Paper and Cotton - english version by Paper and Cotton

Number 1 - OCT / NOV / DEC 2012

Paper Cotton and

Living and Loving your Creative Self

ITION D E 1 st

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INSPIRE YOURSELF WITH TUTORIALS

To live an unforgettable experience

Mixed Media Art

ATELIER PanoPraMantas

Creative Sewing

Where patchwork and

Scrapbooking

ISSN 2182-7818

AQUAFALLS SPA HOTEL RURAL

sewing are learned easily * DECORATION * CHRISTMAS * HALLOWEEN * COOKING * HEALTH *

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n o i t a z i l a e r The am! e r d of a PAPER AND COTTON

Dear readers!

It is with great pleasure that I present the first edition of the magazine Paper and Cotton. This publication is the culmination of a lifelong dream to offer to all women who love as much as I do the world of paper and tissue, a magazine truly “do it yourself” . Is a digital magazine, quarterly and bilingual (an edition in Portuguese and Editor: Carla Pimentel General Director: Carla Pimentel Photography: Paulo Pimentel, Carla Pimentel Marketing Director: Paulo Pimentel Phone: 00 351 914535871 Magazine Design and Layout: NU*DES • www.nu-des.pt Contributors: Tubo de ensaio, 512 ideias, PanoPraMantas, Patrícia Villas-Boas, Ivone Barata da Rocha, Susana Gaspar, Maria Araújo, Alexandra Moreira, Aquafalls Spa Hotel Rural, Graça Vargas, Paula Gomes Alves. Owner: Renato Paulo Gaspar de Pimentel Teixeira

one in English). It was prepared with love, in collaboration with many friends who you will meet throughout the various pages. Among all, I must highlight the valuable assistance of Patricia Villas-Boas, with whom projected many of the ideas that made possible the implementation of this magazine. To all my sincere thanks. The realization of my dream was only possible thanks to all of you. My friends, it is time to be inspired, separate the materials and start producing! Halloween and Christmas are almost upon us! Happy holidays, and enjoy yourselves until the next edition.

Administration: Avenida do Rosal, 131 H4 4470-111 Maia Portugal Email: geral@paperandcotton.pt ISSN 2182-7818

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Carla Pimentel (editor)

The Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s choices! Days to Remember

An album of scrapbooking to record your best days of 2013.

A Night at the Opera Learn some techniques of mixed media art and get inspired to make your own canvas.

The Elf Boots This year instead of traditional Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s boots, why not opt for the boots of his helpers?

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Index

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Paper and Cotton Interview

Paper and Cotton Cards

Editor’s Letter

PanoPraMantas

Cards

PAG: 2

PAG: 14 / 17

PAG: 24 / 25

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Paper and Cotton Creative Sewing

Paper and Cotton Cards

Editor’s Choices

Little Secrets Bag

Criss Cross Card

PAG: 3

PAG: 18 / 20

PAG: 26 / 29

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Paper and Cotton Mixed Media Art

Paper and Cotton Patchwork

Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

A Night at the Opera

Christmas Calendar

“Vintage” Christmas Wreath

PAG: 6 / 9

PAG: 21

PAG: 30 / 33

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Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

Paper and Cotton Creative Sewing

Paper and Cotton Stamps

The Elf Boots

Halloween Tag

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PAG: 22 / 23

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Days to Remember

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Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

Paper and Cotton SaĂşde

Tricks or Treats

Cerebral Palsy

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Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

Paper and Cotton Travel

Pumpkins - Model 1

The Danube Delta

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Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

Paper and Cotton Wellness

Pumpkins - Model 2

Aquafalls Wellness SPA

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Paper and Cotton Scrapbooking

Paper and Cotton Cooking

Fun Christmas Banner

Christmas Salami

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PAG: 60 / 61

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On the cover a project of Tubo de Ensaio that you can find on page 10

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Mixed Media Art

A Night at the Opera

by: Carla Pimentel

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Materials Canvas (20cmx30cm) Old book pages Scrapbook papers White gesso Glue (gel medium matte; mod podge matte; liquitex matte medium) Acrylic paints (white, turquoise, flesh tone, dark brown and gold) Distress inks (vintage photo and dried marigold) Distress markers (tattered rose; stormy sky; weathered wood) White gel pen Black permanent ink pen Image from magazine Stamps Stamp ink pad - waterproof (Archival ink pad)

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Step by Step

How to do: 1

Glue several pieces of chosen papers to the canvas randomly.

Cover the paper with another layer of glue and let dry.

Glue the body and the dress to the canvas. Cover both parts with glue and let dry.

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Apply acrylic paint covering parts of the paper.

This figure will be your template to cut the body from pages of a book and the dress from paper scrapbook.

Make colorful circles and stamp some areas of the background.

Paint the face, neck and arms of the figure with acrylic paint (skin tone).

Chose a figure from a magazine.

Shade the body with tattered rose distress marker and the dress with a tone to match the paper chosen.

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Paint the hair with brown acrylic paint and black permanent ink pen.

Stencil the dress with white gesso.

