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12 New Projects TO TRY AT HOME
NOVEMBER 2014
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EMBOSSING FOLDER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the November issue of American Crafts' Cut & Paste! This exciting edition is packed full of inspiration from two of our favorite new collections, Stitched by Amy Tangerine and Open Book by Maggie Holmes. Our designers have created many adorable projects that will leave you feeling inspired! If you’re interested in any of the featured products, stop by your local Spotlight to find them.
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Hi everyone! I’m so excited to present my newest collection, Stitched. I wanted to capture the look and feel of handmade items. There’s just something special about creating gifts and projects by hand, and I wanted to celebrate the beauty of the handmade. You'll love the gorgeous watercolor pallette that's perfect for adding buttercup yellow, soft grays, and pretty shades of aqua to your projects. Patterned paper, stickers and paper shapes help you add eye-catching elements to layouts, cards and DIY projects. I hope this new collection inspires your creativity!
stitched by amy tangerine Supplies: Amy Tan Stitched 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#368964) Amy Tan Stitched Puffy Stickers (#368972) Amy Tan Stitched Transparent 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#368970) Amy Tan Stitched Epoxy Stickers (#368978) American Crafts Charcoal Cardstock (#71152) This to That Foam Circles (#61709) American Crafts Twine (#89423) Staples
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1. Cut the 4” x 4” (10.16 x 10.16 cm) “Life” card from the 12” x 12” (30.48 x 30.48 cm) paper. 2. Cut a 4” x 2” (10.16 x 5.08 cm) piece of grey heart paper. 3. Place cut pieces on charcoal card base, which measures 4.25” x 6” (10.795 x 15.24 cm). 4. Wrap white twine around seam of papers and tie. 5. Add transparent text stickers above and below “Life” text on paper. 6. Place “Lucky” sticker in the bottom right corner of the card. 7. Add three handmade flowers to the top portion of the card.
1. Cut two strips of the yellow arrow paper and adhere to the top and bottom edge of light gray paper. 2. Cut a 10” x .5” (25.4 x 1.27 cm) strip of gray heart paper and attach (overlapping top strip). 3. Add small strip of teal paper, slightly above gray heart paper strip. 4. Punch two small holes on either side of the gray heart paper and tie white thread through, placing the bow near the left side. 5. Cut out some of the 4” x 4” (10.16 x 10.16 cm) blocks and some of the 1.5” x 4” (3.81 x 10.16 cm) blocks from the patterned papers and arrange in a grid pattern on the background. 6.
For the top left block, trim the polka dot to a 4” (10.16 cm) block. Cut a 1.5” x 4” (2.54 x 10.16 cm) yellow polka dot strip and add notches in both sides. Adhere this piece to the center of the block. Add the “Happiness Is Contagious” block with foam circles over the yellow piece.
7. Place the “Life Is Better” piece, as shown. Stamp a feather with the black ink onto the yellow polka dot paper, cut around edges, and place it above the text printed on the block. 8.
Add the 4” (10.16 cm) “Today” block to the bottom left corner. Add the clear sticker with yellow lines in the white space. Place the yellow ”Love” circle next to the sticker. Place three enamel dots to the top left corner of the block.
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9. Place the 1” x 4” (2.54 x 10.16 cm) “Happy Day” in the top center of the grid. Overlap the fabric camera accent to the top of the black and place a teal epoxy dot in the center of the camera lens. 10. Place the “Don’t Quit…” piece directly below. 11. Cut a 1.75” x 2” (4.445 x 5.08 cm) piece of gray heart paper and place below the “Don’t Quit” block. Add the “adventure” circle directly to the center. 12. Add letter stickers to spell child’s name and the clear “Always” sticker to the right of the “Adventure” circle directly to the center. 13. Add the “stay curious” block to the bottom of the center column. Add the acorn accent with the foam circles. 14. Add the 3.25” x 6” (8.255 x 15.24 cm) photo to the top right side of the grid. 15. Trim the gray strip block to 3.25” x 4” (8.225 x 10.16 cm) and place underneath the photo. 16. Place a small piece of teal paper behind the open hearts on the wood frame, tie white thread around the right side of the frame, and attach to the striped paper block. 17. Add the “Life is better…” accent to the opening in the frame. 18. Stamp another feather onto the yellow patterned paper, cut it out, then attach to the left side of the wood frame.
