Category: 88 And Clear - Crystal Komara

A Tropical Hello

8/23/2021

Hello and welcome back from the weekend! I hope you found a little time to do something crafty. Can you tell that I'm trying to squeeze out the last of my summer-y themed cards before I dive head first into all things fall and Halloween!? I'm already behind because I'm seeing lots of those cards already out there on Pinterest and Instagram. So, consider yourself prepared for that awkward time of the year when it's summer, Halloween, fall AND Christmas all in just a few cardmaking days!

Today's card is a little bit different from what I typically create because most of the images used on this card are not stamped at all! They are ephemera pieces from the Cool Summer release at 88 and Clear. In fact, the ONLY thing that is stamped on this card is the "hello" sentiment. The great thing about using ephemera for cards is that they come together really quickly.

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using the Funky Die cover plate from Gina Marie Designs, I die cut the frame from white cardstock. I placed a 5 1/4" x 4" piece of Tangy Berry sugar stock behind the lattice frame. I ran both sheets of the Cool Summer ephemera through my Brother Scan and Cut 2 e-cutting machine to cut all the images out for me, in lieu of fussy cutting them. I adhered all of the die cut ephemera pieces down the left side of the card in a pattern that was pleasing to my eye. For some of the pieces I used regular Tomboy Adhesive to adhere them, on others I used 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. On a piece of white cardstock, I stamped the "hello" sentiment in Tangy Berry sugar cube and used a 2" circle punch to punch out the sentiment. Lastly, I put a coat of Clear Wink of Stella on the printed ephemera to add a little bit of sparkle.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have an amazing week!

XO, Crystal

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Pop It

8/20/2021

Hello friends and happy Thursday! Yesterday I shared a beautiful watercolored butterfly card with you that was inspired by the monthly mood board colors at 88 and Clear. Today I have created two more cards using different products from 88 and Clear, but I still continued using that same color palette.

Here is the August mood board that I used as my color inspiration:

Card details:

*Please note that both of these cards were made using the same materials, however one card was designed to be held vertically and the other horizontally.

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. I cut a 5 1/4" x 4" piece of Black Taffy sugar stock as my first mat and then cut a 5" x 3 3/4" piece of white cardstock to layer on top. On that top layer of white cardstock, I used an ink splatter grunge stamp to stamp ink in Sour Lime, Sour Mist and Tangy Berry (all from 88 and Clear). I printed out the balloon animals from the Pop It digital stamp set by 88 and Clear. I colored the balloon animals with Copic markers and used my Brother Scan and Cut 2 e-cutting machine to cut the images out, in lieu of fussy cutting. I adhered three of the balloons to each card using 3M foam adhesive. I placed three short pieces of knotted lime green twine underneath each balloon. I printed out the coordinating sentiments from the Pop It digital stamp set and adhered a sentiment to the lower right side of each card using 3M foam adhesive.

I hope you have enjoyed these fun birthday cards! Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal

Watercolored Boho Wings

8/18/2021

Today's card was inspired by the August mood board at 88 and Clear. I have been on the Design Team for this company for a couple years now and recently began creating a mood board to help spark creativity. Using these colors as my inspiration, I have already created four very different cards this month! Be sure to follow along on Instagram and my IG stories for all the latest behind-the-scenes fun!

Here is the August mood board with fresh and bright summer-y colors:

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using the Whimsy Stamps Lattice A2 die, I created the background from white cardstock. I stamped the two butterflies from the Boho Wings stamp set by 88 and Clear in Versamark ink and heat embossed each with gold embossing powder. I watercolored the butterflies with Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers. I fussy cut the butterflies and adhered them to the card using 3M foam adhesive. I stamped the sentiment "always smile" in Versamark ink and heat embossed it also with gold embossing powder. I used a 2" circle punch to punch the sentiment out and adhered it to the card also using 3M foam adhesive.

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal

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July 5 for $5

7/19/2021

Did you know that each month 88 and Clear offers a "5 for $5" workshop? For just $5.00 you can watch a Facebook Live cardmaking workshop with 88 and Clear owner and designer extraordinaire Richard Garay, aka "RG." You receive step-by-step instructions and a link to create five projects along with RG and the team. This months' "5 for $5" workshop features the digital stamp set "Best Day."

Details:

With this workshop you will create 5 projects - 3 cards and 2 tags. (See images above and below).
You will receive an email with instructions and a direct link to view the class.
The class will go live on Facebook on July 19. However, you can watch the class on replay at any time convenient to you!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE JULY "5 for $5" CLASS TODAY!!

