Scrapbook Cards Today

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Celebrating Spring
Beautiful
Backgrounds
Simply Flowers
Claudine Hellmuths
Poppets!
Hewlett Packard
Giveaway!
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distinctive
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On the Cover
695
SCRAPBOOK
CARDS
Today
april
06
issue
01
Celebrating Spring p. 23
Beautiful Backgrounds p. 30
Simply Flowers p. 14
Claudine Hellmuths
Poppets p. 18
Hewlett Packard
Giveaway p. 6
In Every Issue
Spring 06 Features
Resources
Letter from the Founder p. 5 Meet our Designers p. 13
Q&A p. 10
Our design team helps!
Editors Letter p. 7
Beautiful Backgrounds p. 30
Comments & Letters p. 8
From One to Ten p. 34

Creating 10 cards from one
Marketplace p. 57
Something Special p. 9
Gorgeous Mosaic
Directory p. 58
piece of paper
Easy, Detailed, Expert p. 38
Creating a New Art Form p. 18

Claudine Hellmuths Poppets!
Based on a Sketch p. 44
Using sketches to help
Laying the Foundation p. 42

All you need to know about
you create balance
paper
Project p. 43
Making a beautiful spring box!
Spring Gallery p. 50
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Vellum, It takes

Two Stamps, Stampin Up!, Hero Arts
Embellishments, Making Memories
Scrapbook & Cards Today Spring 06

www.scrapbookandcards.com
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LETTERFROMTHEFOUNDER
When I was young, like so may little girls, I would save everything from everywhere ticket stubs,
maps, letters, cards, pictures, stamps and the list goes on. Little did I understand at that time, how
wonderful it would be to have these windows into my past. I am not unlike so many other men and
women who knew the value of saving these pieces. As with others, the scrapbooking passion took
hold when my daughter was born. Equipped with zig zag scissors and rubber cement, I cut and
glued every card, picture or ribbon that I had received. Thankfully, I quickly learned the terms
acid and lignin free and have adapted my scrapbooking style and have not purchased a
card in three years.
To say I love this industry is an understatement. Not only do I love the creativity it evokes, the cupboards of wonderful products I have or the books that I have completed, it is the friendships I have
made along the way that mean the most. Whether in a class at a local scrapbook store where a
picture starts a conversation, a discussion over paper choices in an aisle, or the Monday evenings
when we took over my dining room table laughing for hours, scrapbooking is all about bringing
people together whether on a page or in life. This is what scrapbooking and paper crafts means
to so many.
Our goal with Scrapbook & Cards Today was to showcase your beautiful work, while providing you
with relevant articles, tips, techniques, new products, and most importantly, to bring out the
stories that make us remember why we spend time preserving our memories. The greatest legacy
to leave is the who, what, why, where and when for our future generations -- pieces of history that
build new futures.
Inside these pages you will see the work of our wonderfully talented Design Team and the talented
people that contributed to our premier issue. We quickly discovered that incredible talent is all
around us each has a different style and a unique ability to create something beautiful.
By sharing our ideas, our learning potential is endless! Through submission to our website, we hope
you will continue to send us your layouts, cards, altered items or editorial ideas. Quite simply, we
want to hear from you!
A few personal notes of thanks
To stores, for your unwavering support, I thank you. Each store owner took their own leap of faith
and face challenges every day. Your stories have inspired me to bring Scrapbook & Cards Today
to you and to your customers.
To our advertisers, for believing the Canadian market is ready for a new and unique concept to
showcase your products. Without you, Scrapbook & Cards Today would not have had the
chance. A special thank you to Hewlett-Packard for partnering with us for our outstanding premier
issue Giveaway!
To my husband for helping me build my dream, to my children for their patience and to my team
for always believing, in the success of Scrapbook & Cards Today, I thank you.
Whether you prefer to craft at home or join fellow enthusiasts at your local scrapbook store or
retreat, continue to dream, create and inspire others. Thank you, for inspiring me!
Photographed by Amandas Photography,

Amanda Watson

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FOUNDER
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
EDITORIAL
Special Projects Editor
Photo Editor
Marketplace Editor
Contributing Editors
Catherine Tachdjian
Erin Abbatangelo
Sarah Swanson
Justin Wootton
Tracy Blake
Jen Walker
Karen Douse
DESIGN TEAM
Dianne Glass
Nicky Manel
John Simpson
Robin Wade
Jen Walker
Nicole White
Scrapbook & Cards Today has partnered

with HP to offer you a chance to win one
of three fabulous HP Photosmart products!
1 - HP Photosmart 3310 All-In-One Printer
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For complete contest details on how you can
win one of these fabulous prizes check out our
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DESIGN
Art Director
Graphic Designer
Contributing Designers
PRODUCTION
Production Director
Anthony Williams
Lisa Tachdjian
Jim Swanson
Raffi Simonian
Jack Tachdjian
PUBLISHER
Catherine Tachdjian
ADVERTISING & EVENTS

Advertising Sales
Events Manager
Catherine Tachdjian
Tracy Blake
SALES & MARKETING

Director of Sales & Marketing
Customer Service Manager
Accounting Manager
Tracy Blake
Chris Blake
Raffi Boudakian
Scrapbook & Cards Today, is published by Scrapbook & Cards Today Inc.,
President Catherine Tachdjian.
Catherine is a proud member of the Periodical Publishers Exchange.
General Counsel Aylesworth, LLP; Business Counsel, Andy Douse
Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine is published

four times a year (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) by
Scrapbook & Cards Today Inc., 139 Church Street Markham, ON L3P 2M2.
Scrapbook & Cards Today is available through retailers across Ontario, Canada,
or by subscription through subscribe@scrapbookandcards.com.
Please write to us at:
Scrapbook & Cards Today, 139 Church Street, Markham ON, L3P 2M2.
Editorial questions or comments should be sent to editor@scrapbookandcards.com.
Scrapbook & Cards Today is for distribution only, not for resale purposes.
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EDITORSLETTER
Spring is my favourite time of year. It represents a celebration of new life and a natural time for
change. Over the years I have found myself waiting in anticipation for spring, as Im excited to
see the trees my husband and I planted for our children grow, flowers return with additional,
more vibrant blooms, butterflies floating across the fresh crisp garden that has exploded with
colour. Spring also brings with it a realization of how much my kids have grown over the
winter anticipated, but always a shock!
This spring, what I didnt anticipate, was an awakening within myself my own natural change.
It took the form of Scrapbook & Cards Today. Not just because of the hard work we all put into
the launch of this beautiful publication, but because this magazine has helped me rediscover
that beauty, creativity, imagination and elegance are all around me when I look into my
childrens faces or listen to my husbands stories about his day; when I look at pictures of family
members from years past or when I go through an old shoe box filled with cards given to me
over the years. We are all surrounded by these wonderful celebrations of life a fact that I had
forgotten over the years.
Celebrations take all different forms, from the launch of Scrapbook & Cards Today, to a child
learning to tie their shoes. Each one is special and deserves to be celebrated. In this, our inaugural publication, we celebrate spring through the power of flowers in Simply Flowers on page 14
and in the appreciation of ones garden in Something Special on page 9.
As you read through our pages, think about what the celebration of new life and natural
change means to you. We are dedicated to sharing our creativity and passion for this wonderful
industry to you, and on the things that matter the most in life lifes daily celebrations that often
go unnoticed! I encourage you to scrap a page about bedtime rituals, your best friends smile,
your pet at rest or play these moments are to be celebrated and cherished.
As I sit here, thinking about all of the changes that have taken place in my life over the last few
months, looking at scrapbook pages, cards and altered themed designs sent to us from all over
the world, I cant help but smile, for this spring the celebration of new life has a whole new
meaning for me!