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Supplies: Amy Tan Stitched 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#368964) Amy Tan Stitched Fabric Stickers (#368973) Amy Tan Transparent 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#368970) Amy Tan Stitched Wood Frames (#368982) Amy Tan Stitched Die-cuts (#368980) Amy Tan Stitched Stamp Set (#368984) American Crafts Ash Cardstock This to That foam circles (#61709) Letter Stickers Epoxy Dots Sewing Machine White Thread Black Stamping Ink 3.25” x 6” (8.255 x 15.24 cm) Photo
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Supplies: Patterned Paper Dobby (#368962) Patterned Paper Bobbin (#368961) Patterned Paper Scissors (#368956) Patterned Paper Felted (#368958) Patterned Paper Meadow (#368955) Stickers (#368970) Felt Ball Garland (#368979) Ribbon (#58817) Cardstock (#71464) Frame
1. Cut strip from patterned papers as follows: 1 strip of patterned paper 368962 1” x 5” (2.5 x 12.5cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368961 1” x 4.5” (2.5 x 11.4cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368956 1” x 4” (2.5 x 10cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368958 1” x 3.5” (2.5 x 8.9cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368962 1” x 3” (2.5 x 7.5cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368961 1” x 2.5” (2.5 x 6.4cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368955 1” x 2” (2.5 x 5cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368961 1” x 1.5” (2.5 x 3.8cm) 2 strips of patterned paper 368956 1” x 1” (2.5 x 2.5 cm) 2. Roll all pieces into straw shapes. 3. Adhere a piece of kraft cardstock to the back of the open section of the frame. 4. Place largest strip (adhesive side down) in the center of your frame, then add the next size down along either side of center roll. Repeat until you have adhered all of the rolls, as shown. 5. Add a sticker sentiment to top center of frame. Add a bow to the center of your rolled pieces. Adhere the felt garland to the bottom of your frame.
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Supplies: Stitched 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#368964) Stitched Chipboard (#368981) Stitched Puffy Stickers (#368972) Stitched Die-cut Shapes (#368980) Stitched Chipboard (#368981) AC Surf Cardstock (#71508) AC White Cardstock (#71081) This to That Foam Circles (#61709) Staples Sewing Machine White Thread 7” x 5” (17.78 x 12.70 cm) Photo
1. Trim camera paper to 11.5” (29.21 cm) square and mount on surf cardstock. 2. Cut a 12” x 3.5” (30.48 x 8.89 cm) strip of the “Love” paper and adhere 1” (2.54 cm) from the bottom of the layout. 3. Cut a 10.5” x 2.75” (26.67 x 6.985 cm) strip of gray text paper and place on top of the red paper. 4. Cut a 10” x 1.75” (25.4 x 4.445 cm) strip of teal dot paper and layer on top of gray paper. 5. Mount the photo on the white cardstock and trim (leaving a small border around the edges). 6. Cut the “XO” block from the patterned paper, notch the left edge, tuck slightly behind left edge of photo. 7. Place the “Obsessed” chipboard card on the bottom right of photo with the “XO” in the corner. 8. Place the fabric photo corner and the fabric heart stickers in the right corner of the gray camera paper. 9. Cut a 1” x 4” (2.54 x 10.16 cm) block from the camera print, “love”, and teal dot papers. 10. Arrange blocks, Thickers, stickers and die-cuts in a collage above and to the left side of the photo. Use staples to secure some of the pieces. Machine stitch with white thread around some of the elements. Use foam circles behind the clothespin for added dimension.
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Supplies: Patterned Paper Repeat (#368947) Sticker Roll (#368974) Stickers (#368970) Jute (#58477) Sequins (#366609) Cardstock - Ocean (#71068)
1. Cut Ocean cardstock to 4” x 8” (10 x 20 cm). Score at 4” (10cm) to create a square landscape card. 2. Cut patterned paper (#368947) to 3.5” x 3.5” (8.9 x 8.9 cm) and adhere to front of card. 3. Adhere tag sticker in left center of card using dimensional dots. Adhere label sticker to bottom right of card. 4. Tie small jute bows and add one to the top of the tag and one to the center of the label. Adhere a small sequin to the center of each bow. 5. Add title sticker using dimensional dots.