Other available online classes:

Farmhouse Christmas

88 and Clear is also offering the "Farmhouse Christmas" workshop live on Facebook on July 24th!

In this class you will receive:

One pack of 12 x 12 printed paper and ephemera
Kits to create 4 mini slim cards and a mini book using the build-an-album kit by PhotoPlay
You will also receive an email to download a digital pack of 6×6 prints and sentiments

This workshop will be held live on Facebook on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10am PST. However, don't worry, if you can't attend the "live event," you can always catch a replay on the 88 and Clear Facebook page!

So sign up for this fabulous offer today! Click HERE to register.

Love Sent

5/28/2021

Hello friends and happy Friday! Yay for long holiday weekends and to the official start (hopefully) of a MUCH better looking summer than 2020! Today I am sharing a slimline card created using two brand new digital stamp sets from 88 and Clear. Both the "Love Sent" and "Strong Enough" digital stamp sets will be released and available for purchase in early June. So, I hope you enjoy this special sneak peek!

Card details:

This slimline card measures 8 1/2" x 3 1/2." The base is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using a piece of patterned yellow miscellaneous paper, I die cut the first mat to 8 1/4" x 3 1/4." I printed out the images from both the "Love Sent" and "Strong Enough" digital stamp sets on Neenah White cardstock. I used Copic markers to color the images and then fussy cut them by hand. I die cut three scalloped circles from white cardstock and placed them vertically down the center of the card.

I adhered the flowers to the left or right side of the scalloped circles using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I added the butterflies over the flowers. I printed the sentiment on a thin strip of white cardstock and angled the left edge before adhering it to the lower half of the card. I added a couple randomly placed black rhinestones on the card. Lastly, I added a coat of Dazzling Pat to the images for added sparkle.

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative extra-long weekend!

XO, Crystal

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Rich Love

5/19/2021

I have a really funny story to share with you about today's card. I had this card sitting on my craft desk waiting to be photographed and my husband walks into the room and says, "Who's Rich?" I look at him all confused. "Who is Rich?" he asks again. Blank stare. Clearly, I am not following. So, he proceeds to hold up this card to which I respond, "No, rich beyond measure." It's a figure of speech. Now he's the one who looks confused. Then he questioned why "Rich" was in capitalized bold font and not feeling the need to explain my card, I had to kick him out of my craft room because he was beginning to stress me out!

Card details:

This A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using a piece of Black Taffy cardstock, I heat embossed the Leafy Wall background stamp from 88 and Clear with black embossing powder. I adhered this embossed background directly to the card base. Using the Rich Love digital stamp set from 88 and Clear, I printed the images onto the same 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock and colored the images with Copic markers. I used my Brother Scan and Cut 2 e-cutting machine to cut the images, in lieu of fussy cutting.

I adhered the cut images to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. The sentiments were already printed in black toner ink from the digital file, so I simply cut them to size to fit in the top upper righthand corner of the card. Lastly, I added some clear Wink of Stella to the flowers for added sparkle.

You can really see in the below photo how that black heat embossed background shines in the light:

Here is the Rich Love stamp set by 88 and Clear that I used to create today's card:

The Rich Love stamp set is part of the the monthly Card Club Subscription with 88 and Clear.

Card Club Subscription
$15.99 / month

Kit includes, Exclusive Digital Download, link to the class, Instructions, 4 kits to create 4 beautiful cards, along with RG.
Subscribe, Receive and Create! It’s that simple!
Live Virtual Class with step-by-step instruction. Classes will stay recorded so if you can’t make the Live class, not a problem you can access it anytime. Come and play when you want!
*Live class is held every 3nd Wednesday of each month*
*Subscription is billed every 1st of the month*
Receive your Exclusive Download instantly after checkout and start creating! Exclusive Digital Download included with files in 4 formats; Regular PDF, Digital Die Cut Machine Outlined PDF, SVG & JPEG. You will also receive a printed digital each month to create your projects.

Here’s what you receive in each monthly Kit!
– Exclusive Digital Download and a printed copy with your kit
– Exclusive Digital Downloads in 4 formats! (Regular PDF, Digital Die Cut Machine Outlined PDF, SVG File and JPEG File)
– One on one education! Live virtual education class. The recording will always be available so you can tune in at your convenience!
– Learn Design Trends First!
– Tips, Techniques and methods!
– Design and composition!

