Xyron Design Runner

Click to View Larger Image
Xyron Design Runner
Now you can take the printer to the project. With the Xyron® Design
Runner™ you can print beautiful WordArt, borders and designs for your
scrapbook pages, cards and gifts. Print on different types of surfaces
such as wood and fabric.
Includes:
- Design Runner Printer and Dock
- 1 Black Ink Cartridge
- Starter Disc with 40 design
- Two 9-Volt batteries
- User Manual and Idea Book
SKU: 24139
Features:
- Cordless and very easy to use!
- Print on different types of surfaces such as wood and fabric
- Ink cartridge lasts approximately 5,000 inches with proper storage
- Green Ink also available
89.9989.99
- Related Videos
Design Runner Demo


Gift Bag and Card
Artist:
Leah Williams
Estimated Time:
Difficulty:
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Gift Bag: Trim cardstock to fit front of gift bag.
- Trim patterned paper to fit matted on cardstock.
- Run papers, letters and acrylic jewels through 510 then assemble as shown.
- Tie ribbon into bow and adhere to corner of gift bag using hot glue or other adhesive.
- Card: Trim brown cardstock to 8.5" x 5.5". Score down middle and fold in half.
- Trim patterned paper to 4" x 5.25" and adhere to front of card using 510.
- Trim ribbon to 5.5" and run through 250. Remove plastic but do not yet attach to card.
- Use Design Runner, Disc Maker, Bubble Font and Accessory Kit to print "MOM" on ribbon.
- Now attach ribbon to front of card as shown.
- Adhere large acrylic jewels to finish.
Other Materials
- 1 paper gift bag
1 sheet brown cardstock
1 sheet patterned paper (BasicGrey Blush Collection)
3 coordinating ribbons (American Crafts)
6 large acrylic jewels
“MOM” iron-on letters
Hot glue gun or other adhesive

Greeting Cards
Artist:
Tami McCloud
Estimated Time:
1.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Using the Diagram: Starting with the 8” side, score at 3 14” and again at 5 ¼” down the full length of the 12” paper.
- Rotate the paper to the 12” side and score at 1 ¾” and again at 6 ¼”.
- Rotate back to the 8” side and score at 1 ½” and 7” in between the 1 ¾” and 6 ¼” horizontal score lines that were created in step 3.
- Rotate the paper to the 12” side. Using your paper trimmer, cut the score lines at 1 ¾” and 6 ¼’ just to the center vertical score lines on both sides. (see diagram)
- Using a ruler, measure and place a small mark at the 7 ¾” mark on both sides vertically. Rotate the paper and measure and place a small mark at ½” from both center vertical score lines. Connect these marks on both sides to form two triangles. Use your paper trimmer to cut and discard these triangles.
- Fold on all the score lines and secure the folds with a bone folder.
- Fold the bottom section (1 3/4” piece) up and fold the scored side into the center like “U” shape.
- Fold the center sections that you've scored at 1 1/2" in the middle over the bottom section to make the sides of the box thicker and more stable. Secure the flaps down with tacky tape.
- Fold the top section up and place flaps inside the box. Secure with tacky tape.
- Use the Xyron 5" Creative Station to run the patterned paper strip through and adhere to the bottom portion of the box. Embellish as you wish.
- Make your own cards to this size 4 1/2" x 5 1/2".
- Use the Xyron Wishblade to cut out shapes and patterns to add to your cards.
- Use the Xyron Design Runner and Xyron Design Disc maker to make custom phrases on your cards. Use the Xyron 5" Creative Station to add pieces to your cards. Embellish as you wish.
Other Materials
- 8 1/2" x 12" Colored Cardstock
- 14" x 1 1/2" piece of Patterned Paper (piece 2 strips together)
- Various sizes of Patterned Papers
- Rhinestones
- Paper Trimmer
- Scoring Device
- Tacky Tape for box
- Envelopes
- Ruler and Pencil
- Scissors

Fourth of July Party
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
1.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Invitation: Create invitation using word processing program, print star border along bottom of invitation & add eagle to top center using Design Runner & accessory guide.
- Place Card: Fold piece of cardstock in half, add p.p. piece, cut firecracker with PCS, adhere pieces with Xyron 150 & attach to place card with adhesive runner. Create name with Design disc maker.
- Napkin Ring: Fold plastic cutlery in napkin, wrap & adhere a strip of patterned paper using DR to print on a smaller coordinating piece than adhere around first strip. Cut star & firework with PCS adhere pieces together as stated above, then to napkin ring with Adhesive Runner.
- Party Favor (Matchbook Favor): Using cardstock create matchbook, place a strip of patterned paper across front, using a coordinating piece print greeting with DR. Cut stars from PCS & adhere using the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Fill cello bag with festive candy & adhere.
- Water Bottle: Take store bottle wrapping off, cut a piece of patterned paper to wrap bottle, cut a smaller piece of patterned paper & print greeting with DR, wrap & adhere to bottle using the 5" Creative Station. Cut shapes from PCS, adhere & place on bottle with Xyron Adhesive Runner.
- Centerpiece: Using an old jar, cut a piece of patterned paper to wrap bottle, cut a smaller piece of p.p & print greeting with DR, wrap & adhere to bottle. Cut shapes from PCS, adhere & place on bottle with adhesive runner. To create filler, using paper crimper, crimp paper & cut in strips with trimmer. Place cut off bamboo skewers in jar with filler & adhere various PCS cut shapes with adhesive runner.
Other Materials
- Paper Trimmer
- Coordinating pattern paper & cardstock
- Word Processing program
- Misc. sparkle trim
- Paper crimper
- Stapler
- Bamboo Skewers
- Empty Jar
- Napkins & Bottled Water

Cupcake Bookmark
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut medium pink cardstock into a 2” x 6” strip and round corners with punch.
- Cut light pink cardstock into 4” x 4” square and place on mat of Xyron Personal Cutting Sytems. Use the Basics Shapes book that was included with the purchase of your Xyron Personal Cutting System and cut one regular size cloud shape and one small (-) cloud shape.
- Cut cream cardstock into 4” x 4” square and place on mat of Xyron Personal Cutting System. Use the Basics Shapes book and cut one regular size square shape. Round two corners of the square using your punch. Use your scoring tool to score the back side of the square from the top (square corners) to the bottom (rounded corners). These score lines are the ridges in the cupcake liner.
- Using your scissors cut a small heart from pink cardstock. Place into the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Remove clear film and backing. Apply red glitter to sticky side. Place into the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker again with glitter side facing up.
- Assemble your cupcake using the 3/8” adhesive runner. Large cloud shape on top of square. Small cloud shape on top of large cloud shape. Place small glittered heart on top of small cloud shape. Run a strip of adhesive from the Xyron 3/8” adhesive runner at the very top of bookmark and attach the cupcake. Apply the pink glitter glue (the icing) to bottom edges of the cloud shapes.
- Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker, blank disc and Ballerina Font disc to spell out ‘Hello cupcake!’ Insert the disc into the Xyron Design runner and print onto cream cardstock. TIP: Using the ruler from the DR accessory kit will make this step very easy. Cut sentiment into a 1” x 2” rectangle. Run thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and attach to bottom portion of bookmark.
Other Materials
- Light Pink, Medium Pink & Cream Cardstock
- Pink & Red Glitter
- Scoring Tool
- Corner Rounder Punch
- Scissors
- Paper Trimmer

