Cool Gift Ideas

Sometimes you just want to give an inexpensive gift from the heart to a family member, friend or coworker. Sure, you could buy them a cup of coffee or a candy bar but why not put a little extra effort in to show how much they mean to you or to say thank you?

Once again I found myself in the Pinterest rabbit hole and wanted to share these ideas with you! I would love to see your project if you decide to try one!

Sour Cream Treat Holder (this one is super cute)

Explosion Box Purse

Bakers Box

Bow Builder Tiny Treat Box

Bee Treat Box

Pretty Wallet

Nesting Drawer Box

Curvy Keepsake Retro Trailer

Explosion Box Idea

Mini Nugget Gift Box Tutorial

Hi all, this little nugget box is so easy to create and you can get 2 out of a single sheet of card stock!  The box holds 4 wrapped Hershey Nuggets perfectly.  Following are step by step instructions to make the box.  You can decorate the box any way you want.  I have included suggested layer sizes for the top and sides of the box in decorating.  All products used are Stampin' Up! (some are not current).

MINI NUGGET GIFT BOX TUTORIAL

Step 1:

Cut card stock 5-1/2" x 8" (Baja Breeze used here)

On the long side, score at 3/4", 1-1/2", 4", 4-3/4", 7-1/4"

On the short side, score at 3/4", 1-1/2", 4", 4-3/4"

Clip away the sections as shown.

Step 2:

Sharpen the score lines.  Add strong adhesive (Scor tape or sticky strip) to the 4 small tabs.  Add decorative panels of designer paper, if desired (5/8" x 2-3/8" Twitterpated papers used)

Step 3:

Secure small tabs on the inside corners to form a box.  Apply adhesive to the 3 side pieces and fold to the inside and secure.

Step 4:

Wrap 4 Hershey Nugget candies with 1" x 3" designer papers.  Close box lid (tabs to to the inside).  Design box top.  I used a floral panel 2-7/16" x 2-7/16", cherry cobbler panel 2-1/8" x 2-1/8" and shimmery white 2" x 2" punched with butterfly.  Greeting is from Petite Pairs stamped in Cherry Cobbler ink.

WOW! Gift Card Holders

WOW! I can't believe it has been this long since I have posted! The last year has been a rough one for me.  Many changes in my life and my creative mojo just wasn't there.  But I have been away for far too long and I miss sharing my creations with all of you!

It has been a long time since I have rolled out a new class and I wanted to start off my posting with a bang!  These WOW! Gift Card Holders will truly impress the giftee.  Want to get creative?  Pop a wallet size photo in it instead.  A fun and interesting way to present a baby announcement or christmas photo.

Please go HERE for class details and ordering.  Thank you!

http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/p/wow-gift-card-holders.html

$5.50

Dog House Treat Box Tutorial

Today I want to show you how to make this cute little dog house treat box.  This is the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life.  You can either fill the box with doggie treats for their pet or people treats for them!

For this project, I'm using the PKSC-20 August 2013 Stamp of the Month set.  I love the puppy and house in this set!  It's perfect for paper piecing for a great three dimensional look.  Following are the step by step instructions to make the treat box.

Step 1
Cut a 10-1/2" x 7-1/4" piece of chocolate chip card stock or wood grain designer paper (I used Woodgrain Love by My Little Shoe Box).  On the long side, score at 2-1/2", 5", 7-1/2" and 10".  On the short side, score at 2" and 5-1/4".  Sharpen the score lines.

Step 2
If using a patterned paper, turn the paper over to mark on the back side.  On the first and third squares along the top, mark at the center top of each square (1-1/4" is the center of the square).  Draw a line from the center point to the lower corner of the square.  Now measure out 1/2" from the lines just drawn and draw a line as shown.

Step 3
Clip on the score lines and cut away the sections as shown. Use a ruler and bone folder to score on the pencil lines. Sharpen score lines.

Step 4
Flip over and put a strong adhesive on the tabs as shown. Do not add adhesive to the inside tabs on the pointed sections. These tabs will be used for the roof top to open and close.

Step 5
Assemble box.  Tape bottom flaps of box closed.