Paint the sides of the canvas with distress ink vintage photo.

Stamp front and sides of the canvas with black archival ink and distress ink (dried marigold).

Glue beads with glossy accents to decorate the dress.

Make a doodling with white gel pen over the areas stamped with white acrylic paint. Finish the project with matte or gloss fixative spray, whichever you prefer. Paper and Cotton 9

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Scrapbooking

by: Tubo de Ensaio

Days to Remember A delicious calendar where you can keep the dates, moments and photographs of 2013

What you need: From Teresa Collins Designs you will need: - 20 scrapbooking sheets of paper

Cutting Scheme

- 1 6”x6” paper pad

Other materials:

- Accessories from the line

- 2 chipboard covers with 6 ¾”x5 ¾”

To print the calendar sheets, go to: www.paperandcotton.pt/paginas_calendario.pdf 10 Paper and Cotton

- 2 binding rings - Haberdashery ribbons

Instructions:

Start by choosing and cutting 12 papers for the inside of the calendar so that they measure 12”x11”. Choose the papers for the cover and back cover and cut them to measure 6 ¾”x5 ¾”. Glue each piece to one of the sides of the chipboard covers. Ink the edges with distress ink pads if you like. With a Scor-pal or similar, score each paper on the mark of 1” and 6 ½” on the 12” side. Turn the page and score on the 5 ½” mark. Cut on the red lines as you can see on the image and then fold each page as you see on the photographs. Print the files with the calendar base and the other inserts. With the remaining papers and the 6”x6” pad, cut several pieces measuring 5 ¼”x5 ¼”. You can use these to mat the calendar base and the other inserts. Using the accessories on the line, decorate as you like each month. You can use distress ink pads to ink the edges of the different pieces. Punch de covers and the inside pages and put the binding rings on the holes. Decorate the cover, not forgetting to put the title: Days to Remember 2013!

Enjoy crafting!

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Interview

PanoPraMantas A visit to the studio:

Light, colour and much sympathy are the main features of this space. Text and photos by:

Carla Pimentel

Paper and Cotton visited the studio PanoPraMantas specialized in fabrics and materials for patchwork and creative sewing, located in downtown of Porto. This space was created by two friends, who told us about their project, their sources of inspiration and their work.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you have good bases it is possible to create and give wings to the imaginationâ&#x20AC;? When and how appeared the idea of your project? The idea appeared in the end of 2009. At that time we were attending Patchwork classes with a teacher that came from France and we perceived how much it was hard to find fabrics and materials in Porto (Portugal). From idea to fulfilment of the project were a few months of ripeness.

What kind of classes/workshops you give in your studio? We give patchwork and sewing classes. We reserve some Saturdays afternoons for workshops. Except in workshops there is not a pre-defined program. We try to meet the interests of the students and their level of knowledge.

In April 2010 we opened our online store (http://panopramantas.ninhodasideias.com/) and in October of that year we began classes at the studio. At that time our fabric stash fit in a wicker basket. Today exceeds several hundred pieces. Mad? Enough to. But it was this portion of madness that gave us wings to advance. Since then we never stopped and have many projects we dreamed to materialize in the near future.

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What are your sources of inspiration? Paula: Usually books and speciality magazines. Margarida: Besides books and magazines that Paula refered, I follow blogs of creators that I particularly like. The exhibitions we visit together abroad also encourage us and give us a vision of what is being done worldwide. What are the materials and the colours you like to use? P: In patchwork we always use 100% cotton fabrics. This is the material of choice for this activity. I have preference for dark tones, autumnal pallete and classic designs. I also prefer the traditional patchwork, althoug there are new breeders with very interesting ideas, with more modern patterns and works, and more graphics. M: Of course 100% cotton fabric are mandatory! I like warm colours and spring tones. Attracts me trying new techniques and new materials that are always emerging, such as rulers, fillers, etc., so we can then present the news to the students and those who visit us.

What are your preferences when creating? What we really like to do is large quilts of â&#x20AC;&#x153;trueâ&#x20AC;? patchwork. However, and because this art is still not sufficiently known in our country (Portugal), purses and bags are the top 1 of interests and therefore we seek to have different patterns and designs to please so many people who come to us. Your suggestions for those who want to start learning sewing or patchwork? Learn before embarking on your own. If you have good bases it is possible to create and give wings to the imagination. It is difficult to learn the essential, or better, if you have sensitivity to the essential, only in books or online. After that, like what you do, be creative and patient. In PanoPraMantas you can take lessons in sewing and patchwork, purchase fabrics and materials for your work and participate in various workshops. Rua do Bonjardim, 507-1Âş Esq. Frente. Porto online store: http://panopramantas.ninhodasideias.com site: www.panopramantas.blogspot.com email: panopramantas@gmail.com 16 Paper and Cotton

“In our classes we seek to blend the sewing and patchwork to spread this art, which we fell in love” Is there a preference in demand for learn sewing or patchwork?