Holiday Clear Pail
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate-Difficult
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut Christmas tree shapes from pink pattern paper using the Xyron Wishblade.
- Run Christmas trees through the Xyron 5" Creative Station. Attach trees around the bottom of pail.
- Cut a strip of green and white dot paper 1" wide and long enough to wrap around pail. Run the strip of paper through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and wrap around pail.
- Using the 4" x 4" white cardstock and Xyron Personal Cutting System, cut large scallops from the Basics Shapes book.
- Run the scallops through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Attach around upper edge of pail.
- Apply glitter glue to open circles of Christmas trees.
- Cut a scallop circle from the white cardstock to fit lid of pail using the Xyron Wishblade.
- Cut a circle from the green and white dot papper to layer on top fo the white scallop circle using the Xyron Wishblade.
- Run both the scallop circle and circle through the Xyron 5" Creative Station and adhere to top of pail lid. Use one of the pink trees and adhere to center of circle. Adhere rhinestones to circles on tree.
- Cut and tie ribbons to handle of pail.
- Optional Tag Instructions: Cut a small scallop circle from green and white dot paper using the Wishblade. Cut a small white circle to lay on top of the small scallop circle using the Wishblade. Run the scallop and circle through the Xyron 5" Creative Station. Layer circle to center of scallop circle. Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker with the Ballerina Font Disc and type the words "For You". Print the words onto pink cardstock using the Xyron Design Runner. Use a circle punch to punch out the words and use the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner to adhere to the center of the white small circle tag.
Other Materials
- Clear Pail
- Green & White Polka Dot Paper
- Pink Pattern Paper
- 4" x 4" Squares of White Cardstock
- Paper Trimmer
- Small Red Rhinestones
- Glitter Glue
- Small Circle Punch
- Mis. Ribbon in Matching Colors

"Be Mine" Scrapbook Page
Artist:
Dixie Wilson
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1. Use the Xyron 4” adhesive runner to attach the red/pink dot paper to the white 12” x 12” cardstock.
- 2. Use the Xyron Design Runner with Festive Greeting Design Disc to print “Be Mine” around the outside of the white 8 ½” x 10” cardstock.
- 3. Use the Xyron Design Runner with the Junkitz Patternz Design Disc to print a pinking stitch pattern around the outside edge of the red/pink dot paper.
- 4. Apply 3” x 11” pink/white/red paper on bottom of the red/pink dot paper using the Xyron 9” Creative Station.
- 5. Ink around the edge of the white cardstock.
- 6. Run the white cardstock thru the Xyron 9” Creative Station.
- 7. Mount the photo on top of the red cardstock and the red cardstock centered on top of the white cardstock using the Xyron 9” Creative Station.
- 8. Cut 2 large white heart shapes using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Basic Shapes Book. Next cut out 2 medium pink/white/red striped hearts.
- 9. Insert the Handwriting Font Book and use black cardstock to cut out “Be Mine”.
- 10. Run the hearts and “Be Mine” thru the Xyron 2.5” create-a-sticker. Apply “Be Mine” to bottom of the scrapbook page. Attach striped hearts on top of white hearts. Use pop-up dots to attach hearts on each side of photo.
- 11. Punch hole in one heart. Fold ribbon in half, push middle of ribbon thru hole and tie a knot. String the ribbon to the top of the page and tuck under white cardstock adhesive.
Other Materials
- 12” x 12” Red Cardstock
- 11 ½” x 11 ½” Red/Pink Dot Patterned Paper
- 3” x 11” Pink/White/Red Striped Paper
- 4” x 4” Pink/White/Red Striped Paper (2 pieces to use in PCS)
- 8 ½” x 10” White Cardstock
- 4” x 4” White Cardstock (2 pieces to use in PCS)
- 8 ¾” x 7” Red Paper
- 4” x 4” Black Cardstock
- 6 ¾” x 8 ½” Photo
- 24” Sheer Ribbon
- Red Ink Pad
- Hole Punch
- Scissors
- Pop-Up Dots

Christmas Countdown Plaque
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
2
Difficulty:
Intermediate-Difficult
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut patterned paper to 8" x 10". Run through Xyron 9" Creative Station using the Laminate/Adhesive cartridge. Apply to plaque.
- Cut 1" x 8" strip of pink cardstock for the bottom. Use the Xyron Design Runner to make a design on the pink cardstock. Run the strip of paper through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere to the bottom of the patterned paper.
- Cut out a Christmas tree shape using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Karen Foster Calendar Design Book. Run shapes through the 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere to patterned paper.
- Use the SEI Design Book in the Personal Cutting System to cut out "Days Until Christmas" in white cardstock and cut out numbers/days out of pink cardstock. Cut out a 4 1/2" circle out of patterned paper. Run the circle through the Xyron 9" creative Station with permanent adhesive. Apply to center of patterned paper.
- Run the "Days Until Christmas" through the 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere around the 4 1/2" circle.
- Run the entire patterned paper decorated background through the 9" Creative Station with the Laminate/Permanent cartridge and adhere to plaque.
- Use the 9" Creative Station with Double Lamination to run pink numbers through. Cut them out and punch small holes to hang.
- Use the hammer to add nails to top of circle to hang days until Christmas.
- For extra storage of numbers, decorate a small tin. Cut patterned papers and adhere with 9" Creative Station. Run ric rac through the 1.5" create-a-sticker and attach.
- Use the stapler to attach ribbon to back of plaque to hang.
Other Materials
- 9" x 11" Wooden Plaque
- Patterned Paper
- Cardstock
- Metal Container
- Nails/Hammer
- Hole Punch
- Scissors
- Stapler
- 12" Ribbon

