TEAM MAKING IT TO THE FINAL FOUR. GO HEELS!

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words? Clean and Simple.

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images? Tulips (PTI Tulip Time), Peony Scrolls (Altenew), Painted Flowers (Altenew)

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card? Sequins, Button Twine, diecuts

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they? Clare Randall Fraser, Toby Ziegler, Augustus McCrae

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps? "I Got Sunshine"

Name 3 of your stamping idols. Betsy Veldman, Marika Rahtu, Susan Raihala

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose? Color theory, design composition, watercoloring

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them? It's more than a hobby, it's a passion; creativity feeds my soul; I get to be an artist

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with? Gina, Melissa and Poppy

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby? Quality over quantity, try new techniques, stay away from sweetened condensed milk

[poppydarling]

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Originally Posted by uncbballfan

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby? Quality over quantity, try new techniques, stay away from sweetened condensed milk

That Tres Leches cake gets me every time

[jukie]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
clean, simple, uniform

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
I am out of the loop at the moment, but people, flowers, animals

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Ribbon, glitter, brads

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

Snoopy, Wonderwoman, James Bond

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Jukie's Jems

Name 3 of your stamping idols.

Becca Feeken,Becca Feeken, Becca Feeken

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

Copic Colouring, anything that Becca Feeken does, ribbon tying

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

Creativity, passion, stress reliever

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

I don't pick favourites

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?

Cheap and quality don't go together, someone else's style is not yours, you do not need all that paper (honestly you don't)

[dini]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Clean, artistic, mailable

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
This is like impossible to answer... my broadest stamp categories are florals, birds, and beach scenes

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Hmm... most embellishments defy my 'mailable' style... I do like adhesive pearls, ribbon, and buttons.

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Winnie the Pooh, Anne Shirley, Jean ValJean

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
I already have one! dkdesigns @ Impression Obsession

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Amy Sheffer, Debbie Olson, Jennifer Dove

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Book making, Ranger U, anything with Dina Wakley

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
Reaching into someone else's world is worth it. Words are valuable. Cards are folded prayers.

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
Scrappigramma2 (Grace Nywening), scrapacat (Kyra Sanders), bfinlay (Bridget Finlay)

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Create for the trash/ it's ok to throw it away if it doesn't work. You are enough. Get the good ones.

[uncbballfan]

Everyone who has answered - thanks so much! I believe this is my favorite thread I've ever started. Some replies have made me think, others have made me laugh, and some have touched my heart.

[dini]

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Originally Posted by uncbballfan

Everyone who has answered - thanks so much! I believe this is my favorite thread I've ever started. Some replies have made me think, others have made me laugh, and some have touched my heart.

Yessss - thank you Linda!!

[cindybstampin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by uncbballfan

From Poppy: I would fly Linda (uncballfan) and Melissa59 to Biltmore in spring, and convene a committee on how we can best utilize that money to the benefit of crafters everywhere.

Poppy, I can drive there quicker than I can get to an airport, so just say when...

Oooh, me too! I want to come and stamp!

[cindybstampin]

Quote:

Originally Posted by dini

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Winnie the Pooh, Anne Shirley, Jean ValJean


You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
Reaching into someone else's world is worth it. Words are valuable. Cards are folded prayers.


What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Create for the trash/ it's ok to throw it away if it doesn't work. You are enough. Get the good ones.

Three gems from Dini. Loving this thread!

[cindybstampin]

Now that I've read what everyone else says, I'm jumping in.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
it's always changing

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
the birds and cages from MFT Tweet Friends.


What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Die cuts, sequins, twine

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
a wedding card for Edith from Downtown Abbey; Heidi; Snoopy

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
Designs by CindyB

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Amy Sheffer, Kay Miller, Shari Carroll

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Any class that helps me to use what I've already purchased!

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
time to create is not a waste of time. It brings joy to yourself and others.
Stamping/creating is a process that you can enjoy because it enables you to learn and grow in so many ways, and helps you to express your unique self.

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with? Lydia, Jenn Balcer and my friend Soozie4Him

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Don't be so hard on yourself!!
Buy what you love.
Don't think that you need what everyone else currently has. ( I'm still working on this one!)
Thanks uncballfan (I'm one too) for some great questions!

Read more: http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...#ixzz44Is1Bp2q

[poppydarling]

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Originally Posted by cindybstampin

Oooh, me too! I want to come and stamp!

You would be welcome! The more SCS, the merrier!

[uncbballfan]

MOST DEFINITELY because she's a fellow TARHEEL fan!

[Paula in GA]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Simple, Colorful, Non Busy
Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
An Angry Bird, a Penny Black Poppy & Hero Arts Jewels
What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Jewels, Straight Ribbon (no bows), & Washi Tape
You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Donald Duck, Tom & Jerry (and that really ages me)
You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
Mossy Mushrooms
Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Tim Holtz, Simplicity & Birgit
You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Alcohol Ink, Watercolor & Bible Journaling
You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
Follow your own heart. You don't have to have every color of anything. SCS & Email for inspiration.
You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
I don't really know anyone on here personally, so probably no one.
What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
I don't need every color of everything. Buy one of an item, play with it & only then get more. And, when you know you like something, get the best you can afford.

