Pretty to use—and easy to make! These unique ribbon swirls are simple to make and add a gorgeous, three-dimensional accent to scrapbook pages, cards, gift packages, tags and more. The new template creation from designer Susan Niner Janes features 6 different ribbon swirl shapes, plus a base shape and tail pattern. The best part? These ribbon swirls are easy to make! Simply trace the shape onto your paper, cut it out, poke holes as indicated on the template, then fold and secure with a brad. Add paper tails for a ribbon rosette or add a base to the back of the swirl. They look beautiful when made from double-sided paper or vellum. Finished shapes range from 1 _” to 2” wide. You’ll have 6 fabulous shapes, plus diagrams and instructions. Card makers, this is a must-have!

Clever paper hearts. These traditional Scandinavian hearts lend a lovely touch to your cards, scrapbook pages, gift packages and more. The new template from designer Susan Niner Janes’ features 5 heart designs: A large and a small Basic Heart, Butterfly Heart, Pop-up Heart and Flower Heart, plus an Open Loop pattern for creating a hanger. The finished look is beautiful, and easy to do: Trace the shape onto your paper, cut it out and use a simple over/under weaving method. Template contains diagrams and instructions. The finished result is lovely!

Fabulous folded bows. Charming folded paper bows make a pretty accent on cards, scrapbook pages, gift packages, tags and other paper crafts. The new template from designer Susan Niner Janes features 5 beautiful bow patterns, including an Awareness Ribbon (cut it from pink paper for breast cancer projects). And they’re easy to make: Simply trace the bow pattern, then cut and fold. Use a brad as a finishing accent. Template contains diagrams and instructions. The finished result is gorgeous, especially when made from vellum or double-sided paper!

Charming paper chains. These delicate paper chains are easy to make with the new template from designer Susan Niner Janes. Embellish scrapbook pages, accent cards or decorate tags, mini books and other paper crafts with these pretty paper chains. Simply trace and cut the desired number of links—use the same paper, or combine different papers. (We recommend using an X-acto® knife or small scissors to cut the inside portion of the links.) Template includes 5 different link patterns, plus diagrams and instructions. The finished result is beautiful!

Now you can create handmade cards with perfect diamond fold cuts—just like Diamond Fold designer Susan Cobb! Just line up the gridlines, sketch the v-shapes on your paper and use a craft knife to cut them. Fold along the dotted lines to create a diamond. Creating incredible cards has never been so easy! Templates are clear plastic with gridlines.

Here are 6 new diamond fold patterns, perfect for scrapbooking, cardmaking and tags. Simply position the fold pattern on your paper, then trace lightly with a pencil. Set the template aside and use your craft knife and ruler to cut the traced pattern. Fold according to the pattern on the template. Voila—beautiful border, charming accent or card focal point!

Paper crafters agree: diamond folds are the latest way to add an elegant look to just about anything, from cards and tags to scrapbook pages. Designed by cardmaker Susan Cobb, the diamond fold effect is so popular that HOTP have released their third template. Diamond Folds #3 has 9 diamond fold designs; these are perfect for photo mat decorations, page borders and card focals. Susan suggests using them on vellum or metallic papers; they can be layered with other papers or embellished with seed beads or glitter.

This easy-to-use template is so versatile! Use it to make patterned paper medallions, then mat and stack and layer them on a card front for a simple, elegant design.

An artsy library look! Here are 6 shapes to add a unique touch to your paper crafts--three foldable library card holders, plus three sizes of file folders. Perfect for holding journaling!

Labels are all the rage in paper crafting, and this new template gives 20 label shapes. Make them from just about any material: paper, vellum, cork or lightweight metal for a unique look. Perfect for the Shabby Chic look!

Want to make a heart-shaped handmade card? What about a butterfly or star-shaped card? This template gives you 7 shapes, including a small sun and tiny teddy bear. Paper engineering is faster and easier with Hot Off The Press templates- and now you can create unique cards every time! Template is made from sturdy clear plastic with colored grid lines for easy, accurate measuring. It’s 3-hole punched to store in a binder.

Simple swirls. Want an easy way add trendy swirls and doodles to your cards, scrapbook pages and other papercrafts? This template makes it fast and easy! Simply position your chosen design on paper and trace, then remove the template and connect the lines. You can trace just the edges, or trace and fill in the design with a brush marker. Layer the swirls as shown on the template or use them individually. They’re gorgeous on page borders, photo mats or as the accent or focal on a card.

Terrific tabs. Here’s a stylish take on the office trend: 15 folder tab shapes, ready to trace, cut and decorate for cards, scrapbook pages and more. Simply fold your paper, then position the dotted lines of your chosen design over the fold. Trace, cut and decorate—we love them inked for extra dimension, or sanded, chalked or embellished with stamps or cut-outs. Add ribbon, buttons or brads before attaching the tabs on the edge of a photo, mat or card focal.

