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Friday, March 22, 2013

Clearly Inspired Challenge #71 -- CIC71



Hello, crafty friends!  Welcome to the Clearly Inspired Challenge!  We had such an amazing number of participants for the last challenge, and we're hoping for the same from this one.  This will be our last Clearly Inspired Challenge until after the summer, so we would love to have a huge number to go out with a bang!  Remember the more that play, the more that win!  Our new challenge is:

Anything Goes

We want to see any type of project. . .cards, scrapbook pages, altered items.  Before you submit, please read our CHALLENGE GUIDELINES.  Take a look at the featured digital set that you could win just for playing along:


Now for some DT Inspiration:


Laura Nehring -- BUMBLES digital set


Linda Anderson --  CUTE CRITTERS digital set


Cassie Trask -- featured digital set LITTLE OCTOPUS

Please link directly to your project using Mister Linky down below.  We also ask that you link back here to Clearly Inspired Challenges sponsored by Clearly Digital Stamps.  You will have 2 weeks to complete the challenge and winners will be announced here on Friday, April 5th.  Be as creative as you can, and please remember ONLY ONE ENTRY PER PERSON :)


Thursday, March 21, 2013

We have Winners!


A huge thanks to all who hopped along with us!  We have some winners to announce.  If your name is on the list, you will be emailed your prize today.  Congratulations!

WINNERS:
JEN - Pia from Pias Papir og Perler
JENNIPHER - Patty from Hap Scrappy
CASSIE - Natalie from Delightful Details
SARAH T. - Gail from I Like Paper
LISA - Lisa K. from Lady Bug Stampers
KATHY - Debbie from Debbie's Dash of This and That
LINDA - Brandi from The Squareheaded Stamper


Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Give something SWEETER for Easter than candy....


This year, give something SWEETER than candy for Easter....give the gift of Jesus!

 There are so many right in our own neighborhoods that don't know about Jesus, and now is the perfect time to tell all your "neighbors" about him.  If you are like me, the heart is willing, but the words.....are well....just not there when it comes time to say them.  I've been praying about this AGAIN recently, and I have a few tools that I am going to begin to use that I think you would like too!
 
 This little Witnessing Pocket holds all your tracts, gospels, and invite cards to church!
When you go out to eat, see someone at the store, or feel God leading, you have a little pocket of witnessing tools to give to your "neighbor!"


First, I have been reading the book by Mark Cahill, One Thing You Can't Do In Heaven.  What is that?  Everyone in heaven is saved....so the one thing you can't do is witness about Jesus!  This is an answer to prayer....Mark Cahill gives so many practical ways to share your faith....A MUST READ!  

Second, I have ordered some tracts from Living Waters (click here to view the tracts they have available) which really hit the mark with showing people that they need the Lord.  You really need to go read some of them!

Third, is I have ordered some Gospel of John booklets to include, when I feel God leading.  The Pocket Testament League (http://www.ptl.org) has many styles to fit your crafting needs :-)  This link takes you directly to the little gospel booklets:  http://www.ptl.org/code/products.php?group=Gospels.

This is one that I have:


 I think I'll order this one next :-)

Third, I am putting together these little packets to hand to my "neighbors" as I am out running errands.  I am going to pray each day that I go out, that the Lord shows me who He is calling to receive His message that day!

So let's get started!

First, you will need to print out the Witnessing Pocket Base PDF and trim out by hand, or pull the SVG cutting file into your computer program to send to your cutting machine.


I have put little notches in the pocket to guide you where to score the pocket.
Just follow the notches across the pocket to score them.


 On the side flaps, put Scor-tape (or any 1/4 tape of your choice) on the outer flap. 
Only put the Scor-tape up as far as the bottom section folds up.
 

Next, fold the pocket up as shown.

 Next, score the flap at the notches and put 1/2 inch tape on the flap.
 Join the flap to the top of the pocket.
Fill with all of your witnessing goodies!
I filled mine with a Gospel of John, a Tract, and an invitation card from my church.
I think I will add a little note of personal testimony in mine too!
 Add some images from our Digital Line....take a look at what I've created with some of our Easter Digis!

This one is made from Peep Peeps

The sentiment is part of a little freebie file that I put together for you!
Find the link to the free file at the end of this tutorial :-)




This Witnessing Pocket is from Jesus Paid It All Digital Image:
 
The above flowers I have layered to give dimension to my pocket design.
 


I closed the flaps with little pieces of self adhesive Velcro:
 
 Let me know if you have any questions! 



Get this FREE little sentiment "God loves all His Peeps" here!

 
Get your FREE Witnessing Pocket SVG/PDF/JPG/PNG files free here!

I hope that you enjoy your free files....I would love to see any Witnessing Pockets you create!

I'll keep you posted on the delivery of all my Easter pouches!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and crafting galore!


Sunday, March 17, 2013

Sunday Blog Hop -- Spring Cleaning



Welcome to the Clearly Digital 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 March is:

Spring Cleaning

Now for some hopping!
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!  There was a great response to the way we changed things up last month with the prize, so we are keeping that change!  Each DT member is showcasing a digital image, and you could win that image!  There will be a winner from each participating DT member's blog.  
WINNER:  The winners will be randomly chosen from comments received on DT member blogs. The winners will be announced on the CDS blog Thursday, March 21st.
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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!


Have fun hopping, my friends, and be sure to leave comments along the way!  You could be the winner of a digital image!
Thanks for hopping with us!  
Hope your day is filled with blessings and stamping galore!

