Cut & Paste - April 2015

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Mother's

Day 2015 PROJECTS & CARDS

Pretty Presents CREATE CUTE PACKAGES SEE PAGE 4

Marquee Love LET YOUR LOVE SHINE PAGE 20

GIFT GUIDE FIND THE PERFECT PRESENT P. 23

APRIL 2015

see what’s inside We hope you’re excited for another issue of Cut & Paste! We’re thrilled to welcome April with an issue dedicated to Mother’s Day that's filled with ideas for creating the perfect card, homemade gift and even adorable packaging. And if you’re looking for even more gift ideas, check out our 2015 gift guide on page 21. We hope you enjoy all the projects and are inspired to create!

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Pretty Presents

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Gift Box for Mum

custom packages

a stylish surprise

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Mother's Day Cards

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I Treasure You

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Handmade Gifts

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handmade and heartfelt

gold-kissed card

mum will love

Marquee Love watch her eyes light up

Mum Gift Guide perfect presents

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pretty presents & packages

made with love: custom packages Whether you’re purchasing or making the perfect gift for mum, you’ll want to present it in the prettiest way possible.

Create custom gift bags, boxes and more to show you truly care. Easily add additional embellishments for a package that’s as unique as she is.

Pretty Presents

For Mum

Supplies: We R Memory Keepers Gift Bag Punch (#71333-3) American Crafts This to That Adhesive Runner (#61711) AC Premium Grosgrain Ribbon 24 pk. (#89377) AC Premium Twine 24 pk. (#89424) Maggie Holmes Open Book 12x12 Paper Pad (#683596) Open Book Layered Tags (#683589) Open Book Accent Stickers (#683576) Open Book Vellum Ephemera (#683578) Scallop Border Punch Small Stapler

1. Use green floral paper to create a bag (follow directions on punch board) measuring 12" x 8" (30.48 x 20.32 cm).

2. Cut a 1" x 12" (2.54 x 30.48 cm) strip from the black/ white diagonal stripe paper. Punch edge with scallop border punch, then adhere to top of bag. Punch ribbon holes.

3. Weave pink grosgrain ribbon through holes.

4. Embellish with vellum ephemera and tags.

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Pretty Presents

Lovely Box

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Wanderlust 12 x 12 (30.48 cm) Paper Pad (#370575) We R Memory Keepers Box Punch Board (#713334-0) Wanderlust Kraft Tag (#369301) Wanderlust "Lovely" Die (#369347)

Wanderlust Charms (#369314) Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Peach (#HS00801) Jute Muslin

1. Use diamond pattern from paper pad. Follow instructions for 4 x 4 x 4 (10.16 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm) box on punch board.

2. Cut muslin into thin strips and spray with peach Color Shine. Allow to dry completely, scrunch and tie jute bow around middle, then add charm.

3. Die cut "Lovely" with blue patterned paper, then adhere to kraft tag.

4. Attach tag to box.

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Pretty Presents

Bliss

Supplies: American Crafts Adhesive Runner (#61711) AC Foam Tabs (#61710) HS Wanderlust 12 x 12 (30.48 x 30.48 cm) Paper Pad HS Wanderlust Watercolor Tags (#369300) HS Wanderlust Bulldog Clips (#369316) HS Wanderlust Charms (#369314) HS Wanderlust Bliss Die (#369344) Crinkle Paper Butterfly Punch Lace Jute

1. Cut geometric pink/white paper to 8" x 8" (20.32 x 20.32 cm), then run adhesive along backside edge of paper. Roll into a cone shape.

2. Adhere lace to the top edge of cone.

3. Cut tag to 5" (12.70 cm), then splatter and spray tag with peach, sea foam and gold Color Shine. Allow tag to dry completely.

4. Cut blue/white polka dot paper to 2.75" x 3.5" (6.985 x 8.89 cm), adhere to tag.

5. Die cut "Bliss" with dark pink/white print, then adhere to tag with foam tabs.

6. Adhere jute, butterfly, charm and flower to tag. Attach tag to cone with bulldog clip. Fill with crinkle paper and gifts.

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Pretty Presents

My Favorite

Supplies: American Crafts This to That Adhesive Runner (#61711) AC This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) Maggie Holmes Open Book 12x12 Paper Pad (#863596) Open Book Doilies (#863594) Open Book Chipboard Die Cuts (#683573) Open Book Floral Ephemera (#683580) Open Book Vellum Ephemera (#683580) Open Book Accent Stickers (#683576) Other supplies: Box Lace

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1. Cut pink wood patterned paper to size of box and adhere.

2. Cut black/white diagonal stripe, then adhere to middle of box.

3. Adhere lace to top and bottom edge of the box.

4. Add doily and ephemera with foam tabs and tape runner.

Celebrating

MUM

Handmade Cards

are the perfect way to express your gratitude and show mum just how much you care.

Create pretty custom cards in a variety of colors and styles in no time! Inspiring designs will spark your creativity and help you say exactly how you feel.

