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 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 p...

August 2013 A Chocolate Affair                 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) Spend $50 and get the August 2013 Stamp of the Month set for FREE! 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 S1308A My Acrylix ® A Chocolate Affair X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon Z1880 Designed Décor Black Frame Z1815...

  The day is finally here when you can see all the wonderful paper crafting goodness that Close to my Heart has made available for us this season.  My number one favorite is the Artbooking cartridge.  I cannot believe how versatile it is.  Do you know that you can create an entire layout from just ONE key?  That is unheard of!  Gone are the days of using multiple cartridges to weld together the perfect layout.  You can make mini books, card, layout....the possibilities are endless!  I can show you how to use it through my tips and tricks (available only when purchasing cartridge through me)  and even how to buy it for HALF PRICE! After browsing through the online idea book HERE , post a comment with your favorite new product.  All comments will be entered into a drawing for a FREE August stamp of the month, which is all about chocolate!  Must enter by August 15th to be eligible.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from Your Heart®: Pattern 21 information found on page 43 of our how-to publication for inspiration. Cut two pieces of White Daisy cardstock that measure 3" × 2 1/2" and use one for piece D and the other for a stamping accent. Stamp the apple and vine image twice, once on D and once on the stamping accent; color images, as desired; trim image from stamping accent and attach directly over image on D. To add visual interest, repeatedly stamp sentiment on A, creating your own background pattern. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Make It from the Heart®: Pattern 16—Left information found on page 36 of our how-to publication for inspiration. To create the striped design on the base page, use the bone folder to create evenly spaced vertical lines across the entire page; lightly sponge lines to add visual interest. When cutting pieces A and D, use White Daisy cardstock and then attach a strip of washi tape to the cardstock. This allows the circles of the washi tape to pop off the cardstock. Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Helpful Hints To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Create the yo-yo as follows: cut a 1 3/4" × 12" piece of cardstock; score and fold it every 1/4"; wrap it in a circle and attach two ends together; secure to a 2" piece of paper for support. To create the thought bubble, color the Irresistibles quote with ink then stamp the sentiment. Add visual interest by wrapping a 3 1/4" × 9 1/2" piece of stamped cardstock around pillow box and attach so there is a flap on one side; attach a 3 1/4" × 1/2" piece of contrasting paper on edge and use corner rounder with guard removed to create scallop border. Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.