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Sample Artists Alicia Ekermans........... http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com Ann Seleshanko........ http://adayinthelifetoo.blogspot.com Katie Skiff....................... http://www.katieskiff.typepad.com Linda Bowman Lisa McDowell......... http://happycraftinglisa.blogspot.com Melissa Machado.............http://mmachado.myctmh.com

Special thanks to our March 2009 sponsor:

Sketch Artist Barbara DeBose............ http://createdbybd.blogspot.com

eZine Design Creations By A.................................. creatbya@comcast.net

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Cover Card

“Dream” by Alicia Ekermans

Stamps: Close to My Heart (Aspiration); Patterned Paper: CTMH (That’s Amore); Cardstock: CTMH; Inks: Colorbox & Ranger; Glitter: Sticles by Ranger (Cinnamon); Gems: The Paper Studio 1

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Sketch & Supply List

Dimensions

Like the layout, but want to make a single card?

CS1: 5.5” x 11” (Fold in half for card base) PP1 & PP2: 5.25” square (cut in half, diagonally)

Supplies Needed Paper:

8 - 8.5” x 11” Solid Cardstock................................................... CS1 1 - 12” x 12” Patterned Paper.................................................. PP1 1 - 12” x 12” Patterned Paper.................................................. PP2

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) 5.5” square cards.

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Cutting Diagrams

CS1 - 8 Sheets 8.5” x 11”

PP1 - 1 Sheet 12” x 12”

PP2 - 1 Sheet 12” x 12”

Fold in half for a 5.25” square card base

Will yield 8 pieces

Will yield 8 pieces

Cut each sheet into a 5.5” x 11” piece.

Cut each sheet into 4 - 5.25” x 5.25” pieces, then cut each piece in half diagonally.

Cut each sheet into 4 - 5.25” x 5.25” pieces, then cut each piece in half diagonally.

Cutting diagrams are at 25% of actual size.

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Artist Samples

Eastertime Barbara DeBose Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Magic Moments, Boom-Di-Ada); Inks, Ribbon & Brads: CTMH; Punch: Fiskars (Upper Crest); Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug (Birds & Swirls)

Some Bunny Katie Skiff Stamps: CTMH (Bunny Love); Cardstock: CTMH (Vanilla Cream, Chocolate, White Daisy); Patterned Paper: CTMH (That’s Amore); Ribbon: CTMH (Chocolate Ric Rac); Pin: CTMH (Pretty Pins); Inks: StazOn; Markers: CTMH & SU!; Other Sewing Machine

Egg Trio

Linda Bowman Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Lilac Mist, Sweet Leaf); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime); Ink: Marvy brush markers and ColorBox Fluid Chalk; Ribbon: CTMH (Lilac Mist); Button: CTMH (Clear Inspirations); Glitter: Stickles (Pink); Base Cardstock: The Paper Company

Make It Your Own: Instead of using ribbon, Barbara created a paper strip using a decorative edge punch.

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Artist Samples

Happy Easter Lisa McDowell Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime and EasterEggs); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock & Ric Rac: CTMH; Inks: Stampin’ Up! (Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss); Baubles: Unknown

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In Friendship Ann Seleshanko Stamps: Close to My Heart (In Friendship’s Garden); Cardstock: Bazzill ; Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Urban Prairie); Ink: Stampin’ UP (Basic Black); Embellishments: Kaiser Crafts Flowers, Kaiser Crafts Pearls (Black), Prima Flowers; Ribbon: Savvy’n’Sassy; Other: Sewing Machine

You’re a Star Melissa Machado Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock: CTMH; Inks: CTMH (Amethyst, Key Lime, Blush, Black); Ribbons: CTMH; Stamps: CTMH (Shining Star)

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Artist Samples

Circle Bird

Alicia Ekermans Patterned Papers: CTMH (More to Adore); Stamps: CTMH (Free Spirit); Photo Hangers: CTMH; Glitter Pen: Sakura (Stardust); Dies: Spellbinders (Circle & Scalloped Circle); Ink: Ranger (Sepia); Hemp: The Beadery

Happy Everything Barbara DeBose Stamps: CTMH (Thing of Beauty, With Love); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Magic Moments); Inks: CTMH; Punch: Fiskars (Upper Crest); Embellishments & Ribbon: CTMH; Dies: Spellbinders (Nestabilities Circles)

Gift-Wrapped Egg

Katie Skiff Stamps: CTMH (Bunny Love); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Vanilla Cream, Chocolate, White Daisy); Patterned Paper: CTMH (That’s Amore); Ribbon: CTMH; Brad: CTMH (copper bigger brad); Inks: StazOn & SU!; Markers: CTMH & SU!; Other: Sponge & Sewing Machine Make It Your Own: Katie used a creative fold for this sample, by folding the card base a second time - on the diagonal.

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Artist Samples

Basketful of Eggs Linda Bowman Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Lilac Mist, Sweet Leaf); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime); Diecut: Cricut (Basket - Doodle Charms); Ink: Marvy brush markers and ColorBox Fluid Chalk; Ribbon: CTMH (Blush) and Offray; Spiral clip: CTMH (Sweet Leaf); Jute cording: unknown; Flower: Brides; Base Cardstock: The Paper Company

Princess & The Frog

Lisa McDowell Stamps: CTMH (Happy Endings); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock, Chipboard & Edge Distresser: CTMH; Inks: Stampin’ Up! (Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss); Glitter: Stickles

Birthday Present Alicia Ekermans Patterned Paper: CTMH (A Perfect Day); Stamps: CTMH (Seasonal Thoughts); Ink: StazOn (Jet Black); Hemp: The Beadery; Gem Brad: Making Memories; Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug (Number Collage); Piercing Template: SU!

