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DECEMBER 2015

A FREE PUBLICATION FULL OF CREATIVE INSPIRATION

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New Year's EveTHROW A PERFECTPARTY THIS YEARSEE PAGE 20

Quick GiftsHANDMADE FOR THE HOLIDAYSPAGE 16

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LEARN MORE AT WWW.HEIDISWAPP.COM/MINC

MAKE IT A MINC.TM CHRISTMAS

YOUR HOLIDAYS WILL SHINE WITH THE MINC.TM QUICKLY ADD FOIL FINISHES TO PINWHEELS, CARDS,

GIFT TAGS, AND MORE. FOIL ROLLS AVAILABLE IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY COLORS!

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Happy December! It's one of our favorite months of the year, especially for creating heartfelt and homemade gifts, beautiful decor and great papercrafting projects. This festive issue is filled with last-minute holiday crafting ideas, new product features and fun inspiration for a New Year's Eve party. Finish 2015 with creativity and fun!

plan pretty stuff

dazzling and bright holidays

presents in a pinch

set the perfect scene

countdown with a crunch

our top picks

see what’s inside

MEMORY PLANNER

MINC & MARQUEE LOVE

LAST MINUTE GIFTS

HOLIDAY PARTIES& NEW YEAR'S EVE

POPPIN' NEW YEAR

DECEMBER'S TOP PRODUCTS

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The Heidi Swapp Memory Planner is back with new 2016 products. The Memory Planner is the perfect combination of a daily calendar, to-do list, and a life journal. It helps organize and document daily activities and preserve precious memories all at the same time! Accessorize your Memory Planner with cute, coordinating

embellishments to highlight all of life's events.

MEMORY PLANNER

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1. Use the clear date stickers to label the dates on

the calendar.

2. Decorate the pages with embellishments from the

Memory Planner line. Fill in things to remember,

to-dos, memories, and notes.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Gold Stripe Personal Memory Planner (#312596)

Memory Planner Clear Date Stickers (#312585)Memory Planner Puffy Stickers (#312577)

Memory Planner Word Jumble Stickers (#312580)Memory Planner Pocket Cards (#312571)

Memory Planner Tabs (#312570)Sequins

Weekly Layout

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1. Use the clear date stickers to label the dates on the calendar.

2. Decorate the pages with embellishments from the Memory

Planner line. Fill in important dates, memories, and notes.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Gold Dot Memory Planner Album (#312597)

Memory Planner Word Jumble Stickers (#312580)Memory Planner Puffy Stickers (#312577)

Memory Planner Emoticon Stickers (#312579)Memory Planner Clear Date Stickers (#312585)

Memory Planner Calendar Stickers (#312582)Memory Planner Tabs (#312570)

Memory Planner Label Stickers (#312584)

We've Got a Date

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1. Cut the Kraft cardstock to 4.25” x 6” (10.79 x 15.24 cm)

and fold in half.

2. Cut the blue graph XOXO journal paper to 4” x 5.75”

(10.16 x 14.6 cm) and mat on White cardstock.

3. Cut out florals from other journal pad papers and add

to the blue graph paper.

4. Adhere the striped pocket card to the middle of your

card. Use dimensional dots to pop up the Hello

Gorgeous pocket card in the middle.

5. Embellish your card with sequins.

Supplies:American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)

American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)Heidi Swapp Memory Planner 6 x 8 Journal Pad (#312594)

Memory Planner Pocket Cards (#312571)American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock – Kraft (#71563)

White (#71081)Sequins

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1. Decorate a Journal Pad page using your photos and

embellishments from the Memory Planner collection.

Add journaling and a date using a date stamp.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Gold Dot Memory Planner Album (#312597)

Memory Planner Puffy Stickers (#312577)Memory Planner 6 x 8 Journal Pad (#312594)Memory Planner Calendar Stickers (#312582)

American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Date StampInk

Expect Miracles

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1. Paint a clipboard light blue and allow to dry completely.

2. Clip the black journal pad paper to the clipboard. Cut around

florals from the other journal pad papers, and pop them up on

the clipboard using dimensional dots.

3. Use dimensional dots to pop up a Memory Planner pocket card

in the middle of the page. Embellish the page with a Memory

Planner tab and sequins.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Memory Planner 6 x 8 Journal Pad (#312594)

Memory Planner Journal Pad (#312592)Memory Planner Pocket Cards (#312571)

Memory Planner Tabs (#312570)Memory Planner Word Jumble Stickers (#312580)

American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

ClipboardCraft Paint

Foam BrushSequins

Good Things Come

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Minc™ and Marquee Love®

Create pretty projects with the newest products from Heidi Swapp. Minc items add dazzling foil effects using toner-reactive foils for a fun finish. Marquee Love letters add an instant update to any party or room. They're fun to personalize and are easy to assemble!

