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GraduationCraftseBook LetterfromtheEditors DearReader, Graduatingfromhighschooloruniversityisawonderfulachievementandshouldbecelebratedassuch. Congratulatethenewgraduatewithahomemadegiftorcelebratorycraftfromthiscollection,including decoratedmortarboardsandgraduationcards.Wehavequickandeasygiftbagsforthoseattending manygraduationpartiesthisseason.Graduatescancraftwithfriendstoremembertheoccasion, makingfunClassof09shirtsormemoryphotoframes. Threecheersfortheclassof2009! Youcanfindmoreholidaycraftprojects,greatactivitiesforkidsandextensivedecoratingideasat www.FaveCrafts.com. OureBooks,likeallourcraftprojects,areabsolutelyFREEtomembersofourcraftingcommunity. Pleasefeelfreetosharewithfamilyandfriendsandaskthemtosignupatourwebsiteforour freeemailnewsletter. Wehopeyouenjoyreadingandcreating! Sincerely,

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TableofContents
Congrats Grad Card ..................................................................................................................... 5 Graduation Gift Box ..................................................................................................................... 6 Class of 2008 Decorated Mortarboard ........................................................................................ 8 Congrats Paper Banner .............................................................................................................. 10 Tie-Dye Graduate Frames.......................................................................................................... 11 Finding My Way" Graduation Doll .......................................................................................... 13 Graduation Scrapbook Page ...................................................................................................... 16 Fashion Dyes Graduation Tee.................................................................................................... 18 Graduation Celebration Centerpiece ........................................................................................ 20 Graduation Mini-Book ............................................................................................................... 23 Class of '09 Shirt ......................................................................................................................... 24 Beaded Book Thong .................................................................................................................... 26 Last Minute Gift Bags ................................................................................................................ 29 Green Treat Bag.......................................................................................................................... 33 Dream Card ................................................................................................................................. 35 Vintage Memory Box .................................................................................................................. 37 Embossed Glue Treasure Album............................................................................................... 39 Bookworm Bookmark ................................................................................................................ 41

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CongratsGradCard
By:DebiAdamsforSizzix Say"congratulations"tothegraduatewiththisfestive,dimensionalhomemadecard.Theglitterstars aresuretocelebratethegraduateproperly.

BrandItems

654374SizzixSizzlitsDieSet14PKSeasonalSet 654900SizzixSizzlitsDecorativeStripAlphabetDieWingoZingo 654995SizzixOriginalsDieStars#2 655160SizzixBigzDieStar,Nested 655217SizzixBigzDieDecorativeAccent,Swirl

OtherSupplies

PlainPaper PatternedPaper Glitter Wire

Instructions Createacardusingplainandpatternedpapers.Diecutshapesandlettersoutofplainpaper.Adhereto thecardandembellishwithglitterandwire. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationGiftBox
By:DecoArt Saycongratulationstothegraduatewiththisclevergiftboxwithatopthatlookslikeamortarboard gradcap.Therestoftheboxiscoveredwithcoordinatingscrapbookpaper.

Materials: DecoArtProductsRequired FoamPaint

FP01White

Supplies

12"x12"sheetscrapbookpaper(WeusedMidnightPaisleybyBoBunnyPress.) Onesheet,12"x18"3mmblackcraftfoam Whiteglue Scissors Ruler Circletemplate Foambrush Lotempgluegun 4"whitetassel Roundpapiermachebox:73/4"atbase;4"high

Instructions

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GraduationCraftseBook 1. Cuttwo4"x12"stripsofscrapbookpaper.Usefoambrushtoapplywhitegluetobackofpaper strip.Aligningtopandbottomedgesofpapertobox,attachpapertoboxside,smoothingflat withfingerstopreventbubblesunderpaper.Repeatwithsecondstripofpapertocompletely coveroutsideofbox. 2.Fromfoam,cuttwo11/4"x18"strips,two1"circles,one8"square,andone81/2"square. 3.Uselotempgluetoattachonestripoffoamaroundsideoflid,withtopandbottomedges aligned;trimremainingstriptofitandglueinplacetocompletelycoversideoflid. 4.Center8"foamsquareonlidtop;uselotempgluetoattachfoam.Centerandglue81/2" foamsquareover8"square. 5.Uselotempgluetoglueloopend(atfoldwithstrandstogether)oftasseltolidcenter.Glue foamcirclestogetherandgluestackedcirclesovertasselloop. 6.WithWhiteFoamPaint,painttheword"Congratulations"aroundtopofcapshape;allow painttodrythoroughly.

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Classof2008DecoratedMortarboard
Gototheheadoftheclass!Graduatewithstyle,usingTulipSoftFabricPaintandTulipStickyFabric Stencilstoaddcolorfulflairtotheusualpompandcircumstance.

