MAY/JUNE 2013
HOW–TO
INSIGHTS
Stamp It! Techniques............. 16
Dear Go-to Gals .................. 14
Join Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Jennifer McGuire and friends as they show you how to create beautiful backgrounds with a variety of stamps and ink.
Our experts share ideas for creating graduation cards for all ages that don’t incorporate the expected mortarboard.
Paper Crafts 101 ................. 20 Join Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Windy Robinson as she shows you six unique ways to add intricate paper-pierced designs to your projects.
Go-to Sketches .................... 22 Paper Crafts Go-to Gal Kim Kesti shares two inspiring sketches that are perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and any day!
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IN EVERY ISSUE Editor’s Note 11 Paper Crafts Connection 12
Tips, Tools, & Techniques....... 60
Editors’ Picks 57
An all-in-one paper piercing kit, tips and techniques for using the right adhesive, and storage containers that love to be squeezed.
Sweepstakes Digital Look Ahead 56 Simple Sentiments Digital Get Inspired 66
Moxie Fabs......................... 65 Join Trends Editor Cath Edvalson as she explores the daring trend of mixing and matching patterns. Who knew breaking all the rules could produce such miracles of design?
A key to easy-reference icons found throughout this issue: FRESH FACE:
PROJECT LEVELS:
Made by a designer never published before in Paper Crafts.
= SIMPLE: Typically five steps
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or less with easy technique(s). e(s).
= MODERATE: May be overr five ONLINE: Find projects, sketches, and bonus material online.
READERS’ CHOICE:
steps with moderate technique(s). que(s).
= AMBITIOUS: Most likely five steps or more with ambitious technique(s).
Selected by our readers.
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