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Thanks to our Artists:
Card Samples: Barbara DeBose ............................................... http://createdbybd.blogspot.com Denise Wallace...................................................http://waldeewee.blogspot.com “Flossie”...................................................................http://flofollies.blogspot.com Gloria Jewett....................................................http://gloriasgallery.blogspot.com Jennifer R. ......................................................... http://tennisgirl27.blogspot.com Lindsay Sasseville ............................................ http://www.inmystamproom.com Lisa McDowell ...........................................http://happycraftinglisa.blogspot.com Melissa Machado................................................. http://mmachado.myctmh.com
Card Sketch: Carla Peicheff ........................................................ http://moralia.wordpress.com
Guest Artist & Cover Sample: Heidi Downey ............................................... http://morescrapstuff.blogspot.com Supplies: Patterned Paper: Basic Grey “Dasher”, Stamp: SU! “So Many Scallops”, Scalloped Circle Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities; Vellum: Unknown
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Christmas in July Supplies Needed:
Paper: 2 - 12” x 12” Solid Cardstocks ......................................... CS1-A & CS1-B 1 - 6” x 6” Solid Cardstock ..................................................................CS2 3 - 8.5” x 11” Patterned Papers ...............................................PP1 & PP2
Fiber: 8 Bows or Ribbon Knots ........................................................................F1
Tools: Paper Trimmer, Adhesive, Rubber Stamps (or printed images), Ink(s)
Other: Any additional embellishments or fibers you would like to add.
Yield:
Eight (8) Cards Using this issue you can create eight (8) card fronts. The final size of each card front will be 5.25” x 4”, which will fit nicely on the front of an A2 card base.
Double Up:
Need a lot of extra cards?! You can turn this into 16 cards by doubling all Cardstocks, Patterned Papers and Embellishments.
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The Sketch:
Individual Dimensions:
Like the layout, but only want to make a single card? CS1-A - 5.25” x 4” PP1 - 5” x 3.75” PP2 - 1.75” x 4” CS1-B - 2” circle CS2 - 1.75” circle F1 - Bow/Knotted Ribbon
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Christmas in July Cutting Guides:
Solid Cardstock:
CS1-1 Cut into 6 - 5.25” x 4” pieces
CS1-2 Cut into 2 - 5.25” x 4” pieces Cut/Punch 8 - 2” circles
Paper cutting guides are shown at 25% of actual size. July 2008
CS2 - 1 Sheet 6” x 6” Cut/Punch 8 - 1.75” circles
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Cutting Guides:
Patterned Paper:
PP1 - 2 Sheets 8.5” x 11” Cut each sheet into 4 - 5” x 3.75” pcs.
PP1 - 1 Sheet 8.5” x 11” Cut into 8 - 1.75” x 4” pcs.
Fiber: Paper cutting guides are shown at 25% of actual size.
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F1 Tie / Knot 8 small pieces of ribbon
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Guest Artist - Heidi Downey
Learn more about July’s Guest Artist, Heidi Downey, during a special episode of Meet The Artists; which will premier in early July on the SheetLoad of Cards blog.
Patterned Paper: My Mind’s Eye “Festive”; Stamp: Autumn Leaves “‘Tis the Season”; Embossing Powder: The Artful Stamper: Foam: Wal-Mart
Make it Your Own: Instead of using circles for the focal point, Heidi chose to use a rectangle that framed her image perfectly.
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey “Blitzen”; Rub-On: CI Swatch Book Impress-Ons
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Make it Your Own: Carla and Barbara rotated the layout for these samples.
Artist: Carla Peicheff
Patterned Paper: KI Memories; Rub-On: Basic Grey; Bling: Kaiser
Artist: Barbara DeBose
Cardstock: Mesa White, Kraft, Cougar White, Green-DCWV; PP: DCWV; Other: Nestabilities -Oval & Scalloped Oval,Brad-Making Memories, Ribbon - Hobby Lobby, Ink - Sepia Whispers Ink
Make it Your Own: Denise hand made the holly embellishment for this sample.
Artist: Denise Wallace Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Santa Stamp & “Jingle Bells� accent: Unknown; Other: Prismacolor pencils & odorless mineral spirits.
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SheetLoad Artist Samples Make it Your Own: Flossie made a “Christmas ornament� for this sample by hanging her sentiment circle from the bow.
