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Handcrafted Greetings for All of Life’s Occasions

Get CReAtivE With AdhesivesDiscover Unique Uses for Your Favorite Sticky Products

READERS REACH OUT: Featuring Operation Write Home

It's in theBAGSee pages 56 & 72

Card Treatsfor HALLOWEEN

GO TEAM!

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Crafting Cards for Athletes, Coaches & Sports Fans

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32 Getting Creative With Adhesives Discover the unique ways top designers are using

adhesives in card making.

50 Card Challenge Corner Join in on the card-making fun with weekly challenges

and loads of inspiration. Get the scoop here!

52 It’s in the Bag! Card making with paper bags is all the rage.

Discover 11 must-make projects right here!

64 Copic Coloring Technique: Pointillism Take a 19th-century painting style and create

your own masterpiece with markers!

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68 Spooktacular Cards & Treats Get ready to thrill your favorite ghosts and goblins

with a special card and treat this Halloween.

80 Go Team! Show off your card-making skills with a handcrafted

card for your favorite athlete or coach.

Count Your Blessings, page 24

Hugs, page 15

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Get CReAtivE With AdhesivesDiscover Unique Uses for Your Favorite Sticky Products

READERS REACH OUT: Featuring Operation Write Home

It's in theBAGSee pages 56 & 72

Card Treatsfor HALLOWEEN

GO TEAM!

Dress Up Your Cards With

Pretty Paper BagsCrafting Cards for Athletes, Coaches and Sports Fans

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14 M E E T T H E D E S I G N E RMichelle Woerner

16 H A P P Y B I R T H DAY Birthday Elegance

17 C A R D C A P E R SHope

18 S TA M P I N G S AV V YPainted MumsSweet As Can Be

20 Q U I L L I T E A S YMany Thanks

22 F U N F O L D SWith Deepest Sympathy

24 A C A R D & M O R ECount Your Blessings

26 W R I T E I T W I T H S T Y L ETall Fall Alphabet

28 T I P S & T E C H N I Q U E S Card Design

98 S K E T C H B O O K (#36)Halloween NightThank You!

D E PA R T M E N T SGreetings, 6

Reader Letters, 7

Readers Reach Out, 8

Our Favorite Products, 10

In Our Next Issue, 94

Design Submission Guidelines, 94

Buyer’s Guide, 95

The Last Word, 96

ON THE COVERGet Creative With Adhesives, 32

It’s in the Bag, 52

Card Treats for Halloween, 68

Go Team!, 80

You Are the Best, page 82

Treasure These Moments, page 36

So Thankful For You,page 52

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What is it that comes to mind when you think about autumn? Fresh apple cider? Colorful leaves? Fall festivals? Football? If you’re like me, it’s all of the above. In this issue of CardMaker, you’ll find cards that reflect the wonderful colors and motifs that best represent fall.

For you sports fans, or friends of die-hard sports enthu-siasts, we have a collection of greeting cards that are perfect to share with your favorite student athlete, coach or fan. Having been a cheerleading coach for a few years and mother to four cheerleaders, I had

to get in on the fun and make a card to include. Although some may dispute that cheerleading qualifies as a sport, it does in my world. So, while my design is on the simple side, I hope you enjoy it.

In this issue, you’ll also find creative designs that use adhesives in unique ways, cards created with cute little paper bags, and of course, this issue would not be complete without fun Halloween cards and treat holders. I’m sure you’ll agree, the designers have really knocked these collections of cards right out of the park!

Until next time,

In this issue of CardMaker,

you’ll find cards that reflect the

wonderful colors and motifs that best

represent fall.

Did you know that CardMaker is published by Annie’s, a family-owned company that dates back to 1925? We share your passion for creative expres-sion and your love of home and family.

Annie’s publishes seven different magazines, and we’re a leading source of craft patterns, supplies and kits! If

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Spring 2013 Issue

I am a little disappointed that you decided to publish fewer issues per year. I know that they are larger, but I REALLY enjoy going to the mailbox and getting my issue more often. I like the digital copy, but really like the hands-on copy so I can mark pages and try the technique. I enjoyed reading about Anya Schrier in the spring issue—my sister met her in Pittsburgh, Pa., so it was special to see her picture and find out more about her. Keep up the excellent quality we all have grown to love about CardMaker magazine!

Nita K.Monroe, NC

I love your magazine and read it from cover to cover as soon as the new one comes in. However I am a person that likes to learn new mediums for doing cards. I would like to see just one new medium in your magazine each month. Example: how to use alcohol inks, or how to use the brass templates. Thank You, for asking me what my thoughts were I appreciate it.

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From the editor: Hi, readers! This is your column. Send us your suggestions for projects and articles. Ask us about techniques. Tell us what you think about CardMaker. We’ ll publish reader letters as space allows. See below for email and snail-mail addresses. We hope to hear from you!

Tanya Fox, editor, and Brooke Smith, managing editor, are the editorial team behind CardMaker magazine. Visit their blog for updates on everything paper! They’ll share techniques, card-making tips, favorite products, project inspiration and a behind-the-scenes look inside the CardMaker office.

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Annie’s Introduces Online Card-Making

Video Classes!If you love learning a variety of fun and interesting

paper-craft techniques, the new Annie’s Online Classes offer an exciting lineup of online video classes to help you expand your crafting skills. Here are some of the great benefits you’ll get with the Annie’s Online Classes:

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Join artist Jennifer Dove as she teaches you to color beautiful images in Create With Copics: Beginner’s Guide, and stretch your paper-crafting skills with the impressive Lullaby Memories Keepsake Box & Album with well-known designer and instructor Kathy Files.

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The idea behind Readers Reach Out is simple: You are invited to submit your handcrafted cards to various charitable organizations across the country. It is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and send greetings to people who need some cheer and good wishes.

Your Next Theme Is … Operation Write HomeOperation Write Home (OWH) celebrated a huge milestone earlier this year—

2 MILLION cards sent to deployed heroes overseas! The beautiful handmade cards help service members keep in touch with their loved ones at home at the rate of 1,500 cards a day, and we’re inviting you to help this cause. Their website has details about guidelines and requirements, and they have a very active blog where you can get inspiration and instruction, as well as hear feedback from service members.

Guidelines: OWH accepts only handmade cards, so do your very best work. Leave the inside blank for the service persons to include their own messages to family members. No glitter! Cards should be size A2 with enve-lopes. Please visit the website for more guidelines, pack-ing instructions and deadlines. While you’re there, be sure to request a free OWH stamp for the backs of your cards too! http://operationwritehome.org.

Suggest an OrganizationWe would like this program to benefit people all across the country. If you know of an organization that would welcome handcrafted cards for those it serves, please send a note to us at [email protected]. Groups such as children’s hospitals, nursing homes, military groups and cancer treatment centers often welcome card donations.

Thank you for sharing your time and your handmade cards with others in need.

CardMaker Staff

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HOW READERS REACH OUT WORKS In each issue of CardMaker, we will feature a new recipient organization and appropriate card theme. Using the theme as a guideline, create as many cards as you’d like and mail them to the address provided. Please indicate somewhere on your shipment that you are participating in CardMaker magazine’s Readers Reach Out efforts. This helps both the organization and us keep track of all card donations.

WE NEED YOU!

For cards east of Mississippi River, Send your cards to:Operation Write Home12152 S. Summit St. Olathe, KS 66062

For cards west of Mississippi River, Send your cards to:Operation Write Home35205 13th Place SWFederal Way, WA 98023

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Creative Coloring Techniques Instructor Keri Lee Sereika

In this online video class, card makers and paper crafters will:

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• Find out how to build a color palette

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Managing Editor Brooke Smith shares her views on products that are available for card making. As always, check first with your local retail stores for products. If you can’t find a product, contact the manufacturer directly to find a shop in your area. See manufacturer listings in the Buyer’s Guide on page 95.

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Movers & Shapers In the Bag DieManufactured by SizzixIf you’re anything like Tanya and me, then you love the variety of mini paper bags seen in stores today. Whether you use them to embellish your cards or as little treat bags, you know that the possibilities of creating with them are endless! Sizzix’s In the Bag die now lets you easily cut your own mini bags out of your favorite papers. Measuring 6 x 83/4 inches, this Movers & Shapers™ die designed by Tim Holtz is compatible with the BIGkick, Big Shot and Vagabond machines. The finished size of the assembled bag measures approximately 3 x 43/4 x 3/4 inches. This die requires the use of one Cutting Pad and one Crease Pad, each sold separately.

Suggested retail price—$29.99

Trendsetter CollectionManufactured by Fancy Pants DesignsThis collection is for the paper crafter who is always up on the latest trends, colors and fashions. With patterns like chevrons, stripes, polka dots and stars, the designer papers in this set include some of today’s most popular motifs. The color palette of turquoise, coral, navy, pink and cream is perfection! And of course with an ensemble

like this, you’re sure to have adorable accessories like stickers, die cuts, decorative clips, tags, mini bags,

envelopes and buttons.

Suggested retail prices—12 x 12-inch papers, $.79 per sheet; stickers, $.99–$4.99; envelopes, $3.99;

mini bags, $2.99; tags, $2.99; embellishments, $1.99–$4.99

Projects using this die are

found on pages 54 and 62.


Logo over stacked tagline

Logo next to stacked tagline

Logo alone

Minimum allowed sizes






Black (below)

Black (below)

Black (below)

White (below)

White (below)

White (below)

Annie’s Logo Purple: Pantone: 268C, GOE Medium Purple UCMYK: C82, M100, K12RGB: R82, G43, B133Hexadecimal: 522b85

Annie’s Logo Gray: Pantone: Cool Gray 9 UCMYK: 60KRGB: R130, G131, B134Hexadecimal: 828386

Color specifications:

Note: Symbols such as ®, ©, and ™ are never to appear as less than 5 pt. in size. If, in the event of reducing art to fit a space the symbol appears too small, that symbol must be reset to the minimum 5 pt. type size.

A art, pantone uncoated (below)



Black (below)

White (below)

Annie’s official logo, created 8/12(You must be familiar with the DRG corporate logo standards before any usage attempt.)

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Marker Storage SatchelManufactured by ArtBinIf you’re looking for a versatile storage solution for your markers and pens, this satchel might be just what you’re looking for. The storage tray locks into the satchel and secures your markers and pens in place even

if the satchel is turned upside down. The tray holds up to 64 markers or pens, and additional trays are available. The satchel is stackable and

can be divided into compartments that allow you room to store cut pieces of cardstock and papers. Made from durable plastic, the satchel measures approximately 8 x 15 x 6 inches.


Tim Holtz Kraft-Core 6 x 6 CollectionsManufactured by Core’dinationsTim Holtz is well known for his edgy vintage style and he’s teamed up with Core’dinations to bring his creativity to cardstock. We love his Kraft-Core Collections, which include Shattered and Nostalgic. The colors in the Shattered collection feature a unique crackled design that can be enhanced by applying ink onto the paper and then wiping off the excess. The Nostalgic collection features rustic colors perfect for autumn card making. The 6 x 6-inch paper pads are the perfect size for card making, and all cardstock in the collection is acid-free.


Glue SpotsManufactured by Elmer’sBefore I worked at CardMaker, I usually only used liquid glue or glue sticks when crafting. I had no idea there was an entire world of adhesives available, so you can only imagine how my life changed when I discovered adhesive dots. They made attaching embellishments like buttons and ribbon so much easier! Elmer’s CraftBond® has one of the best selections of adhesive dots. Available in several sizes, you also have your choice of flat or pop-up dots, which are great for adding dimension to your projects. These dots are also super easy to apply. Each package of flat dots contains 200–300 dots while a package of pop-up dots contains 75.




{die}lightfully Charming Circle Die, Charming Holidays Stamp Set & Pear PinsManufactured by A Jillian Vance DesignJillian Vance, owner of A Jillian Vance Design, started her company in 2010 at just 10

years old! The company has grown to include stamps, dies and embellishments, including my favorite: the adorable pear pins available in antique brass, black

and silver. Each package contains 50 pins. Many of the stamp sets have coordinating dies, including the Charming Holidays set. The circle images fit perfectly inside the Charming Circle die, which measures approximately

11/4 inches in diameter. The stamp set includes 28 assorted images for fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.

Suggested retail prices—Die, $9.95; stamp set, $16.95; pins, $6

Copic® Coloring Guide Level 4: Fine DetailsPublished by Annie’sAs part of the successful Copic® book series, Level 4: Fine Details is written for the experienced Copic coloring artist. In this 64-page book, you’ll learn the important finishing details that give images a polished, professional look. Detailed tutorials will teach you how to create highlights, add shading and shadows, airbrush, achieve no-line stamp-ing and coloring, and more. Also included is a bonus CD containing exclusive hand-drawn tutorial images!


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Amplify™ ShearsManufactured by FiskarsMost paper crafters know it’s difficult to find a pair of scissors that easily cuts through thicker materials, which is why we love these new shears from Fiskars. Designed with innovative technology, these scissors smoothly cut through thick and heavy materials such as chipboard, vinyl, cardboard, magnets, faux fur, leather, burlap, upholstery ticking and more. Comfort is also key as the handles are sculpted to fit the shape and movement of the hand. Multiple sizes are available depending on whether you need scissors for cutting details, all-purpose use or longer cuts. Each pair of scissors comes with a protective sheath to protect the stainless-steel blades.

Suggested retail prices—6-inch, $24.99; 8-inch, $29.99; 10-inch, $39.99



ReplenishmentsManufactured by My Favorite ThingsSometimes the most difficult thing about creating a card is finding materials that match. Maybe you want your ribbon to match the color of your cardstock or you need buttons that are the perfect color to complement the ink you used. My Favorite Things has made it easy for all of us who love to color coordinate! Their Replenishments line features ribbon, buttons, felt, cardstock and dye inks that all match. The entire line is available in lots of different colors with fun names like lemon drop, hot fudge, jellybean green and wild cherry.

Suggested retail prices—Felt, $4.95 for 5 sheets; buttons, $4.95 per pack; ribbon, $2.50; cardstock, $6.95 for 25 sheets

For A Friend Stamp SetManufactured by Close To My HeartThe team at Close To My Heart has designed a beautiful acrylic stamp set that will help you create simple and elegant labels and tags. Whether you’re looking to make a thank you card, a gift tag or a sweet thinking-of-you reminder, this set includes classic and heartfelt sentiments. To make creating your projects even easier, some of the images coordinate with the Cricut® Art Philosophy cartridge available exclusively from Close To My Heart. This allows you to quickly cut out and stamp your image. Images range from 11/2 x 1/4 inches to 31/8 x 2 inches.


Paper Crafter CrayonsManufactured by Faber-CastellMaybe it reminds me of being a kid or maybe it’s because it’s relaxing, but coloring remains one of my favorite artistic activities. It’s no wonder that I love Paper Crafter Crayons. These highly pigmented wax crayons can be used on multiple surfaces such as cardstock, chipboard, wood, glass and ceramic. Housed in a twist-up barrel, the crayons can be sharpened just like a pencil. They are waterproof, permanent and acid-free. Besides basic coloring, they can be used as a resist medium, and they can also be melted by rubbing the crayon across a hot mini iron and swiping it across glossy cardstock. You’ll love discovering the endless design tricks you can accomplish with these!

Suggested retail price—$9.95 per set

Join us as we sit down and visit with designer Michelle Woerner.

Michelle Woerner B y Br o ok e Sm it h

As a mother of two sons, Michelle Woerner lives in a home surrounded by all things boy. She uses her creative talents as an opportunity to indulge her feminine side; you will often see girly embellishments such as flowers, ribbons and gems adorning her pretty cards.

Since accidentally discovering card making in 2006, Michelle has grown her talent to become a sought-after designer. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including CardMaker, and she has been a member of several design teams. Michelle is also a past member of the CardMaker blog team.

We’re excited to sit down with her to discover more about her creative life, including her love for thank you cards, die templates and zombies!

Please tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started designing.

I discovered card making completely by accident. I answered an ad off Craigslist to buy some scrapbook paper, and when I went to pick it up, I saw some handmade Christmas cards. This was a novel idea to me. I never knew people made their own cards! I chuckle at that now.

I went home and looked up Christmas stamps on eBay and found a seller with an auction who had links to Splitcoast Stampers, and I discovered the world of card making. I was hooked!

That was in 2006, and things have been full steam ahead ever since. Being surrounded by boys and their Legos, Star Wars and Pokémon all day, it’s great to escape into the world of pinks, ribbons, flowers and all things pretty whenever I want.

What paper-crafting products are you never without? There are a few that I use on just about everything I make, which are

patterned paper, ribbon and rhinestones. I usually pick the paper first and coordinate the ribbon and rhinestones to match.

What is your favorite type of card to make? My favorite is thank you cards. I think that with the popularity of Facebook

and email, sending a thank you card is dangerously close to becoming extinct. I love making cards and sending them out to say thank you for things big and small.

What is one crafting tool you are always reaching for? That would be my die templates. You can find dies in every shape and size,

including trendy basic shapes and dies that match stamp sets. I think I use a die on every single thing I make!

What is one of your favorite card-making techniques?I don’t consider myself a technique type of card maker. I tend to be pretty

See more of Michelle’s work

at http://stopand stamptheroses. blogspot.com

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HugsD e si g n b y M iche l le Wo er ner

straightforward with my designs. Occasionally I will heat emboss, and I love the effect and look it has.

What are some of your favorite things to do besides paper crafting?

I am a total science fiction buff! I love all the sci-fi movies and TV shows. It is nice to relax on the couch at the end of the day with my husband and escape in some good, old-fashioned, alien/space travel/zombie/magic/dragon fun!

Do you have a favorite card-making tip to pass along to our readers?

My tip is to invest in stamps that appeal to you, which can be used for everyday occasions like birth-day, thank you, baby and so forth. You will get a great return for your money from these stamps. •

1. Form a 51/2 x 41/4-inch card from brown cardstock.

2. Cut a 51/4 x 4-inch rectangle from brown cardstock. Using scoring board and tool and beginning 1/8 inch from left edge, score two vertical lines 1/8 inch apart. Beginning 33/4 inches from left edge, score three vertical lines 1/4 inch apart.

3. Cut a 3 x 4-inch piece of polka-dot patterned paper and adhere to brown rectangle as shown. Adhere panel to card front with foam squares.