Step 6
Cut a 3" x 5-1/2" piece of early espresso or textured card stock.  Score at 2-3/4" and sharpen crease.  Attach to the two tabs with adhesive.  The other side of the roof will be a "flap" to get the treats from the box.  Add a repositionable adhesive/velcro/magnets to these tabs so it can be opened easily.

Step 7
Cut a piece of black/espresso card stock 1-3/4" x 2-3/4".  Corner round the top edges and glue piece onto the front of dog house. Stamp the puppy twice onto a designer paper or card stock.  Stamp the face onto one of the bodies.  Cut that head out and mount onto the other dog image with dimensionals. Attach dog to front of dog house with dimensionals.

Peachy Keen Challenge - Gift Card Holders

I'm happy to be back to the Peachy Keen Challenge!  This week's challenge is to create a gift card holder.  It's Christmas in July over at Peachy Keen Stamps and I had to use this cute little set called PK-1326 Gingerbread.  These cuties are a two step set where you stamp the frosting on top.

I created this cool gift card holder that looks like a little gift bag (which you could add a little treat to) and when you open the top the gift card pops up.  A step by step tutorial for this technique will be available in the future.  Check out the great projects created by the other girls at the PKS Challenge Blog.

Valentines Tutorials Revisited

Valentines day is fast approaching so I thought I would share some of my favorite valentines projects with you. Maybe you have seen these projects or maybe they are new to you. All of them have a free step by step tutorial.  Click on the link under each picture to go to the original post for the tutorial.  Some of them have a downloadable PDF document.  Enjoy!

Ferrero Candy Box & Card

Valentine Mouse Box

Critter Valentine

Cupid Box

Loving Lion

Bear Love Candy Box

Mini Milk Carton Carrier

Penguin Box & Card

Once again I'm having fun with My Creative Time stamps!  Today's MCT challenge is to create a Holiday 3-D project.  I was inspired by the cute little penguins in the "From Our Family to Yours" stamp set.  Check out the awesome greetings in this set:

I created this penguin treat box and coordinating card for the gift giving season.  Please click on the link below the picture to download the free step by step tutorial.  Enjoy!

click on link to download pdf tutorial:

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8472508_837_696708353

Check out the other great projects by the MCT design team HERE.

Papers & Pixels Magazine

This month's issue of Papers & Pixels magazine has a great selection of digital and paper crafting projects!  My project features one of my favorite Cottage Cutz dies from Peachy Keen stamps called Nikkity Knack Cat and a great halloween greeting set from My Creative Time called All Around Halloween.

For my step by step tutorial (and lots of others fun projects), head on over to Papers & Pixels magazine and subscribe to the October issue for only $1.50.  Details and peeks of several of the projects are HERE.

Here is my project in this issue:

Beary Special Blog Hop

Even though it's not quite Halloween, Emma from My Creative Time has decided to give you all a "Beary Special Treat"! This doesn't cause weight gain but will cause CUTENESS OVERLOAD! Included in this hop, you will see a "Beary Special" stamp set that was designed by Emma for this special hop!   There is a large crew participating today.  The MCT design team plus 5 special guests.  You definitely want to hop along and comment as a fabulous prize is to be had!

If you came from Kim H's blog, you are on the right track.  If you just happened onto my blog, you will definitely want to start at the beginning on Emma's blog.

**GIVEAWAY ALERT**
Emma has a few GREAT giveaways to give to THREE LUCKY peeps! 
1st GRAND prize ~ "Teddy Bear Parade" Cricut cartridge AND this newest stamp set "Beary Special Thoughts"
2nd prize ~ "Create a Critter 2" Cricut cartridge
3rd prize ~ this newest set "Beary Special Thoughts"
How FUN is this! All you have to do is leave your comments on each designer's blogs! The more blogs you comment on, the BETTER your chances are at winning! Random.org will pick all the winners on Tuesday! So you have until Sunday, Sept 30th by midnight to get all of your comments in! AND PLEASE don't forget to include a way for us to contact you just in case YOU are one of the lucky winners! Good Luck!:)

I created this little bear box using a variety of punches and spellbinders dies.  For the free step by step tutorial to make this box and card, click on the link below to visit the download page.

Click to go to download page

Next stop on the hop is Leanne.  http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/

Isn't this set the cutest?  You can order it HERE.

