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Hello... …and welcome to issue 67 of Australian Simply Cards. As always, this month’s issue is jam packed with inspirational projects, new techniques and loads of ideas to keep you crafting all month. Of course, we have a fantastic free gift for you as well, and if you head over to page 12, we have some ideas to get you started using your free Prima paper stack and stamp set.

We love to keep up with the new colour trends here at Australian Simply Cards and this month, we feature one of the hottest colour combinations of the season – freesia, grey and white. Head over to page 16 where Debbie Pamment creates some stunning cards using this pretty palette.

We always enjoy experimenting with a new product and this month we explore Vertigo Film.

Turn to page 24 where Linda Lucas creates some lovely cards using this exciting new product.

It’s always fun to make cards for family, but it’s important to remember that friends are a big part of our lives too, so on page 33, Kathy Jones celebrates friendship with some pretty cards using the latest products from JustRite Stampers.

No matter who you’re creating for, die-cutting will probably play a part in your design. It’s a popular technique and this month, we share some inspiring ways to use dies with our masterclass on page 43.

If you’re looking for an alternative to the norm, then 3D cards are a great idea. In this issue, Sue Smyth shares her ideas for pyramid cards over on page 52.

We’ve also got fresh inspiration for using embossing folders. We all have embossing folders hiding in our crafty stash, and they’re a great way for adding texture and interest to card backgrounds. But there are other things you can do with them. Turn to page 62 to find out more.

We have all your feminine makes covered this month with pretty floral designs over on page 70, then if you need a card in a hurry, check out the quick-make designs over on page 77.

Of course, these are just the highlights of what we have for you this issue and we have lots more including all the latest news and the usual tips and tricks. And if you can’t wait for next issue, take a sneaky peek at our digital preview of issue 68 by visiting www.ppjump.com/asc68preview So until next month…

Happy crafting!

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FREE GIFT

MAKE A WISH What you need Materials

u FREE Prima Fairy Belle paper stack & stamp set u white cardstock

u black peel-off sentiment u Espresso Truffle Memento inkpad

Simply make Create a 15x10.5cm 1 card blank from white cardstock.

Curl the left-hand corner forward, as shown, so the stamped border becomes visible.

Stamp the corner image 2 into the top-left corner Stamp the birdcage of the card blank.

4 onto the patterned paper and add a peel-off paper to sentiment to finish.

3Fixthepatterned front of the card.

BIRDCAGE Simply make a 15x10.5cm card blank 1Create from white cardstock.

Trim patterned paper slightly smaller than the 2 card front and matt it onto aqua cardstock.

Attach to the card front and fix a piece of cream trim across the centre as shown.

Die-cut two labels, one from white cardstock 3 and one from aqua cardstock. Stamp the birdcage image onto the white cardstock and shade the edges of the panel to create a vintage look using the inkpad.

Assemble the elements as shown using 4 3D foam pads and add punched flowers and adhesive gems to finish.

What you need Materials

u FREE Prima Fairy Belle paper stack & stamp set u white & aqua cardstock u cream trim u adhesive pearls

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Mellow yellow Debbie Pamment Designer

reesia, grey and white is such a classic colour combination that can be used for anything from retro adult styles to a baby’s nursery. The tones can range between soft pastels and vibrantly bright hues. I personally love to work with yellow and think it isn’t used enough in cardmaking.

Luckily though, this colour combination is trending at the moment so hopefully we’ll see a lot more yellow being used!

My first job for this set of cards was to source some yellow, grey and white patterned paper. I personally prefer to use paper pads that

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Debbie Pamment creates some gorgeous cards using this season’s hot colour combination of freesia, grey and white

range in size from 6x6” to 8x8” as the patterns are downsized to suit. Often though, there are only a few papers in each pack to suit your designs, whether that’s due to the patterns or the colours available within the pack. If you do struggle, in today’s digital age, it’s relatively easy and cheap to access designer papers online to suit the style you’re aiming for. You can get a whole set for a few dollars and they are usually instantly available as a download once you’ve completed payment.

Then it’s up to you which of the designs you choose to

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print off. Of course, you do need to have a colour printer.

I found three sets of complementary patterned papers suitable for my needs and within five minutes they were bought and downloaded onto my printer. I could also easily re-size each pattern to suit my work and only needed to print off those patterns I wished to use. For these projects, I simply inserted them into a word document and printed them off at the size they opened at.

