Close To My Heart's December Stamp of the Month: Special Care (S1312)

Home remedies that heal!!

With the December Stamp of the Month, Special Care, it is easy to extend some homemade healing to those you love. 

Its gentle reminders and many sweet promises make this stamp set a great way to say “I care,“ and you’ll want its warm sentiments for your wintertime greeting cards and layouts. 

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.

December's Stamp of the Month Set Is:

Special Care (S1312)

(Set of 6)

Recommended Blocks: 

1" × 3 1/2" (Y1002)
3" × 3" (Y1006)
2" × 3 1/2" (Y1009)

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. S1312My Acrylix® Special Care -- $5 w/ $50 Purchase or $17.95
2. X7170BLaughing Lola Paper Packet -- $9.95
3. Z2123Goldrush Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
4. Z2195Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
5. Z1850Lagoon Houndstooth Washi Tape -- $4.95
6. Z1863Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes -- $4.95
7. Z1858Irresistibles™ Hexagons -- $3.95
8. Z1701Baker’s Twine Neutral Assortment -- $4.95

Required Tools

1. 1243Goldrush Cardstock -- $14.50
2. 1388Colonial White Cardstock -- $9.50
3. Z2105Black Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
4. Z2190Gypsy Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
5. Z2172Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad -- $5.25
6. Z1868My Creations® Kraft Ring Box -- $3.95
7. Z1862Mini-Medley Accents Black Collection -- $5.95
8. Z1775Glamour Glitter Alphabet -- $5.95
9. Z1851Scallop Border Punch -- $17.95
10. Z1294Sanding Kit -- $3.50
11. Z726Sponge Daubers -- $3.95
12. Z1686Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection -- $99.00

12" × 12" Little Moments Page

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern found on page 20 of our Make It from Your Heart® Volume 2 how-to publication for inspiration.

• Lightly distress edges of some papers and photos with sandpaper, if desired.
• Add visual interest to your stamped images by using the masking technique.
• Color Irresistibles™ hexagons with sponge daubers and your choice of inks.
• Embellish with stamped accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Handle with Care Gift Box

HELPFUL HINTS

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

• Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
  • 2" (p. 23)
• Add visual interest to stamped image by using the masking technique.
• Remove white thread from black and white baker’s twine; wrap 9 washi tape strips around black twine about 1/4" apart and stick to itself; trim strip ends like a pennant.
• Attach square paper to box top and wrap banner around bottom of box.

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Special Care Card

HELPFUL HINTS

To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Designer Tag™) found on page 97 of our Wishes™ how-to publication for inspiration.

• Cut the following Cricut® Art Philosophy shape using paper of choice:
• 2 1/2" (p. 40)
• Use scallop border punch to create decorative edge on one piece of cardstock.
• Create your own patterned cardstock by stamping “handle with care” image numerous times on card front with one ink color.
• Embellish with paper accents and accessories, as desired.
• Remove white thread from black and white baker’s twine; stitch with black thread around card front.

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

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