Entire list of hoppers:

Emma~ http://www.creativetimeforme.com/
Joy ~ http://www.obsessedwithscrapbooking.com/
Amy ~ http://www.scrappingmommy.com/
Cassandra ~ http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/
Cathryn ~ http://inthepinkcathryn.blogspot.com/
Cheryl ~ http://dragonflydesigns58.blogspot.com/
Cindy B. ~ http://www.cindybcreations.blogspot.com/
Debbie C. ~ http://www.bugjuiced.blogspot.com/
Glora ~ http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/
Jayne ~ http://www.jayne-designs.blogspot.com/
Jeanne ~ http://www.jeannespapercrafts.com/
Katie ~ http://www.craftingwithkatie.com/
Kim H.~ http://www.scrapinmomofoneinspiringlittleboy.blogspot.com/
Kim S. ~ http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/
Leanne ~ http://createdbyleanne.blogspot.com/
Liz ~ http://www.lizspaperloft.com/
Micia ~ http://yellowbirdcreation.blogspot.com/
Nancy ~ http://scrappingoutofcontrol.blogspot.com/
Nikki ~ http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/
Rosie ~ http://sweetdelightspapernmore.blogspot.com/
Ruthie ~ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/
Shar ~ http://scrapendipity.blogspot.com/
Tracy ~ http://tracyscricutcorner.blogspot.com/
Veronica ~ http://www.vkcreate.blogspot.com/

Fly Away With Me Tutorial

Today I have a feature on the wonderful My Creative Time website.  If you haven't seen Emma's dies and stamps, you are really missing out!  This month's release of dies and stamps were truly awesome!  My project today features the Tag Dies, Fly Away With Me Dies, Fly Away With Me and the coordinating Sentiments stamp sets.

The step by step tutorial for the candy box and card are in a downloadable pdf document below.  Click on the link to go to the download page and retrieve the class.  Enjoy!

click on link below to go to download page

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8472508_837_657778996

Hot Cocoa Holder Tutorial

Today is 3-D Wednesday at My Creative Time.  I instantly fell in love with this sweet set called Do the Cocoa Motion.  The greetings are awesome and the little cup is so cute!  I was inspired to create this hot cocoa holder to showcase the set.  Below is the free downloadable tutorial.  Click on the link to visit the download page.  Be sure to jump over to the My Creative Time blog to see what the other girls shared for the challenge.  Enjoy!

Click on this link to access download page:

https://www.sugarsync.com/pf/D8472508_837_657778903

Gingerbread House Treat Box

This sweet gingerbread house is the perfect treat container for candy or other small gifts!  Buy this easy to follow step-by-step tutorial for only $2.50.

$2.50

Need an idea for a gift card to go with the box?  Check out my free tutorial HERE.

This is a full color step by step picture tutorial in pdf format. The design uses Stampin' Up! paper punches.


This is a digital class that are delivered via download. After completing payment, you will receive an email from Fast Wagon with a link to download the class. If you don't receive the email, please check your spam box before contacting me. If you plan on ordering classes from me in the future, you may want to add service@fastwagon.com to your address book to avoid spam filtering.

Contact me with any questions or issues at paperpunchaddiction@gmail.com

Thank you for your purchase!

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Peachy Keen LFIF Challenge #25

Good morning everyone!  The Peachy Keen "Let's Face it Friday" challenge this week is to incorporate leaves into our creations using Peachy Keen face stamps.  I was so excited to use my brand new stamp set called PK-648 Faceless Scarecrow Dolls combined with the PK-649 Scarecrow Accessories stamp set (face and greeting).  The leaves are from a Stampin' Up! set called Gently Falling.

Supplies:

*All papers, inks and accessories by Stampin' Up!

