Cut the Scrap

Welcome to the Spring 2010 edition of Cut the Scrap, an e-newsletter brought to you by
Paper Creations, Scrapbooking & Beyond, Create & Decorate, and Christmas 365 magazines.

This newsletter is geared toward scrapbookers, crafters, and paper people, and is
chock full of ideas, news, contests, special offers, articles, and, of course, free projects!

Projects
Bowtie Bunny Bag
Cupcake Birthday Card
Foil-Wrapped Eggs
Decorative Stamped Envelope
Get Well Soon
My Paradise
Articles
Photo Ops
An Interview with
Jim Shore
Kit Kraze
Contests
Bind Your
Creativity
Wacom Pen Tablet Giveway
Caribbean Cruise Getaway 2010
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Bow Tie Bunny Bag

Bowtie Bunny Bag
(Create & Decorate)
Make this as a gift for someone special or as a home decor piece to be used each springtime. This bag can be given as an Easter treat bag filled with goodies, or it can be used as a purse.
Click here for project.

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Cupcake Birthday Card
(Paper Creations)
With a smattering of colorful daisies and narrow streamers laced with confetti-like dots, this little cupcake card sends the sweetest of greetings.
Click here for project.
cupcake card
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photo ops Photo Ops
(Scrapbooking & Beyond)
A tutorial about understanding Levels,
Adjustment Layers, and Blend Modes in Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0.
Click here for article (PDF).
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Foil-Wrapped Eggs
(Create & Decorate)
Create some springtime fun with these adorable eggs. Arrange in a bowl or on a shelf to add color, shine, and sparkle to your home.
Click here for project.
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Decorative Stamped Envelope Decorative Stamped Envelope
(Christmas 365)
When giving a handmade card, don't forget the envelope! It's the first thing the recipient sees, and is a perfect canvas for expressing your creativity.
Click here for project (PDF).
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An Interview with Jim Shore
(Christmas 365)
Famed figurine designer and artist Jim Shore talks with us about his inspiration and work.
Click here for article (PDF).
Jim Shore artwork sample
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My Paradise My Paradise
(Scrapbooking & Beyond)
Here's the winning layout from the Cropping Cruise to Bermuda contest, sponsored by Croptopia Getaways, Skyscraper Tour Cruises, Scrapbooking & Beyond, and Paper Creations.
Click here for project (PDF).
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Kit Kraze
(Scrapbooking & Beyond)
Have you ever considered joining a kit club? Welcome to our new kit series, designed to help you explore the possibilities of working with kits.
Click here for article.
Kit Kraze
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get well soon Get Well Soon
(Paper Creations)
You can always count on a sprinkling of sweet violets to sow some cheer, especially when you're feeling blue!
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Bind Your Creativity
Design a binder cover and you could win cash! Five winners are selected each month. For information and rules, visit www.unikeep.com/awards.
unikeep contest winning layout
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Pen Tablet Wacom Pen Tablet Giveaway
Bamboo Craft is a new computer input device for crafters and hobbyists that combines the benefits of Multi-Touch with the comfort and precision of a pen, giving you a powerful way to express yourself. To find out how your could win your own Wacom Bamboo Craft Pen Tablet,
click here.
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Create & Decorate
April Issue in Stores Now!

This colorful issue embraces spring with a plentitude of happy projects. There are chicks, bunnies, and Easter eggs to stitch and paint, and pretty spring flowers to punch and hook. Welcome the new season with open arms—and handfuls of crafting supplies!
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Christmas 365 Christmas 365
Summer Issue in Stores Now!

Can't get enough of Christmas? This is the magazine for you! It's chock full of holiday crafts, projects, and ideas that will keep you in jingle bells all year long. Brought to you by the publishers of Create & Decorate magazine.
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Paper Creations
Spring Issue in Stores Now!

In anticipation of spring's arrival, we have filled the pages in this issue of Paper Creations with springtime treats. From bunnies, birds, and babies to flowers, friends, and special finds, we have gathered a collection of wonderful projects from many talented designers.

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Scrapbooking and Beyond

Scrapbooking & Beyond
Spring Issue in Stores Now!

In this issue of Scrapbooking & Beyond, get ready to welcome spring with page after page of stunning layouts, patterns, informative articles, plus two new series and two special giveaways.