Clear Christmas Cards – One More Little Idea

Of course you already know that the clear plastic packaging that we see so much of today with our purchases is a gold mine for creative card making and scrapbooking ideas. Today, we will share a little Christmas card.

This is the finished card. Now I’ll back up and tell you how it was made. First a rectangular piece of packaging was cut and folded in half. The fun part of this card making craft is putting the design into the plastic. For this card, this was done using a cuttlebug and a Christmas embossing folder. Once it is run through the cuttlebug, you have a fabulous clear card already started!

But I like to be able to sign my name to a card before I give it away, so next we will add something we can sign. This is done using a round cardstock disc. It has been embossed on one side with snowflakes, then highlighted with a small gold ink pad.. A hole is punched into the top, and a metallic string is threaded through the hold. Make a small hole at the top center portion of the plastic card and then tie the disc inside the card so that it hangs directly behind the embossed circle. Add a Merry Christmas greeting using clear rubber stamps and you have a finished card.

Above is a view of the card from the back. You can see that there is room to sign your name below the Merry Christmas greeting.

Happy Stamping!!!

FREE Medallions

During the month of August, every clear stamp order of $25 or more from Clearly Rubber Stamping will receive a FREE set of 12 cardstock medallions in neutral colors and varying sizes.

Happy Stamping!!!

Baby Girl Card Making Tutorial

This sweet card captures not only the joy of a new baby, but also the sweet feelings of motherhood.

MATERIALS NEEDED TO MAKE THIS CARD:

  • TAGGED Card Making Template
  • Pink Cardstock (A & D)
  • Light Pink Cardstock (E & F)
  • White Cardstock (B)
  • Pattern Paper (C & G)
  • 1 Reinforcement
  • Black and pink ink
  • Markers for coloring in images
  • Baby Girl Clear Stamps
  • Hole Punch
  • Craft Knife
  • Ruler
  • Ribbon – 2 colors
  • Glue
  • 3-d Sticky Foam
  • Scissors

TO MAKE THIS CARD:

  1. Using the TAGGED Card Making Template cut and prepare paper pieces. 
  2. Using your Baby Girl Clear Stamps, ink the mother and child round stamp. With a wet wipe or wet makeup sponge, remove the ink from the words before stamping the design on E in black ink.  Stamp the rose into the corner of B.  Color both images.
  3. Using the pink ink, ink the surface of the reinforcement and stick it onto the tag at the top.  Punch a hole in the center of the reinforcement for ribbon later.  Mat E with D and secure onto the tag with 3-d sticky foam. 
  4. Insert ribbons by cutting two 5 – 6 inch lengths, fold them in half and insert the loop through the tag hole.  Pull the ends of the ribbon through the loop and pull tight careful not to rip the paper.
  5. Secure the completed tag onto the card using 3-d sticky foam.  Add a sentiment or thought inside your card or leave it blank for a finished project!

Happy Stamping!!!

Woodland Friends Card Making Tutorial

These adorable animals almost tell a story and easily convey the feelings of friendship contained in this card.

MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS CARD:

TO MAKE THIS CARD:

  1. Cut beige cardstock to 7″ x 10″. Fold in half for a 5×7 card.
  2. Cut another piece of beige cardstock to 4.5″ x 6.75″.  Stamp your woodland design using the Birch Buddies clear stamps and the black pigment ink.
  3. Next color your design using Technique #5 in the Coloring Designs Like a Pro Information pages. Using this technique, use light blue and brown pigment inks to create shadows on the trees. If you want to make an area darker simply paint over it once more after it is dry.
  4. Trim your paper if needed to that your scenic picture is centered.
  5. Cut Navy blue cardstock to 7″ x 5″. Trim off .75″ of an inch off the long side and put it through your border punch.
  6. Secure the navy blue cardstock to the beige 5×7 card with the edge lining up evenly with the fold. Secure the woodland friends in the center of the navy.
  7. Next, carefully add the decorative border to the side of the card leaving a small space between the two pieces of navy.
  8. Add a thoughful friendly sentiment to the inside of your card and mail it to a special friend.

