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JULY 2015

Quick GuidePERFECT MINC PROJECTS EVERY TIMEPAGE 8

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ALL ABOUT THE HEIDI SWAPP

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Achieve amazing foil effects like never before with the NEW Minc.™ foil applicator.

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 game-changing machine on page 4. If you'd like to purchase any of the featured products, visit your local Spotlight.

amazing foil effects in minutes

Minc your drinks

tips and tricks for the best settings each time

perfect for home decoror a sweet gift

guests will love you

our favorite Minc items

see what’s inside

MINC MACHINE

DRINKS & THINGS

QUICK GUIDE

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ADD STUNNING FOIL EFFECTS WITH THE

minc™

machineCreate amazing foil effects like never before

with the MINC foil applicator! Combine toner-reactive foil s with laser-print designs for

instant foil effects. Adjustable 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

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.

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)

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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.


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 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.



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)

Drinks & Things

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A QUICK GUIDE FOR THE PERFECT

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settingsKnowing exactly what heat setting works best for various types of projects, papers, finishes and textures will help you get the best results from your Minc™ machine every time you use it. Check out our quick

guide below for a few pointers that will help you add incredible foil effects like a pro!

SETTING 1: Works great for transfers not requiring heat - pressure only

SETTING 2: Great for glassine bags and lightweight coated paper

SETTING 3: Ideal for lightweight uncoated paper, vellum and glossy stickers

SETTING 4: Perfect for uncoated cardstock and printed overlays

SETTING 5: Excellent for chipboard and thin fabric

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.


Heidi Swapp Minc Pink Reactive Foil (#370137)Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973)



Hello Sunshine

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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.



Minc Gold Reactive Foil (#369973)Minc Cupcake Wraps and Toppers (#370227)

American Crafts Adhesive Dispenser (#61740)

Sweet Treats

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A SPECIAL GIFT FROM HEIDI

custom printIf 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!

*Toner-reactive foil will not work with inkjet printers.

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download

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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 Gold Reactive Foil (#369973)Minc Butterflies (#370199)


We R Memory Keepers 1-2-3 Punch Board (#662530)AC Cardstock - Bubblegum (#366353)


The Perfect Favors

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1. Add silver foil to ledger paper from 12x12 Paper Pad.

2. Cut large polka dot paper to 5.5”x7” (13.97x17.78 cm) and add gold foil.

3. Adhere polka dot piece to center of ledger paper.

4. Add photo to bottom right corner of polka date paper, as shown.

5. Add hot pink foil to solid side of pinwheel and silver foil to patterned

side. Assemble pinwheel and add to layout.

6. Add desired foil to remaining embellishments.

7. Adhere embellishments to layout as shown.

8. Add journaling to “noted” card.


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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Hello Sunshine


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.



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)

Utterly Adorable

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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.


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)

Hooray!

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EDITOR'S PICKS:top products

MINC™ EDITION

ButterfliesHelp your projects standout with 3D butterflies! Add foil to create customized embellishments or room décor! Each pack includes 32 pieces. (#370199)

Ephemera Get creative with delightful, trendy ephemera that feature fun phrases, words, numbers and designs. Each pack includes 48 pieces. (#370201)

PinwheelsAmp up your party décor with stunning pinwheels! Each pinwheel is double sided and offers tons of creative possibilities! (#370225)

Chipboard ShapesAdd 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)

Chipboard FramesFrame your favorite moments with designer chipboard frames! Adorn DIY projects, scrapbook layouts, cards and more with these stunning frames. (#370194)

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