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FEBRUARY 2016
see what’s inside Welcome to the February issue of Cut & Paste! As we welcome a new month, we're excited to present new creative inspiration that will get you crafting in no time! Get ready for some great ideas for your home, memory book and more. Create these projects as-is or for a new challenge, adapt them to your specific style!
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DIY PARTY
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TINY GIFT BOXES
customize your next event
perfect for treats & trinkets
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PROJECT LIFE
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DIY SHOP 3
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PAPER FORTUNE COOKIES
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FEBRUARY'S TOP PRODUCTS
add variety to your albums with new editions & value kits
mix & match the basics
crafting is in your future
our top picks
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Preparing for the party is half the fun with the new DIY Party collection from We R Memory Keepers. Customize your next event with easy-to-make decor, tassels, hanging lanterns, ruffled rosettes and much more with the Fringe & Score Board! Complete your event with the help of the Confetti and Garland Punches.
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Tiny Gift Boxes
Supplies: We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punchboard (#662530) DIY Party Cardstock Paper Pad (#6607823) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) Ribbon
1. Create 4” x 4” x 4” (10.16 cm x 10.16 cm x 10.16 cm) gift boxes using the DIY party cardstock and the 1-2-3 punchboard. 2. Fill box with a treat or gift and close using the tabs. 3. Cut 3” (7.62 cm) hearts using the silver from the paper pad. 4. Tie ribbon around the box. 5. Attach heart using dimensional glue dots.
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Party Drinks
Supplies: DIY Party Cardstock Paper Pad (#6607823) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Fringe and Score Board (#6607755) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Mylar Pack (#6607922) Soda Straws Twine
1. Cut a strip of the blue and white polka dot cardstock long enough to fit around your bottle and approximately 3” (7.61 cm) wide. 2. Cut a second strip of the silver cardstock about ¼” wider then the previous strip. Mount the blue and white strip onto the silver using adhesive and attach to bottle. 3. Using the Fringe and Score Board and the mylar to make the tassels. Trim to desired length. 4. Wrap the mylar tassels and straw with twine and wrap around the top of the bottle.
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Rosette Garland
Supplies: We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Paper Pad (#6607823) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Fringe and Score Board (#6607755) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Garland Punch (#6607809) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)
1. Select papers from paper pad. 2. Using the garland punch, punch out several circles and link together. 3. Using the fringe and score board and make rosettes. It can take 3-4 sheets to make a large rosette. 4. Cut a large circle for the center of the rosette and attach using adhesive. 5. Cut a heart and mount onto the circle using the dimensional dots.
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Paper Party Lanterns
Supplies: DIY Party Cardstock Paper Pad (#6607823) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Fringe and Score Board (#6607755) We R Memory Keepers DIY Party Mylar Pack (#6607922) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)
1. Select papers from the paper pad. 2. Use the Fringe and Score Board to cut the lanterns. Use adhesive to make the lantern secure. 3. Cut a 1� (2.54 cm) strip of paper and attach to the insides of the lantern as a handle. 4. Cut the mylar 2� wide and long enough to wrap around your lantern. 5. Using the Fringe and Score Board, cut on both sides of the mylar leaving the center intact. 6. Attach mylar to the top and bottom of the lantern to create a fringe.
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Hearty Cupcakes
Supplies: DIY Party Cardstock Paper Pad (#6607823) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Wooden Skewers Scissors
1. Using the blue and white polka dot cardstock, cut two 2” x 12“ (5.08 cm x 35.48 cm) strips of silver paper and fold back and forth accordion style. 2. Attach the two ends of the paper using adhesive to create a rosette. 3. Cut 2” (5.08 cm) hearts using the silver paper from the paper pad and adhere to the top of the rosette using dimensional dots. 4. Attach rosettes onto a wooden skewer and place into cupcakes or cake. 5. Cut cupcake liner with the blue and white polka dot paper.