Happy Stamping!!!

NEW Exciting Products

Today we added lots of new clear rubber stamps as well as stamping products that will help you get into the feeling of spring as the snows melt away!

Exciting New Products are:

                                               

Happy Stamping and Happy Spring!!!

Christmas Scrapbook Themes and Ideas

SnowyHolidayWith Christmas quickly appearing on the horizon, it is time to start planning Christmas crafts, make Christmas cards, and plan for spectacular Christmas scrapbook pages. This is all possible and easy with a quick visit to the Christmas Scrapbook Themes page which not only provides ideas for cards and scrapbooks, but also give ideas for photos to take at and around Christmas time, Christmas scrapbook page titles and even a cute Christmas ornament that looks great but is easy to make with clear hobby rubber stamps. Don’t let Christmas catch you unprepared, plan your crafty ideas today.

JUNE Stamp of the Month! – School Tools

School Tools Clear Hobby Stamps School Tools offers ideal clear rubber stamps for teachers & graduation. These clear acrylic stamps are great for decorating your scrapbook art & card making crafts in wonderful Back to School themes! This clear hobby rubber stamp set measures 4″ x 8″ and includes 14 clear stamps Save this month on your School Tools Clear Stamps with a minimum qualifying purchase you get a great discount rate from 25% to 100% off – that’s a FREE stamp!!!

4811-schooltools-b This stamp makes fabulous graduation cards and themes along with the back to school themes that are most obvious.

Below is a Graduation card made with these fun clear stamps

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April Stamp of the Month – Winter Trees

This months fabulous stamp Winter Trees! ssc1013-winter-trees1

Save on this universal clear rubber stamp which was originally designed for a country Christmas. It features beautiful trees and wildlife images. This nature rubber stamp set can easily be used to decorate Halloween cards and pages. and is ideal for designing a landscape card making or hobby scrapbook idea. SAVE this month on your Winter Trees Clear Stamps valued at $14.90!

On a total order of $32.55 (including the stamp of the month) you will immediately receive 25% off the stamp of the month – Winter Trees. Your order total before shipping and applicable taxes will be$28.82! and the savings just keep getting better!

Your Cart Total:
$32.55 $50.20 $67.85 $85.50
YOU SAVE ON Winter Trees:
25% off

$3.73

50% off

$7.45

75% off

$11.18

100% off

$14.90

On Winter Trees You Pay Only: $11.17 $7.45 $3.72 FREE!!!

Clear Stamps Coupon – Spring Discounts

Now you can stock up on dazzling Clear Rubber stamps for less! Use this coupon code to receive an automatic 5% discount on any clear acrylic rubber stamp order of $25 or more. Don’t miss out! Save more on your stamping hobby collection – use the Spring Savings coupon code today.savings

Coupon Code

DISC08003

FREE Embellishments

We are offering all our customers FREE scrapbooking embellishments when they purchase $30 worth of products. Each embellishment Grab Bag contains no less than 30 unique embellishments.

Interesting embellishments include:

  • Tatted lace corners which are great for the corners of pages or for dressing up a special photo.
  • Ribbon wire clips – these fun little wires embellish and ribbon you use on your scrapbook art.
  • Tatted edges – this is an old form of lace that is not often seen anymore – it is a wonderful way to dress up a heritage page.
  • Crocheted butterflies, borders and flowers
  • Gemstones – these are preshaped into fun to use embellishments. Most are in the shape of butterflies or leaves.
  • Tags – These chipboard tags come in a variety of sizes, each one is embellished with pastel patterns and glitter making them fun and easy to use.
  • Arborite Tags – These are very durable tags that are easy to use and adhere to your projects.
  • Sequins and Beads – These are a great way to dress up any project. Combine them with wire for even more fun.
  • There is more…

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Just place your stamp order today and enjoy the fun of embellishing your stamping hobby ideas.

Selection may vary with each bag. Offer is valid through to February 28, 2009

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