Special Care in December

12x12 Little Moments Page

• 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.
• Colour 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

• 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" <Square1> (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

• 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" <Tag2> (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 colour.
• 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.

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