Clearly The Best: Swirlin' Shapes



Looking for new ways to make your photos pop? Try the swirl technique! With simple cuts and a lot of creativity, your pictures will be sure to draw the eye. Learn how by watching the video.
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December Stamp of the Month: Special Care

December 2013: Special Care

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S1312 Special Care, set of 6
Recommended Blocks:
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
3" × 3" (Y1006)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can purchase 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.

December 2013: Special Care (S1312)

Spend $50 and get this Stamp of the Month set for just $5.

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® Special Care
  2. Laughing Lola Paper Packet
  3. Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad
  4. Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
  5. Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape
  6. Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
  7. Irresistibles™ Hexagons
  8. Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment
Required Tools
  1. Goldrush Cardstock
  2. Colonial White Cardstock
  3. Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
  4. Gypsy Exclusive Inks® Pad
  5. Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad
  6. My Creations® Kraft Ring Box
  7. Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection
  8. Glamour Glitter Alphabet
  9. Scallop Border Punch
  10. Sanding Kit
  11. Sponge Daubers
  12. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

12" × 12" Little Moments Page


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 20 of our Make It from Your Heart® Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.
  • Lightly distress edges of some papers and photos with sandpaper, if desired.
  • Add visual interest to your stamped images by using the masking technique.
  • Color Irresistibles™ hexagons with sponge daubers and your choice of inks.
  • Embellish with stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Handle with Care Gift Box


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
    • 2" <Square1> (p. 23)
  • Add visual interest to stamped image by using the masking technique.
  • Remove white thread from black and white baker’s twine; wrap 9 washi tape strips around black twine about 1/4" apart and stick to itself; trim strip ends like a pennant.
  • Attach square paper to box top and wrap banner around bottom of box.

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Special Care Card


Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Designer Tag™) found on page 97 of our Wishes™ how-to publication for inspiration.
  • Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
    • 2 1/2" <Tag2> (p. 40)
  • Use scallop border punch to create decorative edge on one piece of cardstock.
  • Create your own patterned cardstock by stamping “handle with care” image numerous times on card front with one ink color.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, as desired.
  • Remove white thread from black and white baker’s twine; stitch with black thread around card front.
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