Materials:

TulipStickyFabricStencils o 23277Numbers o 23565ABC's AleenesCrystalClearTackySpray Aleene'sFastGrabTackyGlue TulipSoftFabricPaint o Retro Ruler Cosmeticsponge Newspaper Clothespin Lowtackmaskingtape Cardstock,black,white Ribbon,1/8to3/8wide,4colorstomatchRetroKit Foil Mortarboard,black Scissors

Steps: 1.Cutdesiredlettersandnumbersfromstencils. 2.PlacewordCLASSinacurveabovecenterbuttonofmortarboard.PlacewordOFbelowbutton. Runfingernailaroundedgesofstencilstoensureatightseal. 3.Applymaskingtapearoundedgesandbetweenlettersasneededtocreateaprotectiveborder aroundstencil. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

GraduationCraftseBook 4.SqueezeapuddleofTurquoiseSoftPaintontofoil.Tapflatendofspongeintopaint.Tapexcesspaint ontoacleanareaoffoil.Tappaintintoopeningsofstencils,reloadingspongeasneeded.Carefully removestencilsbeforepaintdries.Letdry. 5.Repeatproceduretopaintnumbers,usingPinkReflectionsSoftPaint. 6.Cutfourlengthsfromeachcolorofribbon,eachlength2longerthanwidthofmortarboard. 7.Coverworksurfacewithnewspaper.Placeonelengthofeachcolorofribbon,wrongsideuponto paper.Tapeveryedgeofribbonendstonewspapersotheywillnotmovewhensprayed. 8.ApplyCrystalClearTackySpraytoribbons,followinglabelinstructions.Liftingoneribbonatatime, arrangeribbonsalongoneedgeofmortarboard,pressexcesstoundersideofmortarboard.Repeat proceduretoapplyremainingribbons,workingononesideofmortarboardatatime. 9.Glueasmallpieceofblackribbonoverribbonendsonundersideofmortarboard. 10.Cut6squarefromwhitecardstock.Rollcardstocktoimitateadiploma.PlaceadabofFastGrab TackyGlueoninsideedgeatcenter.Holdinplacebriefly,usingclothespin.Removeclothespin. 11.Cuta1x5piecefromblackcardstock.Wraparoundcenterofdiploma,placingnarrowedgesat bottom.Glueendstogether. 12.Cuta6lengthfromturquoiseribbon.Tieintoaknotatcenterofblackband.Trimexcessribbon. 13.Glueacrosscornerabovelettering,usingFastGrabTackyGlue.Letdrybeforemoving.

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CongratsPaperBanner
By:DebiAdamsforSizzix Say"congrats"tothenewgraduate,afriendwiththegreatnewjoborotherachiever.Thegiantletters willmakethemessageloudandclear.

BrandItems

654995SizzixOriginalsDieStars#2 655128SizzixBigzAlphabetSet7DiesSerifEssentials

OtherSupplies

PlainPaper Patternedpaper Glitter PipeCleaners Ribbon TissuePaper

Instructions DiecutLettersoutofplainpaperandadheretohandcutpapertriangles.Attachtrianglestoalengthof ribbontocreateabanner.DiecutStarsoutofplainpaperandembellishwithglitter.Adheretothe banner.Embellishwithribbon,pipecleanersandtissuepaper. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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TieDyeGraduateFrames
MixTulipOneStepTieDyecolorstocustomizeagraduationframeinyourschoolcolors.

Materials:

Aleene'sTackyPacks o TackyPack TulipSuperBigOneStepTieDyeActivityKit CollagePaugeInstantDecoupage Sandingblock Plasticgarbagebags Tissue,silvermetallic Washingmachine Woodletters,P,O,O,S Fabric,yd,100%cotton Iron Scissors Foil Woodframe Paintbrushes,flat,flat

Steps: 1.Cutapiecefromfabriclargeenoughtocoverfrontandsidesofframeandwraptoback,adding enoughfabrictomarginstoallowforshrinkageandraveling.Repeatproceduretocutapiecetocover backofframe. 2.Washfabrictoremovesizing.Donotusefabricsoftener.Donotdry. 3.Wearingrubbergloves,addwatertotopofdyebottle.Replacecaptightly.Shakeuntilalldyeis dissolved. 4.Coverworksurfacewithgarbagebags.Laydampfabricontopreparedsurface.Crumplefabric, creatingpeaksandvalleys. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 5.SqueezeOneStepDyeontopeaks,lettingitseepintovalleys.Allowsomewhiteareastoremainfor contrast. 6.Coverwithgarbagebag.Letset46hours.Washinalargeloadofwaterwithasmallamountof laundrysoap.Linedry.Ironsmooth. 7.SqueezeapuddleofInstantDecoupageontofoil.BrushInstantDecoupageontofrontofframeand ontobackoffabricforframefront.Layfabricgluesidedownontoframe.ApplyInstantDecoupageover fabric,smoothingwrinklesandwrappingfabrictobackofframe.CutanXfromcornertocornerof frameopening.Wrapfabrictoback.ApplyacoatofInstantDecoupage. 8.Cutapieceoffabrictocoverback,cuttingawayfabricfromframeopening.ApplyInstantDecoupage ontobackofframeandontobackoffabric.Placefabricgluesidedownontoframe.ApplyInstant Decoupageoverfabric,smoothingoutwrinkles.Letdry. 9.Sandedgesofletters.TurnPovertolooklikea9.TurnSovertolooklikea2.UseOsforzeros.Brush InstantDecoupageontolettersandontobackoftissue.Laytissueontoletters,wrappingtobackand smoothingedges.BrushInstantDecoupageovertissue.Letdrycompletely. 10.Glueletterstoframe,usingTackyGlue.

