May - August 2012

May 2012

Cover Layout by Mandy King

Standard Fare

Musings from the Editor

Readers Submissions

Inspiration From Our Creative Team

Special Features

Designer of the Month - Mandy King

Contest Winner - Missie Todd

Digital Artist of the Month - Fiona Kinnear

Featured Digital Artist-Christine Ruff – Wisteria Moments

Meet Zoe - Owner of Make it Crafty

Peachy Keen Stamps by Kathy Jakopovich

Lil’ Miss Madeline Flower Magnet by Kathy Jakopovich

Introducing Kate McClellan - Owner and Designer of Heritage Scrap

Featured Digital Artist - Ramona Brown

Papers and Pixels Challenges

Sketch Template

Photography

Smile!  You’re on Candid Camera by Tracy Lynn Hart

Paper Crafting

Altered Clipboard

Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner – Coloring Hair

Blessings to You on Father’s Day Card by Dawn Lusk

Father’s Day Card

Scor-Pal Project with Norma Lee

Hybrid Project - French Butterflies by Cilenia Curtis

Meet Kim Bell

Rejoice Card by Kim Bell

Digital

ArtPlay Palettes | The BrushSet by Anna Aspnes

Getting to Know Donna Goar

Fasteners in Photoshop and Elements 

    Creating Staples and Staple Holes

    Creating Paper Clips

    Creating Push Pins

    Creating a Piece of Sticky Tape

Fold-Over Tutorials – Brilliance presented by Priss

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June 2012

Layout by Veronica Spriggs

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Musings from the Editor

Comments/Testimonials

Readers Submissions

Inspiration From Our Creative Team

Special Features

Designer of the Month - Veronica Spriggs

Introducing KennyK and Elena

Featured Digital Designer - Angie

Digital Artist of the Month - Kim Rogers

Papers and Pixels Challenges

Sketch Template

Photography

How Does My Garden Grow? by Connie Etter

Paper Crafting

Judy Headrick - Handcrafted Greetings

Cut and Fold Flower on Gate Fold Card by Judy Headrick

Sizzix eclips Die Cutting Machine Overview by Jeanne Streiff

Smile Card Project by Jeanne Streiff

Tile Coasters by Priss Steelman and Kathy Legan

Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner - Coloring Skin

Multi-Pocket Card

Dawn Lotharius - Paintbox Poppets and Quick Cards

Everybody Loves a Picnic Card by Dawn Lusk

Digital

Fold-Over Tutorials – a Mat Matters presented by Priss

Cut Out Borders

Meet Boni Boutelle-Jones of Dude Time Doodles

Creating a Realistic Ticket Stub

Getting to Know Christy Croll - Tiddly Inks Digitals

Creating Postage Stamp Frames

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July 2012

Cover Layout by Jenn Barrette

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Musings from the Editor

Comments/Testimonials

Readers Submissions

Inspiration From Our Creative Team

Special Features

Designer of the Month - Jenn Barrette

Kim Hildebrand - Kim’s Card Kits

Featured Digital Designer - Laura Burger

Papers and Pixels Challenges

Sketch Template

Paper Crafting

Iris Fold Star and Card by Judy Headrick

Cat and Dog Cards by Tracy Wray

Jennifer Dove’s Copic Corner, Changing It Up – Texture

Meet Wendy McGaffey

Tropical Scrapbook Page by Wendy McGaffey

Digital

Creating Digital Water in Photoshop Elements

Creating Digital Sand in Photoshop Elements

Creating Digital Flip Flops in Photoshop Elements

Donna Wells - Quirky Twerp | Arty Pants Digital Stamps

Fold-Over Tutorials – Load into a Stack and The Smartest Smart Brush presented by Priss

Myths & Maidenz by KennyK

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August 2012

Cover Layout by Julie Mead

Standard Fare

Musings from the Editor

Comments/Testimonials

Readers Submissions

Inspiration From Our Creative Team

Special Features

Designer of the Month - Julie Mead

Announcing Fall 2012 Fundamentals Online Class

Diane Noble and Her Marvelous Mini Album

School Days Mini Album Tutorial by Diane Noble

Digital Artist of the Month - Barb Brookbank

Featured Digital Designer - Tanya Hickman

Papers and Pixels Challenges

Sketch Template

Photography

Connie Etter's Hummingbirds
Paper Crafting
Modified Tri-Shutter Card by Kim Score

Friendship Card with Embroidered Lilies by Judy Headrick

Dots & Flicks by Tracy Wray

The Paper Temptress - Welcome to the World Card Project by Lisa Allen

Digital

Fold-Over Tutorials – Using Overlays and Modes presented by Priss

Karen Schulz of Snickerdoodle Designs by Karen

Getting Started with Photoshop CS by Cilenia Curtis
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