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Issue #188 December 9th 2009
Tag Box  
Make a divided box with a clear lid - it's perfect for presenting tags or other small goodies. Returning tutorial author Valerie Stangle will show you how.
Supplies you'll need for this project
  • Cardstock
  • Acetate
  • Scoring Tool
  • Paper Cutter
  • Strong Adhesive
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    Our Artist in Residence answers your questions
    Q: Angie asked: "How do you create the Tri-Shutter Card out of 8 1/2″ × 11″ piece of cardstock?"
    A: Try starting out with a 5″ × 10 1/2" piece of cardstock. Score at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 7" and 8 3/4". Cut your lines horizontally at 1 1/2" and 3 1/2" from the first to the last score line.You will end up with a card that measures 3 1/2″ × 5″.
     
    Feedback From Past Tutorials
    Cindy has a tip for altered notebooks: "I like even using spiral bound notebooks, following the same steps. Additional idea, make pocket dividers out of cardstock to insert into the book between the pages before putting back together. Makes a great planner for new babies, weddings, shopping, project journal, travel journal, gardening journal etc. Tie variety of ribbons on the wire spiral."

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    December 2 to December 7
    Use supplies you likely already own and try new techniques.
    Try a shipping tag box.
    Try a CAS card in red, brown, and cream.
    Try this color combo: Always Artichoke, Barely Banana, Rich Razzleberry
    Use this sketch for your card.
    Try including tags in your projects.
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    [SBSC216] Use this sketch for your scrapbook page.
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