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A Holiday at Home CELEBRATE WITH FESTIVE DECOR: PAGE 32
Pretty Parties HOSTING WITH DIY SHOP: PAGE 19
DECEMBER 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the December issue of American Crafts' Cut & Paste! This edition has a great variety of creative inspiration including six projects that will help you host the perfect party using the DIY Shop collection. We hope you have a delightful time browsing and creating. If you’re interested in any of the featured products, stop by your local Spotlight.
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DIY Shop Cartridge Trimmer Triangle Score Guide Pinwheel Punch Board Enamel Dots
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IT'S A PARTY WITH It's no secret that the American Crafts' DIY Shop collection is about as versatile and customizable as it gets. But aside from scrapbooking and cardmaking, did you know that it's absolutely perfect for party dĂŠcor? Especially when paired with other collections, DIY Shop will blow you away with its endless possibilities.
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Party Candy Boxes
Supplies: We R Memory Keepers Punch Board Candy Box (#71346-3) Maggie Holmes Open Book 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Maggie Holmes Layered Tags (#683589) Maggie Holmes Printed Flowers (#683580) American Crafts DIY Shop 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#366665) American Crafts DIY Shop Wood Veneer Butterflies (#366618) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Labels (#366622)
American Crafts DIY Shop Stickers Cork Hearts (#366628) American Crafts DIY Shop Burlap Bows - Light (#366626) American Crafts Chalkboard Tags (#366608) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts DIY Shop Wood Clothespins (#366620) American Crafts Permanent Chalk Markers (#366600) Baker’s Twine (#366303)
1. Follow instructions on the WRMK Candy Box Punch Board. Cut the following from the DIY Shop 12 x 12
paper pad: 12" (30.48 cm) street view paper, 10" (25.4 cm) tea stained paper, 6" (15.24 cm) ledger paper. From
the Maggie Holmes Open Book 12 x 12 paper pad, cut 8" (20.32 cm) rose paper, 5" (12.7 cm) layered circles paper.
2. Embellish boxes as shown above.
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AC DIY Shop
Party Place Cards
Supplies: American Crafts Dark Kraft cardstock (#71563) American Crafts Black Cardstock (#71082) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Adhesive Badges (#366633) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Toothpicks Pennants (#366625) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard File Tabs (#366610) American Crafts DIY Shop Cork Stickers - Hearts (#366628)
American Crafts DIY Shop Wood Veneer Banners (#366619) American Crafts Precision Pen - Black (#62383) American Crafts Mini Stapler (#366690) American Crafts Solid Glue Runner (#61711) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) Maggie Holmes 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596)
1. Cut (2) Kraft cardstock to 2.75" x 8" (6.0325 x 20.32 cm), then score at the 4" mark (10.16 cm) and fold in half for card base.
Cut (2) black cardstock pieces to 2.75" x 8" (3.0325 x 20.32 cm), score at 4" (10.16 cm), then fold in half.
2. Cut (2) 2.5" x 3.75" (6.35 x 9.525 cm) pieces from the pink/ivory flower paper, then adhere to kraft card base. Cut (2) 2.5" x
3.75" (6.35 x 9.525 cm) pieces of black/white plaid paper, then adhere to black card base.
3. Make (4) 2.5" (6.35 cm) rosettes: (2) from the pink/ivory pattern paper and (2) from the black /white plaid paper. Adhere to
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card base with dimensional dots. Adhere chalkboard badge to the center of each rosette.
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AC DIY Shop
Thank You
Supplies: American Crafts DIY Shop 6 x 6 Paper Pad (#366983) American Crafts DIY Shop cards and envelopes (#366659) American Crafts DIY Shop wood veneer butterflies (#366618) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709)
1. Cut woodgrain paper to 4" x 5.25" (10.16 x 13.335), ruler
paper to 2.25" x 5" (5.715 x 12.7cm), dictionary paper to 3" x
3" (7.62 x 7.62 cm) and ledger paper to .75" x 3" (1.905 x 7.62).
2. Adhere woodgrain, ruler and dictionary paper to card base. 3. Cut flower from red/white/blue paper, cut leaves from
green ledger paper.