If each of you were a trim, what would it be? P: Would be a sewing thread to create and shape the work. M: A bias tape, that is the end of most patchwork works. I love to finish a project and look at the work either mine, Paula’s or the students...It is very delightful, as my granddaughter would say!! At the moment, PanoPraMantas is a hobby or profession?

Without no doubt, sewing. However, has already happened students who come to us to learn sewing and then are interested in patchwork. In our classes we seek to blend the two strands to spread this art, which we fell in love and give notice that it is easier then we anticipated. And after the “bug” has entered, will not leave. Does men also show interest in these activities, or do you fell that are still taboos? We have not had that experience. Although there are many husbands or boyfriends to accompany our clients and some even help in choosing, none ever showed interest in participating in our classes.

P: It is profession. M: To my great regret, it is still not possible to devote myself full-time. Anyway, now is a great demand, well beyond a hobby. Does the internet influence your work? If yes, how? P+M: Of course, it is unavoidable. Furthermore, we have an online shop, which requires us to be always available. What is the age range that search you more for classes? Young people between 20 and 30 years. We note the revival of interest in handmade work in this new generation, and it pleases us very much.

Do you want to add something that you think is relevant? Antes de terminar esta conversa, gostaríamos de Before the end of this conversation, we would like to thank Carla for having challanged us to be present in this first issue of Paper and Cotton. Cheers for this project. Still has a long and important way to go. And, why not, take this opportunity to tell all those who read us, whether customers, suppliers, friends or just lovers of handmade crafts that is the mission of PanoPraMantas do better and more in order to become a national reference in this niche market. Thank you!

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Creative Sewing

Little Secrets Bag by: 512 Ideias

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Materials

Attach the zipper presser foot on your machine. Cut 4 pieces of bias tape of the same size as the zipper.

Make a ‘’sandwich’’ as follows: bias tape open with right side out, plastic, zipper and bias tape with the wrong side facing the plastic. Secure with pins. Using the zipper presser foot, attach this sandwich next to it. The zipper shall be open.

1 piece of printed laminated fabric with 9’’x12’’ 1 piece of printed cotton fabric with 9’’x11’’ 1 piece of clear plastic for sewing with 9’’x11’’

Make another seam on the underside of the bias tape, the entire length, to lock the bottom of the tape. For this will have to put a bit of parchment paper over the whole length to achieve glide work machine (plastic gets stuck in the machine’s presser). After sewn just tear the paper and pull. (picture 1).

1 zipper with 12’’ (30cm) 2 meters of bias tape Parchment paper

Place the right side of the laminated fabric facing plastic and align the two pieces. Placing now the normal sewing machine presser foot close the bag from both sides, reinforcing the seams at top and bottom. Do not forget to put the parchment paper as you can see in the picture 2.

With iron fold the bias tape in half and crease well. Cover both side seams with bias tape, tucking the ends into the upper extremities.

Make another “sandwich” to apply to the other side of the zipper, placing this order: bias tape with the right side out, laminated fabric with the right side out, zipper, cotton fabric with the wrong side out and finally bias tape opened with the wrong side out. Sew the whole length of the zipper (zipper must be opened for this operation) along the same and then down again as you did on the other side.

For all those little things that simply can’t fail to take everywhere!

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Sew the entire length of the bag bottom, again using parchment paper as an aid to the presser foot slide in the plastic. After stitching open the bottom corners and check into 1 ½”. Sew over this brand, reinforcing seams and once again using the parchment paper. Trim excess fabric from ¼” of the seam, and remove the parchment paper.

Repeat for the other corner. Cover then both seams with bias tape (picture 5), folding the edges inward.

Cut all excess sewing threads and turn the bag right side out. Finally just need fill it with all your treasures.

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Patchwork

Christmas Calendar by: 512 Ideias

With this cute calendar whole family will count down with you until the Christmas day!

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Creative Sewing

The Elf Boots by: Carla Pimentel

Materials For each boot: 22”x24” green felt 12,5”x24” felt of the colour you will use in the fold-over of the boot 4” of felt in the colour you want to use for the cutting decorative shapes Boot and fold-over patterns which are available in magazine pages ...... Sizzix Bigz Die Reindeer Flight 656923 Sizzix Bigz Die Winter Wonder 657003 Cutting machine (Sizzix or other) Sewing machine Scissors Sewing threads Glue (Glossy Accents)

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How to do: For each boot cut out the 2 patterns that make the body and the top fold-over of the boot. For body shape cut 2 times your green felt and for the foldover shape 4 times around dark er outside line of the pattern. A seam allowance around the boot and fold edges have already been added to the patterns. 1

For the boot you should line the two parts of the boot pattern along the horizontal lines. Tape the two pieces of paper together at this line before cuting the felt. Pin the right side of boot fold-over piece to the right side of a second fold-over piece, and sew a ¼” seam allowance the left and right sides of the fold. Repeat this step with the remaining two boot fold pieces. Now you will have two sewn boot fold-over “circles”. 2

Slide one “circle” inside the other “circle” facing right sides together, line up their side seam allowances, as well as all the fold-over triangle points. Sew a ¼” seam allowance around all the edges of the fol-over points, leaving the top of the fold open. 3

Now you have a single fold-over piece. Turn this piece inside out. 4

Place the 2 boot pieces right sides together, matching up all raw edges and stitch a ¼” seam allowance around the side and bottom edges of the boot. Don’t seam the top.Turn the boot inside out throught the open top. 5

6 Slide the boot inside the fold-over, lining up the top raw edges and the side seams. Sew a ½” seam allowance around the entire top edge. 7 Flip the seam you just completed to the inside of the boot. 8 Cut the decorative shapes that will decorate the boot, using the cutting-dies and the cutting machine. Tape them to one side of the boot with glue.

