SheetLoad_November2007

SHEETLOAD of Cards November 2007 - Diagonally Speaking

Supplies: Paper: Paper Studio - Harvest Green Plaid & Autumn Leaves; Cardstock: Bazzill - pumpkin & green; Sentiment: Marcella by K & Co.embossed stickers; Flowers: Colorbox; Raffia: Hobby Lobby Artist: Linda Bowman

OUR GOAL... ‌ is to increase your card stash using one layout, a few sheets of paper, and a short amount of time.

For more infomration: Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com

Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net Unless otherwise noted all design and artwork is the creation and property of Alicia Ekermans / Crafty Al. http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com File can be distributed freely, as long as it is for FREE. Please make sure all credit / copyright information is left as-is.

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SUPPLIES Paper 2 - 12” x 12” Patterned Papers (PP1 & PP2) 2 - 12” x 12” Solid Cardstocks (CS1) 2 - 8.5” x 11” Solid Cardstocks (CS2 & CS3)

Fiber 3.5’ / 42” of ribbon or other fiber. (F1)

Tools Paper Trimmer, Adhesive, Hole or Slot-Punch.

Yield Using this issue you can create twelve (12) card fronts using the layout shown on the cover. The finished size of the card fronts is 5.25” x 4” and will fit nicely on the front of an A4 (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 24 card fronts by doubling the amount of PP1, PP2, CS1 and F1.

For CS2 & CS3 you can get 24 pieces by increasing the page size to 12” x 12”.

THANKS TO... … BriAnna!

Thanks for allowing me to use your “Joy” kit for the digital sample in this issue.

Atomic Cupcake is an “all-you-can-download” digital scrapbooking buffet. The site is updated frequently and has lots of cute kits, accessories and fun actions for Photoshop. Make sure to check it out. http://www.atomiccupcake.com

… the Guest Designers!

Thanks for allowing me to use your great samples in the back of this issue!.

Please see the last page for more information on each of the guest designers this month.

For more infomration: Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com

Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net Unless otherwise noted all design and artwork is the creation and property of Alicia Ekermans / Crafty Al. http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com File can be distributed freely, as long as it is for FREE. Please make sure all credit / copyright information is left as-is.

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CUTTING GUIDE

PP1 & PP2 - 12” x 12” (1 sheet of each) Cut into 6 - 5” x 3.5” pcs.

These pieces will then be cut in half on the diagonal.

To yield 12 pieces of each pattern.

Solid Cardstock

CS2 - 8.5” x 11” (1 sheet) Cut into 12 - 2.5” x 1.5” pcs.

Solid Cardstock

CS3 - 8.5” x 11” (1 sheet) Cut into 12 - 2.25” x 1.25” pcs.

Fiber CS1 - 12” x 12” (2 sheets) Cut each sheet into 6 - 5.25” x 4” pcs.

Cutting Diagrams are shown at 25% of their full size.

Patterned Papers

F1 - Cut into 12 - 7” pcs.

For more infomration: Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com

Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net Unless otherwise noted all design and artwork is the creation and property of Alicia Ekermans / Crafty Al. http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com File can be distributed freely, as long as it is for FREE. Please make sure all credit / copyright information is left as-is.

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LAYOUT GUIDE PP1

PP2

F1

CS3

CS2

CS1

MAKE IT YOUR OWN Some ideas to personalize / change-up your cards...

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Ink edges of each piece.

Use decorative scissors or tear PP1 & PP2 on the diagonal.

Use a corner rounder or ticket corner punch on the pieces.

Turn the layout 90 degrees for a portrait card.

Instead of ribbon or fibers, use strips of paper cut to 5.25” wide.

For more infomration: Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com

Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net Unless otherwise noted all design and artwork is the creation and property of Alicia Ekermans / Crafty Al. http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com File can be distributed freely, as long as it is for FREE. Please make sure all credit / copyright information is left as-is.

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SAMPLES

Designer: Linda Bowman Happy Birthday to You - Patterned Paper: Chatterbox; Cardstock: Bazzill; Sentiment: American Crafts Mini-Marks rub-ons; Ribbon: Offray; Other: Glitter gel pen Thank You - Patterned Page: Paper Studio Harvest Green Plaid, Floral Paper unknown; Cardstock - Bazzill; Sticker: 3D sticker from $ store; Ribbon: Hobby Lobby

Designer: Carla Peicheff http://moralia.wordpress.com/ Cardstock: Bazzill; Patterned Paper: Chatterbox; Stamps: Michael’s; Ribbon: May Arts; Glitter: Stickles, Punch: Coluzzle & EK Success; Other: Twine, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Sewing Machine

For more infomration: Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com

Alicia Ekermans crafty_al@comcast.net Unless otherwise noted all design and artwork is the creation and property of Alicia Ekermans / Crafty Al. http://callmecraftyal.blogspot.com File can be distributed freely, as long as it is for FREE. Please make sure all credit / copyright information is left as-is.

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