Clear & Simple Release Day!!

This is a big day for the Well Wishes Release at Clear & Simple Stamps!! The sets being released are awesome and it's the opening to their new website and gallery. You have to take a pop over there (CSS) to check it out and check out the full new line being released.

Now onto the scoop regarding this fun release!!

WELL WISHES COLLECTION
Cup of Cocoa
Get Well Darling
Get Well Gent
Beary Well
Love
Believe in Words IV
Bubble Talk
Month to Month I
Month to Month II


SOTM TEMPLATE:
Cup of Cocoa

ADDITIONAL TEMPLATE:
Yes that's correct we have an additional freebie to giveaway this month - a fabulous calendar template. It fits perfectly on the front of a standard card. You can trim it down to be smaller or mat it to make it larger - this little calendar has tons of possibilities and works wonderfully with the new Month-to-Month sets releasing with the collection.

WOW! Now that is an awesome release!

Here are a few things I did. I got to play with Cup of Cocoa and the Love set.

Cup of Cocoa set:


The Love Set. This started with a wooden unfinished wood heart I picked up at Michael's:

Here is a close up of the heart:

This is a 2 magnet set in a tin (altoid tin):



Clear & Simple Stamps is participating in the 12 days of Christmas over at PCP so come on by and visit our fourm!

Don't forget to swing by the CSS DT to see what everyone cooked up!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Take the Challenge Tuesday with Clear & Simple Stamps

The theme for this month's Clear & Simple Stamps Take the Challenge is Holiday Decor. Make an ornament or decoration. I decided to make an ornament. I used a wood based stocking shaped piece from Michael's for my ornament.



I used the awesome Winter Set by CSS. This is definitely the perfect winter set to have on hand. It's perfect for Christmas cards as well as any winter themed project.

Be sure to swing by the CSS DT to see what they cook up for this awesome challenge. Come play along in the CSS Forum at PCP HERE!

That's it for now. Get ready because the Decemember release is just around the corner on Dec 10!

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Jugs 10th Challenge

This week we have a great sketch from Pam for the 10th edition of Jugs challenges!


Here is this week's sketch:

Here is my take on the sketch:
My background pattern paper is by Basic Grey, Wassail line. The ornaments I cut out of a 12x12 My Little Bicycle paper. My quote is by the Tim Holtz Collection Visual Artistry and the set is called Flights of Fancy.

Be sure to swing by the JUGS DT to check out what they cooked up with this sketch. Then be sure to play along with us and link to the JUGS blog.

JUGS DT:
Kristin http://kristinscrafts.blogspot.com/
Pam http://paperandribbonsandstampsohmy.blogspot.com/
Dana http://www.paperdaydream.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://kindcreations.blogspot.com/
Mona http://cupcakescreations.blogspot.com/
Tracey http://tmcuccia.blogspot.com/
Alicia http://www.happystamp.blogspot.com/



That's for now!

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Cup of Cocoa - Clear & Simple Stamps

I have a magnet set to share with you today. I made this using Clear & Simple Stamps SOTM "Cup of Cocoa". LOVE THIS SET! I love making magnets with my stamps and I have been putting them in my Etsy store as well. This set works perfectly on a magnet. Check it out:

Here is a close up:

You will want to check out the the Stamp of the Month and copic bundle avaible HERE. Get ready because Dec 15 is the full December release.

That's if for now.

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Clear & Simple Stamps - Stamp of the Month Release

It's Dec 1 and that means another Clear & Simple Stamps Stamp of the Month and template release! This month's SOTM is called "Cup of Cocoa", it is an awesome set. Check it out:


This month Sue our super duper template wizard came up with the cutest template to go with this set, you can download if for free HERE. This is what I came up with using the template:

Isn't this the cutest mug? Inside I put a little pack of cocoa wrapped in the awesome chocolate paper. I found this cute little whisk that worked perfect for this.

Along with the SOTM and template there is a Copic Bundle avaible today: Earth 6 (EE71, E74, E79). You can purchase the Copic Bundle and the SOTM set for a great price of $26 and don't forget to use this code DTBLOG1209 and receive a $1.00 off!

Come play along with us and swing by our PCP forum!

Be sure to swing by the CSS DT to see what they cooked up using this awesome template.

That's it for now!

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Clear & Simple Stamps - CPS Sponsor

This week Clear & Simple Stamps is sponsoring Card Positioning Systems. Check out this week's fun sketch:

I pulled out of my current favorite CSS sets called Winter! I love snowmen!

Here is what I came up with:

I used the images to create my own pattern paper and with this set it is so much fun! I'm sure you will see me do this again with this set. What is great about this set is it's perfect for Christmas but you can take this right into Feburary because it's just a general winter theme! I'm thinking Valentine Snowmen next.... :-)

Do you like new and exciting things? I know we all do in the stamping world! Well Clear & Simple Stamps has some new and exciting things up their sleeve for 2010!

