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Hugs in the Mug

By Els Van de Burgt

SUPPLIES USED

Elizabeth Craft Designs • 1996 Die – Warm Winter Mug • CS287 – Holiday Treats • 1329 Die – Stitched Fishtail Banners • Silk Microfine Glitter – True Red and White • White Soft Finish Cardstock • Watercolour Palette

Others • Ranger Embossing Powder – Clear • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Glaze – Vintage Photo • Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink: – Peeled Paint – Mowed Lawn • Copic Marker – R27 • Gelly Roll Clear Glaze Pen • red ribbon • VersaMark • red cardstock

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using the Warm Winter Mug Pieces, die cut the following with double-sided adhesive sheets: polka dot mug overlay, mug, candy cane stripe overlay, and chocolate topping. Using the Warm Winter Mug Pieces and Stitched Fishtail Banner, die cut the following pieces with soft finish cardstock: mug, cream topping, banner, holly leaves, and berries. Use red cardstock to die cut the candy cane backing.

2. Remove the front release sheet from the mug overlay, and apply red glitter to adhesive. Take your adhesive mug, trim off the release sheet from the handle, and apply red glitter to the handle. Use your fingers to gently rub the glitter into the tape to make it shiny.

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3. Remove the release sheet from the cup portion of your mug, and apply the overlay firmly to the mug. Add white glitter to the polka dot cutouts,and use your brush to remove any excess glitter.

4. Take your cream topping cut out and watercolour palette and carefully add a thin layer of brown paint, following the embossing line to add subtle dimension to the cream.

Remove the release sheet from the candy cane stripe overlay, and apply firmly to the red backing. Apply VersaMark to your candy cane and the chocolate topping. Sprinkle a layer of clear embossing powder over your candy cane, and a layer of brown embossing powder to the chocolate topping to add texture. Use a heat tool on both to dry. 5. Use your green Distress Ink to colour the holly leaves, and the red Copic marker to colour the berries. Apply a layer of Gelly Roll Clear Glaze to the berries for shine.

6. With your final soft finish mug cutout, clip off the handle and top rim of the mug. Make a horizontal score line ¾″ from the top, and fold gently. Apply wet glue to the space above the score line, and adhere to the back of your finished glitter mug so it stands. Add your sentiment to the stitched fishtail banner. Assemble your mug as shown.

Optional: Add sentiment or Christmas wishes to the inner fold of the card.

To Tear or Not to Tear

Paper tearing is a simple technique that adds a huge impact to paper projects. With a touch of whimsy, a torn edge playfully builds support for the subject of the photo. Layers of torn edges mimic the natural textures of a landscape. Peek-a-boo holes torn into a background add tons of visual interest and a little bit of mystery! This gallery will inspire you to use torn paper in your next project!

FIRST FIRST TIME TIME PUBLISHED PUBLISHED

YOU’RE STILL THE ONE

Nancy Bianchini, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: 49 and Market patterned paper and laser cut elements, Jennifer Edwardson Inc. cut file, Ranger Tim Holtz Distrss Oxide ink.

FIRST HAIRCUT

Judy Dueck, Ryley, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Echo Park Paper Co. patterned paper and stickers, Reminisce, P13 and Simple Stories patterned paper, Carta Bella Paper Co. stickers, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress ink, Dollarama twine, Wotu wood veneer.

MY LIFE IS A WINTER MEME

Kerry Engel, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide inks, Dina Wakley Media mask, stencil, acrylic paint, typed ledger sheets, Simple Stories alphabet stickers, Therm O Web iCraft adhesives.

NOT HAPPENING TODAY

Julia Cotrim, Louisville, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: Studio Julia Cotrim digital patterned paper –Dreaming and Happiness and digital embroidery templates, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist, Stampin’ Up! punch and embroidery thread.

GOD CARES FOR YOU

Rhonda Burback, Calgary, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Stampin’ Up! cardstock and ink, Crate Paper patterned paper, Debbie Moore Designs stamps.

I’D SWIM AN OCEAN

Theary Chea, Lakewood, California

SUPPLIES: Neenah cardstock, My Favorite Things stamps, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Oxide ink, VersaMark, Brutus Monroe and VersaFine ink, Copic Markers.

YOU ARE AMAZING

Tammy Stefanik, Thorhild, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Forever in Time stamps, Stampin’ Up! ink, Dollar Store feathers and bamboo sheet, Sizzix Tim Holtz die and die cutting machine, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, Tombow and Zig Pen liquid glue, scraps of patterned paper.

SCRAPS OF INFO

USE up your stash of left over bits and pieces of patterned paper to create a fabulous background for a card! Just like Tammy has done here.

MOXIE

Nicole Martel, Crownsville, Maryland

SUPPLIES: Bella BLVD patterned paper, stickers and die cuts, Pinkfresh Studio gems, Brutus Monroe stamps and ink, Altenew alcohol markers, The Stamp Market blending brush, Creative Memories adhesive.

PARADISE

Lori Domes, Lloydminster, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Kaisercraft patterned paper and die cuts, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress inks, Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops and Distressor, Couture Creations metal embellishment, Studio Katia wand, Ecstasy Crafts Sticky Specs, Scotch ATG adhesive, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Tape, E6000 Adhesive, unknown sequins. Photo from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

SCRAPS OF INFO

The paper tearing on Lori’s layout is the perfect technique to create the feeling of ocean waves. We also love how she added Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops to the top of all the sequins on her layout.

CASTLE SELFIE

Vicki Von Richter, Fredericton, New Brunswick

SUPPLIES: Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock, Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers and washi tape, Scraps4DayzDesigns cut file.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Vicki designed her layout using the Simple Stories Say Cheese Main Street collection.

ANGEL OR MALEFICENT

Pam Colosimo, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Stamperia patterned paper, American Crafts Thickers, Ranger and Stampin’ Up! ink, Ranger molding paste, Le Pen, Prima Marketing cotton lace, Micheals wired yarn, Paper Studio rhinestones, unknown buttons, beads, brads, bling, cardstock, glitter snowflakes, ric rac, stencil and paper lace, recycled cardboard packaging.

FLY ME TO THE MOON

Julia Cotrim, Louisville, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: Julia Cotrim Digital Collection – Dance Under the Stars, Digital Template for embroidering – Butterfly, unknown stamps and embroidery thread.

DECK THE HALLS

Desiree Saskiw, Two Hills, Alberta

SUPPLIES: Creative Scrapbooker Super Stock, Simple Stories patterned paper, stickers and ephemera, May Arts ribbon, Tonic Studios Nuvo Glacier paste, Stamp Anniething stencil, Ranger embossing powder, Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Crafty Foam Tape and E-Z Runner Grand.

SCRAPS OF INFO

Desiree created the background of her layout by swiping on a rough layer of Tonic Studios Nuvo Glacier paste and then letting it dry.

LOOKING IN THE SAME DIRECTION

Julia Cotrim, Louisville, Kentucky

SUPPLIES: Studio Julia Cotrim Click Click digital collection, Swirls stamps, unknown acrylic paint and embroidery thread.