Easy stitching! Get the look of stitching without needle and thread. This template is packed with 16 different stitching patterns, from the classic zigzag to a whip stitch and scallop. Simply position your pattern onto your paper and trace. Make borders, edge a photo mat or embellish your journaling. Trace the patterns with metallic or coloured pens for different effects (we love using a white pen on dark paper). The template is clear with gridlines, so you can easily continue patterns too.

Thinga-ma-what? Bring the coolest design elements to your papercrafts with this stylish template filled with 27 dingbats and punctuation marks. Trace them and fill in the centers with a brush marker, or trace them onto paper and cut them out. You can also stipple ink through the template shape or outline the shapes, then use a background rubber stamp (like a polka dot!) through the template. The possibilities are endless!

These tiny pockets and tags are adorable! Simply cut, trace and fold to get one-of-a-kind scrapbook page embellishments and card focals. You’ll have 5 sweet little pockets in totally unique shapes and 5 different tag shapes that can slip inside a pocket or be used alone. Try making your pockets and tags from different papers, cardstock and vellum—then ink, chalk, stamp or otherwise decorate them for truly unique embellishments. You’ll use this versatile template again and again!

An amazing look—made easy! Impress your friends and family with cards and layouts featuring gorgeous three-dimensional folded embellishments you make yourself! You don’t have to tell them how easy it is with Susan Niner Janes’ newest template. This must-have tool for papercrafters features 6 gorgeous new folded swirl designs. And while the finished look is amazing, it’s also easy to do: Simply trace the shape onto your paper, cut it out, then begin folding. The technique is similar to our Fold-It Swirls, but with a twist. Template contains diagrams and instructions. The finished result is absolutely gorgeous—perfect for fabulous card focals and page accents!

Fabulous folded swirls become unique embellishments! This new template features fabulous folded swirls created by British designer Susan Niner Janes. Think it looks hard? It’s not—Susan’ s done the work so all you have to do is trace, cut and fold. The template contains specific instructions for each of the 6 shapes: Rose, 4-Petal Flower, 4-Leaf Clover, Buttercup, Star and Spiral, complete with diagrams of the finished embellishment. They’re absolutely beautiful: Try clustering three or four flowers together for a gorgeous album page accent, create a border of shapes, or use one as a special card focal. Accent them with ribbon, pinwheels, brads or other embellishments. (Oh, yes—and they’re gorgeous when made from patterned or glimmer paper!

They’ll wonder how you did it! You don’t have to tell them these fabulous folded card focals and page accents are so easy to make—and we’ll keep your secret! The latest template creation from British resident and designer Susan Niner Janes features intriguing swirls with petals that wrap around and hook onto the backs. Place them face-up or face-down on your card or scrapbook page; attach them with a brad for a finishing touch. The best part? They’re easy to make! Simply trace the shape onto your paper, cut it out, fold and tuck. You’ll have 6 fabulous shapes, plus diagrams and instructions. Cardmakers, this is a must-have!

Paper crafters have fallen in love with mini envelopes! Now, this versatile template gives you 5 mini envelope designs in different sizes and shapes—all you do is trace, cut and fold to create adorable envelopes for page accents or card focal points. These little envelopes look great when made from vellum, metallic or patterned papers.

The template offers 5 new shapes of envelopes, perfect for tucking a little message on a card, hiding treasures in an altered book, or holding memorabilia on a scrapbook page.

Slide mounts are hot! Now you can create your own slide mounts and accessories to perfectly decorate cards and album pages. Paper engineer Susan Cobb dreamed up these 5 new slide mount shapes—not seen anywhere else—plus 4 sweet little envelopes, 3 ribbon slides and 6 mini tags. She put them all on a durable plastic template that fits into a standard 3-ring binder for easy storage. Slip the slide mounts into the large envelope, then use a combination of a mini envelope, a ribbon slide and a tiny tag to embellish it. Use patterned paper, glimmer paper, vellum and suede paper to make your own customised embellishments!

In response to popular request, template designer Susan Cobb and the Hot Off The Press design team now offer an idea book jam-packed with wonderful ways to use templates in ways you never imagined! The butterfly on the Card Shapes template does double-duty as a vellum butterfly shadow behind a photo on a scrapbook page. Mini Envelopes are chalked, inked and outlined with penwork to hold photos, tags, and journaling. Diamond Folds shine as photo mats, tag decoration and card focals. Terrific Template Ideas contains both card and scrapbook page ideas, making it the ultimate paper crafter’s resource.

 


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