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I really love the tutorials. Until recently (this past summer), the only way I could use one was to use the hard copy. I have a whole binder with past tutorials. Even now, I still save ones I like and that way if the Internet isn't available, I can go to the printed instructions and still make the project.
The directions Sabrina linked to are good. I'd just add that in step 3 in the first drop down box you choose the Technique Spotlight. Then in the second box choose the name of the tutorial you are following. That way they will come up as examples if someone is searching the gallery for more ideas!
I use the tutorials all the time. Mostly for the techniques, and like Sabrina, I like the written form. If the written form is not clear, I will check the video, as most of them are very well done. I will go back to the written form after that, and even make a copy of those that I use often to keep in my technique book. That way I can write in any changes or helpful hints to myself for future use.
I use a lot of the tutorials inhere all the time, and absolutely LOVE them, as they�re very very easy to follow and understand, so I too voted other, because I have used really many of the different tutorials inhere for many years now.
Read through the tuts every week. Print is best for me. I print out the ones I wish to try. Will try and do better about posting when I create something from the tutorial.....I like the brief to the point videos but since computer is upstairs and Room of Chaos is downstairs--I like being able to print it off and take it with me. If I really enjoy it, it goes in my "go to " file for project work.
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Card Sketch Challenge 1-227 done only 396+ to go to be caught up!!!!!
So to explain my vote.....I live 4 + hours away from anything resembling a LSS. There are two SU demos in my town but both operate card nights once a month that are basically make and takes and have not taught any techniques at all in the past 5 years. If it wasn't for SCS tuts and the lurking in Swap forums where I can view other's work and sometimes find videos and leads to blogs--I would not have any chance to learn. I am not an artist.....I can follow directions though. And most of the time when I try a tutorial the end result ends up with my own twists on /in it. So---guess what I am saying is to grow I need those helps listed and I do use/enjoy all the sharing done on this site.
__________________ c-mouse-If you can't say nuttin nice--don't say nuttin at all. Thumper. Pansy
Card Sketch Challenge 1-227 done only 396+ to go to be caught up!!!!!
I use the tutorials and am often looking for ideas!!! I do a "Be Creative" activity with my Family Community Education club thru our County Extension Office and sometimes it will be a snippet of something that I have seen on here or an idea stemming from something I have seen on here. The ladies love it and it introduces them to new ways of doing things. New card folds, new paint/color/marker technique. Something to do with bit and bobs of other projects. Usually not a big deal, but it sparks interest and conversation. I do this in the form of homework. They bring it back the next month and we get to what everyone has done with their new ideas that I have shared. It's fun and they like it. So, yes, I do use the tutorials and look forward to the new ones each week.
Tutorials are the first place I search when trying something new. I also use them to refresh my memory for techniques I've done before, especially folds. Having both the listed instructions and videos works well for me. Keep em coming! Today's Drunken Watercolor Powders looks like fun.
Tutorials are the first place I search when trying something new. I also use them to refresh my memory for techniques I've done before, especially folds. Having both the listed instructions and videos works well for me. Keep em coming! Today's Drunken Watercolor Powders looks like fun.
It was . I can't remember the last time I was able to try one on the day. I'd like to try again on Yupo. I was using good glossy card from Clarity Stamps and I found the alcohol dried very quickly on it. I think I could lay my hands on the Ranger's one, I have a few half sheets somewhere, I guess I should try that too.
I use them all the time!!! Please don't get rid of them!!! I'm what you might call a hit and run crafter. I read the SCS newsletter and the blogs I follow while my son plays video games and hubby get his news fix via the internet. We have our family time together while doing 3 different things but being able to hold a family conversation when one of us wants to share something. When most families are watching tv, we're having a different kind of screen time that's slightly more interactive and occasionally educational. I typically craft when the family is either gone or sleeping, and its rushed and pre-planned based on tutorials and ideas I've gotten from all the reading I've done in the days and weeks leading up to the card-needing event.
At the point when I craft I want to reference the tutorial source, especially if its a special folds card or anything interactive. Or if my 1st attempt didn't go as expected. While I know SCS for some has been a community and source of friendships, I haven't ever shared a single project and have commented on maybe only 3 other threads, likely only because I was especially moved by the topic (purging, mojo, crafting as therapy). I have a limited amount of time to cover a vast amount of inspirational material out there, and taking the time to post my crummy little projects that aren't likely to spur anyone else to greatness haven't seemed like a priority. I wish there was a check box to say you tried a project and liked it, without the pressure of having to share. I also would like to echo others in saying the concise and professional videos of the SCS tutorials are wonderful compared to the assortment available elsewhere. And I appreciate the write up of the steps as much as there are times I want to print it out for future reference.
