Card Style by Paper Crafts magazine

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Classy & Elegant................. 75 Shabby & Vintage............ 106 Inspired Style................... 138 Focus On Style................. 143

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editor’s note Find YOUR style!

“Oooooh, I love her style!”

“I sure wish I could do shabby…”

“It takes a lot of style to make a clean and simple card look good.”

What goes into a certain style? Do ruffles make it cute? Does satin make it elegant? How, exactly, do you make something shabby chic? We tackled these questions and more, and put together this special issue that’s all about the defining elements of a few popular styles.

Find out if your style leans toward fun & cute, clean & graphic, shabby chic or vintage, or classy & elegant by answering the quick quiz below.

Liking your style,

What’s my style?

When you design your projects, you think in terms of: A. Simple and/or playful B. Plenty of “white space” C. Layers, layers, layers!

D. Sophisticated combinations

When you use fibers on a project, they are: A. Pompom trim and rickrack B. Bold ribbon and simple string C. Jute twine and twill ribbon D. Satin and velvet ribbon

The pattern that draws your eye most frequently is: A. Polka dots or gingham B. Those that are bold and geometric C. Soft and oversized floral D. Damask

Count the number of As, Bs, Cs, and Ds you chose, and tally your score below.

Your sentiment text is usually: A. Full of doodles and whimsy B. No-frills C. Soft and scripty D. Stately and formal Your favorite embellishments are: A. Buttons and hearts B. Simple shapes and icons C. Lace and found items D. Glitter and bling

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B ______

C ______

D ______

Mostly A:

Mostly B:

Mostly C:

Mostly D:

you and your happy color scheme are definitely fun & cute (find out more on p. 8) a little goes a long way with your clean & graphic designs (find out more on p. 45) your soft comfortable style is shabby chic or vintage (find out more on p. 106) your style pedigree is classy & elegant (find out more on p. 75)

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Fun & Cute

What makes a fun and cute card? To begin with—a happy color scheme, a sweet sentiment, and an uncomplicated design. Throw in some whimsy (like cartoons and doodles), a few simple shapes (like hearts and stars), some friendly patterns (like polka dots and gingham)—and voila! There’s a smile on your face and a song in your heart that’s unmistakably fun and cute.

Editor: Susan Hart

DESIGNER TIP

When stitching by hand, pierce holes first with a paper piercer to ensure even stitches.

It also prevents sore fingertips from pushing the needle through the paper, especially when it’s going through several layers.

Birdie Hello

Chirp Up!

Designer: Teri Anderson

Designer: Tanis Giesbrecht

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Wrap floss around card front to create lines. 3 Punch circles from patterned paper; trim and adhere. 4 Stamp hello. 5 Affix sticker.

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Cut square of patterned paper; stitch border with floss and adhere. 3 Punch circle and scalloped circle from cardstock; layer and adhere. 4 Apply hen rub-on; spell “Chirp up!” with rub-ons. 5 Thread button with floss; fold ribbon and adhere

Finished size: 4¼" square

Finished size: 4½" square SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (white) Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: (Strawberry

Jam, Ice Cream from Fly a Kite collection; Near Mint from Thrift Shop collection) October Afternoon Clear stamp: (hello from Essential Messages set) Hero Arts Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko Sticker: (bird) American Crafts Fibers: (white floss) DMC Tool: (circle punch) Fiskars

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SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Leapfrog) Bazzill Basics Paper; (Very Vanilla) Stampin’

Up! Patterned paper: (Farm House from Farm Fresh collection) October Afternoon Accent: (pink button) Rub-ons: (Purkey alphabet) American Crafts; (red hen) October Afternoon Fibers: (green floss, red ribbon) Tools: (13/8" circle punch, scalloped circle punch) Stampin’ Up!

Clean & Graphic

All Occasion * The clean and graphic style is characterized by the utilization of white space, clean lines, and simple treatment of text. It is no-frills, bare-boned, modern, and hip. And while you might be surprised at how minimally these cards are embellished, you might also be amazed at how quickly their messages are communicated.