The other advantage of digital papers is that you can select the weight and texture of the card you print onto. I

like to use medium-weight cardstock, but if weight is an issue for postage reasons, you can print on a lighterweight card. Also, you will always have access to these designs in the future once they are saved – you never need to worry about running out of your favourite design again, or not being able to find it because it’s out of print.

I had great fun using digital patterend papers for this project and also enjoyed creating fresh and bright cards with this gorgeous colour combination. Have a go and get stuck into this trendy mix of hues. l

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READERS’ GALLERY

Each card fea tur receives ed a free gift !

Here are some fantastic card designs sent in by our talented readers

Want to see your card on these pages? Don’t be shy, send your creations to: Readers’ Gallery, Australian Simply Cards, Practical Publishing, GPO Box 1457, Brisbane, QLD 4001 or email a photo/scan of your card to letters@practical publishing.com.au Don’t forget to include your name, address and a list of the materials you used to make your card

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by Val O’Neill Materials

u white cardstock u recycled card u patterned paper u baker’s twine u stickers

BIRTHDAY EASEL

by Beverlei Voss Materials

u Matstack-Mariposa patterned paper u gemstones u Ranger Stickles glitter glue u birthday sentiment sticker u Marianne Design butterfly die u Nellie Snellen Square Lilly Multi Frame die u manual die-cutting machine

50TH BIRTHDAY by Lorraine Wilson Materials

u cream cardstock u Graphic 45 Botanicabella patterned paper u floral papertole sheet u gold corner stickers u Uni Ribbon (R30115) u manual die-cutting machine u Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Ten die u Cricut George & Basic Shapes cartridge u Zutter Bow-it-All

18TH BIRTHDAY

by Shirley O’Hearn Materials

BIRTHDAY LAMP POST

u North Sea Bazzill Basics cardstock u Kaisercraft Thrill Seeker patterned paper u Night of Navy Stampin’ Up! ribbon u John Sands DIY numbers & sentiments

by Anne Gillespie Materials

u white cardstock u Kaisercraft stamps u red StãzOn inkpad u glitter u green pencil u sentiment sticker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

by Merle Wilson Materials

u white & blue cardstock u background stamp u gold inkpad u blue inkpad u Kazazz Three Flower stamp u gold ribbon bow u sentiment sticker

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ENJOY YOUR SPECIAL DAY

by Kay Forder Materials

u Stampin’ Up! cardstock u Kaisercraft Chapter One patterned paper u Prima flowers u butterfly stamp u Ice Ranger Stickles glitter glue u BoBunny sentiment u Spellbinders Nestabilities Circles dies u manual die-cutting machine u Martha Stewart punch

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Vertigo Film

Linda Lucas Designer

Linda Lucas creates some stunning cards using Vertigo Film, a new product that achieves fabulous results

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t’s always exciting to start crafting with new products on the market, but if they’re unfamiliar to us, we may be tempted to stay away from them only to make the discovery, much later, that they’re amazing!

Imagine Crafts Vertigo Film is new on the market and is no exception to this scenario – as you will discover. It can be used to add an optical dimension to your craft projects. With it being a translucent patterned material, Vertigo reflects and refracts light, creating dazzling visual

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effects. It’s available in six amazing patterns and two versatile sizes – 6x6” and 12x12” – making it great not only for cards, but also for scrapbooking and mixedmedia projects.

The creative possibilities with this product are endless – I have dry-embossed it to give added texture, stencilled it using inks and a sponge dauber, die-cut it in various ways, added shimmer, stamped on it, and every time, a very different result has been achieved, giving each card a unique look and

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definitely creating a stunning end result.

Although Vertigo is thick and sturdy, it can be cut not only using dies, but also scissors, paper trimmers and punches.

It can then be placed over artwork to help create dimensional layers.

I have worked with both the textured and the smooth side of the product. It’s best to ink on the textured side and stamp on the smooth side.

The effectiveness of this can be seen on the Autumn Blooms design.

Vertigo is so versatile and

allows you to create any style of card, whether it’s clean and simple or complex with lots of layers and embellishments – you’re only limited by your imagination. l

TOP TIP A Spellbinders Grand Calibur machine has been used to die-cut in this collection. The following set up was used working from the bottom to the top of the stack: Spellbinders grey base plate A2, Junior Metal Shim, Vertigo Film, die, pink embossing plate.

