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Key to My Heart Card...

Yes, the new "send it clear card" is the key to my hear :) t!! Clear Scraps will take you to the next level of card making. This fun and exciting new product is a must for all card makers out there. I am loving it!!! Today, let me share  this card I made with this awesome product.  And since Valentines day is just around the corner :)  - what better and clear way to send a powerful message to the one we love!!!

Valentines day card for my hubby!!

Supplies used: Clear Scraps, Heart Send It Clear Card ;  Clear Scraps Keys & Locks Embellishments;  Paper by My Minds Eye and Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink.

 

Thank you once again for being with us!!! until next time..........it's me Adora!!

 

Making cards the Clear Scraps way!

                                              These cards are sooo fun! Hey there!
                                             Rita Barakat here with another example
                                          on what you can do with the new fabulous
                                                     Clear Scraps Clear Cards!

I know that your first instinct is to completly cover

the card but I couldn't help but leave it, just keeping it sweet & simple!
(Papers are Ta Da Creative Studios)

CHA HOT LIST!!!!!

Good morning Clear Scraps Fans!!!

We are definitely excited about CHA, have you heard the news???

Clear Scraps NEW RELEASE made the TOP 20 HOT LIST!

Check it out!!!

http://craftandhobby.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/the-cha-hot-20-announced-for-the-2012-winter-show/

 

And one more link 

http://www2.craftandhobby.org/

We are so honored to be a part of the Top 20 Hot List. This is going to be an amazing year!

More bang for your buck!

Hi blog readers! Tonya here today to share with you a little tip about how to use your acrylic shapes twice...getting more for your money.  For this particular project I used one of the word shapes...Expressions small Hope.

As most of you know if you have worked with Clear Scraps acrylic before, all of our acrylic comes with a film on both sides to protect it from scratches until you are ready to use it. For this particular technique you want to make sure that you leave the film ON. We're going to use it for a mask for misting! 

                                              

                                             

For this techniqueI just layed my acrylic word across three tags that were sitting on top of a piece of scratch paper. Misted over the top with green mist. Removed my word and rinsed it off in some water so that it was ready to use again at some other time. To accent the word just a bit more I took a paper piercer and poked little holes around the outline of the letters.

                                              

Hope this gave all of you an idea on how to extend the use of your acrylic! Thanks for stopping by today.

Tonya-Clear Scraps Design Team

Tiny Album

Hello everyone, it's me Adora!! Today I will share with you the smallest album I have ever made and I 'm loving it :)  I used  the Clear Scraps Acrylic Deco Mini Album .  What a fun great mini  to  work on.  I love that there are many great ideas for this minis such as clip on a purse; a tote bag; or even clip on the outside of a bigger stand alone album..  Most of all it's fun and fast to make!

Here are the supplies I used; Tim Holtz Vintage Papers; Making Memories Frame & Buttons; 7G Stickers;  & Martha Stewart Punch!



Thanks for peeking !!! Have a crreative day! Until next time!  

Adora

Send it Clear and Count your blessings

Good morning Clear Scraps friends!

Today, I wanted to show you another Send it Clear card debuting this year from Clear Scraps 2012 New Release. This design is called Bellgrave.

Clear Scraps new acrylic cards can be used for more than just creating cards, in this card featuring Belgrave I chose to create a desk décor item with a mini built in monthly calendar.

I started off by using an embossing template to distress the front flaps of the card. I then cut out pattern paper and applied Gesso to it, immediately placing it on the back flap facing the front of the card. This acts as a gluing medium as well as helping to illuminate the embossed impressions on the acrylic.

Since I turned this into a miniature decor item, I used my crop o' dile to create ribbon holes to attach my card together.

When you open the card up, it has a motivational message, some stamping, and a sweet calendar on the right inside flap.

I found a free calendar at about.com, printed it off, and cut out the months as uniformly as possible (I am terrible at that!) then adhered them together along the top only using Best Creations Rubber Cement. It took 3 applications of rubber cement, but it will act kind of like a sticky note, allowing my husband to tear away one month at a time.

For the photo on the left flap, I added foam dots behind it to match the thickness of the right flap, so when this is closed, the front of the card matches up nicely.

