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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Blog Hop Winners



So happy for your participation in our blog hop last Sunday. 
We changed things up this month and offered up one digi from each Participating Design Team Member's Blog.  

Here's the list of winner's.
IF YOUR NAME IS ON THIS LIST YOU WILL BE EMAILED YOUR PRIZE TODAY

Lisa's Blog - Melissa, Sunshine HoneyBee

Sarah's Blog - Edwina Brown

Cassie's Blog - Suzanne Roseberry, Zannie Berry

Deonna's Blog - Gail

Jen's Blog - Marsha, Grandma's Room

Kathy's Blog - Sharon, Glitter Angel Art

Vickie's Blog - Kristi Daroci

Linda's Blog - Rhonda, Bumblebee Creations

CONGRATULATIONS! 

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Tuesday Tutorial: Lollipop Covers


Happy Tuesday! It's Deedee here, with another fun Tuesday Tutorial for you. With Valentine's Day coming up in a few weeks, I thought it would be fun to share a simple way for you to personalize some very inexpensive treats and make them special. Today we're making lollipop covers! :-)

A. Materials List

Here's what you need to get started:

Lollipops (the flat variety)
Cardstock
1/4-inch wide double-stick tape
Paper Cutter
Scoring tool
Scissors
Hole punch (standard-sized)
Digis, patterned papers, and embellishments of your choice

B. Making the Lollipop Covers

1. Cut your cardstock into 2.5-inch by 5.75-inch strips.


2. Along the long side (the 5.75-inch side), score the cardstock, from right to left, at these intervals: 2.5 inches, 2.75 inches, 5.25 inches, and 5.5 inches.


3. Rotate the cardstock so that the short sides run along the top and bottom of the piece.

4. Using a standard-sized hole punch, punch a hole at the center point of the strip of cardstock between the 5.25-inch and 5.5-inch score marks. The lollipop stick will go through this hole, so center the hole the best you can.


5.  Crease the cardstock along all score lines, and then fold up the bottom-most quarter-inch section of cardstock to create a little flap.

6. Apply 1/4-inch wide double-stick tape to the outward-facing surface of this flap.


7. Slide the lollipop stick through the punched hole, positioning the candy part so that it sits on what will be the inside of the pouch, with the taped flap curling up around the bottom of it.


8. Remove the backing from the double-stick tape, and fold the lid of the lollipop pouch down over the top of the candy, aligning the bottom edges of the lid with the bottom edges of the taped section. Press to seal together. This will create a box-like cover around the candy portion of the lollipop.


9. Decorate the cover as desired. I decorated mine with digis and patterned papers from the new From the Heart set.


There you have it -- a simple way to make an inexpensive treat something special for someone special! If you have any questions about this tutorial, please leave a comment on this post. Please be sure to include your email address if you would like a direct reply. Until next time, happy crafting! :-)


Sunday, January 20, 2013

Sunday Blog Hop -- Something New


Welcome to the Clearly Digital Sunday Blog Hop!  These blog hops are the third Sunday of every month....a must see for a lazy Sunday afternoon!
Each month we will have a theme which each Design Team member is challenged to interpret any way they like. 
The theme for January is:
Something New


Now for some hopping!
We ask that you browse through each Design Team member's post and leave them an encouraging comment....short or long, they all are appreciated!
There will be a prize each month!  This month's prize is a little different, and we hope you like the change!  Each DT member is showcasing a digital image, and you could win that image!  There will be a winner from each participating DT member's blog.  
WINNER:  The winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on DT member blogs. The winners will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, January 24th.
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Let's go look and see what my other DT members did!
Remember, leave an encouraging comment and be entered to win our contest....the more comments, the more times you are entered!

Clearly iStamp (you're here)

Have fun hopping, my friends, and be sure to leave comments along the way!  You could be the winner of a digital image!
Thanks for hopping with us!  
Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!



Friday, January 18, 2013

Clearly Inspired Challenge #67 (CIC67)


Hello, crafty friends!  Yay for Fridays and new challenges!  We've had 21 players for the first challenge of the month and all of the entries have been fabulous!  I'm still trying to make my way around.  We have another fun one for you and it's a color challenge.

Brown & Red

We want to see some projects focusing on the colors brown and red.  Before you submit, please read our CHALLENGE GUIDELINES.  Take a look at this darling image that you could win:


Now prepared to be inspired by our talented DT:

Deonna Bemish -- CHOCOLATE BOX digital image

 Linda Anderson -- featured digital image MR. SPIKE

Barb Gmitro-Best -- DANGLES digital image

Vickie O'Dell -- featured digital image MR. SPIKE

Jen Young  -- LOVING LADYBUGS digital image

Cassie Trask -- featured digital image MR. SPIKE 

Please link directly to your project using Mister Linky down below.  We also ask that you link back here to Clearly Inspired Challenge sponsored by Clearly Digital Stamps.  You have until Thursday, January 31st at midnight to enter this challenge to be eligible for the prizes at the end of the month.  Be as creative as you can while sticking to the theme.  Remember, only one entry per person, please :)

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

January Digi Release Day at CDS!


Hello Everyone!

