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PaperStreet’s 2nd Annual

Shades of Pink

Digital ACEO Collage Challenge

Divisions by Charlotte Self (2008)

Divisions by Charlotte Self (2008)

We’re now accepting entries for the 2nd Annual “Shades of Pink” Digital ACEO Collage Challenge. October’s just around the corner & last year Yahoo! donated money for breast cancer research based on the amount of pink images submitted to various flickr groups. If they’re doing so again, we’ll be submitting all contest entries to these groups… and if not, we’ll show them off here. Either way, we’ve got prizes for the winners, so read the guidelines, grab some free collage sheets & get creating!

Pink” is once again the theme. ACEO collages are traditionally 2.5″ x3.5″ (trading card sized), though we will be accepting any pink collage submissions. It’s for a good cause after all :)

We are offering 6 free digital collage sheets to help spark your creativity.

Feel free to message us with any questions or comments.

Free Digital Collage Sheet - Pretty In Pink . Free Digital Collage Sheet - Pink Petals . Free Digital Collage Sheet - Pink Sunsets

Pretty-in-Pink.jpg . Pink-Petals.jpg . Pink-Sunsets.jpg
Pretty-in-Pink.pdf . Pink-Petals.pdf . Pink-Sunsets.pdf

Download Free Pink Theme Digital Collage Sheets . Download Free Pink Theme Digital Collage Sheets . Download Free Pink Theme Digital Collage Sheets

Pink-0001.jpg . Pink-0002.jpg . Pink-0003.jpg
Pink-0001.pdf . Pink-0002.pdf . Pink-0003.pdf

We are not requiring that you use these images, as we did last year. Instead, you’re welcome to incorporate whatever elements you have access to & create any pink themed collage you’d like. We do want to keep the contest family friendly – nudity is acceptable, but nothing pornographic please. Images deemed distasteful will be removed at our discretion.

Contribution #4 from Primneedle (2008)

Contribution #4 from Primneedle (2008)

We also ask that you join and cross post your pink images to the flickr groups when they open in October (we’ll let you know). Your pictures can help raise money for breast cancer research!

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DEADLINE FOR CONTEST ENTRIES IS
10/31/2009 11:59pm PST
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1 in 8 by Kenneth Rougeau (2008)

1 in 8 by Kenneth Rougeau (2008)


HOW TO ENTER:

Entering couldn’t be simpler.
Just create a collage (digital or otherwise) & send us a copy of it via email.
You can reach us anytime by writing to support@paperstreetsupplies.com

*PRIZES!!*

Far and away the best prize that life offers
is the chance to work hard at work worth doing
.”
- Theodore Roosevelt

:) That being said, we’re still giving away free stuff! :)

Prizes will be awarded to
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
and are as follows:

~ 1st Place ~
—————–
PaperStreet’s Digital Collage Sheet Collection – Volume I – CD-ROM

~ 2nd Place ~
—————–
Dandy Lions by Kenneth Rougeau – 8×10 Print

~ 3rd Place ~
—————–

3 free digital collage sheets from paperstreetsupplies.com

Deadline For Contest Entries: 10/31/2009 11:59pm PST
We will judge the images & post the winners by 11/7/2009

Contribution #14 by Primneedle

Contribution #14 by Primneedle

Thanks & best of luck to you all!
- Ken, Charlotte & Dylan @ paperstreetsupplies.com

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We’re happy to announce that our Buy Three Get One Free promotion is now available here on paperstreetsupplies.com (as well as our Etsy and Artfire stores). Customers are now eligible to receive one free digital collage sheet for every three that they order. This means that if you buy 9 digital collage sheets at a time you’ll receive an additional 3! Here’s how it works…

Buy 3 Digital Collage Sheets, Get 1 Free (details below)

Buy 3 Digital Collage Sheets, Get 1 Free (details below)

Place your order for 3 or more digital collage sheets & download them instantly as you normally would. Once we’ve had a chance to review the order manually (within 24 hours, usually sooner), we will contact you via email and let you know how many free collage sheets you’re eligible to receive. Simply reply to our message & let us know which collage sheet(s) you would like & we’ll email them to you as soon as we can.

