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FINDERS KEEPERS CAPTURE MOMENTS OF SUNSHINE & FUN P. 10

Paper & Cardstock REIMAGINING THESE VERSATILE BASICS PAGE 4

Fun Home Décor CUSTOMIZED CLIPBOARD SEE PAGE 13

Project Life®+Heidi Swapp SEPTEMBER 2015

NEW, COLORFUL PRODUCTS ON PAGE 18

see what’s inside This issue of Cut & Paste is packed with new, fun products! We’re excited to feature the newest offering from Amy Tangerine, Finders Keepers. See innovative ideas using this collection on page 4. There are a number of new paper pads hitting store shelves this month, including designs by Dear Lizzy, Amy Tangerine and Shimelle. Get set to create with these versatile paper designs. The new range of Project Life items by Heidi Swapp are sure to inspire hours of creativity and fun!

PAPER PADS & CARDSTOCK

SWEET SUNSHINE

FINDERS KEEPERS

HEIDI SWAPP

ONE RAD PARTY

SEPTEMBER TOP PRODUCTS

back to the basics

celebrate your sweetie

new from Amy Tangerine

Heidi + Project Life®

make pretty parties

our top picks

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PAPER PADS & CARDSTOCK EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES & GET BACK TO BASICS

Create stylish, eyecatching projects using an assortment of highquality paper and cardstock from American Crafts. These colorful pieces offer the perfect starting point for all your creative projects. Whether you're making a handmade card or documenting special moments, AC cardstock and paper pads are the perfect product.

Paper Pads & Cardstock

Celebrate Everyday

Supplies: Confetti 6 x 6 Paper Pad (#683399) Dark Kraft Cardstock (#71653) This To That Foam Tabs (# 61710) This To That Glue Runner (#61711) Other Supplies: Assorted Sequins Sewing Machine Small Flower Punch

1. Use the kraft cardstock to create a 6” x 6” (15.24 x 15.24 cm) card base. 2. Cut a 5.75” x 5.75”(14.61 x 14.61 cm) piece of pink distressed paper (from the paper pad) and add to the front of card. 3. Stitch around edge of card, then stitch 5 random lines down left side of card. 4. Punch out 10 small flowers (from the paper pad), layer with foam tabs, add sequins for centers, and add to card. 5. Cut “celebrate everyday” from paper pad, and add to card.

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Paper Pads & Cardstock

Sweet Dreams

Supplies: Fine & Dandy 12 x 12 Paper Pad (#370084) American Crafts Cardstock - Flamingo (#71498) AC Cardstock - Fountain (#71510) AC Cardstock - White (#71081) AC This to That Tape Runner (#61711) AC This to That Foam Dots (#61709) AC Thickers - Rainboots (#53078) 1.5" Circle Punch, 1" Circle Punch 0.5" Circle Punch Fine Point Black Pen 5" x 7" Photo

1. Use 'Fountain' cardstock for layout base. 2. Cut 'White' cardstock to an 11.5" x 11.5" (29.21 x 29.21 cm) square, center and add to layout. 3. Cut 'Flamingo' cardstock to a 9" x 9.5” (22.86 x 24.13 cm) square and adhere just left of center on layout. 4. Cut 'House' paper (from Fine & Dandy paper pad) to 7.5” x 9” (19.05 x 22.86 cm). Add to 'Flamingo' cardstock about 0.25" (.635 cm) from left edge. 5. Cut 'Fountain' cardstock to 5.25” x 7.25” (13.335 x 18.415 cm) and use to mat the photo. Add photo and mat about 0.50” (1.27 cm) from left edge of 'House' paper. 6. Add camera journaling cutout to layout (from Fine & Dandy paper pad).

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Paper Pads & Cardstock

Think Happy

Supplies: Cottage Living Paper Pad (#370629) Spinach Cardstock (#71051) White Paper Doilies (#369064) This to That Tape Runner (#61711) This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) Other Supplies: 4 x 6 Canvas Rhinestones Hot Glue Gun

1. Cut woodgrain paper (from paper pad) to 3.75” x 5.75” (9.53 x 19.05 cm), distress edges and adhere to top of canvas. 2. Adhere small doily to right side of canvas. 3. Cut a 3” (7.62 cm) circle from pink polka dot, green flower and grey chevron paper (from paper pad). Cut into spiral and wrap around pencil tip to make flowers. Secure with hot glue. Adhere to canvas. 4. Hand cut random size leaves from the spinach cardstock and adhere under flower edges. 5. Cut word from paper pad, adhere to canvas with foam dots.

