Close To My Heart's November Stamp of the Month: Illuminate (S1311)

Let your creativity shine through!

With shorter days and chillier nights, the world can use some brightening!!

With sentiments and images from the November stamp of the month, Illuminate, you can quickly warm a loved one’s spirits.

It’s a wonderful deal available only through November 30, so order yours at the speed of light.

STAMP OF THE MONTH PROGRAM:

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.

You can also purchase the Stamp of the Month set at full retail for $17.95 with no minimum purchase required.

November's Stamp of the Month Set Is:

Illuminate (S1311)

(Set of 15)

Recommended Blocks: 

1" × 1" (Y1000)

1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
2" × 2" (Y1003)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)
2" × 6 1/2" (Y1010)

STAMP OF THE MONTH PROJECTS:

We've made it easy for you to create a collection of beautiful Stamp of the Month artwork each month and get the Stamp of the Month at a discount.

The supply list we've created for each project will help you recreate the artwork shown and get you closer to earning the Stamp of the Month at the discounted price.

Every month you can make projects following the helpful hints on my website HERE under Promotions / Stamp of the Month.

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. S1311My Acrylix® Illuminate -- $5 w/ $50 Purchase or $17.95
2. X7171BSarita Paper Packet -- $9.95
3. Z1870My Creations® Kraft Pocket Album -- $6.95
4. Z1863Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes -- $4.95
5. Z1825Keyboard Kraft Alphabet -- $4.95
6. Z1817Slate Polka-Dot Washi Tape -- $4.95
7. Z1754Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment -- $2.95
8. Z1686Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection -- $99.00

Required Tools

1. 1385White Daisy Cardstock -- $9.50
2. X5935Adventure Cardstock Combo Pack -- $14.50
3. X5933Basics Cardstock Combo Pack -- $14.50
4. Z2501Adventure Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set -- $19.95
5. Z2191Sunset Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
6. Z2162Honey Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
7. 44751Archival Black Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.95
8. Z2415Honey Exclusive Inks® Marker -- $5.25
9. Z2412Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Marker -- $5.25
10. Z1850Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape -- $4.95
11. Z1864Slate Striped Twist Ties -- $3.95
12. Z282Black Hemp -- $2.25
13. Z1912Corner Rounder -- $7.95
14. Z726Sponge Daubers -- $3.95

8" × 6" Faith Pocket Album

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:
  • 3/4" (p. 21)
  • 1 1/4" (p. 21)
  • 1 1/2" (p. 45)
  • 2" (p. 55)
• Use corner rounder to round two corners on White Daisy cardstock, Lagoon cardstock, and chevron B&T paper.
• Tear one edge of Lagoon cardstock.
• Lightly sponge some edges of papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Stamp lantern border along one side of cover with Black ink. Trace some elements of lanterns with the Lagoon marker. Color bulbs with the Honey marker.
• Embellish with your choice of stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.
• Add embellishments to the pages.

12" × 12" You Light Up My Life Page

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 6 (Make It from Your Heart® Volume 2: Pattern 1) of our Make It from Your Heart® Volume 2how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shapes using paper of choice:
  • 1 1/2" Shift+Font (p. 36)
  • 1 1/2" Font (p. 30)
  • 1 1/2" Font (p. 37)
• Sponge edges of some of the papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Cover one pennant cork shape with Lagoon cardstock, if desired.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Assemble scrapbook page and stitch border around base page, if desired.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

4 1/4" × 5 1/2" Lantern Card

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 119 (Wishes: Gallery™) of our Wishes® how-to publication for inspiration.

• Add dimension by stamping lantern image once on White Daisy cardstock square and once on Honey cardstock with Black ink. Trim image on Honey cardstock and attach with 3-D foam tape directly over image stamped on White Daisy cardstock.
• Add visual interest by coloring the cork shapes with a sponge dauber and Black ink, if desired.
• Sponge edges of some of the papers with Black ink, if desired.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories as desired.

Remember, each Stamp of the Month set is available for only one month, so plan ahead to grab your favorites.

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