Wednesday, April 25, 2012


Superhero Gathering Project

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Card

Wishes: Geometric



Materials Needed
  • My Acrylix® Born to Ride
  • Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
  • Cranberry Exclusive Inks® Pad
  • 4 – Black Button Brads
  • Sponge
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Paper Dimensions

  • 5 1/2" × 8 1/2" White Daisy Cardstock
  • 4" × 3" Stripe B&T Duos® Paper
  • 2 1/4" × 2 1/4" Star B&T Duos® Paper
  • 2" Circle White Daisy Cardstock
Helpful Hints
To create the card as shown, follow the helpful hints as outlined. For more detailed information on how to assemble the featured card, refer to the Wishes: Geometric™ pattern on page 124.
  1. Stamp motorcycle image with Black ink on C.
  2. Sponge edges of all papers with Black ink.
  3. Attach black button brads to corners of piece B.
  4. Assemble card according to pattern on page 124. For added dimension, use 3-D foam tape as desired.
  5. Stamp sentiment with Cranberry ink on card base below piece A.

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Superhero Scrapbooking Workshop


Step 1: Order products.

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Workshop Kit

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
G1037Workshops on the Go™ Superhero Workshop Kit (includes):
Superhero Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Superhero Workshop ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Comic Badge Buttons Assortment ($4.95)
Dimensional Elements Stars ($3.25)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
Retail Value:
$34.08
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
E1022My Acrylix® Hero Alphabet
$29.95
Z2105Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2116Cranberry Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2194Sky Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z726Sponge Daubers
$3.95
Z1294Sanding Kit
$3.50
Z11513-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y10102" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95
Y10124" × 5" My Acrylix® Block
$15.95
Create the additional layout and bonus project.
To create the additional projects, follow the helpful hints as outlined. Simply by purchasing a few additional items, you and your guests can create all of the art pieces–both layouts and the bonus project!

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Imagine: Memoirs Complete
  1. Use diagrams on page 67 of Imagine™ and this cutting guide to cut papers.
  2. Cut C into two pieces as follows: 2 1/2" × 7" and 1/2" × 7".
  3. Cut I in two pieces as follows: 4 1/2" × 12" and 1/2" × 12".
  4. Stamp title with Sky ink; stamp border image below title with Cranberry ink.
  5. Stamp large star image with Black ink on 2 1/2" × 4" White Daisy accent; trim in half vertically.
  6. Stamp border image on each three times with Sky ink.
  7. Sponge surface of two small Dimensional Elements stars with Cranberry ink.
  8. Sponge photos, base pages, all pattern pieces, and cut-out star with Black ink.
  9. Add journaling.
  10. Assemble layout according to pattern in Imagine on page 66.
  11. Attach cut-out star and embellishments.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Party Favors

Additional Materials Needed

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
Z1739My Creations® Milk Carton
$4.95
Z1701Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment
$4.95
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each item has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “cupcake accents,” place it in the stack for the cupcake accents.
  2. Use diagrams to cut your remaining papers.
  3. Stamp border image several times on one milk carton creating 5 horizontal rows around the entire carton, alternating every other one with Sky and Cranberry inks.
  4. Stamp “good job” image with Cranberry ink on 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" White Daisy cardstock.
  5. Stamp trophy image and “super kid” image with Black ink on 2 1/2" × 3 1/2" White Daisy cardstock; trim.
  6. Stamp names with Sky ink on three 1 3/4" × 4 3/4" White Daisy cardstock.
  7. Cover, trim, and smooth edges of Dimensional Elements stars as follows:
    • One large star with 3 1/4" × 2 1/4" Moonstruck cardstock
    • One medium star with 2 1/2" × 2 1/4" Red B&T
    • One medium star with 2 1/2" × 2 1/4" Pajama Pants B&T
  8. Sponge edges of everything with Black ink, if desired.
  9. Sponge one small and one medium Dimensional Elements star with Sky ink; sponge one small Dimensional Elements star with Cranberry ink.
  10. Cut two 6" star zip strips for carton.
  11. Assemble name cards and attach embellishments.
  12. Assemble milk cartons as shown. (Tip: Attach zip strips to center of two 1" × 6" Cranberry pieces then attach to milk carton, with the ends connecting in the front. There will be a small gap in the papers, but it will be covered by the other embellishments.)
  13. Assemble cupcake accents as follows: Use 1 1/4" × 1 1/4" White Daisy squares as base for attaching strips to make cupcake accents; attach embellishments.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Cruisin Luggage Tag