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C OMMENTS L ETTERS
Im new to scrapbooking and card making,
and I heard about your magazine from a
friend thats been doing it for years. Im so
excited about getting this magazine because I
know it will help me! Look forward to reading
your magazine and to getting design ideas!
Awaiting your arrival,
E.G. Toronto, ON
We are excited to work with Scrapbook &

Cards Today, and be partnered with a great
publication in the Canadian Market.
Gary Chipman,
International Sales Director, QuicKutz, Inc.
The elegance, ideas, and pure fun of

Scrapbook & Cards Today are a perfect fit for
Close To My Heart! Were excited to share
innovative stamping and scrapbooking
products with more of our customers and
Consultants in Canada on the pages of SCT.
Congratulations on a beautiful debut!
There are a lot of "local gals" in small towns

around the country with amazing talent that
we may get to see thanks to your magazine!
I can't wait to see the first issue!!
Jan, Store Owner
I just want to take moment to let you how

excited we are about the new
Scrapbook & Cards Today magazine. The
concept is brilliant. We continue to look for
new and economical ways to reward our
regular customers and your magazine will
become a big part of that program. Giving
customers a discount or a free item is one
thing, but providing them with education is
so much better. They will be excited to see
some Canadian content and we just know
that the samples and articles you are planning
will help us with our own class and workshop
planning. We are looking forward to this
partnership!
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Nardella, Store Owner
Kristine Widtfeldt, Vice President,

Sales and Marketing, Close To My Heart
Calendar of Events
2006 Canadian Craft & Scrapbook Expo
April 7 - 8, 2006, Paris Fairgrounds
April 21 22, 2006, Nepean Sportsplex
June 9 10, 2006, Leamington Kinsmen Complex
Visit www.canadianscrapbookexpo.ca
for more show information
Crop Around the Clock
Scrapbook Retreat
April 21 23, 2006, Ramada Inn, London, ON
May 5 7, 2006, Best Western Bradford, ON
Visit www.croparoundtheclockretreat.com
Day Crop
Saturday April 22, 2006
Southside Church, Milton, ON
10 a.m. 8:00 p.m.
For more details about this 10-hour Day Crop,
visit www.goscrapping.ca
Weekend Retreat
April 28 - 30, 2006
Scrappin' Pajama Party
Festival Inn, Stratford
Additional details are available at
www.goscrapping.ca
Croptopia Scrapbooking Retreat
May 26 28, 2006, Camp Lawah, Westport, ON
Visit www.croptopia.com
National Scrapbooking Day
May 6, 2006
www.nationalscrapbookingday.com
Wed love to hear from you!

Please send your letters, comments and suggestions about Scrapbook & Cards Today to editor@scrapbookandcards.com.
We are always excited to receive your card, altered themed designs and scrapbook submissions, so please continue to
submit your ideas and designs to us at submissions@scrapbookandcards.com.
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Something Special
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Supplies: Cardstock, ColorBox Embellishments, Making Memories
S p r i n g
Around the Yard By Lisa Elliot, Barrie, ON
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Gardens
- can inspire, calm, beautify and accentuate any surrounding.

Whether its a quiet retreat or a place to submerge yourself with the sounds and
smells of nature creating a beautiful mosaic of your favorite garden can capture a
moment in time, or your favorite season.
For details on how Lisa created this beautiful mosaic, please visit our site at www.scrapbookandcards.com/magazine.
Do you have a garden or favourite outdoor retreat that you would like to share with SCT readers? Send us your mosaic(s) and let our readers
share in the beauty that surrounds you! Send your submissions to submissions@scrapbookandcards.com.

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QA
Have a question, or need help?
Ask our expert designers and
editorial staff, they can help!
Q. Very often my cards seem too busy. How can I achieve a simple, but elegant look?
A. To achieve this look, choose an ink pad and card stock of the same colour or in the same colour
family. Adding sheer ribbon, metallic cording, and edging with a metallic pen will give you that
simple, yet elegant look you are trying to achieve.
See our "tips" in From One to Ten on page 34.
Q. There are so many beautiful patterned scrapbook papers available, but I feel overwhelmed in
the paper aisle. How do I choose paper that complements my photos?
A. Patterned papers have become increasingly abundant over the last few years. Themed paper is
being replaced by paisley, circles, geometrics and florals. Start by choosing a patterned paper
that you love, and then choose two plain colours of cardstock that match the colours within the
patterned paper. We recommend that you create a background layout using the cardstock and
patterned papers. As long as your background is pleasing and coordinated, your layout and
photos will blend beautifully!
To see an example of how this can be achieved, please check out Beautiful Backgrounds
on page 30.
Get Your Tickets Today for One of These Great Ontario Show Locations:
Paris Fairgrounds
April 7 & 8, 2006
Nepean Sportsplex
April 21 & 22, 2006
Leamington Kinsmen
Complex
June 9 & 10, 2006
Visit www.canadianscrapbookexpo.ca for more show information!
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Before they met...

By Cindy Tulipano, Hamilton, ON
hen I was a little girl, I used to spend

hours going through the family photo
albums. I loved to look at pictures of my
sisters and me when we were young,
places we had been, where they lived
before I came along, relatives Id never
met. It gave me a sense of belonging.
I remember the pictures I liked the most
were two photos of my parents. They
were taken in the 1950s, and they are
simple candid shots of each of them
walking alone down King St. in Hamilton,
Ontario. Apparently, back in that time,
photographers would randomly take
photographs of people walking down
the street and then hand the person a
ticket. If they were interested in purchasing the photo, they would bring the ticket to the photographers place of business and pick it up. The most interesting
thing about these photos is, my parents
didnt know each other at the time their
photos were taken, yet they were both
photographed in nearly the same spot
on the same street and both chose to
pick up and keep their photo.
I think I love these pictures so much
because they provide me with a glimpse
of who my parents were before they
met. I have the chance, through these
images, to see the way they dressed, the
way they walked, the people they were
before they became Mom & Dad.
Supplies: Patterned Paper, BasicGrey Ink, Ranger Embellishments,

BasicGrey, K & Company, Making Memories, EK Success
I never imagined my parents

were once so much like me.
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Meet our
DESIGN
Dianne Glass
Nicky Manel
John Simpson
Before discovering scrapbooking, Dianne

taught floral design and childrens arts and
craft classes for 10 years through local
community programs. Diannes trendsetting
design skill, wonderfully approachable
teaching style, informative and creative
classes and workshops, make her a fabulous
addition to our team. In addition to her work
with Scrapbook & Cards Today, Dianne can
be seen leading seminars and teaching
classes at trade shows and conventions across
Ontario, as well as teaching throughout the
United States.
Nicky has been actively involved in paper arts

for over 30 years. An accomplished folk art
painter, Nickys artist background with paper
crafts led her to her passion of rubber
stamping and card making. Nicky has taken
her expertise and enthusiastic style to classes,
workshops and demonstrations all over
Ontario. Nickys talent, engaging style and
wealth of knowledge make her very sought
after as an instructor. Nickys work has been
published in many local and national
magazines as well as on a nationally
syndicated show and local cable channels.
Johns artistic experience as an accomplished

musician and a long-time amateur photographer, combined with his professional experience in presenting, and creative sales training,
have enabled John to become a skilled
scrapbooker. He shares this hobby passionately with his wife, which they find is a great
way to spend quality time together. Always
expanding his interests and activities in
scrapbooking, John is also an instructor at a
local scrapbooking store. John is a wonderful
addition to our design team and is also a
columnist for Scrapbook & Cards Today.
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TEAM
Wed like to introduce our

talented and creative design
team; all of whom we are
proud to work with and have on
the Scrapbook & Cards Today
team!
Robin Wade
Jen Walker
Nicole White
Living in Virginia, Robin has been stamping and

card making since 2000, and began scrapbooking three years ago. Robin has a natural
eye for creative design and a keen desire to
learn new layout and project ideas, I love to
browse in online galleries and magazines and
gain inspiration from the layouts and projects
posted there. I also LOVE sketches and look
for them everywhere! In addition to scrapping at home with her four daughters, Robin
teaches scrapbooking classes at a local craft
store.
At a very early age, Jen realized that she

loved making crafts, and that she was very
creative. Over the years, her focuses have
changed, but one thing has remained a
constant Jen is always finding new ways to
fulfill her creative outlet! These days, Jen
credits her passion and inspiration for her
creativity to her family. Jen currently teaches
at a local Crafters Guild and at craft expos
throughout Ontario.
Living in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Nicole has

been scrapbooking for four years. Nicole has
always been interested in artistic hobbies
cross stitching, painting, card making, altered
art, and other crafts. Nicole uses her talent for
scrapbooking to record memories of her family
and friends. Nicoles love of paper and its
different uses is evident in her designs and is
known for her shabby, messy look.

