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Check out page 20 for this amazing LOVE LAYOUT by Jamie Pate.

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MEMORY PLANNER .............9SCRAPBOOK PAGES ..............18

MINIS ..............30MEMORY FILES ............46

CARDS ..............60MIXED MEDIA ............74

HELLOTODAY

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Welcome to my very first e*ideabook! I am so excited to announce and introduce my newest collection: “hello today!” This whole collection started from a very real need that i had in my life for simple memory keeping! There is always so much going on – every day… and i found that the days were melting into weeks, and

months. I wanted a solution that would be realistic, and

do-able; some way to capture my everyday! In this issue i will

be introducing you to the brand new memory planner, which will add

to both your memory keeping as well as your creative process!

“Hello today” starts with a beautiful, versatile color palette of kraft paper, navy and pinks (and

even a pop of yellow!) There is everything from 12 x 12 paper and memory files, stamps and inks, stencils and shine! And the possibilities are endless! This little e*ideabook will get you started! I have enlisted my amazing media team, as well as a couple very talented guest artists to inspire!

Now, here is what’s super cool… We can link you directly to videos, tutorials, blog posts with more pics and info as well as downloadable instruction sheets! Here you will find the beautiful ‘eye candy’ and all the nitty gritty, how-to will only be a click away! So whether you are scrolling through on your phone waiting in the car pool lane, or with your tablet propped up in your creative space ready to work, you will have fabulous ideas, inspiration and instruction right at your finger tips!

I love to see what you are making!! Tag your projects on facebook and instagram using hashtags #heidiswapphellotoday#heidiswapphellotoday and #imakeprettystuff#imakeprettystuff

I hope you enjoy!

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photo credit Kaycee Lieshman

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Big thanks and huge cyber hugs go out to my amazing Media Team! I always love to see their creations and love their passion and enthusiasm for creating, and sharing! I would also like to send out a special thanks to my 2 guest contributors: Amber and Wilna who cranked out gorgeous projects with a short turn around! Be sure to check out their personal blogs, and follow them on instagram! They ALL make pretty stuff and love to share!

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GUEST DESIGNERS

HEIDI SWAPP MEDIA TEAM

JENEvans

MARIDETTECachol a

JAMIEPate

KIMJeff ress

LINDSAYBateman

MAGGIEMass ey

AMBERKemp-Gerstel

WILNAFurstenberg

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doc umentEVERYDAY

EPHEMERA

This is a daily memory

catch-all! Here you can

plan for the future,

document the everyday,

and look back and

remember.

MEMORY PLANNER

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CHIPBOARD STICKERS

WOODBLOCK

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MEMORY PLANNER ALBUM by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: acrylic stars, ephemera, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad,

navy color ink, yellow wood stamp labels, music notes background stamps, big day clear stamp.

Do you ever just wonder where the time went? Or if you try to think about what you did last week, or last month, you just can’t quite put your fi nger on it? This totally happens to me! I call it “the blur complex”. There is so much going on all the time, every day, and I wanted to fi nd a way to STOP THE BLUR! It’s amazing what happens when you write just ONE THING each day. Write the highlight (or a low light), but something unique and memorable. As you do this, your memory will become more crisp, and you will be able to look back at the moments and remember! The planner off ers prompts and places to write lists and plan, as well as document TODAY! Each month is a little bit diff erent, but off ers the same blank calendars and clear pocket pages for tucking in photos, invites and other things you want to hang on to. I have created lots of ‘pretty stuff ’ to add to the planner to personalize! At the end of 365 days, you will be amazed that your year is no longer a blur… but you will be able to remember, and enjoy looking back on all that was accomplished and celebrated!

Fill it with your everyday, fi ll it with your LIFE!

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- BEFORE & AFTER -

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CALENDAR CIRCLES2 part cardstock stickers

• REMEMBER EACH DAY •

• USE POCKET PAGES TO ADD KEEPSAKES •MSRP$1.99

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USE A PERMANENT MARKER TO WRITE

DIRECTLY ON THEPOCKET PAGES

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CLEAR STAMPSjust the right size

MSRP$6.99

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ink pads

- MINI STAMPS -

MSRP$3.99

MSRP$5.99

- LIMITED EDITION -

HEIDI SWAPP COLOR INKS ARE DYE BASED AND LOOK GREAT STAMPED OVER COLOR SHINE; IT WON’T SMEAR WHEN SPRAYED!

