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Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 12-09-2008 | 12:12 PM
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World Card Making Day

Here is a sample of the cards that were posted on Oct. 4th. There are many other beautiful and silly cards posted to get your mojo going so visit the board. This was done by our DT member Tricia.

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These are so simple and fun! You will want to make alot of them!

These cards work best with heavy, double sided cardstock but any paper will do, as long as there is a design on both sides.

For this one, start with a double sided 8 1/2 x 11 piece of cardstock. I chose the Sassafrass Lass paper in the PP store!! Put the pattern you want on the front of the card, face up.

Fold Cardstock in half vertically and open, then horizontally, then open. Cut the left horizontal fold to the center of the paper. I used my bone folder in the cut so you can see what I did:

Fold the right botton corner up to the center:

Fold the top left corner down approximdagely 2.75 inches, I guesstimate:

Fold the top left quarter on top of the top right quarter:

Fold the left bottom quarter underneath the bottom right quarter:

Fold the bottm right corner up to meet the middle horizontal fold:

Fold the bottom quarter onto the top quarter to finish. Use your adhesive to finish and close the edges:

Insert tags. I used the Sassafrass Lass diecut stickers and the cornstarch technique for my tags.

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Tricia

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-06-2008 | 04:10 AM
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October 6th Weekly Discovery

I just love the soft blended colors of this layout and the black and white photo. Thanks KarenR for sharing this beautiful layout with us all!

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-06-2008 | 04:10 AM
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DECEMBER Guest Designer Search

Let us help you get a head start on your holiday cards this year. Our requirements to enter our December guest designer search are:

* To create 4 Holiday Cards of any size or shape.

* You need to be an active member of our message board with at least twenty posts to enter. You must be able to continue to be involved on the message board and gallery during your “month”.

Submit your layout to melissa@paperpopsicles.com and be sure the image is NOT larger than 900 pixels. Please include your full name, address and message board name in your entry.

Entries will be accepted until midnight of October 26th.

The winner will receive a package of goodies and her assignment in early November. Our Guest Designer will have until November 27th to submit her assignments, a short bio and picture. This will be used on our website, on our blog and in your GDT album in the gallery.

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 02:10 PM
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OCTOBER’s SPECIAL on Flair Designs

ALL the Flair Designs papers are 35 cents for the month of October!!! Now that’s a deal!

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Monthly Sketch Challenge for October

So for this sketch challenge, we are mixing it up a little! This will be a 4 part sketch challenge for you and at the end, you will have a little gift to give someone for the holidays! Sound like fun?Here are the details:
Since October 4 is National Card Making Day and the holidays are right around the corner, we are going to make 4 cards from one inspiration card.
1. First card must be a Fall/Autumn/Halloween theme that is based off of the sample card. Please use your own creative flair with it!
2. Second card must be a Winter/Holiday theme card that is based off of the sample card. Please use your own creative flair with it!
3. Third card must be a Spring/Easter theme that is based off of the sample card. Please use your own creative flair with it!
4. Fourth card is your choice card….meaning you could do birthday, anniversary, baby, etc that is based off of the sample card. Please use your own creative flair with it!

So to complete the whole challenge you will have 4 great cards when you are done. The perfect thing to do with them if you are looking for that unique gift idea is to wrap a bow around them and give them as a gift.

Remember to place your cards in the gallery…let the fun begin!

Here is the inspiration card for you to use

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Valery

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 01:10 PM
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Stacey’s HOW TO class for October



Everyone ready for another How-To project? This one doesn’t take much time and is super fun to make!! This fun Haunted House you can use as a decoration. PLUS…it can double as a candy holder!!! You’ll need: A box and a bit of extra cardboard (I used an old Oxi Clean box) Ruler Pencil/pen Scissors/craft knife Popsicle sticks Paint (black or dark brown) Hot glue gun Adhesive (I used Mod Podge) Craft wire or embroidery floss Paper and embellishments **I used all Cosmo Cricket papers, stickers and blackboard from the store…LOVE IT!! See all the step-by-step pictures and isntructions on the message board.

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 06:10 AM
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October’s Weekly Theme Challenge!!!

This month’s theme is ALTER IT!!!!!! So, let’s get started …..

Week 1 Theme Challenge: Altered Paint Cans!!!
You will have until the end of the month to complete this challenge.

This challenge is to make a trick or treat paint can! This is great for kids to use on Halloween, or have at home to hand out candy from.

Start with an empty paint can, these can be purchased at your local DIY store.

Pattern Paper (bottom of can): Cut from one 12×12 piece of paper
4 ½ x 11 inches
4 ½ x 10 ¾ inches
Pattern Paper (top of can): Cut from one 12×12 piece of paper
3 ¼ x 11 inches
3 ¼ x 10 ¾ inches
Pattern Paper (lid)
5 ½-inch circle.
Ribbon:
One 25-inch pc.
Assort. Of coordinating ribbons 3 ½ - 4 inch pcs.
Modge Podge or Permanent adhesive.
7/8 inch hole punch.

Directions:
1. Remove handle from the paint can.
2. Start with getting all your paper cut to size.
3. Adhere paper to bottom half of paint can, be sure that your seams are at the side of the can where the handle attaches.
4. Line up the paper with the top of the can, one end will overlap where the handle attaches to the can. Lightly rub the paper over this area; it will leave a mark so that you know where to punch the hole. Done this to both pieces of paper.
5. Adhere paper to the top of the can.
** If using Modge Podge as the adhesive, be sure to put an even coat over the entire can so that the paper will adhere evenly. Be sure to let this dry over night.
6. Decorate can with stickers and rubons for added décor.
** Once you have added the stickers and rubons, you can add an even coat of Modge Podge over the entire can, this will act as a sealer and protect the paper.
7. Using glue dots, adhere the 25 inch pc of ribbon over the seam where the 2 papers meet.
8. Adhere the 5 ½ inch circle to lid of can.
9. re-attach handle.
10. Tie the pieces of ribbon to the handle.

Remember to post your projects in the gallery!!!
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Samantha

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 06:10 AM
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October’s Monthly Kits

It’s October already!! Check out these fantastic kits that are loaded with nifty products. Also included is a sampling of our talented DT’s projects working with this month’s kits. See all of their projects in the gallery!

Enchanted Autumn, October’s Mini Kit

Monthly Kit, Wrangler

Monthly Kit, Glow

Posted by: PaperPopsicle | 10-02-2008 | 02:10 AM
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October’s Guest Designer Kathryn Heflin

My name is Kathryn Heflin from Liberty, Missouri. I have been married almost six years to my wonderful husband Richard. we have two beautiful children, Brandon, who will be five in October and Emily, who is three years old.

I have been scrapbooking for a little over six years and have recently started to make cards. I like to use the KISS acronym to describe my style: Keep It Simple and Sweet.

I am so very honored and excited to have been chosen to be the October Guest Designer for Paper Popsicles. This is such a FABULOUS place with very creative women, their work is so inspiring to me.