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October 2017 Release ClassTorico - Peek-a-Boo Puppy Holiday Greetings

Stamp:Happy Pawlidays

Die-namics:Happy PawlidaysHappy Wonderful Christmas

Card Stock:Blending Card by X-Press ItElf GreenKraftLimelightSilver SparkleSmooth WhiteWild Cherry

Patterned Paper:Itsy Bitsy Polka Dots

Ink:Chocolate Brown Hybrid

Supplies:On Point GlueRemovable TapeUni-Ball White Gel Pen

Steps:1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card. Attach a strip of patterned paper and sparkle card stock flush to the bottom edge.2. Cut a white card stock panel measuring 5 ½” x 3 ½”. Stamp, color, and die cut a puppy. Temporarily place dog on card front and stamp ornament images. Remove the dog, color the ornaments, and add a shadow for the dog. Use a black pen to add ornament strings. Adhere dog die cut.3. Die cut letters from red, light green, and dark green card stock to spell HAPPY PAWLIDAYS. Die cut letters from tan card stock to create two more sets of sentiments. Stack and adhere letters with the colored versions of each letter on top.4. Use a ruler to align letters. Use removable tape to temporarily adhere letters so that they are evenly spaced. Flip sentiment over, apply liquid adhesive and adhere to card front.

Design tips:• Instead of a ruler, a stamp positioning tool like a MISTI can also be used to align your letters.• When you adhere your sentiment, start with the bottom line so you can ensure you’re satisfied with the placement in relation to your horizon line.

1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card. Attach a strip of patterned paper and sparkle card

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October 2017 Release ClassKarolyn Loncon - Deer Dashing Over Drifts & Hills

Stamp:Dashing Deer

Die-namics:Blueprints 24Dashing DeerSlanted Sentiment Strips

Stencil:Drifts & HillsSnowfall

Card Stock:Grout GrayPoppySmooth White

Ink:Black Licorice HybridSweet Tooth PigmentDistress Inks

Supplies:3D Foam Squares — White, RegularMini Ink Blending ToolMISTIPalette KnifePowder Tool ApplicatorRanger Texture PasteUni-Ball White Gel PenWarm Diamond Microfine GlitterWhite Detail Embossing Powder

Steps:1. Cut gray card stock to 4 ½” x 11” and create a top-fold card. Cut a 4 ¼” x 5 ½” panel of white card stock.2. Using a drift stencil and light blue distress ink, create a snowy background on the white panel. Rotate the stencil to create a more interesting, varied look. Use a stitched die to die cut the white panel to size.3. Use a snow stencil to lightly blend light blue ink. Slightly shift the stencil and apply texture paste using a palette knife. Gently remove the stencil, sprinkle glitter on the paste, and allow to dry completely.4. Stamp, color, and die cut the characters and foliage elements. Add interest with a white gel pen and heat-activated puff ink if desired.5. Stamp the sentiment onto red card stock using white ink and heat emboss. Die cut into a strip.6. Adhere all die-cut elements onto stenciled panel using dimensional adhesive. Attach panel to card base with dimen-sional adhesive.

Design tips:• Lightly blending ink before adding texture paste will create a very slight shadow effect that creates even more contrast and dimension than the texture paste alone.• In addition to rotating your stencils, you can also change the angle and placement of the stencil on the panel for endless design options.

Steps:

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October 2017 Release ClassInge Groot - Holiday Shake Up

Die-namics:Circle Shaker Window & FrameCross-Stitch TagHappy Holidays Circle FrameMerry Christmas Circle FrameScenic Snow Globe

Card Stock:After MidnightBlue BreezeBlue YonderBrick RedJellybean GreenKraftSafety OrangeSmooth WhiteSour AppleSteel Grey

Supplies:Circle Shaker PouchesCool Diamond Microfine GlitterIce Cube Mix JewelsGoogle EyesMono Multi Liquid GlueScor-Tape 1/8”Sparkling Clear Confetti MixSparkling Clear MixThread

Steps:1. For each tag, die cut two tags and one hole reinforcement from white card stock. Cut a circle frame and tag topper from tan, red, and dark blue card stock. Cut a circle from the center of one tag from each tag pairing. Using the same circle die, cut a blue card stock circle for each tag. Die cut snow drifts, trees, snowman, and house elements from various colors of card stock.2. Layer a peek-a-boo tag over a solid tag and use the hole to position and adhere a blue card stock circle to each base tag. Remove the top tag and assemble a scene on each tag.3. Adhere the tag topper, hole reinforcement, and circle frame to each tag front. Flip the tag over and adhere the front edge of the circle pouch to the back of the tag. Fill pouch with sequins, confetti, and glitter. Apply adhesive to the lip of the pouch and carefully adhere the bottom tag so that the scene shows through the shaker pouch. Finish each tag with string or twine.

Design tips:• While each of these tags features a number of small die cuts and filler elements, by die cutting all of your pieces and constructing the tags assembly-line style, you can create a variety of tags in quick fashion.• To prevent your shaker elements from “sticking” inside the pouch, use an anti-static wipe or dryer sheet before adding your filler.