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S imply flowers
by Kelly Parker
Add some floral joy to your paper crafts by creating your own flowers, as well as using the ones that have been designed for you.
Just like those found in a garden, flowers are meant to be enjoyed, so have some fun creating and crafting with flowers
just remember to take time to smell the roses!
a. Clay is great fun to work with especially if you have kids ... you can craft
together! This is a Premo Clay flower made using a Sculpey mold and
baked. Clay is best adhered to your paper using glue dots.
b. For a quick and easy way to add texture to your paper crafts, try free
handing a flower using Glossy Accents then lay fibre on top.
c. What a fun design placed on cards and scrapbook pages, as well as
on vintage style layouts. Keep your eyes open for different coloured
safety pins, or colour your own using StazOn ink, alcohol inks, acrylic
paint or permanent markers.
d. Cut out pictures of flowers from patterned papers, or even wallpaper!
e. Simply a metal flower painted. Remember, you can alter nearly any
embellishment to suit your needs. For a shabby chic look, try painting
metal and chipboard, then use sandpaper and ink to distress the
edges.
f.
Take photo corners to a whole new level and make a flower out of
them!
g. Layer lace using glue dots in the centre every time you loop
around. Finish off with a brad and voila, a beautiful flower. You can
change the look of the flower by using satin ribbon, grosgrain, twill or
organza.
a. Mini clothes pins make a neat looking flower.

b. Cut three pieces of ribbon into 2 strips, angle the edges so they dont
fray and fan out to create a flower. Affix a brad, snap or eyelet in the
centre to finish it off.
c. Paper clips of any size and colour make funky flowers. To adhere your
paper clips to paper, roll your glue dots into little sausages.
d. Another clay flower, this time created using a small flower clay cutter.
This is a great craft to do with a child try making several flowers to
make a necklace out of them!
e. Get rid of your scrap paper by creating serendipity squares and then
cut out different shapes, in this case, a flower.
Supplies used in the creation of these flowers:
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a. Premo clay, Sculpey silicone mold b. Glossy Accents, fibre by unknown c. Safety pins by unknown, glue dots d. Anna Griffin paper
e. Metal flower by Making Memories f. Photo corners by Heidi Swapp g. Lace (unknown), vintage brad by Making Memories
a. Clothespins (unknown), glue dots b. Ribbon and silver brad by Making Memories c. Paper clips by Merangue International
d. Sculpey III clay, Makins Clay cutters e. Assorted patterned papers from Chatterbox, KI Memories and button unknown
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a. Go through your stash of buttons to make some cute flowers for those
girly-girl pages!
b. c. h. Making Memories make some great flower brads; try using fun
accents or embellishments to create a flower!
d. Heidi Swapp loves flowers. Check out her snazzy large rhinestone flower
jewels. They add shine and sparkle wherever you need it most!
e. Prima Flowers come in all shapes, sizes and colours. Keep your eyes
open for their cute milk bottles filled with teeny flowers, they are perfect
for cards.
f.
Pop a brad through the holes of five rectangular vellum tags, add some
fibre for a centre and you have an instant flower.
g. Freehand a flower of any size using Glossy Accents, cover with micro
beads and finish off with a glitzy rhinestone brad in the centre.
i. Dont you just love these mirrored mosaic tiles? When positioned
properly, they really look like a geometric flower!
a. Cut out a felt flower. Stitch using embroidery floss and finish off with a
pre-made flower by Prima.
b. Cut a flower out of cardstock (or use a punch), sprits with water,
crumple and shape to get a 3-D effect. For additional depth and
dimension, try glass bead texture gel in the centre, but you could also
ink the edges, use pigment powders, chalks or paints.
c. Cut 3 4 pieces of ribbon and tie them around a large jump ring for a
different type of ribbon flower.
d. Place page pebbles overtop of cardstock, trim around, position like a
flower, fill centre with Glossy Accents and add clear beads.
e. Dont forget about those oh so small sequin flowers from Doodlebug.
You can affix them using a mini brad or liquid adhesive.
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a. Buttons by unknown, embroidery floss by Making Memories b. c. h. Floral snap by Making Memories c floral brad by Making Memories h Meg
flower brad by Making Memories d. Flower Jewels by Heidi Swapp e. Prima flowers f. Vellum tags and silver brad by Making Memories, fibre by
Piecing by Paula g. Glossy Accents, micro beads by unknown, rhinestone brad by SEI i. Mosaic mirror tiles by unknown
a. Felt by unknown, Prima Flower, scrapbook stitches by Making Memories b. Cardstock by Bazzill, texture beads by Delta Glass
c. Metal tag rim and ribbon by unknown d. Cardstock by Bazzill, page pebbles by Making Memories, Glossy Accents, clear beads by unknown
e. Flower sequins by Doodlebug
*All chipboard used for letters and numbers by Heidi Swapp
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Beginner
Beyond
scrapbook is more than a photo album; it is an expression

of the person creating it, and of the people, places and things
showcased on each and every page. By journaling the pages,
you create a legacy that will last many generations.
It is the gift of a lifetime.
When creating your first scrapbook page, there are some very
simple basics to creating a great layout! By following
Scrapbook & Cards Todays simple beginner guidelines, youre
sure to create beautiful pages you and your family will enjoy for
years to come!
1. Always use materials that are acid free and lignin free. This will
prevent them from fading and/or deteriorating over the years.
2. Select a theme based on four - eight photographs, and choose one
as a focal point.
3. When selecting your colour scheme, pick a prominent colour, as well
as one or two others to compliment your main choice.
4. Crop (trim) your photos to emphasize your focus, and remove any
excess that may be distracting.
5. Mat, or frame some or all of your photos using a plain colour card
stock a patterned paper as a mat may distract from your photo.
6. Journal to answer the questions who, what, why, where, and when.
7. Embellish your design with a title or other items to compliment your
theme, but remember not to overpower your photos!
8. Adhere your photos and embellishments to the page.
9. For a great example, see article, Easy, Detailed, Expert on page 38.
By adding additional elements to your scrapbook pages, cards

or altered themed items, you can experiment with your style
and develop your creative self!
Mix and match patterned paper

Use stickers and die cuts that compliment your theme
Chalk or ink edges of torn cardstock
Use a colour wheel to suggest colour options
Express your personality with specialty papers mulberry
paper for visual interest or vellum for layers
Accent with ribbons or fibres

Add eyelets or brads to both embellish the page and
adhere page elements
Using the appropriate tools makes your work look

professional
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A CARDSTOCK
B ALBUM & PAGE PROTECTORS
C RULER
D ADHESIVE
E PENCIL & JOURNALING MARKER

F SCISSORS & ART ERASER
G
G PAPER TRIMMER
H COLOUR WHEEL
I
I STICKERS, DIE CUTS
J RIBBONS & FIBRES
K SPECIALTY PAPER
L PATTERNED PAPER
K
L
M EYELET SETTING TOOLS

N EMBELLISHMENTS- buttons, paint, flowers
O
O EYELETS & BRADS
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creating a new art form

By Carmi Cimicata
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hen you see soup cans in a painting you probably

think of Andy Warhols artwork. We often think of Van Gogh
when we see thickly painted sunflowers. Soft pastel water
and flower scenes will usually bring to mind the name Monet.
Art styles are often associated with one or several artists
most artists spend a lifetime developing a style that was
uniquely their own. They are forever associated with the
imagery they create and those that follow them are often
and imagery. She is a generous instructor who shares her

techniques willingly with students who are anxious to learn
how she does what she does on a canvas. For many aspiring
collage artists, taking a class with Claudine is a life goal. For
those who cannot travel to a workshop, her two published
books are a favourite substitute, Collage Discovery Workshop
and Collage Discovery Workshop-Beyond the Unexpected.
Claudines books are well written, beautifully photographed
and the artwork, as you might expect, is inspiring.
Dont worry little Poppet, everything will work out.

compared. When discussing new pieces of art, it would not
be uncommon to hear the phrase this piece is in the style
of.
To be first in the art world is very difficult. It seems like everything has already been done by some artist at some point in
history. Thats why it is so incredible to stumble across an artist
who is responsible for a brand new style an artist such as
Claudine Hellmuth.
Claudine is already well established as a collage artist. She
has been a popular art instructor for years and many of her
students have been influenced by her choice of materials
In 2002, Claudine began drawing some fun pencil sketches of

family and friends. She was reminded of something her
Grandmother used to say; Dont worry little poppet, everything will work out. Suddenly, the sketches had a name. She
called them her Poppets .
During a scheduled instructional event hosted by Christina
Lazar Schuler, Claudine unveiled Poppets to her peers. This
unveiling resulted in collaboration between Claudine and
Christina as the two artists agreed to manufacture and sell
Poppets through Christinas company, Lazar StudioWERX.

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When asked about the new collection Christina said, Since

the Poppets literally debuted in our living room as sketches
during an Artwerx instructors dinner, we felt it was appropriate to take Claudine's artwork full-circle and introduce it not
only to our art friends but to the masses who already love her
and her art!
papers that have been created for the scrapbooking and

paper art world.
Claudine is really excited to see what scrapbookers will do
with her papers, die cuts and rubber stamps, What I like best
about it is the way people can customize their art with the
that looks a lot like a Claudine Hellmuth Poppet!