4. Stamp tree image onto ivory cardstock.

5. Die-cut and emboss a 33/4 x 27/8-inch Classic Rectangles LG shape around stamped image.

6. Referring to photo, stamp trees onto various patterned papers. Cut out treetops and adhere to main image.

7. Die-cut a strip of red cardstock with scallop-edge die template; trim to 33/4 x 3/4 inch and adhere to bottom edge of rectangle as shown.

8. Wrap string around rectangle two times and tie a bow; trim ends. Adhere rectangle to card front with foam squares.

9. Stamp “{HUGS}” onto ivory cardstock; cut a rectangle around word and adhere to card as shown with foam squares.

10. Embellish card with wooden stars. •

MATERIALS ȥ Gina K. Designs cardstock: ivory,

tomato soup, dark chocolate ȥ Simple Stories Harvest Lane 6 x 6

paper pad ȥ Gina K. Designs Sun-Kissed

Autumn stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento rich cocoa ink pad ȥ Studio Calico wood veneer stars ȥ May Arts natural burlap string ȥ Spellbinders™ die templates:

Classic Rectangles LG (#S4-132), On The Edge (#S5-168)

ȥ Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® ȥ Scor-Pal scoring board ȥ Tombow liquid glue ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™

adhesive foam squares

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Birthday Elegance

MATERIALS ȥ Papertrey Ink cardstock: dark chocolate,

melon berry, vintage cream ȥ Stamp sets: Papertrey Ink (Fancy

Flourishes, Tree Tops, Delightful Dahlia); Skipping Stones Design (Always Here)

ȥ Stampin’ Up! chocolate chip dye ink pad

ȥ Michaels Recollections assorted self-adhesive pearls

ȥ 10 inches May Arts 1/8-inch-wide brown velvet ribbon

ȥ Papertrey Ink dies: Mat Stack 4 (#PTD-0045), Mega Mat Stack 4 (#PTD-0215), Layerz Mat Stack 4 (#PTD-0216)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Stampin’ Up! adhesive foam tape ȥ 3M adhesive runner

1. Form a 41/2 x 6-inch top-fold card from brown cardstock.

2. Place card and Mega Mat Stack 4 die into die-cutting machine, positioning fold just below edge of die to preserve top fold; die-cut card to 33/4 x 5 inches.

3. Die-cut a 33/4 x 5-inch Mega Mat Stack 4 shape from melon cardstock. Stamp flourishes onto shape; ink edges.

4. Cut ribbon in half and wrap each piece around shape as shown, attaching ends to back. Adhere shape to card front using adhesive runner.

5. Die-cut a 23/4 x 31/2-inch Layerz Mat Stack 4 shape from melon cardstock.

6. Die-cut a 21/2 x 31/4-inch Mat Stack 4 shape from cream cardstock; center and adhere to melon shape.

7. Stamp cream shape with tree, open circle “leaves,” and sentiment as shown. Attach pearls over stamped leaves.

8. Attach embellished panel to card front as shown using foam tape.

9. Decorate inside of card as desired. •

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out. Don’t set the pearls permanently until the layout is complete so that you can

rearrange any areas where the colors and sizes don’t produce

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MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock: white,

brown, tan ȥ Gina K. Designs Hope Is Faith stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Copic® markers: E31, Y11, Y35, YR01,

YR12, YR18 ȥ Stampin’ Up! Square Lattice embossing

folder (#119976) ȥ Die-cutting and embossing machine ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide double-sided

adhesive

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from tan cardstock.

2. Cut a 41/8 x 51/4-inch piece from brown cardstock; center and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 37/8 x 5-inch piece from white cardstock. Stamp sentiment onto lower right corner.

4. Using black ink, stamp two or three butterflies onto another piece of white cardstock. Color using markers.

5. Cut out butterflies and adhere to stamped white cardstock piece as shown; trim edges even.

6. Emboss Square Lattice background onto butterflies panel; center and adhere to card front.


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2. Cut a 41/4 x 51/2-inch piece from brown cardstock. Using pearl paint as ink, stamp mums repeatedly on cardstock as shown. Let dry.

3. Trim stamped panel to 3 x 51/2 inches, cutting out image extending beyond edge as shown.

4. Wrap ribbon around stamped cardstock and tie ends in a bow as shown; V-notch ends.

5. Attach stamped panel to card front as shown using foam dots.

6. Die-cut a heart circle tag from blue cardstock; stamp sentiment onto tag and ink edges with brown dye ink. Tie tag onto ribbon as shown with blue thread.

7. Using brown pigment ink, stamp sentiment onto blue cardstock; sprinkle embossing powder over words and heat-emboss. Cut a rectangle around sentiment and adhere inside card. •

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (dark chocolate);

Stampin’ Up! (Baja breeze) ȥ Papertrey Ink stamp sets: Year of Flowers:

Mums, Year of Flowers: Roses, Mega Mixed Messages

ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Brilliance pigment (coffee bean); Stampin’ Up! dye (chocolate chip)

ȥ Martha Stewart aquarium pearl acrylic paint

ȥ Stampendous! clear detail embossing powder

ȥ Stampin’ Up! Baja breeze 5/8-inch-wide seam binding ribbon

ȥ Blue thread ȥ Papertrey Ink Tiny Tags die (#PTD-0107) ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Embossing heat tool ȥ American Crafts adhesive foam dots ȥ Paper adhesive

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2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from blue cardstock. Stamp Puzzle Parts pattern onto surface.

3. Die-cut a 2 x 2-inch Pinking Squares opening from stamped cardstock 1 inch from top. Adhere cardstock to card front.

4. Using brown ink, stamp teddy bear onto white cardstock; sprinkle embossing powder on image and heat-emboss.

5. Color teddy bear using markers. Cut out teddy bear and adhere to card front inside die-cut window.

6. Die-cut a 33/4 x 5/8-inch Banner (B) from blue cardstock. Stamp sentiment in center; heat-emboss in the same manner as before.

7. Score banner vertically 3/4, 7/8, 27/8 and 3 inches from left end; fold ends under as shown.

8. Attach center of banner to card front as shown using a foam dot; adhere banner ends using adhesive runner.


MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (dark

chocolate); Stampin’ Up! (Baja breeze); Georgia Pacific (white)

ȥ Stamp sets: Papertrey Ink (Baby Button Bits); Penny Black (Puzzle Parts)

ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Brilliance coffee bean ink pad

ȥ Stampendous! clear detail embossing powder

ȥ Copic® markers: BG10, BG11, BG13, E51, E55, E57

ȥ Copic® Colorless Blender (0) ȥ WPlus9 Design Studio dies: Banner Trio,

Clear Cut Stackers: Pinking Squares ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Embossing heat tool ȥ American Crafts adhesive foam dots ȥ 3M adhesive runner

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MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (cream);

Stampin’ Up! (red) ȥ Quilled Creations 1/8-inch-wide quilling

paper strips: red, orange, brown ȥ Waltzingmouse Stamps Frame-It

stamp set

ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento (tuxedo black); Stampin’ Up! dye (pumpkin pie)

ȥ Papertrey Ink Fancy Fans Textured Impressions embossing folder (#127751)

ȥ Die-cutting and embossing machine

ȥ Slotted quilling tool ȥ Tweezers ȥ Toothpicks ȥ Stampin’ Up! adhesive foam dots ȥ Elmer’s clear-drying glue

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Use a variety of colored quilling paper strips to

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1. Form a 41/4 x 41/4-inch card from cream cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 4-inch piece from red cardstock; emboss using Fancy Fans embossing folder. Attach to card front using foam dots.

3. Cut a 33/4 x 33/4-inch piece from cream cardstock. Using black ink, stamp frame onto cardstock as shown. Using orange ink, stamp sentiment onto cardstock as shown.

4. For leaf segment, use quilling tool to roll a 6-inch length of orange quilling paper into a Marquise (see illustration). Repeat three times for a total of four orange leaf segments.

5. Roll a 6-inch length of red quilling paper into a Marquise; repeat four times for a total of five red leaf segments.

6. Assemble and adhere three leaf segments together, combining colors, to create a leaf.

7. Repeat step 6 twice to make a total of three leaves.

8. For leaf stem, roll a 2-inch length of brown quilling paper into a Scroll (see illustration). Repeat twice for a total of three leaf stems.

9. Adhere leaves and stems to stamped cardstock panel as shown.

10. Attach panel to card front using foam dots. •

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MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock: almond cream,

dark fawn ȥ FarmHouse Paper Company Sugar Hill

12 x 12 Collection patterned papers ȥ Impression Obsession stamps:

Sm. Maple Leaf, With Deepest Sympathy ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Kaleidacolor

autumn leaves ink pad ȥ Spellbinders™ Labels One die templates

(#S4-161) ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Michaels Recollections adhesive

foam squares ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide double-sided

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1. Cut a 12 x 51/2-inch strip from patterned paper. Score paper vertically in thirds and accordion-fold to form a 4 x 51/2-inch card.

2. Die-cut a 27/8 x 27/8-inch Labels One opening from front panel, centering opening 5/8 inch from top edge.

3. Die-cut a 17/8 x 17/8-inch Labels One opening from center panel so that it will be centered in larger opening in front panel.

4. Stamp sentiment onto cream cardstock. Cut a rectangle around sentiment; adhere to brown cardstock and trim, leaving a border. Adhere to card front as shown.

5. Cut a 33/4 x 51/4-inch piece from cream cardstock; adhere to back panel inside card.

6. Die-cut and emboss a 17/8 x 17/8-inch Labels One shape from cream cardstock. Stamp maple leaf onto label.

7. Stamp a second maple leaf onto cream cardstock scrap; cut out, trimming off stem. Using foam square, attach trimmed leaf over first stamped leaf.

8. Attach label with leaf to back panel, centering leaf in openings. •

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Card); Stampin’ Up! (riding hood red); Gina K. Designs (grass green); Marco’s Paper (Cougar opaque natural, Kaleida-Paper brown, Kaleida-Paper light brown)

ȥ Patterned papers: American Crafts (Pumpkin Patch Caramel Corn); fall-theme

ȥ Stamps: Dearie Dolls Digi Stamps (Pumpkin Wagon Girl*); Our Daily Bread Designs (Blessings set)

ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento tuxedo black ink pad

ȥ Copic® markers: BV02, BV04, BV08, E000, E00, E01, E02, E07, E33, E35, E37, E93, G07, Y21, YG03, YG17, YR12, YR14, YR18, YR24

ȥ Copic® Colorless Blender (0) ȥ 2 copper round brads ȥ Paper-piercing tool ȥ Die templates: Spellbinders™

(Labels Fourteen #S4-290, Foliage Two #S5-129); Memory Box (Elegant Scrollwork #98153)

ȥ Embossing folders: Stampin’ Up! (Square Lattice #119976); Provo Craft (D’vine Swirl #37-1142)

ȥ Spellbinders™ Grand Calibur® ȥ Adhesive foam dots ȥ Paper adhesive ȥ Computer and printer

*Digital stamp can be found at the following link: http://deariedollsdigis. blog.com/2013/03/11/pumpkin-wagon- as-requested/

Card1. Form a 7 x 5-inch card from natural cardstock.

2. Cut one 61/2 x 41/2-inch panel from Caramel Corn paper with green edge at bottom. Emboss panel with D’vine Swirl embossing folder. Adhere to card front.

3. Cut one 61/2 x 41/2-inch panel from fall-theme paper. Stamp sentiment at center top of panel; emboss with Square Lattice embossing folder. Adhere inside card.

4. Using largest Labels Fourteen die template, cut a 41/2 x 27/8-inch window from center of card front. Die-cut desired leaves and scrolls from green, brown and light brown cardstock; adhere several pieces around window opening as shown. Adhere remaining pieces inside card near bottom edge.

5. Print out digital image onto white cardstock. Color image with markers and cut out. Adhere image inside card as shown using foam dots.

Pumpkin Box1. Cut 20 5/8 x 12-inch strips from Caramel Corn paper.

2. Lay strips on top of each other, plaid side facedown. Aligning edges, pierce a hole through center of strips. Insert a brad through hole and push back prongs to secure strips together (Photo 1).

3. Pierce a hole near each end of each strip. Beginning from the plaid side of one strip, insert a brad through one hole; curve opposite end of strip around and push brad through that hole also (Photo 2).

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4. Continue in the same manner, pushing the brad through both ends of each strip and forming a round shape as you work (Photo 3). Push back prongs to secure. Gently spread strips as needed to form pumpkin shape.

5. Die-cut desired leaves and scrolls from green and light brown cardstock; adhere to top of pumpkin. •

To use pumpkin as an ornament, adhere a folded

length of ribbon to center top. To use pumpkin as a treat

holder, carefully spread paper strips apart and slide small

gift inside; push strips back in place.

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This alphabet looks best when drawn very straight. Be sure to use a ruler for best results. Lightly draw your base guideline where you would like the bottom of each letter to “sit.” These letters are approximately 3–4 times as tall as they are wide. Adjust measurements to determine the height of each letter, and lightly draw a top guideline as well.

1. Using a pencil and ruler to keep lines straight, lightly draw each letter. The location of the horizontal crossbars in each letter can vary from top to bottom of the letter, so be creative and place them where they look best. Space letters about 1/4 inch apart.

2. Using your pencil, lightly draw small boxes at the ends and intersections of each letter line. Use completed alphabet as your placement guide.

3. Go back over your letters with a black pen, drawing boxes first and then letter lines. Be sure to avoid drawing inside the boxes with the black pen. Erase any visible pencil lines and fill in boxes with colored pencils or markers. •

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Enjoy FallSources: Cardstock from Bazzill Basics Paper Inc.; woodgrain and pink rose patterned papers from Studio Calico; orange chevron and blue floral patterned papers from Crate Paper; green dot patterned paper from Lily Bee Design; tan flag sticker from Simple Stories; black pens from Faber-Castell; colored pencils from General Pencil Co.; Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go Field House paper leaves from American Crafts; adhesives from Tombow USA.


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Card Design B y K i m b er Mc Gr ay

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MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics Lagoon cardstock ȥ Patterned papers: Bazzill Basics

Ambrosia (Detailed Chevron, Tablecloth); Jillibean Soup Chilled Cucumber Soup (Sherry Vinegar); BasicGrey True Love (Secret Admirer)

ȥ Jillibean Soup Placemats (white frames)

ȥ Studio Calico wood veneer arrow ȥ Pebbles Inc. Sunny Side mini

clothespin ȥ My Mind’s Eye The Sweetest Thing

Tangerine Together enamel dots ȥ 16 inches Bazzill Basics 1/4-inch-wide

Creamsicle Herringbone ribbon ȥ Adhesive foam squares ȥ Paper adhesive

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece of Tablecloth paper and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 21/2 x 51/2-inch strip from Secret Admirer paper and a 11/2 x 5- inch strip from Sherry Vinegar paper. V-notch bottom edge of each strip. Layer and adhere to card as shown.

4. Cut “HELLO” frame from Placemat sheet. Cut a 3 x 3-inch piece of Detailed Chevron paper and adhere to back of “HELLO” frame. Cut a 2 x 1-inch piece of cardstock and adhere behind die-cut “HELLO.”

5. Wrap ribbon around frame and tie a bow as shown; trim ends. Adhere frame to card front with foam squares.

6. Embellish card with mini clothes-pin, wood arrow and enamel dots as desired. •

Usually when you sit down to make a card or project of any kind, you start with a theme in mind, such as birthday. OK, great. You know you need to create a birthday card, but what do you do next? How do you pick the products you want to use? How do you select the color scheme?

One question often asked by beginning card makers or those who feel they are in a rut is, “How do you select the papers and embellishments you are going to use for each project?” One fun thing about paper crafting, or any hobby for that matter, is that we all have our own unique method to being creative. In this article, I will share a little about my creative work flow and how I approach designing projects.

Hello Card There are certain things you need to consider before

you start on any project. I usually begin by determining the theme of the card I need to create. For this exercise, let’s use a birthday theme since many of us make lots of those types of cards. The next thing to consider is who the recipient will be. Am I making a card for an older friend or a young, trendy teen? Another key factor to think about is whether the card will be for a male or female. These questions will help guide you to the styles of products you may want to consider using for your project. For instance, I wouldn’t pull out my pretty floral papers or detailed flower embellishments for a Father’s Day card (even

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though I really like those flowers!). Instead, I’d be considering woodgrain papers or perhaps sports-theme embellishments that would fit the personality or interests of the person receiving the card.

Next on the list of considerations is the selection of the papers and embellishments. Let’s say we’re making a general thinking-of-you card for someone who loves all the hottest trends. The first thing I start with is a piece of paper that has a design with multiple colors, such as a chevron patterned paper.

Next, I pull papers that coordinate with the colors in the chevron design. Look at each piece individually, keying in on the color and the pattern more than who makes the paper. Here, teal gingham, hot pink with white medallions, and a subtle yellow print are trendy patterns that match the chevron perfectly.

Selecting papers from different manufacturers will allow you a wider group of products to choose from. If you prefer, there is nothing wrong with grabbing a few papers from one specific collection where the manufacturer has coordinated colors and designs for you. The final papers that I select are one or two sheets of solid-color cardstock that coordinate with my patterned papers. For this card, I debated between a subtle yellow and a bold teal. The teal is what I ended up using, but either would have been great with this card.

Selecting embellishments is similar to selecting your accessories when you get dressed. Sometimes you want a little color to contrast and “pop” against your outfit, and other times you choose classic earrings or an understated necklace that is your go-to piece of jewelry. It’s the same with card making.

For this trendy-style card, I selected items that are punched up with color and a few pieces that are new and cool embellishments. I used enamel dots and wood ve-neer pieces along with a photo frame die cut wrapped in a bright orange chevron ribbon. All of these items are in the same hues of the chevron patterned paper. The wood pieces add a bit of understated color to help ground the “pops” of color.

Thanks So Much CardNext, let’s tackle a thank you card that could be for your

mom or sweet neighbor. You know that these women in your life enjoy a softer color palette and classic style. For this card, I began with a feminine-looking paper with a cross-stitch–in-spired rose motif. This paper collection includes many great coordinating products, so I chose some 3-D stickers and die-cut sentiment tags to use. I also selected a paper doily, mini pearls, heart and pearl stickpins and a few beautiful ribbons.

