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SPECIAL EDITION ALL ABOUT THE HEIDI SWAPP MINC™
Quick Guide
PERFECT MINC PROJECTS EVERY TIME PAGE 8
Minc Freebie A SPECIAL GIFT FROM HEIDI PAGE 12
JULY 2015
Achieve amazing foil effects like never before with the NEW Minc.™ foil applicator.
LEARN MORE AT WWW.HEIDISWAPP.COM/MINC
see what’s inside We're thrilled to present this month's issue of Cut & Paste! This issue is filled with fun, easy-to-do projects featuring pretty papers and the new, innovative Heidi Swapp Minc™ machine. The Minc helps you add dazzling effects to your projects! Check out this gamechanging machine on page 4.
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MINC MACHINE
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DRINKS & THINGS
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QUICK GUIDE
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FREE PRINTABLE
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PERFECT PARTY FAVORS
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TOP PRODUCTS
amazing foil effects in minutes
Minc your drinks
tips and tricks for the best settings each time
perfect for home decor or a sweet gift
guests will love you
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ADD STUNNING FOIL EFFECTS WITH THE
minc machine ™
Create amazingfoil effects like never before with the MINC foil applicator!C ombine toner-reactive foils with laser-print designs for instant foil effects. A djustable heat settings allow for a consistent, high-quality foil transfer everytime. Whether you're creating little details or high impact wall art, the sky is the limit!
Minc™
You're Invited
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Mint Reactive Foil (#370138) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Card Set (#370213) Minc Chipboard Shapes (#370200) Minc Alphabet Stickers (#370209) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)
1. Use the Minc to add Mint Reactive Foil to the “hello” heart card and the “arrow” chipboard piece, Gold Reactive Foil to the inside of the envelope and arrow, and pink Reactive Foil to the alphabet stickers. 2. Assemble envelope with adhesive dispenser. 3. Add letter stickers to spell out “you are invited” to the front of the card.
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Minc™
Pretty Parties
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Polka Dot Alphabet (#370204) AC Cardstock - Bubblegum (#366352) American Crafts Natural Jute (#89424) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Heidi Swapp Minc Paper Pack (#370176)
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1. Use the Minc and Reactive Foils to cover the letters “PARTY” and 12”x12” cardstock. 2. Cut pennant pieces from Bubblegum cardstock. 3. Punch various circle pieces out of your choice of patterned 12”x12” paper. 4. Adhere pennant pieces together using adhesive dispenser. 5. Adhere pennant pieces and punched circles to jute.
Minc™
Drinks & Things
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) AC Cardstock - Blush (#366351) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Minc Paper Pack (#370176) Minc Chipboard Shapes (#370200)
1. Use the Minc and Reactive Foils to cover the 12”x12” cardstock and chipboard pieces. 2. Cut pennant pieces from Blush cardstock and Heidi Swapp Minc Paper Pack. 3. Staple pennants to strap pieces and adhere chipboard embellishments with dimensional dots. 4. Cut 3”x9” paper strips from the Heidi Swapp Minc Paper Pack, and adhere to milk bottles.
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A QUICK GUIDE F
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Knowing exactly what heat setting works best for var will help you get the best results from your Minc™ m guide below for a few pointers that will hel
SETTING 1: Works great for transfe
SETTING 2: Great for glassine bag
SETTING 3: Ideal for lightweight un SETTING 4: Perfect for uncoated
SETTING 5: Excellent for chipboar
FOR THE PERFECT
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rious types of projects, papers, finishes and textures machine every time you use it. Check out our quick lp you add incredible foil effects like a pro!
ers not requiring heat - pressure only
gs and lightweight coated paper
ncoated paper, vellum and glossy stickers cardstock and printed overlays
rd and thin fabric
Minc™
Hello Sunshine
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Paper Pack (#370176) Minc Chipboard Shapes (#370200) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)
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1. Use the Heidi Swapp Minc machine to add foil to your polka dot 12”x12” paper. 2. Repeat the foiling process for the Minc butterflies, tags and paper phrases. 2. Adhere a photo and embellish and journal as desired.
