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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Tuesday Tutorial: Flipping & Rotating Digis with Word



Sometimes in crafting, I find that I really want a digi to be facing a different direction from how it was drawn. Maybe I want to flip it over (aka "mirror" it), or maybe I just want to rotate it in a slightly different direction. I'm sure I'm not the only one who's had this issue! So for today's Tuesday Tutorial, I thought I'd share how to flip -- a.k.a. "mirror" -- and rotate digis using Microsoft Word. These processes are so very simple, but will give you a lot of flexibility in your crafting, and who doesn't love flexibility? :-)

Please note that this tutorial does assume some basic understanding of digis. If you are brand new to using digis, please visit our Digi Stamps 101 page HERE for directions to get you started. Also, for this tutorial, I'll be using Microsoft Word 2010. If you'd like to follow along with my directions for creating scenes with your digis using Word 2010, but don't currently have this program installed on your computer, you can download a free 60-day-use trial of Microsoft Office 2010 HERE (Microsoft Word is included in the Office suite of programs).

A. Flipping ("Mirroring") Digis Using Word

1. Open a new Word document, and then insert the digi that you would like to work with.



2. In the Word window, click on the digi to select it. A blue "bounding box" will appear around the outside of the digi to show that it is selected.


3. While the digi is selected, the "Format Picture" tools will appear at the top of the Word window. At the far right of this group of tools, locate the Rotate button and click on it.



4. A drop-down menu will appear on the screen. From this menu, select either Flip Horizontal or Flip Vertical, depending on the direction in which you wish to flip the digi.

In the document window, the selected digi will instantly flip so that is now facing the opposite direction that it was, along whichever axis -- horizontal or vertical -- that you selected. Fun, huh, and as I said, so very simple!



B. Rotating Digis Using Word

Now let's say you don't want to flip the image, you just want to rotate it in a slightly different direction? That, too, is very easy to do! You simply follow the same steps as above, but when you reach Step 4, select either Rotate Right 90 Degrees or Rotate Left 90 Degrees.


In the document window, the selected digi will instantly rotate per the option you selected.


Imagine the different ways you could create using these little tricks! For example, to make my sample card today, I simply used two copies of the same digi -- one facing the original direction, and one that I flipped horizontally.


But you could create all kinds of borders, scenes, etc. using a combination of flipped and rotated images. As always, your imagination is the limit!

If you have any questions about this tutorial, please be sure to leave a comment on this post. If you would like a direct reply, please include your email address. Until next time, happy crafting! :-)

Friday, July 26, 2013

"In the Spotlight" and a reminder for Challenge #3

We are half way through Challenge #3 - Christmas in July! But there is still time to enter to win a $10 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps for digital stamps.

Look what Deonna and Dee made to inspire you:
Deonna

Dee Pritschet

Clearly Digi Stamps sponsored the challenge at Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge  and look at these wonderful cards I found over there.


Angie Boutiller

Come play with us in our
CiSC#3 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Any type of crafty project is allowed as long as it meets the theme.
Dates: July 19 (10 am) – Aug 1 (11 pm) Central Time



Thursday, July 25, 2013

Calendar Challenge Part 2


The WINNER from Calendar Challenge Part 1 is:
AJ's Creative Energy
Congratulations!
You have one a $5 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps
 Please contact Cassie (cassandratrask@yahoo.com) for your prize.


The first 3 weeks of the challenge is done and so far I have kept up! Just barely but I managed. Now it is time for Part 2 of the challenge where you have another 3 weeks to make 3 calendar pages!! Even if you didn't get the first 3 done jump right in and you will be closer to having a Calendar done which is the perfect Christmas Gift.



For my inspiration I used Sketch #36 from Sketch -N- Scrap. What is so awesome about this site is that it has BOTH card and scrapbook sketches. The best of both worlds all in one place!!


We are going to challenge each other 
to make and complete a calendar by September.  
I figured we can do 3 pages in 3 weeks....surely we can! For every page you enter during those 3 weeks (up to 3 entries) you will be entered into a drawing for a $5.00 gift code for digital stamps at Clearly Digi Stamps. Then in September we should have a completed calendar! There will be a grand prize!! Anyone who completes a whole calendar (12 pages) will be entered into a drawing to win 1/2 the amount of Clearly Digi Stamps that you used on your calendar. So if you use 12 Clearly Digi Stamps to make the calendar you will win 6 Clearly Digi Stamps of your choice!! You don't have to use CDS images to enter but it will get you more CDS stamps if you win the Grand Prize.
CHALLENGE: 3 calendar pages any size (with or without pictures)
Time: July 25 @ 11 am - Aug 14 @ 11 pm (Central Time)
Prize: $5 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps for digital stamps.
Winner will be announced on Aug 15th @ 10 am (central time) 