Is everyone ready to get a little creative today?  I sure am!
We just got a covering of ice and that just makes me want to snuggle down and enjoy some crafting time!
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But first.......
Are you new to digis?
Well, if you are, here is a quick explanation.  You will buy and download a "zipped up" file.  You will unzip this file and receive all the images in jpg and png formats.  You will then pull those into a Word doc or picture editor and print, print, print.
Here is a little tutorial and FREE digi that will help you learn the ropes!
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First up this month, we have Deedee Anderson's new digi, From the Heart!  Deedee has been on leave for a few months for personal reasons, and we are happy to have her back this month with this adorable Valentine's digi!  I've really missed her....and I'm sure you have too!

Digis by Deedee Anderson


This little mouse Valentine set is so adorable!  I can't wait to make some of these up for my Sunday School kids!

From the Heart Digital Image

Designed by Deedee Anderson. Copyright Deedee Anderson. Licensed by CDS.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Lisa Lara


This set is so versatile....you are going to love it!  You can make cards and crafts with the pre-assembled Tic Tac Toe boards or you can make blank boards and then cut out the images individually to create a play set for your favorite young person!

What's better yet?????

Every image (hearts, presents, etc.) is available in the rainbow of colors shown in the happy faces in the listing picture.  This set is just FULL, FULL, FULL of images to create a number of projects!

Tic Tac Toe Fun Digital Image

Designed by Lisa Lara. Copyright Lisa's Doodley Doos. Licensed by CDS



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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This little set is so cute and versatile!
  Make girly journals, Valentine's presents, and scrapbook pages with this set!
I think the rainbow heart image is going to be perfect to make little witnessing packages for my Sunday School kids to hand out!

Have A Heart Digital Image

Designed by Lisa Lara. Copyright Lisa's Doodley Doos. Licensed by CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Clear Dollar Stamps


The next two sets you will recognize from our stamp line...now available as Digi Images!

Monkey Love Digital Image

Images by past CDS illustrators. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.

Go to Monkey Love Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Loving Ladybugs Digital Image

Images by past CDS illustrator.  Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.

Go to Loving Ladybug Digital Image


The DT member who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Laurie Wilson


This is such an elegant set for Valentines and anytime!  Complete with 3 papers, colored and outline images, you are going to enjoy getting creative with this set!

Chocolate Box Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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What a sweet set this is....I love the color variations and the matching papers with this set!  I can't wait to make some card sets up with this set!

Cake and Cookie Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Here is a little set to get you thinking about Spring....ahhh.....wonderful spring!

Little Chickie Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright CDS.




The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Charlie is back in Digi Images this time....we have converted the original Charlie sets to Digis for you to enjoy!  This way you can scale them to fit any project you are working on!

Charlie Horse Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wislon. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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This little boy set is perfect for all of our "little men" out there!  I love the matching papers that Laurie included with this set!

Tiny Dinos Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright CDS.




The DT member who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Austin Owens


Austin has been doodling up a storm this month....take a look!

I am teaching a scrapbook class this semester at our Homeschool Coop and I think this is the perfect set to create a Valentine page for our group!

Lovey Dovey Digital Image

Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Another beautiful flower image from Austin!

Zinnia Digital Image

Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by CDS.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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This set is so cute....I love that she has included papers with this set!

Fruit, Ltd. Digital Image

Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by CDS




The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Who can't use borders?  Perfect for pictures, to frame your sentiments inside of a card and so much more!

Borders Digital Image

Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by CDS.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Barb Gmitro Best
Vickie O'Dell

Thank you so much for coming by to share our release day with us!  Let our illustrators and Design Team know how much we appreciate all the hard work they go to and how we LOVE how they inspire us!


Tuesday, January 8, 2013

LATCH WRAP BOX

Good Tuesday Tutorial Morning to you. Lisa here.  Happy New Year.
Today I will show you how to make this
LATCH WRAP BOX
Using the adorable digis designed by Laurie Wilson
(for the color image)

(for the sentiment)




Start with your piece of cardstock 8 5/8 x 2 3/8 +1/16 I printed digi paper from the digi LOVING CRITTERS COLOR  onto white cardstock. 

Now Score and fold from left to right on the long side at 1 3/4, 2 1/2+1/16, 6 1/16, 6 7/8, 8 5/8

Place 2 glue dots on the bottom of the box and two on the top of the box (these will adhere but can also be pulled up without leaving much damage to the wrap) then wrap the paper wrap all around to the front. 

Now we are ready to make our latch. 

I printed out my image (I made sure it would fit in my 1 1/2" circle.......as you can see I cut out just part of it to fill the circle and see it better).  I then cut it out using the second from the smallest circle die in the Spellbinders large circles (not grands).  I then embossed it on the cuttlebug too!

To Make the Outter ring.......I just used the 3rd scallop circle from the smallest and the 2nd circle nestability from the smallest (spellbinders dies) put them inside each other and ran them through my cuttlebug then embosssed just the circle in the center. 

After cutting out your ring...flip it over and place dimensional tape pieces only on the top half!

Center the ring on the front and adhere. The dimensional tape should only be on the top half so it will open.

Take your small circle, flip over and place dimensional tape only on the bottom of the circle.

FRONT

LATCH OPENING

INSIDE
This is a Valentine Latch Wrap Box but you can do this technique with any small box for any occasion.