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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

BABY JESUS NUGGET AND MANGER TUTORIAL

Welcome to today's TUESDAY TUTORIAL.  Lisa here with you today.  Its been awhile. Hope you all that celebrated Thanksgiving had a blessed time with family making memories. Personally I cooked my first Turkey in 24 years and destroyed it. Hee. I am now determined to learn how to cook a good turkey.
Getting back to today's Tutorial, I am going to walk you through, step by step, making the adorable manger and nuggets using the new digi Lori McCroskey designed

Here is Lori's example.  She printed out the brown colored manger pieces onto white cardstock and assembled.  In my tutorial I will be showing you another way to make it...printing onto colored cardstock (Kraft) and printed out the pieces that are uncolored for the manger.

Here you can see I filled up my 8 1/2 x 11 piece of Kraft cardstock with enough pieces to make 5 mangers. I put them side by side.  I will cut them apart where they touch using my paper trimmer to get a straight cut. I used the png images and arranged them in Microsoft Publisher. You just need to make sure you leave at least 1/4" from the edges because the computer will cut that much off when it prints.

Now score along the four outter tabs and in the center from the side edges.

Now fold along the score lines. I folded so the score lines of the manger will be on the bottom of this piece and the little tabs are folded so the tape will go against the printed lines....they'll get hidden when assembled.

This is optional.....I embossed the manger pieces using my Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Distressed Stripes.

After I embossed the pieces I sponged all the edges (front and back)....again this is optional. I am just giving you options. I want this to be special.

I printed out a colored manger side to use as a guide for assembling my side pieces.

I placed two strips of Score Tape to adhere the top piece.

I adhered the sides and punched holes in the one on the left to show you that I inserted gold mini brads.

Here's the backs of them to show you how I bent my brads inward so they won't show outside of the manger.

I cut my score tape in half length wise to fit my tabs.

You will find the edges of the manger match up with the side edges just right.

Here is our manger. Ready to add a filler (if you like).

I printed out my colored baby Jesus nugget wrappers onto a light weight white cardstock. You can even use copy paper.  Again I arranged them in Microsoft Publisher using the png images. I made them touch each other so I can cut them apart at one swipe with my paper trimmer on each row.

I sponged the edges of the nugget wrapper to match the sponged edges of the manger.  I also cut out another baby Jesus and sponged him.

Just place  a piece of score tape at each end on the back of the nugget wrapper.

Wrap the wrapper around your Hershey Nugget and adhere. I placed a small piece of dimensional tape on the back of my cut out Baby Jesus.

I placed some filler in my manger and topped with my Baby Jesus Nugget. This is the cutest project made so easy with Lori's digital image.  I hope you found this tutorial helpful and have fun making your own gifts for friends, family, teachers, party favors etc.

Enjoy each and every day of this blessed holiday season. 

QUESTIONS FROM COMMENTS:
One more question ... Is there a way to print out the Jesus nugget wrappers on the Avery mailing labels usually used for these types of projects instead of printing on cardstock and manually cutting out?

Yes!  In Word, you simply go to the Mailing tab, labels, choose label Avery 8160, create page, Insert/Picture, choose the nugget label and then fill your page by repeating the insert function or copy and paste!  So simple!


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Friday, November 23, 2012

We have a Winner for the Sunday Blog Hop!



Here is our November Blog Hop Winner!

Chosen from Dana's blog, Reliving Tomorrow, our November blog hop winner is Jessi Fogan and her blog, One Crafty Mama! Congratulations Jessi!!

Please email Cassie (cassandratrask@yahoo.com) to claim your $25 gift card for digital images!

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Sunday Blog Hop -- Thank You


Hello Friends!

Welcome to our Monthly 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 November is:
Thank You
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!
November's prize is:
$25 gift certificate to Clearly Digi Stamps for Digital Images
WINNER:  The winner will be randomly chosen from comments received on DT member blogs. The winner will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, November 22nd.
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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 the gift code!
Thanks for hopping with us!  
Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!