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Paper Pads & Cardstock

I Adore You

Supplies: Jen Hadfield Cottage Living Paper Pad (732797) Project Life 12x12 Page Protectors (#380003) This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Sewing Machine Scissors Stapler

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1. Using the Cottage Living paper pad, use scissors to cut floral, word, and hexagon embellishments. 2. Adhere photo to center of page. 3. Embellish page with paper embellishments using adhesive dispenser, dimensional dots, and stapler 4. Stich page using sewing machine if desired.

Paper Pads & Cardstock

My Sweet Sunshine

Supplies: Crate Paper Poolside 6 x 6 Paper Pad (#683776) American Crafts Kraft Cardstock (#71563) AC Premium Twine (#89424) DIY Shop 2 Paper White Doilies (#369064) AC This to That Foam Tabs (#61710) Hot Glue Gun Small Butterfly Punch Pencil

1. Create a card base with kraft cardstock that measures 4.25” x 5.5” (10.80 x 13.97 cm). 2. Cut a piece of polka dot paper (from Poolside paper pad) to 4” x 5.25” (10.160 x 13.970 cm) and place on front of card. 3. Cut 9 pieces of paper from the Poolside paper pad to 1.5” x 4.5” (3.810 x 11.43 cm). Wrap each piece around a pencil and adhere the ends together with a hot glue gun. Center pieces and hot glue them to the front of the card. 4. Center and adhere a doily to the front of the card. 5. Cut “Lifeguard” and “My Sweet Sunshine” from the Poolside paper pad. Tie twine around “My Sweet Sunshine.” Layer with foam tabs and adhere to the front of the card. 6. Punch two butterflies from the Poolside paper pad. Layer with foam tabs, tie with twine and adhere to the front of the card.

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ENHANCING YOUR CRAFTS WITH

Capture moments of sunshine and fun with the newest collection from Amy Tangerine! Icons of sweet citrus fruits, bouncy balloons, and cute animals join trendy graphics and patterns. Document everyday adventures with the bold color palette: bubblegum pink, lemon yellow, citrus orange and bright blue. Get set for cool journeys with Finders Keepers!

Finders Keepers

We Are Better Together

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Ephemera (#340243) Finders Keepers Washi Tape Book (#340251) Finders Keepers Embellishment Grab Bag Kit (#340256) Finders Keepers Enamel Hearts (#340236) Finders Keepers Wood Stamp Set (#340240) Project Life 12x12 Page Protectors (#380017) We R Memory Keepers Photo Fuse Tool (#662567) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Paper Trimmer Ink

1. Use a 12x12 patterned paper to create a template for your background. Use a ruler to mark off different sized triangles. Use a paper trimmer to cut them out. Use those pieces as templates to cut out shapes from various patterned papers. 2. Put your pieces back together inside of the sheet protector, with small gaps in between for fusing. Fuse in between all of the pieces, using a ruler as a guide for straight lines. Start with the bottom pieces and work your way up. 3. Mat a 5”x7” (12.7 x 17.78 cm) photo on white cardstock. 4. Cut a 2”x9” (5.08 x 22.86 cm) strip of paper, and cut one end to look like a banner. Adhere to the top of the page protector with the adhesive runner. Adhere the photo on top. 5. Embellish the page with washi tape, ephemera stamps, and enamel hearts.

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Finders Keepers

Notes and Things

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Grab Bag Kit (#340256) Finders Keepers Wood Stamp Set (#340240) Finders Keepers Ephemera (#340243) Finders Keepers Washi Tape Book (#340251) Finders Keepers Puffy Stickers (#340237) AC White 12x12 Cardstock (#71081) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) Mini Clipboard Craft Paint Foam Brush Tape

1. Use tape to mark off the bottom of the mini clipboard where you would like the paint (in order to get a clean line). Paint the bottom with a foam brush and your favorite craft paint. Let it dry completely, and peel off the tape. 2. Layer patterned papers from the paper pad in various sizes and shapes on the clipboard. 3. Mat a 4”x4” (10.16 x 10.16 cm) photo on white cardstock and clip to the clipboard. Embellish clipboard with stamps, enamel hearts, puffy stickers, etc.

