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Day 4 of Sneak peeks - Clearly Coordinating Card kits!

Clearly Coordinating Card Kits for August!

Go to card kit store section here!

Miss Trudy designed our card kit stamp for August and I just think it is one of the cutest little ducks I've ever seen!  What do you think?

 

When you order the Fuzzy Ducky card kit, the THINKING OF YOU stamp you receive as a bonus (not included with the Fuzzy Ducky stamp without the card kit) 

Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit - Option A

This is my favorite card kit yet!  I can't believe I found such perfect paper for Trudy's little ducky!

I decided with this card kit to cater to both Copic lovers and Tombow lovers!  I made kits that have watercolor paper for Tombow users, and Copic paper for Copic users!

The best of both worlds!

This is the Watercolor Paper and Tombow marker Fuzzy Ducky Card.

Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 3 - with WATERCOLOR PAPER and Stamp set

Everything is precut and ready to assemble!

This set includes:

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 4 cards

4 envelopes

step by step instructions

Fuzzy Ducky Stamp set

  This card kit comes with WATERCOLOR PAPER to use your Tombow markers.  Tombow markers NOT included.

Tombow markers used:  Tropical Mist, Pucker Up, Fresh Papaya, Wild Ginger, Leaf Green

$7.49

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Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 1 - with WATERCOLOR PAPER (no stamp set)

Everything is precut and ready to assemble!

This set includes:

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 4 cards

4 envelopes

step by step instructions

This card kit comes with WATERCOLOR PAPER to use your Tombow markers.  Tombow markers NOT included.

Tombow markers used:  Tropical Mist, Pucker Up, Fresh Papaya, Wild Ginger, Leaf Green

$4.99

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This is the Copic paper and Copic marker Fuzzy Ducky Card.

Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 4 - with COPIC PAPER and Stamp set

Everything is precut and ready to assemble!

This set includes:

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 4 cards

4 envelopes

step by step instructions

Fuzzy Ducky Stamp set

This card kit comes with COPIC PAPER to use your COPIC markers!  COPIC markers NOT included.

COPIC markers used:  Tropical Mist, Pucker Up, Fresh Papaya, Wild Ginger, Leaf Green, Stone Slab (shadow around the ducky)

$7.48

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Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 2 - with COPIC PAPER (no stamp set)

Everything is precut and ready to assemble!

This set includes:

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 4 cards

4 envelopes

step by step instructions

Fuzzy Ducky Stamp set

This card kit comes with COPIC PAPER to use your COPIC markers!  COPIC markers NOT included.

COPIC markers used:  Tropical Mist, Pucker Up, Fresh Papaya, Wild Ginger, Leaf Green, Stone Slab (shadow around the ducky)

$4.99

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Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit - Option B

This card kit is just as adorable as the last....don't you think?

 

Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 5 - 6 cards WITH stamp set

This kit includes all the pieces to assemble these adorable little cards!

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 6 cards

6 envelopes

step by step instructions

Fuzzy Ducky Stamp set

Clear Box to store your cards in for gift giving or storage

$7.48

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Fuzzy Ducky Card Kit 6  - 6 cards , NO stamp set

This set is perfect if you have your own stamp set, or want a few more cards than included with card kit 5!

This kit includes all the pieces to assemble these adorable little cards!

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 6 cards

6 envelopes

step by step instructions

Clear Box to store your cards in for gift giving or storage

$5.99

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BEST DEAL!!!!!!!

Fuzzy Ducky Bulk Card Kit 7 - 18 cards and you receive the FUZZY DUCKY STAMP SET FREE!

This set is perfect if you are making cards for gifts or as a ladies get together!

This kit includes all the pieces to assemble these adorable little cards!

supplies cut and ready to assemble for 18 cards

18 envelopes

step by step instructions

FREE FUZZY DUCKY STAMP SET!

$17.99

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Capella Paper Kit

by Lori McCroskey for Clear Dollar Stamps

Basic Grey Capella Paper Kit

Item # 180017

10 6x6 pieces of Basic Grey Capella patterned papers

4 6x6 pieces of Billowing Clouds cardstock

4 6x6 pieces of Spring Leaf cardstock

4 6x6 pieces of Hot Cocoa cardstock

1 yard Billowing Cloud velvet ribbon

1 yard Toasted Almond sheer ribbon

1 yard Cream Soda grosgrain ribbon

1 yard Hot Cocoa sheer ribbon

1 yard Spring Leaf grosgrain ribbon

Basic Grey Capella buttons and brads

Billowing Cloud Crystal stickers

Prima mini flowers - 6

3 hand crocheted flowers - Billowing Clouds, Spring Leaf and Hot Cocoa

$13.99

Look what Katie made with this paper kit...so pretty!

