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Scandinavian Wishes, October 2013 Stamp Of The Month

Item Number: S1310

Close to My Heart is wonderful with providing us inspiring projects for us to recreate. This month I've decided to provided you with the instructions here on how to create that darling layout, greeting card, and gift box. Enjoy.

12" x 12" Joy Page

Helpful Hints

 

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 38 (Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 2: Pattern 17) of our Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice, if desired:
  • 2" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)
• Cut the following Cricut^® Artiste shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
  • 2 1/2" Shift <J> (p. 57)/li>
  • 2 1/2" Shift <O> (p. 49)
  • 2 1/2" Shift <Y> (p. 46)
• Distress edges of Topiary cardstock photo mats and Cranberry title with sandpaper, if desired.
• Use scallop border punch to create Topiary borders and Cranberry border.
• Add visual interest by randomly stamping the “Love” image in a tight pattern multiple times in Chocolate ink on the Kraft cardstock strip, making sure to alternate the direction of each stamped image.
• Mix and match red colors for a warm pop. We used Cranberry cardstock with Ruby ink stamped images.
• Embellish with your choice of stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

If you've enjoyed this perhaps you would like to recreate the lovely card also featured using this stamp.

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Warm Wishes Card

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 42 (Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 1: Pattern 20) of our Make It from Your Heart^® Volume 1 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Sponge edges of some of the papers with Cocoa ink, if desired.
• Use scallop border punch to create B&T Duos^® border.
• Mix and match red colors for a warm pop. We used Cranberry cardstock with Ruby ink stamped images.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Happy Holidays Gift Box

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.

• Add visual interest by randomly stamping the “Peace” image in a tight pattern multiple times on the Cranberry cardstock. Then, cover the ring box lid with the cardstock.
• Attach paper to box, attach Shimmer trim, then stamp border on each side of the box.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, as desired.