Steps:

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October 2017 Release ClassStephanie Klauck - Cross-Stitch Tag Two Ways

Stamps:Snow Globe Sentiments

Die-namics:A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX Set 2Cross-Stitch Tag

Card Stock:Grout GraySmooth WhiteWild Cherry

Patterned Paper:Gray & White Basics

Ink:Black Licorice Premium Dye

Supplies:Colored PencilsEmbroidery ThreadNeedleTwine

Stitched Tags:1. Die cut tags from white card stock.2. Plan your stitch pattern by creating your own or downloading from the internet. Use thread and a needle to create your pattern on the tag. 3. Once you’ve completed your pattern, you can either leave the remaining holes empty or use a light contrast color to fill them.4. Add tag to a red card stock panel and trim to create a contrasting mat. Stamp a sentiment or add a patterned paper tag topper. Finish with a die-cut reinforcement and twine.

Colored Tags:1. Die cut tags from white card stock.2. Plan your pattern by creating your own or downloading from the internet. Use colored pencils or markers to draw your “stitches” using the holes to guide your placement. 3. Once you’ve completed your pattern, you can either leave the remaining holes empty or use a light contrast color to fill them.4. Add tag to a red card stock panel and trim to create a contrasting mat. Stamp a sentiment or add a patterned paper tag topper. Finish with a die-cut reinforcement and twine.

Design tips:• Stitch all of one color before moving onto the next. When making a big jump, cut your thread, secure the end, and start new in the next location. Pulling your thread across the tag can allow the thread color to show through other holes in the tag — especially with darker colors.• To create finished appearance for your stitched tags, adhere a second tag to the back of the first after your stitching is complete.

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October 2017 Release ClassBarbara Anders - S.W.A.K.

Stamps:Dashing DeerSending SmoochesMini Hearts Background

Die-namics:Blueprints 30Heart-Shaped BalloonLip Balm Window & Frame Stitched Fishtail Sentiment Strips Tag Builder Blueprints 4Tag Builder Blueprints 6Tall Tag Duo

Card Stock:Black LicoriceElectric RedGold SparkleKraftPink LemonadeStone GraySweet Tooth

Patterned Paper:Black & White BasicsKraft Collection – Solid StripesPainted Prints Smitten

Ink:Black Licorice HybridPink Lemonade Premium DyeVersaMark

Supplies:Embossing MagicFoam Mounting Tape ¼”Lip Balm PouchesMISTIScor-Tape 1/8”Twine, ribbon, and cordWhite Detail Embossing Powder

Sending Smooches:1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card.2. Die cut a stitched panel with flap from pink card stock. Stamp heart pattern using pink ink. Die-cut the lip balmopening from the flap and adhere pouch within it. Insert lip balm and seal back of pouch. Cut window frame fromstriped paper and adhere.3. Attach flap panel to card base using dimensional adhesive.4. Stamp and heat emboss sentiment onto black card stock and die cut with a stitched banner die. Adhere to the card,securing only to the flap to allow it to open freely.5. Die cut balloon shapes from patterned paper and card stock and adhere to card.

Merry Kiss-Mas:1. Die cut tag shape from patterned paper and tan card stock. Die cut frame from red card stock. Die cut a window intothe patterned tag only.2. Adhere pouch to patterned tag, insert lip balm, and enclose by adhering tan tag. Adhere frame to tag front.3. Die cut a stitched sentiment strip from tan card stock. Stamp sentiment and image in black ink and color foliage. Adddimensional drops to berries if desired. Adhere strip to tag with dimensional adhesive.4. Finish with twine, string, ribbon, or cord.

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Sending Smooches:1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card.2. Die cut a stitched panel with flap from pink card stock. Stamp heart pattern using pink ink. Die-cut the lip balm2. Die cut a stitched panel with flap from pink card stock. Stamp heart pattern using pink ink. Die-cut the lip balmopening from the flap and adhere pouch within it. Insert lip balm and seal back of pouch. Cut window frame from

1. Cut white card stock to 5 ½” x 8 ½” and create a top-fold card.2. Die cut a stitched panel with flap from pink card stock. Stamp heart pattern using pink ink. Die-cut the lip balm

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October 2017 Release ClassBarbara Anders - S.W.A.K.

You’re the Balm:1. Cut window and frame from black card stock, patterned paper, and glitter card stock. Assemble black, and patterned window and frame pieces back together securing with tape. Adhere the black and patterned assemblies together.2. Insert lip balm into pouch and adhere to patterned paper assembly.3. Die cut a tag topper from glitter card stock and adhere to the glitter frame. Attach frame to lip balm assembly.4. Die cut a small tag from black card stock. Stamp and heat emboss sentiment onto black card stock. Die cut a glitter tag topper and adhere to sentiment tag. 5. Align sentiment and lip balm tag holes and secure with twine, string, ribbon, or cord.

Design tips:• To keep the lip balm secure within a pouch assembled into a flap, die cut the window and frame a second time from coordinating card stock, attach them together with tape, and use the assembly to seal the back of the pouch.• To shorten a fishtail strip, die cut it twice, being careful to align the edges and stitch lines when the die cut is passed through the second time.

1. Cut window and frame from black card stock, patterned paper, and glitter card stock. Assemble black, and patterned window and frame pieces back together securing with tape. Adhere the black and patterned assemblies together.2. Insert lip balm into pouch and adhere to patterned paper assembly.

You’re the Balm:1. Cut window and frame from black card stock, patterned paper, and glitter card stock. Assemble black, and patterned 1. Cut window and frame from black card stock, patterned paper, and glitter card stock. Assemble black, and patterned