HOLIDAY MINI TUTORIALS

Today is TUESDAY TUTORIAL
at the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG. I hope you'll come check out my mini holiday tutorials. I'll share this yummy recipe for making treats to put in your handmade containers this holiday season. I show them here in my CHOO CHOO TRAIN

Next I'll show you how to turn this Choo Choo into and ADVENT Choo Choo using these adorable CHRISTMAS CUTIES TAG Digital Image.

Lastly...I'll share a tip for making the LANTERN SVG into a real lantern!

COME CHECK IT OUT HERE!

BEST GIFT OF ALL

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #146 is a sketch challenge based on THIS card by resqbarbie.

I flipped the sketch to make it vertical. It reminded me of a gift so that is what I went with and I have the perfect stamp. It is a new release JESUS IS THE BEST GIFT OF ALL from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

My gift is made using 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS DESIGNER PAPER BY MY MINDS EYE. My square is 2 1/2 x 2 1/2. The top is 2 5/8 x 1/2. I sponged all edges with TIM HOLTZ DISTRESS INK WALNUT STAIN.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Jesus Is The Best Gift Of All (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), 12 Days Of Christmas (My Minds Eye)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Cherry Go Round Divine Twine (from Clear Dollar Stamps), small and large round corner Punches, Glue Dot, Scotch Dimansional Tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques:Paper Piecing, Sponging

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Sponged Clouds Tutorial

I made a special holiday tutorial on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG today.
Come check it out and learn how to do this sponged cloud background and cloud shaped card.
FREE cloud templates.

NEW SVG RELEASES

Today is SVG RELEASE DAY at CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.
Check out the new releases on the CDS BLOG.

I made this sample using the new LANTERN SVG/PDF designed by our very own Stacy Morgan.

I used the SVG file with my SURE CUTS A LOT program and CRICUT EXPRESSION. I adhered vellum to the inside and then placed a battery operated votive inside. It really is a lantern. I love how it turned out. It works great as a lantern.

The adorable trees I used to decorate my lantern are a new digi PAPER TREES by Trudy Sjolander.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Paper Trees Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Vellum Cardstock
Inks/Markers: Printer, Hot Cocoa (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Lantern SVG (Clear Dollar Stamps), Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, Sponge, Battery Votive
Techniques:Paper Tole, Digital, SVG, Sponging

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Flower For Katie

CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
CELEBRATE LIFE
BLOG HOP
In Honor of Katie Renz

The Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team decided to honor Katie with a blog hop casing her cards.

A little recap for those of you who may not know....Katie passed away (not yet 40) earlier this month from a year long battle with a rare stomach cancer. She is survived by her three young children and husband.

You should have come from SHELL'S BLOG.
If not, you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

KATIE'S CARD

MY CASE

I was inspired by the die on Katie's card. I made mine a shape card. I used the same stamp set BLOOMING BOUQUET from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.
For my sentiment I used A GODLY MOTHER.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Blooming Bouquet, A Godly Mother (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tropical Mist, Spring Leaf, Pucker Up Palette Ink Pads (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Cuttlebug
Techniques:Sponging

Love you Katie. I am thankful to have know you! MWAH.

If you would like to make a donation to Katie's family you can use this link.

Now Hop on over to LINDA'S BLOG.

Ornamental

Today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE #145 is a theme challenge...CHRISTMAS/WINTER.

I went with Christmas and used a new release ANTIQUE ORNAMENTS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

This is a 5x5 card with a Spellbinders Circle Label cut out of the center (second from the largest). I cut it out BEFORE I folded it. That frame is made using the largest and second largest Spellbinders Circle Labels.

The ornament I stamped four times, colored each one, cut them out, sponged edges and folded in half long ways. Then I glued the sides to each other.

I punched out the top circle with a 1/8" hole punch. Then I used five small jump rings to hang it. I punch a 1/16" hole at the top so it would be covered by the frame (the frame is adhered with dimensional tape....leave a small gap where the jump ring hangs at the top).

