Splitcoaststampers-The Stamper's Community

Issue #625 June 27th 2018
Double Triangle Fold  
Guest tutorial author Dawn Olchefske shares how to create a fun fold card with a diagonal opening.
Supplies you'll need for this project
Smooch by Clearsnap  
Add a pop of pearly sheen to projects with Smooch by Clearsnap® The firm, pointed accent tip makes precise application simple, with beautiful results. Check out this gallery of inspiration.
 
Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
Q: Suzanne wants to know: 'What is a hybrid ink?"
A: As the name suggests, hybrid inks have a combination of properties that are characteristic of other inks. They dry quickly like dye inks, and have vibrant and saturated colors. They are opaque like a pigment ink. They are a great multi-purpose ink, because they won't bleed when used with water media, alcohol inks, or solvents. They're perfect for detailed images and layering stamps as well. They can even be used on fabric and canvas - they're permanent when heat set! What can't they do? Because they dry quickly, these inks can't be embossed, and they can't be used for watercoloring or other water-reactive techniques.
 
Feedback From Past Tutorials
Rita has a tip for the Black Ice Technique: "I would use a pair of tweezers to pick up and hold the cardstock and spoon up the embossing powder onto the card to help eliminate the possibility of leaving fingerprints."

Tutorials You May Have Missed
Faux Linen Scratch glossy cardstock with sandpaper to create a Faux Linen look.
Faux Linen tutorial
Faux Linen gallery

No special supplies are needed for next week's tutorial.
 
Clearsnap
Apply pearly ink accents in 32 beautiful hues with Smooch® by Clearsnap®.
 
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June 20 to June 26
Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
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Try this color combination: So Saffron, Flirty Flamingo, Bermuda Bay.
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Hayneedle.
Check out GracelynsMommy's gallery, then upload a creation inspired by her work.
 
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