Mother's Day Cards

Cherish Today

Supplies: American Crafts 12 x 12 Kraft Cardstock (#71563) AC 12 x 12 White Cardstock (#71081) AC Twine 24pk (#89424) AC Adhesive Runner (#61711) Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Sea Foam (#HS01080) Color Shine - Peach (#HS00801) HS Color Shine - Gold (#HS00791) HS Wanderlust 12 x 12 Paper Pad HS Wanderlust 5" x 7" Page Protectors (#369370) HS Wanderlust Puffy Stickers (#369331) HS Wanderlust Rolodex Envelopes (#369332)

1. Cut kraft cardstock to 7" x 10" (17.78 x 25.40 cm), score at 5" (12.70 cm), then fold in half for card base.

2. Cut white cardstock to 4.75" x 6.75" (12.07 x 17.15 cm), spritz with peach, sea foam and gold Color Shine, as shown. Let dry completely, then adhere to card base.

3. Cut watercolor flower print to 4" x 5.5" (10.16 x 13.97 cm), then adhere to card on a slight angle.

4. Adhere green tribal print envelope.

5. Cut (1) 5" x 7" (12.70 x 17.78 cm) page protector in half.

Fill with wood veneer "Today" and sequins, sew top closed, and trim excess. Adhere to card.

6. Add heart and "Cherish" sticker.

7. Add twine.

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Mother's Day Cards

I Treasure You

Supplies: American Crafts Black 12 x 12 Cardstock (#71081) This to That Adhesive Tape Runner (#61711) This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) Maggie Holmes Open Book Tags (#683589) Open Book Vellum Ephemera (#683578)

Open Book Doilies (#683594) Open Book Accent Stickers (#683576) Open Book 12 x 12 Paper Pad Gold Button

1. Cut black cardstock to 6" x 12" (15.24 x 30.48 cm), score at 6" (15.24 cm), then fold card in half for card base.

2. Cut green/cream patterned paper to 6" x 6" (15.24 x 15.24 cm) and adhere to card base.

3. Adhere gold doily to patterned paper.

4. Use accent stickers to add title to the bottom of cream/black striped tag. Adhere to doily.

5. Using This To That adhesive, adhere vellum ephemera, then add rose and heart accent sticker.

6. Adhere gold button.

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Mother's Day Cards

Love You Mother

Supplies: American Crafts 12 x 12 White Cardstock (#71081) AC 12 x 12 Denim Cardstock (#71063) AC Foam Tabs (#61710) AC Satin Ribbon 24 pk. (#89378) AC Adhesive Runner (#61711)

Heidi Swapp Color Shine - Peach (#HS00801) HS 12 x 12 Wanderlust Paper Pad (#370575) HS Flocked Acetate (#369310) HS Foil Alphabet (#369284) Butterfly Punch

1. Cut denim cardstock to 5.5" x 11" (13.97 x 27.94 cm),

5. Cut denim cardstock to 1.25" x 4" (3.175 x 10.16 cm),

score at 5.5" (13.97 cm) and fold in half for card base.

cut white cardstock to 1" x 3.75" (2.54 x 89.525 cm),

2. Cut white cardstock to 5" x 5" (12.70 x 12.70 cm),

then adhere to denim cardstock with foam tabs.

then adhere to card base.

6. Rub silver foil on words "You" and "Mother", add to card.

3. Cut floral watercolor print to 4.75" x 4.75"

7. Spray acetate tag with peach Color Shine and allow

(12.07 x 12.07 cm), adhere to card base.

to dry. Tie bow with purple ribbon and adhere to top

4. Cut 4" (10.16 cm) circle from blue polka dot print.

of acetate tag. Adhere tag to card and embellish with

Adhere to right edge of card and trim excess.

butterflies.

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Mother's Day Cards

Mom

Supplies: American Crafts 12 x 12 Kraft Cardstock (#71563) This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) DIY Shop Clothespins (#366620) AC Satin Ribbon 24 pk. (#89378) This To That Adhesive Tape Runner (#61711) Maggie Holmes Open Book Embossing Folder (#683591) Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Open Book Chipboard Frames (#683583) Open Book Epoxy Thickers (#683575)

1. Cut 12 x 12 (30.48 x 30.48 cm) kraft cardstock to 5.75" x 9" (14.61 x 22.86 cm). Score at 4.5" (11.34 cm), then fold in half for card base.

2. Emboss paper backing card with rose embossing folder, then adhere to card base.

3. Adhere gold frame using foam tabs, then adhere remaining ephemera with foam tabs and tape runner.

4. Tie small bow with peach satin ribbon and adhere to black circle ephemera.

5. Finish with epoxy title.

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Mother's Day Cards

Happy, Happy, Happy

Supplies: American Crafts 12 x 12 Kraft Cardstock (#71563) AC This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) AC This to That Adhesive Runner(#61711) Maggie Holmes Open Book 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#683596) Open Book Rub-ons (#683579)

Open Book Frames (#683583) Open Book Floral Ephemera (#683580) Open Book Chipboard Die Cuts (#683573) Brown Ink

1. Cut kraft cardstock to 4.5" x 11" (11.43 x 27.94 cm), score at 5.5" (13.97 cm), then fold in half for card base. Ink edges of paper.