 

These kits make it so easy to whip out cards in a flash....make sure to stock up on them for emergencies and creative get togethers with your crafty friends!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Lori

Day 3 of August sneak peeks!

Thanks for coming back for day three of sneak peeks!

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I just love these cages and birds that Trudy drew!  So cute!  This set has so many uses:  encouragement, love you, anniversary/wedding, thinking of you, and just an any reason card!

Home Tweet Home

Designed by Trudy Sjolander

 

Go to Home Sweet Home Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Trudy Sjolander

Katie Renz

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Christi Bryant

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You are certain to make beautiful cards with this set for your baby showers!  Kim picked the perfect sayings to go with her illustrations! 

Welcome Little One

Designed by Kim Teasdale

Go to Welcome Little One Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Kim Teasdale

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Stacy Morgan - Twinshappy

Gloria Dojlido

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This little piece of cake will work for birthdays, anniversaries, and wedding cards....pair it with one of our single sentiments and you have a beautiful card in minutes!

Rose Frosted Cake

Designed by Laurie Wilson

 

Go to Rose Frosted Cake Clear Acrylic Stamp

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Barb Gmitro Best

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My girls just love Little House on the Prairie reruns....and doesn't this set remind you of this?  You can use this set for all your fall cards and scrapbook pages!

Prairie Kids

Designed by Wendy Hall

 

Go to Prairie Kids Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

Coordinating digital images are available here !

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Wendy Hall

Candy Fosta

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Barb Gmitro Best

Cindy Royal

Lisa Foster

Lisa Vaughan

Racheal Arambula

Rosalien Zwackhalen

Katie Tate

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See you tomorrow for the last day of sneak peeks!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Day 2 of August sneak peeks!

Day two of sneak peeks!

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I thought it would be really nice to have a scripture set for all card occasions combined in one!  This one covers get well, birthday, praying for you, sympathy, friendship, encouragement....and so much more!  This set is a must have!

Scripture Occasions

Designed by Lori McCroskey

 

Go to Scripture Occasions Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Tricia Traxler

Lisa Lara

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Don't forget...our value verses are 20% off every day!

Value verse for August

Philippians 4:8 - Value Verse

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Philippians 4:8 Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Katie Renz

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This was our Customer Collection set for the month! 

Make sure to take a look at all our samples and descriptions here!

All Around Sentiments

Designed by Lori McCroskey

 

Go to All Around Sentiments Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Candy Fosta

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Gloria Dojlido

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As popular as peace signs are, we just had to have a little mini set....just in time to start making locker decorations and decorating school supplies!

Peace Out

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Peace Out Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

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There were so many times I just needed a simple little flower to watercolor to match my project....so here it is!  Ready to color and grace your cards and scrap pages!

Little Flower

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Little Flower Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

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Isn't this so true!

To God be the Glory

Go to To God be the Glory Clear Acrylic Stamp

(Links will be active August 1st)

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See you tomorrow for day three of sneak peeks!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Let the August sneak peeks begin!

Thanks for coming to day one of our sneak peeks!  We sure have some really cute stamp sets this month! 

Fall is just around the corner, gasp!  Yes, fall is just around the corner and so we are thinking about what we can help you with for your fall stamping....you are just going to love these sets!

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Fall is just my favorite season!

These little autumn critters are just adorable.  Laurie does such a cute job creating our little friends!

Autumn Critters

 

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Autumn Critters Clear Acryic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Tricia Traxler

Laurie Wilson

Barb Gmitro Best

Michelle Sampson

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I cannot tell you how happy I am about this set!  I think it is just so cute!  This little set is a home room mom's best friend for the upcoming fall parties....go ahead and get started now....it will be here before you know it!

Spider Greetings

 

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Spider Greetings Clear Acrylic Stamp Set

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Lisa Lara

Christi Bryant

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We have so many frog lovers out there....and we're sure you are going to love this stamp of the month!  Perfect for birthday cards or just a thinking of you card!

Hoppy Day - August 2010 Stamp of the Month

Designed by Laurie Wilson

Go to Hoppy Day - August 2010 SOM

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

Laurie Wilson

Barb Gmitro Best

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Who doesn't like a polka dot background?  I think they are sweet for baby cards and bright for birthday cards!  With our upcoming release of ink pads to match our cardstocks, you will want to have this stamp for certain!

