June Stamp of the Month - A Flowering Bunch

Stamp of the Month

June 2013 A Flowering Bunch

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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)

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June 2013: A Flowering Bunch (S1306A)

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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.