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Fast & fabulous feminine makes

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Contents Features Using your free gift

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Lots of ideas to get you started using your free Melissa Frances paper pack, die-cuts & pearls

As easy as ATC

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Tips and tricks to create mini masterpieces to swap and share

Plant a garden

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Take on our cardmaker’s challenge and design gardeninspired creations

Cards for men

Stitched up

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Get on trend with these fabulous stitched accent ideas for your cards

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Sketch challenge

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Quick ideas for striking masculine makes

All new sketch designs to inspire your next set of cards

Embossed sparkle

Coloured creations

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Digi stamps and Copic markers make the perfect team for these creations

Garden delights

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Stunning floral cards to brighten up your days

Regulars All the usual news, reviews and features to keep you in tune with cardmaking

06 Get in touch 08 News 10 Letters 58, 82 & 95 Readers’ gallery 98 Next issue

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Give your cards the WOW! factor with heat embossing techniques

Strictly stencils

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All-new ways to use your masks and stencils

For the girls

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Cute cards for teenage girls using die-cutting techniques

Fast & feminine

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Girly ideas for pretty cards made in a hurry

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CONTENTS UR USING YO

FREE GIFT

12 USING YOUR FREE GIFT

16 TREND

Simply elegant: Use your free kit to create these gorgeous makes

Stitched up: Get with the sewing trend by following these clever stitching ideas

24 COLOURING

Coloured creations: Combine digi stamps and colouring techniques for great results

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43 MASTERCLASS

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As easy as ATC: Perfect the art of Artist Trading Cards to share with friends

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USING YOUR

FREE GIFT Ineke Bruggeman Designer

Simply elegant Ineke Bruggeman shows you six stunning ideas for using your free Melissa Frances kit

Simply make

CARTE POSTALE

Create a 13x10cm tent-fold card blank from pink cardstock, round the corners, ink the edges, and matt with patterned paper.

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Trim a triangle from pink 2 patterned paper, punch and ink the edges. Attach to the top of the card front as shown.

Use the postcard die-cut to 3 create a similar-sized panel from black patterned paper, round the corners and ink the edges.

Die-cut two large flowers, a 4 smaller flower and leaves from patterned paper and ink the edges.

Add dimension to the flower leaves using the embossing tool and layer together.

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Layer the postcards, the flower and the leaves together on the

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What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u pink cardstock u flowers u lace u Royal Silk ColorBox inkpad

Tools

u manual die-cutting machine u Cheery Lynn Designs Sweet Williams die u Marianne Design Creatables leaves & flower leaves dies u Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around The Page French Scroll punch u embossing tool & mat u corner-rounder punch

card front as shown. Attach a strip of pink ribbon on the left-hand side.

Secure flowers onto 7 the pink ribbon and add pearls to finish.

HEART Simply make Create a 15x11cm tent-fold card 1 blank from light blue cardstock.

Round the corners and matt with patterned paper.

Trim turquoise patterned paper 2 into a rectangle shape, round the corners and ink the edges.

Affix to the card front as shown.

Die-cut a postage stamp three 3 times from different patterned paper and ink the edges. Affix diagonally to the card front as shown.

Die-cut the flower and leaves 4 from patterned paper and ink the edges. Use the embossing tool to add dimension to the petals before layering them together.

Add a small light blue flower on top and attach with a brad.

Attach flowers to the card front and fix a die-cut to the bottom postage stamp. Add pearls to finish.

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What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u light blue cardstock u lace u flowers u silver brads

u Peacock & Cocoa ColorBox inkpad Tools

u manual die-cutting machine u Spellbinders Nestabilities Postage Stamp die

u Memory Box Tropical Leaf die u Marianne Design Creatables Floral 2 & Flower dies u corner-rounder punch u embossing tool & mat

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FREE GIFT

LOVE Simply make Create a 15cm-square 1 card blank from turquoise cardstock, round the corners and matt with patterned paper.

Cut four 7cm squares from 2 patterned paper, round the corners and ink the edges.

Die-cut a heart from pink 3 cardstock and again from cream patterned paper and ink the edges.

Die-cut the flowers, leaves and 4 swirl from patterned paper. Ink the edges and add dimension to the flower using an embossing tool. Layer together using a brad as shown.

Die-cut two small hearts from 5 different patterned papers and stamp the sentiment. Assemble and ink the edges.