4. Stamp or print saying onto ledger paper, then adhere to
card with dimensional dots.
5. Adhere butterflies to card with dimensional dots. 6. Adhere rose and leaves.
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AC DIY Shop
Party Time
Supplies: American Crafts DIY Shop Chipboard Banner (#366657) American Crafts DIY Shop Wood Veneer Butterflies (#366618) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Labels (#366623) American Crafts DIY Shop Wooden Clothespins (#366620) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Clothespins (#366621) American Crafts DIY Shop Light Burlap Bows (#366626) American Crafts DIY Shop Heart Cork Stickers (#366628) American Crafts Hardcover Thickers - Silver (#53284) Maggie Holmes 12 x 12 Open Book Paper Pad (#683596)
Maggie Holmes Ephemera Pack (#683578) Maggie Holmes Printed Flowers and Leaves (#683580) We R Memory Keepers Warm Metal Wide Eyelets (#41595-4) We R Memory Keepers Crop-a-Dile (#709077) American Crafts This to That Glue Runner (#61711) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) Jute (or twine)
1. Trace, cut and adhere paper to chipboard banners. 2. Add wide eyelets to banners using the Crop-a-Dile. 3. Make rosettes and adhere to banner, then add chalkboard labels and Thickers. 4. Embellish as desired.
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AC DIY Shop
Party Gift Boxes
Supplies: American Crafts DIY Shop Narrow Wooden Tags (#366643) American Crafts 12 x 12 DIY Shop Paper Pad (#366665) Maggie Holmes 12 x 12 Open Book Paper Pad (#683596) We R Memory Keepers Gift Box Punch Board (# 713340) We R Memory Keepers Punch Board Envelope (#71277-0) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts This to That Glue Dispenser (#61711) American Crafts Galaxy Markers - Broad (#62438)
1. Follow instructions on the Gift Box Punch Board for making the
following boxes: 4 x 4 x 4 (10.16 x 10.16) with DIY Shop ledger
paper, 2.5 x 2.5 x 3.25 (6.35 x 6.35 x 8.255 cm) using DIY Shop
dictionary paper, 1.75 x 1.75 x 3.25 (4.445 x 4.445 x 8.255 cm) with
DIY Shop patterned paper.
2. Follow instructions for making bows with the Envelope Punch
Board. Make the following: large bow using Maggie Holmes teal
and rose paper, 2 small bows using Maggie Holmes coral striped
paper and rose polka dot paper. Cut .5" (1.27 cm ) strip of the same
paper and adhere around box. Adhere bow to boxes with
dimensional dots.
3. Make roses for bows out of the same paper used for the boxes, cut
leaves from green ledger paper. Adhere to bows.
4. Add names to tags and adhere to gift boxes.
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AC DIY Shop
Party Pinwheels
1. Follow instructions on Pinwheel Punch Board to make the
Supplies: American Crafts Chalkboard Flair Badges (#366636) Maggie Holmes Open Book 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) We R Memory Keepers Pinwheel Punch Board (#71345-6) We R Memory Keepers Pinwheel Attachments (#71346-3)
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following size pinwheels: (2) 6" (15.24 cm) pinwheels from the
teal rose/black stripe paper and layered circle paper. (1) 5"
(12.7 cm) pinwheel from the teal/yellow flower paper, (2) 4"
(10.16 cm) from the glasses/teal paper and black polka
dot/pink paper.
2. Follow instructions for adding pinwheels to pinwheel attachments. 3. Adhere flair badges to center of pinwheels.
AC CARTRIDGE
TRIMMER A cut above the rest.
Make precise cuts with three fully enclosed interchangeable blades. Lock-bar and replaceable cutting bar ensure accurate, clean cuts. Four alternate blade styles are sold separately for varied looks.