Claudines Poppets do not look like anyone elses art. They
have been called whimsical and fresh they are a completely new style. In the years to come people will be saying,
that looks a lot like a Claudine Hellmuth Poppet!
different accessories and backgrounds, and really make it

their own. Also, it's a totally different way of scrapbooking. It
is sort of like taking scrapbooking out of the box and the
usual formats people use.
Over the past two years, Claudine has been taking commissions for Poppets. You can send her a photo of a loved one,
or a whole family and she will put them into a scene after creating new bodies out of paper, fabric, paint and ink.
As a paper arts teacher and full time artist, I am anxious to

get my hands on the collection. I see many Poppet cards,
layouts and canvases in my future. I am certain that anyone
given the chance to spend some time with the Poppet collection will have many hours of enjoyment. I know that my
own family will be featured in many layouts this year inspired
by the Claudine Hellmuth Poppet style.
Together, Claudine and Christina have made it possible for

everyone to create their own original Poppet artwork using
the newly released die cuts, rubber stamps and
For more information about Claudine Hellmuth, please visit

her website at http://www.collageartist.com/portfolio.htm.
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KIDSCORNER
How to create blown eggs...
Bunny Card
Supplies: Eggs, needle, bowl
Supplies: Cardstock and Vellum,

Die Cuts With a View Bunny,
Daisy D's Embellishments, May
Arts, Doodlebug
Start with eggs that are room temperature

Use the needle to carefully make a small hole in one end
of the egg and a slightly larger hole in the other end
Pierce the inner membrane at both ends
While holding the egg over a bowl, blow gently into the
small hole. The contents will come out of the larger hole
When the egg contents have drained completely, rinse
the egg with water (holding gently) and allow it to air dry
You are now ready to decorate with dye, paint, markers,
ribbons, glitter, stickers, etc
By Shannon Blinn,
Fort Wayne, IN

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Enhancing
creativity,
one page at
a time
Look for our New

Stickers, 2 idea books
and wonderful vintage
images!
Lots of new
themes!
For store locator

and lots of inspiring ideas
www.craftysecrets.com
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CELEBRATING...
Spring
All through the long winter, I dream of my garden.
On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers
deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my
spirits soar. Helen Hayes
Easter
Fathers Day
Mothers Day
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EASTER
SUNDAY APRIL 16, 2006
Nicoles Journaling
After discovering your Easter
treats, using the "treasure"
map to find all the chocolate
eggs and eating breakfast,
you both put on your brand
new hoodies and ran for the
door. It was very early in the
morning and an unusually
warm day for Spring, so playing hopscotch, road hockey
and using the brand new
bucket of sidewalk chalk were
the plans for the day. It was
so nice to see such happy,
smiley faces so full of excitement at that hour of the
morning!
Nicoles tips and tricks:
When using a lot of different
ribbons, it's fun to attach
them in different ways. Using
staples, brads and stitching
them on, gives it a different
look.
To liven up your layout, try
using white paint dry
brushed on your cardstock.
To get a textured look for
your mat, try crumpling wet
paper and then let it dry!
Print out a large letter using
your computer and cut it
with an exacto knife. Use it
for the first letter in your title.
Goo d t
Easter Morning
By Nicole White, Cape Breton, NS
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Making Memories Embellishments, Making Memories, Offray,
Mustard Moon, May Arts
h i n g s c o me
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c
u
o
s
at e d pa c k a ges
n
i
-Anonymous
OPPOSITE PAGE:
Happy Easter, Hippity Hop

By Krista Schneider, Wallacetown, ON
Supplies: All supplies by Nuggitz

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MOTHERSDAY
SUNDAY MAY 14, 2006
How to make a Journal for your Mom this

Mothers Day
To make this stunning journal, begin by
selecting a journal that you wish to
embellish.
Cut small squares of patterned
paper and ink all of the edges.
Use your computer to create the
large letter for the center of the
journal remember to chose a letter
that will have meaning for the
person you are giving the journal to.
Hand cut the letter out and ink all of
the edges adhere the background
paper you have chosen to the
journal and adhere small rectangles
around the edges to create a frame
effect.
Adhere the hand cut letter to the
center of the journal, attach the
brads to the center of the Prima
flowers, and adhere them to the
journal, along with die cut
leaves and tag.
Tie ribbon/fibers/fabric to the spiral
edges to complete this look.
What a wonderful gift!
Mothers Day Journal

By Robin Wade, Monroe, VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, BasicGrey Ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Embellishments,
Prima Flowers, Sizzix
I n r a i s i n g m y c h i l d r e n ,
I have lost m
y mind b
m
y s o ul .
d
n
u
o
f
ut
- Lisa T. Shepherd
OPPOSITE PAGE:
Cherish
By Sarah Swanson, Markham, ON
Supplies: Patterned Paper, Wild Asparagus Stamps, Technique
Tuesday, Making Memories Ink, Versafine, Tim Holtz Distress Ink
Mom
By Melanie Gooding, Kitchener, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, My Mind's Eye
Embellishments, Making Memories, Vivant

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FATHERS DAY
SUNDAY JUNE 18, 2006
dad is someone who
wants to catch you before
you fall but instead picks you

up, brushes you off, and lets
you try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you
from making mistakes but
instead lets you find your own
way, even though his heart
breaks in silence when you
get hurt. A dad is someone
who holds you when you cry,
scolds you when you break
the rules, shines with pride
when you succeed, and has
faith in you even when you fail
... Dad, you're everything a
dad should be and some.
By Susan Ceylise
Daddys Arms,
By Robin Wade, Monroe VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill, Provocraft Patterned Paper, Lil Davis Designs Ink, Nick Bantock Distress Ink
Embellishments, EK Success, Rebecca Sower
d
a
a s on
D
s
-Anonymous
OPPOSITE PAGE:
first he
u g ht e rs
a
d
a
first love
ro -
Swing
By Christina Padilla, Salinas,CA
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Scenic Route
Embellishments, American Crafts, K & Company, Offray, Heidi Swapp,
Kay, Plaid, Micron

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Rosey Pixie Garden
Rosey Olive Stripe
Beautiful
Backgrounds
by Dianne Glass
s a scrapbook instructor for several years, I see the somewhat confused look on peoples faces as they try to put together different patterns of paper. There are many beautiful patterned papers on the market today from Chatterbox, BasicGrey, Daisy Ds, KI
Memories the list goes on. If you are unsure of how to choose papers that work well together, try looking from the same
manufacturer or colour family.
Patterned papers that co-ordinate with each other result in designs that are both pleasing to the eye and are visually uncluttered
regardless of how many embellishments and photos you add. I have a secret, I do not scrap chronologically. I do not necessarily
choose papers to match the photos. Why? I can create a background that coordinates and matches and I can always find
pictures for the pages (see layouts). Ill share my secret
Keep accents to odd numbers and to a minimum, while still

creating an unequal triangle to visually draw the eye from ribbons
on left of first photo through second photo with life on vellum tag
down to third circle on bottom border.
Emilys beaming face of pure love did not need much explanation.
Tied together with heartstrings said it all. The little paper clip
attached to the library pocket with their birth dates is to help
remind me of their birthdays.
*Diannes journal entries and additional instrutions for these layouts, can be read on our website, www.scrapbookandcards.com/magazine.
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Rosey Lilac
Cottage Tulips
In our example, we have chosen four patterned papers from the same product line, Chatterboxs Cottage Room.
In addition,
our cardstock choices are based on two colours that appear within the beautiful patterns.
One 12 x 12 sheet each of: Rosey Lilac, Rosey Pixie Garden, Rosey Olive Stripe, Cottage Tulips
Four 12 x 12 dark olive Bazzill cardstock for base cardstock
One 12 x 12 light olive Bazzill cardstock
Cutting the paper
Rosey Pixie Garden: 7x6; three of 2x12 Cottage Tulips: 5x6; 6x12 Rosey Lilac: 6x7; 5x6; 5x7
Rosey Olive Stripe: 5x6; 1x12; 2x12; 3x12 Light olive cardstock: two of 5x12; 1/4x12; two of 1/4x6
Keep accents simple, definitions of Family, Friends and