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1-2-3 Treat Bags
Supplies: We R Memory Keepers Alphabet Punch Board (#660889) DIY Party Confetti Punch (#660779) DIY Party Cardstock Paper Pad (#6607823) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Party Sacks Tissue Paper
1. Using the Alphabet Punch Board and your choice of cardstock, cut out the numbers 1, 2 & 3. 2. Using the Confetti Punch and cardstock, punch confetti using the light blue and dark blue papers. 3. Attach confetti to the numbers using adhesive. 4. Mount the numbers onto the goodie bags using dimensional dots. 5. Fill bags with treats and top off with tissue paper.
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NEW FROM PROJECT LIFE editions & value kits
Easily create beautiful, eyecatching memory books and creative projects with the new assortment of products from Project Life. New Core Kits, Value Kits and Themed Cards are sure to add variety and customization to your albums! They're filled with vibrant colors, cute icons, fun phrases and trendy handlettering. Each new kit has a different look and feel and is perfect for a different occasion or event. Check out the new editions for some great inspiration that will get you crafting in no time!
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This Week in Review
Supplies: Wonderful Core Kit (#380307) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Sheet Protectors Scissors Pen
Tips for Your Pocket Pages
1. Use a corner rounder to finish the edges of your photographs. 2. Make sure to record your memories as much as possible! 3. Record dates whenever possible—you'll love knowing in the future. 4. Use a pen specifically made for scrapbooking so you won't have smudges or smears. 5. Use photos that coordinate well with each other to tell a story. 6. Date stamps are a quick and easy way to record important dates.
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Good Times
Supplies: Sprinkles Value Kit (#380627) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Sheet Protectors Scissors Pen
Tips for Your Pocket Pages
1. Use dimensional dots to attach ephemera and create dimension. 2. Record dates whenever possible—you'll love knowing in the future. 3. Use a pen specifically made for scrapbooking so you won't have smudges or smears. 4. Use photos that coordinate well with each other to tell a story. 5. To add dimension to a Project Life layout, add ephemera or paper clips to the outside of the sheet protector. 6. Following a basic template for all your layouts will create a cohesive memory album.
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Bloom Where You're Planted
Supplies: Currently Edition Core Kit (#380619) Currently Edition Paperclips (#380623) Currently Edition Flair Badges (#380424) Currently Edition Photo Frames (#380626) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Sheet Protectors Scissors Pen
Tips for Your Pocket Pages
1. Use the frames around the title pictures. 2. Use dimensional dots to attach ephemera and create dimension. 3. Use a pen specifically made for scrapbooking so you won't have smudges or smears. 4. Use photos that coordinate well with each other to tell a story. 5. To add dimension to a Project Life layout, add ephemera or paper clips to the outside of the sheet protector.
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If you're looking to change things up with your next album, make sure to check out the newest Core Kits, Value Kits and Themed Cards from Project Life. The varied styles, colors and themes are perfect for customizing your next creative project!
Documented The Documented Themed Cards are filled with bold, neon colors and sweet nothings that are perfect for capturing your favorite moments.
Sprinkles
The Sprinkles Value Kit will perfectly capture any party or celebration with sweet phrases and cute designs.
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Capture all your travels and adventures exactly as you remember them with the new Wander Edition. Its bright colors and cute icons make it perfect for documenting any adventure, big or small.
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and memories be the stars ook pages with the new on! This collection pairs ith beautiful handlettering of color to highlight and ur favorite moments.
Charming
The Charming Themed Cards have soft, watercolor tones with sweet florals and delicate patterns.
Keep the positive vibes coming with the new Wonderful Edition! This collection is filled with uplifting phrases, oversized icons and hand-drawn lettering to give a personalized touch to your albums.
this & that
The This & That Value Kit is all about opposites attracting and documenting real life as it happens. Jumbo numbers and bright colors bring your everyday to life.
The popular, on-trend DIY Shop collection is back with even more versatile products! DIY Shop 3 is filled with eye-catching stationery essentials for your workspace as well as fun party and papercrafting supplies that mix neutrals with foil and glitter touches. This collection is ready-to-use and offers tons of items that are ideal for embellishing or sparking fun, new ideas.
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To Do In 2016
Supplies: American Craft Cork Thickers (#370864) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock - White (#71081) Kraft (#71464) Frame
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1. Use American Crafts 12x12 White cardstock as the background. 2. Select words or phrases and place Thickers onto white cardstock. 3. Choose a 2 x 3� photo and mount onto Kraft paper. 4. Place cardstock into frame and display.