Christmas Stocking
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Create stocking by tracing a pattern onto cardstock and chipboard (use Xacto knife to cut chipboard). Adhere cardstock onto chipboard with Xyron 2" runner. Ink edges.
- Cut stocking top from pattern out of patterned paper and punch 4 small circles. Adhere with Xyron 3/8" runner to top of stocking and circles to stocking.
- Add stitches with white gel pen.
- Using a strip of coordinating cardstock print images with the Xyron Design Runner, cut out and attach to another piece of patterned paper. Adhere using the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker.
- Cut 2 different sized star with the Personal Cutting System Junkitz Design Book and run through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Wrap bead trim around stocking and adhere star using 3/8" adhesive runner to stocking.
- Using a scrap of coordinating patterned paper, create a loop for stocking holder and attach using 3/8" adhesive runner to back.
Other Materials
- Patterned Paper
- Cardstock
- Chipboard
- Small Circle Punch
- Distress Ink
- Bead Trim
- Xacto Knife
- White Gel Pen

At the Stroke of Midnight
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
2
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut stripe paper 6" x 1 3/4". Adhere 1 3/4" from bottom of the paper and 1/2" from left side using the Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker. Use the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker to adhere the velvet ribbon to the center of the paper. Then adhere the stripe ribbon over the velvet ribbon.
- Cut dot paper 6" x 8" and round corners. In top center punch out a half circle. Mat with black cardstock, leaving top open for a pocket. Adhere to right side of paper with the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner. Adhere photo to pocket.
- Cut lime green cardstock 5" x 6". Adhere ribbon and button to top center of cardstock with the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner. Insert in pocket for journaling.
- Cut title and date from black cardstock using Wishblade. Adhere them using the Xyron 2.5" Adhesive Runner. Accent with rhinestones.
- Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker to create a title and verse. Print verse, journaling and clock stamp on white cardstock. Cover with Diamond glaze. After drying, bend to crackle and age with black ink. Use the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker or Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner to adhere to page.
- Attach black fabric/rhinestone button over ribbon ends.
Other Materials
- Black, White and Lime Cardstock
- DCWV All Dressed Up Stack, Blue papers
- Velvet and Stripe Ribbon
- Large Black Jewel Button and Small Green Button
- Clock Rubber Stamp
- 1" Circle Punch
- Diamond Glaze
- Rhinestones
- Corner Rounder
- 4" x 6" Photo

Princess Cake Decoration
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Following cutting instructions and using the WB template at Xyron.com cut out the three circles for the ‘cake layer’ tops (pink cardstock) and the two ‘icing’ strips (white cardstock).
- The ‘cake layers’ are 2” x 12” strips of pattern paper.
- After applying adhesive using the 3/8” runner and bending in the tabs around the cake top circle you will wrap the pattern paper strip around the circle attaching to the adhesive tabs. Leave a half inch of the pattern paper overlapping and apply more adhesive using the 3/8” runner to secure ends of paper.
- Run the ribbon thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and apply the ribbon to the top of the bottom cake layer.
- Run the ‘link’ icing strip thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and apply glitter to sticky side. Rerun thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker with the glitter side up. Apply to the top of the center cake layer.
- Apply rub-ons to the scallop ‘icing’ strip. Run thru the X150 using the permanent adhesive cartridge and apply to the top of the top cake layer. Add rhinestones.
- Using the Xyron Design Runner and Xyron Design Disc Maker with fairytale font disc add the sentiment to the banner cut from the Wishblade using pattern paper.
- Run the banner thru the X150 using the permanent adhesive cartridge. Wrap banner around toothpick and secure. Apply chipboard die cut crown to banner.
- Gently poke a hole in the center of the top cake layer. Center the large and small sheer flowers over the hole and insert the banner on the pick into the hole. Apply chipboard die cut princesses and accessories to the bottom cake layer. Add a die cut chipboard sentiment to the middle cake layer. Enjoy!
Other Materials
- All paper & Embellishments are from the Imaginesce Fairytale Princess collection unless otherwise noted.
- Glitter
- White Cardstock`
- Pink Cardstock
- Toothpick

Back in the Swim of Things
Artist:
Whitney Harmening
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use one sheet of cardstock as the page foundation. Cut the star/dot patterned paper to 8”x12” & Adhere to the top portion of the page.
- Cut a piece of the “Splash” paper to 4” x 12” & adhere to the bottom portion of the page.
- Cut a ½” x 12” strip of the backside of the Splash paper (or use Solid navy blue cardstock) & adhere it on the seam where the two patterned papers meet.
- Mat a vertical 5”x7” photo on the solid side of the Splash paper (or solid navy cardstock) & adhere
- In the upper corner of the page, about 1” from the top & left edge. Adhere the pre-printed title block to the right of the photo (leave about a 1” space between).
- Use the Design Runner Disc Maker with the Fairy Tale font to print journaling on a portion of the remaining star/dot paper (the solid green backside) and add to the layout in the area below the title.
- Add the cut out paper turn to the bottom right section of the photo & put a mini brad through the center.
Other Materials
- Time Flies Patterned Paper
- One Mini Brad
- 1 Sheet Contrasting Cardstock
- 1 vertical 5”x7” photo

Ribbon Spool Ornament
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Trace ribbon spool onto patterned paper 2 times and cut out. Run the circles through the Xyron 5" Creative Station. Cut a piece of ric rac for the hanger to make a loop, hold in place and adhere circles to spool.
- Create a title "Merry Christmas" with the Xyron Design Disc Maker and print with Xyron Design Runner on patterned paper. Create a repeating pattern about 9" long and cut to fit inside of spool. Cut a photo to fit on front of ribbon spool. Adhere photo, inside paper in spool and title to front of ornament using the Xyron 3/8" runner.
- Adhere flower with Xyron sticky spots and rhinestones to embellish.
- Finish off by sanding the edges with a file, to smooth.
Other Materials
- Patterned Paper
- Photo
- Ribbon Spool - empty
- Poinsettia Flower
- Ribbon/Ric Rac
- Rhinestones
- Scissors/file

