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• Pastels p. 49

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MARCH/APRIL 2013

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For more information on products used on projects in this issue, see our Product Guide online at PaperCraftsMag.com.

ON THE COVERCountry Sweet Thank You Card 34Hogs & Kisses Card 36Beautiful Bride Favor Box 59

INSPIRATION

Country Fresh ..................... 29

Breathe in the fresh, country air with these projects that highlight your favorite country icons and patterns, including gingham, daisies, denim, chicken wire, mason jars, farm animals, and more!

Animals to Welcome Baby ... 40

Say hello to baby with these adorable cards, shower invites, party ensembles, and nursery décor that feature animals from the zoo, farm, circus, and more!

Pretty Pastels ..................... 49

Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate soft and pretty pastels. See how this sweet color palette inspired our designers to create lovely projects for spring and every day.

The Bride’s Finery ............... 59

You’re cordially invited to join us as we spotlight projects that incorporate items a bride might wear on her wedding day. From lace and tulle to pearls, satin, and rhinestones, it’s time to say “I do” to the splendor!

2012 World Card Making Day Winners .......... 67

Paper Crafts magazine is thrilled to present an amazing group of winners from this year’s World Card Making Day Contest.

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HOW–TO

Stamp It! Techniques............. 18

Join Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Teri Anderson and friends as they show you how to perfect ombre stamping (color that graduates from light to dark).

Paper Crafts 101 ................. 22

Join Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Betsy Veldman as she shows you six clever ways to fussy-cut paper to create one-of-a-kind focal images, sentiments, scenes, and more!

Go-to Sketches .................... 24

Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Jennifer McGuire shares two inspiring sketches that are perfect for spring and every day!

INSIGHTS

Dear Go-to Gals .................. 16

Our experts share tips and ideas for incorporating chalk into your paper crafts.

Tips, Tools, & Techniques....... 84

Printable foil you can die-cut, storage organizers for all your accessories, and six techniques for creating wondrous watercolor.

Moxie Fabs ......................... 87

Color without boundaries, or watercolor style, is not only all the rage, but it’s a look that is super fun and easy to re-create. Join trends editor Cath Edvalson as she explores the wonder of watercolor.

IN EVERY ISSUE

From the Editors 13

Paper Crafts Connection 14

2013 Stamping Royalty Contest 66

Editors’ Picks 78

Sweepstakes 79

Look Ahead 82

Simple Sentiments 83

Get Inspired 90

MARCH/APRIL 2013 • VOLUME 36/NUMBER 2

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= AMBITIOUS: Most likely fi ve steps or more with ambitious technique(s).

ONLINE:Find projects, sketches, and bonus material online.

READERS’ CHOICE:Selected by our readers.

FRESH FACE: Made by a designer never published before in Paper Crafts.

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Herd It’s Your Birthday Card Designer: Leigh Penner

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Breathe in the fresh, country air with these projects that highlight your favorite country icons and patterns, including gingham, daisies, denim, chicken wire, mason jars, farm animals, and more!

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For You JarDesigner: Amy Wanford

1 Adhere ribbon around jar.2 Die-cut fl owers and leaf from felt; adhere to jar.3 Thread button with twine and adhere.4 Tie fabric over jar with cord.5 Stamp for you on cardstock, trim, and attach to cord

with clothespin.

Finished size: 3¼" diameter x 4" tall

Many Thanks CardDesigner: Dawn Cosgrove

1 Make card from cardstock; round corner.2 Stamp solid circle and dotted sunrays on card.3 Stamp woodgrain on cardstock, die-cut picket fences, and

adhere to card.4 Die-cut hills from patterned paper; adhere.5 Die-cut label from cardstock. Stamp label and many thanks

and adhere to card.6 Die-cut rooster from cardstock and adhere to card with

foam tape.

Finished size: 4¼" x 5½"

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (white) Papertrey Ink Clear stamp: (for you from Wonderful Words Additions set) Papertrey Ink Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko Accents: (button) Papertrey Ink; (clothespin) Michaels Fibers: (natural jute twine) Papertrey Ink; (burlap ribbon) The Ribbon Girl; (red elastic cord) Dies: (fl owers, leaf) Papertrey Ink Other: (white, green felt) Papertrey Ink; (gingham fabric, jar)

SUPPLIES: All supplies from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted. Cardstock: (Pure Poppy, white) Patterned paper: (blue grid from 2008 Bitty Box Basics collection) Clear stamps: (many thanks from On the Farm set; solid circle, dotted sunray from Hello Sunshine set; label from Sweet Spring set; woodgrain from Background Basics: Farm & Barn set) Dye ink: (Harvest Gold, Pure Poppy, Soft Stone) Dies: (hill, picket fence, label, rooster) Tool: (corner rounder punch) Fiskars

DESIGNER TIP

Try using a circular die to cut your fabric easily and perfectly every time.

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Animal Baby Tag Set Designer: Chan Vuong

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Say hello to baby with these adorable cards, shower invites, party ensembles, and nursery décor that feature animals from the zoo, farm, circus, and more!

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BABY BOY GIRAFFE TAGDesigner: Chan Vuong

1 Die-cut scalloped circle from cardstock. Punch hole and tie on ribbon.

2 Die-cut circle from patterned paper and adhere withfoam tape.

3 Notch end of banner; adhere with foam tape.4 Adhere giraffe with foam tape.

Finished size: 3½" diameter

JUST HATCHED CARDDesigner: Rachel Narens Izakowicz

1 Make card from cardstock.2 Cut patterned paper rectangles, adhere to card, and zigzag-

stitch seam.3 Cut cardstock panel and stamp Envelope Liner Background.

Round one corner, ink edges. 4 Die-cut chicken from patterned paper and adhere to panel with

foam tape. Stamp chicks.5 Cut cardstock strip, stamp just hatched, and trim with

decorative-edge scissors. Adhere to panel and adhere panel to card with foam tape.

Finished size: 5" square

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Ocean Blue) WorldWin Patterned paper: (brown stripe from Snips & Snails 6x6 pad) Doodlebug Design Accent: (baby boy banner) K&Company Sticker: (giraffe) Doodlebug Design Fibers: (natural ribbon) Studio Carta Dies: (scalloped circle) Spellbinders; (circle) Lifestyle Crafts

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Rustic Cream, kraft) Papertrey Ink Patterned paper: (Church Social, Sunday Dinner from Farmhouse 8x8 pad) October Afternoon Rubber stamp: (Envelope Liner Background) Hero Arts Clear stamps: (just hatched, chick from On the Farm set) Papertrey Ink Dye ink: (Cup O’ Joe, Butter Bar, Soft Sand) Hero Arts Die: (chicken) Papertrey Ink Tools: (decorative-edge scissors, corner rounder punch)

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Spring is the perfect time of year to celebrate soft and

pretty pastels. See how this sweet color palette inspired our

designers to create lovely projects for spring and every day.

Spring Bird Designer: Clare Prezzia

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

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Beautiful Bride Favor Box Designer: Latisha Yoast

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

You’re cordially invited to join us as we spotlight projects that incorporate items a bride might wear on her wedding day. From lace and tulle to pearls, satin, and rhinestones, it ’s t ime to say “I do” to the splendor!

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WINNERSWINNERS

Paper Crafts magazine is thrilled to present an amazing group of winners from our 2012 World Card Making Day Contest. With more than 1,150 cards submitted, choosing only four from each category was no small feat. Check out the winning cards by section: Birthday,

Love, Thinking of You/Hello, Season’s Greetings, and Thank You. Congratulations, ladies, and thanks for all your fantastic work!

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