Finally, I selected pink and a light blue cardstock for possible card bases. In the end, I used pink cardstock under the main patterned paper that I started with to select all my other products. This happens often for me. When I start layering different papers and embellishments on my card, I tend to edit out some of the items so the final design doesn’t overwhelm the message and the focus of the card.

Happy Birthday Card Finally, let’s talk about making cards for the boys and men

in our lives. Guys don’t typically appreciate overly ornate cards, so I like to start with neutral colors and natural

One fun thing about paper crafting is that we all have our own unique method to

being creative.



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MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics pink cardstock ȥ Anna Griffin Hope Chest

Cross-Stitch Roses patterned paper

ȥ Anna Griffin Hope Chest 3-D Art Stickers

ȥ Anna Griffin Hope Chest Die-Cut Words

ȥ White paper doily

ȥ May Arts 3/4-inch-wide white satin ribbon

ȥ Doodlebug Design white mini self-adhesive pearls

ȥ Little Yellow Bicycle stickpins: 1 pink heart, 1 white pearl

ȥ Adhesive foam squares ȥ Paper adhesive


2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece of Roses paper. Wrap ribbon around paper panel and tie a bow; trim ends. Adhere panel to card front with foam squares and align top edges.

3. Cut a paper doily in half and adhere one half to top edge of paper panel as shown.

4. Adhere die-cut sentiment to card as shown with foam squares.

5. Embellish card with flower stickers, pearls and stickpins as desired. •

materials for my masculine cards. Kraft card bases and accessories are very versatile and ideal to use on cards for men. I like to have wooden buttons and metal clips on hand to use as embellishments, along with jute and twill to use as my trims instead of pretty crochet laces and satin ribbons. These items are great for any masculine card, whether it be a birthday or Father’s Day card, and coordinate with all colors and patterns you select.

I also selected a few patterned papers for my mas-culine card, including a green plaid with a pop of teal, a green and black patterned paper, and finally, a nice neutral wooden ruler paper. Another good print to use would be newspaper or book-print patterns. From the green plaid paper, I used the pop of teal to select the alphabet stickers. Finally, I pulled sheets of kraft and green cardstock for my card bases. Either of these would be perfect for this card and would help to enhance the overall design with a bit of color. Even though I used a lot of neutrals, the card still has color and showcases the birthday theme well.



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MATERIALS ȥ Jillibean Soup kraft cardstock ȥ Jillibean Soup patterned papers:

Irish Farm House Soup (Barley, Sliced Turnip, Sea Salt), Fresh Vegetable Soup (Bite Size Bits)

ȥ Jillibean Soup stickers: Irish Farm House Soup (Label), Alphabeans (Blueberry Teal)

ȥ Jillibean Soup medium kraft tag

ȥ JIllibean Soup buttons ȥ Maya Road white star stickpin ȥ 3 (8-inch) lengths May

Arts twine ȥ Stampin’ Up! mini clip ȥ Corner-rounder punch ȥ Mini stapler ȥ Adhesive foam squares ȥ Paper adhesive


2. Cut a 41/4 x 11/4-inch strip from each of the four patterned papers. Referring to photo, round bottom corners on Bite Size Bits strip and top corners on Sea Salt strip. Adhere paper strips to card front with foam squares.

3. Tie twine lengths through top of kraft tag into a bow; trim ends.

4. Attach stickers to tag to spell “HAPPY birthday.” Use a foam square to attach star sticker to tag.

5. Attach label stickers to tag as shown; secure with staples.

6. Thread twine through buttons and tie knots on back; trim excess. Adhere buttons to tag.

7. Adhere tag to card front with foam squares.

8. Use mini clip to attach stickpin to tag as shown. •

As you can see, I start with one piece of patterned paper and pull from there to determine all of my colors and em-bellishments. It is also good to keep a lot of basics on hand to use with any card theme or color combination. You will always find kraft cardstock and tags, natural twine, white ribbon, but-tons of every color and white pearls on my craft table. These basics are easy to grab when I need just the right piece for a project. •



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MATERIALS ȥ Hobby Lobby cardstock: black,

white, green ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™

silver Classic Photo Corners ȥ Flourishes Falling Leaves stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Sulyn Industries silver microbeads ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™:

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1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from black cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch rectangle from white cardstock and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 33/4 x 5-inch rectangle from green cardstock. Attach photo corners to corners of green rectangle; adhere to card front.

4. Stamp sentiment onto white cardstock. Cut a 17/8 x 13/8-inch rectangle around sentiment and adhere to black cardstock; trim a small border.

5. Attach a 33/4-inch length of foam tape across center of card front as shown and remove protective liner (Photo 1).

6. Attach sentiment panel to card front, positioning it centered on foam tape. Add small pieces of foam tape to reverse side of sentiment panel to secure.

7. Add microbeads on top of foam tape strip, gently pushing beads down to secure (Photo 2). •


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2. Cut a 33/4 x 21/2-inch piece of burgundy patterned paper and adhere to card front as shown.

3. Working with a sheet of 3-D Foam Hearts, peel off top liners from one large and five small foam hearts.

4. With brush, tap and swirl three shades of Perfect Pearls onto large heart. Add gold color to five small hearts.

5. Stamp “Thank You” onto large heart. Stamp another sentiment inside card.

6. Adhere one small heart inside card below sentiment.

7. Adhere remaining hearts to card front as shown. •

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MATERIALS ȥ The Paper Company™/TPC

Studio™ kraft cardstock ȥ Glitz Design French Kiss 6 x 6

paper pack ȥ Flourishes Tag Lines stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Ranger Perfect Pearls: green

patina, perfect bronze, heirloom gold

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MATERIALS ȥ Papertrey Ink rustic cream cardstock ȥ Patterned papers: Pink Paislee

(Cottage Farms Crate); Authentique (Lively Flutter, Carefree Jovial); Lily Bee Design (Christmas Cheer Mrs. Claus)

ȥ Decorative circle tag ȥ American Crafts Kringle & Co. Decorative

Envelope Tags ȥ American Crafts Amy Tangerine Yes,

Please Collection: Details Opportunity Dimensional Stickers, Simplify Vellum Shapes, light brown envelope

ȥ Pink Paislee Prairie Hill Bitty Blocks alphabet stickers

ȥ Paper Smooches Falling For You stamp set ȥ Ink pads: brown, Papertrey Ink true black ȥ Copic® marker: YG25 ȥ Clear ultrafine glitter ȥ Green button ȥ Ribbon: May Arts (7/8-inch-wide green

gingham); Canvas Corp. (natural hemp rope twine)

ȥ Studio Calico washi tape in 2 different colors/prints

ȥ Paintbrush ȥ Fiskars corner-rounder punch ȥ Sewing machine with white thread ȥ Therm O Web: adhesive sheets, 1/4-inch-

wide double-sided tape, adhesive foam dots, adhesive runner, adhesive dots

1. Form a 41/2 x 51/2-inch card from cardstock. Round bottom corners with corner-rounder punch; ink edges brown.

2. Cut a 15/8 x 5-inch piece and a 21/2 x 5-inch piece of Cottage Farms Crate paper. Attach both pieces to an adhesive sheet, aligning edges and stripes as shown (Photo 1).

3. Cut off adhesive sheet along edges of paper pieces. Round all corners of paper piece.

4. Attach lengths of double-sided tape over stripes. Trim excess tape along edges of paper (Photo 2). Press each length of tape down firmly; remove protective strip from each length.

5. Apply glitter over paper piece, pressing glitter gently into adhesive (Photo 3). Use paintbrush to remove excess glitter.

6. Remove backing from paper piece and adhere to card front.

7. Referring to photo, machine-stitch a decorative envelope tag to a light brown envelope. Add pieces of washi tape to upper right corner of envelope. Adhere to card front with adhesive dots.

8. Thread gingham ribbon through hole at top of tag and tie a knot; trim ribbon ends.

9. Adhere circle tag to card as shown.

10. Attach “FaLL” alphabet stickers and wood and vellum stickers to card as shown.

11. Using black ink, stamp acorn onto Flutter, Jovial and Mrs. Claus papers. Referring to photo, cut out pieces; layer and adhere pieces together, using foam dots to adhere leaves. Use marker to outline leaves. Adhere assembled acorn to card as shown with adhesive dots.

12. Thread twine through button and tie a bow on front; trim ends. Adhere button to acorn with an adhesive dot. •

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Basketball Is Life D e si g n b y Sh a n non Morg a n for Xy r on

MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock: raven,

white, hazard ȥ Heidi Swapp Color Shine Georgia

peach mist ȥ SRM Stickers: Say It With Stickers

Mini – Basketball (#40003), Express Yourself – Athlete (#42001), Have A Ball – Basketball (#47002)

ȥ Pens: Uni-Ball Signo (white); American Crafts (black)

ȥ Timeless Twine graphite gray baker’s twine

ȥ Adhesive foam dots ȥ Martha Stewart craft glue ȥ Xyron: 2-inch Cheetah Runner,

Teresa Collins Sticker Maker

Project note: Distress edges of cardstock pieces as desired by dragging edge of scissors along cardstock edges.

1. Form a 61/2 x 41/2-inch card from black cardstock. Spray card front with peach color mist; let dry.

2. Cut the following pieces from cardstock: two 23/4 x 13/4-inch white, two 3 x 2-inch white, two 23/4 x 13/4-inch orange and two 3 x 2-inch orange.

3. Spray all white rectangles with peach color mist; let dry.

4. Using Cheetah Runner, apply adhesive to back of each 23/4 x 13/4-inch rectangle. Adhere white rectangles to 3 x 2-inch orange rectangles; adhere orange rectangles to 3 x 2-inch white rectangles.

5. Outline rectangles with black pen as desired.

6. Attach stickers to orange rectangles as shown.

7. Adhere assembled rectangles to card front as shown using Cheetah Runner.

8. For twine “nets,” run diagonal lines of craft glue across white panels in one direction first. Lay twine on top of glue lines, cutting to fit. Then run lines of craft glue diagonally in opposite direction. In the same manner, adhere twine on top of glue lines to create a crisscross effect.

9. Attach large basketball sticker to black cardstock; cut out. Using Sticker Maker, adhere basketball to card as shown.

10. Cut a 45/8 x 3/4-inch piece of white cardstock. Attach “[basketball is life]” sticker on piece. Use foam dots to adhere sentiment to card front.

11. Add a decorative border on card front with white pen. •



Star Coach D e si g n b y Sh a r on C a l l i s for Xy r on

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: American Crafts (white); We

R Memory Keepers Red, White, Blue collection (dark blue textured)

ȥ We R Memory Keepers Red, White & Blue patterned papers: Hero, Patriotic Alphabet, Celebration, Fireworks

ȥ Ranger Distress faded jeans ink pad ȥ 11 inches The Twinery maraschino

baker’s twine ȥ Silhouette cutting files: Collegiate

Letters (#13110, #13111, #13112), Thanks (#8063), Pennant (#1365), Echo Park Stars (#27272)

ȥ Silhouette electronic cutting machine ȥ Crafter’s Companion/Darice double-

sided adhesive foam squares ȥ Xyron Creative Stations: 5-inch, 9-inch

1. Form a 7 x 5-inch card from white cardstock.

2. Cut a 67/8 x 47/8-inch piece of Fireworks paper and a 67/8 x 13/4-inch strip from Celebration paper; ink edges of both. Pass both pieces through 9-inch Creative Station. Layer and adhere pieces to card front.

3. Use electronic cutting machine and Collegiate Letters files to cut “COACH”; cut base layers from dark blue cardstock and top layers from Hero star patterned paper. Pass letters through 5-inch Creative Station and assemble as shown. Adhere to card front using foam squares.

4. Using electronic cutting machine, cut a pennant from dark blue cardstock.

5. In the same manner, cut base layer of

“thanks” from Hero star patterned paper; cut top layer of “thanks” and star shape from Patriotic Alphabet paper.

6. Pass “thanks” pieces through 5-inch Creation Station; layer and adhere together.

7. Referring to photo, adhere “thanks” to pennant and pass all pieces through 5-inch Creative Station.

8. Pass baker’s twine through 5-inch Creative Station. Thread twine through open end of pennant as shown and adhere to card front.

9. Ink edges of star shape and adhere to card as shown with foam squares.




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If you don’t have foam squares to give your card dimension, you can make your own by passing a strip of regular craft foam through the Creative Station on both sides. Cut to size and you have

instant adhesive foam squares.

Halloween OwlD e si g n b y Gi n i W i l l i a m s C a g le for Xy r on



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MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (rusted);

WorldWin (butternut squash, black ice dust); CutCardStock.com (cryogen white)

ȥ Die Cuts With A View The Witches Brew Stack

ȥ Hampton Art stamps: Spooky Owl, “BE HAPPY”

ȥ Clearsnap ink pads: clear embossing, black pigment

ȥ Clearsnap Smooch gold lame ink ȥ WOW! primary ebony embossing

powder ȥ Copic® markers: V12, V15, V17, Y13,

YG03, YG23, YR12, YR15, YR17 ȥ May Arts 11/4-inch-wide orange/ivory

striped grosgrain ribbon ȥ The Robin’s Nest Lily Pad Dew Drops ȥ Cheery Lynn Designs dies: Fiona’s

Magic Window (#FRM140), Oval Classic – LG Silver Stackers (#L-7)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Embossing heat tool ȥ Xyron: 9-inch Creative Station,

adhesive foam squares, Mega Runner, Adhesive Eraser

1. Form a 5 x 7-inch card from rust cardstock.

2. Cut a 41/2 x 61/2-inch piece of stars patterned paper and adhere to black cardstock; trim a small border.

3. Wrap a length of ribbon around center of layered panel and adhere ends to back. Adhere panel to card front.

4. Using Fiona’s Magic Window die, cut five frames from orange cardstock and one frame from plaid patterned paper (Photo 1). Die-cut one additional frame from orange cardstock for inside of card.

5. Run die cuts through Creative Station to apply adhesive to back of each. Use adhesive eraser to remove any residual adhesive from frames.

6. Stack five orange frames on top of each other and adhere together, creating a faux chipboard base (Photo 2).

Add patterned paper frame as top layer. Adhere to a 41/4 x 51/2-inch piece of black cardstock. Adhere panel to card as shown.

7. Stamp image onto yellow patterned paper with embossing ink; sprinkle on embossing powder and heat-emboss.

8. Using Oval Classic dies, cut a 21/2 x 41/8-inch oval around image. Color image with markers. Ink edges of oval black.

9. Stamp image two times onto white cardstock with embossing ink; heat-emboss and color in the same manner as before.

10. Cut out selected parts of images. Layer and adhere pieces to original stamped image using foam tape.

11. Adhere assembled image oval to card front as shown.

12. Add a Dew Drop embellishment to center of flower. Accent image with gold lame ink as desired.

13. Tie a bow with ribbon; trim ends. Adhere bow to card as shown.

14. Stamp sentiment on remaining die-cut frame with embossing ink; heat-emboss in the same manner as before. Adhere frame inside card. •

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Control the thickness of the faux chipboard piece by

varying the number of layered die cuts. To achieve the look of purchased chipboard, cut the

designs from kraft paper.



Vintage Thanks CardD e si g n b y Ta ny a FoxBu rl a p B ow C l ip b y Sm it h a K a t t i for Glue D ot s

MATERIALS ȥ Stampin’ Up! cardstock: chocolate chip,

crumb cake, very vanilla ȥ Bazzill Basics Heritage Kit Papers:

Tabs & Notes, Clocks ȥ Close To My Heart For a Friend

Occasions stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Paperclip ȥ 4 copper mini brads

ȥ Ribbon: My Mind’s Eye (burlap); American Crafts (brown twine); Stampin’ Up! (5/8-inch-wide cream lace)

ȥ Spellbinders™ Grand Large Labels die templates (#LF-168)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ 1/16-inch hole punch ȥ Glue Dots: Ultra-Thin, Micro, Pop Up

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Bow Clip1. Cut a 3-inch piece of burlap ribbon. Place 1-inch adhesive strip in center; fold ends of ribbon into the middle and secure to adhesive strip (Photo 1).

2. Adhere micro adhesive dot to center front and back of ribbon piece (Photo 2).

3. Holding clip close to burlap bow, wrap twine around bow and clip as shown (Photo 3).

4. Secure end of twine on back of bow with micro adhesive dot (Photo 4).

Card 1. Form a 5 x 5-inch card from brown cardstock.

2. Cut a 41/2 x 41/2-inch piece from Clocks patterned paper. Wrap lace around patterned paper piece as shown; secure ends to back. Adhere paper to card front.

3. Using Grand Large Labels die, cut and emboss smallest label shape from kraft cardstock; adhere to brown cardstock and trim a narrow border. Insert brads at corners as shown.

4. Cut journaling piece and tab from Tabs & Notes paper. Referring to photo, adhere tab to edge of label piece.

5. Stamp “Thanks So Very Much” on cream cardstock; cut out. Adhere to bottom of journaling piece with Pop Up adhesive dots.

6. Adhere piece to label panel. Slide bow clip onto panel; adhere panel to card front as shown. •

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Frightfully SpookyD e si g n b y A n n C or bier e - S c ot t for Xy r on

MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics raven cardstock ȥ Patterned papers: Bazzill Basics All

Hallows Eve (Spider Damask/Cauldron Bubbles, Crow Cameos, Witch’s Warts); We R Memory Keepers Black Widow (Haunted House); Authentique Enchanted (Spellbound)

ȥ Authentique Enchanted stickers: details, elements

ȥ Ranger Distress black soot ink pad ȥ May Arts 3/8-inch-wide ribbon:

10 inches orange sheer, 9 inches olive green textured

ȥ We R Memory Keepers Black Widow metal flower

ȥ EK Success punches: 2-inch scallop circle, 3-inch scallop circle, 1-inch circle, 11/4-inch circle, 23/8-inch circle

ȥ Adhesive foam squares ȥ Xyron: 5-inch Creative Station,

Mega Runner


2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece of Spider Damask paper; ink edges and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 2 x 31/2-inch strip of Cauldron Bubbles paper; V-notch bottom end creating a banner. Ink edges and adhere to lower right corner of card front as shown.