Please DO NOT add your freebie selections to your shopping cart. If you place an item in your cart, you will be charged for it at checkout & then it’s hardly free…

The Buy 3 Get 1 Free promotion is being made retroactive, meaning that those of you who’ve made purchases in the last couple of months may be eligible for free collage sheets! If you’re on the list, you’ll be contacted within the next few hours.

Please note that this offer is valid only for digital collage sheets and does not extend to CD-ROMs, ACEOs, artwork or other items here on the site.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please don’t hesitate to email us: support@paperstreetsupplies.com

Thanks for your support & have a great time with the images!

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oday on PaperStreet we’re sharing a tutorial for making Glass Photo Charm Pendants, from our friend Chelle Lee, aka Mystic Moons. Chelle is a yoga instructor, jewelry designer and jewelry maker, and an amazing person to speak with about all things metaphysical. She makes and sells Inspired Unique Handmade Jewelry.  Chelle says, “The inspiration for my jewelry comes from the things in life that inspire and interest me.” Her jewelry designs are a lovely expression of her mystic spirituality.

I’ve been adding pendant images to our digital collage sheets collection. I’ve still not made a real dent in the collection though, there are so many more to list! If you don’t see what you need here you can always check out our PaperStreet Etsy shop or our PaperStreet Artfire shop.

 Chakra Symbols 1x2-inch Rectangles (No.1) Hindu Art 1-inch Squares . Wiccan Charms Pagan Symbols 1-inch Circles

I love making these little works of altered art for photo charm jewelry, and I love the challenge when I’m asked to come up with new images. I also love to see what our customers do with our images.

Chelle, or Mystic, as I like to call her, makes beautiful glass pendants from some of our images. .Here are three pendants she made from our Wiccan Charms collection.

Witches Moon Glass Pendant Black Cat Glass Pendant Green Man Glass Pendant

She’s also given us an easy to follow glass pendant tutorial.

Glass Pendant Tutorial
By Chelle Lee ~ Mystic Moons Shop

Materials needed: Judi Kins Diamond Glaze, E6000 Glue, Judi Kins MicroGlaze, 1×1 Glass Tile, 1×1 Image, piece of paper backing, medium silver bail and scissors.

**You can find everything you need to make beautiful glass pendants, photo magnets and many other fun crafts at thosesweetsensations on Artfire**  She even has a Complete Crystal Clear Glass Pendant kit.

Materials Needed

Materials Needed

Step 1: Apply a VERY small amount of Microglaze to the image. This keeps the ink in place and prevents smudging. Wipe of any excess with a clean cloth.

apply microglaze

apply microglaze

Step 2: Apply Judi Kins Diamond Glaze to the textured side of the glass tile. Once the tile is covered flip it over and place it on the image and press down firmly. Don’t worry about the glaze coming out of the edges.

apply diamond glaze

apply diamond glaze

Let the tile sit and dry

Let the tile dry

Let the tile dry

Step 3: Cut the excess paper away from the glass tile and clean any glue stuck to the sides off. It comes off pretty easy.

Cut off excess paper

Cut off excess paper

Step 4: Flip the tile over and apply a thin layer of Judi Kins Diamond Glaze to the back of the tile. Have your backing ready (placed upside down)

apply thin layer of diamond glaze to back

apply thin layer of diamond glaze to back

Step 5: Once you have the tile covered, flip it over and place it on the backing and allow this to dry. Again, don’t worry about the glaze coming out the sides.

apply backing

apply backing

Step 6: Once this is dry (about 15-20 minutes) you can cut away the backing to the size of the tile. Cut tight to the glass and make nice clean cuts.

trim backing paper

trim backing paper

Step 7: Turn the tile over so the backing is facing up. Get your bail and glue ready

prepare to glue the bail in place

prepare to glue the bail in place

Step 8: Put a small dab of  E6000 on the inside of the silver bail and glue it onto the backing at the top of the pendant. Let that dry. At this point I usually allow the pieces to dry over night.

glue the bail in place

glue the bail in place

This is the finished product. Hang them from leather or a chain and enjoy!! Although they are very study they are not waterproof. To keep them looking lovely do not shower, bath or swim with your pendant on.

the finished product

the finished product

Many thanks to Chelle for sharing her technique and her time with us. Be sure to visit her Mystic Moons Shop website and her Mystic Moons Shop on Artfire.

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