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FindingMyWay"GraduationDoll
By:DebiSchmitzforSTYROFOAMBrandFoam Youcancreatethispersonalizedgraduationgiftbydressingthegraduatedollinschoolcolorsforthat bigday.Useasaspecialgraduationgiftordisplayasacenterpieceorkeepsakeatgraduationparties. Thismakesagreateasyhandmadegraduationgift.

Materials:

STYROFOAMBrandProducts: o 2Ball,1" o 1Ball,2" o 1Cone,9" Felt: o 191/2"x12"sheetapricot o 391/2"x12"inschoolcolor(modelusedblue) Acryliccraftpaint,schoolcolor(modelusedblue) Silverglitterfabricpaint Dollhair,haircolorofgraduate Rayonthread,1skeineachinschoolcolors Smallpieceofwhitepaper 8mmbeads,blackhalfround Woodenshapes:111/2"square;(3)1"circles Craftwire,18gauge,1yard Tiewire,26gauge 7Buttons,1/2" Scissors Wirecutters Paintbrush,smallflat Lowtemperaturegluegunandgluesticks

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GraduationCraftseBook Downloadpattern Steps: 1. Inserta4"lengthof18gaugewirehalfwayintotheball(head)andthetopofcone(body);glue inplace. 2. Head:Center9"squareofapricotfeltoverhead;pullfelttightlyaroundballtotheneckand securewith26gaugewire.Glueexcessfelttocone. 3. Arms:Glueandinsert1"ballsoneitherendof9"lengthof18gaugewire.Gathera5"squareof apricotfeltaroundeach"hand".Securearoundthewristswith26gaugewire;twistwirearound thearmwiretoholdinplace. 4. Gluetogetherlongedgesof7"x18"piecebluefelt,forming18"longtube.Insertarmsintotube andwirearmsinplacebehindneck. 5. Gown:Foldinhalfa7"x18"pieceofbluefelt;thefoldedpieceshouldmeasure7"x9". FollowingDiagram1,cutanotchinthefoldasshown;thiswillbetheneckopening.Measurein 2"fromeachshoulderanddrawalinefromthesepointstothebottomcorners(seeDiagram2); cutalongtheselines.Gluesideseamstogether;cutopenthefrontofgown,fromnecktohem line.Dressdollingown,withopeninginfront;glueopeningshut. 6. CutoutbowusingPatternA.Cuta1/4"x1"pieceoffeltandgluearoundcenterofbow.Glue bowtoneck. 7. Blushcheeks;glueoneyes.Gluehairtohead. 8. Paintwoodpiecesblue;letdry.Stackandgluetogether1"circles;gluesquareontopof1" circles. 9. Makeatinytassel:Wrapbothcolorsofrayonthreadfourtimesaroundtwofingers;wrapa6" threadseveraltimesaroundoneend,1/4"fromend(seeDiagram2).Knotthreadandcutoff excess;cutthreadloopsandfluff.Gluetocenterofwoodsquare,andgluehattodoll'shead. 10. Cutasmallsignoutofwhitepaperandwrite"OnMyWay"(seeDiagram3).Cutapieceofblue felt1/4"largerthansign;gluetobackofsign.Gluesigntoan18"lengthof18gaugewire,8" fromoneend.Twistwireandwraparoundapenciltoshape.Slipthreebuttonsonleftsideof wireandfourbuttonsontherightside.Insertendsofwireintohands;gluesecurely. 11. Cutfour,10"lengthsofrayonthread;tietogether1"fromeachend.Gluetobackofdoll'sneck andlethangdownthefront.

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GraduationCraftseBook 12. Usingsilverpaint,make"buttons"downthefrontofthedress.Writetheyearonthebottom frontofgown. TrademarkofTheDowChemicalCompany("Dow")oranaffiliatedcompanyofDow. Formoreprojectideas,pleaseseestyrofoamstyle.com.

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GraduationScrapbookPage
By:DebiAdamsforSizzix Celebratethegraduate'saccomplishmentswiththisgraduationscrapbookpage.Thisisagreatplaceto displaythosecapandgownpictures.

BrandItems

654995SizzixOriginalsDieStars#2 655018SizzixOriginalsDieDressUpsGraduation 655448SizzixSizzlitsAlphabetSet12DiesGoGoBoots 655683SizzixOriginalsDieFlourish

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Cardstock PatternedPaper Button CircleCutter FoamDots Ink Ribbon SelfAdhesiveFelt Stamp

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GraduationCraftseBook Instructions Createascrapbookpageoutofcoloredcardstockandpatternedpaper.Matphotosoncardstockand adheretopage.DiecutthephraseGradfromcardstockandadheretopage.Layerribbonandastrip ofpatternedpaperonthepage.DiecutGraduationCapandFlourishfromselfadhesivefeltandattach topage.Stampsentiment,cropusingcirclecutter,embellishwithabuttonandadheretopageusing foamdots.DiecutStarsoutofpatternedpaper,layerandadheretopageusingfoamdots.