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Friday, November 16, 2012

Clearly Inspired Challenge #64 (CIC64)


It's a busy week here at Clearly iStamp!  On Tuesday, DeeDee gave us a wonderful tutorial that you won't want to miss.  Yesterday was the new release of so many fabulous digital sets (if you missed it, scroll down and be sure to check out the CDS store!)  This weekend is our Monthly Blog Hop, so you'll want to make sure and come back, because there is a BIG prize as always!  Right now, we have a new Clearly Inspired Challenge for you!  This one is either easy or hard, depending on your style ;)

Clean and Simple

With the Holidays around the corner and everyone in a rush, we want to see some Clean and Simple cards!  If you were here for the last challenge, you know we have a fabulous Featured Digi called MEOWS that our darling Lisa designed:


Our DT came up with some fantastic cards showcasing their CAS abilities:

Linda Anderson -- featured digi MEOWS

Lisa Lara -- designer of our featured digi MEOWS



Cassie Trask -- featured digi MEOWS

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 Digi Stamps.  You have until Thursday, December 6th at midnight to enter this challenge to be eligible for the prizes at the end of the month. . .that's 3 whole weeks! Be as creative as you can while sticking to the theme.  Remember, only one entry per person, please :)
We can't wait to see what you come up with!


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Thursday, November 15, 2012

November Digi Day at CDS!


Hello Everyone!
Oh my, do we have a line up for you today!  I hope you enjoy playing with all of these new digis as much as I have!

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.

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  Digis by Laurie Wilson

What a classic image for a Christmas card or scrapbook....a Holly Wreath.  I have this one printed off in many sizes to see what gift bags, scrapbooks, cards and tags I can come up with for this beautiful set!

Holly Wreath Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.




The DT members who created previews with this digi:

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This set is just simply adorable.....transferred from a stamp set illustrated by a past CDS illustrator, Laurie Wilson has taken it to the next level by colorizing it!  Simply adorable for so many Christmas projects as you can see by all the samples!

Jolly Joy Digital Image

Colorization and papers by Laurie Wilson, additions by Lori McCroskey and Laurie Wilson. Copyright CDS.

 Go to Jolly Joy Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Angela Puisman
Lisa Lara
Lori McCroskey

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Cars, cars, cars!  Boys like cars....and we want to make sure to have images to make our boys some cards!

Corvette Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:

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Make sure to grab this mini set to go with your Corvette!

Cool Ride Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Any of these images are sure to cheer a friend or relative who is feeling a little under the weather!

Get Well Critters Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Think beyond cards.....why not a little desk frame with this peaceful image and a scripture?  My husband would love that!

 Watermill Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Lori McCroskey

Looking for something unique to give your Sunday School class or use as a witnessing tool?  What a SWEET way to tell others about Jesus!  Made to fit around your Hershey Nugget bars, this set is sure to be a hit!

Baby Jesus Nuggets Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT member who created previews with this digi:
Lori McCroskey


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Put them on the front of your cards or inside....either way, they are a great way to Praise Jesus for the Season!  The next three sets are a must have for your digi collection!

Christmas Blessings Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:

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Christmas Card Sentiments Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:

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Christmas Scriptures Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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This set will make up some adorable little tags for all of your Christmas treasures!

Designer Label Christmas Tags Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:

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What a yummy set!  I had so much fun creating with this little set....so much chocolate, so little time!

Chocoholic Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.
 


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Lori Ulrich
Lisa Lara
Lori McCroskey

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Don't forget this simple item to print and bind for gifts!  My family all love their Birthday Calendars as it never expires!  Just put the name of the birthday person on the correct number line and use year after year!

Birthday Calendar Rectangle Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Vickie O'Dell
Lori McCroskey

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Use this Birthday Calendar with coasters or any square project!

Coaster Calendar Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey. Copyright Clear Dollar Stamps.


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This little cross is free for you to play with!

Peace for the Journey Cross Digital Image


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Digis by Austin Owens

What cute little gifts!  You are going to love adding these to your projects!

 Simple Gifts 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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BRRRRRRRRRRRRR......don't you love crafting when it is cold outside?  Add this set to your collection so you can do just that!

Baby It's Cold Outside Color Digital Image


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


The DT member who created previews with this digi:

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Baby It's Cold Outside 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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What a cute set!  Perfect for all kinds of kids and tween projects!

Curly Girsl 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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I just love flower images for cards!  Perfect for any time of the year!

Decorative Flowers Digital Image

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


The DT member who created previews with this digi:

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Decorative Flowers and Wreaths Digital Image

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

The DT member who created previews with this digi:

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Digis by Lisa Lara

What a sweet little set!  Oh my goodness, I can't wait to find the time to create some card sets for friends!  Perfect for gift tags too!

Dangles 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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Do you know someone who has moved?
Giving a gift to a friend?
Having a Christmas Open house?
Then this cute little set is for you!

Happy Houses Digital Image

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


The DT members who created previews with this digi:



Thank you so much for spending this time with us and sharing your creative juices!
Make sure to visit our Design Team blogs and let them know how much you love their work!

Hope your day is filled with Blessings and stamping galore!


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