Editor: Courtney Smith

Hello Little One

Mother’s Day Birds

Designer: Jessica Witty

Designer: Jessica Witty

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Stamp flower circles; emboss.

3 Stamp hello; emboss. 4 Color flower centers and hello with markers. 5 Stamp little one.

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Trim cardstock, stamp sentiment, and adhere. 3 Punch birds from wood paper and adhere. 4 Punch birds from cardstock, trim one, and adhere.

Finished size: 3½" x 5"

Finished size: 5" x 3½"

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Soft Stone) Papertrey Ink Clear stamps: (circle flower,

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Raspberry Fizz, kraft) Papertrey Ink Specialty paper:

hello from Pop Flowers set) My Cute Stamps; (little one from Bitty Baby Blessings set) Papertrey Ink Watermark ink: Tsukineko Embossing powder: (white) Stampin’ Up! Color medium: (Summer Sun, Pink Passion, Positively Pink, Pretty in Pink markers) Stampin’ Up!

(Thin Birch wood from Real Wood collection) Creative Imaginations Clear stamp: (sentiment from Blooming Button Bits set) Papertrey Ink Pigment ink: (Raspberry Fizz) Papertrey Ink Tool: (birds punch) Martha Stewart Crafts

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Classy & Elegant

All Occasion *

Classy & Elegant is a style that is polished. A shiny finish, sparkling embellishments, a rich color scheme, and sophisticated sentiment treatments are all part of the classy and elegant pedigree. Its look is regal, stunning, and dashing. And while its lines are clean, sweeping, and dramatic, it can also incorporate monochromatic color schemes with layered textures that awe and impress equally as well.

Editors: Becky Baggett & Nicole Thomas

DESIGNER TIP

A sewing store or the button aisle at your local craft store is a great place to find unique and inexpensive buttons

Pink & Green Joy Designer: Windy Robinson

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Cut card from cardstock and adhere patterned papers.

Spell “Joy” with stickers on acrylic page; adhere to card.

Tie on ribbon; thread buttons with floss and tie on.

Adhere rhinestones.

Welcome, Precious Girl Designer: Nina Brackett

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Print sentiment on cardstock; cut into panel and punch bottom edge. 3 Cut patterned paper strip and adhere to panel. Adhere lace and tie on ribbon. 4 Adhere pearls and adhere panel to card.

Finished size: 5½" x 4¼"

Finished size: 5½" x 4¼"

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (String of Pearls shimmer) Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Innocent Pink, Green Apple) Gina K Designs Patterned

paper: (Evergreen from Eskimo Kisses collection) Basic Grey; (pink woodgrain from Handmade Cara Marie pad) K&Company Accents: (silver buttons) Blumenthal Lansing; (acrylic album page) Clear Scraps; (clear rhinestones) Mark Richards Stickers: (Glitter alphabet) Pink Paislee Fibers: (hot pink ribbon) Hobby Lobby; (gray floss) DMC

paper: (Tan Floral with Black Flocking from La Crème collection) Die Cuts With a View Accents: (white pearls) Mark Richards Digital element: (sentiment from Welcome Baby Sentiments kit) www.squigglefly.com Fibers: (cream lace, olive ribbon) Tool: (border punch) Fiskars

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Shabby Chic & Vintage

Shabby chic is a style characterized by layering.

It is soft, utilizing ribbon, lace, and techniques such as inking and distressing. The final product looks comfortable, weathered, and worn.

Vintage goes a step further by adding old images, found items, and antique trinkets to the mix.

Editors: Shelisa Loertscher & Beth Opel

DESIGNER TIP

To tone down brightly colored papers and give them more of a shabby feel, apply cream or white paint to the edges or all over for a faded whitewash effect.

Floral Feel Better

Thanks for Being You

Designer: Anabelle O’Malley

Designer: Melissa Phillips

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Trim patterned paper to fit card front; dry-brush edges with paint, stitch, ink, and adhere.

3 Trim patterned paper panel; paint and zigzag-stitch edges.

Mat with cardstock; paint edges. Affix border sticker. 4 Tie ribbon around panel and adhere to card. Adhere lace. 5 Apply rub-on to journaling card; paint edges and adhere. Affix rose sticker.