Materials Needed
  • My Acrylix® Super Powers
  • Grey Wool Exclusive Inks® Pad
  • 10" Grey & White Baker’s Twine
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Paper Dimensions

  • 3" × 4 1/2" Argyle B&T Duos® Paper
  • 2 1/2" × 3 1/2" White Daisy Cardstock
Helpful Hints
To create the luggage tag as shown, follow the helpful hints as outlined.
  1. Trim top left and bottom left corners of B&T paper to create luggage tag.
  2. Stamp image and sentiment with Grey Wool ink on White Daisy cardstock.
  3. Make a hole in the left part of tag.
  4. Assemble luggage tag and thread twine through hole. Tie knot in twine to secure.

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Pemberley Scrapbooking Workshop

Step 1: Order products.

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Workshop Kit

Item # Product
Cost
G1033 Workshops on the Go™ Pemberley Workshop Kit (includes):
Pemberley Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Pemberley Workshop ($13.95)
Colonial White Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Bouquet Assortment ($5.95)
Bitty Opaques Pearl Adhesive Gems ($2.95)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95
 
Retail Value:
$34.78
 
You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

Item # Product
Cost
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
$99.00
Z2103 Bamboo Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2162 Honey Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2140 Outdoor Denim Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z697 Sponge
$1.25
Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y1002 1" × 3 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$5.95
Y1003 2" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50

Step 2: Review the tips and ideas for the workshop.

To create the workshop project as shown here, follow these helpful hints.
  • Create the layout prior to the workshop and determine how you’d like to teach the steps in a workshop setting.
    • When making Cricut® cuts, make sure your machine is set to “material saver” on the left function button panel.
    • Are your guests beginners? Do you want guests to cut all of their papers together, then move on to create all of their accents together, then do all of their preparation steps together, etc.?
    • Are your guests advanced? Do you want guests to work at their own pace, with you giving tips and tricks at the beginning of the workshop?

Step 3: Create the additional layout and bonus project.

To create the additional projects, follow the helpful hints as outlined. Simply by purchasing a few additional items, you and your guests can create all of the art pieces–both layouts and the bonus project!

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Transfigure™
  1. Use diagrams on page 112–113 of Magic™ and this cutting guide to cut papers.
  2. Stamp flower image with Honey ink using second generation on four Cricut® flowers and with Outdoor Denim ink on six Cricut® pennants.
  3. Stamp border image with Outdoor Denim ink along center of both B pieces and along top and bottom of G so it lines up with the stamped borders on B pieces.
  4. Stamp large flower with Outdoor Denim ink on C and on 2 1/4" × 3/4" accent piece; trim along petals.
  5. Sponge edges of all papers, Cricut® title, scallop borders, flower accents, and photos with Desert Sand ink.
  6. Assemble Cricut® envelope and slide 2 7/8" × 2 7/8" photo inside.
  7. Assemble layout according to pattern on page 113, attaching scallop borders and all cut-out flowers; use 3-D foam tape as desired to add dimension.
  8. Stamp “grateful for” near title space with Outdoor Denim ink and masking.
  9. Attach title and pennants.
  10. Add journaling to D.
  11. Attach embellishments.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