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Minc™ and Marquee Love®

Create pretty projects with the newest products from Heidi Swapp. Minc items add dazzling foil effects using toner-reactive foils for a fun finish. Marquee Love letters add an instant update to any party or room. They're fun to personalize and are easy to assemble!

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1. Minc a 12 x 12 (30.48 cm x 30.48 cm) sheet of music

note patterned paper using Gold Reactive Foil.

2. Cut to fit around the center of your candle.

3. Cut Christmas trees out of the glitter paper.

4. Attach trees using dimensional dots.

5. Wrap twine around the candle and tie a bow.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp 12 x 12 Minc Paper (#370176)

American Crafts Pow Glitter Paper 12 x 12 – Gold (#71634)Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil – Gold (#369973)

Heidi Swapp Minc Transfer Sheets (#370616)Heidi Swapp Minc Machine (#312011)

American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)Candles

Glue GunTwine

Christmas Candles

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1. Apply glue to the outer and inner edges of the Marquee Star,

and sprinkle on gold glitter. Shake off the excess glitter, and

allow to dry completely.

2. Use the star stencil to cut out a star shape from the music

notes patterned paper. Apply red foil to the paper using

the Minc.

3. Assemble the Marquee Star by inserting the patterned paper

stencil, adding the light bulb covers, and stringing the lights

through the back.

4. Tie a bow around the Star Marquee using red ribbon.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp 12.5” Minc Machine (#312011)

Heidi Swapp Marquee Star (#369179)Minc 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#370176)

Minc Red Foil (#369978)Foam Paint Brush

Gold GlitterRed Ribbon

Glue

Atop the Tree

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1. Apply glue to the edges of the Marquee Banner, and sprinkle on

silver glitter. Shake off excess glitter, and allow to dry completely.

2. Use the banner stencil to cut out a banner shape from the Evergreen

glitter paper.

3. Apply red foil to the alphabet stickers. Cut out 5 small pennants from

the Gold glitter paper, and add the alphabet stickers to spell Merry.

4. Punch small holes in the top corners of each pennant, and string with

twine creating a banner.

5. Assemble the Marquee Banner by inserting the glitter paper stencil,

adding the light bulb covers, and stringing the lights through the back.

6. Use dimensional dots on the edges of the Marquee to hold the Merry

banner in place.

7. Paint a wooden star with red craft paint and glue to the top of the tree.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp 12.5” Minc Machine (#312011)

Heidi Swapp Marquee Banner (#369229)Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red (#369978)

American Crafts Pow! Glitter Paper – Evergreen (#71514)Gold (#71634)

American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)Silver Glitter

Foam Paint BrushWooden Star

Red Craft PaintTwine

Put Up the Tree

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1. Apply Silver and Gold foil to both sides of the pinwheels

using the foil applicator machine.

2. Assemble the pinwheels using a brad to secure them.

3. Apply Red foil to the jumbo alphabet letters, spelling the

word Noel.

4. Use wooden clothespins to clip the letters and pinwheels to

the twine, creating a banner.

Supplies:American Crafts DIY Shop Wooden Clothespins (#366620)

Heidi Swapp 12.5” Minc Machine (#312011)Minc Jumbo Striped Alphabet (#370206)

Minc Pinwheels (#370225)Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red (#369978)

Gold (#369973)Silver (#369976)

Twine

Noel Banner

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Last-Minute CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Need a last-minute gift or some pretty holiday decor? Don't

worry because we've got you covered! This section is filled

with a handful of projects that are perfect for showing your love

to friends, family or neighbors. Create these heartfelt presents

and deliver with a sweet treat this holiday season.

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1. Minc a 6 x 6 (16.24 cm x 16.24 cm) sheet of paper with Teal Reactive Foil

then cut three 2” x 6” strips.

2. Fold the paper strips back and forth (accordion style) to create a rosette.

3. Glue the ends of the paper together to form a rosette. Glue in the center

to hold rosette together.

4. Attach a doily with adhesive.

5. Attach button to the center of doily and glue to the outside of the mug.

6. Cut a 4 ½ x 2” (11.43 cm x 5.08 cm) strip of White cardstock for the tag base.

7. Cut a second strip using the Rouge cardstock at 4” x 1 ½” (10.16 cm x 3.81 cm)

and adhere on top of the white tag.

8. Write a message on the cardstock tag and attach it to the treat bag with twine.

9. Write a message on the sign post and place in mug.

Supplies:DIY Shop Sign Posts (#369009)

12 x 12 American Craft Cardstock - Rouge (#71027)White (#71081)

Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Teal (#369980)Heidi Swapp 6 x 6 Minc Paper (#370179)

Heidi Swapp Minc Transfer Sheets (#370616)Heidi Swapp Minc Machine (#312011)

Amy Tangerine Mini Doilies (#340245)Button

Glue GunTwine

Hot Cocoa Treat

Last-Minute C

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1. Select the polka dot Minc paper and cut three 2” x 6” strips.