What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u pink & turquoise cardstock u Royal Silk & Cocoa ColorBox inkpads u black inkpad

u silver brads Tools

u manual die-cutting machine u Nellie Snellen Multi Frame Heart die u corner-rounder punch u Marianne Design Creatables

Tiny Flowers & dies u Marianne Design Collectables Candy Heart dies & stamp set u Cheery Lynn Designs Sweet Williams die u embossing tool & mat

Attach three squares onto the 6 card front as shown and fix a die-cut on top of the fourth.

Attach the fourth square and 7 the other elements as shown and add pearls to finish.

CARNAVAL DE VENISE Simply make

cardstock. Attach to the card front together with the panel as shown.

Create a 15cm-square card 1 blank from cream cardstock, Die-cut the flowers, leaves round the corners, ink the edges 4and swirl from patterned and matt with patterned paper. paper, ink the edges and Die-cut the snowflake from black patterned paper and matt onto green cardstock.

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Cut a panel of green patterned paper, round 3 the corners and ink the edges.

Punch a border on the left-hand side and matt with green

create extra dimension using an embossing tool.

Layer the flower together using 5 a brad and attach with the leaves and swirl to the bottom-left corner of the card front. pearls to the snowflake 6Fixcorners as shown to finish.

What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u cream & dark green cardstock u Cocoa ColorBox inkpad u copper brad

Tools

u manual die-cutting machine u Spellbinders Shapeabilities Rose Creations dies

u Memory Box Tropical Leaf die u Marianne Design Creatables Snowflakes, leaves & Tiny Flowers dies u Martha Stewart Crafts Punch Around The Page French Scroll punch u corner-rounder punch u embossing tool & mat

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FREE GIFT

I APPRECIATE YOU Simply make Create a label card from 1 cream cardstock measuring 8x15cm. Ink the edges, round the bottom two corners and matt with patterned paper.

Cut a panel of pink music 2 sheet-patterned paper, round the top corners and ink the edges.

Attach to the centre of the card front together with a banner cut from calendar-patterned paper.

Die-cut two big flowers and 3 one small one from patterned paper and ink the edges. Give the flower extra dimension using an embossing tool. Layer together with a small flower and a brad.

What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u cream cardstock u flowers u copper brad u copper glitter swirls u Cocoa ColorBox inkpad u twine

Tools

Attach the flower, swirls and a die-cut to the card front, layered together as shown.

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Punch a hole in the top using 5 an eyelet tool and tie with a piece of twine to finish.

u manual die-cutting machine u Cheery Lynn Designs Sweet Williams die u eyelet tool u embossing tool & mat u corner-rounder punch

JUST A LITTLE NOTE Simply make Create a 12x15cm tent-fold card blank from 1 pink cardstock, round the corners and ink the edges. Matt with black patterned paper.

Trim patterned paper to measure 9x12cm, 2 round the corners and ink the edges. Cut a smaller panel from cream patterned paper, round the corners and attach layered together to the centre of the card front.

Die-cut the flower and leaves from pink 3 patterned paper, ink the edges and layer together using a brad.

Die-cut the heart from pink cardstock, ink 4 the edges and attach to the centre of the card front layered with a die-cut. the flower to the bottom-left corner 5Affix and add pearls as shown to finish.

What you need Materials

u FREE Melissa Frances kit u Royal Silk & Cocoa ColorBox inkpads u bronze brad

Tools

u embossing tool & mat

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ATCs MASTERCLASS

As easy as ATC

Teresa Abajo Designer

Teresa Abajo creates some stunning mini works of art with these Artist Trading Cards

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rtist Trading Cards (ATCs) are miniature pieces of art. They are a fantastic way to distribute little samples of your work with your contact details on the back, and an equally fantastic way of collecting the work of others.

There are two basic rules when it comes to ATCs. The first is their size – they are invariably 21⁄2x31⁄2”. The second rule is that they must never be exchanged for money – they are designed to be given away or swapped. Besides these two rules, anything goes!

ATCs aren’t restricted to

the papercrafting world – they can be made of virtually any material (fabric, wood, ceramic, metal) making them a wonderful way to get crafters from many disciplines involved in swaps.

Finding people to swap with isn’t too difficult. A quick Google search reveals many sites both in Australia and internationally. Many stores run ATC groups, with regular swap meets making crafting that little bit more social.

Formats for swapping differ. It could be a one-for-one swap, or you may be required to make several similar ATCs so

that each member of the swap ends up with a variety of returns. Swaps generally run with a theme, and it’s interesting to see how participants interpret it.