Make a small loop by cutting a rectangle of felt with 6”x1cm, folded in half and sewn inside left edge of the boot fol-over, to be able to hang. 9

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Cards

Cards by: Ivone Barata da Rocha

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Birthday Invitation . Cardstock blue water . Pink cardstock . Pink polka dot white cardstock . White cardboard . Pen white gel Uni-BALL SIGNO . Double adhesive tape . Corner rounder punch . Stamp Ink: Dye ink from Papertrey Ink “Hawaiian Shores” . Stamp “On this day” from My Mind’s Eye collection The Sweetest Thing . Vichy background stamp on the Papertrey Ink “Gingham stamp set” . Stamp the dates of American Crafts

Brown Christmas Card . Brown cardstock . White cardboard . White Button . Red Glitter . Pen white gel Uni-BALL SIGNO . Classic kraft ink Dye of Ink Papertrey . Black ink stamp . Doily stamp from My Mind’s Eye collection The Sweetest Thing . Joy stamp and snowflakes background Sizzix (last year) . Red Raffia . Baker’s twine red . Sheet acetate . Double adhesive tape . Sponges

Blue Christmas Card . Blue cardstock . Blue cardstock . Biting label Papertrey ink . Papertrey ink stamps . Scrapbooking paper collection from Echo Park “CountryDrive” . Blue Ink Papertrey ink . Red ink Folia

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Cards

Criss Cross Card by: Carla Pimentel

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Materials One piece of cardstock 12”x12” (30cmx30cm) for your card base. One piece of cardstock 6”x6” (15cmx15cm) for your card insert. One piece of neutral cardstock 6”x6” (15cmx15cm) for your card insert. One piece of scrapbooking pattern paper 6”x12” (15cmx30cm) for your card insert. Extra paper for accents. Stamps. Ink pad (waterproof). Watercolour paper. Distress inks. Pens: Promarker, Copic or Distress Markers. Adhesive:Double-sided sticky tape. Punches. Cutting dies. Cutting machine. 3D foam pads. Embellishments.

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Step by Step

How to do: 3 4

Cut the cardstock base 12”x12” (30cmx30cm) in two equal parts of 6”x12” (15x30cm).

Fold each part of 6”x12” (15cmx30cm) midway along the longest side.

In one of these parts make a diagonal cut from the top of the fold to the bottom left corner of the card. Repeat on the other part with a cut from the top of the fold to the bottom right corner of the card.

Aplly double faced adhesive tape all the way around one of the squares.

Overlap and tape the two squares together so that the diagonal sections remain with the vertices downwards and outwards.

Aplly double faced tape on the base of a triangle.

Overlay the triangle on the square base, gluing the two parts to one another.

Divide half of scrapbooking paper, diagonally (used in this project two papers with different patterns).

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Glue the paper in front of your card base, on top of the two triangles.

Apply glue on the card base and on a small diagonal portion of the second triangle and overlap it on the other triangle.

Decorate the edges and corners of the neutral square cardstock with a punch and tape this square on the cardstock that will be the basis of the inside card.

Stamp an image and paint it with markers. Decorate the inside card.

Stamp the image that will decorate the outside card on watercolor paper and paint it with markers. Cut the image with a cutting die.

Apply a ribbon all the way around the card and make a loop. Glue the ribbon to the card with double-side adhesive tape.

Apply your image centered on the front of the card with the help of 3D foam pads. Decorate with paper flowers or other embellishments as you like. Paper and Cotton 29

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Scrapbooking

Vintage Christmas Wreath 30 Paper and Cotton

A wreath inspired by fairy tales and Christmas when I was a child! by: Carla Pimentel

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Scrapbooking

Vintage Christmas Wreath

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Materials Burlap Scrapbooking paper Docrafts â&#x20AC;&#x153;enchanted Christmasâ&#x20AC;? Stickers of the same collection 3D craft foam pads Vintage photo distress ink pad Fabric hardener Eyelets Raffia Glue Scissors Crop-a-dile

How to do:

On the computer create and print letters that will serve as a template. Cut out the letters to the scrapbooking paper.

Cut burlap flags from a rectangle 15cmx17cm. Follow the example image to create the template of your flags. Add a layer of a fabric hardener to each burlap flag (it is important to avoid fray of burlap) and let dry.

Ink the edges of the letters with vintage photo distress ink. Glue the letters in the center of the flags and the stickers on the letters with 3D foam pads.