Polka Dot Background

Designed by Lori McCroskey

Go to Polka Dot Background Clear Acrylic Stamp

(Links will be active August 1st)

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Katie Renz

See you tomorrow for day two!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Nifty note cards and small box

 Hi friends!  Its Katie here to welcome you to another Tuesday Tutorial.  I cannot lie and must tell the truth and that is that I've got a love affair with these uber cute 3x3 notecards and my new Scor-Buddy!  Yup... I've got a another set of cards and a great way to house them... think of this is a pre-cursor of something to come that you will see at the end of the week.

So, here you go: I used Basic Grey Lemonade, Song Bird Silhouettes, Labels 8 Nestabilities, Scor-Buddy, Clearly Coordinating Cardstock, ATG gun and Tape.

 

This is a great project for assembly line creation and/or mass production.  I started by cutting all my card bases (3" x 6") and the scor-buddy is perfect for scoring these babies.

 

Then cut your designer paper.  I've got a base layer (solid) and a pattern to layer over that.  I cut everything in 1/8" smaller increments.  This is where using your coordinating patterned and colored paper like the Basic Grey tablets whether they be 12x12 or 6x6  come in so handy... it all works perfectly together.

 

Next, cut a handful of labels for your sentiment.  I used the next to smallest die in the Labels 8 nestabilities set.  Since I didn't need the entire label, I decided to cut them in half which is so easy to line up on my cutter.

 

Then I laid them all down and stamped my chosen sentiment from the set called Song Bird Silhouettes.

 

I then created a very easy but pretty border to attach to my card fronts.  I used an EK Success border punch and more of the Basic Grey paper.

 

Now, its just a matter of putting all your pieces together.

 

And for another fun detail, I stamped the inside of each note card with one of the birdie stamps.

 

Now on to a cute little case for these beauties.

You want to start out with a 6x6 piece of cardstock.  If you didn't know or didn't realize, there are 12x12 versions of all the Clearly Coordinating Collection Cardstock.  Today, I started off with a piece of Red Velvet Cake.

 

Then grab your Scor-Buddy and score 2 opposite sides at 1 1/4".

Here is a closer picture of the measurements.  As you can see they are divided up into 1/8" increments which is very handy and if you notice there are edges only on the top and left side.  This allows for cardstock measurements that go beyond the 7" mark.

 

Now, flip your cardstock and score at 2 1/4" in on both sides.

 

Before putting the box together make sure to add any decorative paper to the front and back.  I chose to use some more of the Basic Grey Lemonade and cut 2 pieces to 3 1/4" x 2".

 

Next cut the 2 inside shortest score marks and apply adhesive where shown.

 

Fold up one of the longer side flaps over the small middle flap.

 

Then apply adhesive to the longer front flaps and fold up.

 

The side doesn't go to the edge.  You can leave it just like it is or you can add another piece of designer paper. Mine measured 1 1/4" x 2".

 

Here's a picture of the 2 sets of note cards that I created for this little gift set.

 

I made a total of 8 note cards, all very flat so you could fit even more in this little box.

And finally, I opted to use the Fresh Papaya ribbon from the Clearly Coordinating Collection to wrap around my box.  Just added the sentiment to another label and pop dotted that to the front.

 

 Well I hope I have added to your love affair with the 3x3 note cards!  Thank you for spending your time with us at Clearly iStamp and hope you have a wonderful day!

Don't forget that Sneak Peeks are TOMORROW!!!  Yahoo!

 

Wish List Friday - Customer Collection

Hello Everyone!

It is Wish List Friday again!  As many of you know, we listen to our customers and try to create sets that YOU want.....so here is the set that I created for a very nice lady that I met at a scrap show in Conway Missouri!  I didn't write down her name, so if you see this, you'll have to let us all know it was you!

As we were looking at the racks of stamps, she was looking at card made with the Birthday Celebration Set and the Bitty Botanicals:

We discussed how nice it would be to have sentiments for all different occasions that would fit in this same card.....so you could make about 6-10 of these cards and be ready for any occasion at a moments notice!

So I came up with this set, just for my Conway lady :-)  I thought it was a great idea!

All Around Sentiments

This set covers:  Thank you, Anniversary, Wedding, Get Well, Friendship, Sympathy, Thinking of you, any Special Days like birthday, graduation, etc.  You cannot go wrong with this set!