6 Adhere button and pearls.

1 Make card from cardstock. 2 Trim patterned paper, paint edges, and adhere. Ink edges of journaling label and adhere.

3 Adhere trim. Cut patterned paper strip; ink edges and adhere.

Adhere buttons. 4 Tie on ribbon and adhere flower. 5 Fussy-cut bird, crown, and hello; adhere. Note: Use foam tape for bird and crown. 6 Apply sentiment rub-on.

Finished size: 5½" x 4¼" SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (white) Creative Imaginations Patterned paper: (Rose,

Patsy from Botanique collection) American Crafts Dye ink: (Chamomile) Papertrey Ink Paint: (ivory) Delta Accents: (green journaling card) Anna Griffin; (cream pearls) Zva Creative; (pink button) Rub-on: (sentiment) American Crafts Stickers: (rose, tan damask border) Anna Griffin Fibers: (pink ribbon) Caramelos; (ivory lace) Michaels

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Finished size: 5" x 3¾" SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (Aqua Mist) Papertrey Ink Patterned paper: (Maxine

from Vintage Posey collection; Anastasia from Attic Treasures collection) Melissa Frances Dye ink: (Old Paper) Ranger Industries Paint: (Antique White) Delta Accents: (pink flower) Prima; (ivory buttons) Papertrey Ink; (cardstock bird, crown, hello) Crafty Secrets; (pink journaling label) Anna Griffin Rub-on: (sentiment) Melissa Frances Fibers: (tan twill) Wrights; (ivory trim) Prima

Focus On Style Editor: Katie Pendleton

The sparkling embellishments, sophisticated font, and polished ribbon make this card amazingly Classy and Elegant.

The distressed edges, antique lace trim, and retro image make this card super Shabby and Vintage.

All Occasion *

What happens when you challenge one Go-to Gal to create four cards, in four different styles, using one sketch and one occasion? You get these lovely projects from Kim Hughes. Kim shows that anyone can create a trendy card in any style with nothing more than the right fonts, accents, and know-how.

The whimsical clouds, simple shapes, and friendly gingham make this card Fun and Cute to boot!

The clean lines, simple text, and bold blocks of color make this one trendy Clean and Graphic card.

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All Occasion:

Birdie Hello................................. 8 Embrace Happiness.................... 13 Hi There................................... 19 Just a Note................................ 25 Just Because.............................. 26 One Big Hello........................... 28 Just Because Flowerpot................ 28 Grin......................................... 47 Relax....................................... 54 Sleek Just Because...................... 55 Butterfly Just Because................... 57 Simple Just Because.................... 59 Simple Hello.............................. 72 Orange Swirl Hello..................... 72 Peacock Feather......................... 75 Just a Note................................ 81 Pink & Black Just Because............. 89 Elegant Just Because................... 92 For You..................................... 99 Dramatic Hello......................... 104 Peachy Hello........................... 107 Butterfly Because...................... 120 Life is Good............................ 123 For You................................... 124 Fairy Just Because..................... 125 Fairy for You............................ 126 Enjoy..................................... 127 Hydrangea Hello..................... 136 Glittery Hello........................... 136 Hi ........................................ 138

Anniversary:

Happy Anniversary..................... 16 Golden Anniversary.................... 75 Classy Celebrate........................ 83 You Mean the World to Me........ 101 Anniversary Cherubs................. 114 Sunny Anniversary ................... 125 Antique Anniversary.................. 129

Baby:

Baby Bunny............................... 25 Sweet Pea................................ 38 Hello Baby................................ 41 Hello Little One.......................... 45 Baby Circles.............................. 60 Welcome, Precious Girl............... 77 Classy & Elegant Boy.................. 97 Sweet Baby............................. 103 Welcome Baby Dear................ 110 Little Boy Blue.......................... 127

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index by occasion Birthday:

Birthday Banner........................... 9 Shine......................................... 9 Hoppy Birthday.......................... 10 Happy Birthday Lion................... 11 Dude, You Rock!........................ 12 Cute Cupcake........................... 13 Birthday Cupcake....................... 14 Sweet 16................................. 15 Forgetful Elephant....................... 16 Happy Happy Birthday............... 38 King of the Remote...................... 46 Triple Birthday............................ 48 Black Flower Silhouette................ 49 That’s An Order.......................... 49 Gray & Black Birthday................. 50 Cake, Candles, Gifts.................. 50 Let’s Hang Out........................... 51 Birthdays Are Best....................... 52 Totally Awesome Birthday............. 53 Simple Birthday Wishes............... 54 Birthday Dots............................. 55 Celebrate with Style.................... 78 Pearly Birthday Wishes................ 79 Filagree Birthday........................ 80 Pink Flower Birthday.................... 81 Plum Birthday............................. 82 Butterflies on Green..................... 84 Cameo Birthday....................... 107 Birthday Cheer......................... 108 Birthday Girl Cupcake............... 109 Happy B Day.......................... 110 Vintage Wishes........................ 111 Pink & Cream Birthday.............. 112 Kind Birthday Wishes................ 114 Sew Many Birthday Wishes....... 115 Mom’s in the Kitchen Birthday..... 130 Birthday Bird........................... 138 Birthday Wishes Cupcake.......... 141 Time to Celebrate..................... 142

Congratulations:

Way To Go............................... 41 You Did It!................................. 42 Yay 4 You................................. 47 Bold Congrats........................... 66 Green Squares Congrats............. 67 Birthday Tea Party....................... 76 Elegant Congratulations............... 98 Layers of Congratulations........... 105 Doily Congratulations................ 121 Congrats on Making the Cut...... 130

Easter:

Happy Easter............................ 18 Easter Blessings.......................... 82 Blooming Easter....................... 141

Encouragement:

Chirp Up!................................... 8 Follow Your Bliss......................... 17 Count Your Rainbows.................. 31 Ruff Day?.................................. 37 Live Your Dreams........................ 37 Go, Dawg. Go!......................... 70 Boom Box Greetings................... 73 Old-Fashioned Luck................... 124 Dream Big.............................. 133

Father’s Day:

Father’s Day Hugs & Kisses........... 24 I Look Up To You........................ 34 Father’s Day.............................. 73 Crossword Dad........................ 122

Friendship:

Friends til the End....................... 12 Berry Sweet Friend..................... 27 Friendship................................. 32 Brighten My Day........................ 46 Grateful for You.......................... 57 You Make Me Happy................. 60 Rainbow Friends......................... 66 Great Friend.............................. 68 For My Friend............................ 71 Pink & Green Friend.................... 84 True Friend................................ 93 No Distance Too Great............... 97 My Friend............................... 104 Sew Glad We’re Friends........... 113 Genuine Friend........................ 118 A Thing of Beauty..................... 131 Typewriter Friend...................... 139 Simply the Best......................... 140

Get Well:

Tall Get Well Wishes.................. 33 Bright & Cheery Get Well............ 34 An Apple a Day......................... 35 Under the Weather?................... 36 Get Well Mug........................... 48 Rainbow Get Well...................... 53 Feel Better Flower....................... 64 Get Well Wishes....................... 96 Pink & Black Get Well............... 102 Floral Feel Better....................... 106 Antique Get Well..................... 123

All Occasion

Under the Weather?................. 132 Feel Better............................... 138

Graduation:

Enjoy the Ride............................ 23 Graduation Silhouette.................. 62

Halloween:

Trick or Treat.............................. 20 Sparkly Jack.............................. 43 Pumpkin Boo............................. 43 Halloween Wishes..................... 70 Striped Halloween...................... 74 Utterly Bewitching....................... 80 Halloween Elegance................. 100 Best Witches........................... 115 Vintage Boo............................ 135