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----CUSTOMIZE YOUR ALBUM----

MSRP$3.99

CHIPBOARDaccent stickers

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BONUS features video tips

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THIS IS AWESOME by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: Hello Today 12 x 12 paper pad, glitter banners, navy glitter word stickers,

happy & awesome chipboard stickers, acrylic arrows, memory fi le kit rub ons.

USE A RULER TO DRAW SOME OF YOUR LINES FOR JOURNALING. USE A FINE

TIP PEN FOR BEST RESULTS!

TIP

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LOVE LAYOUT by Jamie Pate. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, glitter banner delights, chipboard stickers, color magic

chipboard stickers, teal acrylic alpha, remember mini stamps, always mini stamp, together mini stamp, script clear stamps,

brackets stencil set, big day clear stamps, mint wood stamp labels, brown, teal & mint archival ink, white & seafoam color shine.

ADD PATTERNS TO BASIC BACKGROUNDS USING STENCILS AND COLOR SHINE, COORDINATE WITH COLOR MAGIC EPHEMERA PIECES FOR THE PERFECT MATCH!

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ATTACH CLEAR LETTERS TO YOUR PROJECT USING

STAPLES, STITCHING ORA CLEAR GLUE.

MSRP$4.49

TRANSPARENTclear letters

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TRANSPARENTclear letters

MY BOYS by Kim Jeffress. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, navy glitter stickers, acrylic stars, urock cardstock

stickers, awesome chipboard stickers, navy, bronzer & mustard color shine, brown & navy color inks, yellow wood stamp

labels, ephemera, stars color magic card set.

USE COLOR MAGIC CARDS TO CREATE INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS ON YOUR SCRAPBOOK PAGES.

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DANCE FRIENDS by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, glitter banner delights, pink glitter stickers,

happy chipboard stickers, mint & yellow wood stamp labels, best day ever & big day clear stamps, navy color ink, the big

day cardstock stickers, teal acrylic letters, acrylic arrows, ephemera, mint green color shine. Other: bakers twine, acrylic

paint, make up sponge.

MIX A SMALL AMOUNT OF WHITE PAINT WITH MINT COLOR SHINE. APPLY TO

EDGES OF PAPER LAYERS.

TIP

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GLITTER WORDShandwritten

stickers

GLMSRP$3.99

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UNFORGETTABLE by Maggie Massey. Supplies: acrylic stars, ephemera, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, navy color ink, yellow

wood stamp labels, music notes background clear stamp, big day clear stamps.

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MSRP$3.99

ACRYLICclear shapes

HAND CUT DECORATIVE ELEMENTS FROM THE 12

X 12 PAPERS & LAYER TOCREATE A UNIQUE

PHOTO MAT

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SMILE CUTIE By Heidi Swapp. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, ephemera, happy chipboard stickers, pink glitter stickers,

CREATE IMPACT WITH A PHOTO COLLAGE, THEN LAYER EPHEMERA AND CHIPBOARD TO CREATE A FUN BORDER.

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MSRP$4.99

EPHEMERAvellum & paper die cuts

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MINI BOOKS

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MINI STAMPS

MINI MEMORY FILE ALBUM

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GLITTER BANNERS

STAMP& DIE SETS

make IT MINIGood things come in

small packages, and these minis really pack a punch!

Whether you craft your own or use a pre-made memory fi le album, it’s

fun to fi l l the pages with your stories. Leave them

out on display to be enjoyed by all!

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#HASMYHEART by Maggie Massey. Supplies: cream

& teal acrylic alphabet, ephemera, hello today 12 x 12

paper pad, hello today 4½" x 6½" paper pad, butterfly

stencil set, black color ink, chat bubbles stamp & die

set, teal color shine.

TRY THIS ‘BACK TO BACK’ BOOK BINDING TECHNIQUE TO CRAFT YOUR OWN MINI IN A SNAP!

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HELLO JOURNAL By Heidi Swapp. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, color magic frames, acrylic butterflies & arrows, ephemera, happy

chipboard stickers, silver glitter stickers, the big day cardstock stickers, black color ink, coral wood stamp labels.

