Friday, January 3, 2014

Close To My Heart's January Stamp of the Month: Cross-stitch Wishes (S1401)



STAMP OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:
Each month you can enjoy a new D-size stamp set, available for one month only, for just $5 — that’s over 70% off retail!!

When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products, you qualify for this special Stamp of the Month pricing.

You can also purchase the Stamp of the Month set at full retail for $17.95 with no minimum purchase required.


January's Stamp of the Month Set Is:
(Set of 13)

Recommended Blocks: 
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)
2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

STAMP OF THE MONTH PROJECTS:
We've made it easy for you to create a collection of beautiful Stamp of the Month artwork each month and get the Stamp of the Month at a discount.

The supply list we've created for each project will help you recreate the artwork shown and get you closer to earning the Stamp of the Month at the discounted price.

Every month you can make projects following the helpful hints on my website HERE under Promotions / Stamp of the Month.

INCREDIBLY COOL CRAFTS
In love with the artwork we created with this stamp set? Get ready to make it yourself.  Purchase the materials listed here along with your deeply discounted Stamp of the Month set to get started.

Materials Needed
  1. My Acrylix® Cross-Stitch Wishes -- $5 w/ $50 Purchase or $17.95
  2. Huntington Paper Packet -- $9.95
  3. My Creations® Kraft Container -- $3.95
  4. 5" × 7" Hinged Display Tray -- $18.95
  5. Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection -- $5.95
  6. Laughing Lola Assortment -- $5.95
  7. Baker's Twine Paradise Assortment -- $4.95
  8. Cricut® Artiste Collection -- $99.00

Required Tools
  1. My Acrylix® Glamour Lowercase -- $17.95
  2. Barn Red Cardstock -- $14.50
  3. Black Cardstock -- $14.50
  4. Colonial White Cardstock -- $9.50
  5. Sorbet Cardstock -- $14.50
  6. Sunset Cardstock -- $14.50
  7. Twilight Cardstock -- $14.50
  8. Barn Red Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  9. Black Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  10. Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  11. Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  12. Twilight Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  13. Slate Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
  14. Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks® Marker Set -- $5.95
  15. Opaques Mocha Adhesive Gems -- SOLD OUT (RETIRED -- 2013)
  16. Sparkles Clear Assortment -- $2.95
  17. Bitty Sparkles -- $2.95
  18. Aqua Dots -- $3.95
  19. Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape -- $4.95
  20. Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon -- $6.95
  21. Sponge Daubers -- $3.95
  22. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection -- $99.00


Love Gift Container


HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice:
    • 2 3/4", 3 1/2", 3 3/4", 4 1/2" and 6" Font (p. 68)
    • 2 3/4" (p. 21)
    • 2" (p. 42)
    • 2" Layer (p. 42)
  • Use sponge dauber and Cocoa ink to color seam binding ribbon. Set aside to dry.
  • Sponge edges of each flower petal with corresponding ink color. Create flowers.
  • Stamp XOXO border along cardstock strip before adhering around top of container.
  • When the ribbon is dry, wrap around container and tie in a bow. Create faux leaves with ribbon on top of container.
  • Embellish with stamped accents and accessories, as desired.

Tessa Hinged Display Tray


HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice:
    • 3", 4", and 5" Font (p. 68)
    • 1 1/2" (cut 5, p. 29)
  • Cut the following Cricut® Artiste shape using paper of choice:
  • Sponge edges of each flower petal with corresponding ink color. Create flowers.
  • Sponge edges of all papers and photos with inks of choice, if desired.
  • Embellish with stamped accents and accessories, using 3-D foam tape for dimension as desired.

12" × 12" We Are Family Layout


HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Main Frame—Offset™) found on page 57 of our Reflections® how-to publication for inspiration.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy title using Cricut® Craft Room and paper of choice:
    • "Family"
  • Cut the following Cricut® Artiste title using Cricut® Craft Room and paper of choice:
    • "we" and "are"
  • Cut five 11" pennants.
  • Sponge edges of all papers and photos with inks of choice, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, using 3-D foam tape for dimension as desired.

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