Celebrate create the left border. Dont distract from the photos.
Family ties are two of my favourite photos of Emily. Aunty Laurie

brought her clothes from all over the world and Em loves to model
them all. The title, Family ties is accented with blooms, and blooming flowers on the lower border pick up flowers from her dress and
the patterned paper.
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Family, Friends, Celebrate by Hero Arts, Memories by Tim Holtz, Circle Stamp and chipboard circle by Technique
Tuesday, Ink, Tea Stain, Peeled Paint Distress Inks by Ranger Word tags, My Minds Eye Embellishments, Die Cut tags, anchors, tabs, flowers, copper hearts
by All My Memories, Flowers by Prima, mesh by Magic Mesh, copper brads, paper clip, waxy floss in light green, metal-rimmed tag, rub on letters, green
ribbon, beige twill, slide mounts by unknown Fonts, lower case Emily font by QuicKutz
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From One
to Ten
by Nicky Manel and Sarah Swanson
ave you ever wondered how to embellish more

than one or two cards from one piece of paper? Well,
weve taken the wonder out of it for you by providing a
simple yet clever way to embellish 10 cards out of just
one piece of stamped paper. By following the From
One to Ten template on page 37, you will be able to
create a set of different, yet coordinated group of cards.
Once youve picked your paper and lightly traced the
From One to Ten template, choose at least three
stamps in three different sizes large, medium and small.
We recommend that at least one of your stamps should
be a solid (shadow) stamp.
Begin stamping in the middle of the cardstock with the
largest stamp, working out toward the sides of your
paper. Repeat this process with the other two stamps.
Feel free to overlap images. Once you have cut your
paper according to the From One to Ten template
design, add more stamped images to fill in any blank
spots. See following samples.
Now that you have all your stamped

pieces, youre ready to begin creating
individual card designs!
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Hero Arts, Magenta Ink, Marvy Embellishments, Pilot
Marker, Offray, QuicKutz
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1
Gold edge base card; stamp fern on card stock; mount piece J and
cardstock buckle to base card; gold edge piece H; mount on base card
3
Add piece A to green base card (adhere piece at card edges only to
create pocket); gold edge; stamp die cut tag with fern and sentiment
stamps; mat tag with cardstock; attach die cut flowers with brad; slide tag
into pocket
2
Create gable fold base card; stamp swirl background on one flap and
sentiment on other flap; gold edge pieces O and P; mat with cardstock;
mount to one flap of base card
4
Stamp sentiment on base card; gold edge pieces L, M and N; mat with
cardstock; add strip of cardstock to base card; mount matted pieces on
top; add organza ribbon

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Stamp base card with fern and sentiment stamps; gold edge piece K
and mat with torn cardstock; mount on base card; add gold cord
Stamp sentiment on base card and gold edge; gold edge piece Q and
mat; add 3 brads; mount on base card
Add piece D to purple base card; gold edge base card; gold edge
piece F, mat with cardstock and gold edge; mount on base card; stamp
sentiment on die cut oval; mat oval; attach brads; mount on base card
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Stamp base card with fern stamp; gold edge piece C; mat with
cardstock; mount on base card; stamp sentiment on die cut tag; mat tag
with cardstock; mount on base card with foam tape, add gold cord
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Helping hints
Vary card size
Gold edge all pieces at once
Change embellishment depending on card
recipient
Change card background using new stamp
Still one piece of stamped paper left? Create
another pocket card!
Change card fold style for new look (see Card 2)
Tear mat or patterned paper instead of cutting
(see Cards 5 and 6)
Vary card orientation
9
Stamp base card with fern stamp; Gold edge and mat piece E ; mount
on base card; add gold cord
Vary base card colour (see Card 7)

Vary cardstock mat colour
Each quarter of the stamped sheet has the same
dimensions. If you prefer cards made with pieces
from one quarter, substitute those cutting
guidelines for another quarter.
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Gold edge base card; stamp cardstock with fern stamp; gold edge
piece G, mat with cardstock; mount to base card; stamp die cut tag with
fern and sentiment stamps; add gold ribbon, mount on base card with
foam tape
Download this template at www.scrapbookandcards.com/magazine

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Easy,
Detailed,
Expert
By Robin Wade
hether you are just getting started in

the world of scrapbooking or have been
doing it for years, Easy, Detailed, Expert can
guide you to creating designs that suit your
style and scrapbooking level.
ndrea is the youngest of our four

daughters, and the only one not yet in
school. Because of this, I get to spend a lot
of time with her ... playing with her, reading
to her, and I especially enjoy watching her
just doing her thing.
These photos and layouts were inspired by
her love of dressing-up, music and dance.
She loves to play dress-up ... almost on a
daily basis! On this particular day, she
decided that she would dance for me she
looked so little in her sparkly pink dance
outfit and BIG pink bow that I couldn't resist
taking a whole bunch of photos. The title,
"Tiny Dancer, came to me immediately!
It's moments like these that I want to
preserve forever in my scrapbooks.
Easy Layout
It's not hard to take a few simple elements and turn them
into a lasting memory. This layout uses only two coordinating patterned papers, cardstock and a few simple
embellishments to capture the innocence and beauty of
a child ... and a memory that will last a lifetime.
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Detailed Layout
Adding additional embellishments, including ric rac
ribbon, the Pillow Chips and some more Prima Flowers,
as well as matting and moving the photos, creates a
nice balance. A third patterned paper was added to
provide more contrast.
Expert Layout
layers and ink! Extra embellishments were layered
Add
over the photos and the smaller photo was placed on an
angle. Also added was a hand cut title and the edges
were inked for contrast. A third mat was inserted under
the smaller photo to coordinate with the colour used for
the hand cut title.
Supplies for all three layouts: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Autumn Leaves Embellishments, Autumn Leaves, Prima Flowers, Making Memories, Sizzix
Additional supplies used for the Detailed layout: Embellishments, Autumn Leaves, Prima Flowers, Making Memories
Additional supplies used to create the Expert layout: Ink, Tim Holtz Embellishments, Autumn Leaves

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STAINGRADE ARMOIR
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The Scrapbook Armoire will become the centerpiece of any room in your home.
There is no need to take up your dining room table or designate an entire room for your love
of album making; you can now organize all your tools, supplies and albums in one place.
Scrapbook at anytime and when youre finished just close the armoire doors.
Its that easy! To suit your home dcor, the Scrapbook Armoire has four finishes to choose
from: maple, oak, pine or paint grade.
The piece also features: a pull out work surface, 12 deep shelves (for those 12x12 albums),
adjustable shelf heights and a large under storage area for larger totes and bags. No more
wasted time packing and unpacking supplies, with the Scrapbook Armoire
you can put all your time into creating your memories.
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tags
T
ags are another fabulous way to use up scraps of paper, fibres, embellishments, ribbons, beads
the list goes on. Pick your theme and dive into your stash of scraps! Use tags for journaling, put them on
cards, a scrapbook page or attach one to a gift! There are no hard and fast rules ... let your imagination
and creativity guide you. Careful though, once you begin creating tags, youll be hooked!
Spring
By Robin Wade Monroe, VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill,
Provocraft Ink, Stampin Up!
Embellishments, Sizzix, Prima
Friendship Garden
Spring and Bloom
By Nicole White
Cape Breton, NS
Supplies: Cardstock, DMD
Patterned Paper, Junkitz,
7gypsies Ink, The Angel
Company Embellishments,
Making Memories
By Angie Donaldson
Orlando, FL
Supplies: Cardstock, Making
Memories Ink, Bazzill
Embellishments, Prima, Offray

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LAYING THE
FOUNDATION
Paper the foundation for scrapbooking
and card making.
Pa-per : A material made of cellulose pulp, derived mainly from
wood, rags, and certain grasses, processed into flexible sheets
or rolls by deposit from an aqueous suspension, and used
chiefly for writing, printing, drawing, wrapping, and covering
walls. (Source: www.dictionary.com)
What makes paper?
Cellulose is the foundation for making paper it is found in
trees, recycled paper and vegetable fibres. Cellulose, a natural plant material is converted to pulp, a concentrated fibre
mixture in liquid form. If the foundation for the pulp is wood,
chemicals would be added to remove lignin if the lignin is not
removed, the paper will only be suitable for newsprint, since the
paper will yellow easily and become brittle.
Paper Weight
Different thicknesses or weights of paper are available and
should be chosen according to your scrapbooking or cardmaking project. Paper can be thin like an onion-skin or thicker
cardstock or Bristol board, or can be as thick as chipboard.
Can you imagine trying to stand a card made from onion-skin
paper, or how heavy a scrapbook containing Bristol board layouts would be? When purchasing your paper or card stock, we
recommend that you determine if it will be strong enough for
your specific projects not all papers are strong enough for all
crafts!
Texture and Surfaces
Paper can be smooth, have a linen or eggshell finish, or an
embossed surface. Vellum paper, while no longer made from
animal skin, has a special finish making it translucent. Its important to remember that a papers texture will determine how it
will react to ink. The more glossy and smooth the piece of
paper, the less likely the ink will absorb into the paper and
bleed. Another important point to remember is that certain inks
may need to be heat set to dry completely, regardless of the
type of paper your have put the ink on.
Changing Foundations
Paper is continually changing, both in terms of what it is used
for and what it is made of. Most of the worlds paper (approximately 95%) is made from wood. Different types of trees are
used to make the pulp that eventually ends up as the foundation of the papers we use. Did you know that the type of wood
used in the paper-making process determines the characteristics of the paper being made? Softwood trees have longer
fibers, which traditionally makes strong paper. Hardwood trees
have shorter fibres, which give paper bulk.
Other forms of pulp for making paper are cotton, flax, linen and
hemp. Cotton pulp is produced from the short seed hairs of the
cotton plant. When used to make paper, longer fibers tend to
make strong paper. Cotton produces soft, bulky, high quality
paper. Did you know that paper currency is made from cotton
pulp?
Flax plants yield fibres needed to create linen cloth the short
fibers produced by the Flax plant are used to make paper.
Linen paper is made from linen rags that are ground in a
beater. This produces very high quality paper.
First used during the 1st Century (C.E.) in China, Hemp has a
very high cellulose content which makes it one of the oldest
foundations for paper.
Colours
From red to yellow to blues and browns, paper is available in a
rainbow of colours. The colour can be consistent throughout
the paper or card stock, or the product may have a white
core. This will create different effects depending on the technique being used. When solid coloured paper is torn, the edges
are still coloured. These rough edges will usually hold colour
well, creating beautiful effects. Tearing a piece of paper that
has a white core will have a different effect as youll see the
colour surface fade to white, then back to the colour at the
back of the papers surface.
Without paper, scrapbooking and card making