Aplly eyelets at the top corners and join the various flags together with raffia, forming a wreath. Ink the edges of the banners with distress ink vintage photo.

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Stamps

Halloween Tag by: Ivone Barata da Rocha

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Materials Foam squares; Copic markers (Y15 / YG93 / YR15); Glue; Paper tag (you can use a bought one or you can make it yourself); Black string; Acrylic block; Black ink pad; Pumpkin clear stamp (this one is “My Cute Stamps” from the Halloween set); Some different coloured cardstocks and scrapbooking papers (just some little scraps); Orange tissue paper; White gel pen; Favor chosen: a delicious pumpkin jam.

How to do: 1

Materials.

First wrapped the jar in 2 orange squares of tissue paper and tied it with some black string.

Stamp the pumpkin in the white cardstock with the black ink You must let it dry well.

Then cut out the pumpkin around the edges, leaving a white margin or not! As you prefer.

I’ve coloured the pumpkin with YG93, Y15 and YR15. Choose your colours if you prefer.

Cut some little leaves from different scraps, in different sizes. Place them first where you want them and glue them.

Glue some foam squares to the pumpkin to give it extra dimension.

Stick the pumpkin on top of the leaves and draw some white dash lines around the tag.

Tie the tag to the wrapped jar. It’s done! Hope you liked it! Paper and Cotton 35

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Scrapbooking

Tricks or treats by: Carla Pimentel

A project so simple that your kids will love to do with you!

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Materials Sheets of scrapbooking Graphic45 Happy Haunting Collection Template cone Crop-a-dile Scissors Glue Black Ribbon Pillows 3D

How to do: 1

Cut the cone in the roles chosen (Cone on the scheme sheet).

Glue it to form the cone.

With its 3-hole punch to make 2 holes through the tape.

Thread the ribbon and tie a double knot on each side.

Cut out an image from the collection of papers and apply it over the cone with 3D pads. Paper and Cotton 37

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Pumpkins Paper and Cotton

by: Carla Pimentel

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Materials

Scrapbooking paper Sizzix framelits (657552; 657563; 657564) Die-Cutting machine PVA glue Toothpicks Cinnamon sticks Scissors

How to do: 1

Cut 12 forms (oval / round) with each framelits. You can repeat 2 times the same pattern and if using double-sided papers, will only need 3 different papers.

Fold each oval / round in half.

Stack each folded paper matching the scallops and tape the sides that meet together.

Tape your last half oval (round) to the first half oval (round) in your stack. Before taping the last two halfs glue a toothpick in the middle, leaving a higher tip.

Insert the toothpick into the Cinnamon stick and glue them together to make a small stem.

Cut small leaves with your scissors and glue the end of each leaf into a slot between the ovals.

Cut a few strips of green paper, about 1/8â&#x20AC;? wide. Roll that strips around a thin pencil to make curlies. Add glue to one end and slip it between the ovals.

It was easy!

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Materials 3 sheets of scrapbooking paper 12x12” (BoBunny Double Dot Coral Vintage, Chocolate, Decaf Vintage) Scrapbooking paper printed with plant leaves Sizzix Embossing Folders (Texture Fades) 656645; 657085 Embossing Machine Glue Hole punch (crop-a-dile) Craft paper trimmer Scissors Cork stoppers painted brown Wool thread

How to do: 1

Cut your sheets of scrapbooking paper in size 8”x12”

Emboss each sheet with the texture chosen.

Cut twelve 8”x1” strips from each sheet of paper already embossed.

Punch a hole at both ends of each strip.

Lay the strips atop one another, aligning edges and holes. Insert the thread into punched holes at one end of strip stack. Make a knot at the end of wool thread for bottom of pumpkin. Thread long end of wool through opposite holes of strip stack, bending paper into a “U” shape. Secure with a knot to retain a “U” shape.

Fan out the strips to make your pumpkin

Cut the printed leaves and glue them at the top of the pumpkin together with the painted cork that will be the stem.

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Tubo de Ensaio R. Prof. JosĂŠ Valente, 83 4150-717 Porto Portugal

512 Ideas Store Rua do Campo Alegre, 450 4150-170 Porto Portugal Phone: (00351) 226096647 Mobile: (00351) 914835679 Email: loja@512ideias.com

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Scrapbooking

Fun Christmas Banner

by: Tubo de Ensaio

For a fun Christmas, nothing better than this original banner that will delight both children and adults!

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What you need:

Instructions:

You will need from My Mindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye Winter Wonderland paper line:

With the help of a Big Shot machine by sizzix and a XL album die, cut 15 pieces of each of the circles, normal and scalloped, on the die. Overlap them using 3d pads.

- 1 paper pack - 1 accessories sheet - 1 layered sticker sheet - 1 chipboard accessories - Buttons - Twine and ribbon

Cut 15 rosettes using Tim Holtz decorative strip Rosette (656931) by sizzix and make each one of them. Attach one to each Christmas ball. On each rosette place a letter for Merry Christmas and decorate it with the different accessories on this line. Put a bit of twine thru each opening in the balls and use it to hang on the ribbon. Have fun with your family hanging this fun banner!

