in this issue
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10 most wanted
Get inspired by what’s new and hot in the industry.
14
designer challenge
Three talented designers. The same supplies.
Three fantastically unique results.
17
pocket play
Create fast pocket pages with inspiring ideas
from Lisa Williams Varshine.
the
essentials
noteworthy
the
3Ts
tips, tricks & techniques
21
handmade embellishments
Add special touches to your creations with
a handmade embellishment.
29
pagemaps
Jump-start your designs with a
PageMaps sketch.
34
product play
Explore Vicki Boutin’s creative space.
37
design 101—why it works
Delve into the minds of two designers
and learn from their processes.
43
thankfulness and gratitude
During this season of thanks, our design team
shares ideas to express gratitude.
48
inspiration challenge
We challenge you! Create something based
on this sweet design by Courtney Kelley.
51
creative cards
Five talented designers share lovely cards
created with stamps, dies, and patterned
papers from our partners.
57
design your story
Sweeping or specific? Cathy Zielske shares
ideas of how to approach your story two ways.
60
make it mini
Jennifer S. Gallacher shares ideas for creating
a sweet tag-shaped mini album for fall.
63
inspiration gallery
the
3Is
ideas, insights & inspiration
22
6
takes 2 & 3
Two more great takes
on our cover layout.
7
from the editor
8
extra! extra!
75
the store directory
79
with love…
80
before we go
60
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