would not have a foundation a great foundation
to build on!
*Source: SciZone, How Paper is Made, Retrieved February 2006, from http://www.ontariosciencecentre.ca/scizone/e3/paper/made.asp
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project
Spring
Blooms...
In a Box
by Nicole White
To create this stunning box,

you will need to use the
following supplies
Wooden box
Sanding block
Utility knife
Mod Podge
Foam brush
Paint and paint brush
Ink pad
Silk flower and button
Fibre
Patterned papers
Chipboard frame
Stickers
Instructions:
1. Remove hardware with a small screwdriver
2. Lightly sand with sanding block
(or fine grain sandpaper)
3. Pick out your papers (Scenic Route papers
used in this example)
4. Measure and cut to fit the bottom of the box
5. Using a foam brush, apply Mod Podge all
around the bottom of the box
6. With the utility knife carefully cut off any
excess paper
7. Lightly sand all edges
8. Repeat steps 4 - 7 for the top
9. Paint the inside of the box, top and bottom

10. Measure and cut paper for the very top of
the box
11. Ink all edges with an ink pad
12. Using your computer, print the words
bloom, flowers, seeds, spring and cut in
thin strips; glue all around the top
13. Optional step: Apply a coat of Mod Podge
to all paper edges
14. Cut your paper into a square, add a

chipboard frame, then, using a needle
threaded with fibre, attach the button; sew
edges; glue to box top
15. Add alphabet stickers (BasicGrey stickers
used in this example)
16. Re-attach hardware
Fill with seed packets for a cute gift!

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Based ona
Sketch
accomplished scrapbook sketch designer. The
team was free to combine the sketch with their
own personality and product choices to show different interpretations. Here are five layouts, and one
card that use the same framework, but produce
different results. You can see how Nicky interpreted
the sketch to create a beautiful card.
sketch, by definition, is a preliminary
drawing for later elaboration. Sketches have

become an important part of the planning
Next time you have a creative block consider

using a sketch as your starting point, and use the
time saved to enjoy the creative process.
process for many scrapbookers and card makers

as a way to save time and create a balanced
layout.
A layout sketch is a simplified drawing of a layout
design, showing the locations of photographs,
journaling, embellishments, and a title. While a
great starting place, a design sketch does not
replace an individuals creativity.
Our Design Team was asked to create their own
layouts based on a sketch by Nicole White, an
Active? Just a Bit!

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Supplies: Cardstock, DMD Patterned Paper, Junkitz, Autumn Leaves, KI

Memories Font, Two Peas In A Bucket Embellishments, Imagination
Project, Making Memories, Marayuma
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Birthday Girl
By Robin Wade, Monroe, VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Tim Coffey, K & Company
Ink, Tim Holtz Embellishments, Tim Coffey K & Company, Prima Flowers,
Making Memories, Scrapworks
The Joy of Spring

By John Simpson, Toronto, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Sweetwater Font, CK
Far Out, Wistful Embellishments, Prima Flowers, Making Memories,
American Crafts, Speedball Art, Lasting Impressions
Guy Stuff
By Jen Walker, Markham, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, DCWV Patterned Paper, Junkitz Embellishments,
DCWV, Junkitz
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Everyday Moments
By Dianne Glass, Richmond Hill, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, BasicGrey Stamps,
Technique Tuesday, Making Memories Embellishments, Wild Asparagus,
QuicKutz, Making Memories, May Arts
Enjoy!
By Nicky Manel, Thornhill, ON
Supplies: Patterned Paper, KI Memories Stamps, Hero Arts,
Penny Black, Paper Inspirations, Magenta
Show us your design!

Please use this sketch, also designed by Nicole White, to design your own
scrapbook pages and send them to us for a future publication. Visit us online
at www.scrapbookandcards.com for details on how to send us your
submissions.
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one card,
many looks
Friendship comes when you least expect it!
Purpose: Take a class or two to develop your stamping skills at a local scrapbooking store.
Lunch Bunch Thornhill, ON.

Back row left to right: Tonie, Hannah, Evelyn, Irene
Front row left to right: Michelle, Emilie, Donna
Outcome: Seven women friends creating memories of their own!

After taking a local scrapbook class, Donna, Irene, Hannah, Emilie, Michelle, Evelyn and Tonie realized that there was more to
card making than just skill and creativity there was friendship.
These seven women instantly hit it off and decided to get together on a regular basis during their lunch, whether at one of their
homes, or at a local scrapbook store. Getting together was about more than their shared passion for card making, it was about
themselves as individuals, creating bonds of friendship.
Coming from diverse backgrounds, this Thornhill Ontario lunch bunch not only enjoys sharing their talents and skills, creativity and
ideas with each other, but they also enjoy spending time together shopping, or taking day trips. One thing is for sure, regardless of
what theyre doing, youll always hear lots and lots of laughter coming from this lunch bunch!
Sealed with a Kiss, By Irene Greenberg, Toronto, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Hollos Stamps, Paper Inspirations, Magenta Ink,
Versamark, Marvy Markers Embellishments, Offray
Happy Birthday to You, By Tonie Scauzillo, North York, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Paper Inspirations, Hero Arts Ink,
Marvy Markers Embellishments, Stickles, Hero Arts
From the Heart, By Hannah Rubenstein, Thornhill, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Rubber Soul, Hero Arts Ink,
Memories, Stampin Up! Embellishments, Offray
Happy Birthday, By Michelle Bernick, Toronto, ON

Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamp, Northwoods Rubber Stamps Ink,
Memories Embellishments, Offray, Glamour Dust, QuicKutz
Happy Everything, By Emilie Block, Thornhill, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Penny Black, Wordsworth Ink,
Memories Embellishments, Offray
Keep in Touch, By Donna McIntyre, Toronto, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps, Stampin Up!, Hero Arts Ink,
Stampin Up! Embellishments, Stampin Up!, Offray
Tell us about your friendships...

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NEWPRODUCTS
Ranger
is proud to introduce
QuickStampz...
turning die-cutters into happy stampers...Get more from your
QuicKutz! Introducing QuickStampz--the revolutionary system
designed to turn all of your QuicKutz alphabets, shapes and
GooseBumpz dies into stamps! The new QuickStampz kit gives
you all the tools you need to turn your die collection
into a stamp collection!
www.quickutz.com
a colorful collection of new Tim

Holtz Distress Ink! Tim selected
these 12 colors to complement
our original line of Inks bringing
the total Distress palette to 24.
These acid-free, non-toxic, fade
resistant, water-based dye inks
are perfect for the new vintage,
stained, and aged effects
crafters are creating for their
scrapbooks, cards, rubber stamping and altered art
pieces. Produce a weathered look on papers, hand
coloredphotos, fibers, ribbon, wood and more.
Distress Inks are also highly embossable! Our new
Distress Ink pads and Reinkers are available in 12
cleverly named colors. Ink pads are packaged in the
classic Distress case with 2"x2" raised felt pads and Reinkers
come in.5 oz. amber glass eye drop applicator bottles.
www.rangerink.com
Introducing
Doodle-Rubs by Polar Bear Press.