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Thank you for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal

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Big Happy

5/17/2021

Hello friends and happy Monday! I hope you all had a nice weekend. The weather was absolutely beautiful here for the first time really this spring, so in between crafty projects, I was able to spend some time outside. Today I am sharing a floral card using the "Big Happy" digital stamp set from 88 and Clear. I must be on a floral kick right now, because after looking at my recent posts and seeing what I have to photograph for upcoming posts, you are going to be seeing a LOT of flowery cards!

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized and is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. Using the Reverse Confetti Diagonal Stripes Cover Panel, I die cut this striped background die from white cardstock. I colored the Big Happy digital stamp set from 88 and Clear using Copic markers and I fussy cut the large image out. I adhered the bouquet to the center of the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I stamped the sentiment in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white cardstock and adhered the sentiment to the lower left side of the card. Lastly, I added a coat of clear Wink of Stella to the flowers for added sparkle.

I hope you have enjoyed this sherbet colored card! Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal

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Bloom Book With Love

4/19/2021

Hello and welcome back from the weekend! I hope you all found a little time to do something crafty.
Last week I shared some cards that were made using pre-created Distress Oxide ink backgrounds after I had taken an online class with Jenn Shurkus. Today's card uses another of those backgrounds, which made this card come together really quick and easy!

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. On a 5 1/4" x 4" piece of the same white cardstock, I ink blended Distress Oxide inks in Wilted Violet, Picked Raspberry and Spun Sugar using the Tim Holtz Mini Round Ink Blender. Over that background I laid the Music Stencil from Newton's Nook and sponged more Picked Raspberry ink through the stencil. I removed the stencil and spritzed the paper with a little bit of water. I set this background aside to dry. Using the digital Bloom Book stamp from 88 and Clear I printed the stamp out on Neenah white cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and then I fussy cut the flowers out. I adhered the flowers to the card with 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark ink on a thin strip of black cardstock and then heat embossed the sentiment with white embossing powder. I notched the left side of the sentiment and adhered it to the top right of the card using 3M foam adhesive. Lastly, I added a coat of Clear Wink of Stella to the flowers for added sparkle.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal

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You Make Me Smile

4/16/2021

Hello and happy Friday! Friday's always make me smile. I hope today's card will make you smile too with it's fun sherbet-like colors and cheerful spring peonies!

Card details:

The base of this A2 sized card is made from 80 lb. Neenah Solar White Smooth cardstock. On a 5 1/4" x 4" piece of Distress Heavystock paper, I watercolored the background using a small paintbrush and Distress Oxide Inks in Picked Raspberry, Carved Pumpkin and Squeezed Lemonade . I set this piece aside to dry. Using the digital Rich Peonies stamp set from 88 and Clear, I printed these digital stamps out on Neenah white cardstock and colored them using Copic markers. I used my Brother Scan and Cut 2 e-cutting machine to cut the images out in lieu of fussy cutting. I adhered the flowers to the card using 3M foam adhesive for added dimension. I added a little bit of linen thread in the middle of the flowers and placed the sentiment stamped in pink ink on white cardstock over the thread. Lastly, I added a coat of Clear Wink of Stella to the flowers for added sparkle.

I hope you have a great weekend and that you find the time to do something crafty!
Thanks for visiting,

XO, Crystal

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Traveling Paris for $5!

4/14/2021

Okay, so the title of today's post is a bit misleading. . . We are not actually traveling to Paris for $5, but you can stamp it for the low, low, price of $5! : ) The digital Traveling Paris stamp set by 88 and Clear is only $5.00 for the month of April! Plus, you can sign up to take the virtual class with owner/designer/CEO Richard Garay (RG) on Monday, April 19th, and create four cards using this fun set.

Here are two cards I created using the Traveling Paris digital stamp. If you have never used digital stamps before, I'd encourage you to read this post to help yourself become more familiar with what they are and the various ways in which you can use them.

Here is the second card I created using the Traveling Paris and Card Layer digital stamp sets:

Here is the entire Traveling Paris stamp set featuring 19 digital stamps:

April 5 for $5 Workshop

This class is a fun way to get crafty with Richard Garay and learn new techniques!

With the purchase of this class you will instantly receive the digital download in 4 different formats; PDF Outline, PDF, JPEG, and SVG as well as the YouTube link and instructions to create these projects. You can always use what you have available in your craft room. If you are not able to join us for the live you will always be able to watch the replay.

The LIVE class will be on Monday, April 19 at 10am AZ time.

Sign up today!

But, wait! There's more! Of course there is. This month you can also get this beautiful Card Layer digital stamp set FREE (with any purchase of $25 or more). It will be automatically added to your cart when you checkout.

Thanks for visiting and have a wonderfully creative day!

XO, Crystal