Cut & Paste - December 2015

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DECEMBER 2015

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see what’s inside 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!

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MEMORY PLANNER plan pretty stuff

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MINC & MARQUEE LOVE

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LAST MINUTE GIFTS

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HOLIDAY PARTIES & NEW YEAR'S EVE

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POPPIN' NEW YEAR

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DECEMBER'S TOP PRODUCTS

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MEMORY PLANNER 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.

Heidi Swapp Memory Planner

Weekly Layout

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

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.

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Heidi Swapp Memory Planner We've Got a Date

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)

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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.

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Hello Gorgeous

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

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.

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Heidi Swapp Memory Planner Expect Miracles

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 Stamp Ink

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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.

Heidi Swapp Memory Planner

Good Things Come

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) Clipboard Craft Paint Foam Brush Sequins

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.

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Minc and M ™

Create pretty projects with the newest products from Heidi Swapp. M finish. Marquee Love letters add an instant update to any party

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Minc items add dazzling foil effects using toner-reactive foils for a fun y or room. They're fun to personalize and are easy to assemble!

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Christmas Candles

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 Gun Twine

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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.

Minc and Marquee Love

Atop the Tree

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 Glitter Red Ribbon Glue

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.

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Minc and Marquee Love

Put Up 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 Brush Wooden Star Red Craft Paint Twine

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.

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Minc and Marquee Love

Noel 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

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.

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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.

Last-Minute Christmas

Hot Cocoa Treat

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 Gun Twine

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.

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Last-Minute Christmas

A Sweet Something

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Mini Bags (#370232) Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red #369978 Heidi 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 Glue Gun

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.

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Last-Minute Christmas

You Are Loved Frame

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Gallery Wall Prints (#370197) Heidi Swapp Reactive Minc Foil - Red #369978 American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock – Leaf (#71052) Heidi Swapp Minc Transfer Sheets (#370616) Heidi Swapp Minc Foil Transfer Machine – (#312011) Picture Frame Ribbon Sequins

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.

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HOLIDAY PARTIES & STARTING 2016

OFF RIGHT 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 & NYE

Have a Poppin' New Year

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

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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.

Holiday Parties & NYE

Fancy Flatware

Supplies: Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177) American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Black Twine Sequins

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.

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Holiday Parties & NYE

What Resolutions?

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 Twine Sequins

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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.

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Bubbly New Year

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

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.

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Countdown Candies

Supplies: Minc 12”x12” Paper (#370177) American Crafts POW Glitter Cardstock – Gold (#71635) Sentiment Thickers – Gold (#53287) Black Twine Sequins Treat Sacks

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1. Fill treat sacks with desired candy.

2. Attach patterned paper, and embellish with gold cardstock, sequins, and gold Thickers.

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Sparkle, Sparkle

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 Twine Sparklers

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.

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EDITOR'S PICKS:

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Help 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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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