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WRITE YOUR STORY WITH OPEN BOOK FROM CRATE PAPER & MAGGIE HOLMES
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I’m so excited to share my newest collection, Open Book! This fun collection was inspired by my love for storytelling—I wanted to bring you a collection full of elements that will help you tell your story in a beautiful way. I hope you absolutely love the florals that take center stage as well as the soft pinks, pale blues and dazzling touches of gold!
open book by maggie holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Yellow Cardstock Foam Adhesive Squares White Thread Sewing Machine Two 4” x 6” photos
1. Cut monochromatic leaves paper to 11” (27.94 cm) square and center on yellow cardstock base. 2. Trim heart patterned paper to 8” x 11” (21.59 x 27.94 cm) and place about ½” (1.27 cm) from the bottom of the monochromatic leaves paper. 3. Stitch two lines across heart paper ½” (1.27 cm) from top and ½” from bottom. 4. Choose random (round) elements from the ephemera pack and the sticker sheet and arrange them in the top left corner and the bottom right corner of layout. 5. Use foam adhesive squares behind some of the elements and be sure to leave room for the two photos as shown. 6. Add the two photos, overlapping them slightly in the center of the page. 7. Tuck some banners under the right edge of the bottom photo. Trim the “Documented” piece from one of the patterned papers, notch the right end, and add over the other banners. 8. Tuck some ephemera and sticker tabs under the top left corner of the heart patterned papers and one under the bottom right corner as well. 9. Add additional ephemera labels, tickets, and stickers to the top right corner of the layout.
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open book by maggies holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Foam Adhesive Squares Pink Cardstock Sewing Machine White Thread
1. Cut dart paper to 4” x 5 ¼” (10.16 x 13.34 cm). 2. Wrap thread around pink card and place in center of patterned paper. 3. Add a row of stitching to the top and bottom of the pink card. 4. Add two darts to the pink card – one above the heart and one below – with foam adhesive squares. 5. Place entire piece on a pink cardstock card base that measures 4 ¼” x 5 ½” (10.8 x 13.97 cm).
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open book by maggies holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Paper Bag Black Tulle
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1. Create a bag using black and white polka dot paper. 2. Tie bag handles with black tulle. 3. Layer various pieces to bottom right corner of bag, including labels, stickers and frames. Be sure all items are flush with the right edge. 4. Place the “Love This Moment� sticker directly beneath the black bow.
open book by maggie holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Foam Adhesive Squares White Cardstock White Thread Yellow Enamel Dot 5” x 7” photo
1. Cut a 12” x 9” (30.48 x 22.86 cm) block of ephemera paper and place onto polka dot paper 2” (5.08 cm) from the top. 2. Add eight of the half circle ephemera pieces along the top edge of paper to create a scallop border. 3. Add some tags, tickers and banner stickers to top right corner and tie with white thread. 4. Cut the black and white polka dot block from the other ephemera paper and place it under the first patterned paper, next to the right edge. 5. Cut a 1” strip of the layered circle paper and place underneath the other papers, about ½” (1.27 cm) from the bottom of the background paper. 6. Mount photo on white cardstock and leave an extra 1” (2.54 cm) on the bottom edge. Add letter stickers for title/caption. 7. Cut the “3” piece from the ephemera paper and place on the polka dot paper. Add the camera shape from the ephemera pack with foam adhesive squares. Place the starburst over the camera lens and a yellow enamel dot directly to the center. 8. Add additional pieces of ephemera and stickers around the patterned paper blocks.
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open book by maggie holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Foam Adhesive Squares Black Cardstock Sewing Machine White Thread
1. Cut gingham paper to 5 ¼” (13.34 cm) square. 2. Cut teal paper to 4 ¾” (12.07 cm) square and place on gingham paper. Stitch around the outside of the teal paper. 3. Place Bingo card and Target card in the center of the teal square. 4. Add word sticker over the Target card, using foam adhesive squares and the two heart stickers to the left edge of the Target card. 5. Add word stickers to the top right corner of the Target card and add a white thread bow. 6. Tuck gold label under left edge of Bingo card. 7. Add entire block to a 5 ¼” (13.34 cm) card base made from black cardstock.
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open book by maggie holmes
Supplies: 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Ephemera Pack (#683577) 6 x 12 Sticker Sheet (#683576) Foam Adhesive Squares Kraft Cardstock Natural Twine Sewing Machine White Thread
1. Cut text paper to 5 ½” x 4 ¼” (13.97 x 10.8 cm). 2. Cut a 4 ½” x 3” (11.43 x 7.62 cm) piece of woodgrain paper and stitch it to the right edge of the text paper. 3. Place the rose tag on top of the woodgrain paper. Layer the round "love is all you need" piece with foam adhesive dots. 4. Tuck the ombré tag under the top of the woodgrain paper, then tie twine through the hole. 5. Tuck the gold label piece under the left edge of the woodgrain paper. 6. Add three pink chevron stickers to the bottom left of the rose card and three above the top of the round “love” accent. 7. Attach the entire piece to a 5 ½” x 4 ¼” (13.97 x 10.8 cm) card base created from kraft cardstock.
