Let’s Get Patriotic!

Support the military—stamp style

Show your support of troops and country with new patriotic stamp sets — available only from June 1 to July 31, 2013! As a show of our support, Close To My Heart will donate $3 from each B-size My Acrylix^® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Home of the Brave stamp set to the USO, the leading, most recognized military-support and services organization in the United States, or $3 from each B-size My Acrylix^® Courage stamp set and $5 from each D-size My Acrylix^® Strong and Free stamp set to the Canadian Hero Fund, which supports spouses and children of fallen Canadian military troops by providing post-secondary education in Canada. Show your support today—stamp style!

Visit my Online Business Address to learn more about Close To My Heart patriotic stamps sets.

*Offer valid June 1–July 31, 2013. No qualifying purchase needed. No limit per order.

Project Inspiration: Mini Album

Enjoy this short how-to video spotlighting artwork projects featured in Close To My Heart’s Idea Book. You’ll learn exciting techniques for added sparkle and pizzazz to all of your projects. Click on a video and be inspired!

Learn how to create an 8" × 5" mini album from start to finish using an eclectic array of papers, stamped images, and Cricut® shapes from Close To My Heart.

 

It’s a Banner Day!

Get a FREE My Creations^® Mini Banner!

It’s going to be a “banner” day! When you place a $25 order that includes a stamp set, you’ll receive a My Creations^® mini banner for free! The mini banner includes 10 chipboard pennants in 4 different shapes with 9 jump rings for hanging. Use the mini banner as a decoration for your parties and get-together's this summer. Make it a “banner” day in June!

Visit my Online Business Address to place a qualifying order and receive the free My Creations^® mini banner today!

*Offer valid June 1–30, 2013. Only orders that include a qualifying stamp set and reach $25 receive a free mini banner.

Relief for Oklahoma

Close To My Heart is making a new Autumn/Winter 2013 stamp set, A True Thank You, available immediately and will donate 100% of the profits from sales of the set from May 23 through June 30 to the American Red Cross to aid the Oklahoma victims. Help us provide relief to those affected by the devastating Oklahoma tornado by purchasing A True Thank You stamp set for $2.95 (M1029) today!

Visit my Online Business Address to learn more about the Close To My Heart Relief for Oklahoma campaign and stamp set.

*Offer valid May 23 – June 30, 2013. No limit per order.

Packed with Punch

Learn how to use circle punches to pack some punch into your projects. Stamp with coordinating images, use as embellishments, and layer to create 3-D projects!




 You can also use the cricut to cut your circles if you don't have a circle punch!

Project Inspirations: Fabulous Fabric

Enjoy this short how-to video spotlighting artwork projects featured in Close To My Heart’s Idea Book. You’ll learn exciting techniques for added sparkle and pizzazz to all of your projects. Click on a video and be inspired!

Learn how to dress up a scrapbook layout with fabrics from the Chantilly and For Always textile collections from Close To My Heart. These fabulous fabrics are sure to punch up the pizzazz in your papercrafting!

 

June Stamp of the Month - A Flowering Bunch

Stamp of the Month

June 2013 A Flowering Bunch

(See this Idea Book)

Spring/Summer 2013 Idea Book

 

A Flowering Bunch, set of 10

Recommended Blocks:
1" × 1" (Y1000)
1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
3" × 3" (Y1006)
2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

Beautiful Stamps, Amazing Discounts

Each month you can enjoy 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.

June 2013: A Flowering Bunch (S1306A)

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. S1306A My Acrylix^® A Flowering Bunch
2. X7164B Buzz and Bumble Paper Packet
3. Z2502 Enchantment Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
4. Z2500 Whimsy Exclusive Inks^® Mini Pigment Pads Set
5. Z1816 Durables Artisan Studs
6. Z1825 Keyboard Kraft Alphabet
7. Z1790 Cricut^® Artiste Collection

Required Tools

1. Z1388 Colonial White Cardstock
2. X5752 Juniper Cardstock
3. Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
4. Z2174 Champagne Exclusive Inks^® Pad
5. Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks^® Pad
6. Z2427 Autumn Terracotta Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
7. Z2406 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
8. Z2425 Olive Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
9. Z2420 Smokey Plum Exclusive Inks^® Marker Set
10. Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
11. Z1358 Buttons Basic Assortment

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6" × 6" Believe Canvas Display

Helpful Hints

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

• Cut the following Cricut^® Artiste shapes using paper of choice, if desired:
• 2" Accent 3 <2> (cut 2, p. 32)
• 3/4" Accent 4 <f> (cut 2, p. 54)
• If you choose to create the display as shown, follow this order for best results: stamp stems on canvas; attach honeycomb B&T papers; create frame inside B&T papers with embroidery floss; attach flowers and leaves; finish with “Believe” banner and embellishments.

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4 1/4" × 5 1/2" Thanks a Bunch Card

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Wishes: It's a Wrap™ (altered) pattern found on page 12 of our how-to publication for inspiration.

• When cutting piece A, change the measurement to 4 1/4" × 4 1/4" instead of 9 1/2" × 4 1/4".
• To add visual interest, tear a small strip of contrasting cardstock and attach using 3-D foam tape.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

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12" × 12" Uniquely You Page

Helpful Hints

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the Reflections: Front & Center—Split Focus™ (altered) pattern from our how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut^® Artiste shapes using papers of choice, if desired:
• 2" Accent 3 <2> (p. 32)
• 3/4" Accent 4 <f> (cut 3, p. 54)
• 4" Shift+3D Object <K> (cut 2, p. 58)
• 2 3/4" Accent 2 <MtherDay> (p. 74)
• Do not cut pieces C, D, or F.
• To create the leaf border along the top portion of the page, stamp the leaf 9 times on scrap Colonial White paper, making sure to join the leaves end-to-end; trim along top curve of leaves, creating a scallop.
• Add visual interest by cutting the ends of two strips of paper in multiple chevron designs then attach to page, making sure there is an even space between each cut design.
• Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.