Charlie has some sweet nothings to share... another chance at some Blog Candy

Hi Folks!  Monday's random winner is:

Kerry H

" I love Charlie!! CDS are first quality and very affordable."

Kerry, please email me (Katie) at mypaperhaven@gmail.com with your mailing address and I'll pass it on to Lori.

**** Also note, that if you are an early winner, your blog candy won't be going out individually but rather as a group just so its a lot easier for Lori.  At the end of this week's festivities, I will compile a list of all the winners and then send if off to Lori and she will ship things out.  Thanks for understanding!

 

Charlie says

"Ice cream and candy both are sweet, stop by CDS for a special treat!"

Remember that all of Charlie's hints are for this Saturday so make sure to come on by for a visit.  I betcha you'll want to stay a while too.

Today, I want to focus on one of the main things that I personally love about Lori's stamps that she offers at Clear Dollar Stamps.  It is also one of the many things that you all love too and of which many of you commented on yesterday.

AFFORDABILITY and QUALITY

One of the components of affordability that I enjoy are the many smaller stamp sets and especially the Dollar Stamps that Lori provides at the store. All the Dollar Stamps are never more than $2, with the majority of them being only $1.00. 

1. They are affordable but still the very best Quality of Clear Stamps out on the market.
2. They are a wonderful way to learn about Clear Stamps and Clear Dollar Stamps too.
3. They are a great building block to any other stamp set you might have.
4. They can be mixed and matched.
5. They are perfect if you enjoy inchies.
6. They are just darn cute!

So with all this said, I do have some cards to share with you using some soon to be available Dollar Stamps that range in price from $1 to $2 and some ways to use these great little but definitely affordable stamps.

1.  I often like to simply make smaller cards with smaller stamps.  Here, I've made a group of holiday gift tags.  On the inside all I have to do is write/stamp the to and from and they are ready to give as gifts or use myself.  I also left the twine loose so that they can easily be attached to a present or gift bag. These tags are just 2" square.

Recipe: CTMH retired designer paper, Spellbinders Label One Nesties, Copic Marker, Stickles

2.  Keep it simple.  I added some interest by framing my image as well as some embossing with my   square nestabilities. (standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" size)

Recipe: Neenah cardstock, CTMH cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Formal Sentiments Stamp Set, Square Nesties, twinkling H20, Shimmerz,

3. Use pretty designer paper and keep the focus on the small stamp.  This is another standard 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" size card.

Recipe: Neenah white card stock, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker, Petite Oval Nesties, Ribbon, Copics

Recipe: Neenah White Cardstock, Basic Grey Wisteria, Petite Oval Nesties, Ribbon, Spellbinders Label One, SU Punch, Flower Soft, Copic Markers, Crystal Laquer

4.  Use small stamps to create your own background.  This also happens to be a smaller card (3 1/2" x 2"), but you could easily do this same thing with any size card.  I used an emboss resist technique, but any way you wanted to stamp would be beautiful. CLICK HERE for a previous tutorial that uses a version of the technique I used on this card.

Recipe: Neenah White Cardstock, PTI cardstock, clear embossing powder, Versamark, dye ink, PTI Ribbon, Quickutz Letters, Sponge

5. Repetition is fun with smaller stamps.

Recipe: PTI Cardstock, Card Categories Stamp Set, Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, PTI ribbon

Recipe: Neenah White Cardstock, CTMH Inks, Yard Yabber Stamp Set, Cosmo Cricket, SU Word Window Punch, Small Oval punch, Circle Punches, CTMH buttons and brads

6. Again, went small with this one.  A perfect accompaniment to any gift.

Recipe: CTMH Cardstock, Circle Punches, Nice Neighborhood Stamp Set, Copics, Ribbon

Now don't be sad if you didn't get yesterday's Charlie because you've got another chance today.

All you have to do is browse through the Dollar Stamps and let me know which one would go in your shopping cart first. Click HEREto start browsing.

You have all day to play and browse and I'll post the winner with tomorrow's post. You just might win this bad boy :)  He's approximately 2" tall and would look just fab in your stamping collection!

 

Thanks for coming on over to visit.  Feel free to keep commenting every single day, everyone here loves to read what you think and like!  And definitely come on back every day for the rest of this week.

This is Katie signing off for Clearly istamp.

Comments

[Debbie Schubauer]

The first stamp if would pick is the little puppy - he is just the cutest!

[Julia]

I vote for the snowflakes. Actually, I already bought both snowflakes several years ago and I've got tons and tons of use out of them....certainly a dollar or two's worth! I love Clear Dollar stamps for their quality, their variety, their incredible customer service ...and of course for their affordability.

[cindi albrightson]

I would have a hard time just picking one thing. As for stamps, I would get the Yard Yabber set. But, I really want the Bind it All. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Betsy Livingston]

My first choice would be Simon the kitten. My little boy's name is Simon and the kitten is almost as cute as he is!!

[Robin]

Hello, my name is Robin. I have been purcahsing from clear dollar for a while, but didn't know you had a blog till today. Im very excited about it and planto check in often!

The link didnt work, so i just went to clear dollar stamps.com and looked in the $1 section. I hope this was right. I would put the Apple and Books Clear Acrylic Stamp in my cart first, cause I have three boys who are in school and my goal recently was to organize and begin preseving the boys school things. This would be a great first step.

Thank you!

[Petal]

Apple and Books for $1.25 is too cute and I have been looking for a small stamp just like it so really its a no brainer for me!

[Ryann Salamon]

The $1 button stamp would be my first pick. I love buttons so this would be great! I'll have to remember these for my next CDS order. I made a card using the Patchpal Ducky that will be on my blog tomorrow. Love your stamps!!

[Linda Rials]

I love the Charlie Stamps the best but of the other stamps I think I would have to have the Under the Sea. It is absolutely fishilicious! Lin

[Karen]

I guess it would be Simon, or maybe Felix, since I love cats.

[Sara Larson]

That's a VERY hard choice, but I would go with the citrus slice.

[Laraine R]

Very hard choice!! But if I would have to pick it would be autumn Charlie!! Thanks for the chance to win.

[Linda Rials]

I love your stamps-so adorable and so affordable. Charlie is absolutely the cutest!
Lin

[Barb]

The cars with brads for wheels is awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.

[laura j]

I love the pine branch the best!!!

[Tina P.]

Ohhhh, I had this dilema last time I ordered!! I couldnt decide then either!! I love the chicks one and Felix or Simon....LOVE them all! I LOVE CDS!!! Thanks for a chance! Tina P.

[Kathy Hering]

Butterflies!

[Jamie S.]

this is tough, i guess i would have to go with the "you're so sweet" set i have been eying that one for awhile now :)

[Nanette]

Two choices: butterfly and chicks.

[Laurie/Virgo5]

Well I'm attracted to cats, so I'd have to pick either Felix or Simon! They're so cute!

[Elena]

Wow! That is a hard question... Because all of your stamps are so cute.
I will start with Patchpal Animals and What a Hoot stamp sets!

[Kathy Kelsheimer]

At first I thought the band-aid, but then I saw the little bicycles. They are so cute. I have the horse tracks which are awesome to use on an envelope with a Charlie card! What fun!!

[Mel]

Tough one, but I'd have to go with Deer Tracks...I could use that one a lot!

[Stephanie]

i think the Bitty Bots stamp set is so cute! perfect for boy cards. That would be my #1 item!

[Alison]

I would pick first the jelly bean! I have a wonderful jar stamp, but have nothing to put in it. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Aimee]

Out of the $1 stamps, I would pick the dog prints first! I am working on a lot of dog projects now, and that stamp will work great!