4. Punch a 3-inch scallop circle and a 1-inch circle from Crow Cameos paper.

5. Punch a 23/8-inch circle from Haunted House paper.

6. Punch a 2-inch scallop circle from Witch’s Warts paper.

7. Punch a 11/4-inch circle from black cardstock.

8. Ink edges of all circles.

9. Fold each length of ribbon in half, forming loops. Adhere ribbon loops at top of banner as shown.

10. Referring to photo, stack and adhere all circles from steps 4–7 and metal flower together, using foam squares to adhere black circle to metal flower. Adhere assembled stack to card front as shown.

11. Ink edges of raven postage stamp and sentiment stickers; attach to lower left area of card.

12. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece of Spellbound paper; ink edges on lined side and adhere inside card. Embellish inside of card with stickers as desired. •



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Happy Halloween D e si g n b y A n ge l a Plo e g m a n for Xy r on

MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock: majestic purple

medium, black, intense orange ȥ Stamp sets: Waltzingmouse

(Very Vintage Labels No. 25); Hero Arts (Spooky Halloween)

ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko VersaFine onyx black ink pad

ȥ Spellbinders™ die templates: Labels Twenty-Five (#S5-077), Just Swingin’ (#S4-391)

ȥ Ranger star dust Stickles Dry Fine Glitter ȥ Xyron 5-inch Creative Station ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™ adhesive

foam squares ȥ Beacon instant-dry paper adhesive

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from purple cardstock.

2. Die-cut and emboss a Just Swingin’ tree scene and border from black cardstock in a single cut.

3. Die-cut Just Swingin’ border from purple cardstock. Run border piece through Creative Station. Adhere tree scene from step 2 to purple piece, aligning edges.

4. Fill negative space with glitter; tap gently to remove excess.

5. Stamp a label border and Halloween sentiment onto orange cardstock. Using a slightly larger label die, cut and emboss a label shape around stamped sentiment. Adhere to glittered panel with instant-dry glue.

6. Adhere panel to card front with foam squares.



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Filling the negative space of a die cut with glitter is a great finish to any card design. Use a

semi-transparent glitter to allow your background paper color to show through and create a

perfect match every time!


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Sparkly TreatD e si g n b y A ud r e y Pet t it for T her m O Web

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Kraft Outlet kraft; cream ȥ My Mind’s Eye Mischievous Collection:

6 x 6 paper pad, Accessory Sheet, Decorative Brads

ȥ Maya Road kraft library card envelope (#K1347)

ȥ Sweet Stamp Shop Haunted House stamp set

ȥ Stampin’ Up! dye ink pads: dark gray, brown

ȥ Stampin’ Up! black embossing powder ȥ Doodlebug Design silver glitter ȥ Black fine-tip pen ȥ American Crafts ribbon: 3/8-inch-wide

black, 1/4-inch-wide silver organdy ȥ Sizzix eclips Holiday cartridge (#656167) ȥ Sizzix eclips electronic cutting machine ȥ Papertrey Ink Fabulous Frames

Die Collection (#PTD-0286) ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Embossing heat tool ȥ Sewing machine with black thread ȥ Therm O Web: adhesive runner, adhesive

sheets, small adhesive dots, double-sided press-on adhesive fabric tape, adhesive foam squares




Project note: Ink all edges of paper pieces brown.

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from kraft cardstock; ink edges dark gray.

2. Cut a 33/4 x 5-inch piece of orange striped paper and adhere to a 4 x 51/4-inch piece of black checked paper. Set aside.

3. Peel backing off of one adhesive sheet and adhere to a sheet of kraft cardstock. Using Fabulous Frames die, cut frame from adhesive-covered cardstock. Peel off top protective layer of die-cut frame and cover entire frame with glitter.

4. Adhere a piece of black star paper to back of frame so pattern shows through to front. Adhere frame to layered paper panel from step 2 as shown.

5. Attach polka-dot photo corners to bottom corners of frame.

6. Adhere a 4-inch length of black ribbon across paper panel as shown using fabric tape.

7. Machine-stitch along edges of orange paper panel. Adhere assembled panel to card front.

8. Tie a length of black ribbon into a bow; trim ends. Tie a bow from silver ribbon; trim ends. Attach a star brad to center of silver bow. Layer and adhere bows to card as shown.

9. Attach several adhesive dots to front of kraft envelope; cover dots with embossing powder and heat-emboss. Adhere envelope to card as shown.

10. Tuck orange die-cut tag from Accessory Sheet into envelope, trimming tag as needed to fit.

11. Using electronic cutting machine and cartridge, cut two ghosts from cream cardstock. Adhere ghosts to card as shown using foam squares as desired.

12. Using dark gray ink, stamp “trick or treat” onto die-cut tag as shown; add a decorative brad to tag and adhere to card with foam squares.



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C’est Joli CardD e si g n b y B et h P i n g r y for S C R A PB O OK A DH E S I V E S BY 3L™



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MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: The Paper Company™/TPC

Studio™ (kraft); Hobby Lobby (black) ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™

Classic Photo Corners: black, gold ȥ Glitz Design French Kiss Collection:

6 x 6 paper pack, clear stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Glitter: black, gold ȥ Craft knife ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™:

black 3-D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner Permanent Strips


1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from kraft cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch rectangle from black cardstock. Attach gold photo corners to corners of rectangle and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 33/4 x 5-inch rectangle from ivory patterned paper. Stamp Eiffel Tower and “C’est Joli” on panel as shown. Attach black photo corners to corners of panel and adhere to card front.

4. Working with a sheet of black foam squares, align a ruler diagonally across four squares. Use craft knife to cut a line along ruler to slice top liners (Photo 1). Move cut squares to edge of sheet or to an empty sheet; trim sheet to remove only those four squares.

5. Remove half of the liner on each square; add gold glitter and lightly press, then shake off excess (Photo 2).

6. Remove other half of liners on squares and add black glitter; lightly press and shake off excess (Photo 3).

7. Referring to photo, position and adhere glittered foam squares to card front. •

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techniques such as the glitter technique used on this card. It keeps the full sheets

clean and glitter free!


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Hello, crafty friends. I do hope you have enjoyed a summer full of memories in the making. Carving out some crafting time does become a little difficult during the busy summer months, but I hope you’re able to set aside some time for yourself as summer winds down and we look forward to autumn.

I’d love to see what you create in response to the challenges in this issue. Please share them with us on the CardMaker Facebook page.

Challenge 1 7/23/13On My HonorRemember the old saying “You’re only as good as your word”? I have been a Girl Scout leader for three years now. As many volunteers have discovered, sometimes volunteer work is where our passions lie, and that becomes a big part of who we are. “On my honor,” I promised these girls that I would be there for them and try my best to make them a priority. Create a card this week that showcases a relation-ship that you have promised, on your honor, to always make a priority. What—or who—is most important to you?

Challenge 2 7/30/13Christmas in JulyIt’s not too early to think about Christmas card designs. A few chilly snowflakes may help take the sting out of the summer heat too. Try a few designs this week, and choose your favorite to share with us for inspiration.

Challenge 3 8/6/13Birthday SplashSummer birthdays have a great advantage: Party by the pool! Create a birthday card with a summer pool party feel.

Challenge 4 8/13/13Batter Up!Make a card inspired by baseball. Try to think outside the box—or diamond, in this case. Your card can be baseball themed or inspired by one motif found in baseball, such as the diamond, the stitching on a ball, the pinstripes on a uniform, the peanut shells in the stands—anything that means “baseball” to you.

Challenge 5 8/20/13Picking On YouAny time you can add a natural ele-ment and dimension to your card, it’s a good day. Using toothpicks, create a background or design element on your card.

Challenge 6 8/27/13ChalkboardThe kids are heading back to school. I think chalkboards are a thing of the past in most schools these days, but remember the good old days? Use black cardstock on the front of your card along with some white paint, ink or chalk, and “doodle up” the chalkboard. Otherwise, you may find yourself writing “I will complete the CardMaker Challenge” 100 times!

Challenge 7 9/3/13LeftoversDo any other crafts interest you? Look at scraps or new materials from those crafts and use them on a card. Then show us!


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On My Honor D e si g n b y L or a Br i n k m a n

Sources: Teal cardstock from Bazzill Basics Paper Inc.; tan cardstock from Michaels Stores Inc.; white cardstock from Georgia Pacific; X-Press It Blending Card and markers from Copic®/Imagination International Inc.; early espresso Core’dinations cardstock and 13/4-inch circle, 23/8-inch scalloped circle, and corner-rounder punches from Stampin’ Up!; Scout Sophia stamp from Paper Pretties; adhesive runner from 3M.

Challenge 8 9/10/13By DesignThere are so many great different brands of embossing folders, plates and tools on the market. I have quite a collection in my craft room. Use an embossing folder and highlight some of the design with paint, chalk, ink or embellishments.

Challenge 9 9/17/13ElevenThe girl turns 11 today. She is my crafting buddy and the coolest Girl Scout I know. Create a card using a total of 11 items. Your card base counts as one, as does each additional piece of paper cardstock.

Challenge 10 9/24/13Cupcake CuteEntertaining is so much fun when you have a cute way to display cupcakes. But maybe that’s just my house! Create a cupcake-shape card using pink, green and yellow.

Challenge 11 10/1/13Creepy CrawliesCreate a card with a spider on it. It doesn’t have to be for Halloween (but those are the creepiest). Draw that spider, cut it, form it, stamp it—do whatever you must to get our eight-legged friend on the front of your masterpiece.

Challenge 12 10/8/13Sketch BookI’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: I love card sketches when I’m stuck and just can’t get started. Rarely do my cards end up looking like the sketch, but the basic elements are there. Use the sketch found on page 98 in this issue to launch your creative mind into action.

Challenge 13 10/15/13ThankfulThanksgiving is coming up, and we should be reflecting on all those things for which we are most thankful. But what about the other stuff—like dirty dishes, piles of laundry, and mud tracked across clean floors? This week, take 30 seconds and think of something you are not thankful for. Got it? Good. Now, think of a reason to be thankful for it. Trust me, there is a silver lining. You just have to look hard sometimes. Create a card conveying that transformation of the mind. •


So Thankful for You D e si g n b y L a t i sh a Yo a st

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Gina K. Designs (white);

American Crafts (cricket glitter); Bazzill Basics (orange)

ȥ Webster’s Pages Sweet Notes Special Delivery patterned paper

ȥ Webster’s Pages Sweet Notes black-and-white mini birds bag

ȥ 43/4 x 63/4-inch clear glassine envelope ȥ 31/2-inch white paper doily ȥ Lawn Fawn So Thankful stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Copic® markers: G17, Y38, YR04 ȥ 5/8-inch-wide black-and-

white gingham ribbon ȥ Lawn Fawn Trimmings cord:

orange, lime ȥ Spellbinders™ Standard Circles

LG die templates (#S4-114) ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Punches: corner rounder, 3/16-inch hole ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™: adhesive

foam squares, adhesive runner

1. Cut a 4 x 33/4-inch piece from Special Delivery paper; adhere to glassine envelope as shown.

2. Adhere paper doily to upper left corner of Special Delivery paper.

3. Wrap gingham ribbon around top of glassine envelope; tie ends in a bow as shown. Trim ribbon ends.

4. Adhere mini birds bag to envelope as shown.

5. Die-cut a 23/8-inch Standard Circles LG circle from green glitter cardstock; attach to bag as shown using foam squares.

6. Stamp sentiment onto white cardstock. Cut a rectangle around sentiment; cut V-notches in both ends. Attach sentiment to bag as shown using a foam square.

7. Stamp large pumpkin onto white cardstock; color using markers. Cut out and attach to green glitter circle as shown using a foam square.

8. For tag, cut a 21/2 x 31/2-inch piece from orange cardstock; round bottom corners.

9. Cut a 21/4 x 31/4-inch piece from white cardstock; round bottom corners. Stamp two small pumpkins at bottom of piece; inking stamp with green marker, stamp tendrils. Color pumpkins using markers.

10. Center and adhere stamped cardstock to orange cardstock. Punch hole near top edge; thread orange and lime cords through hole and trim ends. Insert tag into birds bag. •

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Card making with paper bags is all the rage. Discover 11 must-make projects right here!

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There’s no need to cut into full-size paper sheets to make

this project. Scraps work just great!



Celebrate D e si g n b y Me g a n K l a uer for C r a t e Pa p er

MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics pale yellow

cardstock ȥ Crate Paper Party Day patterned

papers: Cake Batter, Growth Chart, Wish, Accents & Tags

ȥ Crate Paper Party Day Vellum Party Bags & Envelopes

ȥ Crate Paper Party Day cardstock stickers: Mini Alpha, Labels & Borders

ȥ Crate Paper Party Day Accents chipboard stickers

ȥ Crate Paper Party Day Ephemera Pack cardstock die cuts

ȥ Crate Paper Party Day Happy Birthday stamp set

ȥ Ranger Industries/Jenni Bowlin fountain pen ink pad

ȥ Sewing machine with white thread

ȥ American Crafts adhesive dots ȥ Double-sided adhesive


2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from Cake Batter patterned paper; center and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 4 x 43/8-inch piece from Wish patterned paper; lay atop card with left edge even with fold. Over paper, layer green striped vellum bag, then white polka-dot vellum bag, with bags’ open edges on right side and excess vellum folded over to back of card. Machine-stitch all layers to card front 1/4 inch from fold.

4. Adhere excess portions of vellum bags to back of card.

5. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from Growth Chart patterned paper. Adhere inside card; stamp with sentiment.

6. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from Cake Batter patterned paper; adhere inside card front, concealing stitching.

7. Embellish card with desired ephemera, inserting cardstock tickets or other pieces into vellum bags as desired. •


Harvest Blessings Card & Bag D e si g n s b y D e en a Z ie g ler for Si z z i x

Card1. Form a 25/8 x 43/8-inch card from kraft cardstock.

2. Cut a 23/8 x 41/8-inch piece from patterned paper; adhere to card front.

3. Die-cut vines with flowers from green cardstock; sponge green. Cut off one leaf; reserve. Adhere vines to card as shown.

4. Die-cut matching vines with flowers from patterned paper; sponge flowers orange.



MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock:

white, kraft, green tea ȥ Gray patterned papers ȥ Tim Holtz Idea-ology Kraft

Glassine Paper Stash Pad ȥ Ranger Distress ink pads:

pumice stone, spiced marmalade, peeled paint

ȥ Black fine-tip pen ȥ Natural-color button ȥ 6 tiny orange self-adhesive

rhinestones ȥ Divine Twine orange slice

baker’s twine ȥ Natural raffia

ȥ Sizzix Texture Fades Bubble & Honeycomb Embossing Folders Set (#657846)

ȥ Sizzix dies: Movers & Shapers die by Tim Holtz (In the Bag #657842), Sizzlits (Flower and Vines Set #658069), Framelits (Labels, Funky #658362)


ȥ Craft sponges ȥ Double-sided adhesive ȥ Computer with printer

(optional)

Cut off flowers and adhere over matching green cardstock flowers, applying adhesive in centers only and bending petals up slightly. Adhere rhinestones to flower centers.

5. Hand-print, or use computer to generate, sentiment onto white cardstock. Die-cut a label around sentiment; ink edges brown. Adhere label and reserved leaf to card front as shown.

Bag1. Die-cut a 3 x 4-inch In the Bag gift bag from glassine paper; assemble.

2. Die-cut a second gift bag from glassine paper. Cut off bag front and emboss with Honeycomb embossing folder; adhere to front of first gift bag.

3. Cut a 3 x 1-inch strip from patterned paper; adhere to bag front as shown.

4. Die-cut vines with flowers from green cardstock; sponge green and adhere to bag as shown.

5. Die-cut matching vines with flowers from patterned paper; sponge flowers orange. Cut off flowers and adhere over matching green cardstock flowers, applying adhesive in flower centers only and bending petals up slightly. Adhere rhinestones to flower centers.

6. Hand-print, or use computer to generate, sentiment onto white cardstock. Cut a pennant shape around sentiment and ink edges brown; adhere to bag front as shown.

7. Wrap raffia around bag as shown, tying ends in a bow. Thread twine through holes in button and tie ends in a bow; attach button to raffia bow as shown.

8. Insert card into bag. •




Happy Halloween D e si g n b y Ji l l C or ne l l for Web s t er ’s Pa ge s Pattern on page 94

MATERIALS ȥ American Crafts black cardstock ȥ Webster’s Pages Once Upon a

Halloween patterned paper ȥ Webster’s Pages Once Upon a

Halloween stickers: Sentiments, Tags and Prompts

ȥ Webster’s Pages yellow striped mini bag

ȥ Webster’s Pages resin flower ȥ Stamp Anna orange crinkled

seam binding ribbon ȥ Craft knife ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ American Crafts double-sided

adhesive ȥ Adhesive dots


2. Cover card front with pieces cut from patterned papers.

3. Using the pattern on page 94, trace jack-o’-lantern face onto bag front; cut from front layer only using a craft knife. Cut black cardstock to fit and slide into bag.

4. Wrap orange ribbon around bag as shown; tie a bow and trim ends. Adhere ribbon in place. Attach resin flower to center of bow with an adhesive dot. Adhere bag to card front as shown.

5. Fold ghost sticker in half; adhere to top of bag. Attach senti-ment sticker to bottom of bag as shown using foam tape. •

T!PYou’ ll find an abundant selection of

shaped punches and die-cutting images on the market. Consider another design

to create a card for any theme.

Designer's


Hi ThereD e si g n b y L a t i sh a Yo a st

MATERIALS ȥ Webster’s Pages Composition and

Color yellow chevron mini bag ȥ Lawn Fawn stamp sets: So Much

to Say, Sophie’s Sentiments ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Copic® markers: Y38, YR08 ȥ Pale yellow button ȥ May Arts Sheer/Ruffle Edge

5/8-inch-wide orange ribbon ȥ Lawn Fawn Trimmings natural cord ȥ 3/16-inch hole punch


1. Stamp stars and sentiment onto bag as shown. Color stars with markers.

2. Punch hole through both layers of bag near top edge.

3. Thread ribbon through holes; trim to about 4 inches, trimming ends at an angle as shown.

4. Thread button onto cord; tie cord around ribbon, tying ends in a bow. Trim ends. •

T!PDesigner's

These bags take ink really well. When you color an

image, the bag’s background doesn’t show through, which makes the project look that

much more custom!