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FashionDyesGraduationTee
Definitelyaclassact!TulipOneStepFashionDyesandTulipSoftFabricPaintletyouchoosecool colorstocustomizethiscreation.PourontheglamwithTulipIronOnCrystalsandyoureproudly struttinyourstuffattheheadoftheclass.

Materials:

TulipOneStepFashionDyes o Brown TulipMultiSurfaceStencil o BlockAlphabet TulipSoftFabricPaint o Retro TulipCordlessHeatSettingTool TulipGlamItUp!IronOnCrystals o 300ClearPack Selfadhesiveshelfpaper,clear Scissors Disposablecontainers,small,3 Garbagebag Teeshirt,white Tweezers Lowtackmaskingtape Cosmeticsponge Plastictablecloth Craftknife Foil Finepointmarker,black

Steps: 1.Prewashshirttoremovesizing.Donotusefabricsoftenerordryersheets.Donotdry. 2.Coverworksurfacewithtablecloth.Laydampshirtontoworksurface. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 3.Wearingrubbergloves,addwatertodyebottle.Replacecaptightly.Shakeuntildyeisdissolved. 4.Squeezefullstrengthdyeontolowerfourthofshirt.Pourremainingdyeintoseparatecontaineruntil bottleisfull.Addwatertotopofbottle. 5.Squeezemixtureontonextquarterofshirt,slightlyoverlappingfirstdyedarea.Pourremaining mixtureintocontaineruntilbottleisfull.Fillbottlewithwater. 6.Squeezenewmixtureontonextquarterofshirt.Repeatprocedureoncemoretocreateatotaloffour shadesofbrown. 7.Covershirtwithgarbagebag.Letsetfor4to6hours.Washinalargeloadofwaterwithasmall amountoflaundrysoap.Dryindryerorlinedry. 8.CutapartBlockAlphabetStencilstospellwords,usingscissors.Positionontoshirt.Enlargebordersof lettersandcreateamarginaroundstenciltoprotectshirtfrompaint,usingmaskingtape. 9.Chooseacomputerfontordrawnumbersbyhandtocreatenumberstencil.Tracenumbers,using marker.Cutout. 10.Tracenumbersfacedownontobackofshelfpaper.Cutouttocreatestencil,usingcraftknife. 11.Removebackofshelfpaper.Positionontoshirt. 12.SqueezeapuddleofSoftFabricPaintontofoil.Tapspongeintopaint.Tapspongeontoacleanarea offoiltoremoveexcesspaint.Tapspongeintoopeningsofstencils,reloadingasneeded.Carefully removestencils.Letdry. 13.PrepareCordlessHeatSettingTool.ArrangeIronOnCrystalstofillinnumbers,usingtweezers. GentlytouchtipoftoolontotopofeachCrystalfor5to6secondstoadhere.

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GraduationCelebrationCenterpiece
Definitelythecenterofattentionatthegraduationcelebration!TulipSpiritIronOnAppliqu Numberscreatethefocalpointforthiseasytodocenterpiece.

Materials:

TulipSpiritIronOnAppliquNumbers&Letters o 24652#0 o 24654#2 o 24660#8 TulipStickyFabricStencils o 23277Numbers AleenesCrystalClearTackySpray TulipSoftFabricPaint o BI15826Turquoise Pressingcloth Iron Cosmeticsponge Cardstock,black,turquoise,white Mortarboards,2 Craftknife Tassel Scissors,decorativecornertrimmer Metalruler Foil Styrofoamblock Fabric,black,enoughtocoverStyrofoam Ribbon,2wide,black,wide,turquoise Ironingboard Wirecutter Newspaper Lowtackmaskingtape Pencil Metalwire