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USE SCRAPS OF PATTERNED PAPER, VELLUM AND EPHEMERA TO CREATE ‘TAG’ PAGES; PUNCH A HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF EACH PAGE & COMBINE WITH A LARGE BOOK RING. PHOTOS, DECORATIVE ELEMENTS, PICTURES AND ADDITIONAL PAGES CAN BE ADDED ALONG THE WAY!

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LOVE THIS Mini Album by Jamie Pate. Supplies: hello

today 12" x 12" paper pad, glitter banner delights,

ephemera, happy chipboard stickers, acrylic arrows &

butterflies, silver glitter stickers, blush color shine.

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ADAPT THIS FRAME TO HOLIDAYS OR CURRENT EVENTS BY SWITCHING OUT THE BACKGROUND PAPER & ELEMENTS.

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FOR THE LOVE PHOTO DISPLAY FRAME by Jennifer Evans. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, ephemera,

always mini stamp, best day ever clear stamps, pink & navy color ink, pink color shine, silver glitter stickers,

happy & awesome chipboard stickers, glitter banner delights.

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DE-CONSTRUCT AN OLD HARD BACK BOOK BY REMOVING THE INNER PAGES. COVER THE INSIDE WITH PATTERNED PAPER & ADD A BOOK BINDINGMECHANISM TO HOLD ALBUM PAGES.

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 NEW YORK MINI FILE Kim Jeffress. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, acrylic arrows & stars, teal & cream acrylic alphabet, silver glitter

stickers, remember cardstock stickers, rub ons, color magic ephemera, happy chipboard stickers, color magic chipboard stickers, brown color ink,

navy color shine, journey, remember, together & right now mini stamps. 41

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ALOHA MINI ALBUM by Maridette Cachola. Maridette used a l ittle bit of everything to create this one-of-a-kind spiral bound gate fold album.

Bind your book first, then fi l l it with photos & memories.

MSRP$3.99

GLITTER BANNERS8 pieces

MINI JOURNAL by Amber Kemp-Gerstel. Supplies: fi le folder color magic cards, coral color shine,

12 x 12 hello today paper pad, happy chipboard stickers, ephemera.

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USE EPHEMERA PIECES TO CREATE POCKETS FOR

PHOTOS AND JOURNALING

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MEMORY FILES

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FOTO STACK

RUB ONS

LABELSTICKERS

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memor iesFILE YOUR

Memory File kits hold OH, so many possibil ities

and allow you to load up your projects with

tons of memories & interactive elements! This kit comes with 4

fi les, a foto stack,rub ons and labels.

4 FOLDERS

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF A POP

OF YELLOW!

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DOWN UNDER MEMORY FILE By Kim Jeffress. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, color magic heart

card set, navy color ink, mustard color shine, pink & teal glitter stickers, cardstock stickers, acrylic stars,

hearts, & butterflies, ephemera, awesome & happy chipboard stickers, rub ons, best day ever clear stamps,

inspire: journey, together, remember mini stamps.

COVER THE BACK OF A COLOR MAGIC CARD TO GIVE IT EXTRA SUPPORT AS AN INTERACTIVE ELEMENT ON A MEMORY FILE!

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MSRP$5.99

COLORSHINE

staple the top of a pennant tag so it lifts

be sure to add either handwritten or computer printed journaling.

tie a mini memory file in for extra pages

adhere a foto stack sideways to add more pics

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LEARN HOW TO GET YOUR PHOTOS OUT OF YOUR PHONE

& INTO YOUR PROJECTS!CLICK ICON TO LEARN HOW

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OUR EVERYDAY MEMORY FILE FAMILY PLANNER by Maggie Massey. Supplies: acrylic butterflies, cream acrylic alphabet,

memory fi les kit, ephemera, silver glitter stickers, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, mint label stickers, best day ever clear

stamps, remember mini stamps. Other: doily, string, stapler & staple.

TIPCREATE A GO-TO JOURNAL SO IT’S READY TO FILL WITH

THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES AS YOU GO! ADD POCKETS TO EASILY INCLUDE EXTRAS. STORE IT WITH A SET OF

STAMPS AND INK FOR CRAFTING ON THE FLY!

NEXT ADVENTURE MEMORY FILE by Lindsay Bateman. Supplies: memory fi les kit, hello today 12 x 12 paper

pad, big day & best day ever clear stamps, navy color ink, ephemera, awesome chipboard stickers,

u-rock cardstock stickers, silver glitter stickers, acrylic stars.