For some, making ATCs is only half the fun. Collecting these little works of art can be a source of enjoyment too.

Plastic sleeves are available with pockets to hold and protect each ATC and they can be kept in a binder, making it easy to peruse a collection.

The size of ATCs makes them perfect for use as gift tags too and they’re a great way to store gift cards. A

completed ATC can be adhered to the front of a card as a feature, and a set of ATCs can be adhered to a canvas for some stunning wall art.

While ATCs are certainly not a new thing, the introduction of new products and the discovery of new techniques (and re-discovery of old ones!) will keep this concept fresh for a long time yet.

I hope you enjoy this collection of ATCs. They incorporate a range of techniques and styles to kickstart your ATC creativity and get swapping. l

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BLISS DRESSFORM What you need Materials

u white cardstock u Teresa Collins Summer Stories paper pad u Papertrey Ink Signature Series Dress Form stamp u Watering Can Ranger Archival inkpad

u pink flowers u buttons Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Hexagons dies u Papertrey Ink Signature Series Dress Form die u manual die-cutting machine

Simply make Die-cut several hexagon 1 shapes from patterned paper, distress the edges and

grey ink. Adhere to the ATC base using 3D foam tape.

adhere to a 5.8x8.3cm piece of white cardstock to create a patchwork look. Trim any overhang and adhere to a white ATC base.

with a pink flower 3Embellish and buttons to finish.

Die-cut a dress form from white cardstock and stamp the image over the top using

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TOP TIP The size of a flower can be reduced by removing petals or layers from the back

ENJOY THE JOURNEY What you need Materials

u white cardstock u Teresa Collins Summer Stories paper pad u Tim Holtz Visual Artistry Playful Journey stamp u Watering Can Ranger Archival inkpad u organza flower

Tools

u Spellbinders Shapeabilities Wonderful Wings & Decorative Elements Nestabilities Lacey Circles dies u manual die-cutting machine

Simply make Trim a piece of 1 woodgrain-patterned paper to 5.8x8.3cm

Die-cut three butterflies 4 from different patterned papers, then glue the bodies

and adhere to a white ATC base.

together and fold the wings upwards. Adhere to the card as shown.

Cut grey script-patterned 2 paper to 4.8x7.3cm Stamp the sentiment and adhere to the centre 5 onto yellow patterned of the ATC using 3D paper, trim to 2x5.8cm and foam tape.

adhere across the bottom of the ATC as shown.

Die-cut a Lacey Circle 3 from blue patterned Attach an organza paper and adhere to the top 6flower to the body of of the script paper piece. the butterfly to finish.

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What you need Materials

u grey & pink cardstock u Teresa Collins Summer Stories paper pad u Darkroom Door French Script Texture stamp & Love Letters Montage sheet u Watering Can Ranger Archival inkpad u Tim Holtz Idea-ology number Plaquettes

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u white flowers u white cotton

Simply make

Tools

u Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Thirty Eight dies u manual die-cutting machine u needle

Die-cut a label from pink 1 cardstock, then trim the bottom to fit a grey ATC base.

Stamp the script onto the label using Watering Can ink.

Trim a piece of grey 2 patterned paper to 5x6.5cm and adhere to the pink shape. Attach the number plaque using brads and adhere the pink label to the ATC base.

Cut out the blue frame 3 from patterned paper and fix to the ATC base using 3D foam tape. Add a Love Letters image to the frame at an angle.

Cut triangles from pink and 4 yellow patterned paper and stitch across them to form a banner, then arrange across the layers as shown. around the frame 5Decorate with flowers to finish.

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What you need

ADORE MIXED MEDIA

Materials

u pink & grey cardstock u Teresa Collins Summer Stories paper pad u PaperArtsy Grunge Paste u Tattered Rose & Weathered Wood Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Stains u Manor House Creations flower

Tools

u Tim Holtz Harlequin Layering Stencil

TOP TIP Allow pieces of paper to curl when they have been wet and don’t glue them flat to the ATC. This adds extra dimension and creates more interest

STEPBYSTEP

Trim a piece of pink cardstock 1 to 5.8x8.3cm and adhere to the grey ATC base. Cut pink patterned paper to 5.3x7.8cm and distress the edges.

Apply Grunge Paste to the 2 pink patterned paper using the stencil.

Splatter the piece with Tattered Splatter Weathered Wood 3 4 Rose Distress Stain and allow Distress Stain over the top. it to run to create drip marks.

