Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #161 June 3rd 2009
Puffy Box  
New tutorial author Brandy Whisman will show you how to make a sweet and small pillow box using a CD as a template. Experiment with different sized circles for different sized boxes and you'll be prepared for any occasion.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Cardstock
  • Scoring Tool
  • Strong Adhesive
  • CD
  • Scissors
  • Ribbon
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    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Sara asked: "I absolutely can't tie a great bow. I am always working with the loops to make them lay straight and end up making a big mess. Please show me how to make a good bow for my cards. I can make the stay-put bow but not a pretty regular bow to lay across my card. Thank you soooo much."
    A: There was a great thread with links to tutorials on how to tie a bow in the forum. Check here.
     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Dana has a hint for the Texture with Alcohol Marker Technique: "It just occurred to me: I don't have alcohol ink, but I DO own bleach!!! I think the same could be accomplished by dipping a small paint brush, or anything "pointy" into bleach and dotting it, and using bleach on the rag and tapping it."

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