In the meantime if you "tweet" come follow CSS on Twitter! This weekend there will be a random drawing for all followers to win a CSS Gift Certificate but this ends at midnight tonight, so hop on over and start following CSS! Also, stop on by the CSS Forum on PCP!

This Tuesday Dec 1 is the Stamp of the Month release and new Template. If you are new to CSS each month on the first they release one set that is the Stamp of the Month and a FREE template to go with it. You are going to love this month's set and template I can't wait to show you what I came up with using it.

That's it for now!

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Winter Sleigh

This month Clear & Simple Stamps is offering a second FREE template! That's right! Sue Berker our Template Queen has outdone herself once again folks. This time she created a cute sled template!


Here is what I came up with:




You can get your template HERE... If you are new to Clear & Simple Stamps each month on the first of the month CSS releases their Stamp of the Month set along with a coordinating template. You will want to be sure and check it out each month.

Come join us in our customer forum at PCP we would love to see you creations and chat!

That's it for now!

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Clear & Simple Stamps Winter Days Collection Release

It's the 15th again and that means time for another awesome Clear & Simple Release! This month the theme is "Winter Days". There is some fun stuff in this release you don't want to miss.

There are 8 AWESOME sets being released today!

Fall Studio
Peaceful Pines
Winter Sentiments
Winter
Ski Darling
Hockey
New Year
Wall Flower


WANT IT ALL

You can order the entire collection in one single click. This is a package valued at $120, including all {8} newly released stamp sets.


Here are a few creations I made using the new Winter set!


Here is a layout I made:


Close up:


Be sure to swing by the CSS Design Team blogs to check out what they cooked up for this release. Also stop by our PCP forum for some chit chat!

Thanks for stopping by.

Till later!

Clear & Simple Stamps TTC Challenge

It's time again for another Take the Challenge with Clear & Simple Stamps! This month we have an awesome color challenge for you called Fall Foliage. Your fall colors are: Pumpkin Pie, Close to Cocoa, Summer Sun and Old Olive (all Stampin Up color references).

Here is what I came up with:

Come on over to our PCP forum and play along with us! If you do pls use tags TTC11; clearandsimplestamps so we can find your work easily.

Also be sure to swing by the blogs of the Clear & Simple Stamps DT HERE to see what they cooked up for this awesome challenge.

Guess what is coming up this week?? The Winter Days Collection Release!! It's an awesome release you won't want to miss it. The release date is Nov 15!

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Clear & Simple Stamps is sponoring Caardvarks

This week Clear & Simple Stamps is sponsoring Caardvarks. This week the challenge is to make a circle card! What fun! I love making cards of different shapes.


I decided to use my scalloped nesties and the large one is my main part of my card. I used the second largest one for my second layer of pattern paper.

My base paper is Cranberry tart by Gina K, the pattern paper is by Gina K and the flowers are Primas. The green one was actually a pink flower but I colored it with my olive green copic marker and it works perfectly. The adorable snowmen is actually a sneak peek at an awesome set being released from Clear & Simple Stamps on Nov 15.

That's it for now!

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Clear & Simple Stamps SOTM and Template Release

It's the first of the month and that means another Stamp of the Month and template release at Clear & Simple Stamps! If this is your first visit here every month on the first Clear & Simple Stamps has a release where they unveil their stamp of the month. Their full release is on the 15ht of each month. Along with the SOTM CSS also releases a fun new template which is always free!

This month the SOTM is called Fall Studio. You can get a $1.00 off this fabulous set if you use Coupon Code: DTBlog1109 when you check out in the CSS Store.

Also is a Copic Bundle that goes along with this Fall Studio stamp set. The Copic Bundle being offered is: Yellow Green 1 (YG01, YG03, YG07). Copic Marker Bundle with the SOTM for the bargain price of $26 - that's a $15 stamp set and $15 Copic Marker Trio set combined at a $4 reduction in price - you won't find a better bundle anywhere! And don't forget you can alos use your $1.00 off code DTBlog1109 as well!

You can find this month's fun template HERE it is called Basket of Thanks.

Here is my Basket of Thanks creation. I actually turned mine into a winter basket using a set to be released mid month called Winter, here is your sneak peek:

Clear and Simple Stamps will be giving away a free SOTM (Fall Studio). All you have to do is create a Basket of Thanks using the template and put a link to your project in the comment section of the CSS blog. A winner will be chosen at random Wednesday, November 4th
Be sure to swing by the blogs of the CSS DT Members for some more awesome inspiration!