Birthday Party Invitation
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Score the 8.5” x 5.5” of cardstock in half (4.25” is center) this will be your card base.
- Use the Xyron 2" Adhesive Runner to adhere the 4” x 5.35” piece of light blue pattern cardstock to the center of the card base.
- Cut from the Xyron Wishblade are the cupcake with candle base from the striped pattern cardstock, cupcake topping from the pink and white polka dot pattern cardstock, the candle from the green and white pattern cardstock. Cut out a message banner from the pink cardstock that is 4" x 3/4".
- Run the striped cardstock cupcake with candle base thru the Xyron 5" create-a-sticker. Adhere to card base. TIP: Run the candle cut-out thru the Xyron 5" Creative Station at this same time to save adhesive.
- Run the pink and white polka dot cupcake topping thru the Xyron 5" create-a-sticker, POLKA DOT SIDE FACE DOWN. Place white sheer flowers over the adhesive and trim edges with scissors. Run the piece back thru the Xyron 5" create-a-sticker with the flower covered side up. Remove top backing.
- Before removing the candle from the adhesive backing, use the Xyron 3/8” adhesive runner to add adhesive to the ‘flame’ of the candle. Sprinkle with glitter. Remove candle from adhesive backing and adhere to top of cupcake, on top of cupcake topping.
- Follow the instructions for typing your own sentiment with the Xyron Design Disc Maker and print with the Xyron Design Runner using the Xyron Design Runner Accessory Kit. Print onto the pink message banner.
- Use the Xyron 3/8” adhesive runner to adhere the pink message banner to the cupcake bottom.
- Adhere the bluebird and crown to end of pink message banner.
Other Materials
- All paper and embellishments are from the Imaginesce Fairest Of Them All line unless otherwise noted.
- Pink cardstock 8.5” x 11”
- Light blue cardstock 8.5” x 5.5”
- Light blue patterned cardstock 4” x 5.25”
- Striped pattern cardstock 6” x 6”
- White and pink polka dot pattern cardstock 6” x 6”
- Green and white pattern cardstock 4” x 4”
- White sheer flowers – 3 per card
- Pink, green and blue glitter brads – 7 per card
- Bluebird and crown chipboard shapes
- Chunky crystal glitter
- Paper Trimmer
- Scoring tool
- Paper Piercer
- Scissors

Friendship Teabag Set
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- BOX: Score one side of 11” x 11” pattern cardstock at 1”, 4”, 7” and 10”. Rotate one turn and score at 1”, 3.5”, 4” 7”, 7.5” and 10”. See template for how it should look when complete. Score on all lines but cut ONLY on red lines. Use the small scallop edge punch on the edges of the cut out box ends (4 total). Apply adhesive under each scalloped edge and adhere to outside of box. Apply adhesive using the 3/8” adhesive runner to the .5” tabs of box. Attach sides with these Tabs on the inside. Use the 3/8” adhesive runner to apply adhesive to the bottom outside edge of box. Wrap coordinating ribbon over adhesive and tie in knot on front right corner. Trim ends of ribbon to desired length. Use one 4” x 4” piece of Bazzill Bling to cut one large snowflake using the Wishblade. Punch one small snowflake from the Bazzill Bling. Attach small snowflake to center of large snowflake and box with pearl brad. Follow directions for combining images and text using the Design Disc Maker. Print sentiment and image onto the strip of white smooth cardstock using the Design Runner and ruler accessory. Trim end to look like a banner. Attach to box front using the 3/8” adhesive runner.
- TEABAG WRAPS: Score pattern papers at 1” and 3.75”. Using the 3/8” adhesive runner make a small strip of adhesive on the inside of the wrapper. Apply covered teabag to adhesive strip. Fold up tea bag wrap and secure flap with another small strip of adhesive. Tie ribbon around center of top flap, knot and trim ends to desired length. Adhere 2” x 2” piece of coordinating colored cardstock to front center of teabag wrapper (below the flap). Follow directions for creating your own text using the Design Disc Maker. Print sentiments onto smooth white cardstock using the Design Runner and ruler accessory. Using the small label punch, punch out each sentiment. Use coordinating ink on edges of punch shape, if desired. Adhere to colored square on front of teabag wrap using the Xyron 250 adhesive machine with permanent adhesive cartridge.
- GIFT BAG: Place 12” strip of white cotton twill ribbon onto a solid, smooth surface. Tape both ends to surface so it will not slip. TIP: Tape ruler at both ends also for extra stability while printing on ribbon. Follow directions for creating your own text and images using the Design Disc Maker. Print sentiments onto ribbon using the Design Runner and ruler accessory. Place 2 or 3 wrapped teabags into cellophane bag and secure with white cotton twill ribbon. Tie second small piece of coordinating ribbon above white ribbon and punch the pearl brad thru the white cotton ribbon to secure snowflakes.
Other Materials
- 1 piece pattern cardstock 11” x 11”
- 1 piece 16” coordinating ribbon
- 2 pieces Bazzill Bling cardstock – Glass Slipper
- 1 piece smooth white cardstock 1.5” x 6”
- 2 pearl brads – Creative Imaginations
- Small snowflake punch – Martha Stewart
- Small scallop edge punch
- Scissors
- Paper trimmer
- Scoring tool
- Tape
- 8 pieces of coordinating pattern paper (If it is double sided you can use (4) 2.75” x 6.50” **adjust the size to fit your teabag if necessary.)
- 8 pieces colored coordinating cardstock cut to 2” x 2”
- 1 piece smooth white cardstock 12 x 12
- 8 pieces of 8” coordinating ribbon(s)
- Label punch
- Coordinating ink
- 8 teabags
- 12” piece white cotton twill ribbon 1” wide
- 6” piece of coordinating ribbon
- Cellophane bag

Countdown to Christmas Wall Pocket
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
2
Difficulty:
Difficult
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cover wall pocket with green dot patterned paper. Cut red cardstock stripe for front. Adhere with 9" Creative Station.
- Create pocket for front with red dot patterned paper. Adhere with 9" Creative station.
- Cut out title "countdown Christmas" and numbers (1 - 25) using the Whimsical Design Book in the Personal Cutting System using white, pink red and green cardstock. Run title and numbers through the 2.5" creative-a-sticker. Tip: Run number or letter through once and turn upside down and run through again. Peel off liner on one side and apply glitter. Adhere title to front of pocket. Cut out a 1 1/2" circle with white cardstock. Print "to" using the Design Disc Maker and Design Runner on white cardstock circle. Adhere to front of pocket using the 1.5" create-a-sticker.
- Cut journaling rectangles from the cardstock. Using the Design Runner and Design Disc Maker print an activity for each day on rectangles. Adhere numbers to the top of each one using the 3/8" runner.
- Run stars through the 2.5" create-a-sticker and apply glitter. Use the 3/8" runner to adhere the star on the wall pocket..
- Tie ribbon on to pocket for hanger.
Other Materials
- Wall Pocket - Creative Imaginations Rachel
- Red Dot Patterned Paper - Frances Meyer
- Green Dot patterned paper - Frances Meyer
- Pink Patterned Paper - Doodlebug
- Green, White, Red & Pink Cardstock
- Pink & Green Glitter
- Chipboard Stars - Scenic Route
- Ribbon