I assure you there are thousands of silent 'lurkers' for lack of a better term out here that appreciate the tutorials but for various reasons are not comfortable posting their own work (insecurity, tech issues, time, etc). All that said, I'm going to slide back into my own silence... and go make dinner :-)
I don't think there's any danger of them going away! I was just curious as to whether others were using them because when I go to the gallery for a particular tutorial, many times the only cards or projects in that gallery were by the author, Dina, and myself! I'm happy knowing others are doing them!
I'm on pins and needles waiting for each week's Weekly Inkling tutorials and all the good info that comes with it. And I save the ones I think I would try in my favs on Chrome. Love them! (Dina, that's for you. I didn't know about uploading to the technique gallery. I'll look into that.
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karenpagedave's response is pretty much the way I use the tutorials. I don't upload for two reasons: my ability to do anything but simplest gmail is nil! I am a major lurker and don't share results because most everything I make is but a CASE of what has already been shown. I love the creations and can copy most anything but I am certainly not an artist with my own ideas (or at least very seldom). I couldn't continue without SCS and I make sure everyone with even the slightest interest in stamping knows they should follow you. I enjoy the weekly paper and read all the entries, and take advantage of every bit of information in it. If I have the appropriate materials, I take advantage of the tutorials very soon. I find it difficult sometimes to find an older tutorial because it's entered in alphabetical order under the name given to the tutorial rather than a category. There are many, many tutorials (thank you everyone who creates these!) and it takes time to search for the one I want/need when I may not have the time to do that. When I do it, it is a good refresher course of all that SCS active members have done for the stamping field.
I voted other well because I procrastinate, lost my mojo and haven't really touched any of my supplies in the past 3 years. The only time I have done anything is for my Mother's memorial board and for the card suitcase for for my sons wedding reception. I have said a few times to myself I should do a tutorial a week but .......
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I do look at the tutorials but often don't have time to get them done. But I go back when I am on vacation and try one or two, just didn't think about uploading to them because sometimes they are quite old. I haven't had time to upload in a couple of years, need to get back to that! This site has certainly made my cards much better, along with new dies, stamps, ect, lol.
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I love the tutorials. But don't post my results, it's just to difficult with my set up. But love to go check them out and frequently try them or get ideas of other possiblities. Also rarely post, but couldn't let this one pass with out saying THANK YOU to all who make the tutorials!
I love the tutorials! It is rare that I make a card with a technique the week it is posted though. I tend to look them up on the Tutorials page from the top right menu. Often, Virtual Stamp Night includes a fancy fold (I struggle with those,) and the tutes save me every time! I have also used them to review older "classic" techniques.
ETA: I usually post my cards by SU stamp set or SCS event (VSN, DTGD) but not by technique. I also generally don't add the technique to my keywords. That would be a simple thing to add.
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I occasionally use the tutorials especially for complicated folds/assembly and I truly appreciate the effort it takes to create them.
Mini-whine...I like to have a printed copy but my pet peeve is that the first page doesn't have a picture of the completed project (unless it has changed) so I always have to remake the tutorial so I can have a picture on the front. Why do I want a picture on the first page? So when it's filed in my binder I can flip through to see what the tutorial is for. This completes my mini-whine.
I occasionally use the tutorials especially for complicated folds/assembly and I truly appreciate the effort it takes to create them.
Mini-whine...I like to have a printed copy but my pet peeve is that the first page doesn't have a picture of the completed project (unless it has changed) so I always have to remake the tutorial so I can have a picture on the front. Why do I want a picture on the first page? So when it's filed in my binder I can flip through to see what the tutorial is for. This completes my mini-whine.
Your wishes have been fulfilled! There i a picture of the final project at the beginning now.
Your wishes have been fulfilled! There i a picture of the final project at the beginning now.
I went back with these as far back as I could, so everything published after mid-March 2017 has a finished project photo at the top. At the same time, we added a feature so you can click on individual photos to see a larger version!
Wow Dina! That took a lot of work! Thank you for that! I sure hope my suggestion in the technical thread doesn't create more work! Just looking for ways to find things easier!
Nope, that would be a simple page tweak by our developers, I think. The publish date is part of the template anyway - it shouldn't be hard to add (probably...? I have no idea.).
Just chiming in to say that I love the tutorials here, both the videos and the written instructions. They have been an invaluable resource for years and I often refer people to them. I'm afraid I'm guilty of not placing the cards I make into the proper technique galleries when I upload - I'll try to remedy that when I've used a particular tutorial.
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The tutorials on SCS is one of the main reasons I visit SCS & I know many who do but are not necessarily members of SCS to upload there work.
Mostly I just don't get to have time to create then & there & will make much later but forget to post the creation to the gallery or forget to log in to SCS.
But I appreciate the time & effort that goes into making these tutorials.
I will say i have see lots of artwork in other places e.g. Pinerest where the tutorial has been linked up so I do know lots of people do use them.