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Scissors

Steps: 1.Cut8x9piecefromStyrofoam,usingmetalrulerandknife.Lightlysandedgessmooth,usingan extrapieceofStyrofoam. 2.CutblackfabrictofitaroundStyrofoampiece.Coverworksurfacewithnewspaper.Layfabriconto worksurface,wrongsideup.Applyaheavy,evencoatofCrystalClearTackySpraytofabric,following instructionsonlabel.CenterStyrofoamontofabric.SmoothfabricaroundStyrofoam,foldingendsasif youwerewrappingagift. 3.Removelowerportionfrommortarboards,leavingsquares. 4.Layblackribbonfacedownontocleanareaofworksurface.ApplyCrystalClearTackySpray.Smooth ribbonaroundloweredgeofonemortarboard. 5.CutnumbersfromStickyFabricStencil.Smoothontoribbonatlowerrightcornerofonemortarboard, runningfingernailaroundedgestoensureatightseal.Applymaskingtapearoundouteredgesand betweennumbersasneededtocreateaprotectiveborderaroundstencil. 6.SqueezeapuddleofMatteTurquoiseSoftPaintontofoil.Gentlytapspongeintopaint.Tapsponge ontofoiltoremoveexcesspaint.Tappaintintostencilopenings.Repeatprocedureuntildesired coverageisachieved.Removestencilwhilepaintiswet.Letdry. 7.Placebothmortarboardsfacedownontonewspaper.ApplyCrystalClearTackySpray.Positiona mortarboardontooppositesidesoffabriccoveredblock.Presstogetherfirmly. 8.Cuttwolengthsfromturquoiseribbon,longenoughtowraparoundsquare.ApplyCrystalClearTacky Spraytobackofribbon.Applyribbonontofrontofcenterpieceasshown. 9.Cutfourslightlyvariedlengthsfromwire,usingwirecutter.Coileachlengthtolooklikeaspring. 10.Cuteight6x4piecesfromblackcardstockforbackgroundfornumbers.Trimcorners,using decorativescissors. 11.Tracefoursmallovalsontoturquoisecardstockandfourlargeovalsontowhitecardstock.Cutout. 12.Layturquoiseovalsfacedownontonewspaper.ApplyCrystalClearTackySpray.Centerandsmooth oneontoeachwhiteoval. 13.ApplyCrystalClearTackySprayontobackofeachwhiteoval.Centeranovalpieceontoeach backgroundpiece.Presstogether. 14.Preheatirontowoolsetting.Positionanumberappliquontoeachoval.Coverwithpressingcloth. Press,holdingfor1520secondstotackappliquintoplace.Turnappliqufacedown.Pressfor30 secondsmoretocompleteapplication. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 15.Layeachappliqupiecefacedownontocleannewspaper,alongwithremainingfourovals.Apply CrystalClearTackySpray. 16.Layoneendofwireontobackofappliqupiece.Pressanovaloverwire. 17.Cutarowoffourholesintotopofcenterpiece,usingcraftknife.Insertoneendofwireintoeach holetocreatenumber.Gentlybendwirestopositionnumbersasdesired. 18.Looptasselaroundbuttononcenterofmortarboard.

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GraduationMiniBook
By:DebiAdamsforSizzix Createaminiaturescrapbooktoholdmemoriesofgraduation.Thismakesagreatgiftforthenew graduate.

BrandItems

654546SizzixSizzlitsAlphabetSet35DiesCherish 654995SizzixOriginalsDieStars#2 655018SizzixOriginalsDieDressUpsGraduation

OtherSupplies

Book PlainPaper PatternedPaper Chalk Glitter Ribbon Tassel

Instructions Coverablankbookusingplainandpatternedpapers.Matphotoandadheretothebookcover.Diecut shapesandletters,highlightwithchalkandadheretothebookcover.Createtabsoutofplainpaperand adheretothepagesalongtherightsideofthebook.Embellishwithglitter,ribbonandatassel.

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Classof'09Shirt
HerestheperfectgiftanditssosimpletomakewithTulipOneStepFashionDyes!Createoneshirt foreachofyourfriendsanduseyourschoolcolorsanddontforgettohaveyourfriendsautographiton graduationnight.

Materials:

TulipOneStepFashionDyes o Red TulipFashionGlitter o 23541LightGoldJewel TulipFashionForm TulipFashionGlitterBond Scissors Garbagebags,2 Selfadhesiveshelfpaper Cosmeticsponge Whitetee,100%cotton Foil Permanentmarker Scratchpaper

Steps: 1.Prewashshirttoremovesizing.Donotusefabricsoftener.Donotdry. 2.Coverworksurfacewithgarbagebag.Laywetshirtontopreparedsurface. 3.Wearingrubbergloves,addwatertodyebottle.Replacecaptightly.Shakeuntildyeisdissolved. 4.Crumpleshirt,followingdyepackageinstructions. 5.SqueezeReddyeontoshirt,squeezingandturningfabricuntilcompletelydyed.Coverwithclean garbagebag.Letset46hours. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 6.Washinalargeloadofwaterwithasmallamountoflaundrysoap. 7.Dryindryer.Ironsmooth. 8.Tracelettersontoshinysideofshelfpaper,usingpermanentmarker.Carefullycutoutinsideeach lettertocreatestencil,usingscissors. 9.Removepaperbacking.Presslettersontoshirtwheredesired.Runafingernailalonginsideedgesto ensureatightseal. 10.InsertFashionFormintoshirt. 11.SqueezeapuddleofGlitterBondontofoil.Tapflatendofspongeintoglue.Pounceathick,even coatofgluewithinonesectionofstencil.ImmediatelypourGoldFineJewelontowetglue.Lightlypress glitterintoglue.Repeatproceduretoapplyglittertoremainderofdesign,workinginonesectionata time.Letdry.Pounceexcessglitterontoscratchpapertoreturntocontainer.Repeatproceduretoapply designontobackofshirt. 12.Wait72hourstowash.Machinewashwarmongentlecycle.Donotuseharshdetergentsorbleach. Removepromptlyandlinedry.Toiron,turngarmentinsideout,beingcarefulnottotouchdesignwith iron.Donotdryclean.