I wonder what else you could use these gorgeous clear cards for? Could you imagine this on a scrapbook page? Until next time, hope you have a wonderful day.

xoxo,
Leah C

SUPPLIES USED:
Acrylic: Clear Scraps Belgrave Card
Patterned Paper: JilliBean Soup
Stamp: Love, Elsie
Ink: Ranger Distress Ink; Ranger Alcohol Ink
Rub-ons: Hambly Screen Prints; Lasting Impressions
Ribbon: Michael’s
Paint: Bob Ross Gesso
Alpha Stickers: Adorn It
Border Stickers: Crate Paper; Ki Memories; My Minds Eye
Marker: Copics (YR18)
Glue: Beacons 3-in-1; Scotch ATG; Best Test Rubber Cement; Recollections Foam Dots
Tools: Zutter ½” Round it all; We R Memory Keepers Crop O’ Dile; CuttleBug; Provocraft Embossing Template
Other: Free printable 2012 Calendar from about.com

We Have A WINNER!

Good morning Clear Scraps Friends,

The blog hop was a huge success and thank you all for spreading the word!

The Design Team had some amazing projects, even if you are just now finding us, please hop through the blogs for inspiration.

We are excited to see you at CHA as well, don't forget to stop by and see us at BOOTH # 1192.

 

So tell us today what your favorite new product is from Clear Scraps Winter 2012 collection?

 

Now on to the winner...Carol Douglass come on down!

Please email contest@clearscraps.com with your information.

 

Send it Clear Heart card

Hello friends! Leah here with you today to show you another Send it Clear card, with a closure buckle in the shape of a heart. It is one of 8 new designs this year and they are absolutely phenomenal to create with!

On the front of the card I lined the edges with a frilly ribbon and rhinestones, as well as covered the heart in pattern paper.

When you open the card you have plenty of room to write a message to a friend or sweetheart. I wanted to keep this card simple, so I added in a new Clearly Accent Embellishment flourish. I wanted the flourish to match the heart pattern paper on the front of the card, so I used my Copic marker BG23 to color in the flourish.

I then stamped and colored a simple sentiment and glued it to the top of the flourish inside the card. I love that I can see the sentiment from the front of the card. The beauty of the card being completely clear, is there are numerous possibilites when it comes to designing with it!

And what is really cool are the see through envelopes that come with your card.

If you look closely, you can see the card in the envelope. The only thing waiting to mail this, is the postage!

Come check out all the new releases at CHA, this year we're in booth #1192! Some fabulous make n takes are planned you do not want to miss out on!

Crafty hugs,

Leah

New Release For The New Year Blog Hop!!!**Giveaway**

Welcome to the New Release For The New Year Blog Hop!!!

Its that time again, Clear Scraps proudly introduces the new lines for Spring 2012!

This blog hop shares what our design team has done with the latest and greatest Clear Scraps creations!

Clear Scraps is so excited to announce the newest addition to our designs "Send It Clear" a collection of 

easy to create cards that have a unique and special flare. They are sure to be treasured and remembered. 

The Grand Prize today is a set of 4 beautiful Send It Clear Cards (to be shipped in Feb.)

along with a set of Clearly Accent Embellishments!! (your choice)

You do not want to miss the opportunity to win big!

We also have new "Clearly Accent Embellishments" and new Mini Albums, this year is a must have-must see year.

The New Release For The New Year Blog Hop begins on the January 19th and ends on January 21st @ 11:00pm Eastern time. 

Winners will be posted on January 23rd, be sure to come back to see if you won!

There are FOUR ways to enter!!

#1 Hop & comment on all the blogs

#2 Follow the Clear Scraps Blog

#3 Follow the Clear Scraps Design Team Blogs (all of them)

#4 LIKE the Clear Scraps facebook page! (leave a comment on the Facebook page, so we know)

Now get to hopping!

Here is the complete New Release For The New Year Blog Hop order-

Clear Scraps (You are here)

Cathy S.

Leah C.

Rita B.

Pinky H.

Tonya D.

Irene T.

Adora C.

Clear Scraps Facebook Page (Bonus entry)

 

Facebook GIVEAWAY & Blog Hop Announcement!

Good morning Clear Scraps Fans! Are you loving the new Clear Scraps designs as much as we are?