2. Fold the paper strips back and forth (accordion style) to

create a rosette.

3. Glue the ends of the paper together to form the rosette.

Glue in the center to hold rosette together.

4. Attach a button with adhesive.

5. Attach button to the center of the doily and glue to bag.

6. Attach a twine bow.

7. Fill bag with a treat.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Mini Bags (#370232)

Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red #369978Heidi Swapp 6 x 6 Minc Paper (#370179)

Heidi Swapp Minc Transfer Sheets (#370616)Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Transfer Machine (#312011)

Amy Tangerine Mini Doilies (#340245)Bakers Twine

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1. Select the “You Are Loved” print.

2. Place print into a Minc transfer sheet and place the red

reactive Minc foil on top.

3. Run the transfer sheet through the Minc machine.

4. Hand cut a Christmas tree using the Leaf cardstock and

place over the heart on the print using adhesive.

5. Place print into a frame.

6. Tie a ribbon around the frame.

7. Attach sequins using adhesive.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Gallery Wall Prints (#370197)

Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red #369978American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock – Leaf (#71052)

Heidi Swapp Minc Transfer Sheets (#370616)Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Transfer Machine – (#312011)

Picture Frame Ribbon

Sequins

You Are Loved Frame

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Celebrate the arrival of 2016 with a beautiful party for friends and family. Set

the perfect scene with easy-to-make party ideas using high-quality products and fun

embellishments. Count down to festive fun this New Year's Eve with a little black,

gold and a whole lot of tasty treats!

HOLIDAY PARTIES & STARTING 2016

OFF RIGHT

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1. Foil polka dot paper.

2. Cut and assemble treat boxes.

3. Cut stars from black and gold cardstock.

4. Adhere paper straws and stars.

Supplies:Heidi Swapp Minc Reactive Foil - Gold (#69973)

Minc Foil Applicator (#370124)American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock - Black (#71082)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Paper Straws

Have a Poppin' New Year

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1. Wrap napkin and silverware with striped paper.

2. Cut clock hands with gold glitter cardstock.

3. Adhere clock hands to silverware wrap with sequin.

4. Tie with black twine.

Supplies:Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Black TwineSequins

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1. Cut cupcake wrappers with striped paper.

2. Cut paper stars with gold cardstock, and adhere

to wrappers.

3. Write “2016” on signposts with metallic marker.

4. Embellish signposts with twine and sequins.

Supplies:Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177)

American Crafts Metallic Markers (#62266)DIY Shop Signposts (#369010)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Black TwineSequins

What Resolutions?

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1. Cut paper bows using 1-2-3 Punchboard and black cardstock.

2. Adhere bows and strip of gold cardstock to each glass.

3. Cut and adhere gold glitter start to paper straws.

4. Insert straws and candy into glasses.

Supplies:We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punchboard (#662530)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock - Black (#71082)

American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)Paper Straws

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Bubbly New Year

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1. Fill treat sacks with desired candy.

2. Attach patterned paper, and embellish with gold

cardstock, sequins, and gold Thickers.

Supplies:Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)Sentiment Thickers – Gold (#53287)

Black Twine Sequins

Treat Sacks

Countdown Candies

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1. Cut patterned paper to 3” x 7” (7.62 x 17.78).

2. Cut gold glitter paper to 3.25” x 7.25” (8.25 x 18.42)

3. Adhere paper together, and cut slit for sparklers.

4. Insert sparklers, and wrap with additional gold cardstock.

5. Use metallic marker to write the word “Sparkle” on

chalkboard tag.

6. Tie tag to favor using twine.

Supplies:Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177)

American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635)DIY Shop Chalkboard Tags (#366641)

American Crafts Metallic Markers (#62266)American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Black TwineSparklers

Sparkle, Sparkle

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EDITOR'S PICKS:

top productsHelp your projects stand out with Heidi Swapp's Minc Reactive Foil. Add to a variety of pre-made products or customize your own! These stunning foils are easy to use and fun to apply. (#369973, #369976)

Add some sparkle and shine to projects with Spark! Tinsel from American Crafts. Available in festive silver and gold, this dazzling product will update cards, layouts and more! (#327336, #327342)

Create custom banners in minutes with the Banner Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers. Convenient settings allow you to create three types of banners in various sizes. This handy tool is perfect for weddings, parties and everyday home decor! (#662565)

Create festive projects to ring in the New Year with Pow! Glitter Paper by American Crafts. Available in 16 eye-catching colors, Pow! is perfect for papercrafting, DIY and home decor projects. Add a touch of sparkle this holiday season! (#371511, #371634)

Add trendy, colorful labels with Minc Labels from Heidi Swapp. Simply select your foil and your preferred label for a fun look! These labels are perfect for gift giving, papercrafting and DIY projects. Use with the Minc machine for best results. (#370228)

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