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Health

Cerebral Palsy by: Alexandra Moreira, M.D. Cerebral palsy is a disorder affecting body and muscle coordination caused by damage of brain during is development. This damage may be caused by lack of oxygen, by an infection, by exposure to toxicants, by a head injury, etc. But in a great number of cases it is not possible to determine the cause of cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage occurring before, during or after birth until the age of three. Every year 2 babies in every 1000 born will be affected with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy may be associated with other diseases such as epilepsy, visual disturbance, impaired hearing and language disturbance. It is called “palsy” because injuries do not evolve and not because the “brain is stopped”. Contrary to what most people think, a person with cerebral palsy may not have mental retardation. Cerebral palsy is very heterogeneous. There are 3 types: spastic, athetoid/dystonia and ataxic. Spastic type refers to the increased tone or tension in a muscle. That causes blocks in effective movements. The increased muscle tone and stiffness can limit the range movement in the joints and the children with spastic cerebral palsy develop deformities of the extremities over time due to joint contractures. This is the most common type of palsy. Athetoid/dystonic or dyskenetic cerebral palsy is the second most frequent type. Athetoid form is marked by slow, writhing involuntary muscle movements and usually affect the arms. The muscles alternate between floppy and tense. Unwanted movements cause a person to appear restless and constantly moving. People with this condition have difficulty holding their body in a steady upright position for sitting or walking, only being still when asleep. Dyskinesia means that these movements may be repetitive, almost like a tic. Ataxia is the least common diagnosis. People with this type of cerebral palsy have low muscle tone and difficulty coordinating the muscles to perform fine motor activities, such as writing. Often have difficulty balancing while walking and walk with their feet apart from each other. The palsy has no cure, but there are many different treatments and therapies that help control the symptoms.

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Cerebral Palsy Treatment should be started as soon as possible, just at the time of diagnosis so that the results are better. The treatments undergo physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medications to relax the muscles, technical aids adapted to each person (wheelchair, adapted computers, sign language, etc). The “Associação Sorriso da Rita” (Rita’s Smile Association), is a social solidarity association that was created due to the need felt by a group of parents and friends to disclose the problems of persons with cerebral palsy and in that way go changing the mind set, so that, these people can be more accepted in society. This association began as a small movement to support children with cerebral palsy and since April 2010 it is a social solidarity association that seeks to promote actions to educational and therapeutic support and entertainment value, applicable to children, youth and adults, with a view to their social inclusion. The “Sorriso da Rita” (Rita’s Smile) project began with the sponsorship of the journalist Mário Augusto, father of the girl who gives her name (Rita) to this association, and that it is a cerebral palsy carrier. In 2005 Mário Augusto wrote a book about cinema with the intention of turning the revenue from the sale of books in aid for these children. The idea came from the need to draw attention to cerebral palsy, attention to the difficulties that families feel. More than ignorance about what is cerebral palsy, parents feel powerless regarding the indifference and lack of sensivity with which the problem is often treated. The initiative was a success. So that instead of one, as expected, was written two books – “Backstage of Hollywood” and “More backstage of Hollywood”. Cerebral palsy has no cure. Can however be avoided. In this regard, if we disseminate the concept of cerebral palsy, she becomes better known, more avoided and we work in a preventive manner. The main message that we send to parents of children with cerebral palsy is that don’t give up on your children and your dreams. They always have a huge potential, it is necessary to give them the opportunity to express themselves. Claim their rights and yours, make yourself heard and if you are not able alone, ask for help!

You can find out more about the Association in: www.sorrisodarita.org

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omania is most known for its beaches of the Black Sea and the Transylvania Dracula. However has the best preserved of Europe’s deltas, Natural World Heritage Site .

Text and Photography: Maria Araújo

The DANUBE

Delta

Danube so blue, so bright and blue, through vale and field you flow so calm…you hurry to the sea giving your blessing to everything. “Au der schönen blauen Donau” Johann Strauss II 46 Paper and Cotton

The Place Romania is most known for its beaches of the Black Sea and the Transylvania Dracula. However the best preserved of Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deltas, Natural World Heritage Site is about 281km and 3 hours and 25 minutes drive from Bucharest, is in formation 10,000 years ago, has alluvial deposits of 67 million tonnes per year and is the habitat of birds and other animals and plants.

View of Romania The tranquility of the river to bathe the city with its spaces and buildings.

The Danube river has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s springs in Germanyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Black Forest, across several european countries, travels 2850 km to reach the Black Sea. However, the various channels that were created by engineering shorten the distance to the Black Sea and joined this natural road to the North Sea. Strauss imortalized the river in music, Ceausescu thought drain the Delta, the pollution generated by the searche for ore such as gold, helped pollute his waters, bird flu alarmed Europe, but it, the Delta, is still there, with more or less birds depending on season. It is a World Heritage and is therefore the duty of all his protection.