Simple Joy................................. 67 Santa Joy.................................. 69 Pink & Green Joy........................ 77 Traditional Joy............................ 85 Hanukkah................................. 90 Emmanuel................................. 94 Classy Season’s Greetings............ 95 Season’s Greetings................... 100 Christmas Cheer....................... 108 Believe................................... 109 Christmas Pocket...................... 128 Many Joys............................... 128 Santa Claus is Coming to Town... 129 Doily Season’s Greetings........... 142

Sympathy:

Penguin Love ............................ 21 Colorful Cupcakes...................... 40 Glitter Love................................ 71 Dramatic Love You...................... 83 Balloon Love............................ 113 Soft I Love You......................... 132 Tender Love............................. 134

With Sympathy.......................... 35 Love Memory............................. 69 Sympathy Butterfly....................... 76 Praying For You.......................... 94 With Sympathy Bird.................. 103 Our Thoughts Are with You......... 112 Muted Sympathy...................... 117 Here for You............................ 134 Floral Sympathy....................... 140

Mother’s Day:

Thank You:

Love:

Always in Style.......................... 17 Happy Mother’s Day................... 40 Mother’s Day Birds...................... 45 Mother..................................... 90 Stylish Mother’s Day.................. 105 Vintage Mom........................... 116

Miss You:

Feathered Friends....................... 22 Simply Miss You......................... 42 Without You.............................. 74 Miss You................................. 101 Been Too Long......................... 142

Season’s Greetings:

Season’s Greetings Tree............... 26 Deck the Halls........................... 27 Merry, Merry, Merry................... 29 December 25............................ 30 Whimsical Wishes..................... 30 Sweet Snowman........................ 31 Be Merry.................................. 32 Home Sweet Holidays................. 33 Let It Snow................................ 61 Celebrate Kwanzaa.................... 63 Circles of Joy............................. 64 Peaceful Snowflakes.................... 65 Holiday Gifts............................. 65

Sew Much Thank You.................. 11 You’re Sweet............................. 14 Bicycle Thank You....................... 15 Sunny Thanks............................. 18 Thanks Teacher.......................... 19 Bluebird Thanx........................... 20 Gumball Thanks......................... 21 Thank You Flower....................... 22 Thanks So Much......................... 23 Thanks Sew Much...................... 24 Six Block Thanks........................ 51 Bright Stripe Thank You................ 52 Owl Thanks............................... 56 Flower Burst Thank You................ 56 Thanks a Ton............................. 58 Heart Thank You......................... 58 Pink Circles Thank You................. 59 Woodgrain Thanks..................... 61 Birdcage Thank You.................... 86 Thank You Butterfly...................... 86 Peacock Thanks......................... 87 Gradient Thank You.................... 87 My Sincerest Thanks.................... 88 Your Kindness............................ 91 Doily Thank You......................... 91 Butterfly Thank You...................... 92

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Fabulous Floral Thank You............ 93 Elegant Thank You...................... 95 Thanks for Being You................. 106 Shabby Thank You.................... 111 Heartfelt Thanks....................... 116 Six Button Thanks...................... 117 Pink Flower Thank You............... 118 Thanks for Everything................. 119 Thank You Friend...................... 119 Shabby Thanks........................ 120 Peach Belle Thanks................... 121 Thank You............................... 139 Morning Glory Thanks............... 141

Thanksgiving:

Happy Thanksgiving................... 96 Grateful.................................. 122

Thinking of You:

Thinking of You Dog.................... 29 Leafy Thinking of You................... 63 Thinking of You.......................... 88 Vintage Prayer for You............... 126

Valentine’s Day:

Love is in the Air......................... 39 Mom Valentine........................... 79 Be Mine................................... 89 Happy Valentine’s Day................ 99 Simply the Best......................... 133 Vintage Valentine...................... 135 Valentine’s Day......................... 139

Wedding:

Layer Cake............................... 10 Buzzy Bees............................... 36 Robot Congrats.......................... 39 Just Married............................... 62 Mr. & Mrs................................. 68 Floral & Woodgrain Wedding...... 78 Quilted Best Wishes................... 85 Two Hearts................................ 98 Lacy Wedding......................... 102 To Have & to Hold.................... 131 Springtime Best Wishes............... 40

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