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Antique Ornaments (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics RV14 Berry Blast , YG23 Kiwi Delight, YR04 Orange Whip (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders Circle Labels, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Jump Rings (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Scotch dimensional tape

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THANKFUL BLOG HOP

Welcome to Clear Dollar Stamps
November Blog Hop
THANKFUL
(that is our theme this month)

PRIZES: One lucky winner will receive a $25 Clear Dollar Stamps gift certificate for digital images!

WINNERS: Winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on a DT member's blog. The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Wednesday, November 23rd as well as here on my blog.

Let's begin. You should have come from CHRISTI'S BLOG.

If not you'll want to start at the beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG.

I went with Thanksgiving from the THANKFUL theme. I just love getting together with family. That is what I am most thankful for...my family. And on Thanksgiving we eat TURKEY...so I just had to use this adorable new digi EAT MORE HAM. He cracks me up...I love that sentiment.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images:Eat More Ham Digital Image (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps), Everyday Flair (My Minds Eye)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics BV02, YR07, R27, C-1 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), ZIG Millennium black pen .01
Accents/Tools:Divine Twine Tangelo Smoothie (from Clear Dollar Stamps), 1/8" hole punch, googly eye, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Piecing, Paper Tole, Digital, CAS

Now hop on over to DEANNE'S BLOG.

Psst....Join us Tuesday for a
CELEBRATE LIFE
BLOG HOP
in Katie's Honor.

WHY?

Today's FEATURED STAMPER is Tenia Sanders-Nelson.

I cased THIS card of Tenia's.

MY CHANGES:
Made her shaped panel my whole card
Added a sentiment to panel
Stamped background

I used a few stamps from my stash:

ICE CREAM FLOAT from STAMPENDOUS (also RAK from my sweet friend K aka kstamper)

MINI CLEAR STAMPS by DIMENSION

BBD5 by AnnaBelle Stamps

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Ice Cream Float (Stampendous), BBD5 (AnnaBelle Stamps), Mini Clear Stamp (Dimension 2007)
PAPER:Cottonball white, Pucker Up (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black and Lady Bug, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, B00, R35, R20, Rv000, C-1, C-3, 0 blender
ACCESSORIES:Tim Holtz Blender tool, Spellbinders Labels Two, Cuttlebug, Scotch dimensional tape, Crystal Effects Dimensional Glaze (SU),

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TIC TAC TOE MICE

I saw today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE...PIXELLATED and just had to play. Darn these challenges that taunt me to play when I have so much other stuff to do. Hee.

So the idea is to use squares...and I immediately thought of a tic tac toe board. And I just had to use this adorable set SANTA PAWS from PAPER SMOOCHES.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Santa Paws (Paper Smooches)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Tropical Mist (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, ZIG Millennium .05 black pen, Copics, R20, RV000, C-1, Y17
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Tropical Mist Crystal Stickers (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool
TECHNIQUES:Sponging

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Cold Bears

I'm playing in today's WAYS TO USE IT CHALLENGE #349...BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE.

*NOTE* I USED A COLOR DIGI (I cannot take credit for this awesome coloring only sponged edges and paper tole).

I'm using the adorable Color Digi illustrated by Trudy Sjolander TOASTY BEARS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Toasty Bears Color Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Paper Piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar stamps)
TECHNIQUES:Paper Tole, Digital, Sponging, Stitching

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NEW DIGIS

Yep...it's the 15th of the month.
(feel like its going by fast?...me too..especially around the holidays).
NEW DIGIS FROM CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS

Visit the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG for the full reveal.

My sample is using
TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COLOR


RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: 12 Days Of Christmas Color and Outline (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Paper Piecer and Piercing Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz blender tool, Scotch dimensional tape
Techniques:Paper Tole, Digital, CAS, Stitching, Distressing

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Life's A Party

This week's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is a word challenge PARTY.

So I made a center step card. You can view my tutorial for making this 5 x 5 Center Step Card HERE.