Put your pens and markers down!
Simply rub-on the doodle of your choice
and forget about it! 8 designs including
Spring and love sayings, heart dot drawings,
blooms and borders, Doodle-Rub Bugs and 2
Alphabets.
www.polarbearpress.com
Introducing the new Spring Collection

by Crate Paper
Experience the classic and timeless designs in each unique
pattern. Every custom paper is crafted with a fresh and simple
style that will add rustic charm and elegance to any project.
www.cratepaper.com
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Catherine and Lisa from Crate Paper
What happens in Vegas doesnt always stay in Vegas! On January

30th, a few members of the Scrapbook & Cards Today team headed
to Las Vegas, Nevada for the 65th winter Craft and Hobby
Associations (CHA) trade show.
CHA is the largest craft and hobby show in the world with over 1,100
manufacturer exhibitors drawing 8,000 visitors from over 50 countries.
The show is attended by retailers, on-line retailers, designers, professional crafters, publishers, as well as Media companies spanning the globe.
The focus of CHA is to launch and debut new and upcoming products. Attendees also have the opportunity to attend over 80 different
educational classes to learn new skills, and its a great place to get to
know your peers in the industry. CHA is also a wonderful forum for
developing business strategies.
The My Sentiments Exactly! gang in front of their booth
Our team took full advantage of the great manufacturer classes

offered from Bazzill, Daisy Ds, The Stamping Barn, Hero Arts, and
FancyPants.
Experiencing Vegas is an incredible thrill there is no other way you
can visit Paris, New York and Venice all in one afternoon. But what was
even more incredible, was experiencing the buzz of excitement that
could be felt on the trade show floor, knowing that this industry continues to grow and thrive even over 3,000 miles away from home.
SCT in Vegas! From left to right: Tracy, Jen, Catherine

and Sarah
The trade show provided the opportunity for Scrapbook & Cards Today
to meet many of our colleagues and partners from within this fabulous
industry, as well as the chance to see what trends are emerging in
2006. Samples of some of these new products are displayed in our
New Products section, which highlights some of our favorite picks.
We highly anticipate the summer CHA Convention and Trade Show
being held July 21st to July 23rd in Chicago and look forward to seeing
what else this creative and dynamic industry will bring to scrapbookers,
stampers and paper crafters alike. Look for our summer CHA favorite
picks in upcoming issues of Scrapbook & Cards Today.
TRENDS
the return of decorative scissors,
doodling with white, big flowers,
lots of rub ons and bold colours!
Doodlebugs booth this booth was so sweet we had

to share this with you!
What Happens in Vegas

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pring Gallery 2006
Precious Jewel
By Catherine Tachdjian, Markham, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Vellum, It takes Two Hero Arts
hat smell do you
associate with spring?
The Lonely Spring Flower

By Michelle Tardie, Richmond, VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Prism Patterned Paper, Polar Bear
Press Embellishments, Polar Bear Press, QuicKutz,
Making Memories, Die Cuts With a View
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usan achieved perfect balance by
coordinating her patterned papers,

stitching and ribbon across both
layouts. The hinges also provide a
perfect journaling opportunity!
First Taste of Spring

By Susan Shoemaker, Brooklin, ON
Supplies: Patterned Paper, KI Memories, Carolees Creations Ink, VersaColor Font (Childish) Lettering Delights, (Doodle Daisy, Mans Print)
Creating Keepsakes Embellishments, PolyShrink, Making Memories, Mungyo
Spring 2006

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Kate
By Gretchen McElveen, Richmond, VA
Supplies: Cardstock, Colormate Patterned Paper, Chatterbox Embellishments, Chatterbox, Prima Flowers, Making Memories,
Heidi Swapp
A mothers love
perceives no impossibilities
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Paddock
GALLERY
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Love
By Donna McIntyre, Toronto, ON
Courtney
By Jen Walker, Markham, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, Autumn Leaves
Embellishments, Hot Off the Press
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Stamps,

Stampin Up!, Hero Arts, My
Sentiments Exactly Ink, Tombow,
Marvy Embellishments, Offray
So Adored
By Lauralinda Rudy, Markham, ON
Supplies: Patterned Paper, Aunt Gertis Garden, SEI Embellishments, Heidi Swapp, Making Memories, Vario, Glue Dots
Spring 2006

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heri used different embellishments with the same theme in a collage style you can see
how stunning the effect is.
A Moment in Spring
By Sheri East, Waterloo, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, KI Memories Embellishments, K & Company, Heidi Swapp, Doodlebug, Sanook,
Bound & Determined, Creative Impressions, Dj vu, My Minds Eye, Creative Impressions and American Craft
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Watching A Bug
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper,
KI Memories Font, Two Peas in a Bucket
Embellishments, KI Memories, Artic Frog
Welcome Spring
By Kristen Deeth, Oshawa, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Paper Garden Patterned Paper, Karen Foster, EK Success Embellishments, Making Memories, unknown
risten has used repetition to unify her layout. Notice the different size photos cropped in different ways works beauti-
fully when the same theme is carried through. Poem written by Kristens daughter who was in grade four!
Spring 2006

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I Love My Dad
By Kim Jones, Kitchener, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, KI Memories Ink, Ranger Font, Nirvana
Embellishments, Bazzill, Making Memories
Happy Birthday
By Melanie Gooding, Kitchener, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned
Paper, Chatterbox Embellishments,
Making Memories, May Arts
You Bring Me Joy

By Cherie Nymeyer, Cambridge, ON
Supplies: Cardstock, Bazzill Patterned Paper, KI Memories Stamps, My Sentiments
Exactly Ink, Close To My Heart Embellishments, Prima Flowers, Heidi Swapp
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MARKETPLACE
AMANDAS PHOTOGRAPHY
Amanda Watson
Owner
905 436 0909
Wholesale
inquiries only please.
220 Homestead Drive

Oshawa, Ontario L1J 8J1
email: amandasphotography@sympatico.ca
AVAILABLE AT:
www.endearingmemories.ca
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DIRECTORY
Eastern Ontario
Defining Moments Scrapbooking
159 Front Street
Belleville, ON K8N 2Y6
(613) 969-7887
www.definingmoments.ca
Endless Memories
3825 Richmond Road
Ottawa, ON K2H 1A5
(613) 726-6332
www.endlessmemoriesonline.com
Learning Factory
175 Lynden Road, Unit 10
Brantford, ON N3T 5L8
(519) 756-7550
www.learningfactory.ca
Two Scrapbook Friends

370 Eastbridge Blvd.
Waterloo, ON N2K 4P1
(519) 746-6672
www.twoscrapbookfriends.tk
Picture Perfect Your Scrapbooking

Superstore
1175 Stone Church Road East
Hamilton, ON L8W 2C6
(905) 318-1233
www.pictureperfectstore.com
Central Ontario
Heathers Stamping Haven

250 Greenbank Road
Nepean, ON K2H 8X4
(613) 726-0030
www.heathersstamping.com
Scrapbook Central @ The Camera

Place
111 Fourth Avenue
Ridley Square Plaza
St. Catharines, ON L2S 3P5
(905) 688-3747
www.cameraplaceniagara.com
Lasting Memories Scrapbooking

Essentials
2803 Princess Street
Kingston, ON K7P 2X1
(613) 384-6354
jan@lasting-memories.ca
Scrapping from A to Z
235 Hwy. #8
Stoney Creek, ON L8G 1E2
(905) 664-4186
wendy@quickclic.net
Pages in Time
23 Dundas Street East
Napanee, ON K7R 1H5
(613) 354-6513
www.pagesintime.ca
Scrapping Turtle
1441 King Street North
St. Jacobs, ON N0B 2N0
(519) 664-3951
www.scrappingturtle.com
Scrapbooking Caf
5929 Jeanne DArc Blvd.
Orleans, ON K1C 6V8
(613) 837-5505
www.scrapbookingcafe.ca
Simply Scrapping Inc.

927 King Street East, Unit 105
Cambridge, ON N3H 3P4
(519) 650-6006
simplyscrapping@bellnet.ca
Two Witches Crop Shop

365 Winona Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1Z 5H6
(613) 321-7281
www.twowitchescropshop.com
Stamplicity
14 Clarence Street
Port Colborne, ON L3K 3E8
(905) 834-7564
www.stamplicity.com
South Central Ontario
Storybook Lane
140 Hester Street
Hamilton, ON L9A 2N8
(905) 318-6668
www.storybooklane.ca
A Scrapbookers Dream
15 Allan Drive
Bolton, ON L7E 2B5
(905) 951-9544
www.ascrapbookersdream.com
DK Scrapbook Connection
1001 Rymal Road East, Unit 9
Hamilton, ON L8W 3B7
(905) 318-0228
www.dkscrapbook.701.com
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The Memory Keeper

1119 Fennell Avenue East
Hamilton, ON L8T 1S2
(905) 318-4897
www.discountscrapbooksupplies.com
The Scrapping Bug
10 Pioneer Drive, Unit 103
Kitchener, ON N2P 2A4
(519) 895-0554
www.thescrappingbug.com
Chickadee Hollow Country Store

130 Muskoka Road South, Box 586
Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1X2
(705) 687-4333
chickhollow@bellnet.ca
Keepsake Cottage
43 West Street
Goderich, ON N7A 2K5
(519) 524-2992
info@keepsakecottage.ca
Keepsake Cottage
379 Huron Street
Stratford, ON N5A 5T6
(519) 275-2840
moreinfo@keepsakecottage.ca
Scraps of Joy
304 Dunlop Street West
Barrie, ON L4N 7L2
(705) 726-6287
scrapsofjoy@bellnet.ca
Northern Ontario
DATS Scrapbooking
513 High Street South
Thunder Bay, ON P7B 3M1
(807) 344-7702
ddigby@shaw.ca
Greater Toronto Area