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Finders Keepers

The Good Life

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x 12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Puffy Thickers (#340232) Finders Keepers Grab Bag Kit (#340256) Finders Keepers Wood Stamp Set (#340240) Finders Keepers Enamel Hearts (#340236) Finders Keepers Washi Tape Book (#340251) Finders Keepers Mini Doilies (#340245) Finders Keepers Ephemera (#340243) AC Kraft 12x12 Cardstock (#71563) AC White Cardstock (#71081) AC Concrete 12x12 Cardstock (#71474) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Paper Trimmer Date Stamp Ink

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1. Cut the graph patterned paper to 11.5”x11.5” (29.21 x 29.21 cm) and adhere to 12x12 kraft cardstock. Mat five 3”x4” (7.62 x 10.16 cm) photos on white cardstock, and then on gray cardstock. Cut out the pink journal card from the paper pad and mat on white, then gray cardstock. 2. Cut out various squares and rectangles of patterned paper to layer behind your photos. Lay out everything the way you want, and adhere to your page. 3. Use the puffy Thickers to add a title to the journal card. 4. At the top of your page, adhere a patterned paper at a diagonal, and then trim off the excess that hangs over the edge. Embellish with a mini doily, a date stamp, etc. 5. Embellish your page with enamel hearts, wood stamps, and stickers from the grab bag.

Finders Keepers

Oh How Fun

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Ephemera (#340243) Finders Keepers Puffy Thickers (#340232) Finders Keepers Washi Tape Book (#340251) AC Kraft 12x12 Cardstock (#71563) AC White 12x12 Cardstock (#71081) AC Concrete 12x12 Cardstock (#71474) Finders Keepers Mini Doilies (#340245) Finders Keepers Embellishment Grab Bag Kit (#340256) Finders Keepers Enamel Hearts (#340236) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) 8x10 Picture Frame Paper Trimmer

1. Cut two different patterned papers to 8”x10” (20.32 x 25.4 cm), and cut one of those papers in half diagonally to get a triangle shape. Layer one of the triangles on the 8”x10” (20.32 x 25.4 cm) patterned paper so you have a background that is split down the middle. 2. Mat a 5”x7” (12.7 x 17.78 cm) photo on white cardstock, and then on gray cardstock. Adhere the photo to the patterned paper background. 3. Add a strip of washi tape to one side of the photo. Add the “oh how fun” name tag from the ephemera pack to the top of the photo using foam dots. Embellish the bottom corner with mini doily, enamel heart, and puffy Thickers.

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Finders Keepers

Hip, Hip, Hooray

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Embellishment Grab Bag Kit (#340256) Finders Keepers Washi Tape Book (#340251) Finders Keepers Enamel Hearts (#340236) AC Kraft 12x12 Cardstock (#71563) AC White Cardstock (#71081) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Paper Trimmer Ink

1. Cut kraft cardstock to 6”x8” (15.24 x 20.32 cm) and fold in half. 2. Mat the pink patterned paper from the grab bag on white cardstock and trim. 3. Cut 2 different sized circles from patterned papers, and adhere to the top of the pink patterned paper. Trim off the excess paper that hangs off the edges. Adhere to the card base. 4. Cut a strip of patterned paper to 1.25”x4” (3.175 x 10.16 cm), and cut one end to look like a banner. Adhere on top of the circles. Add a strip of washi tape to the banner. 5. Cut out the “hooray” from the paper pad, and use foam dots to pop it up on the card. Embellish card with enamel heart stickers.