Calendar Challenge Part 3 will be posted on 08/17/2013 @ 10 am (Central Time)

* You don't have to make the pages in order. So start out with any month that you have inspiration for!
 CHALLENGE RULES:

  • You may use digis or stamps from any company on your challenge entry. Or no stamps at all but you must meet the requirement of the challenge.
  • If you use a CDS image then you will be entered twice into the drawing.
  • You may enter the Calendar challenge up to 3 times per post.
  • Please, no back posting. Your challenge entry needs to be a new creation.
  • Must link directly to your post that contains your entry.
  • We also ask that you link back to Clearly iStamp.
  • Any submission that does not fit the challenge rules will be eliminated from winning the prize and removed from the challenge.
Please link directly to your project using Mister Linky down below.



We have winners!



A huge thank you to all of the blog hoppers from this last Sunday's hop!  We have some winners to announce.  If your name is on the list, you will be emailed your prize by today.  Congratulations!

Jennifer - Pam D. - The Paper Partner
Deanette - Sarah - Sazzle Dazzle Crafts
Dana - Rachel Taylor - Blossom Cards
Linda - Beth F. - Beth's Beauties

Wednesday, July 24, 2013

CiSC #2 Winners and Top 3!!



 Grab your badge and display it PROUDLY!! It is the 1st ever CiSC Top 3 Badge!!

And now I'm sure you want to know who the random winner is?! I guess I will just show you...
 
Congratulations!!
Prize: $10 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps for digital stamps.
 Please contact Cassie (cassandratrask@yahoo.com) for your prize. 
 


Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Calendar Pages just in time!!

I told you this Calendar Challenge is going to help me get this done otherwise it would still be in the "Need to Finish Pile!!" Which I don't need to add anything else to that pile!
I finished February and March 2014 Calendar Pages for my 12 x 12 Calendar. 
I will post February tonight but March (and hopefully April) will be posted on Thursday, 07/25/2013, with the new challenge to get 3 more pages done!! 
Hope you will join me in completing a calendar by September!






I used another sketch by my friend Melissa W. This sketch was made for our weekend scrapbook retreat that we had in Michigan last weekend. 

Now I'm ready for taking some cute "photo booth" photos of my husband and I!!



Sunday, July 21, 2013

Sunday Blog Hop -- Clean and Simple



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 July is:

CAS -- Clean and Simple

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!  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, July 25th.
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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!

Saturday, July 20, 2013

In the Spotlight and a reminder....

I have a customer SPOTLIGHT to show off.....

Isn't that an awesome April Calendar Page!!
She played in the Calendar challenge where I am challenge you (and me) to make 3 calendar pages in 3 weeks. There are 4 days left in the first round. I'm running late on my last 2 but hope to have them up on Tuesday or Wednesday. 
Come play with me!!

Time: July 2 @ 10 am - July 23 @ 11 pm (Central Time)
Prize: $5 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps for digital stamps.
Winner will be announced on July 24th @ 10 am (central time) 

* You don't have to make the pages in order. So start out with any month that you have inspiration for!


Friday, July 19, 2013

CiSC3 Challenge - Christmas in July!


Today we get to show off the First Ever Clearly iStamp Design Team!!
These ladies made some outstanding work and set the bar pretty high for themselves!!
Come play with us in our
CiSC#3 - CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Any type of crafty project is allowed as long as it meets the theme.
Dates: July 19 (10 am) – Aug 1 (11 pm) Central Time
Prize: $10 gift code to Clearly Digi Stamps for digital stamps. If you use a CDS stamp they will be entered into the drawing twice.
There will also be a Top 3 award!

Check out this inspiration!! Should get you in the mood to start on those Christmas cards!


Debbie McNamee - stocking cap
(she did two because she couldn't decide!!)
Baby It's Cold Outside Digital Image

Debbie McNamee - Joy
 Jolly Joy Digital Image

Jamie Moore
Patchpal Angel Digital Image

Katy Drogos
 Angels Digital Image

Indy
Holiday Nutcrackers Digital Image


Heather Mills
Antique Ornaments Digital Image



Mary Marsh (Guest DT Member)
 Angels Digital Image


Linda Anderson (Clearly Digi Stamps DT)
 Little Bethlehem Color Digital Image



Kathy D. (That's Me!!)
Holiday Nutcrackers Digital Image

CHALLENGE RULES:

  • You may use digis or stamps from any company on your challenge entry. Or no stamps at all but you must meet the requirement of the challenge.
  • If you use a CDS image then you will be entered twice into the drawing.
  • You may only enter the challenge once.
  • Please, no back posting. Your challenge entry needs to be a new creation.
  • Must link directly to your post that contains your entry.
  • We also ask that you link back to Clearly iStamp.
  • Any submission that does not fit the challenge rules will be eliminated from winning the prize and removed from the challenge.
Please link directly to your project using Mister Linky down below.

