Grad Gift Card Holder

Head on over to Clearly iStamp to check out this gift card holder!

Recycled Gift Card Holder

Go check out how to make this 'recycled' gift card holder over at Clearly iStamp!

Clearly iStamp Tutorial

Head over to Clearly iStamp to see how this card and those little flowers were made!

Tuesday Tutorial over at CDS

Do you want to know how I made the window?  Head on over to Clearly iStamp for a fun tutorial :)

Emboss Resist Tutorial over at Clearly iStamp

Head on over to Clearly iStamp to see how I made this card :)

Teacher Treat

Today is Tuesday Tutorial day over at Clearly iStamp, and our regular tutorial maker isn't feeling so well.  I was asked to fill in for her while she gets better, so I humbly said sure.  It is my opinion that Lisa is a tutorial master, so bear with me while I try to fill her big shoes for the day. 

We started school this week in the our house, and since school is just around the corner for public and private schools, I thought a Teacher Treat would be in order.  Head on over to Clearly iStamp if you would like to see how I made this Teacher Treat :)

Just Because

Here is a 'just because' card that I made using a new set from Clear Dollar Stamps called We Go Together.  I love all of the fun images in the set, and my daughter really likes them too.  Clearly iStamp has an awesome tutorial on coloring one of the images in this set, so go check that out.

Stamps:  We Go Together

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Photo distress ink

Paper:  scallop edge kraft, buttercream

Copics:  R27, R29, YR31, YR23, G21, G24, YG95, E31, E33

Accessories:  Forest Branches embossing folder, sponge, dimensionals, red ribbon, buttons

A Card for Katie

I made this card for Katie.  Katie is a sweet wife, mother, designer, and friend.  If you don't know her, go check her out and read about her journey.  She was just recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Gastric Cancer.  I 'met' Katie through blogland and the Clear Dollar Stamps Design Team about a year and a half ago.  She has been the CDS Design Team Leader for a while now too.  Her posts and cards always make me smile and inspire me, and her emails and comments always make me laugh.  

Over at Lori's blog, Clearly iStamp, we've decided to do a card drive for Katie.  We are hoping that our creations can lift her spirits and give her a smile every time she receives one.  I decided to use this new stamp called Heart Hugs, because it was just too perfect not to use.  Getting a handmade card is like getting a heart hug, especially when it was specifically made.

And of course, teddy bears make me think of comfort.

 Stamps:  Heart Hugs (CDS)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper:  Soft Mint (CDS), Sweet Cheeks (CDS), Cottonball White (CDS)

Accessories:  Copics, Tags Trio Nestabilities, Heart Die, Swiss Dots embossing folder, Turquoise Gem ribbon (CDS), turquoise button (SU), sewing machine, sponge

Go check out the post at Clearly iStamp.  If it's not up yet, be sure to head back over there to get the details!

Spring Whispers Clearly Coordinating Collection at CDS

Clear Dollar Stamps has just introduced their second line of colors in the Clearly Coordinating Collection called Spring Whispers. Head on over to Lori's blog to see them and get more details, and then head over to the CDS store to order all of the goodies! Lori even has a free digital background for you to download! Don't miss out ;D

Cupcake Box Tutorial

Katie, over at ClearlyiStamp has a really great tutorial for a cupcake box that you won't want to miss! Plus, Clear Dollar Stamps Sneak Peeks start tomorrow! I'm so excited to share what I've been working on this month, so be sure to head back here tomorrow ;D

A CDS Teacher Appreciation Tutorial

Katie over at ClearlyiStamp for Clear Dollar Stamps has a GREAT tutorial for teacher appreciation gifts!

A Great Tutorial at ClearlyiStamp

Head on over to ClearlyiStamp for a great card tutorial from Katie! I'm definitely going to try one of those ;D