Cut a piece of blue patterned 5 paper to 2.5x3cm, distress the edges and attach to the ATC at an angle. Attach the number panel and ‘Adore’ panel as shown, using 3D foam tape. Fix a flower to the left as shown to finish.

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Quick & simple cards for men

Jo Kill Designer

Create quick, simple and effective cards for men. Keeping it simple is the key, as Jo Kill demonstrates

or some reason malethemed cards always seem to be a bit trickier to make than female ones.

They take a lot longer to make than other cards too. There is a plethora of techniques, themes and embellishments that can be quickly applied and added. From flowers to fashion, girly cards appear to be a lot easier to make, but you can create the perfect card for men or boys just as easily.

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Colours and shapes Choosing the right papers and colours are often the first hurdles. A lot of collections are designed with women in mind, but there are ranges that work equally well for men too. Have a look at different collections, even if at first glance they look a bit girly, have a closer look and you may find that they will

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make brilliant male cards too!

Keep the colours simple – neutral tones work really well.

They don’t have to be boring either – try incorporating little accents using bright or bold colours to add interest, or choose a coloured cardstock blank rather than the traditional white or kraft cardstock. If you do use a plain card blank, try using a bolder pattern to help balance your design.

Most men don’t tend to go for fussy or over-embellished designs – a clean and simple style with lots of background space is probably a safe bet.

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dots, use metal or wooden embellishments instead of softer feminine ones, and use Washi tape or twine instead of ribbon to create a card that any boy or man will appreciate.

Making the cards To create these cards, I chose the brilliant new range of papers and embellishments from Papermania – Madame Payraud. The name may indicate a feminine range, but the colours and products are fantastically suited for males too! The collection comes with a wide range of muted colours and accessories, but also contains just the right amount of colour splashes to make your cards ‘pop’. Not only does the range come with patterned paper and embellishments, there are also stamps that you can use to

create a quick-and-simple greeting or sentiment.

Best of all, if you choose a co-ordinating range or collection, all the hard work of matching colours is done for you – you just have to choose how to fit them together!

Don’t forget to check your current stash too, plain and simple dies or punches are brilliant for adding shapes to male cards. Add stitching for simple, yet manly detail and texture. If you don’t want to use a stamped greeting, why not try using letter stickers to create further interest in your cards? Or, you can even use a printed sentiment.

There are so many free fonts available and the hue and font style can be matched to complement the papers and cardstock that you’re using with little effort. l

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for men THEME

HEY BOY

STEPBYSTEP

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Create a 10x15cm card blank from blue cardstock.

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Cut a panel of Madame Payraud paper smaller than the card front and affix as shown.

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Remove the twine from the tag, place an enamel dot on the top and affix to the paper panel.

What you need Materials u light blue cardstock u Papermania Madame Payraud 8x8� patterned paper pad, 6x6� vellum & labels u white Papermania tag u black Freckled Fawn enamel dot

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Die-cut stars from vellum and a label and attach to the card front using glue and 3D foam pads.

u Bella Blvd Jail Bird tape u Prima letter stickers Tools u manual die-cutting machine u Xcut Nesting Star dies

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Adhere a strip of tape across the bottom of the card front as shown. Add letter stickers to form the sentiment to finish. www.australiansimplycards.com.au

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WOW! embossing TECHNIQUE

Embossed sparkle

Louise Collins Designer

Add pops of colour and sparkle to your cards using the newest releases from WOW! hen I used to hear about heat embossing, I would think of gold or silver powder, melted onto basic stamped images.

Years on, the traditional method of heat embossing has evolved and transformed into a range of different techniques, using a rainbow of colours and finishes that can be used on just about any surface.

The basic method of heat embossing is to apply a wet substance to a surface, such as a stamped image onto card, for the special embossing powder to stick to.

This powder is melted using a heat tool and when it reaches the correct temperature, it melts to transform from powdery granules to a smooth, shiny, water-resistant medium.

This alone is just like magic, but some of the techniques I have explored in this feature show how to use embossing powders to work with any material or theme you want.

I have chosen to use WOW! embossing powders and

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glitters – the really bright neon colours are so on trend at the moment. The powders keep their strong colour, even after heating. I love the way the embossing glitters look and act just like fine glitter until they are heated. Once you apply heat, a portion of the coloured particles melt into a smooth gloss and the small glitter flakes continue to add sparkle to your project.

Getting started When heat-embossing, you need a slow-drying ink, for instance a pigment ink. Dye inks dry too quickly for this technique and you’ll find they will not hold the powders in place long enough for you to melt them. I chose an embossing ink as it is extra sticky, stays wet for longer and it’s clear.