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LOAD UP THE LAYERS OF THE FOTO STACK BOOKLET

WITH EPHEMERA,LABELS & STAMPING

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CHECK OUT THIS “PHOTOCIRCLE” APP THAT MAKES IT SO EASY TO SHARE

PHOTOS FROM A GROUP EVENT!

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- FREE ONLINE class -C O M I N G S O O N

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- SAVE THE date - WHAT YOU nee d

Have you ever created a Memory File? Here’s a great place to start! You will be surprised how quickly you can construct and fil l this fi le! Join me for a self-paced FREE ONLINE CLASS which will be available February 17th! I will walk you through the steps to create a totally interactive, and fabulous

keepsake to “fi le” your memories!

Click here for details on additional

free online classes.

Memory File Kit12 x 12 Hello Today Paper Pad“Star” Color Magic Card Set

Color Magic Chipboard Glitter banner Delights

Acrylic ButterfliesNavy Color InkPink Color Ink

Navy Color ShinePink Color Shine

Stamps of your choice!

ot her:Adhesive

Paper TowelsAcrylic Block

StringInk for distressing

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COLOR MAGIC CARDS

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magicIT’S

This is seriously as EASY as it is FUN! It can be any color you

choose! It really is magic! Come make some cards with me!

COLOR SHINE

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BACKGROUND STAMP GLITTER STICKERS

ARCHIVALDYE INK

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day

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day

for a

day

princess

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THE BACKGROUND STAMPS AND STENCIL SETS ARE SIZED JUST RIGHT TO FIT THE CARDS AND ENVELOPES. SKY’S THE LIMIT ON PERSONALIZING AND MAKING THEM UNIQUE!

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ARCHIVAL DYE INK

COLORSHINE

COLOR MAGIC CARD

CELEBRATE TODAY CARD by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: heart color magic card, blush color shine, glitter banner delights, acrylic arrows, ephemera,

the big day circle stickers, handwriting background stamp, brown color ink, mint wood stamp labels, bracket stencils. Other: stapler.

IT’S ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO BELIEVE THAT THESE LITTLE WONDERS START

OUT TOTALLY WHITE!

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HELLO CARD by Jamie Pate. Supplies: flag color magic card set, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad,

ephemera, blush color shine, coral wood stamp labels.

ONCE YOU HAVE ADDED SPRAY TO THE COLOR MAGIC PORTION OF THE CARD, ADD A COORDINATING PAPER TO THE INSIDE AND EMBELLISH WITH EPHEMERA PIECES.

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COLORMAGICCARDSETS

MSRP$3.49

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BUTTERFLY HELLO CARD by Jamie Pate. Supplies: butterfly color magic card set, hello today 12 x 12 paper

pad, acrylic butterflies, hello cardstock stickers, coral wood stamp labels, coral color shine.

EACH COLOR MAGIC CARD SET INCLUDES 2 DIE CUT CARDS AND 2 COORDINATING ENVELOPES.

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MAKE THE ENVELOPE AS PRETTY AS THE CARD BY

ADDING STAMPS AND SHINE

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EXTRA ENVELOPES? MAKE YOUR OWN5” X 5” CARDS TO FIT.

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BIRTHDAY CARD by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, color magic ephemera, wood stamp labels,

black color ink, blush, mint & seafoam color shine. Other: doily, & seam binding ribbon.

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WOOD STAMPLABELS

MSRP$4.99

NOTEWOOD STAMP THEMES INCLUDE: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, THANK YOU & EVERYDAY. EACH STAMP BLOCK INCLUDES 4 FUN PHRASES.

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BACKGROUND STAMPS INCLUDE A HEAVY ACRYLIC BACKER,

NO ACRYLIC BLOCK NEEDED.

BACKGROUNDSTAMPS

MSRP$7.99

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HEART CARD by Amber Kemp-Gerstel. Supplies: heart color magic card set, seafoam color shine,

glitter banner delights, ephemera, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad. Other: baker ’s twine.

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TOTALLY AWESOME by Amber Kemp-Gerstel. SUPPLIES: Supplies: ephemera, chevron

background stamp, hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, color magic ephemera. Other: baker ’s

twine, white cardstock, 1” circle punch, pinking shears.