I used this fun set BIRTHDAY PARTY from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Birthday Party (Clear Dollar Stamps)
PAPER:Cottonball White, Worn Parchment (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, YR07 (from Clear Dollar Stamps), white gelly roll pen
ACCESSORIES:Needle, Thread, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Scotch dimensonal tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool
Techniques: Center Step Card, Stitching, Paper Tole, sponging

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WARM HELLO FOR SOME BUNNY

Today's FEATURED STAMPER is Anne aka ITSAPASSION.
I cased THIS CARD of Anne's.

My Changes:
A2 card size
Circles on left and bottom only
Circles same color

I used this adorable new release SNOW FRIENDS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Snow Friends (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Pretty Porcelain, Night Eclipse, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Memento Tuxedo Black (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics B00, C-1, RV000 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Scotch dimensional tape, Tim Holtz Blender Tool. Sizzix Snowflake #6 Embossing Folder, Cuttlebug, 1 1/4" circle punch (SU)
Techniques:Dry Embossing, Paper Tole, Sponging

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FLAKES FROM HEAVEN

I played in one of the VSN Mini Challenges today. I just could not resist the challenge A MARSHMALLOW WORLD.

The challenge was to make an all white card with no more than 25% color. And you had to have some bling...sparkle. My bit of sparkle is a strip of glitter on the top of my torn snow panel and crystal stickers on my snowflakes. I absolutely love this stamp JUMBO SNOWMAN from STAMPENDOUS. You can shape him the way you want to get different snowman shapes. Love that. This was one of the first stamps I ever got.

My sentiment is from this cute set SEASON'S TWEETINGS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

I stamped the nose a second time and colored, cut out, sponged the edges and popped up. That is my color although I know black is a color with my outline and sentiment. It is an easy card. It took me 25 minutes. A record for me.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Season's Tweetings (Clear Dollar Stamps), Jumbo Snowman (Stampendous)
PAPER:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic YR04
ACCESSORIES:Scotch dimensional tape, Glitter, Crystal stickers
TECHNIQUES:Tearing, Sponging, CAS

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YOU ARE A LIFESAVER

My sweet friend Katie Renz is especially struggling lately with pain and nausea. She has been so strong through her battle. I admire her. I feel sad that her life will be cut short from seeing her children grow up and grow old with her husband. I cannot do anything about it and I feel sad. I love you Katie Kate and am so happy I know you. Biggest Hug EVER.

Doesn't seem quite right that Katie is in pain and I am making cards. But that is how it is. I am thankful for my blessings. Katie is one of them.

So......today's CLEAN AND SIMPLE CHALLENGE is Taylor's sketch.

I flipped the sketch horizontal. I have such nice friends. Lately I have been bugging a couple of them with my questions of things they know. They have been so kind with their time and patience. I have been thinking what life savers they have been and when I saw this sketch....this idea is what came to mind.

For those of you that are not from the US and don't know what a lifesaver is....this card may make no sense. It is a play on words. Lifesavers are hard candies shaped liked the image in the center of my card.

I put words in the corners instead of images and put an image in the center instead of words. I arranged my words in Microsoft Publisher. It took some time to get it just right. I made my lifesaver using Spellbinder Circle dies.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:None. Computer generated sentiment using Papyrus font in Microsoft Publisher
PAPER:Cottonball White, Berry Blast, Night Eclipse (Clear Dollar Stamps), Summer Days (Echo Park)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
ACCESSORIES:Spellbinders circle labels, Cuttlebug, Tim Holtz Blender tool, score tape (from clear dollar stamps), Scotch dimensional tape, paper piercer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Needle, Thread
TECHNIQUES:Stitching, Digital

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ALL YEAR ROUND BLOG HOP

Thank you for joining us today for
CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS
Year Round Blog Hop

Featuring the newly released
YEAR ROUND CALENDAR DIGITAL IMAGE

Want to win this set?
Two lucky randomly chosen winners from all the comments will win this set.
You should have come from BARB'S BLOG . If not then start at the very beginning on the CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS BLOG. (We are hopping in order of the months).

