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Handcrafted Greetings for All of Lifes 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!

Dress Up Your Cards With Pretty Paper Bags

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 Its 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

Buyers Guide, 95

The Last Word, 96

ON THE COVERGet Creative With Adhesives, 32

Its 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 youre like me, its all of the above. In this issue of CardMaker, youll 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, youll 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. Im sure youll agree, the designers have really knocked these collections of cards right out of the park!

Until next time,

In this issue of CardMaker,

youll find cards that reflect the

wonderful colors and motifs that best

represent fall.

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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 issuemy 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!

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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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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 were 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 youre 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 childrens 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.

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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 youd like and mail them to the address provided. Please indicate somewhere on your shipment that you are participating in CardMaker magazines 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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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 cant find a product, contact the manufacturer directly to find a shop in your area. See manufacturer listings in the Buyers Guide on page 95.

O U R F A V O R I T E P R O D U C T S


Movers & Shapers In the Bag DieManufactured by SizzixIf youre 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! Sizzixs 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 todays most popular motifs. The color palette of turquoise, coral, navy, pink and cream is perfection! And of course with an ensemble

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

envelopes and buttons.

Suggested retail prices12 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

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Logo next to stacked tagline

Logo alone

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Black (below)

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White (below)

White (below)

White (below)

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

Annies 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.

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Black (below)

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Marker Storage SatchelManufactured by ArtBinIf youre looking for a versatile storage solution for your markers and pens, this satchel might be just what youre 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 CoredinationsTim Holtz is well known for his edgy vintage style and hes teamed up with Coredinations 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 ElmersBefore 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! Elmers 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 200300 dots while a package of pop-up dots contains 75.



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{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 Years.

Suggested retail pricesDie, $9.95; stamp set, $16.95; pins, $6

Copic Coloring Guide Level 4: Fine DetailsPublished by AnniesAs part of the successful Copic book series, Level 4: Fine Details is written for the experienced Copic coloring artist. In this 64-page book, youll 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 its 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 prices6-inch, $24.99; 8-inch, $29.99; 10-inch, $39.99


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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 pricesFelt, $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 youre 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 its because its relaxing, but coloring remains one of my favorite artistic activities. Its 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. Youll love discovering the endless design tricks you can accomplish with these!

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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.

Were 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 Pokmon all day, its 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 dont consider myself a technique type of card maker. I tend to be pretty

See more of Michelles work

at http://stopand stamptheroses. blogspot.com

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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 Gina K. Designs cardstock: ivory,

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

paper pad Gina K. Designs Sun-Kissed

Autumn stamp set Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

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

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

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

adhesive foam squares

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Birthday Elegance

MATERIALS Papertrey Ink cardstock: dark chocolate,

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

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

Stampin Up! chocolate chip dye ink pad

Michaels Recollections assorted self-adhesive pearls

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

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

Die-cutting machine Stampin Up! adhesive foam tape 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. Dont set the pearls permanently until the layout is complete so that you can

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MATERIALS Bazzill Basics cardstock: white,

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

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

YR12, YR18 Stampin Up! Square Lattice embossing

folder (#119976) Die-cutting and embossing machine 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 Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (dark chocolate);

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

Mums, Year of Flowers: Roses, Mega Mixed Messages

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

Martha Stewart aquarium pearl acrylic paint

Stampendous! clear detail embossing powder

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

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

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

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

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Brilliance coffee bean ink pad

Stampendous! clear detail embossing powder

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

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

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

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MATERIALS Cardstock: Papertrey Ink (cream);

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

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

stamp set

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

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

Die-cutting and embossing machine

Slotted quilling tool Tweezers Toothpicks Stampin Up! adhesive foam dots Elmers clear-drying glue

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Use a variety of colored quilling paper strips to

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Project notes: Refer to photo and illustrations when forming quilled shapes. Use a toothpick to place glue on ends of quilling paper when securing quilled shapes. Tweezers can be used to place quilled shapes onto cards.

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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With Deepest SympathyD e si g n b y Pa t t i Gi l l i a m

MATERIALS Bazzill Basics cardstock: almond cream,

dark fawn FarmHouse Paper Company Sugar Hill

12 x 12 Collection patterned papers Impression Obsession stamps:

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

autumn leaves ink pad Spellbinders Labels One die templates

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

foam squares 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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MATERIALS Cardstock: X-Press It (Blending

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

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

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

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento tuxedo black ink pad

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

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

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

Embossing folders: Stampin Up! (Square Lattice #119976); Provo Craft (Dvine Swirl #37-1142)

Spellbinders Grand Calibur Adhesive foam dots Paper adhesive Computer and printer

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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 Dvine 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

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Tall Fall AlphabetL e t t er i n g b y Na nc y B u rk e

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 34 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 BasicsPaper 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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MATERIALS Bazzill Basics Lagoon cardstock Patterned papers: Bazzill Basics

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

Jillibean Soup Placemats (white frames)

Studio Calico wood veneer arrow Pebbles Inc. Sunny Side mini

clothespin My Minds Eye The Sweetest Thing

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

Creamsicle Herringbone ribbon Adhesive foam squares 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, lets 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 wouldnt pull out my pretty floral papers or detailed flower embellishments for a Fathers Day card (even

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though I really like those flowers!). Instead, Id 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. Lets say were 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. Its 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, lets 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-stitchin-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 doesnt overwhelm the message and the focus of the card.

