04.

2012
E - M A G A Z I N E SPRING IS IN THE AIR… CRAFTS THAT CELEBRATE THE SEASON

A GCD STUDIOS PUBLICATION

GET INSPIRED
ALL NEW Challenges

15+
& Clever Techniques
… plus wonderful ways to
PROJECTS USE YOUR STASH
FOR SPRING
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By this time of year, I think everyone is ready to celebrate
Spring. The coming of chocolate bunny filled baskets and
colorful blooms makes the world smile. This month at GCD we
have something else to celebrate… the launch our new Online
Magazine, The PaperCut. We've spent a month getting it's
pages ready for you to look at and each project was created
with time and love. As you look through each page and each
project, we hope it enlightens a craftier glow within you.
This month there are too many projects to pick a favorite, but
make sure to check out our new challenge called The Flip-It
Sketch Challenge. Starting next month we will be doing give
aways to those that play along. We at GCD are quite excited
about this fresh take on a sketch challenge and hope you play
along. Enjoy this issue and please do share your feedback. We
would love to know what you think.
Heidi Sonboul,
DESIGN TEAM COORDINATOR
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 CONTENTS

This month's feature pick is the

Flip-It Sketch Challenge.

We hope it inspires you.

Layout by Audrey Yeager

03 Get Inspired 09 Trendy Tricks

Banner Inspired Card Painted Circle Technique
by Clare Prezzia by Teri Anderson

04 Color Challenge 10 In Season

A fresh springtime layout Seasonal Inspiration
by Elizabeth Carney by Tessa Buys

05 Photo Technique 11 On the Cover

by Leslie Davis
06 Quilt Technique
by Christie Davis
07 Flip-It Sketch
Challenge
On the Cover, 11
Easter Memory Box & Mini Album
by Heidi Sonboul
Easter Mini Album
by Heidi Sonboul
13 Reader's Gallery
14 Use Your Stash
Starburst Technique
by Jennifer Chapin
15 Featured Collection

Get Featured Here! Send us a photo of your work that uses

our paper and/or embellishments and you can get featured in
our Reader's Gallery. Email to hsonboul@gcdstudios.com.

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GET INSPIRED

Card by Clare Prezzia

Where does inspiration come from?

Honestly it’s in the eye of the beholder. It
can come from a magazine, fashion, a movie,
advertisement, or even food containers. To inspire
you just a little more each month, we will share what
inspires the GCD Studios Gals. Each month we’ll pick a
picture and show how you can pull inspiration from it,
allowing you to think up dreamy new techniques and
delicious handmade embellishment. So get inspired today
with this photo from our CHA booth. Check out how Clare
took our handmade banner and miniaturized it onto her
card. So darn darling right?!

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 Layout by Elizabeth Carney

Grow Layout by Elizabeth Carney

I’ve been feeling nostalgic as of late. My great-grandmother whom we called “Mom” loved
roses. I never really did like them myself. That was of course until we moved on base here in
Washington with a home that had not one, but three roses bushes. They were very beautiful
and hearty too. I loved taking care of those roses and realized how much they reminded
me of Mom and how she tended and cared for her beloved roses. What also reminds me
of Mom is the cute Oh Happy Day Collection. Born was this layout from those memories, ah
wonderful memories!

To texture: I took a small grade sandpaper and applied to the flower edges to give them a
more weathered look. For the texture look on the letters, I used a Pounce Wheel tool and
went around the outside of the letters to give them more depth. I also used a heavy grade
sandpaper on the letters by actually sanding those for a rough edged texture effect.

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 PHOTO TECHNIQUE

Photo Flips:
Creating a photo flip
book on a layout allows
you to display a lot of
photos while maintaining
a clean, uncluttered look.

Layout by Leslie Davis

Birthday Fun Layout by Leslie Davis

You can see from the photo, I added depth to the banner by
adhering one side and then squishing the other side closer before I
adhered it to make it ruche up a little. I used an acrylic stamp for the
word “birthday”. I was able to bend it slightly on a clear mounting
block to follow the curve of the banner. I wanted to include her other
friends in the layout as well, but wanted to keep the layout uncluttered
and on one page, so I created little flaps with the sticker tabs.

