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SHEETLOAD of Cards August 2007 - Carla’s Sketch

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

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

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SUPPLIES Paper 3 - 12” x 12” Patterned Papers (PP1, PP2 & PP3) 1 - 8.5” x 11” Solid Cardstock (CS1) 2 - 12” x 12” Solid Cardstock (CS2)

Tools Paper Trimmer Adhesive McGill Tab Punch (opt.)

Stampin’ Up! Word Window Punch (opt.)

Using this issue can create nine (9) card fronts using the layout shown above.

The finished size of the card fronts is 4” x 5.25” and will fit nicely on the front of an A4 (4.25” x 5.5”) card, leaving a nice border on all edges.

THANKS TO... …Carla!

Thanks for the use of your card sketch as inspiration for this issue.

Carla has a few other sketches posted on her blog as well. I frequently use this sketch and it is one of my all-time favorites. Make sure to drop by her blog today. http://scrappersanonymous.blogspot.com

…BriAnna!

Thanks for allowing me to use your Autumn Reverie kit for the digital samples in this issue.

Atomic Cupcake is an “all-you-can-download” 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.

Atomic Cupcake: http://www.atomiccupcake.com

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

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CUTTING GUIDE

Patterned Paper 1 (PP1) Cut 9 pieces, sized 3.75” x 3.5”

Patterned Papers 2 & 3 (PP2 & PP3) Cut 9 pieces, sized 2” x 3.75”, from each sheet Cutting Diagrams are shown at 25% of their full size.

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

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CUTTING GUIDE CONT.

Cardstock 1 (CS1_A & CS1_B) CS1_A - Cut/Punch Out 9 File Folder Tabs CS1_B - Cut/Punch Out 9 Word Windows

Cardstock 2 (CS2_A & CS2_B) CS2_A - Cut 9 pieces, sized 4” x 5.25” (card front base) CS2_B - Cut 9 pieces, sized 1.5” x 3.25” Cutting Diagrams are shown at 25% of their full size.

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LAYOUT GUIDE CS2_A PP2 CS2_B

CS1_A

PP3 CS1_B

PP1

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

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Add a brad / eyelet on the word window tab.

Add an embellishment to PP3, in the bottom, left corner.

Instead of a file folder tab, use a large flower petal, folded in half.

Stamp a sentiment on the file folder tab.

Stamp an image / images on CS2_B Ink edges or use a corner rounder on the pieces.

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SAMPLES

Stamps: Michaels, Patterned Papers: My Minds Eye , Brads: Making Memories, Punches: McGill and Stampin’ Up!

Stamps: Stampendous & Michaels, Patterned Papers: My Minds Eye , Brads: Making Memories, Punches: McGill and Stampin’ Up!

Stamps: Michael’s $ Stamp, Patterned Papers:My Minds Eye, Cardstock: DCWV, Punch: McGil

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Stamps: Stampin’ Up!, Patterned Papers: ... , Brads: Making Memories, Punches: McGill and Stampin’ Up!

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