Monday, October 29, 2012

October SOTM: 3D Box

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.

Monday, October 15, 2012

October SOTM: 3D Item

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.

Monday, October 8, 2012

October SOTM: 12x12 Layout

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.

Monday, October 1, 2012

October SOTM: Very Merry Christmas

October 2012 Very Merry Christmas

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Very Merry Christmas, set 11
Recommended Blocks:
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. My Acrylix® Very Merry Christmas
  2. Scholastic Paper Packet
  3. Olive Cardstock
  4. Silver Shimmer Trim
  5. Festive Velvet Rub-Ons
  6. Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
  7. Cricut® Artiste Collection

Required Tools
  1. Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
  2. Colonial White Cardstock
  3. Cocoa Cardstock
  4. Sweet Leaf Cardstock
  5. Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
  6. Desert Sand Exclusive Inks® Pad
  7. Colonial White Exclusive Inks® Re-Inker
  8. Enchantment Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  9. Adventure Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  10. Whimsy Exclusive Inks® Mini Pigment Pads Set
  11. Pewter Badge Buttons
  12. Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
  13. White Hemp
  14. Spray Pen
  15. Create-a-Shade® Pearl Paint
  16. Sanding Kit
  17. Bone Folder
  18. Sponge
  19. Memory Book Mini Glue Dots®
  20. 3-D Foam Tape
  21. Adhesive