2. Cut circle paper to 4.25" x 5.25" (10.8 x 13.34 cm), ink edges and adhere to card base.

3. Cut green polka dot paper to 3.75" x 4.75" (9.53 x 12.07 cm ), ink edges of paper and adhere to card base.

4. Rub on “best day ever” to the frame. Adhere frame on a angle to the card base.

5. Cut due date tag from tag paper, adhere tag, bunny and flower to card with foam tabs.

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HOMEMADE

gifts that wow

Get creative with personalized, heartfelt gifts for mum! Each project on pages 17-20 offers a unique way to display favorite photos and mementos or to enhance home dĂŠcor. Create each project as-is or alter for a truly personalized look!

Homemade Gifts

Love This

Supplies: 12 x 12 Shadowbox Frame Open Book Recollection 12 x 12 Paper (#683563) White 12 x 12 Cardstock (#71081) Open Book Gold Glitter Story Phrase Thickers (#683574) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) Hot Glue Gun Twine Mini Clothespins Photos

1. Adhere 12 x 12 patterned paper to the frame backing. Tie a bow on both ends of the twine, and use a hot glue gun to attach to your patterned paper.

2. Mat your photos on white cardstock using the adhesive runner. Use mini clothespins to hang from the twine.

3. Add glitter words and hearts in one corner of the frame.

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Homemade Gifts

Love You Book

Supplies: Chipboard We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board (#71277) Open Book Recollection 12 x 12 Paper (#683563) Open Book Dearest 12 x 12 Paper (#683555) Open Book 12 x 12 Vellum with Gold Stripes (#683571) Open Book 12 x 12 Newspaper Vellum with Gold Foil (#683570) Open Book Portrait 12 x 12 Paper (#683562) Open Book Gold Foil Dots 12 x 12 Paper (#683572) Open Book So Treasured 12 x 12 Paper (#683560)

Open Book Ephemera (#683577) Open Book Floral Ephemera (#683580) Open Book Chipboard Accents (#6835730) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Sticky Red Tape (#61753) Hole Punch Binder Rings Doily Tulle

1. Trim 2 pieces of chipboard to 5.5” x 7.5” (13.97 x 19.05 cm) for the front and back cover. Trim 4 of your favorite patterned papers to 5.5” x 7.5” (13.97 x 19.05 cm). Cover your chipboard covers with the patterned paper using red tape.

2. Create 5” x 7” (12.7 x 17.78 cm) envelopes out of patterned paper and vellum papers using the envelope punch board directions.

3. Punch holes in your covers, and use as a guide to punch holes in your envelopes.

4. Decorate cover using patterned paper, doilies, and ephemera. Use foam dots to pop up ephemera pieces to create dimension.

5. Use binder rings to hold your envelope and covers together. Tie a bow on one of the rings using tulle.

6. Fill envelopes with notes and cards to mom, pictures, gift cards, etc.

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Homemade Gifts

Hang It with Love

Supplies: Mini Clipboard Wow! Fine Gold Glitter (#27310) Open Book Floral Ephemera (#683580) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) Foam Brush Glue Tulle Tape

1. Use tape to make a straight line across your clipboard so when you pour glitter, you will have a clean line.

2. Evenly paint glue onto the lower part of your clipboard using a foam brush. Sprinkle gold glitter on top, covering the clipboard well. Shake off the excess glitter onto a piece of paper. Remove the piece of tape slowly.

3. Tie tulle through the top hole of the clipboard and tie a bow. Add a flower to the corner of the clipboard using the adhesive runner and the floral ephemera.

4. Mat a photo on white cardstock using the adhesive runner, and clip onto clipboard.

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Homemade Gifts

Hugs & Kisses

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Marquee Letter “K” (#369090) Heidi Swapp Wanderlust 12” x 12” Paper Pad (#370575) This to That Foam Tabs (#61710)

1. Use the stencil that comes with the Marquee Letter to trace the letter on your favorite patterned paper. Cut out the letter, and place inside the Marquee Letter. Insert light bulbs and light strand.

2. Cut out flowers from the floral patterned paper by hand, and use foam tabs to pop up on the side of the letter.

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GIFTS FOR MUM April 2015 Gift Guide by 12X12

albums

Display favorite photos and memories with designer 12x12 albums from We R Memory Keepers. Trendy new colors include metal corner accents and a snag-free, interlocking D-ring. It’s a perfectly fashionable way to store your memories! (#30222-3, 40349-4, 30806-5)

Easily access all your favorite supplies while away from home! Convenient storage pockets offer compartments for all your essentials. Take your creativity on the go with this innovative trolley by We R Memory Keepers. (#662754)

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trolley

Store your 4X4 Instagram-sized prints in style with these specially designed albums. Each album includes 10 photo sleeves with 2x2” and 4x4” pocket combinations. The perfect gift for mums of all ages! (#30800-3, 30798-3)

albums

FOLD DOWN

craft table The Fold Down Craft Table by We R Memory Keepers easily folds down into a convenient workspace. This versatile piece includes chalkboard, chalk, storage compartments and hanging hardware.

It’s perfect for scrapbooking, crafting, sewing, homework and more! (#80005-7)