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BeadedBookThong
By:BeadStudio Useleftovercharmsandbeadstocreateabeautifulbeadedbookmark,perfectforthegraduateheaded tocollegeoryourbookwormfriend.Thesecanalsobehungfromtherearviewwindow.This homemadegiftissoquickandeasy!

Materials:

2feetofWaxedLinenCord 1Charm AssortedBeadsaboutadozenwithholesthatjustfitoverthelinen ClearNailPolish Scissors

Steps: 1. Tiethecharmontooneendofthecord,trimandsetknotwithclearnailpolish.

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2. Slideagroupingofbeadsontothecordandtieaknotafterthelastbead.(Useanawltogetthe knotclosetobeadsifneeded).

3. Determinethelengthofcordneededforthetypeofbook(lessforpaperbackmorefor hardcover)andtieaknotwerethebeadswillstart.

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4. Addbeadstothetailofthecordandtieaknotafterthelastbead.

5. Trimtheexcesscordandsetknotwithclearnailpolish.

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LastMinuteGiftBags
By:TiffanyWindsorforInspiredatHome Makequickandeasygiftbagswithplainpaperbagsandrubberstamps.TiffanyWindsorofInspiredat Homeshowsushowtocreatefourdifferentbags.Fillwithfreshherbsorajarofsalsaforaninstantgift. Checkoutthesalsarecipebeloworfilljarswiththedryingredientsforyourfavoritecookies.

MaterialsforAllBags:

Papergiftbags Shippingtags

ImagineBag(additionalmaterialsneeded)

Acrylicpaintapplegreen,lavender Rubberstampslargesquare,dragonfly,smallsquares,word

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Cosmeticsponge

Instructions: Applygreenpainttoshippingtagwithcosmeticsponge.Setasidetodry.Stamplargegreensquareon bag.Letdry.Stampdragonflyoversquare.Letdry.Stamptwosmallsquaresontag.Stampwordontag.

HappyBag(additionalmaterialsneeded)

Acrylicpaintgreen Cosmeticsponge(orpaintbrush) AleenesCrystalClearTackySprayadhesiveorAleenesOriginalTackyGlueStick Rubberstampword Prescallopedscrapbookpaper

Instructions: Applygreenpainttoshippingtagwithbrushorcosmeticsponge.Setasidetodry.Stampwordonpaper. Applygluetobackofpaperandplaceonbag.Cutonepieceofpapertofitsizeofshippingtag.Apply gluetobackofpaperandplaceontag.Letdry.

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BloomBag(additionalmaterialsneeded)

Floralstencil Acrylicpaintmediumpink,coral,applegreen Cosmeticsponge Waxedpaper

Instructions Poursmallpuddleofeachpaintontowaxedpaper.Dabspongeintopaintandtap,tap,taponwaxed papersevertimestoevenlydistributepaintonsponge.Placestencilonbag.Withlighttaps,applyeach coloroverstencilindesiredareas.Dontoverworkpaintoryouwillforceitunderneathstencil!Asoft, airbrushedlookisallyouwant!Liftstencil.Letpaintdry.

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GraduationCraftseBook InspireBag(additionalmaterialsneeded)

Precutscrapbookpapers(floraldesign) Beadsmallred Buttonredceramicheart AleenesOriginalTackyGlueSticks AleenesFastGrabTackyGlue

Thisprojectissuperquick!Applygluesticktobackofprecutpaperflowersandstickontobagandtag. UseFastGrabtogluesmallbeadtotagandredceramichearttobag.Letgluedry. YummyGardenSalsa Ingredients: 1cupplumtomatoes,diced cupredpepper,diced cucumber,diced 1smallonion,diced 1tablespoonchoppedfreshcilantro(usefresh,ascilantrolosesitszingwhendried!) 2/3cupfreshlimejuice Saltandpeppertotaste 1clovegarlic,minced 1teaspoonmincedjalapeno(optional) Directions: Prepareallvegetablesandplaceinbowl.Addtherestoftheingredientsandchill.Youcanspicethisup ifyouthinkitneedsmorezingbyaddingmorejalapenosorchilipeppers.Servewithtortillachips. TiffanysDesignerTips:Makethesegiftbagsandtagsaheadandtuckthemawayforquickandeasy accesswhenyouneedinstantgiftwrapthatsextraordinary!Tuckinsomehomemadepreserves, YummyGardenSalsaorHerbsdeProvenceoracutehandmadegiftandyouresettogo!

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GreenTreatBag
By:MelonyBradleyforUchidaofAmerica,Corp. Followthesequickandeasyinstructionstomakeafoldedpapertreatbag.It'sagreatwaytogivea uniquegiftandcanberecycledoverandover.