SEW A VELLUM 3” X 4” CARD FROM THE EPHEMERA PACK TO CREATE THE PERFECT HOLDER FOR A GIFT CARD!

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BACKGROUNDSTAMP

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stampsSTENCILS &The Hello Today collection is all about “mixing” media!

Combine the layering stencils & background stamps with Color Shine, Color Magic and Color Inks for all kinds of

PRETTY stuff to make!

3 PIECE STENCIL SETSCOLOR SHINE

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Just wait ti l l you see what you can do with these amazing stencil sets. Each set contains 3

stencils designed to layer & mask to create different styles and patterns every time! Spray

them with Color Shine, or use them with acrylic paints & modeling paste. Be sure to check

out my weekly show at www.mycraftchannel.com where I share tips to get you started!

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ACCORDION MINI ALBUM by Lindsay Bateman. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, glitter banner delights, ephemera, gold

glitter stickers, happy chipboard stickers, acrylic butterflies, butterfly stencil set, script background stamp, navy color ink.

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TRY STAMPING WITH COLOR SHINE

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SMILE CARD by Heidi Swapp. Supplies: gold glitter stickers, bronze color shine,

wood grain background stamp, ephemera. Other: shipping tag

& seam binding ribbon.

MSRP$7.99

MSRP$5.99

WOOD GRAINBACKGROUND STAMPS

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CRUSHING CARD by Heidi Swapp. Products: heart stencil set, blush & pink color shine, gold glitter stickers.

others: pink paislee gold chipboard star, white cardstock, bazzil l clear paper.

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MSRP$6.99

STENCIL SETS3 pieces per set

LAYER THE STENCILS & SPRAY LIGHTLY OVER THE TOP WITH COLOR SHINE

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GOOD STUFF FRAME by Heidi Swapp. Products: 12 x 12 hello today paper pad, bird stencil set, mint color shine,

teal glitter stickers. Others: wood frame, white acrylic paint, jewelry tag & mini bull dog clip.

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ADD PRETTY PATTERNS TO ORDINARY ITEMS

WITH STENCILS & COLOR SHINE MIXED

WITH ACRYLIC PAINT.

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GIFT BAG by Heidi Swapp. Products: bracket stencil set, heart stencil set, pink & peach color shine, acrylic hearts,

color magic chipboard. Others: kraft gift bag, draw-string burlap bag & shipping tag.

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SPREAD MODELING PASTE TINTED WITH COLOR SHINE OVER THE STENCILS TO CREATE DIMENSIONAL BACKGROUND.

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MY TRUE BLESSINGS by Maridette Cachola. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, blush & seafoam

color shine, happy & awesome chipboard stickers, acrylic stars & hearts, the big day cardstock stickers,

ephemera, glitter banner delights, heart stencil set, script background stamp, black color ink.

USE MINI CANVASES AS

BOOK COVERS FOR AN ACCORDION

ALBUM.

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COMBINE MULTIPLE STENCILS & STAMPS ON AN ART BOARD TO CREATE A STATEMENT PIECE.

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MIXED MEDIA CANVAS by Lindsay Bateman. Supplies: butterfly & bird stencil set, wood grain background stamp, music

notes background stamp, yellow wood stamp labels, right now, bril l iant & party mini stamps, big day clear stamps, best day

ever clear stamps, brown & navy color ink, happy chipboard stickers, gold glitter stickers.

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USE COLOR SHINE TO ADD DROPLETS OF COLOR

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HAPPY MEMORY by Wilna Furstenberg. Supplies: 12 x 12 hello today paper pad, gold glitter stickers, color magic ephemera & chipboard

stickers, wood stamp labels, navy, coral, citron, blush & seafoam color shine, black color ink. Others: white cardstock, gold spray paint

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MSRP$3.99

CHIPBOARD STICKERSresist coated

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LOVE THIS by Wilna Furstenberg. Supplies: hello today 12 x 12 paper pad, silver glitter stickers, color magic ephemera,

best day ever clear stamps, navy, coral & blush color shine, black color ink. Others: white cardstock, gelatos.

START WITH WHITE CARDSTOCK & COLOR MAGIC EPHEMERA. APPLY LOTS OF COLORS TO MAKE THE LAYOUT POP!

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COLOR MAGICEPHEMERA

MSRP$4.99

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