Happy BirthdayD e si g n b y T r ud y Sjol a nder for R e a l l y R e a s on a ble R ibb on

MATERIALS ȥ DiscountCardstock.com cardstock: straw smooth,

natural smooth ȥ Really Reasonable Ribbon kraft bags: Middy Bitty

Bag Kraft Honeycomb, Kraft Little Bitty set ȥ Stampers Anonymous Simple Sayings stamp ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko StazOn

(timber brown); Clearsnap dye (lemon drop) and chalk (butterscotch, pumpkin spice)

ȥ Sakura brown fine-tip pen ȥ Really Reasonable Ribbon brown

sugar baker’s twine ȥ Bow-Easy (optional) ȥ Scoring board ȥ Decorative-edge scissors ȥ 1/8-inch hole punch ȥ 3M adhesive runner ȥ Beacon fabric adhesive


Card1. Form a 4 x 43/4-inch card from tan cardstock.

2. Cut a 33/4 x 41/2-inch piece from natural cardstock. Score straight lines 1/4 inch from all four edges. Score additional lines 3/4 inch from bottom and at right edge, stopping at bottom scored line.

3. Punch two holes in cardstock panel 3/8 inch from right edge and 33/8 inches apart as shown. Thread baker’s twine through holes several times; tie ends into multilooped bow as shown using Bow-Easy if needed. Secure bow center to cardstock with fabric adhesive.

4. Using brown ink, stamp sentiment at bottom of panel. Adhere panel to card front.

5. Cut off front sides of three tiny bags. Discard the back sides of the bags. Roll each front piece around a pencil; slide off and secure rolls with adhesive. Trim rolls to 21/2 inches; flatten and trim tops to resemble candles as shown. Adhere to card front.

6. Draw wicks with brown pen.

7. Freehand-cut three flames from natural cardstock; ink bottom of flames with dark orange, center with orange, and tips with yellow. Adhere flames to card front as shown.

8. For card interior, cut a 33/4 x 43/8-inch piece of natural cardstock; score lines 1/4 inch from each edge. Adhere panel inside card.

9. For gift-card holder inside card, fold up bottom of a tiny bag 3/4 inch. With excess folded to back, adhere bag inside front cover. Using brown fine-tip pen, handwrite sentiment onto natural cardstock; cut a rectangle around words. Score a border along edges as desired and adhere to bag inside card. •


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COPIC MARKER HAND COLOR CHART (Apply marker color to each box for true color reference)

BG05Holiday Blue

Understanding the Copic Color SystemThe numbers and letters on your marker represent the following:

BroadClassificationShows color type

Intermediate ClassificationColor number within color type. Variation 0-9 Specific Classification/

Brightness #Specific variation of color withinthe intermediate classification.

Variation 0-9(Based on 1-10 with neutral gray brightness)

Color Name

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Look for the following symbols toknow which colors are available in

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*All 334 Colors Available InCopic Sketch & Various Inks Refills

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BV000 V000 RV000 R000 YR000 Y000 YG00 G000 BG000 B000 B41 E0000 E37 C0 T0 0



BV02 V05 RV04 R02 YR02 Y04 YG05 G03 BG05 B02 B60 E01 E41 C3 T3

BV04 V06 RV06 R05 YR04 Y06 YG06 G05 BG07 B04 B63 E02 E42 C4 T4 FRV1

BV08 V09 RV09 R08 YR07 YO8 YG07 G07 BG09 B05 B66 E04 E43 C5 T5 FYR1

BV11 V12 RV10 R11 YR09 Y11 YG09 G09 BG10 B06 B69 E07 E44 C6 T6 FY1

BV13 V15 RV11 R12 YR12 Y13 YG11 G12 BG11 B12 B79 E08 E47 C7 T7 FYG1

BV17 V17 RV13 R14 YR14 Y15 YG13 G14 BG13 B14 B91 E09 E49 C8 T8 FV2

BV20 V91 RV14 R17 YR15 Y17 YG17 G16 BG15 B16 B93 E11 E50 C9 T9 FYG2

BV23 V93 RV17 R20 YR16 Y18 YG21 G17 BG18 B18 B95 E13 E51 C10 T10 FBG2

BV25 V95 RV19 R21 YR18 Y19 YG23 G19 BG23 B21 B97 E15 E53 FB2

BV29 V99 RV21 R22 YR20 Y21 YG25 G20 BG32 B23 B99 E17 E55 N0 W0

BV31 RV23 R24 YR21 Y23 YG41 G21 BG34 B24 E18 E57 N1 W1

RV25 R27 YR23 Y26 YG45 * G24 BG45 B26 E19 E59 N2 W2

RV29 R29 YR24 Y28 YG63 G28 BG49 B28 E21 E70 N3 W3




RV69 R37 YR68 YG95 G85 BG93 B37 E30 E79 N7 W7

RV91 R39 YR82 YG97 G94 BG96 B39 E31 E93 N8 W8

RV93 R43 YG99 G99 BG99 E33 E95 N9 W9

RV95 R46 R83 E34 E97 N10 W10

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1st Day D e si g n b y Ja n Ta t om i r for S R M St ick er s

MATERIALS ȥ White cardstock ȥ Little Yellow Bicycle Makin’ the Grade

School Bands/Brown Stripe patterned paper

ȥ Vintage library card ȥ Little Yellow Bicycle Makin’ the Grade

stickers: 5 Things Pocket, Clear Cuts, Dimensional Title Pack

ȥ Little Yellow Bicycle Makin’ the Grade Chipboard Shapes

ȥ SRM Stickers Say It With Stickers—Teacher (#39030)

ȥ SRM Stickers 31/4 x 43/4-inch glassine bag ȥ Clearsnap cranberry dye ink pad ȥ Studio Calico 7/8-inch wooden apple ȥ The Twinery maraschino baker’s twine ȥ Natural jute twine ȥ 3/16-inch hole punch ȥ Sewing machine with blue thread ȥ Adhesive dots ȥ Adhesive runner


2. Cut a 43/4 x 61/2-inch piece from patterned paper. Zigzag-stitch bottom edge of glassine bag to paper as shown; adhere side edges of bag to paper. Adhere paper panel to card front.

3. Cut notebook paper tag from 5 Things Pocket in half. Cut a V-notch in one end of one piece to match notch on other piece. Adhere pieces to back of “1st Day of” sticker as shown and adhere to card front.

4. Trim library card to a 3 x 5-inch tag shape. Punch hole in tag; thread jute twine though hole. Tie bow of baker’s twine around jute twine.

5. Embellish tag with sentiment sticker, books sticker, dimensional clipboard, and chipboard ruler as shown. Ink apple red; attach with adhesive dot. Slide tag into pocket. •



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Heartfelt ThanksD e si g n b y Ja m ie C r ip p s for S R M St ick er s

MATERIALS ȥ Michaels Recollections white cardstock ȥ Creative Imaginations Samantha Walker

6 x 6 Orchard Harvest paper pad ȥ SRM Stickers 23/4 x 41/4-inch glassine bag ȥ SRM Stickers Fancy Sticker Sentiment–Thanks

(#55004) ȥ Clearsnap chalk ink pads: chestnut roan,

amber clay, yellow cadmium ȥ Copic® marker: E44 ȥ 18 inches Ribbons Unlimited 3/8-inch-wide

brown grosgrain ribbon ȥ The Twinery cappuccino baker’s twine ȥ Spellbinders™ Orchard Harvest Tags and

Accents die template (#S5-073) ȥ Provo Craft Swiss Dots embossing folder

(#37-1604) ȥ Die-cutting and embossing machine ȥ EK Success Dotted Scallop Edger Punch

(#EKPL8026) ȥ Helmar adhesive foam dots ȥ Double-sided tape


2. Cut a piece of brown patterned paper to 41/4 x 47/8 inches; ink edges with marker.

3. Wrap ribbon around brown paper at a slight angle and tie ends in a bow as shown; trim ends.

4. Emboss glassine bag with Swiss Dots embossing folder. Ink raised surfaces brown. Adhere bag to brown paper as shown. Center and adhere brown paper to card front.

5. Die-cut and emboss a 37/8 x 27/8-inch Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents tag from gold patterned paper; ink edges yellow. Attach sentiment sticker to tag.

6. Die-cut and emboss a 21/4 x 25/8-inch Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents leaf from orange patterned paper; ink edges and raised surfaces orange.

7. Die-cut and emboss a 1 x 7/8-inch Orchard Harvest Tags and Accents leaf from brown patterned paper; ink edges and raised surfaces brown.

8. Layer tag and leaves on card front as shown; attach with foam dots.

9. Tie a bow of baker’s twine around brown ribbon bow on front of card.

10. Punch two strips of gold patterned paper using scalloped edger punch; trim strips to 3/16 inch wide and adhere to card front at top and bottom edges of brown paper. •



Thinking of You Card & BagD e si g n s b y B et h R e a me s for Si z z i x



MATERIALS ȥ Patterned papers: My Mind’s Eye (Lost &

Found 2 Rosy Best of Friends Celebrate); ivory, newsprint

ȥ Sizzix Little Sizzles Mat Board ȥ ARC Crafts BARC Wood Paper ȥ The Stamps of Life Flowers2Share stamp set ȥ Ranger Distress vintage photo ink pad ȥ Caramelos small fabric flowers ȥ Ivory button ȥ 2 pearl-tipped stickpins ȥ Scrap piece of lace ȥ 1/2-inch-wide dark orange seam binding ȥ Twine ȥ Chunky glitter: silver, gold ȥ Sizzix Movers & Shapers dies by Tim Holtz: In

the Bag (#657842), Mini Acorn & Pumpkin Set (#657457), Mini Tattered Leaves Set (#657460)

ȥ Sizzix Movers & Shapers Heart & Label Set dies by Eileen Hull (#658052)

ȥ Sizzix Big Shot die-cutting machine ȥ Fiskars 1/8-inch hole punch ȥ Hot-glue gun ȥ Plaid Enterprises adhesive foam dots ȥ Therm O Web double-sided tape ȥ Clear-drying liquid glue

1. Nest label die inside bag die and die-cut bag from Celebrate paper. Note: By nesting the label die inside the bag die, a window opening will be created on the front of the bag.

2. Assemble bag following manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Punch a 1/8-inch hole through top sides of bag. Thread twine through holes to create handle; tie knots to secure. Trim excess twine.

4. Adhere newsprint paper to both sides of a piece of mat board. Die-cut two leaves from paper-covered mat board. Ink leaves and add silver glitter to leaf tips as desired. Adhere leaves to upper right corner of bag.

5. Adhere wood paper to a piece of mat board. Die-cut an acorn from paper-covered mat board. Add gold glitter to top of acorn as shown. Adhere acorn on top of leaves.

6. Adhere flowers to bag as shown. Tie lace onto right side of handle; trim excess.

7. Form a 3 x 4-inch card from ivory patterned paper.

8. Die-cut a label from ivory patterned paper; stamp “thinking of you” on label and ink edges.

9. Wrap seam binding vertically around center of card front; tie a bow near top and trim ends.

10. Adhere label to card using foam dots, making sure label lines up with window opening in bag when card is inside bag.

11. Thread button with twine; tie knot and trim ends. Adhere button and stickpins to card as shown. Note: Slide sharp points of pins so they are hidden behind label. •



Copic® Coloring Technique:

Pointillism B y C ol le en S c h a a n

A beautiful array of ink colors, a light touch, and a little patience are all you need to master this approach to coloring your favorite images.

One of my favorite things about autumn is all of the beautiful hues! I love to see nature’s mix of reds and oranges and yellows, all combined to paint the landscape in a riot of color.

In this Copic coloring tutorial, we’ll be covering pointillism, a fun technique that relies on its own mixing of color to create vivid scenes.

Pointillism is an age-old painting tech-nique where small strokes or dots of color are applied to a surface so that when viewed from a distance, they blend togeth-er. In very strict terms, the dots are made up of primary colors, whose placement allows the eye to “create” a new hue. For example, blue and yellow dots are placed near each other or overlapping to make the eye see green.

For this article, I won’t be quite that strict. Instead, I’d like to share how I interpret pointillism in my coloring projects.

Pointillism Tutorial

Step 1: Begin with the lightest color (YR31) and apply tiny dots to the highlight area. Notice how the highlight area is outlined first with dots and then filled in (Photo 1).

Step 2: Fill in all the highlight areas with dots of the lightest colors (YR31, YG21). Make sure to leave space in between each dot to avoid blending them together. Let dry completely (Photo 2).

Step 3: Begin adding dots of the medium color (YR12). Notice how the dots near the edges are more condensed, and the dots in the

highlight area are more spread out. Let dry completely (Photo 3).

Step 4: Continue adding dots with a dark color (YR68). Again, make the area around the edges darker

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by having the dots closer together. Spread the dots out as you move toward the highlight area. Let dry completely (Photo 4).

Step 5: Repeat step 4 as often as necessary with a darker color (YR27). This will add the appearance of volume and shading. Let dry completely (Photo 5).

Step 6: Add very tiny dots of a complementary color (B95) to create the look of cast shadows. Do not add any dots of this color to the medium or light areas (Photo 6).

Step 7: Using small dots, add background “shading” with a variety of colors (E30, E23, B91 and B95). Keep the dots closest to the image darker and use lighter colors farther away (Photo 7).

While this technique takes time and patience, the results are well worth the effort. Be spot-on with your next Copic coloring project by giving the pointillism technique a try. •*Stamp image used for tutorial is Autumn Beauty by Sweet ’n Sassy Stamps. See project tutorial on next page for a complete list of Copic® colors used.

Tips & Tricks• Use the very tip of the brush

nib to create tiny dots.

• Hold the marker straight up and down.

• Tap marker lightly on the surface; do not press down.

• Make dots as small as possible.

• Avoid making dots in lines or patterns; be random.

• Always start with the lightest color first or the dots will begin to blend.

• Let each layer dry completely to avoid blending the dots.

• Do NOT blend colors.

• Use colors that are close in shade to create the appearance of blending.

• Overlap colors to create the appearance of blending.

• Be patient; don’t rush.

• Relax your hand.

• Take breaks.

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MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: X-Press It (Blending Card);

Bazzill Basics (navel, kraft) ȥ BasicGrey Basic Manila 6 x 6 paper pad ȥ Canvas Corp. burlap ȥ Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps: Autumn

Bounty set, Gobble Gobble Sentiments digital set


ȥ Copic® markers: B91, B95, BG09, E23, E30, E34, E37, E42, E43, E44, G24, G43, G46, YG21, YR12, YR27, YR31, YR68

ȥ Copic® sepia Multiliner (.3) ȥ American Crafts white button ȥ Hemp twine ȥ Canvas Corp. cotton cord ȥ My Favorite Things Die-namics Fishtail

Flags STAX dies ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Copic® airbrush system ȥ Bone folder or distressing tool ȥ Liquid adhesive ȥ X-Press It adhesive foam tape ȥ Computer and color printer

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Happy Thanksgiving! D e si g n b y C ol le en S c h a a n

Coloring Instructions1. Stamp pumpkin image onto white cardstock.

2. Add dots to pumpkins with YR31, YR12, YR68 and YR27.

3. Add cast shadows to pumpkins with dots of B91 and B95.

4. Add dots to leaves with YG21, G43, G24 and G46.

5. Add cast shadows to leaves with dots of BG09.

6. Add dots to stem with E43 and E37.

7. Add background with dots of E30, E23, B91 and B95.

Assembly Instructions Project note: Airbrush edges of each layer with E34 and E44. Distress edges with a bone folder or distressing tool.

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from kraft cardstock.

2. Cut a 37/8 x 51/8-inch piece from patterned paper. Adhere to orange

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Sposin’ a Ghosty SetD e si g n s b y Ja ne l le M a r sh a l l for P K Gl it zPattern on page 93

S P O O K T A C U L A R C A R D S & T R E A T S

Get ready to thrill your favorite ghosts and goblins with a special card and treat this Halloween.

Card1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from orange cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from yellow cardstock; emboss using Cracked embossing folder. Center and adhere to card front.

3. Trim Sticky Paper to 31/8 x 41/4 inches. Remove protective covering; cover surface with clear glitter. Brush away excess.

4. Trim Halloween colored image to 3 x 41/8 inches. Center and adhere image to glittered surface, applying drops of clear-drying glue only behind colored areas.


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MATERIALS ȥ Marco’s Paper Kaleida-Paper cardstock:

orange, white, light yellow ȥ P K Glitz Sticky Paper Quarter Sheets ȥ P K Glitz Halloween 1 Vintage Hues

colored images ȥ P K Glitz Art Acetate sheets: Boo Bats,

Leaves 3 ȥ P K Glitter Glitz: Crystal (clear, sunshine,

spring green), Glitz (Mandarin, gilded grape leaf, chocolate)

ȥ Brown ink pad ȥ Black fine-tip pen ȥ 12 inches 22-gauge craft wire ȥ Small treat bag ȥ Candies or other treats ȥ Sizzix Texture Fades Checkerboard

& Cracked embossing template set (#656646)

ȥ Die-cutting and embossing machine ȥ P K Glitz anti-static brush ȥ Sponge ȥ Creative Memories 3-inch circle cutter ȥ 1/16-inch hole punch ȥ P K Glitz adhesives: Sticky Tape,

WonderFilm double-sided adhesive sheet

ȥ Green floral tape ȥ Glue stick ȥ Cellophane tape ȥ Clear-drying glue ȥ Computer with printer (optional)

5. Layer image onto orange cardstock and trim, leaving a narrow border. Center and adhere image to card front using glue stick.

6. Hand-print, or use a computer to generate, “Boo!” onto white cardstock; cut a 4 x 51/4-inch rectangle around word. Adhere panel inside card.

7. Apply clear-drying glue to wrong side of moon image on acetate piece; sprinkle with yellow glitter; let dry. Apply glue to ghost image; sprinkle with clear glitter; let dry. Use glue to adhere acetate piece inside card.

Treat Holder1. Referring to pattern on page 93, cut treat holder from orange cardstock. Score along dashed lines.

2. Snip two small notches along bottom fold of front panel to

simulate sections of pumpkin. Cut a 3-inch circle from center of

front panel.