Growth Chart
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Wash and iron all fabrics according to manufacturer’s instructions.
- Hand cut all pieces for the growth chart except for the tree top circles. You can use a fabric pencil to sketch out the clouds, tree trunk and ground onto the back of your fabric. Cut out and run shapes thru the Xyron Creatopia using the fabric adhesive cartridge.
- Run the 12” x 36” piece of natural quilt batting thru the Xyron Creatopia using the fabric adhesive cartridge. Center onto the back of one piece of the 13” x 37” light blue fabric. This is the light blue piece you will be appliquéing on.
- Place the ‘ground’ onto the bottom of the light blue fabric. Stitch along the top of the ‘ground’ only.
- Place the tree trunk onto the light blue fabric. The bottom of the tree trunk will overlap the ground fabric. Stitch both sides of the tree trunk.
- Using the Xyron Creatopia and a large circle die cut as many circles as you will need to fit your tree from the green fabric. Run the circles thru the Xyron Creatopia using the fabric adhesive cartridge. Arrange on light blue fabric and overlapping the tree trunk. Stitch around circles as shown in the sample.
- Apply clouds to the light blue fabric and stitch around edges.
- Using the 6” x 2” strips of light blue fabric fold right sides together and stitch. You will now have a 6” long tube. Turn and press the seam to the back. Fold in half with seam on the inside of fold pin to the front of the appliquéd light blue piece. Pin the second piece of light blue fabric to the appliquéd piece, right sides together. Stitch around edges, using a half inch seam allowance. Leave an opening at the bottom of the chart (under the ‘ground’. You will use this opening to turn the growth chart and then hand stitch the opening closed. Press.
- Use the Creatopia and dies to cut different shapes for the butterfly and owl. You can hand cut the kite shapes. Run foam pieces thru again using the Xyron Creatopia adhesive cartridge and adhere to chart.
- Use the Design Runner and the ruler accessory to print the height and date to add to the foam pieces. For the Owl nest, run a piece of light brown ribbon thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and then cut it into small strips (before removing the adhesive backing paper.) After you have placed the owl onto the growth chart you will add the ribbon snips randomly overlapping each other to ‘build’ a nest.
- Hang chart on wall and start measuring. Enjoy!
Other Materials
- 2 pieces of 13” x 37” & 2 pieces of 6” x 2 ½” Light Blue Cotton Fabric (for background ‘sky’ and hanging tabs)
- ½ yd Sheer Fabric with Glitter (for clouds)
- 1 yd Green fabric (for tree top)
- ½ Brown Fabric (for tree trunk and ground)
- Coordinating Thread for all Fabrics
- 1 piece of 12” x 36” Natural Quilting Batting
- Sewing Machine (You will be doing a straight stitch and an appliqué stitch)
- 1 yard Light Brown Ribbon
- Thin Foam Sheets in Various Colors
- Twill Ribbon
- Miscellaneous Die Shapes - Owl, Butterfly, Large Circle
- Scissors and Straight Pins

Christmas Gift Sack
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Trim patterned papers and adhere to bag using the Xyron 5" Creative Station.
- Use the Xyron Design Runner and Design Runner Ruler to print "Happy Holidays" greetings on the tissue paper.
- Cut out a tag using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Karen Foster Tag Design Book. Attach to bag with string or ribbon. Add a greeting with black marker.
Other Materials
- Gift bag
- Tissue Paper
- Patterned Paper
- Paper Trimmer
- Black Marker
- String/Ribbon

Star Tree Card
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut red cardstock to 7"x 7 1/2". Fold to create a 3 1/2" x 7" card.
- Use the Xyron Personal Cutting System and cut out 10 small stars using the Basic Shapes Design Book using any of the patterned papers. Punch a small star out of the green velvet paper.
- Run stars though the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Adhere to the front of the card in a tree shape. Add small star to the top of the tree.
- Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker to make your own greeting. Use the Xyron Design Runner to print greeting on white cardstock. (You may also print any design to match) Cut to 3/4" x 3 1/2". Mat with pink cardstock. Adhere to bottom of card using the 1.5" create-a-sticker.
Other Materials
- Cardstock - Red, Pink & White
- Pink Patterned Paper - Doodlebug
- Green Velvet Paper - Doodlebug
- Green Dot Paper - Frances Meyer
- Red Dot Paper - Frances Meyer
- Small Star Punch

Christmas Journal
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Trace front and back of composition book on patterend papers. Cut out. Use the Xyron 4" Adhesive Runner to adhere paper to book.
- Run 9 1/2" of ric rac through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere to cover.
- Use the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Tag Shapes Book to cut out a 2 1/2" x 4 1/2" tag with patterned paper. Then cut a strip of 3/4" x 4 1/2". Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker to create custom words. Use the Xyron Design Runner to print the words and use the Junkitz Design Disc to print stitches anywhere on your project. Use the Xyron 4" adhesive runner to adhere tag to front cover.
- Add the buttons using Xyron 3/8" adhesive runner.
- Use the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Tag Shapes book to cut tabs. Use the Xyron Design Runner and Xyron Design Disc Maker to create your own titles on the tabs. Use the Xyron 3/8" adhesive runner to attach tabs to pages in the book.
Other Materials
- Patterned Papers - 4 kinds
- Composition Book
- Buttons - 3
- Mis. Trims, Ribbons & Fibers
- Paper Trimmer/Scissors

kiss the cook
Artist:
Christina Klauer
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut Baking paper to desired width & adhere to background of cardstock using the 5" Creative Station.
- Create border around entire layout with Xyron Design Runner and Junkitz Design Disc.
- Mat photo to layout at angle, slide journaling diecut slightly under photos edge by adhereing with the Xyron 5" Creative Station. Run buttons through Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere.
- Create a dark pink scallop strip with Creatopia Cutz. Run through the 1.5" create-a-sticker and adhere along bottom of picture & adhere.
- Create title with alphabet stickers.
- Punch circles from patterned paper scraps & adhere randomly on layout using the Xyron 5" Creative Station. Add design by circling around the shapes.
- Add to project by making a Bakers Conversion Chart. 1.Create conversion chart in computer program size app. & cut out. 2. Trace Rolling Pin Pattern onto chipboard & baking paper.Cut out. 3. Adhere printed and patterned pieces to front & back of chipboard rolling pin using the Xyron 5" Creative Station. 4. Decorate with trims & add enbellishments.
Other Materials
- Pink and Dark Pink Cardstock
- Patterned Paper - The Paper Studio Baking Paper
- Thickers
- Circle Punch
- Mis. Die Cuts
- Buttons
- Black Marker
- Rolling Pin Pattern