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It is the second large delta in Europe but the best preserved. Extends over 4500 km2 occupying essencially Romania, while in the north it extends the Ukrainian territory. It is formed by multiple channels, the main three are Chilia, Sulina e Sfantu Gheorghe, lakes, wetlands, reed islands. Hosts over

300 species of birds as well as 45 fish species. In the northern part of the Delta are wild horses, sand dunes and Forest Letea, some areas and lakes are natural integral reserve and therefore visits are forbidden.

The Danube The serenity of the river and its surroundings, a mix of urban and wild.

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Despite the beauty Delta is a hard place to live. Winters are long and cold swept by the winds of Siberia, however some 15,000 people inhabit the Delta, living in villages and one city, Sulina. Among them live some ethnic groups, as Lippovan, dissenting from the Russian Orthodox Church, living from fishing and gardening in small villages for 200 years. When you visit the Delta, you can lunch in one of these villages and if time is enough, you can still visit the ruins of Halmyris and Histria.

Starting Point Tulcea makes a great starting point for exploring the Delta, but if you have time, small villages of Delta, can be an option. There are several hotels in town and it is not hard to find a place to stay, reservations may be made online. Along the bank of Danube we can find multiple travel agencies, making visits of a few hours or all day. The visit is made in small boats or speedboats, these too noisy for anyone who wants to see birds.

How to get there TAP has direct flights to Bucharest. The easiest way to reach the Delta is by car. The first part of the trip, most monotonous, is made on the Constance motorway, then secondary roads, some holes, landscape of rolling plains with cultivation of cereals and sunflowers. The traffic is little but one can find some carts, cows in the road, and sometimes an endless road and just for us.

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Were found about 300 species of birds, the most important are White Pelicans (Pelecanus onocrotalus) and Pelecanus Crispus.

Other informations Some websites that can help: whc.unesco.org/en/list/588 www.romaniatourism.com/danube-delta.html www.amatour.ro/ deltaescapetravel.ro/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histria_(ancient_city) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halmyris www.roughguides.com www.lonelyplanet.com/romania Paper and Cotton 51

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Wellness

Aquafalls Wellness SPA

In the complex world we live in busy, overwhelmed by the pressures of work and family demands and the suffocation of city stress, revived an intense desire to seek peace, calm and serenity â&#x20AC;&#x201C; basically a reunion with the deepest part of ourselves, preferably in communion with Mother Nature, whence all life originates.

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Wellness

as looking to answer this urgent need of our times – of calm, peace, tranquility, harmony with nature that arose Aquafalls Spa Hotel Rural in Vieira do Minho, Portugal.

Given that the first need of a holiday complex is physical space, it must be careful in its implementation, to do so in a sustainable way in order to preserve and, if possible, recover the natural (and cultural) existing as the Gerês, as we know, is rich! Store and retrieve the surrounding landscape, along with the materialization of a tourism project quality, innovative in concept and space, were dominant concerns of Aquafalls. In developing the architecture design was crucial the inspiration of the place, allowing the architecture and designs of buildings emphasized the isolation, tranquility and harmony that breathes there. The hotel develops with several buildings implanted along the slop, as a boutique style hotel. It has a central building – where lies the spa, bar, restaurant, reception and support services – with a location overlooking the river Cávado and the reservoir Caniçada, and the sight that dazzles all these spaces is truly superb! Despite having a “contemporary architectural language”, stone and wood were chosen as the materials of excellence in its construction, establishing a balance between the contemporary and the environment with the spirit of the mountain, a friendly relationship with nature.

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The view that you can see from there is a gift of nature to the eyes and the spirit. The hotel aims to be an intimate space, of well-being, with green, with flowers, aromatic and fragrant plants and water cascades. Framed in one of the richest ecosystems of Portugal, the Aquafalls Hotel is a product of the universality of the Portuguese people, reflecting in its lush vegetation the mix of a people isolated and mundane (characteristics of the Portuguese people). The landscape created also wanted to evoke the unique ability to host by the Portuguese. The Aquafalls bet on higher quality service. The restaurant “Splendid by Chakall” has a menu that is an icon to the traditional flavors and aromas of the Minho region, authored by the prestigious Chef Chakall.

Accommodation in comfort is our constant aim. The friendliness and simplicity of all the staff at the service of the hotel form the real image that conveys the Aquafalls. Conclusion: we would like that the “concept” Aquafalls – which began 4 years ago, and continues to prove daily its success and functionality at all levels, was a benchmark in luxury hospitality and tourism. We believe that is the right way and that’s what we chose.

Paula Gomes Alves General Manager Aquafalls Spa Hotel Rural*****

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Health, beauty, well-being and quality of life are closely related. Health is arguably one of the great dimensions of quality of life. But this priority of our existence is often overlooked. At least one day modern life, a multiplier of risks to health and well-being, facilitates the development of multiple diseases and states of physical and psychological imbalance. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so vulgar to adopt life styles misfits, which lead to cardiovascular disease and premature aging! And that is visible in the growing number of people with excess weight, diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension. And the additions to tobacco, excessive alcohol and drugs, that unstoppable routine, affect the shortening of our lives. It is necessary to reflect and change. The integrative medicine, preventive medicine and aesthetics medicine can contribute decisively to make you feel better, inside and outside. It is with deep knowledge of this reality that our WELLNESS SPA develop innovative and excellence solutions in health care, beauty and well-being. Want to start a weight loss treatment? Quit smoking? Control other cardiovascular risk factors such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes and 56 Paper and Cotton

hypertension? Need to spend a few days in total relaxation to renew energy and life strategies?

cardiovascular prevention, traditional Chinese medicine, Reiki, meditation and other.