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Heart Card Gift Tag
Supplies: DIY Shop Wordfetti Stickers (#370867) American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock - Crimson (#71029) Kraft (#71464) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Hole Punch Twine Gift Box
1. Cut a large heart using the Crimson cardstock. 2. Cut a slightly smaller heart using the Kraft cardstock and adhere onto the other heart. 3. Mount the Wordfetti stickers using dimensional dots onto the cardstock heart. 4. Punch holes on each side of the heart. 5. Attach twine through the holes and tie onto the lid of the box.
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Paper Fortune Cookies
Supplies: American Crafts Cardstock - Crimson (#71029) Flamingo (#71498) DIY Shop Wordfetti Stickers (#370867) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) White Paper Scissors 3.5 – 4” Lid
1. Trace a 3.5 – 4” lid onto the cardstock using the Crimson and Flamingo cardstock. 2. Fold circle in half, but don’t crease it just yet. 3. Form a crease on the fold but not across the entire circle. Crease only the center inch of the circle. 4. Open the circle back up, and fold it in half again, this time in the opposite direction from the crease just made. 5. Gently push the fold inward with your index finger while using your thumb and middle finger to bring both ends together. 6. Cut the plain white paper into strips and attach Wordfetti stickers using dimensional dots. 7. Slip a fortune in the opening on the side before bringing both ends completely together, and use a piece of the adhesive tape near the fold to hold the fortune cookie's shape.
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Ampersand Note Board
Supplies: DIY Shop Cork Ampersand (#370886) DIY Shop Phrase Stickers (#370867) American Crafts Cardstock – Black (#71082) 1 ½” Hole Punch 2” Hole Punch Black String Pins
1. Place pins around the outside and inside edges of the cork ampersand. 2. Tie string around one pin and begin lacing the string back, forth and across to create a unique pattern on the ampersand. 3. Using both hole punches, cut both 1½” and 2” (0.59 cm and 0.787 cm) circles. 4. Attach word phrases to circles and pin to ampersand. 5. Attach messages, photos or notes, as desired.
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DIY Shop 3
Together Forever
Supplies: DIY Shop Cards & Envelopes (#370878) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock - Black (#71082) White (#71081)
1. Use American Crafts 12x12 Black cardstock as the background. 2. Choose 4 cards and trim off of the back of the card using the front as a back for your photos. 3. Trim photos to 4” x 6” and attach to white cardstock. 4. Trim cardstock so it will create a ¼” border around the photo. Center and adhere to the top of the card. 5. Mount the cards onto the layout using the dimensional dots. 6. Cut 2 gold strips from the gold and black striped card to place across the center of the layout. 7. Cut another 5 ½” (13.97 cm) x 2 ¼“ (5.71 cm) strip from the striped card and adhere to white cardstock. Trim white cardstock to create a border and attach to center of the card. 8. Hand cut or use a cutting machine to cut your word of choice and attach with dimensional dots to the top of the card strip. 9. Hand write the date and do some journaling on the top right card.
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Easily create an assortment of letters and number with the Alphabet Punch Board by We R Memory Keepers. Create banners for parties and other events in no time! (#660889)
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Create beautiful pocket page layouts with the Sprinkles Value Kit from Project Life速. It's perfect for capturing any party or celebration with sweet phrases and cute designs. (#380627)
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Add the perfect finishing touch to creative projects with paperclips from the Project Life Currently Edition. Each clip includes a designer topper for a fun look! (#380623)
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Highlight special days and events with the This & That Value Kit from Project Life. This kit has fun jumbo numbers and bright colors that bring your everyday to life. (#380628)
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Adorn your projects with stylish Flair Badges from the Currently Edition by Project Life. Self-adhesive pieces are perfect for a wide variety of projects! (#380624)
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Preparing the party is half the fun! Create tassels, lanterns, rosettes and more with the new Fringe & Score Board from We R Memory Keepers. Perfect for parties, gifts, papercrafting and more. (#660775)
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Calling all party planners! The Confetti Punch from We R Memory Keepers is the perfect companion for all your DIY parties. Make your own confetti quickly and easily! (#660779)
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