I stitched along the edge of the photo for extra support of the tab
and the hinging action. :) When my daughter saw the layout she was
kind of upset her other friends weren’t included. Once I showed her
the photos flipped to show her other friends, she loved it! I hope you
enjoyed today’s post and maybe you’ll be saying “bonjour” to flipping
photos on your pages!

Visit our blog for more great techniques! Supplies:

Patterned Paper: GCD Studios Bonjour.

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 QUILTING TECHNIQUE

Quick Tip:
Create cute and simple
antennae by pinching
Layout by Christie Davis
twine in half and adhering
Spread Your Wings & Fly Layout by Christie Davis to your butterfly.
When I was challenged to do some sewing on a layout, I was a little
stumped at first because I am not a seamstress. But I loved the look of
a patchwork quilt type background of assorted papers, and thought
I would make some fun stitches by hand to accent and connect the
paper blocks together this way. The new Bonjour line has such pretty
earthy colors and was perfect for this. Supplies:
Patterned Paper: GCD Studios Bonjour,
I added some twine for butterfly antennae and used a shiny mist to Cardstock: Bazzill, Twine: Jillibean Soup,
create the misted background. I love how the butterflies and flowers in Alphabet letters: American Crafts,
this line are so easy to cut out and use separately as embellishments! Brads: Making Memories, Mist: Shimmerz

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 Flipped on it's side.
When Leslie flipped the sketch on it's side
the banner reminded her of the sun which
was perfect for these great beach photos.
Supplies: Patterned Paper:
GCD Studios Flower Child.

When your crafty mojo is stuck and you're

looking for a way to spark your creativity, try
this new reaoccuring feature challenge. Use
this sketch as insiration or flip it on it's side, either
way it'll get the creative thought process rolling.

Alter It.
Notice how Nina took a fresh and modern
take on the sketch by adding chevrons to
the three columns.
Supplies: Patterned Paper:
GCD Studios Oh Happy Day.

Card by Nina Yang

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 Alter It.
Mary Ann modified her layout here for only one
photo. She used the extra space for journaling.
Supplies: Patterned Paper:
GCD Studios Bonjour.

Layout by Mary Ann Jenkins

Spark your creativity!

slie Davis
Layout by Le

Alter It.
Pam used the banner as part of the title and
used the center photo spot for journaling.
Supplies: Patterned Paper:
GCD Studios Splendor.

Layout by Pam Callaghan

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TRENDY TRICKS

Card by Teri Anderson

Painted Circle Technique by Teri Anderson

Hi all! One of the things I loved doing when I paper craft is to mix my scrapbook
supplies with items I can find in my home. Today, I am going to show you a fun
way to make circles with paper from GCD Studios’ Splendor collection, paint
and a small glass!

1. Start by squirting some paint on an old tray (or plate) or scratch paper.
2. Set the rim of a glass in the paint. Twist the glass to make sure the rim is fully
covered with paint.
3. Press the rim onto your patterned paper.
4. Be sure to press hard so you get a nice painted circle.
5. When finished, cut your circle out and use it as a design element on your
next paper crafting project!

All of the circles on this card were made with my painted circle technique.
Rather than cutting them with scissors, I was able to use a circle punch.

To give the yellow and blue ones more visual interest, I set a wooden button in
the middle of the circles. I then covered the top of each button with additional
paper from the Splendor collection.

Supplies: A small drinking glass (a,votive cup or some other object with a circle ring
works well, too!), Craft paint, Patterned paper from GCD Studios (of course!), and
scratch paper.