Happy Birthday Card Finally, lets talk about making cards for the boys and men

in our lives. Guys dont 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

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MATERIALS Bazzill Basics pink cardstock Anna Griffin Hope Chest

Cross-Stitch Roses patterned paper

Anna Griffin Hope Chest 3-D Art Stickers

Anna Griffin Hope Chest Die-Cut Words

White paper doily

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

Doodlebug Design white mini self-adhesive pearls

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

Adhesive foam squares 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 Fathers 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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Happy Birthday D e si g n b y K i mb er Mc Gr ay

MATERIALS Jillibean Soup kraft cardstock Jillibean Soup patterned papers:

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

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

Jillibean Soup medium kraft tag

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

Arts twine Stampin Up! mini clip Corner-rounder punch Mini stapler Adhesive foam squares 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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Discover the unique ways top designers are using adhesives in card making.

MATERIALS Hobby Lobby cardstock: black,

white, green SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L

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

tuxedo black ink pad Sulyn Industries silver microbeads 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 The Paper Company/TPC

Studio kraft cardstock Glitz Design French Kiss 6 x 6

paper pack Flourishes Tag Lines stamp set Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko

Memento tuxedo black ink pad Ranger Perfect Pearls: green

patina, perfect bronze, heirloom gold

Paintbrush SCRAPBOOK ADHESIVES BY 3L:

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MATERIALS Papertrey Ink rustic cream cardstock Patterned papers: Pink Paislee

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

Decorative circle tag American Crafts Kringle & Co. Decorative

Envelope Tags American Crafts Amy Tangerine Yes,

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

Pink Paislee Prairie Hill Bitty Blocks alphabet stickers

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

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

Studio Calico washi tape in 2 different colors/prints

Paintbrush Fiskars corner-rounder punch Sewing machine with white thread 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 Bazzill Basics cardstock: raven,

white, hazard Heidi Swapp Color Shine Georgia

peach mist SRM Stickers: Say It With Stickers

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

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

Timeless Twine graphite gray bakers twine

Adhesive foam dots Martha Stewart craft glue 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.



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

MATERIALS Cardstock: American Crafts (white); We

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

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

Ranger Distress faded jeans ink pad 11 inches The Twinery maraschino

bakers twine Silhouette cutting files: Collegiate

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

Silhouette electronic cutting machine Crafters Companion/Darice double-

sided adhesive foam squares 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 bakers 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 dont 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

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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 Cardstock: Bazzill Basics (rusted);

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

Die Cuts With A View The Witches Brew Stack

Hampton Art stamps: Spooky Owl, BE HAPPY

Clearsnap ink pads: clear embossing, black pigment

Clearsnap Smooch gold lame ink WOW! primary ebony embossing

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

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

striped grosgrain ribbon The Robins Nest Lily Pad Dew Drops Cheery Lynn Designs dies: Fionas

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

Die-cutting machine Embossing heat tool 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 Fionas 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.


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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 Stampin Up! cardstock: chocolate chip,

crumb cake, very vanilla Bazzill Basics Heritage Kit Papers:

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

Occasions stamp set Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento

tuxedo black ink pad Paperclip 4 copper mini brads

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

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

Die-cutting machine 1/16-inch hole punch 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 Bazzill Basics raven cardstock Patterned papers: Bazzill Basics All

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

Authentique Enchanted stickers: details, elements

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

10 inches orange sheer, 9 inches olive green textured

We R Memory Keepers Black Widow metal flower

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

Adhesive foam squares Xyron: 5-inch Creative Station,

Mega Runner

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

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 Witchs 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 47 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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MATERIALS Bazzill Basics cardstock: majestic purple

medium, black, intense orange Stamp sets: Waltzingmouse

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

Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko VersaFine onyx black ink pad

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

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

foam squares 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 Cardstock: Kraft Outlet kraft; cream My Minds Eye Mischievous Collection:

6 x 6 paper pad, Accessory Sheet, Decorative Brads

Maya Road kraft library card envelope (#K1347)

Sweet Stamp Shop Haunted House stamp set

Stampin Up! dye ink pads: dark gray, brown

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

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

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

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


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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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MATERIALS Cardstock: The Paper Company/TPC

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

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

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

tuxedo black ink pad Glitter: black, gold Craft knife 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 Cest 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

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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 youre able to set aside some time for yourself as summer winds down and we look forward to autumn.

Id 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 Youre 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. Whator whois most important to you?

Challenge 2 7/30/13Christmas in JulyIts not too early to

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