Well, hang on to your hats, we have a special BLOG HOP starting TOMORROW!!!! 

New Release For The New Year Blog Hop January 19-21st with a special GIVEAWAY. 

Today we have a special FACEBOOK giveaway, if you are not a Facebook fan, head over now to WIN this amazing Momenta Prize Package!

We are headed for 2000 fans and have 20 prizes to giveaway. 

2000 fans in 2012!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clear-Scraps/70440658130

Don't forget to say HELLO to Momenta from Clear Scraps!
http://www.facebook.com/mymomenta

Baby Embellishments!

Hello Clear Scraps fans!!!! I am so excited that we can start to share with you the new products for 2012 .  I'm loving all of it! :)  You have to stay tune for more!!!   Today, I will share this layout I made, using the new  Acrylic Baby Embellishments.   I love them, they're adorable!   You can use it  to embellish  cards, layouts  and all kinds of baby projects. 

Here's a closer look! I use Stazon ink to color and stamp it. Very easy and fast! 

I also used; Tim Holtz Vintage Shabby Collection; Making Memories Buttons, QQ Angel for Title, 7G Sticker and Technique Tuesday Stamp.

Enjoy and happy scrapping!!! until next time, ADORA!

Send It Clear Is Finally Here! 2012 NEW RELEASE PREVIEWS!

 

Good morning, Pinky here,

I am super excited this week because I finally get to 

share Clear Scraps projects I have been working on for months now!

Clear Scraps has created beautiful new lines this year, 

this is JUST ONE of the many new designs, the new SEND IT CLEAR line!!

Acrylic cards already shaped and created for you to decorate, embellish, emboss and make your very own- plus each one comes with a clear envelope and the clear stickers to adhere it together. I LOVE THEM!

 

For this one I decided to use alcohol ink and create a stained look, then while the ink was still wet I dusted it with gliter, I love the look.

I added the paper embellishments and a flower for the closure. 

It was so fun to make and so very unique, I am sure it will be loved.

Now hurry over to the Clear Scraps website and check out all the new goodies! This week is going to be amazing!!!!

Don't forget about the blog hop on January 19th as well, it's all new and all fun! You can win these amazing Send It Clear products too!

Pinky- Clear Scraps Design Team

A little Grace...

Dont you just love banners?

There is so much you can do with a banner especially clear ones!

I know alot of people pick a word for the new year-

maybe you could make a banner with that word as a reminder!

supplies:

Clear Scraps banner, Faber- Castell Design Memory Craft Gelatos,

Spellbinders Die, Thickers, ZVA flowers.

stringed pearls & tulle

Happy craftig!

Classy Little Cards With Acrylic

Good morning from PINKY! 

Happy crafty Thursday....if you are afraid to try acrylic, making a card is the absolutely easiest way to jump in and try it. No need for anything special, just a piece of Clear Scraps acrylic (I used the Clear Scraps 12X12 sheet) paper and embellishments. All I did for this cute masculine card was....

use my trimmer to trim the acrylic to 4X5, then ink the edges with black StazOn ink. Remember StazOn is a Clear Scraps recommended ink because it is solvent based. 

After that I trimmed out a 1X5" border and a 4X5 1/4" paper. I used Beacon 3N1 to adhere to strip to the top of the acrylic, leaving the paper above about 1/4" and I glued it to the back piece of paper.

  

You can easily open and close the card, adding your writing or sentiments after it dries. A perfect way to introduce yourself to acrylic and creating with acrylic. 

It is easy and really makes a project you can be proud of. Plus it is so unique and fun. I am so excited about the new releases coming up, you just have to check back! It is going to be an amazing year!

Pinky- Clear Scraps Design Team

More Acrylic Cone ..

I love it so much I have to make another one! :) It really makes a great little gift.  We all love handmade gifts, they are always special and fun.  I made a smaller version of the first one  I made.  I used the 8" acrylic circle and made the the acrylic birds using some of my left over  acrylic scraps. I stamped the acrylic and cut out, then color it with stazon. 

Here's a  closer look.  The flowers are by Prima, tag by K&Co and bird stamp  by Martha Stewart. Oh, and I love dress forms, I have a little collection of it!! :)

Until next time! :)

Adora