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I’m sure you are all excited about the new book and products that I will be sharing beginning on February 1st.  I wanted to take this time beforehand to explain the three amazing Cricut Collections that we have and the differences between them.  How they are the same: All of the Close to My Heart Cricut Collections include a cartridge (with 700 images), 3 coordinating D-size stamp sets, and 3 sheets of coordinating Dimensional Elements.  How they are different: Art Philosophy has lots of basics and is a good choice for everyone.  Artiste has a lot of 3D items.  Artbooking focuses on layouts and mini albums.

The Art Philosophy Cricut Collection includes:

• 1 – Cartridge (700 images; font, basic shapes, and 3-D items)
• 3 – My Acrylix D-size Stamp Sets
• 3 – 12″ x 9″ Dimensional Elements in coordinating shapes

If you own a Cricut machine this Collection is a must-have!  Check out some of the artwork below.

(This picture is a sneak peek for the new book so supplies listed below will be available on February 1, 2014)

Supplies needed for these projects:

4 3/4″ x 3″ Remember When Card
Wishes: Noteworthy™
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5643 Chocolate Cardstock
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Thread
Staple
Cricut® Shapes:
Art Philosophy
1″ <Rctngle4> (p. 25)
1″ Font <Oval5> (p. 62)

5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Special Card
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 26
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Staples
Pen
Cricut® Shapes:
Art Philosophy
2″ <Square4> (p. 53)
3″ Shift+Font Layer <Leaf1> (p. 62)
1 1/2″ <Acorn> (trim to look like apple, p. 36)
1″ <Leaf1> (cut 2, p. 62)

3″ x 3 3/4″ Thanks Card
Wishes: Keyhole™
X7179B Ariana Paper Packet
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z1844 Color-Ready Trinkets Wooden Shapes
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1753 Sparkles Brown & Tan Assortment
Z1924 Dot Embossing Folder
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shapes:
Art Philosophy
2 1/2″ and 3″ <Circle1> (p. 21)
2″ <Circle3> (p. 41)

4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ Wonderful Card
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 26
X7183B Lollydoodle Paper Packet
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X5762 Lagoon Cardstock
1271 Buttercup Cardstock
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Z1917 Lagoon Zipper Lace
Z1767 Chalk Marker
3174 Blending Pen
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shapes:
Art Philosophy
1 1/4″ and 1 1/2″ <Shape2> (p. 36)
1 3/4″ and 2″ <Gift> (cut 2 each, p. 60)

5 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Congratulations Card
Make It from Your Heart™ Vol. 2: Pattern 25 (rotated)
X7177B Skylark Paper Packet
X5643 Chocolate Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
1271 Buttercup Cardstock
X5764 Pear Cardstock
Z2111 Chocolate Exclusive Inks™ Pad
Z1921 Baker’s Twine Neutral Metallic Assortment
Z1853 Aqua Dots
Z1961 White Marquee Enamel Shapes
Z1918 Teal Shimmer Trim
3174 Blending Pen
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Staples
Cricut® Shapes:
Art Philosophy
2″ <Square4> (p. 53)
1 1/2″ Shift+Layer <House> (cut 3, p. 42)

Supplies needed for these projects:

4½” x 4½” Merry & Sweet Christmas Card
D1557 My Acrylix® Candyland
C1561 One-Way Borders
X7175B Frosted Paper Packet (can substitute any Christmas themed paper)
1245 Olive Cardstock
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z2135 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2172 Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1829 Black & Grey Glitter Paper
Z1861 Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Art Philosophy
5½” Shift+Card <Ornamnt1> (p. 33)

2¾ ” x 3½” Thanks Card
B1410 My Acrylix® A Friend Like You (substitute any other Friend stamp set)
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
X5927 Ruby Cardstock
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2172 Whisper Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z1864 Slate Striped Twist Ties
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Art Philosophy
3½” Shift+Card <Petal1> (p. 65)

4½” x 4½” Deck the Halls Card
D1553 My Acrylix® Yuletide Greetings
X7175B Frosted Paper Packet (can substitute any Christmas themed paper)
1245 Olive Cardstock
Z2135 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2429 Ruby Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
Z2425 Olive Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
Z2404 Sweet Leaf Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
Z2406 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Marker Set
Z1846 Ruby Chevron Ribbon
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Thread
Cricut® Shape:
Art Philosophy
4½” Shift+Card <Bracket1> (p. 44)

5½” x 4¼” When I Count My Friends Card
B1410 My Acrylix® A Friend Like You (substitute any other Friend stamp set)
X7175B Frosted Paper Packet (can substitute any Christmas themed paper)
1245 Olive Cardstock
Z2135 New England Ivy Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z1861 Mini-Medley Accents Ruby Collection
Z1851 Scallop Border Punch
Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Art Philosophy
5½” Shift+Card <Vase> (p. 54)

3½” x 2¾” I’m Grateful for . . . Card
B1410 My Acrylix® A Friend Like You (substitute any other Friend stamp set)
X7173B Babycakes Paper Packet
1388 Colonial White Cardstock
Z2170 Ruby Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2105 Black Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1848 Red Shimmer Trim
Z1754 Sparkles Black & Grey Assortment
Z1863 Color-Ready Midtown Cork Shapes
Z1768 Metallics Markers
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection
Cricut® Shape:
Art Philosophy
3½” Shift+Card <Heart3> (p. 69)

Supplies needed for these projects:

Congratulations Gift Box
X7151B Footloose Paper Packet (substitute X7177B Skylark Paper Packet)
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2191 Sunset Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents Sunset Collection (retired, substitute any other embellishments)
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

7″ x 5″ Happy Birthday Card Wishes: On the Ball™
X7151B Footloose Paper Packet (substitute X7177B Skylark Paper Packet)
X5914 Light Yellow & Orange Cardstock Shade Pack (choose your own yellow and orange shades of cardstock)
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2191 Sunset Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z1096 Embroidery Floss Neutral Assortment
Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection (retired, substitute a brown ribbon, shimmer trim, or even washi tape)
Z1706 Durables Round Studs
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Flower Handle Box
X7151B Footloose Paper Packet (substitute X7177B Skylark Paper Packet)
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2167 Crème Brulee Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1375 Kraft Cardstock
Z1338 Mini-Medley Accents Sunset Collection (substitute other embellishment)
Z1088 Chocolate Waxy Flax (substitute floss or a thin ribbon)
Z280 Natural Hemp (substitute Baker’s Twine Hemp)
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Thank You Card
Wishes: Designer Tag™
X7151B Footloose Paper Packet (substitute X7177B Skylark Paper Packet)
X5914 Light Yellow & Orange Cardstock Shade Pack (choose your own yellow and orange shades of cardstock)
X5642 Cocoa Cardstock
1385 White Daisy Cardstock
Z2114 Cocoa Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z2195 Lagoon Exclusive Inks® Pad
Z1316 Designer Ribbon Cocoa Collection (retired, substitute a brown ribbon, shimmer trim, or even washi tape)
Z1088 Chocolate Waxy Flax (substitute floss or a thin ribbon)
Z1366 Brads Metal Assortment (any neutral-colored brads will work)
Z1686 Cricut® Art Philosophy Collection

Come back tomorrow for artwork on the Artiste Collection and then on Friday for the Artbooking Collection.