Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #476 July 29th 2015
Kite Card  
Guest tutorial author Liz Walker shares her technique for making a kite-shaped explosion card.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Double-sided cardstock
  • Scoring tool
  • Adhesive
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    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Fran wants to know: “Does it matter if masking fluid is colored or clear?”
    A: The color in masking fluid is actually added so artists can see its distribution while they're painting over it (I had some once that was fluorescent orange!). It doesn't have any bearing on the final product. When the painting is finished and dry, the masking fluid is rubbed off.
     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Stacy has a tip for cutting felt for the Loopy Flower tutorial: "Try a quilters trick for better stability: iron & adhere the felt to the plastic side of freezer paper and then run thru to cut after it cools. Gently peel off the freezer paper and use."

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    No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.
     
    Stamp Scrap Art Tour
    Plan now to join us for shopping and paper crafting fun with Stamp Scrap Art Tour August 29 & 30.
    Chameleon Art Pens
    Perfect Pens for your coloring pages! One pen makes multiple color tones. Do MORE with less!
    Verve Stamps
    Summer fun with select stamps and dies on sale now at Verve.
    Splitcoaststampers
    Join the Dirty Girls for Fan Club challenges, chatter and prizes during this amazing week.
     
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    July 22 to July 28
    Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
    Cathedral windows.
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    Tickle a Teapotter.
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    Check out maestra's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by your work.
     
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