 

Go to All Around Sentiments

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The below cards are perfect to make in bulk and then you can stamp whatever saying is appropriate for the occasion at the last minute!  All the sayings fit in the same spots!

 

Clear Dollar Stamps:  All Around Sentiments and Bitty Botanicals

Note:  The variegated colors of flowers are made by stamping it with fresh ink and then stamping again on your card without re-inking the stamp.

Clearly Coordinating Collection:  Spring Leaf, Pucker up, Cotton ball white cardstock, Pucker Up and Spring Leaf sheer ribbon, Pucker Up and Spring Leaf Ink Pads (YES!  We have ink pads coming!  Woo-hoo!)

Tools:  Spellbinders Large Pinking Circles and Standard Circle Large, sewing machine

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Clear Dollar Stamps:  All Around Sentiments and Bitty Botanicals

Clearly Coordinating Collection:  Sweet Cheeks, Cottonball White, Hot Cocoa, and Worn Parchment cardstock, Sweet Cheeks Velvet Ribbon, Hot Cocoa sheer ribbon.

Tools:  Cuttlebug Swirl embossing cartridge, Martha Stewart flower punches, Spellbinders Labels four

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Everyone is always asking for cards for men.....here's one!

Clear Dollar Stamps:  All Around Sentiments and Bitty Botanicals

Note:  The variegated colors of flowers are made by stamping it with fresh ink and then stamping again without re-inking the stamp.

Clearly Coordinating Collection:  Spring Leaf, Worn Parchment, and Cream Soda cardstock, Spring Leaf grosgrain ribbon, Spring Leaf Ink Pad (YES!  We have ink pads coming!  Woo-hoo!  This one is available September 1st)

Tools:  Spellbinders Large Pinking Circles and Standard Circle Large, sewing machine

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In the above cards I have paired this set with Bitty Botanicals:

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In the following cards, I have paired this stamp set with the Cricut Set released in July, Marquee Labels.  All but one of these sayings fit in the largest marquee:

 

Clear Dollar Stamps:   All Around Sentiments and Marquee Labels

Clearly Coordinating Collection:  Ripe Olive, Wild Ginger, and Cottonball cardstocks, Wild Ginger sheer ribbon, Ripe Olive Velvet Ric Rac, Ripe Olive ink pad (YES!  We have ink pads coming!  Woo-hoo!  This one is available August 1st), All items on this card are included in the Green at Heart Paper Kit!

Tools: Cricut machine and Storybook Cartridge, sewing machine

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Clear Dollar Stamps:  All Around Sentiments and Marquee Labels

Clearly Coordinating Collection:  Ripe Olive, Wild Huckleberry, and Cottonball white cardstocks, Ripe Olive sheer ribbon, Wild Huckleberry ink pad (YES!  We have ink pads coming!  Woo-hoo!  This one is available September 1st), All items on this card are included in the Green at Heart Paper Kit!

Tools: Cricut machine and Storybook Cartridge, sewing machine

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Here are a couple of samples by Katie:

This is the front of her card, below she used the sentiments on the inside of the card:

 

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Here are a couple of samples by Gloria...aren't they gorgeous???

Don't forget.....these posts are the place to put your requests!  You can also email them to me at [email protected]!  You never know when one of your requests will show up here!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

3x3 Notecard Box

Don't forget that a Clearly Inspired Challenge is open right now.  You've got until August 5th to play along and as usual there is always a big prize up for grabs!

Click ---> Here <--- for all the details.

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 Hi friends, its Katie here to welcome you to another Tuesday Tutorial.  Today's little project was inspired by essentially the same project that Splitcoast Stampers was featuring last week or the week before.  It was just way too cute -  I just tweaked mine a bit to fit 3x3 cards.

I also decided to focus on my new favorite cardstock that you can find at Clear Dollar Stamps.  It is absolutely divine and because it is so glorious I wanted to make it the main focus of my project.

The cardstock is called Wild Huckleberry and is part of the Clearly Coordinating Collection (coordinating tombow markers, copic markers, cardstock, and ribbon).  Most of the cardstock in all 4 season collections are labeled as layering weight which means that they tend to be a bit lighter and you can layer and layer without adding lots of bulk to your card fronts.  

In the case of Wild Huckleberry, its quite substantial and has an incredible shine and has an iridescent sheen too it.  I hope you are able to see what I'm talking about in my photos.