For Santa Cocoa Wrapper
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut a 8.25" x 4" strip of red cardstock. Score at 4" and again at 4.25"
- Cut a 8.5" x 2" strip of kraft cardstock. Do not score. This band will just wrap around the wrapper when filled with cococa packet(s).
- Use the Xyron Design Runner and Karen Foster Design Disc to print "HOHOHO" onto the kraft strip of cardstock.
- Cut a tag from the kraft cardstock using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Basic Shapes Book. Print the words "Cocoa for Santa" onto the tag with the black marker. Tie ribbon thru hole in tag.
- Cut two large suitcase shapes from the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Basic Shapes Book on green cardstock. Place one of the suitcase shapes into the embossing folder and roll thru the embossing machine.
- At the top of the embossed shapes, cut a small arc from edge to edge. Place a small piece of the kraft cardstock behind the arc in the embossed shape.
- Use the Xyron Personal Cutting System to cut one 'wind' shape from the Karen Foster Design Collection Book 2 on white vellum paper. Attach the 'steam' behind the cocoa using the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner.
- Run the second large suitcase thru the Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker. Place the cut and embossed front of the mug to the back piece of the mug.
- Fill red cardstock wrapper with one or two instant cocoa packets. Wrap band of craft cardstock around the wrapper and secure in back with the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner. Attach cocoa mug to front of the wrapper using the 3/8" Runner. Use foam tape to secure tage to wrapper front and overlapping the mug.
Other Materials
- Red, Kraft and Green Cardstock
- White Vellum
- Red, White and Green Ribbon
- Paper Trimmer
- Scoring Tool
- Foam Tape
- Scissors
- Black Marking Pen
- Cuttlebug Embossing Machine and Embossimg Folder

Boo Banner
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
2.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut bottom corners off of Katydid cardstock to create banner. Mat with Black cardstock. Trim top edge of Katydid cardstock with ribbon or buttons, adhering with Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker or Xyron Medium Sticky Spots.
- Cover chipboard letters with patterned paper, by running letters through Xyron 2.5' create-a-sticker adhering paper and trimming around edges. Adhere to banner.
- Print sayings and designs on White cardstock using Xyron Design Runner. Mat with Black cardstock. Run through Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Adhere to banner.
- Cut ghost, cat and spider (oval) using Xyron Personal Cutting System. Cut eyes and strips for legs for spider. Run all shapes through Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker. Adhere to banner. Adhere small piece of feather boa for spider's hair.
- Using Xyron Medium Sticky Spots adhere flowers to banner. Use ribbon for stems.
- Use ribbon to tie banner together.
Other Materials
- Black Cardstock
- White Cardstock
- Bazzill Katydid Cardstock
- Doodlebug Flowers
- Doodlebug Buttons
- KI Memories Patterned Paper
- Black Feather Boa
- Ribbon Chipboard Letters

Glass Ornament
Artist:
Linda Harrison
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use Design Runner with Holiday Disc and green ink to print "Happy Holidays" on white paper two times. Cut into strips.
- Using the base of a pencil, curl the strips around the pencil to create a circle small enough to slip the strips through the opening of the glass ornament.
- Push the 12" long ribbon into the opening of the glass ornament.
- Place the buttons into the ornament. Pour the gold, silver and white glitter into the ornament. Place embellsiments in or on the ornament.
- Shake ornament until the inside items arrange as desired.
Other Materials
- Glass Ornament
- Patterned Paper
- White Paper
- Ribbon cut 8" long
- Assorted Buttons, Beads and Embellishments
- Silver, Gold and White Glitter

Brag Book
Artist:
Leah Williams
Estimated Time:
1.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Trim ribbons to span generously across length of album cover and arrange in desired pattern.
- Run ribbons through 5" Creative Station and adhere. Trim away excess ribbon length with scissors.
- Matte photo on brown cardstock and adhere using 5" Creative Station.
- Use Design Runner, Disc Maker, Bubble Font and Accessory Kit to print “BRAG BOOK” on strip of white cardstock. Adhere using 5" Creative Station.
- Use ribbon, vellum sayings and 5" Creative Station to decorate pages of album as desired.
Other Materials
- 1 green mini album (Die Cuts With A View)
- 1 book vellum baby/childhood sayings (Die Cuts With A View)
- 1 sheet brown and white cardstock
- Various coordinating ribbons (American Crafts)

Advent Calendar
Artist:
Patti Milazzo
Estimated Time:
2
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Round corners of the 12" x 12" cardstock; ink edges.
- Use the Xyron Design Runner and Engraved Font Disc to print "1 - 25".
- Cut with 1 3. Lay circles on background, leave space for the rectangles at top and bottom.
- Mark where the brads will be attached; use the Clikit tool to punch 1/16" holes on pencil marks. Attach and secure mini brads to hang tags.
- Cut a 9" x 4" piece of light cardstock, round corners, ink edges and adhere with 2" Adhesive Runner. Print "Countdown To" and the letters "h", "i", "s" and on cardstock with the Xyron Design Runner and Engraved Font Disc. Use 1 5/8" circle punch to cut letters. Ink edges. Trim other letters from Holiday Letters patterned paper. Use Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker to adhere. Add star rub-ons.
- Cut a 2" x 3" piece of cardstock, round corners. Apply Magic of Christmas" sticker, ink edges and adhere with Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker.
- Punch 2 - 1" circles and adhere to top corners. Punch ribbon. Cut black ribbon to 24", thread ends through the holes and knot.
Other Materials
- Clikit by Karen Foster Design
- Prism 12" x 12" Cardstock
- 3-4 coordinated solid colors
- Corner Rounder by EK Success
- Color Box Charcoal Chalk Ink by Clearsnap
- Circle Punches (1 3/4", 1 5/8" and 1") by EK Success
- 1/8" & 1/4" Hole Punches by Fiskars Brands
- Mini Brads
- Holly Jolly Christmas Rub-ons
- December Rub-ons by Karen Foster Design
- Christmas Ribbons and Holiday Letters
- Patterned Paper by Karen Foster Design
- Magic of Christmas Stickers by Karen Foster Design
- 24" of 5/8" Black Ribbon by Offray

Date Cube
Artist:
Linda Harrison
Estimated Time:
1.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use Design Runner with Calendar Disc and black ink to print the months of the year onto patterned paper with a subtle pattern.
- Place wood 'month blocks' from date station onto white cardstock to measure and cut out around each printed month.
- Run each month strip through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker with permanent adhesive and adhere onto wood blocks.
- Using the square wood blocks as a template, measure and cut from a coordinating pattern paper.
- Run each cut square through the Xyron 2.5" create-a-sticker with permanent adhesive and adhere to the square blocks.
- Using the Personal Cutting Machine with the SEI cartridge, cut out numbers for the date blocks out of black cardstock.
- Run the numbers through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker with permanent adhesive and adhere to the date blocks.
- Paint the entire base of the note/date station lt. green.
- Using the lt. blue paint, paint the ends of the month blocks and the edges of all the months. Using the same paint, paint the edges of the date blocks as well.
- With a third coordinating pattern paper, measure and cut to cover the inside of where the date blocks sit, and the outer left and right of the note/date station.
- Run the cut papers through the Xyron 5" Creative Station with permanent adhesive and adhere to the station.
- Using the Design Runner with the Junkitz® Patternz Disc, print a border onto white flat cardstock. Cut out border and run through Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker with permanent adhesive. Adhere to sides of note/date station.
- Using the Design Runner with the Holiday Disc, print a sentiment onto white flat cardstock and cut out. Paint edges with lt. blue paint. Let dry.
- Run painted sentiment through the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker with permanent adhesive and adhere to the back inside top of the date area.
Other Materials
- Patterned Paper
- White Cardstock
- Wooden Block Calendar Set
- Light Blue Paint
- Scissors