AC Cartridge Trimmer
Lovely Hearts
Supplies: American Crafts Cartridge Trimmer (#90713) American Crafts Stitched Repeat Paper (#368947) American Crafts Stitched Interlock Paper (#368942) American Crafts Stitched Thrifted Paper (#368948) American Crafts Kraft Cardstock (#71464) American Crafts Die Cut Wood Frames (#368982) American Crafts Die Cut Tags (#368976) American Crafts Remarks Accent & Phrase Stickers (#368970) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts Natural Jute (#366306)
1. Trim kraft cardstock to create a card base – 4 ¼” x 5 ½” (10 ¾ cm x 14 cm) 2. Cut the gray paper to 4” x 5 ½” and use the Cartridge Trimmer with the
scallop blade to trim the top and bottom of the strip.
3. Cut the yellow paper to 4” x 5” (10.16 x 12.7 cm) and use the Cartridge
Trimmer with the scallop blade to trim the top and bottom of the strip.
4. Cut the red paper to 4” x 3” (10.16 x 7.62 cm) and use the Cartridge
Trimmer with the scallop blade to trim the top and bottom of the strip.
5. Use the Cartridge Trimmer with the scallop blade to trim the bottom of
the kraft tag.
6. Layer the wood tag, die-cut tag, and heart sticker on top of the kraft tag. 7. Tie jute through the hole in the top of the tag.
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AC Cartridge Trimmer
Heartfelt
Supplies: American Crafts Cartridge Trimmer (#90713) American Crafts Stitched Repeat Paper (#368947) American Crafts Stitched Dobby Paper (#368962) American Crafts White Cardstock or Pre-Made Box We R Enamel Dots (#42611-0) American Crafts Adhesive dispenser (#61740)
1. Use the Cartridge Trimmer with the scallop blade to cut the
“Repeat” paper slightly more narrow than the white box and wrap it
around, securing it on the bottom.
2. Use the Cartridge Trimmer with the scallop blade to cut 5 strips
from the “Dobby” paper.
3. Loop the strips and staple in the center. 4. Layer the loops and secure in the center to create a bow. 5. Place a red enamel dot in the center of the bow.
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AC Cartridge Trimmer
Little Moments
Supplies: American Crafts Cartridge Trimmer (#90713) American Crafts Stitched Blocking Paper (#368951) American Crafts DIY Shop Chalkboard Tags (#66641) Crate Paper Open Book Dies (#683592) Crate Paper Open Book Vellum Shapes (#683578) Crate Paper Open Book Rub-On Transfers (#683579) Die Cut Machine
1. Create a pocket/bag from the Blocking Paper that measures
4” x 5”(10 cm x 13 cm) and use the small scallop cartridge to cut
across the top of the bag.
2. Use the deer head die to cut out the center of the bag front. 3. Place the black tag behind the cut-out. 4. Punch a hole above the cut-out and tie the tag strings into a bow. 5. Add the rub-on sentiment to the bottom right corner. 6. Place the vellum “day” to the top left corner of the top of the bag.
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AC Cartridge Trimmer
Lucky Love
Supplies: American Crafts Cartridge Trimmer (#90713) American Crafts Stitched Hooked Paper (#368952) American Crafts Stitched Map of My Heart Paper (#368945) American Crafts Stitched Flora Paper (#368953) American Crafts With Love Matte Puffy Stickers (#368972) American Crafts Trimmed Fabric Stickers (#368973)
American Crafts Die Cut Cardstock Sticker (#368980) American Crafts Remarks Accent & Phrase Stickers (#689700) American Crafts Adhesive dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) Sewing Machine Pink Thread
1. Use the Cartridge Trimmer with the scoring blade to score the kraft side of the paper at every inch. 2. Rotate the paper and score the opposite direction at every inch, creating a grid. 3. Trim the Flora paper to 9” x 10” (23 cm x 25 cm). 4. Trim the Map paper to 8” x 9” (20.5 cm x 23 cm) and another piece to 9” x 3” (23 cm x 7.5 cm). 5. Layer the patterned papers, as shown. Stitch around the edges if desired. 6. Place the entire layered piece in the center of the scored kraft background. 7. Add a large photo to the layout. 8. Place the “lucky” sticker, the gray ruler, the feathers, and a safety pin sticker to the top left corner of the photo. 9. Place the fabric stickers and the “love” ephemera to the bottom right corner of the photo.