 

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

It's Digi Release Day at Clearly Digi Stamps!


Hello Everyone!

We have a fabulous line up of new digis for you this month!
What better time to craft than on these hot summer days when the air conditioning is so inviting!
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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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Time For School

by Patrick Dunnegan
Now this set is just to die for!  
Don't we all remember feeling that way under the weight of our schoolwork as kids? 
As much as I hate to say it, it is time to start thinking about BACK TO SCHOOL teacher gifts....yes, seems unbelievable, but true!  I think this little guy would sure brighten a teachers day!
Designed by Patrick Dunnegan. Copyright DunnitAgain Designs. Licensed by CDS.

Go to Time for School Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Vickie O'Dell
Jen Young
Dana Colbourne
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 Dinos 

by Patrick Dunnegan
 What little boy doesn't love Dinos????
Not many!
This set is going to be a hit on your scrapbook pages...
and what about the "You must be ancient" birthday cards you need to make?
Yes, this is a must have for your collection!
Designed by Patrick Dunnegan. Copyright DunnitAgain Desgins. Licensed by CDS.

Go to Dinos Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Dana Colbourne
Deanette Wooster
Vickie O'Dell
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 A Tweet Hello 

by Laurie Wilson
 What a sweet, sweet (or should I say tweet tweet) set this is!
You can never have to many Thinking of You or just Anytime cards in your stash...
and this set is just perfect for that!
Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright Clearly Digi Stamps, LLC.

Go to A Tweet Hello Digital Image



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
 Sarah Taylor
Linda Anderson
Angela Pruisman
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 The Grind

by Laurie Wilson
Who doesn't know a coffee lover?
I think we all have a coffee lover friend that would just adore a card made from this set!
Make sure to check out our Coffee Cup pattern to go with this set below!
Designed by Laurie Wilson.  Copyright Clearly Digi Stamps, LLC.



Go to The Grind Digital Image



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Deanette Wooster
Barb Gmitro Best
Jen Young
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Coffee Cup SVG/PDF

by Lori McCroskey

Created by Lori McCroskey.  Copyright Clearly Digi Stamps.  Samples created by Jen Young.

Go to Coffee Cup SVG/PDF


The DT member who created previews with this svg/pdf:
 Jen Young
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 Such a Crab

by Deedee Anderson
Ha! Ha!  There are all days when we need to give a card with the sentiment, "Sorry I've been such a crab"!
Who knows, this sweet little crab just might get us out of the crab-house!
Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson.  Licensed by Clearly Digi Stamps, LLC.

Go to Such A Crab Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Jerusha Borden
Jennifer Dunn
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 Little Miracles

by Deedee Anderson
What a sweet and simple set.
This set would be just perfect to make some card sets up for that next craft fair, 
or as a gift set to have on hand....don't you think?

Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson. Licensed by Clearly Digi Stamps.

Go to Little Miracles Digital Image



The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Linda Anderson
Dee Pritschet
Jen Young
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 Seashells  

by Deedee Anderson
Now I know we have a lot of vacationers in our midst!
Whether it be to the beach or the river, there are always shells to scrapbook!
They also make the perfect summertime cards!

Design and Copyright by Deedee Anderson.  Licensed by Clearly Digi Stamps, LLC.

Go to Seashells Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Angela Pruisman
Jerusha Borden

Jen Young
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 The Movies

 by Austin Owens
What a perfect set to make a gift card holder...don't you think?
I found out the other day you can go online and order gift codes for Redbox!
Love it....I am going to make a little holder for my gift codes...just perfect!
Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by Clearly Digi Stamps.

Go to The Movies Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Barb Gmitro Best
Dee Pritschet
Austin Owens
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Swimming

by Austin Owens
This set has to make a splash as the heat of the summer sets in!
Make sure to add this to your summer collection!
Designed by Austin Owens. Copyright Austie Bost Stamps. Licensed by Clearly Digi Stamps.

Go to Swimming Digital Image


The DT members who created previews with this digi:
Laurie Wilson
Sarah Taylor
Austin Owens



Thank you so much for joining us today on our digi release day!
Make sure to leave a comment for our talented illustrators and design team!
One little comment can brighten the whole day!