Brands can vary, so always check instruction sheets before cutting

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Vertigo Film TECHNIQUE

CABBAGE ROSES What you need Materials

u orange & white cardstock u JustRite Stampers Shabby Chic Labels Four stamp u Imagine Crafts Rattlesnake Vertigo Film u Golden Glitz Imagine Crafts Tsukineko Delicata inkpad u black inkpad u brown lace u brown seam binding u paper flower

u pearls u liquid glue Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Modern Stationery die, Cabbage Roses M-Bossabilities embossing folder & Junior Metal Shim u manual die-cutting machine u corner-rounder punch

Simply make Fold orange cardstock in half, 1 then place the Modern Stationery five die onto the card, making sure the top is inside the cutting edge of the die and cut.

Die-cut Vertigo Film using the Modern Stationery four die 2 and emboss using the Cabbage Roses folder. Adhere the Vertigo Film to the card blank using liquid glue around the edges.

Add a length of brown lace across the bottom of the card

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front and tie a double ribbon bow, before fixing to the left end of the lace strip. Attach a paper rose to the centre of the bow and decorate the lace with pearls. Add more pearls around the top corners of the card as shown.

Stamp the sentiment onto 4 white cardstock, then trim to size and round the top two corners. Lightly sponge the edges using Golden Glitz ink and adhere above the lace to finish.

BIRTHDAY STAR

TOP TIP

Simply make

Have a look through your Christmas paper collections as many designs are suitable for year-round use

Fold a piece of green 1 cardstock in half and position the Labels One die over the top, making sure the top is inside the cutting edge of the die, then cut and emboss.

Die-cut and emboss a single layer of green cardstock and adhere to the card front.

What you need

Die-cut and emboss the number three star from the centre of an 11cm square of patterned paper. Centre the Labels One die over the cut-out star, then cut and emboss.

Remove the paper and lightly sand the raised edges.

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Materials

u green & white cardstock u Kaisercraft Christmas Carol Silent Night patterned paper u Imagine Crafts Pebbles Vertigo Film u Flourishes Pinwheels & Popsicles stamp u Onyx Black VersaFine inkpad u button u gold cord u liquid glue

Adhere white cardstock 3 behind the cut-out star and fix the patterned paper piece to the card front.

Die-cut a star frame from 4 Vertigo Film using numbers three and four dies, then use liquid glue to adhere to the card front around the cut-out star.

Die-cut and emboss a Thread a button with gold cord 5 number two star from green 6 and fix it to the centre of the cardstock and one from Vertigo star. Stamp the sentiment onto Film. Adhere the Vertigo star to the green one, then fix them to the centre of the card front using 3D foam tape.

white cardstock and cut into a banner shape. Matt onto green cardstock and fix it to the right side of the card front as shown to finish.

Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Stars Five & Labels One dies & Junior Metal Shim u manual die-cutting machine u sanding block

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What you need Materials

u white cardstock u Kaisercraft Christmas Carol Jingle Bells patterned paper u Imagine Crafts Breeze Vertigo Film u JustRite Stampers Shabby Chic Labels Four stamp u Golden Glitz Imagine Crafts Tsukineko Delicata inkpad u Onyx Black VersaFine inkpad u Want2Scrap Swirls Finesse LeCreme & Baby Bling pearls u button u lace flower u liquid glue

Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Romantic Rectangles & Labels Thirty-Eight, Shapeabilities Jewel Flowers & Flourishes & Bird Cage Two Die D-Lites dies & Junior Metal Shim u manual die-cutting machine

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Simply make

BIRDCAGE

Trim white cardstock to 1 30x10cm, then score and fold in half. Place the Romantic

before removing from the die.

Adhere to the card front using 3D foam tape.

Rectangles two die over the card, making sure the top is inside the cutting edge of the die and cut.

Die-cut a single layer of the same shape from patterned paper and adhere to the card front.