[MariLynn]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
My Own Style

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
Unity- (Here today Here tomorrow butterfly)
SU-(Itty Bitty Background)
Stamplorations- (mixed media)

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?

Inka gold metallic rub
handmade quilled roses
pearls


You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
Seek Beauty Everywhere


You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

Lettering,
watercoloring
making handmade lace embellishments.


You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

Making cards lets you relax and think about making people happy.
Everyone loves getting happy mail.
It is a way to make the world a happier place.

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

This is a hard one... there are so many people who have helped me on my stamping journey. The one person I know I would share with is my best friend Pam (Bailmac) because of her encouragement and our own special little challenges.

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?
Buy what YOU like and will use.
Don't be afraid to try new techniques?
Don't compare your projects to others. You are the only one who can do "your" style.

[JoBear2]

FUN thread

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Uncomplicated, unfussy, neat

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?
The teddy bear from the old SU set - Gift Tags
Penny Black 'It's for you' - which is a cute little dog holding a present
SU Dasher (retired)

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
sequins, ribbon/twine, buttons

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Leroy Jethro Gibbs from NCIS (aka Mark Harmon)
Mr Darcy from Pride & Prejudice (aka Colin Firth)...droool......!
Colonel Jack O'Neill from Stargate SG-1 TV Series (aka Richard Dean Anderson)

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?
Take me home!

Name 3 of your stamping idols.
Kristina Werner, Karen Dunbrook, Kittie Caracciolo (Kittie Kraft)

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Distress ink backgrounds
Creative ways for using all those dies I have collected & love - some of which I haven't used (!)
Masculine cardmaking

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
This hobby has helped me find my inner joy by creating mini artworks from just a few little pieces of cardstock, stamps & some pencils.
It has also made me feel part of a wonderful, kind & caring community here at SCS & in the blogging world - and they understand why I love this hobby so much when others think sending cards is "so yesterday"..
I am a very tactile person & I find it very soothing for my soul to look through my stash to find buttons, ribbons, brads, rhinestones etc. to match my card - as well as finding just the right papers for my card (I also love the smell of a brand new paper pad & my pencils!).

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
Buggainok (Annette), MilwaukeeMommy (Michelle Peterman), Splitcoaststampers (so they can keep this place going!)

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby

Don't buy stamps on impulse just because you love someone's card.
Create 'Wish Lists' and go back to them a week or more later to see if you are still as excited about the product (rather just buying it straight away).
If you are having a bad cardmaking day & everything is going wrong, walk away & come back another day rather than 'forcing' yourself to keep going.
4th one: The sky won't fall in if you buy a card because you couldn't finish a card in time to post for someone's birthday.

[BohemianBelle]

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?

A mixed bag
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Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

PTI Simply Jane, PTI In The Meadow, Altenew Striped Florals
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What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?

Sequins, enamel dots, Wink of Stella
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You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?

Mary Poppins, Edward Scissorhands, The Tinman (Wizard of Oz)
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You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

I'll have to come back to this one later...
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Name 3 of your stamping idols.

Betsy Veldman, Melissa Phillips, Kristina Werner
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You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?

watercolor techniques, distress ink techniques, modeling paste techniques
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You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?

It makes me happy to create things, the experimentation involved is fascinating, gives me a sense of purpose
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You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?

Uhhhh... since I don't know anyone that well, I'd share it with the first three that asked.. lol
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What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?

Remember this is supposed to be fun -- not frustrating, don't scrimp on cardstock, figure out what exactly you want to make and what your 'style' is before throwing a bunch of money away!

[Cards are me]

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Originally Posted by uncbballfan

Gotcha! Not the topic you were thinking when you clicked on this thread... Answer as few or as many as you'd like. No need to answer all of them at once. Come back later and finish or clarify if you need to.

How would you describe your stamping style in 3 words?
Girly, cute, simple

Currently, what are your 3 favorite images?

What are your 3 favorite embellishments to use on a card?
Sparkle, ribbon, flower soft

You get to send cards to your 3 favorite fictional characters. Who are they?
Minnie Mouse, Anne of Green Gables, Penny from Big Bang Theory

You've been asked to design your own line of stamps. Using 3 words only, what is the name of your line of stamps?

Name 3 of your stamping idols.

You have the opportunity to take classes pertaining to any aspect of card-making. What 3 classes would you choose?
Coloring, design, different card folding.

You're writing a note to your great-great grandchildren telling them why you love this hobby. What 3 things would you tell them?
Perfect way to be an artist, they bring joy to those you love, best hobby ever

You just won five million dollars; who are the first 3 members of Splitcoast you'd share it with?
DCinkit, Gail Russell, FMcrafter

What 3 pieces of advice do you wish you had received (or heeded) upon starting this hobby?

you don't need all the new gadgets. Have a really good paper cutter. You have your own style, so have fun with it.