August Stamp of the Month - A Chocolate Affair

August 2013 A Chocolate Affair

Autumn/Winter 2013 Idea Book

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S1308, set of 16
Recommended Blocks:
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

This month you can purchase the new August D-size stamp set, available for this month only, FREE! When you place an order of $50 or more in Close To My Heart products this month, you qualify for this special August Stamp of the Month pricing.

August 2013: A Chocolate Affair (S1308A)

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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® A Chocolate Affair
  2. Babycakes Paper Packet
  3. Ruby Chevron Ribbon
  4. Designed Décor Black Frame
  5. Mini Clothes Pins
  6. Pink Glitter Gems
  7. Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
  8. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Required Tools
  1. White Daisy Cardstock
  2. Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack
  3. Basics Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  4. Enchantment Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  5. Adventure Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  6. Cotton Candy Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
  7. Sponge
  8. Blending Pen

Chocolate Designed Décor 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 paper of choice, if desired:
    • 2" <Circle1> (p. 21)
    • 3/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 2" <Banner2> (cut 3, p. 29)
    • 1 1/2" <Banner2> (cut 2, p. 29)
                      • 2 1/2" <Tag2> (p. 40)
                      • 2" <Circle3> (cut 3, p. 41)
                      • 2 1/2" <Circle3> (p. 41)
                      • 1" <Shape3> (p. 46)
                      • 3 1/2" <Tag3> (p. 50)
                      • 1" <Tab2> (cut 2, p. 58)
                      • 1 1/4" letters of choice for main title
    • 3/4" letters of choice for remaining words
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Add visual interest by stamping the same shape, like the cupcake for example, multiple times on different colors of cardstock or with different colors of ink then paper piecing the shapes as desired.
  • Embellish with your choice of stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Pillow Box


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, if desired:
    • 7" Shift+Font Layer <Flower4> (p. 28)
    • 1 1/4" and 1 1/2" Tag <Shape2> (p. 36)
                      • 1 1/2" <Circle5> (p. 61)
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Heart Box


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, if desired:
    • 6" Shift+Font Layer <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 2 1/4" Shift <Heart1> (p. 26)
    • 3/4" <Shape3> (p. 46)
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Add visual interest by sewing heart to center of heart box before assembling the box.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Chocolate Fry Box


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, if desired:
    • 6" Shift+Font Layer <Snwflke2> (cut 2 in different colors, p. 27)
    • 1" Tag <Tag5> (p. 70)
  • Trim bottom and front flaps of fry box shape that will be the inside color. This helps the assembled fry box fold properly without being too bulky.
  • Sponge edges of papers with Chocolate ink, as desired.
  • Trim chevron ribbon along center, creating a diagonal stripe rather than a chevron pattern, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

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