On my ‘Live, laugh, love’ and ‘Follow your dreams’ cards, I have simply covered some chipboard pieces in clear ink and set the powders onto them. I took this a step further with the butterflies by distressing the finished

pieces. You could also use this technique alongside the dual-colour embossing I used on the ‘Inspire’ card and carefully sprinkle a mix of colours onto chipboard or wooden embellishments.

You can also emboss onto almost any surface – you could try wooden shapes, metal embellishments, glass or even some fabrics. The only thing to consider when trying out materials to use, is how the material will react with direct heat applied to it for a minute or two. If your material is likely to burn or shrink, like acetate would for example, then it is best to find a different base for your embossing.

Besides altering the colours of the embellishments using the powders and glitters, Not only have I shown a way of creating an original background on my ‘Enjoy’ card, but also an alternative way of melting the powders.

By heating the embossing powders from underneath, it took a little longer for the powder to reach the required

heat to melt, but the shape was not governed by a stamp or any other uniform design.

Instead, the powders were able to flow together and mix a little meaning the edges are rough and more natural. This is ideal for larger areas too.

On my ‘Take the journey’ card, I experimented with another way of holding the powders in place, by using a thick texture paste applied through a stencil, which gave my card extra dimension and colour. Of course, any medium that would hold the powder in place could be tried – try using glues, double-sided tape, paints or even some types of wax.

Keep in mind that heat embossing requires applying a very high temperature to the powders in order to melt and transform them, which is why I often use tweezers to hold my smaller items whilst heating.

When you don’t have a heat tool you could also have a go at placing powdered items on a baking tray and putting them in a hot oven for a few minutes instead. l

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TAKE THE JOURNEY

STEPBYSTEP

Spread Grunge Paste 1 through the mask on the left-hand side of the card front.

Stamp the sentiment vertically on the white panel and affix using 3D foam pads.

Heat-set the embossing Whilst still wet, coat the top 3 powders and allow to cool.

2 third with blue embossing powder. Repeat this with green and yellow embossing powder.

What you need

Hold a metal brad by its arms Adhere a panel to fit the other 5 using tweezers, heat the top 4 half of the card front and cut and dip into the pot of blue a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller. Stamp the sentiment vertically on the white panel and affix using 3D foam pads.

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embossing powder. Heat again to set the powder and add to the bottom of the sentiment to finish.

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Materials u white 14cm-square card blank u white & green cardstock u PaperArtsy Grunge Paste u Fluorescent Blue, Primary Sunny Yellow & Fluorescent Green WOW! embossing powders u WOW! Stamps For Embossing Collage u metal brad u Onyx Black VersaFine inkpad Tools u heat tool u tweezers u Studio Calico Stars mask

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What you need

LIVE, LAUGH,LOVE Simply make Arrange the chipboard shapes until you’re happy with the placement and trim as needed.

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Apply embossing ink to each Stamp the sentiment onto 2 shape and sprinkle with 4 white cardstock and trim. embossing glitter. Tap off the Arrange over the coloured panel excess and heat-set.

and affix using 3D foam pads.

Matt the shapes with coloured Scatter blue rhinestones 3 cardstock and affix together 5 across the card front, to the card front. Glue all the concentrating on the area shapes to the card front.

with the sentiment to finish.

Materials u white 13.5cm-square card blank u purple Papermania textured cardstock u Diamond White WOW! embossing glitter u WOW! Collage Stamps For Embossing u clear Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Embossing Ink u Maya Road chipboard hexagons u aqua Kaisercraft rhinestones u Onyx Black VersaFine inkpad Tools u heat tool

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS Simply make Cover three chipboard 1 butterflies in turn with embossing ink and your choice of embossing powder. Shake off the excess and heat-set.

When all three are cooled, 2 bend the chipboard to add crinkles in the melted powder and sand around the edges of the chipboard again.

Stamp your sentiment 3 onto white cardstock and trim. Add to the card front using 3D foam pads.

Arrange the three 4 butterflies above and below the sentiment as shown. Bend the wings slightly upwards for added depth.

Scatter adhesive 5 gemstones around the butterflies as shown to finish.