Materials:

MarvyCleverLeverJumboCraftPunchCircle MarvyInkPadBlack MarvyMiniGlueTape CraftingPaperwithGinghampatterns BlackpaperwithwhitedotsMakingMemories AlphabetStamps1/4lowercaseletters 3/8"ribbon:Whitewithblackdots,1/4yard,Offray,BlackandWhiteGingham,5"Bobbin Ribbon,Morex MarvyPaperTrimmingBuddystraighblade MarvySquishyScissors Ruler

Steps: Allmeasurementsareininches. 1.Makebagandflower.Fold8"x8"craftingpaperwithginghampatternasfollows. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook Turnthepapersidewaysandfolditinhalf,onthediagonal.(a) Taketherightsidecornerandfoldittotheleft(b). Repeatforleftside(c) Takethefirstpieceofthetoppointandfolddownward.Adherewithglue. Flipthe"bag"overandfoldtheotherpieceofthetoppointdownward.Adherewithglue(d)Cutone1" x8"piecefromwhitepaper.Fold1"x8"paperaccordionstyle.Glueendstogethertoformflower.Glue tofrontofbag. 2.Punchandrubberstampcircles.Usepunchtopunchonecircleeachoutoftheblackandwhitedots andlimegreenpaper.Userubberstampstostamp"foryou"onlimegreenpaper.Gluecirclestogether andgluetocenteroffloweronbag. 3.Adhereribbon.Cutwhitewithblackdotsribbonintotwolengthsof41/2".Gluetoinsidetopofbag forhandles.Cutblackandwhiteginghamribbontoone4"pieceandone1"piece.Glue4"piecetotop frontofbag.Tieaknotin1"pieceandgluetotoprightofbag. FoldingDirections:

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DreamCard
Createabeautifuldreamcardusingscrapbookpaper,pushmoldsandpolymerclay. ByMaureenCarlsonforAMACO

Materials:

AMACODesignerPushMolds:Sun,Moon FimoSoftPolymerClay:White,Sunflower 12"x12"ScrapbookPaperorFoldedCardofYourChoice BlankSlideMount,Small SuedeLeatherLace:18"ofBlue LumierePaint:MetallicGold,PearlescentBlue AcrylicPaint:White,Brown CreamCardStockandPaperScraps Glue SpongesforPaint Water FlatPlasticDisposableSurfaceforPaint PaperTowels BakingPanorCeramicTile Oven LeatherAlphabetStamps RoundToothpicks

Note:Thepicturedcardshapewascreatedbyfoldingapieceof12"x12"scrapbookpaperintoawrap aroundcard.Youmaysubstituteaplaingreetingcard,sizeofyourchoice,forthefoldedpapercard. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook Steps: 1. ConditionFIMOSoftpolymerclay.CreatefaceandanyclayembellishmentsusingAMACO DesignerPushMolds,aswellasrubberstampsorleatherstampsforfacesandwords.Alterclay shapesasdesiredbycurving,cuttingorindenting.Atoothpickmakesagreattoolforindenting cornersofmouthsandeyesinmoldedfaces.Thepicturedcardusesonelargesunface,one smallmoon,twostars,oneworddreammadefromthemoonmold,andoneworddream madewithleatherstamps.Pokeholesinclayifpiecesaretobestrung. 2. Bakeclayinpreheatedovenfollowingdirectionsonpackage.Letcool. 3. Paintorantiqueclaypieces,wipingawayexcesspaintwithapapertowel. 4. Typeorprintwordsontocardstock.Tearoutwordsorcutwithdeckleedgedscissors.Layer wordswithtornpiecesofcollagepapersonbothcardandenvelope.Embellishpapersandblank slidemountbyspongepainting,stippling,ordottingwithpaintcolorsofyourchoice.Ifpaint getstoodark,spongewhiteorpalecolorovertop. 5. UseCraftersPickDecoupage&CollageGeltogluepaperstocardandenvelopeandinto openingofslidemount. 6. UseCraftersPickTheUltimate!togluefacesandanyothertrimsinplaceoncard.

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VintageMemoryBox
By:JennieStaglianoforGlueDots Turnanoldcigarboxintoatreasuredkeepsake!Byusingoldfamilyphotosandembellishments,you canturnanordinaryboxintoavintageworkofart.Displaythisboxonyourcoffeetabletoshowguests yourfavoritepictures.

Materials:

CraftGlueDots MemoryBookGlueDots Cigarbox Desiredphoto 1"GlueLines ContinuousGlueLines SuedeMocha,81/2x11",(SEIPapers) BronzeMetallicpaper,(DieCutsWithAView) AutumnWeavepaper,(PetiteMotifs) PocketWatchesPaper,(TwoBusyMoms) Muslinfabricscrap Leatherscrapcutintolongthinstrip Driedwheat Watchfaces,(7Gypsies) DecorativeBrads,antiquecopperfinish,(MakingMemories) MiniOverallSet,(JHBInternational,availableatfabricstores) Shankcutter Papercutter