Christmas Tree
Artist:
Angie Hagist
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use design runner accessories and Scrapworks Celebrations disc to add designs to the edges of green, gold, and red papers. Line up the paper edge with the inside of the printing strip. Print a continuous print. Cut strip off with paper trimmer. Repeat until you have desired amount of strips printed.
- Cut printed strips to 4" in length.
- Cut 4" x .5" paper strips from patterned paper pieces
- Fold strips into a tear-drop shape. Run 3/8" adhesive runner along the top edge to attach ends together. Repeat until you have everything ready to assemble.
- Run red ribbon through the 150 machine to coat with adhesive. Remove clear strip.
- Line ribbon up with the design runner accessory and print text onto ribbon. Remove backing and attach to the top lip of the clay pot.
- Add florist foam to inside the pot. Place dowel into foam and into tree to create a stand.
- Starting at the bottom edge, add a strip of mounting tape around the cone. Add folded paper strips one by one until you create your circle. Continue doing this until tree is full.
- At the top, create a small cone of patterned paper for the top. Attach with mounting tape.
- Use sticky spots to add buttons around the seam of the paper cone and the top row of folded paper strips.
Other Materials
- Holiday Themed Patterned Paper
- Foam Cone
- Ribbon
- Small Terracotta Pot
- Florist Foam

Love Card
Artist:
Alexis Hardy
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Using the Design Runner, print a continuos design across the front of the card, about ¾” down from the top.
- Cut out the bird image from the Valentine Paper and attach it to the card as shown.
- Using the Epoxy letter stickers, spell the word “LOVE” next to the bird.
- Attach the brads to the scallops on the front of the card and print the words “Valentine’s Day” across the bottom right edge of the inside of the card, using the Design Runner.
Other Materials
- Circle Card & Scallop Card
- Valentine Paper
- Heart Brads
- Epoxy Heart Letters
- Epoxy Stickers
- Black Pen

Gift Bag and Card
Artist:
Leah Williams
Estimated Time:
2
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Trim cardstock to fit front of gift bag.
- Trim patterned paper to fit matted on cardstock.
- Run papers, letters and acrylic jewels through 5" Creative Staion then assemble as shown.
- Tie ribbon into bow and adhere to corner of gift bag using hot glue or other adhesive.
- For the card, trim brown cardstock to 8.5" x 5.5". Score down middle and fold in half.
- Trim patterned paper to 4" x 5.25" and adhere to front of card using 5" Creative Station
- Trim ribbon to 5.5" and run through 5" Creative Station. Remove plastic but do not yet attach to card.
- Use Design Runner, Disc Maker, Bubble Font and Accessory Kit to print "MOM" on ribbon.
- Now attach ribbon to front of card as shown.
- Adhere large acrylic jewels to finish.
Other Materials
- 1 paper gift bag
- 1 sheet brown cardstock
- 1 sheet patterned paper (BasicGrey Blush Collection)
- 3 coordinating ribbons (American Crafts)
- 6 large acrylic jewels
- “MOM” iron-on letters
- Hot glue gun

Circle Card
Artist:
Alexis Hardy
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place the circle card on top of a piece of black Lovey Dovey paper. Trace the card, cut out the image and run it through the 5" Creative Station. Adhere to the front of the card.
- Cut out two paisley images from the Lovey Dovey paper. Punch a 2.25” circle from a white piece of paper. Punch four small holes in the center of the circle, mimicking a button. Using the Adhesive Runner, attach the circle and two paisleys to the front of the card as shown in the photo.
- Using the paper piercer, punch two holes on the upper right hand side of the white circle. Place two shaped brads in those holes, a paisley and a heart brad. Pierce another hole next to the paisley on the lower left corner of the circle. Place a paisley brad in that hole.
- Outline the shapes with white dots and write the words “I Love You Always” with the white pen.
- Print the words “Kiss Me” from the Occasions Design Disk onto the red Lovey Dovey paper. Place the circle card on top of the printed words, centering them. Then trace the card, cut out the image and run it through the 5" Creative Station. Attach it to the inside of the card. Pierce a hole next to the words and put a heart Lovey Dovey brad through it.
- For the envelope, print a succession of hearts across the bottom using the Design Runner.
- Cut out four paisleys from the Lovey Dovey paper and attach them to the card as shown in the photo. You can also put a heart brad into just the front of the envelope so you can still put the card into it.
Other Materials
- Circle Card and Matching Envelope
- Lovey Dovey Papers
- Lovey Dovey Shaped Brads
- Paper Piercer
- White Ink Pen
- Scissors
- Inch Hole Punch
- Black Ink Pen
- 2.25" Circle Punch

Amore Card
Artist:
Tracey Odachowski
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Using the card as a template, trace the pattern of the card onto the patterned paper. Trim paper. Apply adhesive using the 5" Creative Station, and adhere to the front of the card.
- Using the Design Runner and the Scrapworks Celebrations disc, print ‘Amore!’ onto the front of the card.
- Use a paper piercer to pierce holes around the edge of the card.
Other Materials
- Card, envelope, patterned paper from Oriental Trading Company
- Paper Piercer
- Scissors

Halloween CD Case
Artist:
Alice Golden for Xyron and Karen Foster Design
Estimated Time:
1.5
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- With the Xyron Design Runner and Occasions design disc print "Spooktacular" several times in a circle onto the Papaya Puree Dark cardstock. (Tip: I found the easiest way to do this is to hold the Design Runner in one position and rotate the cardstock. Practice on scrap paper first!). Trim to fit metal CD tin and ink edges with black ink.
- Print "Halloween Music" on Ghoulish Green paper and trim to circle shape to fit inside cardstock, as shown. Ink edges with black and add witches hat sticker to one edge.
- Attach orange loopy brads to either side of circle and thread with orange Scrapper's Floss. Add alphabet beads to a safety pin to spell "Boo" and attach to Scrapper's Floss. Knot mini orange ric-rac through end of safety pin.
- Apply magnet tape to back of decorated cardstock and adhere to cover of CD tin.
Other Materials
- Papaya Puree Dark cardstock - Karen Foster Design
- Ghoulish Green paper - Karen Foster Design
- Happy Halloween Stickers - Karen Foster Design
- Limeade Simply Sweet Cardstock Stickers - Doodlebug Design, Inc.
- Black & White Long Doubledecker Ink Pad - Karen Foster Design
- Orange Loopy Brads - Karen Foster Design
- Orange Scrapper's Floss - Karen Foster Design
- Orange Mini Ric-Rac - The Ribbon Jar
- Alphabet Beads - Westrim Crafts
- Metal CD Tin - Wilton