Has the desire to eliminate or reduce wrinkles effectively and enduring or improve the quality and texture of the skin in deep rejuvenating? Orâ&#x20AC;Śknow and enjoy massages with unique protocols and other relaxation techniques and personal development? Take the first step and come to us.

Our main goal is to provide, in addition to a pleasant stay in a heavenly context, a set of preventive and therapeutic strategies, which begin immediately and that will impact on improving cardiovascular health, optimizing the process of aging, the levels of energy and well-being, and therefore quality of life.

Contact with the WELLNESS SPA HOTEL AQUAFALLS will surely be an unforgettable experience.

Treatment programs of WELLNESS is vital to know how to eat, sleep, breathe, relax, move and relate to the environment, it is vital to define strategies to, in the context of adverse life, do what is in our power to recover, preserve or optimize our most precious assets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; health and well-being.

In this magnificent WELLNESS SPA will learn a range of services and different strategies in areas such as endocrinology and metabolism, nutrition, cardiovascular prevention and optimization of the aging process, a comprehensive and integrative approach of conventional medicine, preventive medicine and anti-aging, aesthetic medicine and complementary disciplines. Regularly are also available workshops and training sessions in different areas, from the makeup, massage and relaxation therapy, until the Endocrinology, slimming, Cardiology, and

The wellness programs are defined individually adapted to the complexity of each person and include medical consultations, complementary therapies, naturopathy, acupuncture, treatments, rituals and unique protocols of massage, relaxation and well-being.

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Double Room The confort and sobriety of the space. the lightness of the contrasts and the magic of the decoration.

Graรงa Vargas, medical doctor, specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, postgraduate in Medical Hydrology and Climatology is our manager/clinical director. Endocrinology and metabolism consultations includes anamnesis, evaluation of diagnostic tests already made, prescription of other diagnostic tests needed, setting goals and treatment strategies (including diet plan, medicines, supplements, complementary therapies, according to the needs and individual desire.

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The 7 days slimming program includes 2 endocrinology consultations, 1 session of behavioral nutrition, daily food program, prescribed medicines and dietary supplements, daily physical activity in a group, 1 session of attitude and lifestyle, 2 sessions of mesotherapy lipolytic, 4 detoxification treatments and individual relaxation, and planning the treatment for everyday. The program also includes the monitoring of the results and adjustment of the treatment by email for 8 weeks.

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The 7 days smoking cessation program includes 2 medical consultations, prescribed medicines and dietary supplements, daily physical activity in a group, 4 detoxification treatments, a session of relaxation techniques, plan for continuity of treatment. Follow-up by email for 8 weeks, after the end of the program. In the field of aesthetic medicine are available some of the latest and most effective treatments for wrinkles and skin rejuvenation of the face, neck and hands. After a detailed medical evaluation we select substances and treatments best suited to administer, that include growth factors, autologous plasma, multivitamins, botulinium toxin and hyaluronic acid, among others. While rest you decisively contribute to your health and well-being. In the best and most immersive physical space.

For more information please consult our website: www.Aqualfalls.com or follow us on facebook/ Wellness Spa Aquafalls. GraĂ§a Vargas; MD SPA Manager Specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes, Metabolism and Nutrition, postgraduate in Medical Hydrology and Climatology is our manager/clinical director. gracavargas@aquafalls.pt

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Christmas Salami by: Susana Gaspar photography: Paulo Pimentel

We suggest this delicious and colorful garnish to accompany your roasts of this festive season! Should be prepared the day before. Serves 6-8 people. Easy to do.

Ingredients: • 250g of turkey breast, previously cooked and shredded • 150g of sweet corn • 150g of peas • 50g of chopped pepper • 2 medium sized carrots, grated • 100g of chopped ham • 75g of chopped Prosciutto (ham) • 75g of seedless raisins

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• 50g of olives cut into small pieces • 1 can of palm (palm cut into small pieces) • 1 medium sized apple, peeled and chopped • 2 cups of shoestring potatoes • 3 well filled tablespoons of ketchup • 3 well filled tablespoons of mustard • 200ml of mayonnaise

How to do: 1

Mix all ingredients in a container. Line the inside of a bowl (preferably aluminium or steel) with cellophane.

Pour the prepared mixture into the bowl. Cover with shoestring potatoes.

Put this bowl in the fridge overnight. Unmold your salami on the following day. I suggest that you decorate the plate with lettuce cut into thin strips, radishes cut into flower shape and a bit of shoestring potatoes. It is ready to serve.

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