Technique to Note: Linda wrapped jute cording around the handle of her die cut basket for extra dimension.

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Fall Leaves Ann Seleshanko Stamps: Close to My Heart (Four Leaves Solid, Made by Me); Cardstock: Bazzill ; Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (Lemon Grass); Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Walnut Stain, Antique Linen), Tsukineko (Kaleidacolor Autumn Leaves); Embellishments: Kaiser Crafts rhinestones (Brown), We Are Memory Keepers brads; Other: Sewing Machine, Matha Stewart Border Punch (Lace)

A Thing of Beauty Barbara DeBose Stamps: CTMH (Thing of Beauty); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Boom-Di-Ada); Inks: CMTH; Punch: Fiskars (Upper Crest); Ribbon: Stash, Other: Michael’s (Pearls)

Make It Your Own: Ann rotated her image area and added her ribbon to the diagonal for this sample.

Technique to Note: Barbara inked her stamp, then spritzed with water to create a watercolor effect.

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Bunny in Egg Katie Skiff Stamps: CTMH (Bunny Love); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Sweet Leaf, White Daisy); Patterned Paper: CTMH ( Daydream); Ribbon: CTMH; Spiral Clip: CTMH (Blush); Inks: StaZon; Markers: CTMH, SU!

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Artist Samples

Happy Easter Linda Bowman Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush); Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime); Ink: Marvy brush markers and ColorBox Fluid Chalk; Ribbon: CTMH (Blush); Stick Pin: CTMH; Other: clear baubles; Base Cardstock: The Paper Company;

Bunny Bubbles Katie Skiff Stamps: CTMH (Bunny Love); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Sweet Leaf, White Daisy); Patterned Paper: CTMH ( Daydream); Ribbon: CTMH; Spiral Clip: CTMH (Blush); Inks: StazOn; Markers: CTMH & SU!

Watercolor Flowers Linda Bowman Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush, Sweet Leaf); Stamps: CTMH (Eastertime) & CTMH sentiment; Ink: Marvy brush markers and ColorBox Fluid Chalk; Diecut: Sizzix tag; Punch: Martha Stewart (Butterfly); Ribbon: CTMH ric-rac (Sweet Leaf); Bitty Brad: CTMH (Sweet Leaf); Glitter: Stickles (Lime Green); Gems: Target; Base Cardstock: The Paper Company

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Beyond the Card

Accordian Album Barbara DeBose Stamps: CTMH (Treasure Me); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Emporium); Album; CTMH (My Creations­™ Memory Showcase); Inks: CTMH; Embellishments: CTMH (Foundry Bookplate, Ric-Rac)

Memory Cube Alicia Ekermans Chipboard Cube: CTMH (My Creations™ Cube); Stamps: CTMH (Remember This); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Evensong); Cardstock: CTMH; Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug (Textile); Dies: Spellbinders (Scallop Rectangle & Scalloped Circle); Border Punch: SU! (Scallop); Hemp: The Beadery

Make It Your Own: For the top of the cube, Alicia used a circle, instead of a rectangle for her image area.

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Beyond the Card

Personalized Notebook Ann Seleshanko Stamps: Close to My Heart (In Friendship’s Garden, Solo “A”); Cardstock: Bazzill ; Patterned Paper: Fancy Pants (Daily Grind); Ink: Stampin’ Up Ink (Basic Black, Brocade Blue); Embellishments: Kaiser Crafts rhinestones (Orange); Ribbon: Savvy’n’Sassy; Other: Ranger Stickles (Black Diamond), Zutter binding tool

Mini Album Linda Bowman Album: CTMH (3” x 3” Mini Album); Printed Papers: CTMH (Daydream); Cardstock: CTMH (Blush and Sweet Leaf); Sentiment Stamp: Studio G; Ribbon: CTMH ric-rac (Sweet Leaf) and Michael’s (Spring Paisley); Inks: StazOn and ColorBox fluid chalks; Bitty Brads: CTMH (Key lime); Die: Spellbinders (Scalloped Circle)

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Circle Album

Lisa McDowell Chipboard Album: CTMH (My Creations™ Circle Album); Stamps: CTMH (Family Ties - Adult); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Ribbon & Pin: CTMH; Markers: Stampin’ Up!; Flowers & Blue Ribbon: Unknown

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Beyond the Card

Chipboard Tag Album Katie Skiff Stamps: CTMH (Bunny Love, Sans Alphabet); Album: CTMH (Braggin Tag Album); Cardstock: CTMH (Sweet Leaf, White Daisy); Patterned Paper: CTMH (Daydream); Paperclip: CTMH (olive); Ribbon: CTMH; Corduroy Brads: CTMH (olive) ; Stampin’ UP! Scalloped edge punch; Alphabets stamped in Black StazOn ink, images stamped with Stampin’ Up! Certainly Celery ink.

Personalized NotePad w/Pen Melissa Machado Cardstock & Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Bittersweet); Inks: CTMH (White Daisy, Black, Blush); Marker: CTMH (Bubblegum); Embellishments: Ribbon, Chipboard, gems; stamps: CTMH (Ms. Sweetheart)

Make It Your Own: Katie snipped the prongs of the corduroy brad off and glued the top to the metal post on the album.

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