3. Sponge all edges of treat holder brown.

4. Using glue stick, apply glue along outer edges of front and back pumpkins; sprinkle with orange glitter. Let dry.

5. Center colored image behind opening; trim image to approximately 31/2 inches in diameter.

6. Cut Sticky Paper the same size as colored image. Peel off backing; cover with clear glitter. Brush off excess.

7. Sandwich colored image between treat holder and glittered surface of Sticky Paper; attach layers with cellophane tape. Trim protruding edges.

8. Referring to template, cut stem from Sticky Paper. Peel off backing; cover with brown glitter. Adhere stem to treat holder using glue stick.

9. Cut WonderFilm to the size of one leaf on acetate piece. Peel backing from one side and adhere film to back (dull side) of acetate leaf. Cut out leaf.

10. Peel off remaining backing; sprinkle with light green and gilded leaf glitters.

11. Repeat steps 9 and 10 to make a second leaf. Attach leaves to treat holder as shown using tape or glue.

12. Wrap a 12-inch piece of wire with floral tape; sprinkle wire with one of the green glitters (some will stick to the tape).

13. Fill bag with treats; place in center of treat holder.

14. Fold up front and back of treat holder; pierce two holes 1/2 inch apart through both layers of treat holder at base of stem. Thread wire from step 12 through holes from back to front; coil wire ends around pencil, then slide off and extend to create tendrils. •



Adding glitter to the back of the ghost inside the card is optional. Without this glue and needed drying time, you can make your card in less than five minutes!

T!PDesigner's


MATERIALS ȥ 51/2 x 5/8-inch plastic test tubes with lids ȥ Gina K. Designs cardstock: white, black ȥ Doodlebug Design Haunted Manor

6 x 6 paper pad ȥ Gina K. Designs Wicked stamp set ȥ Clearsnap chalk ink pads: black,

warm violet ȥ Black button ȥ Pizzazz Aplenty 2mm rhinestones:

black, orange, purple ȥ Candies ȥ The Twinery lilac baker’s twine ȥ Stampin’ Up! 3/8-inch-wide certainly

celery taffeta ribbon ȥ Spellbinders™ die templates: Standard

Circles LG (#S4-114), Standard Circles SM (#S4-116), Lacey Circles (#S4-293)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Scor-Pal scoring board ȥ 1/8-inch hole punch ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide

double-sided adhesive ȥ Tombow liquid glue

Boo! D e si g n s b y M iche l le Wo er ner

Project note: Ink edges of white cardstock pieces black or purple as desired.

Card1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from black cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from white cardstock.

3. Nesting 25/8-inch Standard Circles SM and 23/8-inch Standard Circles LG die templates together, die-cut and emboss a circular frame from black cardstock.

4. Die-cut and emboss additional frames from black cardstock by nesting together 21/8-inch Standard Circles SM and 17/8-inch Standard Circles LG die templates; 15/8-inch Standard Circles SM and 13/8-inch Standard Circles LG die templates; and 11/8-inch Standard Circles SM and 7/8-inch Standard Circles LG die templates.

5. Using 23/8-inch, 17/8-inch, 13/8-inch and 7/8-inch Standard Circles LG die templates, die-cut circles from assorted patterned papers. Using black ink, stamp circles with Halloween images and sentiments.

6. Nest stamped circles inside corre-sponding frames; arrange and adhere framed circles to white cardstock panel as shown, trimming edges as needed.

7. Score horizontal lines on panel in white margins.

8. Wrap ribbon around panel and tie ends in a bow as shown. Tie button to bow using baker’s twine; trim ends.

9. Center and adhere panel to card front.

10. Attach rhinestones to stamped images as desired using liquid glue.

11. Decorate inside of card as desired.

Candy Tubes1. Fill test tube with candy; secure cap.

2. Adhere a 5/8-inch-wide strip of patterned paper around test tube just below lid.

3. For tag, die-cut a 17/8-inch Lacey Circles shape from black cardstock. Die-cut a 15/8-inch Standard Circles SM circle from white cardstock or patterned paper; die-cut a 13/8-inch Standard Circles LG circle from patterned paper or white cardstock.

4. Ink edges of white cardstock circle as desired. Layer and adhere circles together.

5. Stamp sentiment onto tag; embellish with patterned paper and rhinestones as desired.

6. Punch hole near top of tag. Wrap baker’s twine around neck of test tube over patterned paper ring. Thread twine ends through hole in tag and tie ends in a bow as shown; trim ends. •



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We’re a Little Batty D e si g n b y C a r ol y n K i n g

MATERIALS ȥ Gina K. Designs white

cardstock ȥ K&Company Kelly Panacci

Halloween Specialty Paper 12 x 12 pad

ȥ K&Company Kelly Panacci Halloween Layered Accents

ȥ SRM Stickers 23/4 x 41/4-inch glassine bag

ȥ Hero Arts little clothespin ȥ The Twinery charcoal

baker’s twine ȥ Small candies ȥ Tim Holtz mini stapler ȥ Helmar adhesive foam dots ȥ Xyron adhesive runner


2. Cut a 41/4 x 51/2-inch piece of purple polka-dot paper and adhere to card front. Cut a 41/4 x 21/8-inch piece of orange striped paper and adhere to bottom of card front.

3. Wrap baker’s twine around card fold and tie as shown; trim ends.

4. Fill glassine bag with candies. Wrap baker’s twine around top of bag and tie a bow; trim ends.

5. Attach filled bag to card front using

adhesive runner; reinforce corners with staples.

6. Attach Halloween embellishments to bag and card front using foam dots. Clip clothespin onto twine bow.



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On this treat card, candies from a mini pack are enclosed in the glassine bag.

Just open the top of the bag to get to the treat! Use the same idea to create gift-card

holders for birthdays or any holiday!


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Trick or … Treat! D e si g n b y Jud y Ta l le y

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: white, black, gray,

beige, lime green, orange ȥ Pebbles I Kan’dee Pearlescent

Jewel Tones chalk set ȥ Sharpie fine-point markers:

black, orange ȥ Provo Craft Cricut cartridges:

Cuttin’ Up (#29-0288), Paper Doll Dress Up (#29-0412)

ȥ Provo Craft Cricut machine ȥ Fiskars corner-rounder punch ȥ Tombow adhesive runner ȥ Martha Stewart fine-tip glue pen


2. Cut a 5 x 33/4-inch piece from white cardstock; adhere to card front.

3. Using Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge at 2-inch setting, cut two bodies from black cardstock and one body from gray cardstock. Die-cut one ghost from white cardstock, one alien from lime green, one mummy from beige and one skeleton from black.

4. Apply chalk to edges of shapes and details, using gray chalk on ghost, white chalk on skeleton, and black chalk on alien and mummy.

5. Adhere bodies and costumes to card front as shown, layering ghost and alien over black bodies and skeleton over gray body.

6. Using Cuttin’ Up cartridge set at 1 inch, die-cut letters for “trick or … treat!” from orange cardstock. Adhere “trick or … ” to card front as shown.

7. Cut a 5 x 33/4-inch piece from white cardstock; round corners. Add border with markers; adhere “treat!” to white panel as shown. Adhere panel inside card. •



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Spooky SpellD e si g n s b y K a t hy M a r t i n


Card1. Form a 51/2 x 41/4-inch card from cardstock.

2. Cut a 51/2 x 41/4-inch piece from orange patterned paper. Cut a 21/2 x 41/4-inch piece from striped paper; adhere to orange paper as shown.

3. Die-cut a 43/8 x 3-inch Labels Seventeen shape from grid patterned paper; adhere to paper panel as shown.

4. Wrap baker’s twine twice around paper panel as shown; adhere panel to card front.

5. Embellish card front with spider and stickers using foam tape as desired for dimension.

6. Decorate inside of card as desired.


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MATERIALS ȥ A.C. Moore 3 x 21/2-inch

treat bucket ȥ Ivory cardstock ȥ Authentique Enchanted

Collection patterned papers ȥ Authentique Enchanted

Collection Details Stickers ȥ 2 (11/4-inch) black plastic

spiders

ȥ Doodlebug Design beetle black baker’s twine

ȥ Die templates: Spellbinders™ (Standard Circles LG #S4-114, Labels Seventeen #S5-025); Sizzix (Tags Scallop Combo #2 #654991)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Fiskars Scalloped Sentiment

border punch ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ 3M quick-drying adhesive

Treat Bucket1. Cut an 81/2 x 1-inch strip of striped paper; punch scallops along top edge. Adhere strip around bottom of bucket.

2. Die-cut a 17/8-inch Standard Circles LG shape from grid patterned paper; adhere to lid. Attach sticker and spider to lid using foam tape.

3. Die-cut a 13/8 x 21/2-inch tag from patterned paper; attach stickers to tag with foam tape. Tie tag onto handle with baker’s twine. •



Fill this bucket with treats or a small

gift for your special little goblin.

Creepy Crawlies Treat SetD e si g n s b y Me l a n ie Muench i n gerDiagram on page 94



MATERIALS ȥ Gina K. Designs cardstock: white,

black onyx, jelly bean green ȥ Gina K. Designs Basket Additions

3 stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad ȥ Copic® markers: BG96, C5, C7, FY1, R05,

Y38, YG23, YR23 ȥ Gina K. Designs Color Companions

Mixed Greens buttons ȥ Green baker’s twine ȥ Candies or other treats ȥ Gina K. Designs Create a Cauldron

Studio digital cutting file (#MM-S-4) ȥ Silhouette Cameo electronic cutting

machine ȥ Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy scoring board ȥ Paper crimper ȥ SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™

adhesive foam squares ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide double-sided

adhesive

Card1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from green cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from black cardstock; center and adhere to card front.

3. Cut a 37/8 x 51/8-inch piece from white cardstock.

4. Using digital file and electronic cutting machine, cut a cauldron from black cardstock.

5. Center cauldron on white cardstock panel; note position, then stamp image onto cardstock so that “spooks” will emerge from cauldron. Color image using markers. Adhere cardstock to card front.

6. Wrap baker’s twine twice around cauldron as shown; tie a bow and trim ends. Adhere button underneath bow. Attach cauldron to card front with foam squares.

7. Stamp sentiment onto card front as shown.

8. Embellish card with additional green buttons.

Treat Holder1. Using digital file and electronic cutting machine, cut two cauldrons from black cardstock; cut one “goo” for cauldron rim from green cardstock.

2. Cut a 4 x 3-inch piece from black cardstock. Referring to diagram (page 94), cut on solid lines and score on dashed lines. Fold up sides; overlap and adhere ends using double-sided adhesive to form box with open top.

3. Adhere cauldrons to front and back of box with top of box 1/4 inch below cauldron rim.

4. Stamp image onto white cardstock; color using markers. Cut out image and adhere inside cauldron’s back edge as shown. Adhere green goo piece to front of cauldron.

5. Crimp a scrap of green cardstock. Cut into strips and use as filler for treat holder. Add candy. •




What’s Brewing?D e si g n b y C a r ol y n K i n g

MATERIALS ȥ SRM Stickers The Tube ȥ Gina K. Designs white cardstock ȥ Echo Park patterned papers:

Chillingsworth Manor 6 x 6 paper pad, Splash Solid Orange/Red

ȥ Hobby Lobby/The Paper Studio translucent vellum sheets

ȥ Gina K. Designs Wicked stamp set ȥ Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento tuxedo black ink pad ȥ SRM Stickers: We’ve Got

Your Sticker Treats, Sticker Stitches–Black

ȥ Mark Richards Candy Bonbons white self-adhesive stars

ȥ Ribbon: 1/2-inch-wide orange/white stripe, 3/16-inch-wide black/white gingham

ȥ The Twinery charcoal baker’s twine ȥ Black candies ȥ Tim Holtz mini stapler ȥ Punches: corner rounder,

11/4-inch circle ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ Xyron adhesive runner ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide double-sided

adhesive

Project note: This design is a postcard-style flat-panel card.

1. Form a 51/2 x 41/4-inch flat-panel card from green striped paper.

2. Cut a 23/4 x 13/8-inch strip from solid orange paper; adhere stitches sticker along top edge and stamp with senti-ment. Adhere to lower right corner of card; round corner.

3. Cut a 3 x 41/4-inch piece of gray pat-terned paper; adhere to left side of card front as shown.

4. Punch a 11/4-inch circle from words

patterned paper; adhere to card as shown.

5. Stamp witch onto cardstock; cut out, leaving a narrow border. Attach witch to card as shown using foam tape. Attach star stickers around witch as shown.

6. Cut a 2-inch piece of striped ribbon; trim ends at an angle. Fold ribbon in half and staple to card as shown.

7. Wrap baker’s twine around card as shown, knotting ends on back.

8. Cut a 1-inch-wide strip of vellum long enough to hold tube on card as shown.

Adhere sentiment sticker and a 1/2-inch-wide strip trimmed from patterned paper to vellum; attach ends of vellum strip to card as shown.

9. Wrap gingham ribbon around lid of tube and adhere; fill tube with candies. Slide tube into loop. •

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Vellum makes a great tube holder to create a candy tube/card. Don’t throw ribbon

scraps away—they can add color and fun to a project just by folding lengths over and

stapling them to a project.


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MATERIALS ȥ Stampin’ Up! old olive

cardstock ȥ Jillibean Soup Game Day Chili

patterned papers: Chipotle Peppers, Sweet Onions

ȥ Eyelet Outlet sports ball brads ȥ White baker’s twine

ȥ Stampin’ Up! Top Note Bigz Die (#113463)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Paper piercer ȥ Adhesive foam dots ȥ Double-sided adhesive tape

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Show off your card-making skills with a handcrafted card for your favorite athlete or coach.


An easel card can be made to any size, as long as the card front and base

are the same size.

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1. Form a 5 x 5-inch top-fold card from cardstock.

2. Position folded card in die-cutting machine with fold 1/4 inch below top edge of Top Note die; die-cut a 45/8-inch-wide card.

3. Score a horizontal line across center of card front (Photo 1).

4. Fold up along scored line, creating the easel fold (Photo 2).

5. Die-cut a 45/8-inch Top Note shape from cardstock. Adhere bottom half of shape to folded-up half of card front, aligning edges (Photo 3).

6. Die-cut a 45/8-inch Top Note shape from Sweet Onions paper; trim edges along perforated line. Pierce paper in lower right corner and attach sports ball brads as shown.

7. Center and adhere Sweet Onions piece to card front.

8. Cut four banners from Chipotle Peppers paper as shown. Hand-cut “TEAM” letters from reverse side of Sweet Onions paper; adhere one to each banner. Optional: Use alphabet stickers.

9. Tie bows in ends of baker’s twine. Attach banners to twine using foam dots. Attach banner to card front with foam dots.

10. Cut out “All Star” image from Chipotle Peppers paper. Center and attach image inside card using foam dots positioned as shown. •

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Attach image inside card about a third of the way up from the bottom edge so that the card

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Project note: Use double-sided adhesive throughout unless otherwise directed.

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from whisper white cardstock.

2. Cut a 41/8 x 53/8-inch piece from orange cardstock; emboss using Tiny Mosaic folder. Distress edges; ink edges orange.

3. Die-cut a 33/8-inch Inverted Scalloped Circle from black cardstock; emboss using Swiss Dots folder.

4. Die-cut a 21/2-inch Inverted Scalloped Circle from Winner Takes It All patterned paper.

5. Die-cut a 25/8-inch Standard Circles SM circle from whisper white cardstock; ink edges orange.

6. Layer circles from steps 3–5 and adhere to embossed orange cardstock as shown.

7. Using black ink, stamp Basketball Tilda onto cryogen white cardstock. Color using markers. Add highlights with glitter glue; let dry.

8. Cut out stamped image; attach to panel as shown using foam squares.

9. For medal, die-cut a 11/8-inch Inverted Scalloped Circle from yellow cardstock. Punch a 1-inch circle from whisper white cardstock; ink edges orange. Adhere to yellow circle. Die-cut “#1” from red cardstock; adhere to medal.

10. Attach a folded piece of red/white ribbon to medal as shown using liquid glue. Attach medal to card front.

11. Die-cut a 31/2 x 7/8-inch Fancy Tags One shape from black cardstock.

12. Using black ink, stamp sentiment onto whisper white cardstock. Cut a rectangle around sentiment; ink edges orange. Attach sentiment to die-cut tag as shown; attach tag to orange cardstock panel.

13. Loop a length of black ribbon around each end of tag as shown; adhere ribbon ends to back of panel.

14. Adhere assembled panel to card front. Attach round gems in corners.


MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: Stampin’ Up! (basic

black, whisper white, so saffron); Bazzill Basics (tangelo); Arjo Wiggins Curious Metallic (cryogen white); red

ȥ MAGNOLIA-licious Winner Takes It All patterned paper pack

ȥ MAGNOLIA-licious Winner Takes It All stamps: Basketball Tilda, The Winner Takes It All, You Are a Winner

ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento (tuxedo black); Ranger Distress (spiced marmalade)

ȥ Copic® markers: C00, C1, C3, C5, C6, E000, E00, E02, E11, E35, E37, E41, E49, W6, YG0000, YG00, YG03, YG21, YR04, YR07, YR23

ȥ Ranger Stickles clear glitter glue ȥ Michaels Recollections black mini

round gems ȥ Ribbon: 3/8-inch-wide red/white

stitched grosgrain, 1/8-inch-wide black satin

ȥ Provo Craft Cuttlebug embossing folders: Tiny Mosaic (#37-1146), Swiss Dots (#37-1604)

ȥ Die templates: Spellbinders™ (Standard Circles SM #S4-116, Fancy Tags One #S4-235); Sizzix (numbers); Cheery Lynn Designs (Inverted Scalloped Circle #XM-6)


ȥ 1-inch circle punch ȥ Scor-Pal Scor-Buddy scoring board ȥ Stampin’ Up! adhesive foam

squares ȥ Scor-Pal 1/4-inch-wide double-

sided adhesive ȥ Tombow liquid glue

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If You Can Believe It …D e si g n b y C a r ol y n K i n g

MATERIALS ȥ Gina K. Designs ivory cardstock ȥ Echo Park Touchdown patterned papers:

Touchdown Journaling, Touchdown Football

ȥ SRM Stickers Say It With Stickers Mini–Football (#40002)

ȥ Ranger Distress tea dye ink pad ȥ The Twinery maraschino baker’s twine ȥ We R Memory Keepers red star stickpin ȥ Helmar: adhesive foam dots, quick-

drying adhesive ȥ Xyron adhesive runner


2. Cut a 51/2 x 41/4-inch piece from Touchdown Journaling paper; ink edges. Adhere paper to card front. Cut star strip from Touchdown Journaling paper and adhere to card front 7/8 inch from bottom.

