Embossing and Stamping!

Did you know that embossed images resist ink? "Embossed Resist Stamping" features a stamping technique for inking the areas around an embossed image to make the image stand out. Learn this fun trick to ink the areas around your embossed images to make them really stand out! Enjoy the show!




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Learn how to create a random pattern for a background design on your paper. Just stamp the image of your choice randomly on the page for results that are unique and stunning!



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Create your own patterned paper

Learn how to create your own patterned paper with a tone-on-tone stamping design that will give your new paper a professionally designed look!

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Basic stamping techniques

Learn about generational stamping, coloring in stamped images, and creating your own stamped pattern by going back to the basics for results you’ll love!

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Cluster Stamping!

Embellish a page or card with a cluster. You can create a clustered look with multiple stamp images for a cute and coordinated design!

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Rock 'n Roll Stamping

Use Rock ‘n’ Roll stamping for two-color shading! Learn how to create a stamped image with depth and dimension that will bring your artwork to life.

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Re-vamping with Overstamping!

Learn how to make your stamp images jump off the page with overstamping—a layered stamping technique to add artistic flair to your projects!



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Creative Kissing!

Learn how to kiss… with stamps! In one easy technique you can create a clever, unique design on your stamp image for a more customized look. Let us show you how!



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Pigment VS Dye!

When is it best to use pigment ink and when is it best to use dye ink? Find out the answer along with even more helpful tips to make your stamped images perfect for the occasion!



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Monogram Magic!

Discover the versatility of the My Acrylix^® Monogram stamp sets—you can personalize office supplies and household items in a snap!



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The Stamp Behind the Mask!

Discover the versatility of masking: a stamping technique for only stamping particular sections of your image. Pick and choose the designs and stamp only the parts you want! I love this technique, check it out!



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Alcohol Marker Madness!

Learn how to color stamps with your pair of coordinating alcohol-based markers that are sure to brighten a page, spruce up a card, and add pizazz to any project! Check out how Kristine uses the markers on an embossed image. Enjoy!



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Dauber Dynamite!

Discover the beauty of sponge daubing. When you ink your stamps with sponge daubers, you can create a soft, shaded look that is perfect for a page or card! Check out this rainbow effect on the card, cool name, right?! Cool projects done with our Cricut Artiste Cartridge, check them out!



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Coordinate with Cricut Cuts!

Learn how to use your stamps to bring Cricut^® cut-outs to life! Many Cricut^® shapes from the Artiste and Art Philosophy collections coordinate with stamp sets so you have more potential for creating, decorating, and accessorizing!



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Base and Shade stamping!

Discover how to create a terrific two-tone look with the base and shade stamping technique. Give your images more life and layers and watch them pop off the page!



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Stamping across multiple surfaces

Stamping a continuous image over multiple surfaces is easy. Check out these tips and tricks for spanning your image across several surfaces for more creative freedom and fun!




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Swipe and Stamp!... the video :)

Here's another "Clearly the Best" video where you will learn how to add texture, distressing, movement, and motion to your projects by stamp swiping—a technique that will change the way you stamp!



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New stamping video series!

Close To My Heart is excited to be working with My Craft Channel , an online craft TV network, to create a new video series called Clearly the Best. If seeing is believing, you will quickly see that when it comes to stamping, Close To My Heart’s My Acrylix® stamps and blocks are truly the best. Each video will show stamping techniques demonstrating the creative flexibility and perfect placement possible with our clear stamps. When you sign up for free at http://www.mycraftchannel.com, you’ll receive email notifications every time a new video in the Clearly the Best video series is released. I will be posting them here as well, come back to check them out!

Here's the first episode:
Discover the ease of creating new designs from stamp sets you already own. Personalize by using this new stamping technique. The versatility of clear My Acrylix^® stamps makes it simple to bend, curve, and mix and match stamps to produce a completely unique design!



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