Shortly after a friend introduced me to stamping, she brought to my attention an online community, that in all honesty, changed my creative life for the better. She linked me to Splitcoaststampers.
OH MY!
When I joined in 2006, the community was much smaller. There was a core group of us who "chatted" everyday and participated in the daily challenges. I found a very sharing and caring group of crafters, who were willing to share their expertise with me, the newbie stamper.
Even more important, I formed friendships that continue to this day. These special gals are the ones I look to for inspiration, a swift kick in the rear, when needed, and a resource for everything from crafting to daily life.
Today, I am sharing a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers on making Flower Embellishments Out of Metal, which are based on Lin Brown's ( of yoursartfully) metal flower tutorials.
Insert terrified look here___________________.
I'm not going to repeat the step by step written instructions here. Instead, I'll let you view them on Splitcoaststampers (insert VERY frustrated look here_____. My STUPID computer is still not working and I'm trying to edit this on my in-laws Mac. Which I have NO STINKIN' idea how to use. The link for SCS is above. I'm sorry!)
But I will share the project pictures again.
Be kind. My first attempt at making a video tutorial required learning how to edit and use a Mac on the same day.
I hope that this tutorial will show you how easy it is to use metal in your creations and inspire you to give it a try!
'Till next time................remember to explore some creativity every day!
OH MY!
When I joined in 2006, the community was much smaller. There was a core group of us who "chatted" everyday and participated in the daily challenges. I found a very sharing and caring group of crafters, who were willing to share their expertise with me, the newbie stamper.
Even more important, I formed friendships that continue to this day. These special gals are the ones I look to for inspiration, a swift kick in the rear, when needed, and a resource for everything from crafting to daily life.
Today, I am sharing a tutorial on Splitcoaststampers on making Flower Embellishments Out of Metal, which are based on Lin Brown's ( of yoursartfully) metal flower tutorials.
Insert terrified look here___________________.
I'm not going to repeat the step by step written instructions here. Instead, I'll let you view them on Splitcoaststampers (insert VERY frustrated look here_____. My STUPID computer is still not working and I'm trying to edit this on my in-laws Mac. Which I have NO STINKIN' idea how to use. The link for SCS is above. I'm sorry!)
But I will share the project pictures again.
Supplies: Stamps--TenSecond Studios Life. Paper: 7gypsies Gypsy Market. Inks: Archivial Jet black
Accessories: TenSecondStudio Spiced Rum metal, finishing/burnishing block, Ranger Alcohol inks, Sizzix sizzlet leaf die, Tattered Florals die, Patchwork texture fade and Cuttlebug Swiss dots embossing folder, Wendy Vecchi's Large Circle frame Art Part, acrylic paint, 1/2 pearls. I believe you can find just about all these supplies at eclecticPaperie.
And the video version. Be kind. My first attempt at making a video tutorial required learning how to edit and use a Mac on the same day.
I hope that this tutorial will show you how easy it is to use metal in your creations and inspire you to give it a try!
'Till next time................remember to explore some creativity every day!
