Splitcoaststampers News: Card Making Tutorials
Wednesday Tutorial - 3D Stamping
| Nov 26, 08 | 11:39 am
Challenge hostess and first time guest tutorial writer Lynn Mercurio will show you to make your stamped images pop off the page with this 3D stamping technique and a few simple supplies. » MORE
Thank You from the Red Cross
| Nov 24, 08 | 7:13 pm
Many of you stepped up and helped the American Red Cross back in August during our Non-Raffle for Midwest Flood Relief.
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My Favorite Things: "and then I said..."
| Nov 20, 08 | 9:17 am
So what does a Mom who owns a stamp company do when her teenage daughter wants a job? She helps her daughter create her very own stamp line, that’s what! "Hey Chica!" was the first BC Dzyns stamp set created by my daughter, Brianna, illustrated by Chesney Young and released by My Favorite Things. It’s fun, fresh and funky, perfect for everyone who appreciates a little attitude... teens and adults alike.
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Please sign a card
| Nov 19, 08 | 12:52 pm
Kristi Ferro (Hanna Stamps!) lost her father yesterday, would you sign a card? » MORE
Wednesday Tutorial - Sparkly Stained Glass
| Nov 19, 08 | 8:26 am
All the shine of stained glass and all of the sparkle of glitter...without the mess. Try this easy technique today. Beate will show show you how. » MORE
It's Magnolia-licious!
| Nov 17, 08 | 10:50 pm
Scor-Pal is delighted to announce they are now carrying a fabulous stamp line called Magnolia Stamps. The stamps are imported from Sweden and are now available in Canada and the US through our special web site, Magnolia-licious.
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November Fan Club Gallery Now Open
| Nov 14, 08 | 8:36 pm
From fowl to Faulkner, from eggs to Ernest Hemingway, the Dirty Girls aren't too chicken to hit the books in order to entertain you! If you like feathers and fairy tales, you'll love this month's gallery theme: Chick Lit.
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Virtual Stamping Weekend Starts Tonight!
| Nov 14, 08 | 12:30 am
Are you ready for a little entertainment this weekend? Then come to the Cabaret, a music-themed Virtual Stamp Night weekend! The show starts Friday night at 6:00 PM EST and runs through Saturday night at 11:00 EST. » MORE
Wednesday Tutorial - Scalloped Squares
| Nov 12, 08 | 6:24 pm
It's easy to frame your focal images in a scalloped square or rectangle with Stampin' Up!'s Scallop Edge punch. Mary Jo Albright will show you how in today's tutorial. » MORE
Flourishes Announces New Designers
| Nov 12, 08 | 4:49 pm
Flourishes announces its newest members to the Design Team and Blogging Team. Most of you will recognize these talented women from Splitcoast and their blogs. First, please join us in welcoming Cindy Lawrence and Laura Frederickson as Senior Designers and Latisha Yoast as Guest Designer for Flourishes. Cindy and Laura have been a part of the Friends of Flourishes Blog team and as they move to the Design Team you will continue to see their wonderful creations. We first met Latisha when she lived in Pensacola and love her style. » MORE
A Not-So-Little Gallery Change
| Nov 11, 08 | 9:44 pm
Have you ever wanted to see more details, more texture, just more when browsing the gallery? So did we, so we've increased the size of the images you'll see to 800 x 600. Let us know what you think! » MORE
Pumpkins and Snowmen and Snowflakes, Oh My!
| Nov 10, 08 | 3:59 pm
Verve Stamps has just added six new sets and three individual scripture stamps to their clear stamp line. With the holidays quickly approaching, Julee designed this release with easy, elegant card making and gift giving in mind. A combination of smaller budget-friendly sets and larger complimentary sets were designed with stylish images and sentiments that can stand alone or coordinate beautifully with the other images in the release.
Three new scripture stamps join six other verses in Verve's Plain Jane Collection. These individual stamps all have meaningful and uplifting scriptures in beautiful and fun font combinations you've come to expect from Verve.
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Holiday Tutorial Blitz - Altered Canvas
| Nov 09, 08 | 9:37 am
We're wrapping up our week of tutorials with a project perfect for wrapping up and placing under the tree. You'll definitely want to make more than one Altered Canvas so that you can hang one on your wall, too! New tutorial author Kimberly Van Diepen will show you how. Follow her instructions, then upload and share in the Holiday Project Showcase. » MORE
Holiday Tutorial Blitz - A2 Card Box
| Nov 08, 08 | 8:57 am
"How do you present your regular sized cards?" That's one question that we see a lot in the forums, especially around the holidays. Beate has the answer - an A2 Card Box. Follow her instructions, then upload and share in the Holiday Project Showcase. For a list of supplies for our next project, click for more. » MORE
Wednesday Tutorial - Box in a Bag
| Nov 07, 08 | 7:31 am
If you're looking for a cute way to present a small gift or even some baked good, try a Box in a Bag. Follow instructions from tutorial author Diana Gibbs, then upload and share in the Holiday Project Showcase. For a list of supplies for our next project, click for more. » MORE
Holiday Tutorial Blitz - Sonobe Origami Ornament
| Nov 06, 08 | 8:29 am
New tutorial author Emily Weems has a great way to use scraps of wrapping paper and decorate your tree. View the Origami Ornament tutorial to make your own, then upload and share in the Holiday Project Showcase. For a list of supplies for our next project, click for more. » MORE
Holiday Tutorial Blitz - Paper Pin
| Nov 05, 08 | 9:14 am
For a special card accent or pin, stamp a few layers of patterned paper or color images. Trim everything, then put it all together. It only looks hard! View our Paper Pin tutorial and make your own, then upload and share in the Holiday Project Showcase. For a list of supplies for our next project, click for more. » MORE
Holiday Tutorial Blitz - Triangle Treat Box
| Nov 04, 08 | 9:20 am
Pack candies or small cookies into this Triangle Treat Box and use them as favors or desk gifts for co-workers or friends. Follow Carolyn King's instructions to make a bunch, then upload to our Holiday Project Showcase. For a list of supplies for our next project, click for more. » MORE
Holiday Tutorial Blitz - Poinsettia Ornament
| Nov 03, 08 | 7:59 am
This tutorial by Charmaine Ikach is easy to follow and family-friendly! Make a bunch of these Poinsettia Ornaments for your tree or garlands, or to use as gift tags. When you're finished, upload yours to our Holiday Project Showcase.
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Splitcoast Cards for a Cause
| Nov 02, 08 | 10:37 am
A few months ago, Taylor (stagccva) came to us with a question. Would we be okay with a new Challenge? She had an idea to have members make a card, send it to a special Post Office box, and then we'd gather all the cards to send to an organization (different each month) in need. We said, "Let's do it!" » MORE
