November 2008

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Designer: Valerie Salmon
With a few small pieces of paper and some key Fiskars punch tools, you can create this “thankful” card in minutes.  The new 2-in-1 corner punch comes in really handy with the curved corners that this card features.  Create a new fun pumpkin accent using the “Cameo Appearance” oval scallop punch making your card a one-of-a-kind creation!

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Instructions (Print version)

1.     Use a pre-scored, side-folded 4 x 5 1/2 white card as the base.
2.     Trim a 4 x 2 of the striped patterned paper and adhere it along bottom of the card.
3.     Trim a 4 x 2 of the green patterned paper and adhere it along the top of the card.
4.     Trim a 4 x 1 1/2 of the navy blue paper and adhere it in the center of the card as shown.
5.     Round the top left corner & bottom left corner of the card.
6.     Cut a 2 1/2” cream-colored square & round all four corners.  Ink the edges if desired.  Stamp a sentiment in brown on bottom of the square. Adhere to the center of the card using foam adhesive.

7.     Punch 3 oval scallop shapes.  Ink the edges if desired.  Assemble together to create a pumpkin, using foam adhesive to show dimension.  Add a green stalk.  Adhere to the center of the cream square.
8.     Apply floral sticker to card front.
9.     Double-knot a coordinating ribbon on the left side of the card, on fold.
10.   Add the threaded buttons as shown.

Supply List:
12-2487 Fiskars Adhesive Foam Set
12-9908 7097 Fiskars 12-inch Rotary Portable Trimmer
01-001448 Fiskars:  2-in-1 Corner Rounder punch
01-003976 Fiskars L “Cameo Appearance” Squeeze Punch

Fiskars:  Thank You clear stamps

Cloud 9 Design:  Finley’s Estate Papers & sticker  Heidi Grace Designs:  Harvest Row ribbon  Kimberly Poloson Buttons
Other:  Pre-scored 4 x 5 1/2 white cards, cream cardstock