3. Break pin off star stickpin; attach star to card front as shown using quick-drying adhesive.

4. Draw football “flight path” on card as shown using quick-drying adhesive;

attach baker’s twine to adhesive. Cut out football from Touchdown Journaling paper; ink edges and attach to card as shown using foam dots.

5. Adhere sentiment sticker to card front as shown.

6. Trim brown corner from Touchdown Journaling paper; adhere to upper left corner of card front.

7. Adhere a strip of Touchdown Football paper inside card along bottom edge. •

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You’re the Best, Slugger D e si g n b y C a r ol y n K i n g

MATERIALS ȥ Gina K. Designs cardstock: ivory, white ȥ Echo Park Grand Slam patterned papers: Grand

Slam Diamond, Grand Slam Baseball, Grand Slam Journaling, Echo Park Grand Slam stickers

ȥ SRM Stickers: Thinking of You (#51006), Sticker Stitches–Black (#58003), Have a Ball (#47001)

ȥ Ranger Distress tea dye ink pad ȥ The Twinery denim baker’s twine ȥ Stampin’ Up! 11/4-inch circle punch ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ Helmar adhesive foam dots ȥ Xyron adhesive runner

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from ivory cardstock. Trim 1 inch diagonally from top right corner.

2. Cut a 41/4 x 51/2-inch piece from Grand Slam Diamond paper; fold down upper right corner 1 inch.

3. Cut a 41/4 x 11/4-inch strip from Grand Slam Baseball paper; adhere to bottom of Grand Slam Diamond paper.

4. Cut journaling box from Grand Slam Journaling paper; ink edges. Adhere

to paper panel; attach stitches and sentiment stickers as shown.

5. Cut baseball player from Grand Slam sticker sheet; attach to paper panel as shown using foam tape.

6. Wrap baker’s twine around paper panel as shown; knot ends on front and trim.

7. Cut baseball glove from Grand Slam Journaling paper; ink edges. Adhere to paper panel as shown.

8. Punch a 11/4-inch circle from white cardstock; adhere baseball sticker to circle and then attach to paper panel as shown using foam dot.

9. Adhere paper panel to card front.


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Happy Birthday, Sport! D e si g n b y Nor m a L e e for S c or -Pa l

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MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: American Crafts (white);

Bazzill Basics (blue) ȥ Patterned papers: Michaels

Recollections (Garden Florals pad); Hot Off The Press (Mixing Masculine pad)

ȥ Bee Paper Artist Marker Pad ȥ MAGNOLIA-licious Volleyball

Tilda stamp ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento (tuxedo black); Ranger Distress (walnut stain)

ȥ Letraset Promarker markers ȥ Black fine-tip pen ȥ Tim Holtz ink-blending tool ȥ 3 blue buttons ȥ Michaels Recollections self-adhesive

pearls: 1 medium gold, 3 mini blue ȥ Die templates: Spellbinders™ (Petite

Ovals LG #S4-138, Petite Scalloped Ovals LG #S4-139); Cheery Lynn Designs (Lace Corner Deco B #B162)

ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Oval cutter (optional) ȥ Scallop-edge scissors (optional) ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ iLoveToCreate™ jewelry adhesive ȥ Double-sided adhesive ȥ Computer and printer (optional)

Project note: If Petite Ovals and Petite Scalloped Ovals die templates are not available, use an oval cutter and scallop-edge scissors to create oval shapes.

1. Form a 6 x 6-inch card from white cardstock.

2. Cut a 53/4 x 53/4-inch piece from yellow patterned paper. Adhere to blue cardstock and trim, leaving a very narrow border. Adhere panel to card front.

3. Cut a 33/4 x 33/4-inch piece from gold patterned paper. Adhere to blue cardstock and trim, leaving a very narrow border.

4. Cut a 51/8 x 23/4-inch piece from blue patterned paper. Adhere to blue cardstock and trim, leaving a very narrow border.

5. Adhere layered panels to card front as shown.

6. Die-cut a 11/2 x 11/2-inch Lace Corner from blue cardstock; adhere to card front as shown.

7. Using black ink, stamp Volleyball Tilda onto Artist Marker paper. Color using markers.

8. Die-cut a 3 x 41/8-inch Petite Ovals LG shape around image; ink edges walnut.

9. Die-cut a 31/4 x 41/4-inch Petite Scalloped Ovals LG shape from blue cardstock. Adhere colored image to scalloped oval; attach to card front as shown using foam tape.

10. Hand-print, or use a computer to generate, “Happy Birthday, Sport!” onto white cardstock. Die-cut a 21/4 x 11/8-inch Petite Ovals LG shape around sentiment; ink edges brown. Adhere to blue cardstock and trim, leaving a very narrow border. Attach to card front as shown using foam tape.

11. Attach buttons and pearls to card as shown using jewelry adhesive.


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It is so much fun to personalize birthday cards for the people on your list. With the wide variety of products on the market

today, you can make cards that will really wow each

recipient.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun D e si g n b y Ja n ie l C orle y

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MATERIALS ȥ Bazzill Basics cardstock: off-white,

pink, white ȥ Patterned papers: My Mind’s Eye

(Blush Sweet Bouquet, Bohemia Blossom Angel); October Afternoon (Sugar Cookies)

ȥ Royal Lace white paper doily ȥ Die Cuts With A View Girls stickers ȥ Prima Marketing paper flowers ȥ Little Darlings Pitcher stamp ȥ Ink pads: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento (tuxedo black); Ranger Distress (worn lipstick, antique linen, broken china)

ȥ Copic® markers: C2, C5, C7, E000, E00, E01, E02, E11, E23, E27, E29, E30, E40, E43, E44, R81, R83, R85, YG11, YG61, YG63, YG97

ȥ White acrylic paint ȥ Hobby Lobby 13/8-inch metallic star ȥ Queen & Co. white self-adhesive pearls ȥ Momenta silver photo corner stickers ȥ Ribbon: 8 inches 11/2-inch-wide double-

sided white lace, 8 inches 7/8-inch-wide pink satin, 8 inches 5/8-inch-wide sheer silver-edge, 10 inches 7/8-inch-wide white/pink polka-dot

ȥ Foam paintbrush ȥ Sanding disk ȥ Scor-Pal scoring board ȥ Needle-nose pliers ȥ Ranger Stickles stardust glitter glue ȥ 3M adhesive foam tape ȥ Score-Pal 1/4-inch-wide

double-sided adhesive ȥ Beacon craft glue

1. Form a 6 x 6-inch card from pink cardstock; ink edges pink.

2. Cut a 53/4 x 53/4-inch piece from off-white cardstock. Cut a 53/8 x 53/8-inch piece from Blush Sweet Bouquet paper; ink edges pink.

3. Ink edges of doily beige. Sandwich doily between off-white cardstock panel and Blush Sweet Bouquet paper panel as shown; adhere layers together.

4. Cut a 47/8 x 47/8-inch piece from Sugar Cookies paper; ink edges beige. Adhere to white cardstock; trim, leaving a 1/8-inch border. Adhere to layered panel from step 3.

5. Layer lace, pink satin, and sheer ribbons; wrap around layered panel as shown, adhering ends to back. Attach layered panel to card front using foam tape.

6. Using black ink, stamp image onto white cardstock; color with markers. Trim colored image to 31/8 x 31/2 inches; ink edges blue.

7. Adhere image to white cardstock; trim, leaving a very narrow border. Ink edges pink.

8. Adhere layered image to pink cardstock; trim, leaving a narrow border. Ink edges pink.

9. Attach image to card front as shown using foam tape.

10. Cut sentiment from sticker sheet; ink edges pink. Curl sticker slightly around fingers; attach to card front as shown.

11. Tie a bow with polka-dot ribbon; V-notch ends. Attach bow to card front as shown with craft glue. Embellish paper flower with glitter glue; attach to bow with craft glue.

12. Paint star white; let dry and sand lightly. Embellish with glitter glue. Attach star and pearls to card front as shown, using craft glue to adhere star.

13. Decorate inside of card as desired using cardstock, patterned paper and metal photo corners. •

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Applying tiny pieces like pearls is easier when using

needle-nose pliers.

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Thanks, COACH! D e si g n f r om C r ic ut

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: white, black, gray, green,

seafoam, mustard, dark pink ȥ White/multicolor patterned paper ȥ 2 black mini brads ȥ Black-and-white baker’s twine ȥ Black fine-tip pen ȥ Cricut® Cartridges: Art Deco,

Life’s A Party ȥ Cricut® Expression® Electronic

Cutting Machine ȥ Sewing machine with black thread ȥ Paper piercer ȥ Scoring board ȥ Hot glue gun ȥ Adhesive foam squares ȥ Adhesive ȥ Computer and printer (optional)

1. Form a 41/4 x 51/2-inch card from white cardstock.

2. Cut a 41/8 x 53/8-inch piece from black cardstock. Cut a 41/4 x 13/4-inch strip from patterned paper; adhere to black cardstock panel 7/8 inch from top.

3. Using the Art Deco cartridge, cut two 41/4 x 1/4-inch chevron-edge border strips from gray cardstock. Adhere to panel

above and below patterned paper strip as shown.

4. Zigzag-stitch along seams between patterned paper and gray cardstock strips.

5. For ribbons, cut a 5 x 3/4-inch strip from mustard cardstock and a 5 x 1/2-inch strip from seafoam cardstock. Cut each strip into 3-inch and 2-inch sections. Cut a V-notch in

one end of each piece. Referring to photo, pierce holes and attach mini brads to shorter mustard piece.

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CO LO R AdOScrapbook Shack Inc.1091 Copper Hill St.Louisville, CO 80027

CO N N etI CutTreasured Moments 755 Thomaston Road Watertown, CT 06795

FLORIdAInSTAMPirations9770 S. Military Trail B7 #PMB261Boynton Beach, FL 33436

My Outsourcing12973 S.W. 112th St., #385Miami, FL 33186

ILLINOISBliss Crafts 2234 Landmeier Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

The Goose Barn5311 CharlesRockford, IL 61108

Memories & Beyond1400-C 75th St.Downers Grove, IL 60516

Prairie Art Stamps & Supplies1035 Junction CircleSpringfield, IL 62704

Scrapbook Factory2004 W. Highway 50O’Fallon, IL 62269

The Scrapbook Nook707 Macomb St.Colchester, IL 62326

INdIANAThe Corner Crop2202 N. Heidelbach Ave.Evansville, IN 47711

Papertrix160 Old School WayNashville, IN 47448

Stamping Day and Night9185 Lima RoadFort Wayne, IN 46818

IOWABeeHive Crafts & Framing404 Grand Ave.Spencer, IA 51301

K ANSASThe Creation Station605 N. MainNewton, KS 67114

Scrapbooks Etc.5324 S.W. 17th St.Topeka, KS 66604

Stamper’s Ink12152 Shawnee Mission ParkwayShawnee, KS 66216

MASSACHuSettSAbsolutely Everything30 Main St.Topsfield, MA 01983

MICHIGANThe Paper Hollow5945 John R RoadTroy, MI 48085

The Stamp Shoppe10027 Oakland DrivePortage, MI 49024

Stamp Therapy5394 S. Division Ave.Grand Rapids, MI 49548

MINNeSOtACrafts Direct620 Sundial DriveWaite Park, MN 56387

MISSOuRICheckered Cottage135 W. JeffersonSaint Louis, MO 63122

For Keeps Sake4530 Lemay Ferry Road, Ste. ESaint Louis, MO 63129

MONtANAMemory Lane Scrapbooking700 S.W. Higgins Ave.Missoula, MT 59803

NeBRASK ABen Franklin Too920 N. 70th St.Lincoln, NE 68505

NeW HAMPSHIReArt Plus249 Loudon RoadConcord, NH 03301

Stamped Designs12 Highland Ridge RoadBarrington, NH 03825

Stamping Memories96 Daniel Webster Highway, Unit 29Belmont, NH 03220

N eW M e xI COImagine That! LLC317 N. Main St.Roswell, NM 88201

NeW YORKBuffalo Stamps & Stuff3314 Sheridan DriveBuffalo, NY 14226

Paper Crafters Unlimited568 Columbia TurnpikeEast Greenbush, NY 12061

OHIO Simply Said Rubber Stamps10930 Loveland Madeira Road, Ste. 1FLoveland, OH 45140

OReGONCreating Lasting Memories609-A Chetco Ave.Brookings, OR 97415

Kim’s Crafts & Scrapbooking50425 Columbia River HighwayScappoose, OR 97056

Scrapbook Connection17 N. Highway 101Warrenton, OR 97146

PeNNSYLVANIAArt-Tech Supplies Inc.135 S. Pennsylvania Ave.Greensburg, PA 15601

Farmhouse Memories148 A Harristown RoadParadise, PA 17562

Good’s Store Dist.165 Earland DriveNew Holland, PA 17557

Page by Page Scrapbook & Crop House58 W. Main Ave.Myerstown, PA 17067

Scrap Happy511 Main St.Clarion, PA 16214

Stampin’ Station8541 Willowdale RoadGreencastle, PA 17225

SOutH CAROLINAEasy As CatSoup1634 N. Main St.Anderson, SC 29621

The Paper Rabbit1835 Montague Ave. Ext.Greenwood, SC 29649

The Stamping Place & Scrapbook Station153 Dreher RoadWest Columbia, SC 29169

texASThe Crafty Scrapper308 S. College St.Waxahachie, TX 75165

The Crop Spot3722 Old Bullard RoadTyler, TX 75701

VI RG I N IACrafting Stop LLC1453 Armory DriveFranklin, VA 23851

GoldensHill Papercrafts6901 Heathstone CourtFairfax Station, VA 22039

WASHINGtONCreative Passions50 Malcolm St., Ste. 702Friday Harbor, WA 98250

WeSt VIRGINIAAlmost Heaven ScrapBooking601 50th St.Charleston, WV 25304

WISCONSINThe Stamp Shoppe Inc.4111 Schofield Ave., Ste. 5 Schofield, WI 54476

Wisconsin Craft Market148 Westgate MallMadison, WI 53711

WYOMINGMilestones & Memories116 Budd Ave.Big Piney, WY 83113

O N LI N eSuperior Home Artswww.superiorhomearts.com

MemoryMiser.com www.memorymiser.com


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ARK ANSASJust Scrap It2001 E. Kiehl Ave., Ste. 3Sherwood, AR 72120

CALIFORNIASimply Scrapbooks4612 California Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93309

Stamp Your Heart Out141-C Harvard Ave.Claremont, CA 91711

The Stampin Post42030 Main St., Ste. CTemecula, CA 92590

CO LO R AdOScrapbook Shack Inc.1091 Copper Hill St.Louisville, CO 80027

CO N N etI CutTreasured Moments 755 Thomaston Road Watertown, CT 06795

FLORIdAInSTAMPirations9770 S. Military Trail B7 #PMB261Boynton Beach, FL 33436

My Outsourcing12973 S.W. 112th St., #385Miami, FL 33186

ILLINOISBliss Crafts 2234 Landmeier Road Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

The Goose Barn5311 CharlesRockford, IL 61108

Memories & Beyond1400-C 75th St.Downers Grove, IL 60516

Prairie Art Stamps & Supplies1035 Junction CircleSpringfield, IL 62704

Scrapbook Factory2004 W. Highway 50O’Fallon, IL 62269

The Scrapbook Nook707 Macomb St.Colchester, IL 62326

INdIANAThe Corner Crop2202 N. Heidelbach Ave.Evansville, IN 47711

Papertrix160 Old School WayNashville, IN 47448

Stamping Day and Night9185 Lima RoadFort Wayne, IN 46818

IOWABeeHive Crafts & Framing404 Grand Ave.Spencer, IA 51301

K ANSASThe Creation Station605 N. MainNewton, KS 67114

Scrapbooks Etc.5324 S.W. 17th St.Topeka, KS 66604

Stamper’s Ink12152 Shawnee Mission ParkwayShawnee, KS 66216

MASSACHuSettSAbsolutely Everything30 Main St.Topsfield, MA 01983

MICHIGANThe Paper Hollow5945 John R RoadTroy, MI 48085

The Stamp Shoppe10027 Oakland DrivePortage, MI 49024

Stamp Therapy5394 S. Division Ave.Grand Rapids, MI 49548

MINNeSOtACrafts Direct620 Sundial DriveWaite Park, MN 56387

MISSOuRICheckered Cottage135 W. JeffersonSaint Louis, MO 63122

For Keeps Sake4530 Lemay Ferry Road, Ste. ESaint Louis, MO 63129

MONtANAMemory Lane Scrapbooking700 S.W. Higgins Ave.Missoula, MT 59803

NeBRASK ABen Franklin Too920 N. 70th St.Lincoln, NE 68505

NeW HAMPSHIReArt Plus249 Loudon RoadConcord, NH 03301

Stamped Designs12 Highland Ridge RoadBarrington, NH 03825

Stamping Memories96 Daniel Webster Highway, Unit 29Belmont, NH 03220

N eW M e xI COImagine That! LLC317 N. Main St.Roswell, NM 88201

NeW YORKBuffalo Stamps & Stuff3314 Sheridan DriveBuffalo, NY 14226

Paper Crafters Unlimited568 Columbia TurnpikeEast Greenbush, NY 12061

OHIO Simply Said Rubber Stamps10930 Loveland Madeira Road, Ste. 1FLoveland, OH 45140

OReGONCreating Lasting Memories609-A Chetco Ave.Brookings, OR 97415

Kim’s Crafts & Scrapbooking50425 Columbia River HighwayScappoose, OR 97056

Scrapbook Connection17 N. Highway 101Warrenton, OR 97146

PeNNSYLVANIAArt-Tech Supplies Inc.135 S. Pennsylvania Ave.Greensburg, PA 15601

Farmhouse Memories148 A Harristown RoadParadise, PA 17562

Good’s Store Dist.165 Earland DriveNew Holland, PA 17557

Page by Page Scrapbook & Crop House58 W. Main Ave.Myerstown, PA 17067

Scrap Happy511 Main St.Clarion, PA 16214

Stampin’ Station8541 Willowdale RoadGreencastle, PA 17225

SOutH CAROLINAEasy As CatSoup1634 N. Main St.Anderson, SC 29621

The Paper Rabbit1835 Montague Ave. Ext.Greenwood, SC 29649

The Stamping Place & Scrapbook Station153 Dreher RoadWest Columbia, SC 29169

texASThe Crafty Scrapper308 S. College St.Waxahachie, TX 75165

The Crop Spot3722 Old Bullard RoadTyler, TX 75701

VI RG I N IACrafting Stop LLC1453 Armory DriveFranklin, VA 23851

GoldensHill Papercrafts6901 Heathstone CourtFairfax Station, VA 22039

WASHINGtONCreative Passions50 Malcolm St., Ste. 702Friday Harbor, WA 98250

WeSt VIRGINIAAlmost Heaven ScrapBooking601 50th St.Charleston, WV 25304

WISCONSINThe Stamp Shoppe Inc.4111 Schofield Ave., Ste. 5 Schofield, WI 54476

Wisconsin Craft Market148 Westgate MallMadison, WI 53711

WYOMINGMilestones & Memories116 Budd Ave.Big Piney, WY 83113

O N LI N eSuperior Home Artswww.superiorhomearts.com

MemoryMiser.com www.memorymiser.com


Cheerleader Thanks Card D e si g n b y Ta ny a Fox

MATERIALS ȥ Cardstock: X-Press It (Blending Card);

Stampin’ Up! (basic black, daffodil delight)

ȥ Bazzill Basics Licorice 6 x 6 paper pad ȥ Stamps: My Favorite Things

(Cheerleader); Gina K. Designs (Botanicals set)


ȥ Copic® markers: B000, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, E0000, E00, E11, E24, E30, E37, E42, E44, E47, Y00, Y06, Y11, Y17, Y19

ȥ Copic® Colorless Blender (0) ȥ 11/4 inches 5/8-inch-wide black with

white stitching grosgrain ribbon ȥ A Jillian Vance Design {die}velop Foto

Frames & {die)alogue Bubbles Die Set ȥ Die-cutting machine ȥ Xyron 11/2-inch sticker maker ȥ Elmer’s: Craft Bond foam tape,

double-sided adhesive


2. Cut a 4 x 51/4-inch piece from patterned paper.

3. Pass ribbon through sticker maker. Wrap ribbon around patterned paper piece as shown; secure ends to back. Adhere panel to card front.