Die-cut and emboss the 3 birdcage from Vertigo Film, sponge the textured side using

Die-cut and emboss the Labels Thirty-Eight shape from white cardstock, then sponge around the inside edges using Golden Glitz ink

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Golden Glitz ink, then allow it to dry and sponge again. When dry, adhere to the card using liquid glue. a white cardstock tag, 4Die-cut then stamp the sentiment

onto it using black ink. Sponge with Golden Glitz ink before removing from the die. Attach to the bottom of the card using double-sided tape at the top and 3D foam tape at the bottom. Adhere a lace flower and button as shown.

Die-cut a butterfly from 5 white cardstock, colour it with ink and attach to the birdcage. Decorate the card using pearls as shown to finish.

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Vertigo Film TECHNIQUE

FEATHERED BIRTHDAY

What you need Materials

u white, brown, dark brown, yellow & orange cardstock u Pistachio, Olive Grove, Morocco, Dandelion, Peanut Brittle & Rich Cocoa Memento Luxe inkpads u Imagine Crafts Tilted Vertigo Film u baker’s twine u button

Tools

u Spellbinders Shapeabilities Feathers & Celebration Die DLites & Valor M-Bossabilities embossing folder u The Crafter’s Workshop Dots & Dashes template u manual die-cutting machine

TOP TIP To avoid smudging, masking tape can be used to hold the template in place when sponging with ink

STEPBYSTEP

Trim white cardstock to 1 30x10cm, then score and fold to create a card blank.

Cut Vertigo Film to 7.5x14cm Cut a piece of brown cardstock Die-cut and emboss the 2 then layer the template over 3 to cover the card front and 4 feathers from dark brown, the top and randomly apply emboss. Tear along the right side yellow and orange cardstock,

Colour the edges using Peanut Brittle & Rich Cocoa inkpads.

Memento Luxe colours, starting from the lightest and working up to the darkest. Allow to dry, then highlight some areas with more ink. Allow to dry again, then layer onto a 7.5x14cm piece of white cardstock.

and sponge the edges using Rich Cocoa ink. Adhere the Vertigo to the left side of the torn panel.

then adhere together at the bases before fixing to the panel.

Wrap twine around the layered panels and thread through a button, then secure over the base of the feathers and tie a bow.

Attach the finished panel to the card front, then add a die-cut sentiment to the bottom.

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What you need Materials

u white cardstock u Kaisercraft Christmas Carol All Ye Faithful patterned paper u Imagine Crafts Pebbles Vertigo Film u Flourishes Sweet Days of Summer stamp u Jet Black StãzOn inkpad u Olive Green Memento Luxe inkpads u Pearlescent Sky Blue Brilliance inkpad u ribbon u paper rose u gold cord u liquid glue

Simply make

Die-cut an Elegant Ovals Fold white cardstock in half, 2 shape from Vertigo Film, 1 then place the Grand then with the film still in the die, Scalloped Ovals two die onto the card, making sure the top is inside the cutting edge of the die, then cut and emboss. Die-cut and emboss a single layer of the shape from white cardstock, then adhere to the card front. Die-cut and emboss one Grand Oval two shape from pattered paper and adhere to the card front.

Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Elegant Ovals, Grand Scalloped Ovals, Ovals & Shapeabilities Charmed I’m Sure dies & Junior Metal Shim u manual die-cutting machine

TOP TIP A heat tool can be used to dry ink on Vertigo, but don’t hold it too close

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AUTUMN BLOOMS

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sponge the textured side using green ink on the lower portion and blue on the top. Allow to dry then sponge again.

Stamp the image onto the 3 Vertigo Film using StãzOn ink.

Layer onto a white Grand Oval one shape using liquid glue, then

adhere the finished image panel to the card front using 3D foam tape.

Attach a tied double bow and 4 rose to the bottom of the stamped image. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink, then die-cut and emboss it into a tag. Add a gold bow to the top of the tag, then tuck the sentiment under the flower and secure to finish.

