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Editor’s Note .....................7Spring Décor .....................9

Summer Décor ...................31

Fall Décor .........................51

Winter Décor ....................75

Quick & Easy Décor ...........98On the CoverWelcome Sign 35Cherish Tile 11Twine Wrapped Candle Holder 24

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Sweet pastels and lovely greens dominate in these gorgeous creations perfect for Easter, spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and Mother’s Day. The fresh color palette with plenty of fl owers and butterfl ies is sure to bring happiness!

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HomeomeDécorécor

Pump up the fun with vibrant colors and bold prints for a summer to remember. Whether you head to the pool, the beach, the fi reworks, a barbecue, on vacation, or just out your back door, these lively and juicy designs will inspire.

From back to school and Halloween to harvest and Thanksgiving, you’ll fi nd the perfect designs to bedeck your nest. Rich with texture and autumnal tones, these projects will call to mind the contentment of family and home.

Craft up some cozy home décor to celebrate the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the wonder of winter. Jewel tones, lustrous textures, and sparkles abound in these inspired projects!

By simply changing the colors used for any project, you can convey the look and feel of every season. Don’t be afraid to play with appropriate textures like velvet for winter and burlap for fall.

For more information on products used on projects in this issue, see our Product Guide online at PaperCraftsMag.com.

A key to easy-reference icons found throughout this issue:

PROJECT LEVELS: = SIMPLE: Typically fi ve steps or

less with easy technique(s).

= MODERATE: May be over fi ve steps with moderate technique(s).

= AMBITIOUS: Most likely fi ve steps or more with ambitious technique(s).

ONLINE: Find projects, sketches, and bonus material online.

FRESH FACE: Made by a designer never published before in Paper Crafts.

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Welcome Spring Hoop Décor Designer: Andrea Smith

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Spring DécorHANDMADE

Sweet pastels and lovely greens dominate in these gorgeous creations perfect for Easter, spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and Mother’s Day. The fresh color palette with plenty of fl owers and butterfl ies is sure to bring happiness!

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Welcome Spring Memo CubeDesigner: Cristina Kowalczyk

1 Stamp welcome spring, fl owers, and butterfl y on cube. 2 Color images with markers.

Finished size: 2" cube

SUPPLIES: Clear stamps: (fl owers, butterfl y, welcome spring from Sweet Spring set) Papertrey Ink Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko Color medium: (assorted markers) Copic Other: (mini paper cube) Impress Rubber Stamps

DESIGNER TIP

Squeeze the cube together tightly when you stamp to make sure the papers create a solid surface.

DESIGNER TIP

Use a collection of different shaped vases in a similar size to add interest to a simple design.

Spring Chick TrioDesigner: Jennifer Ingle

1 Wrap twine around vases and tie bows. 2 Stamp chicks on patterned paper, trim, and color with marker. Adhere with foam tape. 3 Die-cut fl owers from patterned paper, assemble, and place on top of each vase.

Finished size: each 2" diameter x 3" height

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper: (yellow gingham from Double Dutch 6x6 pad) Lily Bee Design; (Yesterday from Storyteller collection) Crate Paper Clear stamps: (chicks from Chick Family set) Stampendous! Dye ink: (Tuxedo Black) Tsukineko Color medium: (orange marker) Tombow Fibers: (natural twine) May Arts Die: (fl owers) Close To My Heart/Provo Craft Other: (glass vases) Pier 1 Imports

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Cherish TileDesigner: Teri Anderson

1 Trim patterned papers and adhere to tile plaque. 2 Affi x doily stickers. Adhere pearls to butterfl y sticker and adhere with foam tape. 3 Affi x ruler and fl ower stickers. Adhere rhinestones. 4 Affi x sentiment circle. Thread button stickers with fl oss and affi x. Adhere rhinestones. 5 Affi x butterfl y sticker. Adhere fl oss and pearls.

Finished size: 7" square

Spring Monogram CanvasDesigner: Ashley Marcu

1 Cover frame with patterned paper. Adhere ribbon to edges. 2 Trim patterned paper and adhere. Trim circle from patterned paper and adhere. 3 Die-cut banners from patterned papers, trim, and adhere. 4 Die-cut monogram from cardstock and adhere.

Finished size: 8" x 10"

SUPPLIES: Patterned paper: (Bouquet, Damask, Scattered Doily, Ads from For the Record 2 Tailored collection) Echo Park Paper Accents: (pearls, rhinestones) Want2Scrap Stickers: (green butterfl y, chipboard doily, measuring tape, chipboard butterfl y, pink doily, fl ower, sentiment circle, buttons) Echo Park Paper Fibers: (white fl oss) DMC Other: (tile plaque) Sierra Pacifi c Crafts

SUPPLIES: Cardstock: (black) Bazzill Basics Paper Patterned paper: (Checklist from Seen & Noted collection) Pebbles; (Charmed from Amy Tangerine Ready Set Go collection; Little Moments Lane from Dear Lizzy 5th & Frolic collection) American Crafts; (red swirl, fl oral from Hello Summer 6x6 pad) Echo Park Paper Fibers: (orange chevron ribbon) May Arts Font: (Script MT Bold) fontzone.com Dies: (banners) Lori Whitlock/Silhouette America Other: (canvas frame)

DESIGNER TIP

To create butterfl y trail, lightly place glue on tile and then place fl oss in the glue.

BONUS IDEA

This design is perfect as home décor, or a sentimental baby or wedding gift!

Spring

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Summer Beach Fun Set Designer: Emily Branch

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Summer DécorHANDMADE

Pump up the fun with vibrant colors and bold prints for a summer to remember. Whether you head to the pool, the beach, the fi reworks, a barbecue, on vacation, or just out your back door, these lively and juicy designs will inspire.

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Autumn Foliage Wall Hanging Designer: Emily Branch

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Fall DécorHANDMADE

From back to school and Halloween to harvest and Thanksgiving, you’ll fi nd the perfect designs to bedeck your nest. Rich with texture and autumnal tones, these projects will call to mind the contentment of family and home.

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Rose Wreath with Pinecone Designer: Rita Cortum

Supplies and instructions can be found online at PaperCraftsMag.com/projects.

Winter DécorHANDMADE

Craft up some cozy home décor to celebrate the holidays, Valentine’s Day, and the wonder of winter. Jewel tones, lustrous textures, and sparkles abound in these inspired projects!

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Seasonal Ribbon JarsDesigner: Teri Anderson

1 Paint jar lid; let dry. 2 Tie ribbon and/or string around jar. 3 Adhere rhinestones and/or pearls.

Finished size: 3½" diameter x 7" height

SUPPLIES: Paint: (white) Martha Stewart Crafts Accents: (assorted rhinestones; assorted pearls) Kaisercraft, Zva Creative, Michaels Fibers: (assorted ribbon) May Arts, Papertrey Ink, A Muse Studio, Hobby Lobby, Mon Ami Gabby, Stampin' Up! Other: (jars) Wal-Mart

DÉCORQuick Easy EasyHANDMADE

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&&By simply changing the colors used for any project, you can convey the look and feel of every season. Don’t be afraid to play with appropriate textures like velvet for winter and burlap for fall.

SPRING SUMMER FALL

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