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Finders Keepers

Love This

Supplies: Finders Keepers 12x12 Patterned Paper Pad (#340230) Finders Keepers Puffy Thickers (#340232) Finders Keepers Wood Stamp Set (#34240) Finders Keepers Enamel Hearts (#340236) Finders Keepers Ephemera (#340243) AC Kraft 12x12 Cardstock (#71563) AC White 12x12 Cardstock (#71081) This to That Adhesive Runner (#61740) This to That Foam Dots (#61709) Paper Trimmer Ink

1. Cut out several 2.75”x2.75” (6.99 x 6.99 cm) squares from various patterned papers, and cut in half diagonally to create triangles. 2. Lay out the triangles on a 12x12 piece of kraft cardstock, creating squares with a small space in between. Once you have them laid out, start adhering them down with a tape runner, one triangle at a time. 3. Cut the blue patterned paper and cut one end to look like a banner. Adhere to the page. 4. Mat a 4”x4” (10.16 x10.16 cm) photo on white cardstock, and then on the orange patterned paper. 5. Cut a strip of the graph patterned paper to and adhere to the banner. Layer the photo on top. 6. Add a title to your page with the puffy Thickers. Embellish the page with wood stamps, ephemera, washi tape, and enamel hearts.

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+ Express your creativity with the latest collaboration between two industry giants. We're excited to share the newest products from Heidi Swapp and Project Life. Create scrapbook layouts, DIY projects and much more with a dynamic assortment of gorgeous items in fun colors and patterns!

Heidi Swapp Project Life

First We Laugh

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Watercolor Words (#312007) Heidi Swapp Puffy Stickers (#312087) Heidi Swapp Color Shine 3-pack Happy (#312056) Heidi Swapp Project Life Bright Overlays (#312061) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) White Cardstock (#71081) Black Cardstock (#71082) Stapler Thread

1. Trim black cardstock to 11.5â&#x20AC;?x11.5â&#x20AC;? inches, and adhere to white paper. 2. Stitch top and bottom of page using sewing machine or hand stitch. 3. Attach photo. 4. Select three Heidi Swapp Watercolor Words, and color with Heidi Swapp Color Shine. 5. Allow Watercolor Words to dry completely. 6. Decorate page with Watercolor Words, Heidi Swapp Project Life Bright Overlays, and Heidi Swapp Puffy Stickers. 7. Embellish page with stapler or additional elements, if desired.

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Heidi Swapp Project Life

Shine

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Watercolor Words (#312007) Heidi Swapp Puffy Stickers (#312087) Heidi Swapp Color Shine 3-pack Happy (#312056) Heidi Swapp Project Life 4x4 Cards (#312068) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Paper Trimmer Sewing Machine White Thread White Cardstock (#71081) Black Cardstock (#71082) Instant Photos 12”x12” Frame

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1. Trim black cardstock to 11.5”x11.5” inches, and adhere to white paper using adhesive runner. 2. Stitch top and bottom of page using sewing machine, if desired. 3. Attach 4x4 wood cards, photos, and stickers using adhesive. 4. Color Watercolor Words using Heidi Swapp Color Shine. 5. Allow Watercolor Words to dry completely. 6. Adhere Watercolor Words to project.

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The Best Day

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Project Life Bright Overlays (#312061) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Green Twine Treat Sack (with window) Tissue Paper Hole Punch

1. Insert bright overlays into treat sack. (You can cut your own if you are not able to find treats sacks with a window.) 2. Insert gift or treat with tissue paper, then seal shut. 3. Make tag and pennants from desired overlays and stickers. 4. Adhere tag pieces together using adhesive. 5. Attach tag to sack using hole punch and bakers twine.

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Heidi Swapp Project Life

Supplies: Heidi Swapp Project Life Prismatic Edition (#312075) Project Life 2” Punch (#380389) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) 1.5” Circle Punch Paper Straws Twine Treat Sacks Stapler

1. Wrap glass jars with white cardstock and desired patterned paper using adhesive runner. 2. Create bottle tags using desired paper, 2” Project Life punch, and 1.5” circle punch. 3. Layer bottle tags using dimensional dots. 4. Adhere tags to bottles with pink twine. 5. Create cupcake toppers by cutting pennants with desired paper, adhering layers with dimensional dots, and gluing to paper straws. 6. Embellish treat sacks by cutting two pennants from desired paper. Staple pennants together, tie a bow with pink twine, and adhere using adhesive runner. 7. Insert favorite treat or tissue paper, if desired.

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Heidi Swapp Project Life

One Rad Party

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