What you need Materials u white 10x21cm card blank u white cardstock u Fluorescent Blue & Fluorescent Green WOW! embossing powders u Pink Fizz WOW! embossing glitter u WOW! Collage Stamps For Embossing u clear Ranger Tim Holtz Ranger Embossing Ink u Maya Road chipboard butterflies u silver Papermania adhesive stones u Onyx Black VersaFine inkpad Tools u heat tool u tweezers u sandpaper

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garden CARDMAKER’S CHALLENGE

Plant a garden Melanie Joyce Designer

Four of our designers take on the cardmaker’s challenge and create garden-inspired cards

THANKS SO MUCH Simply make Matt the card front with Fabric Finish patterned paper and attach to the card front using 3D foam pads.

1

Affix the green leaf trim 2 across the centre of the card front as shown.

Thread a pearl brad through a 3 paper flower and add a wood banner. Stick a pink leaf to the flower and affix to the card front.

Stamp the sentiment onto the 4 card front using StãzOn ink in the top-left corner to finish.

HELLO FRIEND Simply make Cover the card front with 1 Scatter Sunshine and Rose Ave patterned paper and round the right-hand corners.

What you need Materials

u navy 10x15cm card blank u American Crafts Amy Tangerine You’re Golden Fabric Finish patterned paper u My Mind’s Eye Kraft Funday Happy Days stamps & Wood Banners u Aubergine Kaisercraft paper blooms u pearl brad u green leaf trim u Jet Black StãzOn inkpad u paper leaf u Making Memories Noteworthy Tiny Alpha stickers

TOP TIP Paper-piece your own simple designs from patterned paper for a cost-effective way to create your own unique look. For this garden theme, you could also try paper-piecing a tree, flowers or watering can. Keep it simple for maximum impact!

Trim a shed shape from 2 Fabric Finish patterned paper.

Add a door and a chimney using bits of Sign On The Dotted patterned paper as shown.

What you need Materials

Assemble the shed onto the card front using 3D foam pads. Create a doorknob using a pearl brad.

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Decorate the card front using 4 rub-ons and green leaf trim. Trim your sentiment from patterned paper and cut into a banner shape. Attach to the bottom-right corner of the card front to finish.

u navy 10.5x15cm card blank u American Crafts Amy Tangerine Scatter Sunshine, Sign On The Dotted, Rose Ave & You’re Golden Fabric Finish patterned paper u pearl brad u green leaf trim u rub-ons

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Kirsty Maluga Designer

CONGRATS Simply make a 11.5cm-square card 1Create blank from red cardstock.

Cut a smaller panel of 2 blue patterned paper slightly smaller and matt onto white cardstock.

Attach a selection of die-cuts 3 to the panel as shown and trim off any excess.

Layer an apple sticker onto a 4 spiro circle sticker and attach overlapping the edge slightly.

Spell your sentiment using alphabet stickers and adhere enamel dots and pearl accents.

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TOP TIP Curling the wings of the butterfly embellishment before adhering it to the card adds dimension

Adhere the panel to the 6 card front using 3D foam pads as shown to finish.

What you need Materials

u red Bazzill Basics cardstock u smooth white cardstock u Jillibean Soup Fresh Vegetable Soup patterned paper & spiro circle sticker u Jillibean Soup Pea Pod die-cuts

u Bella Blvd Finally Fall alphabet & apple stickers u Ombre Blue Freckled Fawn Enamel Dew Drop stickers u adhesive pearls

HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY Simply make an 11.5x15cm card 1Create blank from red cardstock.

Cut a panel of white 2 cardstock slightly smaller than the card front and matt and layer along with two panels of patterned paper.

Matt the seed notice onto a slightly larger piece of red

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What you need Materials

u red Bazzill Basics cardstock u white cardstock u Jillibean Soup Fresh Vegetable Soup patterned paper & pennants stickers u Jillibean Soup Pea Pod die-cut u adhesive pearls & polka-dot ribbon

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TOP TIP Use a real seed packet to make your card look authentic!

cardstock and attach to the panel together with a seed packet die-cut.

Adhere a pennant sticker 4 together with a sentiment die-cut. Wrap a length of ribbon around the panel and finish in a bow.

Attach a panel to the card 5 front using 3D foam pads. Add pearl embellishments to finish.

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Shrink to fit

Round & round

Use shrink plastic, stamps and dies to create your own card sentiments

Have fun with circle shapes on your cards for quick, co-ordinating designs

Tasty treats Fabulous techniques and ideas using Faber-Castell Gelatos

FREE Set of three embossing folders for texture & design

For him Great ideas for Father’s Day creations

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Country garden Garden-themed cards and gifts with a spring feel

Stamped patterns Stamp your own medallion designs

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