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 In Season

Layout by Tessa Buys

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We love Spring and seeing flowers bloom lifts Tessa's
spirits and helps her to shake off those winter blues.
She recently photographed these pretty flowers
in her neighborhood. Well, a page about flowers
deserves a special flower embellishment, so she
made a unique blossom out of dovetail/pennant
shapes. The result is a fun, unique flower! Enjoy your
Spring – get out there, take some photos of the
blooming flowers, and scrap away!

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Spring Flowers by Tessa Buys
To recreate one of your own, hand-cut your own
dovetail/pennant shapes. In addition, you will need
a 2 inch cardstock circle for the base and glue.
Begin by cutting out about 20 pennants.

1. Add a ring of glue around the edge of your circle.

2. Begin sticking the pennants to the circle,
overlapping just a touch.
3. Add another ring of glue to the center of the
Advanced Tips
circle and begin layering more pennants in a
second row. 1. For more dimension, you can curl the tips of the
Dovetails/pennants before gluing them down.
4. Add a button, brad, or rhinestone in the middle of
the flower. 2. For more variety, you could use multiple
patterned papers for your pennants.
5. For an added something special, cut denim
leaves to match.

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 A CLOSER LOOK
This cute little box, originally covered with a butterfly
pattern, was found at a local craft store. Removing
the leather straps and decoupaging on this beautiful
houndstooth paper in the Splendor collection made it
more vintage chic. Adding on metal legs and gluing the
leather straps back on gave it the finishing look.
This mini album was created using the Splendor and
Oh Happy Day collections. Layered tags, buttons, and
flowers give it a charming look. It's soft colors fit perfectly
into spring.

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READER’S GALLERY

Day on the Bay Layout by Leslie Davis

This page is proof that simple can still be dynamic even with
only 3 pieces of patterned paper. Add a few well chosen
embellishments and call you work done!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: GCD Studios Country Charm,

Stickers: Making Memories & Studio Calico, Stamps: Studio Calico,
Dear Lizzy & Studio G., Letters: American Crafts & Cosmo Cricket.

Layout by Leslie Davis

Silly Hats Layout by Diana Brodeur

Every day life passes us by. Sometimes there are moments

that we never want to forget like weddings, birthdays, and
what not. However, there are little moments every day that
are just as important. What every day moments do you want
to remember? Take a few moments to document these
memories on your next page!

Supplies: Patterned Paper: GCD Studios Sweet Tooth.

Layout by Diana Brodeur

Number Layout by Rebecca Keppel

Challenge yourself to make something that focuses on

numbers. Using numbers allows a fun way to illustrate a
timeline like in this layout. To take the theme even further, use
number in your title or as an embellishment. Here Rebecca
uses bold black letters that really pop.

Supplies: Patterned Paper: GCD Studios Country Charm.

Layout by Rebecca Keppel

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 creative new ways
to use your scraps

Sweet Life Layout

by Jennifer Chapin
Sunburst patterns are so hot right now!
And it’s a great way to use up that stash
of patterned paper you have been
collecting for awhile. Just use your trimmer
to cut long triangular pieces and adhere
them to your layout in the pattern shown.
You can even stitch the edges for added
definition and texture.
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This technique takes a bit of time, but I
really think it is SO worth it once you see
the end result! I hope you’ll try it soon.

1. Place your photo where you would

like it on your paper or cardstock.
Draw a border around the outside
in pencil to mark where the sunburst
3 4 pieces will end.

2. Mark the center of your photo. This will

be where the sunburst pieces meet.

3. Use your paper trimmer to cut long

triangular pieces of patterned paper.

4. Arrange the patterned paper with

the points meeting in the middle.
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5. Adhere and sew the edges to add
texture and visual interest.

6. Place your photo back on the layout

using foam adhesive to adhere.

Supplies: Pattern Paper: GCD Studios

Splendor, Paper Trimmer, Foam adhesive.
Layout by Jennifer Chapin

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 Featured
Collection
of the month

SPLENDOR
by Heather Tozzi
A stylish and modern collection, Splendor
is boldy adorned with a charming mix of
eclectic details like vintage-inspired labels,
letter tiles, and flirty florals.

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