Artist: Flossie Patterned Paper: DCWV Christmas Stack; Cardstock: Making Memories; Stamp: CTMH: Ink: SU! Purely Pomegranate & Wild Wasabi; Ribbon: Unknown
Artist: Gloria Jewett
Patterned Paper & Cardstock: DCWV; Ribbon: Bow-tique; Other: Quickutz Cookie Cutter die
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Make it Your Own: Jen embossed her patterned paper with a Cuttlebug folder and then ran some ink over the surface to access the pattern. The papers are outlined with Diamond Stickles and she has added a scalloped border on each side of the paper strip.
Artist: Jen R
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey; Cardstock: Bazzill Bling; Stamps: Sentiment - MSE, Snowflake - ProvoCraft; Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Stickles, Fiskars Threading Water punch, Offray ribbon.
Technique to Note: Lindsay used a small flower and circle punch to create the pieces for the wreath she made for this sample.
Artist: Lindsay Sasseville All supplies Stampin’ Up! Stamps: Circle of Friendship; Ink: Real Red; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Wild Wasabi, paper from Winter Bright Simply Scrapping Kit; Embellishments: Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon; Punches: 3 for you punch, ¼” Circle Punch
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Artist: Lisa McDowell
Cardstock & Patterned Paper: DCWV; Punches: Stampin’ Up! 1 3/8” circle, 1 1/4” circle, photo corner punch; Other: gems, ribbon & glitter - unknown
Technique to Note: Melissa made a piece of “hard candy” for her card. She wrapped plastic wrap around a reinforced sticker and twisted each end.
Artist: Melissa Machado
Patterned Paper: Heidi Grace - Jolly & Bright; Stamp: Unknown; Sticker: Sandy Lion
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Artist: Barbara DeBose
Cardstock: Cougar White, Blue -DCWV; PP: DCWV; Other: Vellum, CTMH Ink- Hollyhock, Cuttlebug Embossing - Snowflakes & Scalloped Circle, Bazzill chipboard circle, Ribbon - Joann, Gem - Crystal Stickers, Stamp - Papertrey Ink
Artist: Carla Peicheff Patterned Paper: My Minds Eye; Ink: CatsEye Creamy Caramel; Embellishments: Bella Baubles
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SheetLoad Artist Samples Make it Your Own: Jen adhered her focal point with foam tape for added dimension.
Artist: Denise Wallace
Artist: Jen R Patterned Paper: Basic Grey; Cardstock: DCWV; Stamps: Plaid Scrapbook stamp & Kim Hughes Christmas Cheer set - Cornish Heritage Farms; Ink: Adirondack Cranberry, Versafine Jet Black; Ribbon: JoAnn Fabrics; Other: Prismacolor pencils, foam tape
Patterned Paper & Cardstock: Unknown; Stamp: A Muse; Star Brad: Dollar Store; Other: Prismacolor pencils.
Artist: Lindsay Sasseville All supplies Stampin’ Up! Stamps: A Tree for All Seasons, All Holidays; Ink: Bashful Blue, Night of Navy; Paper: Whisper White, Wild Wasabi, paper from Winter Bright Simply Scrapping Kit; Embellishments: Wild Wasabi Double Stitched Ribbon, Silver Hodgepodge Hardware; Punches: Scalloped Circle Punch
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Make it Your Own: Instead of cutting out circles for her image. Melissa used a premade oval embellishment.
Artist: Melissa Machado
Patterned Paper: American Traditional - Snow Day; Jelly Accent: AMM - Winter Bauble Gems; Stamp: Hero Arts Star Snowflake; Gems: Unknown
Make it Your Own: Instead of using ribbon to tie a bow at the top of her image circle, Denise machine-stitched a ribbon.
Artist: Denise Wallace
Patterned Paper, Cardstock & Alphabet Brads: Unknown; Stamp: House Mouse; Other: Prismacolor pencils, odorless mineral spirits, machine sewing
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Artist: Carla Peicheff
Patterned Paper & Rub-On penguin: Imaginisce; Ribbon: Cosmo Fleuriste; Brads: Unknown; Accessories: Corner Rounder (to make scalloped edge) - EK Success
Artist: Denise Wallace
Patterned Paper, Cardstock, Stamp & Ribbon: Unknown; Other: Liquid Pearls
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