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TRIANGLE TRIANGLE SCORE SCORE GUIDE GUIDE GUIDE
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The Perfect Party Favor
Supplies: WRMK Triangle Score Guide (#71331-9) WRMK Trim & Score Board (#71337-1) Crate Paper Open Book Layered Tags (#683589) Crate Paper Open Book Fabric Brads (#683584) Crate Paper Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Crate Paper Rub-On Transfers (#683579) American Crafts Natural Jute (#366306) Crate Paper Open Book Little Notes Paper (#683554) Crate Paper Open Book Chapters Paper (#683568)
1. Cut the two patterned papers into 8� (20 cm) squares. 2. Use the Triangle Score Guide to create two tetrahedrons. 3. Add rub-ons to small tags and layer them with various
ephemera pieces.
4. Add fabric brads to the top of each tag. 5. Use jute to tie the tags to the tetrahedron boxes.
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WRMK Triangle Score Guide
Adventure Ball
Supplies: WRMK Triangle Score Guide (#71331-9) WRMK Trim & Score Board (#71337-1) American Crafts DIY Shop 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#366665) American Crafts DIY Veneer Butterfly (#366618) American Crafts DIY Shop Wooden Clothespins (#366620) American Crafts Stitched Die Cut Cardstock Shapes (#368980) American Crafts This to That Foam Dots (#61709)
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1. Remove the entire sheet of woodgrain paper from the DIY Paper Pad. 2. Follow the Triangle Score Guide instructions to create an icosahedron. 3. Add the wood veneer butterfly to the front of the icosahedron. 4. Attach a small clothespin to the center of the butterfly. 5. Clip in one of the die-cuts from the package.
WRMK Triangle Score Guide
I Do
1. Cut the Glitter Paper to 8” square (20 ½ cm square). 2. Follow the instructions on the Triangle Score Guide to create a decahedron. Supplies: WRMK Triangle Score Guide (#71331-9) WRMK Trim & Score Board (#71337) American Crafts POW Glitter Paper Silver (#71511) Crate Paper Open Book Frames (#683583) Crate Paper Open Book Layered Tags (#683589) Crate Paper Open Book Fabric Brads (#683584) Crate Paper Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Crate Paper Rub-On Transfers (#683579) American Crafts Stitched Die-Cut Tags (#368976) American Crafts Today Thickers (#368966) American Crafts Natural Jute (#366306)
3. Cut a wide slit in the bottom of the decahedron. 4. Layer the black chipboard frame on top of the gold chipboard frame and
attach the decahedron to the top.
5. Cut the “i” from the word “is” on the Thickers page. 6. Place the “i” on the “do” tag. 7. Add the “love you” rub-on to the small layered tag and place the heart to the
left side of the text.
8. Place a fabric brad through the hole in the small tag. 9. Layer the two tags together and tie them around the ring with the jute.
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WRMK Triangle Score Guide
Supplies: WRMK Triangle Score Guide (#71331-9) WRMK Trim & Score Board (#71337-1) American Crafts Stitched Interlock Paper (#368942) American Crafts Stitched Woodland (#368946) American Crafts Stitched Loom Paper (#368950) American Crafts Stitched Continued Paper (#368957) American Crafts Stitched Alternate Paper (#368960) American Crafts Natural Jute (#366306)
1. Cut the patterned papers into 6� (15 Ÿ cm) squares. 2. Use the Triangle Score Guide to create Hexahedrons. 3. After making several hexahedrons, place a long strand of jute
down the middle of the shapes before you secure the sides.
4. After gluing them all together, with the string/jute down the center,
hang as a garland.
5. Alternatively, bring the ends of the jute around together and tie to
create a wreath.
Delightful Garland
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PINWHEEL
PUNCH BOARD
The We R Memory Keepers Pinwheel Punch Board makes it easy to create whimsical pinwheels that are perfect for home decor, handmade gifts and beautiful party pieces. Complement your creations with a variety of colorful straw stems!
WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board
You & Me
Supplies: Crate Paper Open Book “My Words” Paper (#683567) Crate Paper Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Crate Paper Open Book Fabric Brads (#683584) Crate Paper Open Book Rub-On Transfers (#683579) Crate Paper Open Book Chipboard (#683573)
Small Die-Cut Gift Bag Pattern American Crafts Parfait Cardstock (#71499) WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board (#71345-6) This to That Foam Dots (#61709)
1. Use a pre-made bag, or create your own bag from the “My Words” Patterned Paper cut to approximately 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm). 2. Cut a 4” (10 cm) square from pink cardstock and use the Pinwheel Punch Board to create a pinwheel. 3. Add a fabric brad to the center of the pinwheel. 4. Add the “You & Me” rub-on sentiment to a light pink tag from the ephemera pack. 5. Layer a dark pink tag from the ephemera pack and a dart from the chipboard sheet onto the light pink tag. 6. Place the tag layers under the edge of the pink pinwheel and use foam dots to attach the pinwheel to the top of the gift box.
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WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board
Pinwheel Fun
Supplies: AC Amy Tangerine Stitched “Blocking” Paper (#368951) AC Amy Tangerine Stitched Die-Cut Cardstock Shapes(#368980) DIY Shop Wooden Clothespins (#366620) Studio Calico Cork Stickers (#331393) WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board (#71345-6) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Jute (#89424) Brads (#683584)
1. Cut the “Blocking” Paper into four 6” x 6”
squares (15 ¼ cm square).
2. Use the Pinwheel Punch Board to create four
pinwheels and secure with brads.
3. Add the cork stickers over the brads. 4. Add four acorn die-cuts to each cork sticker with
foam adhesive dots.
5. Use wooden clothespins to attach the pinwheels
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to a long piece of jute.
WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board
I Love Right Now
Supplies: American Crafts Amy Tangerine Stitched “Continued” Paper (#368957) American Crafts Amy Tangerine Stitched “Jump Stitch” Paper (#368943) American Crafts Amy Tangerine Stitched “Thrifted” Paper (#368948) American Crafts Amy Tangerine “With Love” Remarks (#368972)
WRMK Wide Eyelets - Gray (#41594-7) WRMK Pinwheel Punch Board (#71345-6) This to That Foam Dots (#61709)
1. Cut the “Continued” paper to 4 ½” x 12” (11.5 cm x 30.5 cm), score and fold in half with the text on the outside. 2. Cut a 5” (13 cm) square from the “Thrifted” Paper and use the Pinwheel Punch Board to make a pinwheel. 3. Use one of the wide eyelets to secure the pinwheel. 4. Use foam adhesive dots to secure the pinwheel onto the card front. 5. Trim the “I love you right now” block from the “Jump Stitch” paper and trim the ends to make a banner, add to the card front. 6. Add the “enjoy it” sticker to the bottom edge of the banner.
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Enamel Dots Add a bit of shine and dimension to your favorite DIY pieces with the varied assortments of enamel dots from We R Memory Keepers. They come in cool, warm and neutral hues and fun shapes and sizes to complement any project.
WRMK Enamel Dots
Winter Wishes
Supplies: American Crafts 12 x 12 Ash Cardstock (#71078) American Crafts 12 x 12 Glitter Paper Pad (#71739) We R Memory Keepers Enamel Dots - Cool (#42610-3) American Crafts Premium Ribbon Dots 24pk (#89379) American Crafts This to That Glue Runner (#61711) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) Die-Cut Machine (for snowflakes)
1. Cut ash cardstock to 7" x 10" (17.78 x 25.4 cm), then fold in half to
create 5" x 7" (5.715 x 17.78 cm) card base.
2. Cut white glitter paper to 4.75" x 6.25" (12.065 x 15.875), adhere to card. 3. Tie aqua polka dot ribbon around bottom of card. 4. Cut snowflake from silver glitter paper, adhere to card, embellish with
enamel dots.
5. Add greeting to card.
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WRMK Enamel Dots
My Heart Is Full
Supplies: American Crafts Red Cardstock (#71029) American Crafts Dark Gray Cardstock (#71078) Crate Paper Open Book Clippings Paper (#683552) WRMK Enamel Dots (#42610-3, #42611-0, #42612-7)
Crate Paper Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Crate Paper Open Book Frames (#683583) American Crafts Natural Twine/Jute (#366306) This to That Foam Dots (#61709)
1. Create an open-circle background that measures approximately 11 ¼” square (28 ½ cm) and place over the
top of the red cardstock background.