Cherished Scrapbooks
3355 The Collegeway, Unit 10
Mississauga, ON L5L 5T3
(905) 286-1271
www.cherishedscrapbooks.com
Cherished Scrapbooks
8199 Yonge Street
Thornhill, ON L3T 2C6
(905) 881-4544
www.cherishedscrapbooks.com
Forever Scrapbooks
29 Plains Road West
Burlington, ON L7T 1E8
(905) 681-1985
www.foreverscrapbooks.com
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DIRECTORY
Olde Tyme Country Crafts & Studio Inc.
57 Mill Street North, Suite 107
Brampton, ON L6X 1S9
(905) 452-1271
www.oldetymecountrycrafts.com
Pointer Gifts and Crafts
8355 Woodbine Avenue, Units 1 & 2
Markham, ON L3R 2P4
(905) 940-8900
sales@pointerscrapbooking.com
Scrap 4 Fun
16630 Bayview Avenue
Newmarket, ON L3X 1X2
(905) 898-2588
scrap4fun@bellnet.ca
Scrapalicious Inc.
5170 Dixie Road, Unit 102
Mississauga, ON L4W 1E3
(905) 614-0085
sales@scrapalicious.com
Scrapbook Emporium Inc.
3 - 133 Taunton Road West
Oshawa, ON L1G 3T4
(905) 721-0183
www.scrapbookemporium.ca
Scrapbook Paradise
150A Mill Street
Milton, ON L9T 1S2
(905) 691-2265
scrapbookparadise@sympatico.ca
Scrapbooks By Design
1783 Queen Street East
Toronto, ON M4L 3Y5
(416) 690-7447
www.scrapbooksbydesign.ca
Scraps & Scribbles
4155 Fairview Street, Unit 20
Burlington, ON L7L 2A4
(905) 637-7737
www.scrapsandscribbles.com
The Workshop
100 Ringwood Drive, Unit 22
Stouffville, ON L4A 1A9
(905) 642-1742
South Western Ontario
Online Directory
All About Scrapbooks

22-24 Kent Street
Woodstock, On N4S 8L5
(519) 533-1500
www.allaboutscrapbooks.ca
Canadian Craft & Scrapbook Expo

Organizer: Adell Norg
(519) 442-0400
canscrapbookexpo@execulink.com
www.canadianscrapbookexpo.ca
Essex Home Hardwares Scrapbook

Alley,
47 Wilson Avenue
Essex, ON N8M 2L9
(519) 776-4646
jenfynbo@essexhomehardware.com
Creative Crafts and Stickers

Markham, Ontario
(905) 294-2782
jen@creativecraftsandstickers.com
www.creativecraftsandstickers.com
First Choice Trophies & Scrapbooking

160 Wallace Avenue South
Listowel, ON N4W 1X9
(519) 291-2081
firstchoice@porchlight.ca
Memories on Main Street
2519A Main Street (Lambeth)
PO Box 203
London, ON N6P 1P9
(866) 971-8300
www.memoriesonmainst.ca
Scrapaholics.A Healthy Habit
22494 Adelaide Road
Mt. Brydges, ON N0L 1W0
(519) 264-3206
www.scrapaholics.info
Scrapaholics Complete Scrapbook
Centre
625 Goderich Street
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
(519) 832-2300
www.scrapaholics.ca
Crop Around the Clock Retreat

Ontario
(519) 474-7939
croparoundtheclockretreat@yahoo.com
www.croparoundtheclockretreat.com
Endearing Memories Wholesale
Paris, Ontario
1 (888) 542-0991
info@endearingmemories.ca
www.endearingmemories.ca
Go Scrapping Retreats and Day Crops
Kitchener, Ontario
(519) 569-7094
goscrapping@rogers.com
www.goscrapping.ca
Scrapbook Studio Inc.

1890 Hyde Park Road
London, ON N6H 5L9
(519) 474-2665
info@scrapbookplus.com
Scrapping Notions
101 Queen Street East
St. Marys, ON N4X 1C3
(519) 284-9990
scrappingnotions@on.aibn.com
The Paper Pickle Company
44 Fourth Street
Chatham, ON N7M 2G2
(519) 351-5220
www.paperpickle.ca

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THELASTWORD
By John Simpson
I would not have believed it...

If someone had told me a year ago that within a year I
ing and resting better. That little smile
would own several boxes and shelves full of oddly-shaped
came back to her eyes. Life was getting better. And then
papers and ribbons, and want to own even more, I would
she very cleverly said to me one early summer evening, as
not have believed it. If someone had told me a year ago
she was cropping, would you build this page
that within a year I would invest a not-so-small fortune in
for me? My concerns about not knowing what to do, or
specialized tools, dies, stamps, ink, buttons and small plastic
messing up her work vanished in an instant, as she showed
objects known as embellishments, I would not have
me the basics, lavished me with praise, and in her own quiet
believed it. If someone had told me a year ago that within
way, started an avalanche of enthusiasm for sharing this
a year I would drive for a day and a half each way to
wonderful craft, hobby and passion that has transformed
Minneapolis in March to spend three days and evenings
both of our lives.
with 600 women in a downtown hotel, I would not have

believed it.
So, had someone told me a year ago that we would find a

way of spending plenty of quality time together, despite our
Yet this is the power of scrapbooking.
busy work lives I would not have believed it. Had someone told me a year ago that my eyes would sometimes well
Unbelievable, perhaps I have done all of these things,
up as we relived memories and put new life into old photos,
and loved doing them - so much, in fact, that I am looking
memorabilia and events, I would not have believed it. Had
forward to doing even more.
someone told me a year ago that within a year we would

be this happy, I would not have believed it.
You see, my wife began scrapbooking about a year ago as

a way to put some life balance into a hectic and stressful
work environment. The change in her was remarkable.
Yes, this is the power of scrapbooking.
Suddenly, she was evidently much happier; she was sleep-
Wed love to hear from you!

Interested in submitting an article or design to Scrapbook & Cards Today? Go to our
website www.scrapbookandcards.com/submissions and send us your designs and article
ideas we love hearing from you!

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OUR NEXT ISSUE...SUMMER 06

Digital Elements
Latest & Greatest Cameras, Printers and More
Fun with Fonts
The Many Faces of Chipboard
Fancy Folds
Celebrating...Summer
Off to the Beach
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Supplies: Patterned Paper, Gin-X Pen, Sakura Embellishments, Apple Barrel, MOD, Making Memories
Beach Vacation By Gretchen McElveen, Richmond, VA
WHATS
NEXT
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Everlasting
love is forever. your memories should last just as long.
Close To My Hearts stunning new wedding ensemble includes everything you need to celebrate your special day with style.
Contact your Consultant for more information about our exclusive Floral Impressions My Legacy album, My Reflections
scrapbooking kits, embossed photo mats, and coordinating journaling pages.
Our gorgeous new wedding collection is simply perfect. I love the sense of romance, and the convenience of having coordinating papers
for every page and project. Sherri Tozzi, CTMH Independent Consultant, Orlando, FL
www.closetomyheart.com
let me show you how
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Turning die-cutters everywhere into happy stampers.
Get more from your die-cutting system! Introducing

QuickStampz by QuicKutzthe revolutionary system
designed to turn all your QuicKutz alphabets, shapes and
embossing dies into stamps! Get to your local retailer today
to see the miracle for yourself.
www.quickutz.com
Patents pending. 2006 QuicKutz Inc. All rights reserved.

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your heart, and you dont

Letter from the Founder p. 5 Meet our Designers p. 13

Comments & Letters p. 8

From One to Ten p. 34

Easy, Detailed, Expert p. 38

Creating a New Art Form p. 18

Laying the Foundation p. 42

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Before they met...

hen I was a little girl, I used to spend

Supplies: Patterned Paper, BasicGrey Ink, Ranger Embellishments,

I never imagined my parents

Before discovering scrapbooking, Dianne

Nicky has been actively involved in paper arts

Johns artistic experience as an accomplished

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Living in Virginia, Robin has been stamping and

At a very early age, Jen realized that she

Living in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Nicole has

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a. Mini clothes pins make a neat looking flower.

Supplies used in the creation of these flowers:

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Mix and match patterned paper

Accent with ribbons or fibres

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creating a new art form

hen you see soup cans in a painting you probably

and imagery. She is a generous instructor who shares her

Dont worry little Poppet, everything will work out.

In 2002, Claudine began drawing some fun pencil sketches of