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Sweet Treats
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Cupcake Wraps and Toppers (#370227) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)
1. Use the Minc and Reactive Foils to cover the cupcake wrappers and banners from the pack. 2. Add the foiled flags to the cupcake sticks with adhesive dispenser. 3. Insert sticks in cupcakes. 4. Place cupcakes in wrappers.
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A SPECIAL GIFT FROM HEIDI
custom print If you're ready to try your hand at a personalized project, I've got just the thing! I created this free printable just for you! Simply print it out using a laser printer* and run it through the Minc™ using your favorite foil. Frame it or hang it—it's the perfect piece of decor!
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*Toner-reactive foil will not work with inkjet printers.
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The Perfect Favors
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Butterflies (#370199) Minc Paper Pack (#370176) Minc Chipboard Shapes (#370200) We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board (#662530) AC Cardstock - Bubblegum (#366353) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)
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1. Use the Minc and Reactive Foils to cover the 12”x12” paper, butterflies, and chipboard pieces. 2. Following the instructions on the punch board, create three 4x4x4 (10.16 x 10.16 x 10.16 cm) boxes. 3. Cut 1-inch strips of Bubblegum cardstock. 4. Adhere pink strips to each box exterior. 5. Embellish each box with butterflies and chipboard pieces.
Minc™
Hello Sunshine
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Silver Reactive Foil (#369976) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Hot Pink Reactive Foil (#369982) Minc Mint Reactive Foil (#370138) 12x12 Minc Paper Pad (#370176) Minc Pinwheels (#370225) Minc Paper Phrases (#370208) Minc Ephemera (#370201) Minc Tags (#370191)
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Add silver foil to ledger paper from 12x12 Paper Pad.
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Cut large polka dot paper to 5.5”x7” (13.97x17.78 cm) and add gold foil.
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Adhere polka dot piece to center of ledger paper.
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Add photo to bottom right corner of polka date paper, as shown.
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Add hot pink foil to solid side of pinwheel and silver foil to patterned side. Assemble pinwheel and add to layout.
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Add desired foil to remaining embellishments.
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Adhere embellishments to layout as shown.
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Add journaling to “noted” card.
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Minc™
Utterly Adorable
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973) Minc Paper Pack (#370176) Minc Chipboard Shapes (#370200) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) American Crafts This to That Dimensional Dots (#61709)
1. Use the Minc to add Pink, Gold, and Rose Gold Reactive Foil to the dot 12”x12” paper and chipboard pieces. 2. Cut 12”x12” paper pieces to 5”x10” pieces and fold in half. Adhere sides and bottom with adhesive dispenser making a pocket. 3. Cut a 1” strip of the pink solid paper (from the paper pad) and wrap around the top of patterned paper sacks. 4. Adhere chipboard pieces with dimensional dots. 5. Insert desired napkins and silverware.
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Minc™
Hooray!
Supplies: Heidi Swapp Minc™ Foil Applicator (#370124) Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137) Minc Rose Gold Reactive Foil (#369975) American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740) Minc Cake Toppers (#370224) Minc 3D Butterflies (#370199)
1. Use the Minc and Reactive Foils to cover the “Hooray” cake topper and butterfly piece. 2. Adhere cake topper to skewer sticks. 3. Glue butterfly to cake topper and add embroidery floss as desired.
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EDITOR'S PICKS:
top products MINC™ EDITION
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Butterflies Help your projects standout with 3D butterflies! Add foil to create customized embellishments or room décor! Each pack includes 32 pieces. (#370199)
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Ephemera Get creative with delightful, trendy ephemera that feature fun phrases, words, numbers and designs. Each pack includes 48 pieces. (#370201)
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Pinwheels Amp up your party décor with stunning pinwheels! Each pinwheel is double sided and offers tons of creative possibilities! (#370225)
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Chipboard Shapes Add cute sentiments or fun shapes to all your creative projects with Minc Chipboard Shapes. They’re perfect for adding to cards, layouts, DIY projects and so much more! (#370200)
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Chipboard Frames Frame your favorite moments with designer chipboard frames! Adorn DIY projects, scrapbook layouts, cards and more with these stunning frames. (#370194)
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