Chocolates
Artist:
Alexis Hardy
Estimated Time:
0.5
Difficulty:
Beginner-Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Cut three 3” x 7” lengths of Valentine paper. Ink the edges and then run all three lengths through the 5" Creative Station.
- Starting at the back of the candy bars, wrap one length of paper around each candy bar. Then, use the 3/8”Runner to secure the back together.
- Ink the edges of the plastic OTC heart and attach it to one of the candy bars as shown.
- Print the word “Amore” using the Design Runner on to the pink Valentine paper. Then cut a heart shape around the word. Ink the edges and attach a brad and metal heart to it. Adhere to one of the candy bars using the 3/8” Runner.
- Print a heart flower image using the Design Runner and cut out a heart shape around the image. Attach a “xoxo” brad to the heart, ink the edges and attach using the 3/8” Runner.
Other Materials
- Square chocolate wrapped chocolate bars (Ghirardelli)
- Valentine Glitter Paper
- “XOXO” Brad
- Metal Heart
- Brown ink

St. Patrick's Day Blessing
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Use the Xyron Design Disk Maker to make a verse for your photo. Save and put disc in Xyron Design Runner. Print verse on photo using the Xyron Design Runner Ruler as a straight guide. Use the Xyron 9" Creative Station to apply adhesive on the photo. Adhere photo 1/2" from right edge on the black cardstock.
- Create patterned paper by repeatly printing flowers onto white cardstock using the Xyron Design Runner with green ink and the Karen Foster Fesitive Greetings Design Disc. Use the Xyron Design Runner Ruler to print straight lines. Trim to 3 1/4" x 12". Adhere to left side of page using the Xyron 5" create-a-sticker or Xyron 9" Creative Station.
- Run twill thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Use the Xyron Design Runner Ruler as a guide to print green shamrocks on to the white twill ribbon using the Xyron Design Runner. Adhere 1/4" from left edge of photo.
- Print a verse or names on the journaling card/tag using the Xyron Design Disc Maker and Design runner. Adhere journal card to page with the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive runner.
- Run the button thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Adhere button to card. Option: Add a shamrock die cut to tag.
Other Materials
- Bazzill Black Cardstock
- Bazzill White Cardstock
- Button
- Journaling Card/Tag
- Large Photo
- 14" White Twill Ribbon
- Scissors

Fancy Stocking Wishlist
Artist:
Elizabeth Bracco
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Stocking: Trace and cut two stockings from the bright pink cardstock. Run the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner around the edges of one of the stockings. Make sure to leave the top without adhesive. (This will be the opening for the wishlist to go into.) Place the second stocking on top and press together.
- Cut four triangles from white cardstock using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Basic Shapes Book. Run triangles thru the Xyron 9" Creative Station and attach to top of stocking, points down. Apply lime green rhinestones to all four triangle points using the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner.
- Run two strips of adhesive using the Xryon 3/8" Runner to the top of the stocking and tip of toe on stocking. Press marabou trim onto adhesive. Trim ends.
- Cut one wavy edge from shape (#2) from the Tag Shapes book using the Xyron Personal Cutting System. Use the Xyron Design Disc Maker and Fairytale Font to print the label "Mom's Wishlist" using the Xyron Design Runner onto white cardstock. Cut to fit behind the lime green frame. Cut heel patch out of white cardstock following the template pattern. Run heel patch, frame and white label thru the Xyron 9" Creative Station and attach to stocking. (see photo for reference in placing items if needed.)
- Use the green marker to draw faux stitching around the edges and the heel patch.
- Goodies in Stocking: Cut a strip of white cardstock 8" x 2" (this will be the wishlist)
- Trim a piece of white cardstock 1/2" x 5" and a strip of red cardstock 3/8" x 6". Run the white cardstock thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker. Lay red strip across at an angle and snip at edges, repeat until it looks like a candy cane. Run again thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and sprinkle with clear microbeads.
- Using the Xyron Personal Cutting System and Basic Shapes Book cut one circle from the red cardstock and one circle from the transparecncy. Cut four small circles from white cardstock. Run the white circles thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and apply white glitter. Run again thru the Xyron 1.5" create-a-sticker and apply to transparency circle. Apply adhesive on the backside of the transparency using the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner, under the white circles and adhere transparency to the red circle. (This will hide the adhesive behind the white circle.)
- Using the Basic Shapes Book with the Xyron Personal Cutting System cut one left shape from the bright pink cardstock and one leaf shape from the transparency. Using the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner make diagonal lines across the transparency left shape and adhere to bright pink cardstock. Tracing over the exact line, run another strip of adhesive using the Xyron 3/8" Adhesive Runner. Apply bright pink glitter.
- Use the gingerbread die cuts or cut two gingerbread men from brown cardstock using the Xyron Wishblade. Layer and attach the goodies to the top of the white cardstock wishlist. Insert list into stocking so the goodies are sticking out the top.
- This list can be adhered to the wall, pinned to a corkboard or you can attach some Xyron Magnet Tape to the back and hang on the fridge. This is a great decorative way to keep a list of what everyone wants for the holidays.
Other Materials
- Cardstock - Red, White, Lime Green, Brown and Bright Pink
- White Marabou Trim
- Lime Green Rhinestones
- Transparency Sheet
- Clear Microbeads
- Bright Pink and White Glitter
- Green Fine Tip Marker
- Gingerbread Die Cuts (Or use Xyron Wishblade to make die cuts)
- Stocking Template
- Paper Trimmer
- Scissors

Treat Bag
Artist:
Kay Brown
Estimated Time:
1
Difficulty:
Beginner
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Fill bag with candy.
- Fold Katydid cardstock (4 1/2" x 6") in half. Unfold and run through Xyron 5" create-a-sticker. Adhere to top of bag.
- Cut white cardstock 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". Run through Xyron 5" create-a-sticker
- Using Xyron Design Runner print cats and "Trick or Treat" on Katydid cardstock. Mat "Trick or Treat" with black cardstock. Run through Xyron 5" create-a-sticker and adhere to topper.
- Using Xyron Personal Cutting System, cut oval for spider. Cut strips for legs. Using white cardstock cut out eyes. Using black cardstock cut out dots for eyes. Run through Xyron 5" create-a-sticker . Adhere small piece of black feather boa for spider's hair. Adhere to bag topper.
- Adhere flower using Xyron Medium Sticky Spot.
Other Materials
- White and Black Cardstock
- Bazzil Katydid Cardstock
- Doodlebug Flower
- Black Feather Boa
- Treat Bag
- Jelly Beans