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GraduationCraftseBook LinetheinsidebottomofthecigarboxbymeasuringtheinsidebottomofcigarboxandcutPocket Watchespapertoexactdimensions.Adhere1"GlueLinesontobottomofbox,andpresspaperlinerin place. Step2 PrintafavoritequoteontoBronzeMetallicpaperandcuttodesiredlength. Step3 MeasureoutsidetoplidofcigarboxandcutSuedeMochapaper1"11/2"shorterthanwidthand lengthofthelid. Step4 AttachCraftGlueDotstofourcornersoftheSuedeMochapaper,centerpaperoncigarboxlidand gentlypresstocreatebond. Step5 UsingMemoryBookGlueDots,adherephototoamuslinfabricswatchandtheswatchtothelid Step6 Cutremainingpaperstodesiredlength.LayerpapersandattachusingMemoryBookGlueDots. Step7 RemovethebacksoftheDecorativeBradsusingshankcutters.AttachDecorativeBradstofourcorners ofphotowithMemoryBookGlueDots. Step8 AttachwatchfacesandotherembellishmentsusingCraftGlueDots. Step9 Toattachdriedwheat,apply2,1"GlueLinesontocigarboxlid.PlacewheatontoGluelinesandpress gentlytocreatebond. Step10 CutContinuousGlueLinestoexactlengthofleatherstrap,placeontoleatherstripbackandrubover clearreleaseliner.Placeleatherstripontocigarboxlidandgentlypressdown.Placethebuttonof overallssettoaMemoryBookGlueDotandadhereontotheendoftheoverallshook Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook EmbossedGlueTreasureAlbum By:HeidiBorchersforInspiredatHome Withaspecialglueembossingtechnique,createabeautifulalbumforyour"treasuredmemories."The techniquecreateswonderfultextureforfloralaccentsandchalkcreatessoftcolors.Thisprojectcomes touscomplimentsofHeidiBorchersforInspiredatHome.

Materials:

Album(woodorheavypressboardcover) Pencil AleenesSuperThickTackyGlue Scotchtape Bluelowmaskpainterstape Spraypaintflatwhite Decoratorcraftchalkassortedcolors Brushhardbristle(stenciltypebrushworksgreat) Papertowels Sprayfixativeforchalks

Instructions: 1. Lightlydrawdesignontoalbumcoverwithpencil. 2. Placeatapenozzleontothebottleofglue.Seetechniqueforhelp. 3. Drawwithgluealongthepencillines.Letdrycompletely. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 4. Maskoffthespiralbindingwithbluepainterstapeandprotectanyotherpagesofalbumwith papertowelsorpaper.Spraypainttheentirecoveranddriedgluewithwhitespraypaint. Carefullyremovebluetape.Letdry. 5. Tocolorwithchalk,rubthebrushoverthesurfaceofthechalk,thenrubontocoverwhere desired.Continuetoadddifferentcolorsofchalktothecoveruntilentiredesignischalked. 6. Sprayentirechalkedsurfacewithsprayfixative. HeidisDesignerTip:Tocreatetheeffectofshadowingwiththechalks,leavesomeareaswithlesscolor whileapplyingmorecolorinotherareasandblendwithcottonswab.

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BookwormBookmark
Usecardstockandsequinstodesignthisbeautifulbookmarkthatyoucanuseagainandagain. DesignedbyAmyLawforKreinik

Materials:

2"x5.5"sagecardstock,aquaandbluecardstock(HuePaletteScrapPack,PaperReflections) Silver,blue,andgreensequins(NicoleSpangles) FlowerPunch(McGillCraftivityP/N91100) Kreinik#12Braidcolor684 TreasureTapeDots DiamondBeadlets

Steps: 1. Punchthreeaquaandthreeblueflowersfromyourcardstock.ApplyaTapeDottothebackof eachone.Peelthelinerofftwooftheaquaandoneoftheblueflowers.Sticktheaquaflowers onthetworemainingblueflowers,slightlyoffcentersotheblueshowsunderneath.Dothe samewiththeremainingaquaandblueflowers,thistimewiththeblueontop. 2. Peeltheredlineroffthebacksofeachflowerandarrangethemonyoursagecardstock.(see pictureforplacement)Placeadotinthecenterofeachflower. 3. Makealineofdots,witheachnewdottouchingtheedgeoftheonebeforeit.Thelineshould windinbetweentheflowers(seephoto).Peeltheredlineroffeachdotandapplysequinstothe line,alternatingcolorsandsizes. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook 4. Placetwodotsdiagonaltothelastdot.Peelbackthelineroneachandmakeacurlicueoneach, asantenna.Peelthelineroffyourflowersandmakelittlefourloopflowershapesonthose dots.Useyourlinertopressthethreadsintothetape. 5. Placeyourdesignintoashallowtrayorinasmallziplocbag.Pourbeadletsovertheexposed tapeareas.Taptoremoveexcessbeadlets. Kreinikthreadsavailablethroughneedleworkstoresorwww.kreinik.com.

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GraduationCraftseBook GraduationCrafts eBookfromwww.FaveCrafts.com IncludedinthiseBook: 18CraftsProjectstoCelebrateGraduation 5CraftProjectsforGraduationPhotos 2MortarboardCraftProjects 2GiftsfortheNewCollegeStudent 2QuickandEasyLastMinuteGiftBags Signupforourfreecraftingnewsletterandreceivemoreholidayfun,craftprojects,quicktips,home dcorideasandmorerightinyourinboxeveryweek.

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