Here are your main ingredients... you don't need much and of course I left out the 2 punches that I use later on.  AND did you notice my new Scor-Buddy???

 

We'll start off with the insert/drawer.  I used Cottonball White which is a great sturdy cardstock.  Your piece needs to measure 7 1/2" x 7 1/2" and you will need score all 4 sides at 1" and 2".

 

Fold on all score marks and cut where indicated.  Remember it doesn't matter which 2 opposite sides you cut as long as they are opposite of each other.

 

Next, you'll want to cut away your 3 square sections on all 4 corners (sounds confusing huh?)

 

Next, I always trim away my edges for easier folding.  I do this for all 4 corners.  

This is what your box will look like pre-folding.

 

Next, you'll want to fold in your sides.  You apply adhesive to the outermost fold on all 4 sides, BUT I ALWAYS fold down the sides that I consider my tabs "attached" to.

 

Next fold your other 2 sides in... they will naturally fold right over those tabs.

 

Next, you will want to cut a strip of Wild Huckleberry measuring approximately 4" x 1/2".

 

Score in  1/2" on both short sides.

 

Then you will want to align one side of your strip to one side of your box that you just made.  Just pick your favorite side... they are all the same.

Punch a hole in the center of your outside square that you just made with your score and attach your choice of brad. See the sheen and shine :)

 

Then head on over to the other side and do the same thing... your piece will push itself out to create an automatic handle.

 

 

Now to create your covering.  You will need a piece of Wild Huckleberry that measures 8 1/4" x 5 5/8"

Score in 1" on both the left and right side parallel to your longest side.

 

Flip and score the two shorter sides at 3 5/8" in on both sides.

 

Snip your center score marks and apply adhesive where marked.

 

Fold your flaps down towards the center.

 

Flip over and decide which side is going to be your top... then cut a piece of Cottonball White measuring 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" and a piece of Wild Huckleberry measuring 3 1/8" x 3 1/8".  Layer these.

 

Next, I decided to use the stamp set Daisy Flower Tag ( from this Card Kit) to decorate my box lid. This little mini stamp set is PERFECT for this.

I stamped the sentiment and then used a scallop punch to punch it out.

 

I used the Wild Huckleberry Copic Marker (V06) to color in my image after I stamped it with  memento tuxedo black ink.

 

I'm only using the one copic marker, but if you let your image sit and dry for a bit then you can come back in and add a bit of dimension by using the same marker and just adding an extra layer of ink on your image.  I did this just to the insides of my petals.  Its subtle, but its there.

I then used a 2" scallop punch to create my layering piece.

Now attach your designed top to the box top.

 

Next apply your adhesive on flaps shown below.

 

Fold on down.

 

My final step was to cut all the pieces out to create my 3x3 cards.  The layout for these cards are the exact same as the top of the box.

Cards measure 3" x 6".  Just score in 1/2 and fold.  Wild Huckleberry pieces measure 2 3/4" 2 3/4" and the white strips measure 1" x 2 3/4"

 

When done, just place your cards in the drawer and close up.

 

 

And one final note for you.  As you probably noticed, I had both the large and small scor-pals in my photos.  I originally thought I would never need the Scor-buddy (the cardmaking version), but I have to be honest and say that I love it.  It takes up a much smaller piece of real estate on my craft table and I reach for it constantly.  Would I give up my big board... NO WAY!  It too is essential, but I am loving my Scor-Buddy for sure!!!  

Thanks for stopping by and spending your time here at Clearly iStamp.  I hope you have a wonderful Tuesday!

  
 

Happy Birthday Lori from your Design Team

Hey Friends!  Its Katie here to invite you on a BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP CELEBRATION today.  Yup, you guessed it... today is our fearless leader's birthday and we'd all like you to join us in wishing her a most wonderful day today.

Thanks to one of our wonderful design team members, Cassie (shhh... don't tell her I told you) we have decided to share our birthday wishes for Lori with a blog hop.

To start things off, here is a beautiful card that Candy Fosta created for Lori.  She and Lori go waaayyy back and I think its a wonderful way to start our BIRTHDAY BLOG HOP.

 

Happy Birthday Lori

-- your friend Candy

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Make sure to keep on hopping and check out all the gorgeous creations that were made in order to help Lori kick off a perfect birthday celebration!

