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Thanks to our Artists:
Card Samples: Denise Wallace ...................................................http://waldeewee.blogspot.com Florence “Flossie” Savarese....................................http://flofollies.blogspot.com Gloria Jewett....................................................http://gloriasgallery.blogspot.com Heather Strenzwik ......................................http://stampingcritique.blogspot.com Linda Bowman Melissa Machado................................................. http://mmachado.myctmh.com
Card Sketch: Alicia Ekermans ..............................................http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com Would you like to be featured in an upcoming issue of SheetLoad of Cards? Please send an e-mail with “SheetLoad” in the subject line to: crafty_al@comcast.net
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All Squared Away Supplies Needed:
Paper: 2 - 12” x 12” Patterned Papers ........................................................... PP1 1 - 8.5” x 11” Patterned Paper ............................................................ PP2 1 - 12” x 12” Solid Cardstock ..............................................................CS1 2 - 8.5” x 11” Solid Cardstocks ..................................................CS2, CS3
Fibers: 2.25 Yds. of Fiber / Ribbon ....................................................................F1
Tools: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive, Rubber Stamps (or printed images), Ink(s)
Other: Any additional embellishments or fibers you would like to add.
Yield:
Nine (9) Card Fronts Using this issue you can create nine (9) card fronts using the sketch shown on the following page. The finished size of the card fronts is 4” x 5.25”. These will fit nicely on the front of an A2 (4.25” x 5.5”) card, leaving a small border on all edges.
Double Up:
Need a lot of extra cards?! You can turn this into 18 cards by increasing the following: • PP1 to 3 sheets of 12” x 12” • PP2, CS2 & CS3 to 12”x12” sheets • CS1 to 2 sheets of 12” x 12” • F1 to 4.5 yards
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The Sketch:
Ideas to “Make It Your Own”:
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Ink or tear edges for a distressed look Use corner punches on pieces Rotate layout for a horizontal orientation Make a “paper ribbon”, instead of using fiber
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All Squared Away Cutting Guides:
Solid Cardstock / Paper: CS1 - 1 Sheet 12” x 12” Cut into 9 - 3.25” x 4” pieces.
CS2 - 1 Sheet 11” x 8.5” Cut into 9 - 2.5” x 2.5” pieces.
CS3 - 1 Sheet 11” x 8.5” Cut into 9 - 1.5” x 1.5” pieces.
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Cutting Guides cont.:
Patterned Paper: PP1 - 2 Sheets 12” x 12” Cut each sheet into 6 - 4” x 5.25” pieces. Yields 3 extra PP1 pcs.
PP2 - 1 Sheet 11” x 8.5” Cut into 9 - 2” x 2” pieces.
Fiber: F1 - 81” Cut into 9 - 9” lengths
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All Squared Away Artist Samples:
Gloria J. http://gloriasgallery.blogspot.com Pattered Paper and Cardstock: DCWV; Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Heart Blocks; Sentiment Stamp: Stampin’ Up; Heart Sticker: Deni Mechelle Timeless Textured Collection; Ribbon: Unknown
Flossie http://flofollies.blogspot.com Blue Cardstock and Patterned Papers: DCWV; Green Cardstock: JoAnn’s; Ribbon: Michaels; Sentiment Stamp: Close To My Heart; Chick Stamp: Stampendous; Markers: Marvy & Copic
Melissa Machado http://mmachado.myctmh.com
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Pattered Paper: Close To My Heart (CTMH) Enchanted; Cardstock: CTMH; Stamps: CTMH Adorable Stamp Set; Ink: CTMH Autumn collection; Brads: CTMH, Ribbon: Unknown; Technique: Distressed edges using CTMH paper distresser. 6
Artist Samples:
Linda Bowman Pattered Paper and Colored Cardstock: DCWV; White Cardstock: Walmart; Corner Punch: Stampin’ Up; Center Image and Sentiment: Michaels; RicRac: Wrights; Flowers: Prima; Brad: Target; Technique: Inked edges with ColorBox Fluid Chalk
Denise Wallace http://waldeewee.blogspot.com Flower Patterned Paper & Light Pink Cardstock: DCWV; Brown Patterned Paper: Hot Off the Press; Brown Cardstock: Stampin’ Up; Stamp: Impression Obsession; Metal Flower Accent: Pressed Petals; Ink: Black StazOn; Ribbon & Glossy White CS: Unknown
Heather Strenzwik http://stampingcritique.blogspot.com
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Paper & Cardstock: Deja Views - Blue Raspberry Collection; Sentiment Stamp: Hero Arts: Gift Stamp: Studio G; Glitter: Stickles; Ink: Versafine Sepia; Punch: unknown SheetLoad of Cards
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