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Clear & Simple Stamps Autumn Release!

Today is the official release of the Autumn Collection at Clear & Simple stamps!! There are a bunch of fun new sets that are releasing today:


WANT IT ALL
You can order the entire collection in one single click.

This is a package valued at $135, including all {9} newly released stamp sets.

Spooky Sweets
Woodlands
Holi-Dazzle
Holly Jolly
Cookie Bake
Taste of Christmas
Autumn
Wheat

I had the honor of playing with Spooky Treats which is also the Stamp of the Month! Here is a fun card I made using Spooky Treats to create a fun pattern paper!

And I also used the same set to make this cute little treat holder:

Be sure to swing by the CSS Design Team to see what they cooked up for this fun release!

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Clear & Simpls Stamps CPS SPONSOR!

This week Clear & Simple Stamps are sponsoring the CPS Sketch!


Check out this fun sketch this week:



I used the SOTM at CSS called Spooky Treats. I came up with a rather simple design, I may have to play with this sketch again this week if I can.



Close up of the candy corn and witch's brew, I used lots of stickles.


Be sure to swing by CPS for lots of inspiration and the CSS DT!!

That's it for now!

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Take the Challenge Tuesday - Let's Get Punchy!

Today is time for another TTC with Clear & Simple Stamps. This month's challenge is called "Let's Get Punchy"! The challenge is to pull out your punches and use them in fun and unique ways.

I used the October CSS stamp of the month called Spooky Treats for my fun sentiment. I made a very simple card but I think it works well for this challenge.

I created a 3D pumpkin image. I used a 1 1/2 inch circle punch and punched 4 circles to create this. I embossed each using the swiss dot embossing folder for the cuttlebug and folded them in half. I used score tape to adhere them all together and added them to the card. The stem is made from some "hemp" twine adhered to the back.

Here is a close up of the pumpkin:

The CSS DT is playing so be sure to swing by their blogs to say hi and see what they cooked up using punches. Also we would love to chat with you in our PCP Forum, so swing on by and say hi!

That's it for now!

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Happy World Card Making Day

Happy World Card Making Day! Today come party at PCP with a fun group hop. Clear & Simple Stamps is hosting a fun challenge for you.

This is my "springtime" card for this fun little scavenger hunt:

So be sure to swing on over to PCP and check out all the fun and games.

Look forward to seeing you in the PCP forum.

Thanks for stopping by.

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It's Playtime - Clear & Simple Stamps Release

Today is the day of the September release at Clear & Simple Stamps. This month's release is the Playtime Collection. You are going to love this release

Check out this list:
Get in Gear
Oh Boy
Naptime
Your Best Shot
Pumpkin Patch
Bewitched
Harvest
Holiday Defined II
O' Tree
Alpha Modern
Bitty Alpha Modern

Dots and Lines


I had the honor of working with the Stamp of the Month Get in Gear. Here is one fun one that I made:



Be sure to swing by the CSS Design teams blogs to see these great sets in action!

That's it for now! Now hop on over to the CSS STORE!

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Sweet Sunday Challenge

This week Clear & Simple Stamps is sponsoring the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.


Check out this fun sketch :

So of course I HAD to take this sketch and turn it into a layout. I used CSS Get in Gear which is this month's Stamp of the Month.

Here is a close up of the fun little "Get In Gear" robots:
Here is a close up of my layers. I love adding dimension to everything!
I hope that you will play along with Karen's sketch this week! If you do you will be entered to win a $15 gift certificate to the Clear & Simple Store.

That's it for now!

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Take the Challenge Tuesday - Cover it!

This month's Take the Challenge Tuesday with Clear & Simple Stamps design team is to "Cover it".


Do you remember how we always had to "cover" our textbooks? Do the kids still do that? I remember using brown paper bags, today I think the kids have really cool book covers to use. Anyhow, this month our challenge was to cover/alter a notebook. I decided to cover a small pocket sized compo notepad.


I used the new "Get In Gear" which is the September's stamp of the month at CSS.

Be sure to swing by the design team to see what fun stuff they cooked up for this challenge.

Get ready because on September 15 is the "Playtime Release"!! There will be some more awesome sets coming out that you won't want to miss!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Take the Challenge Tuesday - PREVIEW

Be sure to stay tuned tomorrow for the fun September edition of Take the Challenge Tuesday with the gals from Clear & Simple Stamps. It will be a fun one for sure. Here is a sneaky peek at my project for this:



I also wanted to share some fun creations using this month's Stamp of the Month "Get in Gear". My 3 year olds like to make cards so we made these together.




Be sure to check back tomorrow for my TTC post and come say hi in the CSS forum at Paper Craft Planet!

Thanks for stopping by!