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Capture the Magic of the Season Record your holiday memories with seasonal items from American Crafts and Heidi Swapp— perfect for capturing all your festive moments. Visit www.americancrafts.typepad.com for more inspiration.
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Add a bit of sparkle to your holiday projects with the varied assortment of products from American Crafts and Heidi Swapp. Glitter paper pads, Christmas cardstock, Wow! Glitter and Zazz! Glitter Glue complement Heidi Swapp’s Believe collection.
ac christmas & heidi swapp believe
Supplies: Believe 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#00980) Believe Banner Delights (#01076) Believe Ephemera (#01077) Believe Memory Files (#01074) American Crafts Rouge Cardstock (#71027) This to That Foam Circles (#61709)
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1. Cut red cardstock to 5.75” x 12” (14.61 x 30.48 cm), then fold in half to create card base. 2. Cut green gingham paper to 5.75” (14.61 cm) square, adhere to card base. 3. Cut jingle bells file off of pack, cut to 5.25” (13.34 cm), then adhere to card with foam circles. 4. Add Banner Delights and ephemera.
ac christmas & heidi swapp believe Supplies: Believe 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#00980) Believe Banner Delights (#01076) Believe Ephemera (#01077) American Crafts Black Cardstock (#71082) American Crafts (2) White Cardstock (#71081) This to That Foam Circles (#61709) Gold Thread, Sewing Machine 5” x 7” (12.7 x 17.78 cm) photo
1. Cut (1) white cardstock piece to 11.75” (29.85 cm) square. Adhere to the 12” x 12” (30.48 x 30.48 cm) black piece of cardstock. 2.
Cut black word paper to 11.5” x 7.5” (29.21 x 19.05 cm), green houndstooth to 11.5” x 5.75” (29.21 x 14.61 cm), red “merry and bright” to 9.5” x 11.5” (24.13 x 29.21 cm), green holiday snapshot to 3” x 11.5” (7.62 x 29.21 cm) and jingle bells music to 3.5” x 10.25” (8.89 x 26.04 cm).
3. Adhere black word paper to left side of layout, adhere green houndstooth to right side of layout overlapping the black word paper. Make sure to leave about 1/8” (.32 cm) of white showing for the border. 4. Notch bottom of jingle bells music paper, sew across top of banner piece with gold zig zag, then adhere to right side of the layout.
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1. Cut black cardstock to 5” x 12” (12.7 x 15.24 cm), then fold in half for card base. 2. Cut (1) white cardstock to 4.75” x 5.75” (12.065 x 14.605 cm), then adhere to card base. 3. Cut poinsettia music paper to 4.5” x 5.5” (11.43 x 13.97 cm), then adhere to white cardstock. 4. Cut (1) white cardstock to 3.125” x 3.625” (7.9375 x 9.0275 cm), adhere red polka dot frame to white cardstock, then add to card. 5. Add banner delights and ephemera with foam circles.
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ac christmas & heidi swapp believe
Supplies: Believe 6 x 6 Paper Pad (#01073) Believe Banner Delights (#01076) Believe Ephemera (#01077) American Crafts White Cardstock (#71081) American Crafts Black Cardstock (#71082) This to That Foam Circles (#61709)
November
TOP PRODUCTS HEIDI SWAPP COLOR SHINE Enhance your projects with brilliant Color Shine! Easy to apply and versatile, Color Shine comes in 12 bright colors.
AMY TAN STITCHED CHIPBOARD TAGS Add texture and dimension with printed chipboard! Pair with the other delightful items from Amy Tangerine’s Stitched collection for a fun look! (#368981)
AC MEMORY MARKERS Add colorful text or graphics to projects with double-tipped Memory Markers! Comes in 5 vibrant colors and fine & medium tips. (#61001)
PL CLEAR VALUE KIT Make your layouts unique with the Project Life® Overlay Value Kit! Pair these cards with your photos, cardstock or display them on their own. Help your pages pop with this versatile kit that includes 100 pieces for countless options! (#98174)
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