2. Place dark gray, light gray, and pink enamel dots in the center of the circles across the top, bottom, and
right side of the background.
3. Mat a large photo with dark gray cardstock and place on the left portion of the layout about 3” from the top. 4. Frame a smaller photo and overlap it on the bottom right corner of the large photo. 5. Tuck various pieces from the ephemera pack around the photos: the bingo card, a pink ticker, the
“my heart is full” piece, ticket, half circle, heart (on a foam adhesive dot), the advertisement ephemera, the
polka-dot piece, and the rose ticket.
6. Tie jute through the two tags to create bows.
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WRMK Enamel Dots
Oh, Hello
Supplies: American Crafts Black Cardstock (#71082) Heidi Swapp Favorite Things 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#HS01162) WRMK Pinwheel Attachments (#71346-3) WRMK Enamel Dots (#42610-3, #42611-0, #42612-7) DIY Shop Chalk Labels (#366622) American Crafts Thickers - Daiquiri (#42745) Studio Calico Wood Veneer Birds (#30052) American Crafts Baker’s Twine in Green (#366303) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Die-Cut (or hand cut or punched) Flowers
1. Cut the black cardstock to 7 ¾” x 8 ½” (19.5 cm x 21.5 cm), and fold in half to create card base. 2. Cut the gray patterned paper to 3 ½” x 8 ¼” (9 cm x 21 cm) and place on front of card. 3. Cut one of the straws from the pinwheel attachment pack into three pieces and place on card base. 4. Add three flowers—either die-cut, hand-cut, or punched from pink, blue and green papers—to the tops
of the three straw pieces.
5. Place enamel dots in the center of the three flowers. 6. Place the chalk label on the front of the die-cut jar shape, add letter stickers to spell out sentiment. 7. Add a wood veneer bird shape to the “o” with a foam dot. 8. Tie twine around the top of the jar shape. 9. Place the jar over the top of the straws and secure with foam adhesive.
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WRMK Christmas
Mini Boxes
Supplies: American Crafts Crimson Cardstock (#71029) American Crafts White Cardstock (#71081) WRMK Box Punch Board (#71334)
1. Follow instructions on We R Box Punch Board to make
desired size of box. Box pictured is 2 x 2 x 2.
2. Cut (2) 3/8” x 6.5” (.95 x 16.5 cm) pieces of white
cardstock. Glue to outside of box.
3. Make bow from We R Memory Keepers website. Adhere
to package.
VIDEO
Tutorial
Click here to see bow tutorial
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WRMK Christmas
Place Cards
Supplies: American Crafts White Cardstock (#71081) American Crafts Black Cardstock (#71082) Heidi Swapp Believe 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#00980) American Crafts Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Solid Glue Runner(#61711) American Crafts Galaxy Markers - Broad (#62438)
1. Cut (1) black cardstock piece to 4 x 5” (10.16 x 12.70 cm), score at 2.5”(6.35 cm), then fold in half for card base.
Cut (1) black cardstock to 3.125 x 1.75” (8.255 x 4.445 cm).
2. Cut white cardstock to 3 x 1.5” (7.62 x 1.270 cm). 3. Cut black/cream flourish paper to 2.25 x 3.75” (5.715 x 9.525 cm), adhere to larger black piece of cardstock. 4. Print or write name on white cardstock, adhere to smaller black piece of cardstock, then adhere to flourish
paper with dimensional dots.
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WRMK Christmas
Festive Favors
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Believe Paper Pad (#00980) WRMK Candy Box Punch Board (#71336)
1. Follow instructions on the WRMK Candy Box Punch
Board. Use the following papers from the HS Believe
Paper Pad: santa paper, black with white script, red and
white stripes, stripes and green plaid paper.
2. Using ribbon of your choice, tie small bows on either side.
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December
TOP PRODUCTS WRMK CANDY BOX PUNCH BOARD Easily create personalized candy boxes for parties, gifts and lots more with the We R Memory Keepers' Candy Box Punch Board. It's easy to use and store! (#71336-4)
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