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Close to My Heart Sketch Challenge: Cutting Diagram and Instructions

From Rebecca Ludens, About.com

This cutting diagram makes copying the sample layout quick and easy.

Cutting Pattern and Instructions

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Cutting Instructions:
  • Layout Materials - 12x12 base cardstock (need 2); 12x12 cardstock (need 3); 12x12 patterned paper (need 1)
  • Left Page Dimensions - A: 11x8 inches; B: 10x7 inches; C: 2x12 inches; D: 7x5 inches.
  • Right Page Dimensions - E: 12x4 inches; F: 5x10 inches; G: 2x12 inches; H: 5x7 inches - cut 2.
  • Photo Suggestions - 1 6x4 inches; 4 3x3 inches; 2 4x6 inches.
  • Suggested Title - 1x6 inches.
  • Suggested Journaling - 1 1/2 x 4 inches.


Layout Assembly Instructions Page 1:
  1. Using one 12x12 inch sheet of cardstock as a base, attach piece A to the page, placing it one inch from the right edge, keeping the bottom edges flush.
  2. Attach piece B to the top left corner of the page, keeping the edges flush.
  3. Attach piece C across the page, placing it 3 inches from the bottom, keeping the side edges flush.
  4. Attach piece D, placing it 1 inch from the top and left edges of the page.
  5. Attach photos to the appropriate areas, centering them on the mats.

Layout Assembly Instructions Page 2:
  1. Using one 12x12 inch sheet of cardstock as a base, attach piece E to the right side of the page, keeping the edges flush.
  2. Attach piece F to the bottom left corner of the page, keeping the edges flush.
  3. Attach piece G across the center of the page, placing it 5 inches from the top of the page, keeping the edges flush.
  4. Attach one piece H to the top of the page, placing it 1 inch from the top and 1/2 inch from the left edge. Attach remaining piece H to the bottom of the page, placing it 1/4 inch from the bottom and 1/2 inch from the left edge.
  5. Attach photos to the appropriate areas, centering them on the mats.
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