July Stamp of the Month Art #12

Art by Karen Pedersen

Use our Spray Pen with any reinker to get a gentle dusting of color, as you see here done in white below, and in red and blue above.

July Stamp of the Month Art #11

Art by Tina Dupin

Tip your stamp in one ink, then tip the other side in another ink, and you get the great look seen here on "America." Our hemp frays really nicely with a little help from a piercing tool or sharp scissor point to add a lot of texture to ties.......

Cricut News from Close To My Heart!

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When you purchase this Collection, you receive

• The Art Philosophy Collection Cartridge (for use with the Cricut)




• 3 Specially Designed Stamp sets, whose shapes all coordinate with those on the cartridge




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July Stamp of the Month Art #10

Art by Karen Pedersen

Festive bunting on a card? You bet! It brings to mind old-time Independence Day celebrations, doesn't it? All that red, white and blue displayed along Main Street, America.....

July Stamp of the Month Art #9

Art by Shannon Law

It's all about stripes and circles here. The "Sophia" paper packet gives so many great pattern choices, including those on this card. The big bold pear-colored circle ties it all together, bringing the stripes and words of the same color right into focus.

July Stamp of The Month Art #8

Art by Karen Pedersen

Big brads, buttons and thread are a great way to "country up" a card any day. The Kraft Color-Ready Border adds an earthy touch.

July Stamp of the Month Art #7

Art by Debi Gardner

See the background image here? Picture it in a blue and white color scheme. Can you imagine snow on a Christmas card????? Combine it with the sparkles shown here, and you've got a winter holiday wonderland!

July Stamp of The Month Art #6

Art by Darlys Recker

Like a little extra embellishment? Try poking some Waxy Flax through a knotted ribbon and curling the ends.

July Stamp of The Month Art #5

Art by Julie Reynolds

For an "Americana" look, use our Kraft paper and do some antiquing with an inked sponge. Add some sanding to the blue cardstock, and you've got a great traditional look.

July Stamp of the Month Art #3

Art by Margi Gilbertson

Think this set is just for the Fourth of July? Think again! Featuring Mayberry papers here, this card could be for a birthday, a graduation, any type of celebration. A stamp set is as versatile as the mind that creates with it...........

July Stamp of the Month Art #4

Art by Cathy Stai

This week marked the last flight for our space shuttle program! Too bad this card couldn't have been sent to the astronauts..........

July Stamp of The Month Art #2

Art by Karen Pedersen

Embellishments galore! Our Dimensional Elements are featured on this card . . . frames, borders, stars . . . it's all good!

July Stamp of The Month Art #1

Art by Karen Pedersen

Embossing and then sponging color over the top is a great way to add both texture and color to your artwork. Look at all the variation in background brought to this piece by that technique!