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Vertigo Film TECHNIQUE

What you need Materials

u white cardstock u Kaisercraft Christmas Carol Let it Snow patterned paper u Imagine Crafts Prism Vertigo Film u JustRite Stampers Large Fancy Sentiments stamp u Jet Black St達zOn inkpad u Golden Glitz Imagine Crafts Tsukineko Delicata inkpad u Want2Scrap Swirls Finesse LeCreme & Baby Bling pearls u paper rose u Victorian Romance Art Institute glitter

Tools

u Spellbinders Shapeabilities Wonderful Wings, Nestabilities Resplendent Rectangles, Floral Ovals & Classic Ovals dies & Junior Metal Shim u manual die-cutting machine

BUTTERFLY

STEPBYSTEP

Trim white cardstock to Die-cut and emboss the Floral Die-cut both layers of the 1 30x10cm, then score and fold 2 Ovals shape from white 3 butterfly from Vertigo Film, to create a card blank. Place the cardstock and cut a Classic Ovals then apply liquid glue to the

Die-cut a rectangle from 4 white cardstock, then sponge using Golden Glitz ink before

Resplendent Rectangles Die five onto the card, making sure the top is inside the cutting edge of the die, then cut and emboss.

Die-cut a single layer from white cardstock and adhere to the card front. Die-cut one number four rectangle from patterned paper, use the die as a stencil and sponge around the inside edges using Golden Glitz ink, then adhere to the card front.

removing from the die. Stamp the sentiment onto the tag using St達zOn ink, then adhere across the bottom of the card front as shown. Trim the pearl flourish to size, then adhere to the card along with three pearls as shown.

shape from patterned paper.

Sponge around the inside edges using Golden Glitz ink before removing from the die and layering the pieces together on the card front using 3D foam tape.

filigree layer and liberally apply glitter. Allow to dry, then adhere to the butterfly base at the body using liquid glue. Attach the butterfly to the card front as shown, then add a paper rose to the centre of the butterfly.

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Sketch Lindsey Bexon Designer

challenge Three of our designers create stunning cards using our sketch

SPECIAL NEPHEW

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edge. Trim off the excess, creating a pocket opening.

Cover the card front with 1 patterned paper. On a sheet Position banners around the of contrasting patterned paper, 3 rounded edge of the circle and draw around a glass. affix with a mix of double-sided tape and 3D foam pads.

Cut the circle out, affix in the bottom-right corner, only applying glue to the card front

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a Flair button to the 4Attach corner using 3D foam pads.

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Cut a square panel of 5 patterned paper and matt onto different patterned paper.

Fix to the top-left corner.

Cut a banner from patterned paper and affix.

Add two buttons as shown and a sentiment using 3D foam pads to finish.

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What you need Materials

u Pebbles Inc Seen & Noted paper pad u American Crafts Flair button u tiny buttons u Craftwork Cards Mini Message

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SKETCH CHALLENGE

Sharon Curtis Designer

THANKS Simply make Stamp the flower three times, once 1 onto a white cardstock panel and twice onto different patterned paper. Paperpiece the flowers onto the white panel.

Ink the edges of the panel using 2 Distress Ink, matt onto green cardstock and adhere to the card front.

Stamp the greeting onto white 3 cardstock, colour the letters as shown using ProMarkers and cut out. Affix to the card front using 3D foam pads.

Die-cut three banners from 4 contrasting patterned paper and affix in the top-left corner. Add pearl embellishments to finish.

What you need Materials

u white 15x10.5cm card blank u green & brown cardstock u Wow! Gratitude stamps u Pink Petticoat digital downloads patterned paper

u Tuxedo Black Memento inkpad u Brushed Corduroy Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink u Letraset ProMarkers u pearls

Zuzana Obert Designer

Tools

u manual die-cutting machine u My Favorite Things Die-Namics Fishtail Flags dies u computer & printer

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Simply make Cut a panel of patterned paper to fit 1 the card front. Die-cut a circle from patterned paper and cardstock. Add to the panel and machine-sew the edges.

Cut out little banner shapes from 2 cardstock to act as sunrays and add them under the sun as shown.

Cut a panel from graph 3 patterned paper, ink the edges and fix to the card front.

Stamp and cut the houses, tree, 4 and fence and affix to the card front using 3D foam pads.

Stamp the sentiment onto cardstock, 5 ink the edges and adhere to the card front. Add mosaics and pearls to finish.

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u white 16.5x13cm tent-fold card blank u docrafts Vintage Notes Linen paper pack u Simple Stories Sn@p! Life

u Teresa Collins Fabrications u Clearly Besotted Stamps Home Sweet Home stamps & dies u yellow Papermania mosaics u pearl heart

u white lace u VersaColor inkpad u Jet Black Ranger Archival inkpad Tools

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