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September SOTM: Card Idea

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Scarecrow Card Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Geometric™) found on page 124 of our Wishes ™ how-to publication for inspiration. Add visual interest by making an embossed grid on the front of the card base. To create the watercolor effect on the scarecrow, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors. Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

September SOTM: Card Box

Card Box Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Cut the outer cover of the card box twice, once with cardstock and once with B&T Duos <sup>®</sup> paper, at 6 3/4" Accent 3 <u>. Cut the card box base once with cardstock at 6 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <U>, both of which are found on page 47 of the Artiste booklet. Cut the tag at 1 3/4" Shift + 3D Object <@>, found on page 32 of the Artiste booklet. Add visual interest by hand-stitching embroidery floss around the border of the card box, if desired. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

September SOTM: 12x12 Layout

12" × 12" Pick o’ the Patch Page Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Make It from Your Heart ® : Pattern 17) found on page 38 of our how-to publication  Make It from Your Heart ® for inspiration. Cut the title letters at 1 3/4" using the Cricut ® Artiste cartridge. Cut the small tag at 1 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <&>, found on page 37 of the Artiste booklet. To create the watercolor effect on the pumpkins and leaves, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors. To create the shadow effect on the title, simply cut your title letters in a light color and then again in a darker color. Then, offset each dark letter under the light letter. Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.