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Year Round Calendar Digi (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White, Kiwi Delight (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copic YG23 Kiwi Delight (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Needle, Thread, Paper Piecer and mat (We R Memory Keepers), Gem brads, Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Scotch dimensional tape, Score tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Techniques:Distressing, Paper Tole, Digital

Now hop on over to LORIE'S BLOG (for April).

CHRISTMAS KISSES

I hope you will come join us at Clear Dollar Stamps today for our
CLEARLY INSPIRED CHALLENGE #39.

I used the beautiful digi MISTLETOE designed by Trudy Sjolander.
This the feature digi for November and works perfectly for this month's CIC challenges.

RECIPE
Stamps/Images: Mistletoe November Feature Digi Color (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain
Accents/Tools:Spellbinder Circle Labels, Strawberry Jam Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Tim Holtz Blender Tool, Score Tape (from Clear Dollar Stamps), Dimensional tape, Hershey's almond kisses, 3 1/8" x 4 1/8" clear Self Sealing Bags (WalMart craft dept-beads)
Techniques:Tag

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6" Fold Treat Box

Oh you just have to check out today's FREE FOR ALL CHALLENGE #89. Wendy shows us how to make these adorable treat boxes made from a 6" piece of paper. The idea comes from Deb Felt's blog.

When I checked today's challenge I just had to play the minute I saw these adorable boxes. They are so easy to make. Great way to use some paper from your stash that may have been forgotten. I know I have some.

For my image I used the brand new release CHRISTMAS INCH STAMPS from CLEAR DOLLAR STAMPS.

Here's the inside view. I found mine held three Hershey Kisses comfortably.

RECIPE:
Stamps/Images: Christmas Inch Stamps (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Cardstock/Papers:Berry Blast, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
Inks/Markers: Versafine Onyx Black, Copics YG23, C-1, RV14 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
Accents/Tools:Berry Blast Sheer Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders Square Labels, Scotch dimensional tape, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool
Techniques:6 inch treat box

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Thankful Bird

This card is for my Mom. Yesterday was a sad day. My Mom had to unexpectedly put her green cheek conure named Harley to sleep. Harley was such a sweet bird...he could sure give you a good bite but his high pitched chirps were so cute. My mom nick named him Tea kettle.

So I searched DOODLE PANTRY for one of Laurie's cute cute bird images. And this seemed just right. One of the things my mom said tonight is that they are thankful for the time they shared with him. This cute image is called PUMPKIN BIRDIE.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Pumpkin Birdie Digital Image (Doodle Pantry)
PAPER:Worn Parchment, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps), Pyrus (Basic Grey)
INK:Printer, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics YR04, YR23, Y17, E57, BG15, R27, YG23, C-1 (from Clear Dollar Stamps)
ACCESSORIES:Paper Tole, Stitching, Digital
TECHNIQUES:Tropical Mist Ribbon (Clear Dollar Stamps), Spellbinders square labels, Dimensional Glaze, Scotch dimensional tape, Paper Piercer and Mat (We R Memory Keepers), Thread, Needle, Tim Holtz Blender Tool

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Bunches Of Love

Bring on the mosaics for MOTERMARKS' TEAPOT TUESDAY #170. We are sending some love to Kath (CAKath). Sweet Kathy's sister Joanne passed away this month with Breast Cancer. You can find all the details on the challenge link above.

I used one of my favorite images LIL BEE'S BIG FLOWERS from AnnaBelle Stamps.

And I tried out the FAUX TILE technique from Splitcoaststampers.

RECIPE:
STAMPS:Lil Bee's Big Flowers (AnnaBelle Stamps)
PAPER:Night Eclipse, Kiwi Delight, Cottonball White (Clear Dollar Stamps)
INK:Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Walnut Stain, Copics Y17, YR23, YR31, B00,C-1, C-5, C-3, R27, R29, R59, 0 blender
ACCESSORIES:1 2/4, 13/8 , 1/8 circle punches, Martha Stewart Heart Stickers, Divine Twine, Scotch Dimensional tape, Dimensional glaze, Tim Holtz Blender tool
TECHNIQUES:Faux Tile, Distressing

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