Soft Suede card stock embossed with Houndstooth embossing folder

Spice Cake designer series paper

More Mustard card stock for base of scarecrow

Crumb Cake card stock for face of scarecrow

Soft Suede card stock (embossed) for hat on scarecrow

Island Indigo card stock for pants on scarecrow

Basic Black, Early Espresso, More Mustard, Regal Rose ink pads

Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard markers

uni-ball white gel pen

Small Heart punch on hat

1-1/4" Circle layered on 1-3/8" Circle for greeting.  Designer Label punch for backing

Treat Tubes (Stampin' Up) filled with almonds and praline pecans

1-1/4" Early Espresso striped grosgrain ribbon

3/8" Pool Party ruffled ribbon

1/8" Early Espresso taffeta ribbon

Leaves stamped using Early Espresso ink pad and Gently Falling stamp set

Scarecrow Instructions:

(1) Stamp scarecrow with black onto More Mustard card stock and cut out.  Sponge edges with More Mustard ink pad. If you want to add more shading to straw, gently color a stroke along each straw with a More Mustard marker.  Stamp just the head onto another piece of More Mustard and cut out just the straw laying on the face and sponge edges.

(2) Stamp head with black onto Crumb Cake card stock.  Stamp face from accessories set with black.  Stipple rose onto cheeks.  Color in nose with Cherry Cobbler marker.  Add white hilights to eyes with uniball gel ink pen.  Cut out face all the way to hat brim (don't cut around straw on face).  Sponge edges with crumb cake ink.  Glue face onto body.  Glue straw "bangs" onto face.

(3) Stamp head onto embossed piece of Soft Suede and cut out hat.  Glue onto head.  Stamp head onto spice cake dsp and cut out hat band and glue on.  Punch small heart and glue onto hat.

(4) Stamp lower part of body on Island Indigo card stock and cut out pants and glue onto body.

(5) Stamp upper part of body onto spice cake dsp and cut out arms (leave the area across chest in once piece, cutting around straw around neck.  Glue onto body.

(6) Stamp body onto spice cake dsp and cut out dress and cuffs on sleeves. Glue onto body.  Color in buttons with Island indigo marker.

Box Instructions:

Create box following the instructions HERE (follow instructions for Four Tube variation) using Soft Suede card stock.  Use the 1" punch for holes.  For the backing, cut a piece of 4-1/2" x 7-1/2" soft suede.  Layer 4-3/8" 4-3/8" spice cake dsp at top of piece (this is what will show above tube holder). Attach tube holder to backing.

Wrap a length of espresso striped ribbon around box and tie a knot (slip a short length of pool party ribbon into the knot before tightening.  Attach scarecrow with dimensionals.  Stamp greeting with espresso ink onto pool party card stock. Punch out with 1-1/4" circle. Layer onto 1-3/8" early espresso circle.  Layer that onto decorative label punch in spice cake dsp.  Mount onto box with dimensionals.

Stamp leaves from Gently Falling with early espresso ink onto spice cake dsp.  Cut out leaves with stems. Fill bags with treats.  I used almonds and praline pecans.  Seal bags and then tie 1/8" espresso taffeta ribbon around top of each tube. Slip a leaf stem under each ribbon (you may want to secure with a mini glue dot).

Peachy Keen LFIF Challenge #23 Back to School

This project was so fun!  I love owls and instantly thought of a smarty owl when I got the new Peachy Keen face set called Winter Wonderland Faces 1-1/8" (PK-483).  Check it out HERE.  Once again, I got to use an Action Wobble Spring to attach the head.  These are so fun!  PKS has the springs in stock HERE.

Let's Face it Friday Challenge #23 was to create a teacher gift featuring a PKS face set.  Check out the other great project ideas at the challenge site HERE.  Instructions for my project are below the picture.

BLOG CANDY ALERT!!

I have the Snowmany Faces 1-1/8" Face set to give away!  For a chance to win, all you have to do is take a moment to check out the newest release of PKS stamps HERE (towards the top of page).  Then, leave a comment mentioning one other stamp set besides the Winter Wonderland or Snowmany Faces (this way I know you visited).  On Monday morning, I will randomly select a winner.  If you do not have an email on your profile, please make sure to check back to see if you won!

Instructions:

Punch out the following pieces using Stampin' Up! paper punches:

1-3/4" Circle in Crumb Cake - HEAD

2-1/2" Circle in Crumb Cake - BODY

(2) large petals from Blossom Petals Builder in Soft Suede - WINGS

(2) large petals from Blossom Petals Builder in Crumb Cake - LEGS

(9) large petals from Blossom Petals Builder in Very Vanilla - CHEST

(5) Small Hearts in Peach Parfait - FEET & BEAK

(2) medium petals from Blossom Petals Builder in Crumb Cake - HEAD

For the glasses, first punch a hole in black cardstock using the 1/2" circle.  Line up the 3/4" circle over the punched hole to create a ring shape.  Punch 2 of these.  Punch or cut a small piece of black for the bridge on the glasses (I used the retired slot punch).