4. Stamp image onto white cardstock; color image using markers.

5. Cut a square around image. Adhere to a 31/2 x 41/4-inch piece of bright yellow cardstock.

6. Die-cut foto frame shape from bright yellow cardstock; adhere over colored image using foam tape.

7. Apply ink only to “thank you” portion of sentiment stamp and stamp onto white cardstock. Cut a 3 x 5/8-inch rectangle around words; adhere to frame piece as shown. •

G O T E A M !


Sposin' a Ghosty SetTreat Holder Pattern

Cut on solid lines; score on dashed lines

Sposin’ a Ghosty SetCONTINUED FROM PAGE 68

Sposin' a Ghosty SetTreat Holder Pattern

Cut on solid lines; score on dashed lines

cardstock; trim a small border. Adhere to card front with foam tape.

3. Cut a 23/4 x 41/2-inch piece of burlap. Pull threads to fray edges. Adhere to orange cardstock; trim a small border. Adhere to card front.

4. Die-cut a flag around image; airbrush with E42.

5. Adhere die-cut flag to orange cardstock; trim a small border. Set aside.

6. Use computer and orange ink to print “Happy Thanksgiving!” onto white cardstock. Cut a 27/8 x 1-inch rectangle around sentiment. Adhere to orange cardstock; trim a small border.

7. Referring to photo, adhere image and sentiment pieces to card.

8. Airbrush button with E44.

9. Thread twine and cord through button and tie a bow; trim ends. Adhere button to card as shown.

10. Use Multiliner to add faux stitches along edges of each layer as shown. •

Happy ThanksgivingCONTINUED FROM PAGE 66

6. For rosette, cut a 12 x 11/2-inch strip from green cardstock. With long side horizontal, score vertical lines every 1/4 inch; accordion-fold scored lines. Shape strip into a circle and adhere ends using glue gun; adhere a square of scrap cardstock to back to secure.

7. Arrange ribbons and rosette on cardstock panel as shown. Adhere rosette using hot-glue gun; attach ribbons using foam squares.

8. Wrap twine around panel and tie ends in a bow as shown; trim ends. Center and adhere panel to card front.

9. Hand-print, or use computer to generate, “Thanks, COACH!” onto white cardstock; trim pennant shape around sentiment. Adhere sentiment to dark pink cardstock and trim, leaving a narrow border. Adhere sentiment to rosette as shown.

10. Using the Life’s A Party cartridge, cut a 2-inch soccer ball from white cardstock and a 2-inch overlay of soccer ball segments from black cardstock; adhere together. Attach soccer ball to rosette. •

Thanks, COACH!CONTINUED FROM PAGE 90


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in the Winter 2013 issue of CardMaker. You’ll enjoy:

Holiday Card SketchesInspiring sketches for last-minute holiday card making.

Pop-up CardsMagical all-occasion pop-up cards.

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Creepy Crawlies Treat SetCONTINUED FROM PAGE 77

Happy Halloween Jack-o’-Lantern Pattern

Creepy Crawlies Treat HolderCut on solid lines; score on dashed lines

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Happy HalloweenCONTINUED FROM PAGE 56

D R A W I N G S


Check with your local retail store for product availability. If you can’t find a product, contact the manufacturer directly to find a shop in your area.

100 Proof Press (937) 663-4047 www.100proofpress.com

3M (800) 328-6276www.scotchbrand.com

A.C. Moore Arts & Craftswww.acmoore.com

Advantus Corp(904) 482-0092www.timholtz.com

A Jillian Vance Design(740) 398-2806www.ajillianvancedesign.com

American Crafts(801) 226-0747www.americancrafts.com

Anna Griffin(888) 817-8170www.annagriffin.com

Annie’swww.anniescatalog.com

ARC Craftswww.arccrafts.com

Arjo Wigginswww.arjowigginscreativepapers.com

Art Bin(800) 232-3474 www.artbin.com

Authentique www.authentiquepaper.com

BasicGrey(801) 544-1116www.basicgrey.com

Bazzill Basics Paper Inc.(800) 560-1610www.bazzillbasics.com

Beacon Adhesives Inc. (914) 699-3405 www.beaconcreates.com

Bee Paper Companywww.beepaper.com

Bow-Easywww.reasonableribbon.com

Canvas Corp.(866) 376-9961www.canvascorp.com

Carameloswww.etsy.com/shop/caramelos

Cheery Lynn Designs(877) 897-7575www.cheerylynndesigns.com

Clearsnap Inc.(800) 448-4862 www.clearsnap.com

Close to My Heartwww.closetomyheart.com

Copic®/Imagination International Inc.(541) 684-0013 www.copicmarker.com

Core’dinationswww.coredinations.com

Crafter’s Companion(800) 399-5035www.crafterscompanion.com

Crate Paperwww.cratepaper.com

Creative Imaginationswww.cigift.com

Creative Vision(262) 352-3306 www.creativeclearstamps.com

Creative Memorieswww.creativememories.com

Cricutwww.cricut.com

CutCardstock.com(855) 764-2070www.cutcardstock.com

Darice Inc. (866) 432-7423www.darice.com

Dearie Dolls Digi Stampswww.deariedolls.com

Die Cuts With A View(801) 224-6766www.diecutswithaview.com

DiscountCardstock.com(801) 876-0327www.discountcardstock.com

Divine Twinewww.whiskergraphics.com

Doodlebug Design Inc.(877) 800-9190www.doodlebug.ws/

Echo Park Paper Co.(800) 701-1115www.echoparkpaper.com

Ecstasy Crafts(888) 288-7131 www.ecstasycrafts.com/index.php

EK Successwww.eksuccessbrands.com

Ellison(877) 355-4766www.sizzix.com

Elmer’s® Products Inc.(888) 435-6377www.elmers.com

Eyelet Outlet & Brads(603) 319-8392www.eyeletoutlet.com

Faber-Castell USA Inc.(800) 311-8684www.fabercastell.com

Fancy Pants Designs(801) 779-3212www.fancypantsdesigns.com

FarmHouse Paper Company(918) 506-4416www.farmhousepapercompany. myshopify.com

Fiskars(866) 348-5661www2.fiskars.com

Flourishes(888) 475-1575http://flourishes.org

General Pencil Co.(800) 537-0734www.generalpencil.com

Georgia Pacificwww.gp.com

Gina K. Designs(608) 838-3258www.ginakdesigns.com

Glitz Design(866) 356-6131 www.glitzitnow.com

Glue Dots(888) 458-3368www.gluedots.com

Hampton Art(800) 981-5172www.hamptonart.com

Heidi Swapp(816) 883-8259www.heidiswapp.com

Helmarwww.helmarusa.com

Hero Arts(800) 822-HERO (822-4376)www.heroarts.com

Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.www.hobbylobby.com

Hot Off The Press (888) 300-3406www.paperwishes.com

iLoveToCreate™(800) 438-6226www.ilovetocreate.com

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko(425) 883-7733www.imaginecrafts.com

Impression Obsession Inc. (877) 259-0905www.iostamps.com

Jillibean Soup(888) 212-1177www.jillibean-soup.com

K&Companywww.kandcompany.com

Kraft Outletwww.kraftoutlet.com

Lawn Fawnwww.lawnfawn.com

Letrasetwww.letraset.com

Lily Bee Design(801) 820-6845www.lilybeedesign.com

Little Darlings Rubber Stampswww.littledarlingsrubberstamps.com

Little Yellow Bicycle(860) 286-0244www.mylyb.com

MAGNOLIA-licious(604) 594-5188www.magnoliastamps.us

Marco’s Paper(888) 433-5239 www.marcopaper.com

Mark Richards Enterprises Inc.(888) 901-0091 www.markrichardsusa.com

Martha Stewart Craftswww.eksuccessbrands.com/marthastewartcrafts

May Arts Ribbon(203) 637-8366 www.mayarts.com

Maya Road(877) 427-7764www.mayaroad.com

Memory Boxwww.memoryboxco.com

Michaels Stores Inc.(800) MICHAELS (642-4235) www.michaels.com

Momenta(800) 448-6656http://momenta.com

My Favorite Thingswww.mftstamps.com

My Mind’s Eye(800) 665-5116www.mymindseye.com

October Afternoon(866) 513-5553 www.octoberafternoon.com

Our Daily Bread Designs(877) 451-4909www.ourdailybreaddesigns.com

The Paper Company™/TPC Studio™(973) 406-5000www.tpcstudio.com

Paper Prettieswww.paperpretties.net

Paper Smooches(623) 533-3776www.papersmoochesstamps.com

Papertrey Inkwww.papertreyink.com

Pebbles Inc.(801) 226-0747www.pebblesinc.com

Penny Black Inc.(800) 488-3669 www.pennyblackinc.com

Pink Paislee(816) 298-6474www.pinkpaislee.com

Pizzazz Aplenty(765) 883-5279www.pizzazzaplenty.blogspot.com

P K Glitz (904) 806-3901www.pkglitz.com

Plaid Enterprises Inc.(800) 842-4197 www.plaidonline.com

Prima Marketing Inc.(909) 627-5532 www.primamarketinginc.com

Provo Craft (800) 937-7686www.provocraft.com

Queen & Co.www.queenandco.com

Quietfire Designwww.quietfiredesign.ca

Quilled Creations Inc.(877) QUILLED (784-5533)www.quilledcreations.com

Ranger Industries Inc.(732) 389-3535www.rangerink.com

Really Reasonable Ribbon www.reasonableribbon.com

Ribbons Unlimitedwww.ribbonsunlimited.com

The Robin’s Nestwww.robinsnest-scrap.com

Royal Lace(800) 669-7692www.royalcrafts.com

Sakura of Americawww.sakuraofamerica.com

Scor-Pal Products(877) 629-9908www.scor-pal.com

SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™(847) 808-1140www.scrapbook-adhesives.com

Sharpie(800) 346-3278www.sharpie.com

Silhouette America Inc.(800) 859-8243www.silhouetteamerica.com

Simple Stories(801) 737-3242 www.simplestories.com

Sizzix(877) 355-4766 www.sizzix.com

Skipping Stones Designwww.skippingstonesdesign.com

Spellbinders™ Paper Arts(888) 547-0400www.spellbinderspaperarts.com

SRM Stickers Inc.(800) 323-9589www.srmpress.com

Stamp Annawww.stampanna.com

Stampendous! Inc.(800) 869-0474 www.stampendous.com

Stampers Anonymous(800) 945-3980www.stampersanonymous.com

Stampin’ Up!(800) STAMP UP (782-6787) www.stampinup.com

The Stamps of Lifewww.stephaniebarnardstamps.com

Studio Calicowww.studiocalicowholesale.com

Sulyn Industries(904) 482-0092

Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps(717) 202-5496www.sweetnsassystamps.com

Sweet Stamp Shopwww.sweetstampshop.com

Tim Holtzwww.timholtz.com

Timeless Twinewww.timelesstwine.bigcartel.com

Therm O Web Inc.(800) 323-0799www.thermowebonline.com

Tombow USAwww.tombowusa.com

The Twineryhttp://thetwinery.com/

Uni-ball(800) 346-3278www.uniball.com

Waltzingmouse Stamps www.waltzingmousestamps.com

Want2Scrap(260) 740-2976 www.want2scrap.com

Webster’s Pages(800) 543-6104www.websterspages.com

We R Memory Keepers(877) PICKWER (742-5937) www.weronthenet.com

WorldWin Papers(888) 843-6455www.worldwinpapers.com

Wow! www.wowembossingpowder.com

WPlus9 Design Studiowww.wplus9.com

X-Press It (541) 684-0013www.copicmarker.com

Xyron Inc.(800) 793-3523www.xyron.com

The Buyer’s Guide listings are provided as a service to our readers and should not be considered an endorsement from CardMaker magazine.

B U Y E R ' S G U I D E


The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.

—C.S. Lewis

You put a spell on me!

Never forget where you’ve been. Never lose sight of where you’re going. And never take for granted the people who travel the journey with you.

—Susan Gale

Pink is not just a color, it’s an attitude. —Author Unknown

Be strong enough to stand alone, be yourself enough to stand apart, but be wise enough to stand together when the time comes.

—Mark Amend

It’s not just other people we need to forgive. We also need to forgive ourselves. For all the things we didn’t do. All the things we should have done

—Mitch Albom

What’s brewing?

I am seeking, I am striving,

I am in it with all my heart.—Vincent van Gogh

If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.

—Ronnie Lott

T H E L A S T W O R D


Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.

—Lord Byron

I don’t believe you have to be better than everybody else. I believe you have to be better than you ever thought you could be.

—Ken Venturi

What great thing would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?

—Robert H. Schuller

Hope is faith holding out its hand in the dark. —George Iles

Autumn BlissD e si g n b y T r ud y Sjol a nder for R e a l l y R e a s on a ble R ibb on

Sources: Cardstock from DiscountCardstock.com and WorldWin Papers; Middy Bitty Bag, ribbon and Bow-Easy from Really Reasonable Ribbon; Inky Antics Every Leaf Fluttering stamp from Stampers Anonymous; StazOn ink pad from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko; chalk and dye ink pads from Clearsnap; self-adhesive pearls from Want2Scrap; Cuttlebug 2 x 2 Fall Leaves die templates (#37-1214) and Damask Decor embossing folder set (#2001055) from Provo Craft; Classic Ovals SM die templates (#S4-112) from Spellbinders™ Paper Arts; scoring board from Scor-Pal Products; adhesive foam tape and adhesive runner from 3M; fabric adhesive from Beacon Adhesives.

Out of clutter find simplicity. From discord find harmony.

In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

—Albert Einstein

T H E L A S T W O R D


Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the

autumn tree. —Emily Brontë

S k e t ch b y Ta m i M ay b er r y

Halloween NightD e si g n b y C a s sie D ’A mbr o sio

S K E T C H B O O K


#36MISSEDSKETCHES 1–35?CardMakerMagazine.com

has them available now!

Thank You!Design by Pen ny Wa r dSources: Cardstock from Michaels Stores Inc. and Gina K. Designs; Tartan Background stamp from Hero Arts; Petals from Scratch stamp set from Fiskars; Memento, VersaMark and Delicata ink pads and white embossing powder from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko; Signo white gel pen from Uni-ball; eyelets from Michaels Stores Inc.; yellow fine cord from Darice Inc.; Classic Ovals LG (#S4-110) and Classic Ovals SM (#S4-112) die templates from Spellbinders™ Paper Arts; Cuttlebug die-cutting machine from Provo Craft; eyelet-setting tool from We R Memory Keepers; adhesive foam tape from SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L™; double-sided adhesive from Scor-Pal Products.

Sources: Cardstock, black and white embossing powders, Framelits Apothecary Accents die (#127003), and 13/8-inch circle punch from Stampin’ Up!; Enchanted Collection patterned papers from Authentique; VersaMark ink pad from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko; anti-static pouch from EK Success; Signo white gel pen from Uni-ball; baker’s twine from Darice Inc.; Crop-A-Dile 1/4–1/2-inch Corner Chomper punch from We R Memory Keepers; adhesive runner from 3M.

Explore Beyond™

with Spellbinders® versatile and extensive line of products including the new 3D M-Bossabilities collection, perfect for detailed embossing and dynamic letterpress. The rich fall colours take on an even deeper e� ect with the beautifully sculpted surfaces of our Basket Weave design. Dimension is further enhanced using a mix of inks, natural � bres and a rustic button. A heartfelt sentiment ties it together!

Use with the Spellbinders Grand Calibur® machine as well as other die cutting machines.

Your creativity is limitless - Explore Beyond™

Spellbinders Grand Calibur® MachineSpellbinders Artisan X-plorer™ Machine

For more inspiration and products, visit us online at www.SpellbindersCreativeArts.com

By � eresa Momber

cardmaker autumn 2013

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