March Stamp of the Month

March 2013 Floral Happiness

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Floral Happiness, set of 16

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)

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March 2013: Floral Happiness (S1303A)

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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® Floral Happiness
  2. Chantilly Paper Packet
  3. Adventure Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  4. Whimsy Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  5. Chantilly Textiles
  6. Irresistibles™ Frames
  7. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Required Tools
  1. My Acrylix® Trinity Alphabet
  2. Blush Cardstock
  3. Sorbet Cardstock
  4. White Daisy Cardstock
  5. Buttercup Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  6. Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  7. Sorbet Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  8. Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad
  9. White Daisy Exclusive Inks® Pad
  10. My Creations® Bracket Frame
  11. Pink Glitter Gems
  12. Color-Ready Seam Binding Ribbon
  13. Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
  14. 3" × 3" My Acrylix® Block

12" × 12" Happiness Is Page



Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 30 (Pattern 13—Left) of our Make It from Your Heart® how-to publication for inspiration.

  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using papers of choice, if desired:
    • 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2 1/2", and 3" <Banner2> (cut one of each size listed, p. 29)
    • 3 1/2" Shift+Decorative Layer <Bttrfly1> (p. 41)
    • 3/4" Shift <Bttrfly2> (p. 55)
    • 3 1/2" <Tag4> (p. 60)
    • 1/2" Font <Rctngle8> (cut 6, p. 65)
    • 1 3/4" Shift+Font <Petal1> (cut 4, p. 65)
  • To create the multicolor seam binding ribbon, place ribbon on a protected surface then color with various markers to create a multicolor look.
  • To create the fabric ruffle, fold a piece of fabric in half then use a running stitch across the top where the two ends meet. Pull on the ends of the thread and bunch fabric into ruffles, as desired. Attach to page with your choice of adhesive.
  • Embellish with your choice of stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Happiness Bracket Frame



Helpful Hints

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

  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using papers of choice, if desired:
    • 1" <Shape3> (p. 46)
    • 1" Shift <Bttrfly2> (cut 5, p. 55)
    • Fit to Page <Square4> (p. 53)
  • To create the open center from the solid B&T bracket frame Cricut® shape, temporarily attach the shape to the front of the My Creations® bracket frame with the yellow design facing you; place the frame face-down, with the yellow design facing the work surface; use a pencil to trace along the inside square; cut the inside square out; re-attach the frame with permanent adhesive.
  • To stamp the tic-tac-toe design on a 9" × 9" piece of White Daisy cardstock, stitch the columns and rows, as desired; fill the nine open spaces with stamped accents and accessories, as desired; apply adhesive to the back of each corner of the White Daisy cardstock and slide it inside the bracket frame from the back opening of the frame.
  • To create the multicolor seam binding ribbon, place ribbon on a protected surface then color with various markers to create a multicolor look.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

7" × 5" Being with You Card



Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 52 (Medallion™) of our Wishes™ how-to publication for inspiration.

  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using papers of choice, if desired:
    • 2 1/2" <Banner2> (p. 29)
    • 3 1/2" <Circle3> (p. 41)
    • 1/2" Shift <Bttrfly2> (p. 55)
    • 3 1/4" and 3 1/2" <Tag4> (p. 60)
    • 1" and 1 1/4" Font Layer <Tag4> (p. 60)
    • 3/4" Font <Rctngle3> (p. 64)
  • To color the White Daisy Cricut® flourishes, sponge ink of choice on the surfaces.
  • To create the multicolor seam binding ribbon, place ribbon on a protected surface then color with various markers to create a multicolor look.
  • To create the fabric ruffle, fold a piece of fabric in half then use a running stitch across the top where the two ends meet. Pull on the ends of the thread and bunch fabric into ruffles, as desired. Attach to card with your choice of adhesive.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

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