5 – Cricut® Cards

Card 1

  Card 2

  Card 3

  Card 4

  Card 5

Additional Materials Needed

Item # Product
Cost
X5913 Light Neutral Cardstock Shade Pack
$7.95
Z1718 Color-Ready Garden Wooden Shapes
$5.95
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each card has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “card 1,” place it in the stack for card 1.
  2. Use diagrams in this cutting guide to cut your papers.
  3. Cut a 5 1/2" piece of Outdoor Denim zip strip.
  4. Sponge all card bases, papers, and wooden shapes with Desert Sand ink.
  5. Stamp sentiments with Outdoor Denim ink.
  6. Stamp medium flower image twice with Outdoor Denim ink on 1" × 2" Colonial White cardstock for scallop border card; trim.
  7. Stamp leaf image with Outdoor Denim ink on bird wooden shape.
  8. Stamp large flower image with Outdoor Denim ink on butterfly wooden shape.
  9. Stamp large flower image with Honey ink on scallop borders for square heart card; attach to 2 1/2" × 2 1/2" Colonial White cardstock, starting at the bottom; trim ends.
  10. Stamp large flower image with Honey ink and second generation on two Cricut® flowers for rectangle plaque card.
  11. Assemble cards, as shown; use 3-D foam tape to add dimension.
  12. Attach embellishments.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Cruisin' WOTG



Step 1: Order products.

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Workshop Kit

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
G1039Workshops on the Go™ Cruisin’ Workshop Kit (includes):
Cruisin’ Paper Packet ($9.95)
My Acrylix® Cruisin’ Workshop ($13.95)
White Daisy Cardstock (2 sheets) ($0.98)
Bottle Caps ($4.95)
Dimensional Elements Numbers ($3.25)
Instructional Guide ($1.00)
$29.95

Retail Value:
$34.08

You Pay:
$29.95

Required Tools

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
E1015My Acrylix® Cocktail Alphabet
$29.95
Z2125Grey Wool Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2160Twilight Exclusive Inks® Pad
$5.25
Z2305Black Exclusive Inks® Marker
$2.95
Z1471Ruler
$9.95
Z11513-D Foam Tape
$5.95
Y10032" × 2" My Acrylix® Block
$6.50
Y10102" × 6 1/2" My Acrylix® Block
$9.95

Create the additional layout and bonus project.

To create the additional projects, follow the helpful hints as outlined. Simply by purchasing a few additional items, you and your guests can create all of the art pieces–both layouts and the bonus project!

Helpful Hints: Additional Scrapbooking Project

Magic: Enchantment

  1. Use diagrams on page 78 of Magic™ to cut papers.
  2. Trim zip strips as follows:
    • On the Road
    • Enjoying the Ride
    • 1 1/2" checkered, trim one end like a pennant
    • 3 1/2" checkered, trim one end like a pennant
  3. Cut journaling into six 1/4" strips, if desired, then add journaling.
  4. Stamp one letter for title on each altered title piece with Grey Wool ink.
  5. Stamp shield and car with Cranberry ink on 2" × 4 1/2" White Daisy accent; trim.
  6. Sponge edges of papers, Dimensional Element numbers of choice, and photos with Grey Wool ink.
  7. Assemble layout according to pattern in Magic on page 79.
  8. Stamp tire tread border multiple times with Grey Wool ink across A and F, excluding 2" on right side of F.
  9. Stamp gas pump image with Grey Wool ink to right of G.
  10. Attach zip strips, cut-out accents, and embellishments, using layered 3-D foam tape to attach bottle caps.

Helpful Hints: Bonus Project

Mini Album

Additional Materials Needed

ITEM #PRODUCT
COST
Z1740My Creations® Bookmark Album
$8.95
Z7154CCruisin’ Complements Silver Foil Images
$4.95
  1. Tip: As you cut the paper, sort the pieces as indicated in the cutting guide so that each item has its own stack. For example, if the cutting guide labels a piece “page 1,” place it in the stack for page 1.
  2. Assemble and embellish mini album as shown in