Sponge the edges of all crumb cake and very vanilla pieces with crumb cake ink.  Sponge edges of soft suede pieces with early espresso ink.  Sponge edges of peach parfait pieces with cajun craze ink.

Stamp the bird face from Winter Wonderland Faces 1-1/8" (PK-483) with black ink on the 1-3/4" circle. Color the whites and highlights of the eyes with a uniball white gel pen.  Stipple or sponge regal rose ink onto the cheeks (I love the cheek chalk brushes from PKS. details HERE). Glue the glasses onto face.  Attach one of the small hearts with a dimensional over the stamped beak (or color the beak instead). Glue the medium petals onto top of head to create "tufted horns"

For the body, first glue the crumb cake petals onto bottom of 2-1/2" circle for legs.  Glue soft suede wings onto each side.  Glue 2 hearts together to form each foot.  Glue feet onto bottom of legs.  Layer the vanilla petals onto the chest.  Starting at the bottom, layer one on each side and then place one in the middle.  Place another 3 above those and then the last 3 above those.  The tops of the petals in the top row will go above the body circle.  

Attach head to body with an Action Wobble Spring.  You can buy them from PKS.  Details are HERE.  An alternate is to attach with a dimensional.

For the treat box, I filled a small gusset bag with Werthers caramel candies and tied the top closed with a striped grosgrain ribbon.  Create a small box bottom by measuring the width and depth of the filled bag and add 2 inches to both dimensions.  Cut the designer paper or card stock and then score at 1" on each side.  Clip on the 2 score lines on 2 ends and then fold the tabs up and glue in place to form a box bottom.  Use sticky strip to attach gusset bag into bottom of box.  Make a tag to tie onto the top of bag.

Firecracker Treat Tube

Another new issue of Papers and Pixels is out.  This month's theme is Red White and Blue.   I of course just had to create this fun project!  For the free downloadable step by step instructions, please click on the hotlink below the picture.  To see all of the wonderful projects in this issue, you can subscribe for free HERE.

The site has been revamped so it's much easier to download the current and past issues right from the site.  I had a chance to read the issue and it's AWESOME! So many great tutorials in there that you don't want to miss!

Peachy Keen LFIF Challenge

Hello all, sorry for the delay.  Blogger was not playing nice today!  This week's Peachy Keen Let's Face it Friday challenge was to use our face stamps to create a project to get organized!  This one was a really tough one since I am so UNorganized!  To see all of the wonderfully creative projects from the rest of the team, please check it out at the challenge site HERE.  Join the challenge for a fabulous prize!

BLOG CANDY ALERT!

Due to the fact that I've been working 12+ hour days at my full time job this week, I unfortunately did not get the time to write a tutorial for this little recipe box project of mine.  But, if you leave a comment, 5 lucky winners will receive a copy of my Notes Holder tutorial (details HERE).

For this project, I used the Peachy Keen Cottage Cutz Pig Peeker die and stamp set (details HERE).  The cupcake was created with the Stampin' Up! cupcake punch.  If I find time between now and the end of the month, I will try and post a tutorial for this recipe box.  Craft Project Central has a similar tutorial HERE.

Royal Wedding Blog Hop with a prize

Good early morning everyone!  Today several of my Peachy Keen sisters and crafting friends are celebrating the union of Prince William and Kate Middleton with a royal blog hop!  Check out these wonderful projects featuring weddings, prince/princess, fairy tale or love.  The full blog hop list of participants are below the picture.  For instructions on how to make my castle, please see the details below the hop list. 

BLOG CANDY ALERT!

