Monday, September 17, 2012

September SOTM: Card Idea

5 1/2" × 4 1/4" Scarecrow Card

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Wishes: Geometric™) found on page 124 of our Wishes™ how-to publication for inspiration.
  • Add visual interest by making an embossed grid on the front of the card base.
  • To create the watercolor effect on the scarecrow, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors.
  • Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Monday, September 10, 2012

September SOTM: Card Box

Card Box

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below.
  • Cut the outer cover of the card box twice, once with cardstock and once with B&T Duos <sup>®</sup> paper, at 6 3/4" Accent 3 <u>. Cut the card box base once with cardstock at 6 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <U>, both of which are found on page 47 of the Artiste booklet. Cut the tag at 1 3/4" Shift + 3D Object <@>, found on page 32 of the Artiste booklet.
  • Add visual interest by hand-stitching embroidery floss around the border of the card box, if desired.
  • Embellish with paper accents and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.

Monday, September 3, 2012

September SOTM: 12x12 Layout

12" × 12" Pick o’ the Patch Page

Helpful Hints


To create the techniques featured in this artwork, follow the helpful hints outlined below. Then use the pattern (Make It from Your Heart®: Pattern 17) found on page 38 of our how-to publication Make It from Your Heart® for inspiration.
  • Cut the title letters at 1 3/4" using the Cricut® Artiste cartridge. Cut the small tag at 1 3/4" Shift+Accent 3 <&>, found on page 37 of the Artiste booklet.
  • To create the watercolor effect on the pumpkins and leaves, color with the marker sets until desired look is achieved. Use the blending marker, as desired, to soften the colors.
  • To create the shadow effect on the title, simply cut your title letters in a light color and then again in a darker color. Then, offset each dark letter under the light letter.
  • Embellish with stamped accents, paper accents, and accessories, adding dimension with 3-D foam tape as desired.