October Stamp of the Month - Very Merry Christmas

Stamp of the Month

October 2012 Very Merry Christmas

Very Merry Christmas, set 11

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1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)

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October 2012: Very Merry Christmas (S1210A)

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Materials Needed

1. S1210A My Acrylix^® Very Merry Christmas
2. X7159B Scholastic Paper Packet
3. 1245 Olive Cardstock
4. Z1799 Silver Shimmer Trim
5. Z1743 Festive Velvet Rub-Ons
6. Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
7. Z1790 Cricut^® Artiste Collection

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Required Tools

1. Z1686 Cricut^® Art Philosophy Collection
2. 1388 Colonial White Cardstock
3. X5642 Cocoa Cardstock
4. X5639 Sweet Leaf Cardstock
5. Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks^® Pad
6. Z2118 Desert Sand Exclusive Inks^® Pad
7. Z2268 Colonial White Exclusive Inks^® Re-Inker
8. Z2502 Enchantment Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
9. Z2501 Adventure Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
10. Z2500 Whimsy Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
11. Z1704 Pewter Badge Buttons
12. Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
13. Z281 White Hemp
14. Z1380 Spray Pen
15. Z1039 Create-a-Shade^® Pearl Paint
16. Z1294 Sanding Kit
17. Z1204 Bone Folder
18. Z697 Sponge
19. Z341 Memory Book Mini Glue Dots^®
20. Z1151 3-D Foam Tape
21. Various Adhesive

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12" × 12" Merry Christmas Page

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Reflections: Front & Center—Trio™) found on page 70 of our Reflections^® how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the title phrase at 3" <Christms>, found on page 80 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the large ornament at 3" Shift+3D Object <HoHoHo>, the snowflake at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 1 <HoHoHo>, the two red snowflakes at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 4 <HoHoHo>, and the two mittens at 2 1/2" Accent 2 <Noel>, all of which are found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• To create the paint splatter look, add a few drops of Colonial White re-inker and pearl paint to the spray pen and shake until combined. Spray as much as desired and set aside to dry.
• 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. Then use the pattern (Reflections: Front & Center—Trio™) found on page 70 of our Reflections^® how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the title phrase at 3" <Christms>, found on page 80 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the large ornament at 3" Shift+3D Object <HoHoHo>, the snowflake at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 1 <HoHoHo>, the two red snowflakes at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 4 <HoHoHo>, and the two mittens at 2 1/2" Accent 2 <Noel>, all of which are found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• To create the paint splatter look, add a few drops of Colonial White re-inker and pearl paint to the spray pen and shake until combined. Spray as much as desired and set aside to dry.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

A Holiday Treat Popper

Helpful Hints

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

• Cut the treat popper at 7" 3D Object <BdayBoy>, found on page 68 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the snowflake at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 4 <HoHoHo>, found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• 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.

• Cut the treat popper at 7" 3D Object <BdayBoy>, found on page 68 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the snowflake at 1 1/2" Shift+Accent 4 <HoHoHo>, found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

To-From Treat Bag

Helpful Hints

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

• Cut the treat bag at 5" 3D Object <Noel>, found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the tag at 3" Shift+3D Object <#>, found on page 33 of the Artiste booklet.
• Add visual interest by hand-stitching around the front of the bag.
• To create the 3-D presents on the gift tag, stamp the image two extra times in various colors and then cut the presents and attach them with 3-D foam tape, as desired.
• Embellish with stamped 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.

• Cut the treat bag at 5" 3D Object <Noel>, found on page 79 of the Artiste booklet.
• Cut the tag at 3" Shift+3D Object <#>, found on page 33 of the Artiste booklet.
• Add visual interest by hand-stitching around the front of the bag.
• To create the 3-D presents on the gift tag, stamp the image two extra times in various colors and then cut the presents and attach them with 3-D foam tape, as desired.
• Embellish with stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Red Swirls Box

Helpful Hints

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

• Cut the box at 9" Shift+Font Layer <Dragnfly>, found on page 24 of the Art Philosophy booklet.
• Cut the tag at 2 3/4" Shift+3D Object <%>, found on page 35 of the Artiste booklet
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.