Cassie Trask

Katie Renz

Trudy Sjolander

Christi Bryant

Linda Anderson

Tricia Traxler

Laurie Wilson

Katlyn Traxler

Angela Thomas

Sarah Taylor

Joan Ervin

Lisa Lara

Stacy Morgan

Barb Gmitro Best

Shell Sampson

Thank you so much for sharing in our enthusiasm and joy in wishing Lori a wonderful day and thank you Candy for starting us off with a beautiful card.

 

July Clear Dollar Stamps Featured Friend

 

It's time again to feature a stamping friend whom we have found in blog world using Clear Dollar Stamps!

For July's Featured Friend, we would like to introduce you to 

Michelle Bartnett at Just Painting Around

We found Michelle when she posted some of her CDS work as a regular participant in our monthly Clearly Inspired Challenges.

We asked Michelle a few things about herself and here is what she told us:

• How and when did you discover stamping? I had been painting for several years when I was invited to a stamp party in 2007.  I went reluctantly as I didn't see any sense in buying a stamp that could only do one thing!  I was so wrong!!!  Now I stamp all the time and rarely ever paint.
• How would you describe your stamping style? I am definitely a scene stamper.  I also love Clean and Simple stamping.
• When did you discover Clear Dollar Stamps?   I  just started purchasing Clear Dollar Stamps in the last year after seeing some great creations on SCS.
• What do you like best about Clear Dollar Stamps?  They are such a great value!
• Do you have any other hobbies other than stamping?  After family time, working, and stamping...there isn't much left of me but I do like to read and exercise occassionally (emphasis on occassionally!  ha!)
  

And now for some examples of Michelle's beautiful work with Clear Dollar Stamps!

This card featuring Picnic Time.

 This card featuring Pretty Perches.

 This card featuring a past stamp of the month.

And how about a couple of holiday cards to get you in the spirit... you know its just around the corner.

This card featuring Holiday Nutcracker.

 

And last, but not least this cute little creation featuring Just Chillin.

 We'd like to thank Michelle for creating such wonderful cards with Clear Dollar Stamps.  Head on over and visit Michelle's beautiful blog Just Painting Around and leave her some love.

Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

 

Digi Day at Clear Dollar Stamps!

Hello Everyone!

Summer is now midway and the weather is getting hotter....which makes us want to run into our air conditioned craft rooms!  While you're there, you need to take a look at the cute digis we have for you this month!

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A Tweet Day

This digi set is FREE WITH ANY PURCHASE!

That's right!  You don't even have to pay for this adorable little set that lets you brighten someone's day!

 

Designed by Lori McCroskey, Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps

Go to A Tweet Day Digital Image

The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Vicki Dutcher

Linda Borneman

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

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Peaceful Shore

What a peaceful little scene.....makes me want to go to the beach!  Perfect for an any time card and to just let someone know you are thinking of them!

Designed by Laurie Wilson, Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps

Go to Peaceful Shore Digital Image

DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Laurie Wilson

Vicki Dutcher

Sarah Taylor

Lisa Lara

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Turtle Greetings

Isn't this little guy cute?  I love all the bright colors our design team used to make this little guy so cute!  Perfect for birthday cards, to send a friend to cheer them up, let someone know you miss them, or just to let someone know you are thinking about them!

Designed by Lori McCroskey, Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps

Go to Turtle Greetings Digital Image

DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Tricia/Katlyn

Cassie Trask

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

Lisa Lara
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Church Mouse

How do you like our little church mouse?  He is just the friendliest little mouse and eager to let all his church friends and visitors know just how he feels!  Perfect to welcome a visitor, let someone know you missed them, invite someone to a church event, or as an any reason card! 

 
Designed by Trudy Sjolander, Copyright Trudy Sjolader, True =D Doodle Designs

Licensed by Clear Dollar Stamps

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DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Trudy Sjolander

Linda Anderson

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson

Lisa Lara
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Ewe Are Special

Cute, cute, cute!  Do I need to say any more?  The sayings are just adorable to match this little lamb and a sure hit for your digi collection!

 Designed by Laurie Wilson, Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps

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DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Cassie Trask

Laurie Wilson

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Wool Ewe Pray

Prayer is the most important and life changing thing you can do for anyone.  Why not lift someone up in prayer and encourage them by letting them know what you are praying for and how you are praying for them!  Be a blessing and encouragement with this digi set!

Designed by Laurie Wilson, Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps

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The DT members who created previews with these stamp(s):

Linda Anderson

Sarah Taylor

Laurie Wilson