Friday, March 15, 2013

March Digi Day at CDS!



Hello Everyone!

It's time for another digi release day today!  This just makes it feel more like spring with something fresh and new to craft with....don't you think?

Once again, our illustrators have come up with some adorable digis this month....including some for those tweens in your life!
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But first.......
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.
  {Click Here} for a little tutorial and FREE digi that will help you learn the ropes!
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Digis by Deedee Anderson

If this digi doesn't make you feel like creating and celebrating our upcoming Spring weather, nothing will!  You can get this set as an outline image to paper piece or color in yourself, or enjoy the pastel palette of colors that are ready to print and create some card sets for friends and family!

This set is next on my "to do list" of cards sets to make!
Remember, you can make cards sets with our Digi Sets to sell at craft fairs and bazaars!
{Two things:  They must be hand made and just remember to put our copyright on the creation....we sure appreciate it!}

Rainy Day Digital Image

Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson.  Licensed by CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Aren't these images just adorable!  Personally, I am going to make cards up to send to my Sunday School kids, and I'm sure I have a ton of friends who would love to get any card made with these!

I love how Deedee combines scriptures and sayings in her sets!

Hello Spring Digital Image

Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson.  Licensed by CDS.
 


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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I put out the challenge to my illustrators this month to come up with some sets that tweens would love to scrapbook with....and they each did a fantastic job!  I am teaching a scrapbooking class at my girl's homeschool coop this semester, and the girls just snatch up these digis when I print them for them to use on their pages!

Lots of Thoughts Digital Image

Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson.  Licensed by CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Lisa Lara

Here is another digi created with my tween scrapbookers in mind!  What must you put on each scrapbook page?  Journaling, dating, embellishments, titles.....and this set has it all!  I can't wait for the girls to make a page with this....maybe we'll put some snapshots of them on the blog to see what they come up with!  

Fun, fun, fun!

 Cool Camera 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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This set is going to make the cutest journaling/scrapbooking set!  Think of the gifts you can make with this set....if you can't picture it, stay tuned, as I am going to put a gift set together as a blog tutorial in the next month!

Cool Tape 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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Don't you just love getting recipe cards with yummy new delights to try?
I sure do!
Many years ago, a friend gave me a set of cute recipe cards with her favorite recipes written on them.  Not only do I remember her every time I pull them out of the drawers, but I just love seeing her personal handwriting on them....just makes me feel cozy....know what I mean?

Make sure to hop over to my new personal blog to see the creations I made with them in detail....
Lori McCroskey

Home Cookin Recipe Cards 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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Now Lisa is talking my LOVE LANGUAGE!
Just print, trim, and you're done!
Everyone has time for that....right?

Lisa has taken her recipe cards and saved them as a PDF file so you can just open and print....you don't have to take the time to arrange them on a page.....yep, just open and print!

Thank you Lisa!

Home Cookin EZ Print Recipe Cards PDF

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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Digis by Laurie Wilson

You know, we have so many awesome colored digis EVERY MONTH, that I just don't have time to make them all up....truly!  This set is another card set opportunity just waiting for the making!

Use this set for Easter and friendship....so cute!  Make a basket to put the cards in....what a wonderful Easter present for my Mom, MIL, and Aunt who come to my house on Easter!

Spring Trimmings Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Wow.
So pretty.
No matter how you design this card, it is going to be beautiful!  Laurie does such a wonderful job creating things to make our crafting look beautiful....doesn't she?

Josephine Clematis Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Now I know that there are a ton of dog lovers out there that need this set!
You're not a dog lover?
But your friends and family are?  What nice card gifts, memory books, and note pads you can make for them all!

Doggies and Things Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.



The DT member who created previews with this digi:
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No, we didn't forget our kitty lovers!
My husband works with a lady that LOVES cats....I think she will need a desk set made from these digis!

Kitties and Things Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:


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Yes, Jesus paid it all for us.  Now we need to tell everyone we come in contact with about him....this set is the perfect set to do that this month....invite them to church and let God touch their hearts!

Jesus Paid it All Color Digital Image

Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright CDS.



The DT members who created previews with this digi:


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Digis by Lori McCroskey


This set you may recognize from a previous stamp set and die set....but now you can get it as a digital image!  I have also included SVG files for you to cut the cross out of your favorite cardstock!

Cross Messages Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey.  Copyright CDS.


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
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Every friend needs a pick me up....why not do that for your friend today with this sentiment art set!

Christian Friendship Digital Image

Designed by Lori McCroskey.  Copyright CDS.



The DT member who created previews with this digi:
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Digis by Austin Owens


More Tween fun from Austie! 
Don't you just love the cell phone?
My scrappin' girls are going to love this set!

Tween Fun 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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HOW CUTE!
Who knew I could fall in love with a bandaid?  LOL!
These are perfect for scrapbook page accents and get well cards!

Bandaids 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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Here is a set that will come in handy when creating for that man in your life!
Too cute!

Everyone is a Genius Digital Image

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

Go to Everyone is a Genius Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Vickie O'Dell
Jennipher Lowery
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Such a cute set!
Most girls I know have a shoe fetish, so it is perfect for all females, right? 
I have a friend that believes (as well as me!) if you find something you like, you buy it in every color....she is soooooo getting a card from this set!

Shoe Mania Digital Image

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



The DT members who created previews with this digi:



Thank you so much for spending some of your precious time with us here today!  Please leave us a comment and let us know what you think of our release this month!

Hope your day is filled with blessings and creating galore!