How would you like to have a copy of my Fairytale Magic punch art class (details HERE)? Please sign up to follow me (if you haven't already) and leave a comment and I will randomly draw a winner on Sunday night.  Please make sure you have an email on your profile or in your comment so I can contact you. Thanks and good luck!

click on photo for bigger detailed view

The next stop on the hop is Ruthie

If you are just joining the hop here, you can jump to any of the spots from the list below:

Heidi @ http://gotscraps.blogspot.com/

Viv @ http://craftinghaven.blogspot.com/

Lorie @ http://www.thethinkinspot.blogspot.com/

Janice @ http://stampingwithjanice.blogspot.com/

Samantha @ http://samanthacasey.blogspot.com/

Kim @ http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/

Ruthie @ http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Joanna @ http://scrap-making.blogspot.com/

Kathy @ http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/

Angelica @ http://www.handmadebyangelica.com/

Glora @ http://www.glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Theresa @ http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Erin @ http://www.erinleecreative.com/

Instructions for Castle gift bag:

*all cardstock and punches used are Stampin' Up!

1) Cut the following pieces from Crumb Cake card stock (I used textured)

Main back section pieces - 4-1/2" x 5", 4-3/4" x 1/2"

Front entrance section pieces - 3" x 2-1/2", 3" x 1/2"

Tower section pieces - (2) 1-1/2" x 4", (2) 1-3/4" x 1/2"

2) Punch out 18 Jewelry Tags from Crumb Cake card stock and cut off the small tops.  Punch 3 Large Ovals in black and cut in half.  Punch 1 Large Tag in black.  Punch bottom center of the front entrance section with the Extra Large Tag punch.  

3) Sponge edges of all crumb cake pieces with crumb cake ink. Glue jewelry tag pieces onto back of 1/2" wide castle pieces (7 on longest one, 5 on medium sized one and 3 on each small one).  Emboss pieces with Bricked embossing folder (Tim Holtz) (optional if you have the folder).  

4) Attach 1/2" wide pieces onto top of section pieces with dimensionals.  Glue 1/2 black oval pieces on for windows. Attach front center section onto center of main back section with dimensionals.  Glue large black tag into the doorway of front center section.  

5) For roof, cut 4-1/2" x 3" in Pretty in Pink.  On the back side of cardstock, draw a line from lower left and right corners to top center and cut off to create triangle.  Cut a narrow triangle section in Bashful Blue for center.  Cut a narrow strip of black for the pole at top.  Punch smallest heart from Heart to Heart in real red. Stamp greeting from Occasional Quotes on white with regal rose ink.  Hand cut banner and glue onto pole.

6) Punch 10 branches from 2-Step Bird in Wild Wasabi.  Punch flowers from Itty Bitty Punch pack in Pretty in Pink, Marina Mist and So Saffron.  Attach branches and flowers to towers and center section.  Add pearl jewels onto center of each flower.  

7) Die cut clouds using My Favorite Things Dynamics die.  Attach Soft Sky cardstock to front of 8 x 10 gift bag.  Add strip of wild wasabi cardstock along bottom of bag for grass.  Attach main castle section with strong adhesive.  Attach towers with dimensionals.  Add glitter to edges of clouds and flowers.  Tie pretty in pink grosgrain ribbon on bag handle.

Pentagon Treat Tube video

The technique this week on Split Coast Stampers is my pentagon treat tube. The written tutorial is available in the resource section HERE.  The cute little bunny attached to the front of the box is a punch art bunny I made for the PKS spring stamp release blog hop.  The step by step instructions for the bunny is HERE.  Please visit SCS and leave a comment on the tutorial.  Thanks!

Pentagon Treat Tube Video

Easter Octagon Treat Box

Today is my guest designer project for Craft Project Central.  This box turned out so pretty!  If you could see it in person with all of the bling shimmering and shining, you would be blown away!  You can change up the papers and embellishments to suit your theme from birthday to Christmas!  Please visit HERE to subscribe for March (and there are lots of other awesome projects in this month so it's totally worth it!)

Spring Chick

Today is the release of the March Issue of Papers & Pixels.  If you haven't done so already, please visit the site  HERE and sign up for the free online magazine.

My project for this month is a cute spring chick with a wheelbarrow full of flowers.  Below the picture is a download link for this free tutorial.  Please note this is a hot link and should immediately start to download the pdf file.  If you have problems downloading this instruction sheet, please subscribe to the free monthly magazine and you will be able to view it in the online issue.