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Wishin' You A Stampin' Happy New Year!

 

Happy New Year from ink and inspirations!

*created in My Digital Studio

Looking forward to sharing Stampin' Up! ideas with you in 2012!

Stampin' Up! Project Ideas from the New 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog

Stampin' Up! project ideas and tips will be delivered next week to my mailing list subscribers in my first ink and inspirations Newsletter of 2012!  Get the latest news and project ideas using the new products from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog!

If you have not signed up for our mailing list, be sure to do so ASAP!

And, if you need a 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog, I will be happy to send you one FREE!  Just e-mail me with your Name, Mailing Address, and Phone Number and I'll be happy to send you one! 

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Stampin' Up! Card Idea- 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog Sneak Peek

This Stampin' Up! card featuring some sneak peek at items from the 2012 Occasions Mini Catalog was one I created especially for my parents' 57th Wedding Annivesary today!

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

 

Featured on this card are the NEW Labels Collection Framelits Die, Paper Doily Large Sizzlits Die, Twitterpated Designer Series Paper, and Apothecary Art stamp set.  And, stay tuned for a video tutorial coming next week where I'll show you how to make those cute little rosebuds!

More Stampin' Up! card and project ideas from the Occasions Mini Catalog soon!  You won't want to miss it!

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio- Hybrid Project Video Tutorial

Is learning to use Stampin' Up!'s My Digital Studio in your crafting on your list of New Year's Resolutions?  Watch this video from the Stampin' Up! home office to see just how easy it can be!

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- My Digital Studio: Digital Meets Traditional

Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio- 2012 Calendar

Love Stampin' Up! My Digital Studio!  In this video, I share the 2012 calendars that I gave to my daughters for Christmas. Email me with questions!

Stampin' Up! Fabric- Quick and Easy Gift Idea

Happy 1st Day of Christmas!  Just wanted to share this super cute gift pin cushion made from Stampin' Up! Fabric that I CASEd from my demo friend, Kimberly, and gave to my loves ...daughters :)...for Christmas.  The one in the center is mine :) and the two in the little purse frames are perfect to match each of my daughters in color and style. I think it's awesome that all three of these fabric lines are from Holiday collections but are suitable for any time!

I'm looking for another special frame so that I can record a video so you can make one, too!  In the meantime, get some of this pretty, pretty fabric to be ready!

Stampin' Up! Fabric is wonderful for handmade from the heart gifts! These and more available in the ONLINE STORE!

 
Candy Cane Designer Fabric

Deck the Halls Designer Fabric

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Fabric

 

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, dear blog readers!  I am grateful for your visits, your comments, your emails and allowing me to share my love of rubber stamping and paper crafting with you!

Allow me to share this, one of my favorite video clips ever!

Peace and Joy to you and yours!

Silent Night

One of our most beautiful Christmas carols, Silent Night, was written by Franz Gruber on this day, December 24, in the year 1818.

Here I share a beautiful version of this carol along with a slideshow of some of my projects from this season.  Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Place Cards

My daughter is putting the finishing touches on these place cards for our Christmas Day dinner. These were cut with the Table Setting Die which is available in the Clearance Rack while supplies last!

Table Setting Die

Great for place cards, table favors, tags...lots of possibilities!  Check it out in the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack!

 

2012 Stampin' Up! Occasions Mini and Exclusive Stampin' Up! Video Tutorials

Stampin' Up! will debut some great products in the 2012 Occasions MIni Catalog in a few days!  I have been busy working on some project ideas that I am excited to share with you.

Many of these projects are being created
the Inkspiration Classroom!

Won't you consider joining me?

What is Inkspiration Classroom?
The Inkspiration Classroom is a virtual club. 
It is designed to offer anyone the opportunity to enjoy paper crafting classes.
Classes are available when it's convenient for you. 
No need to leave home.  No need to juggle your schedule!
The Inkspiration Classroom is designed with the busy crafter in mind!


What are the Details?


Each month, Inkspiration Classroom members commit to purchasing $30 in Stampin' Up! product by the 10th for a minimum of six months.  After your purchase, you will gain access to the Inkspiration Classroom.

Inkspiration Classroom members will receive  exclusive online video classes.  I will teach you to create a variety of projects that include cards, holiday and seasonal creations, techniques, and more!  These video classes will not be available anywhere else!

Here's what you'll receive as an Inkspiration Classroom member!


   * Exclusive Online Video Classes delivered to you via email each month!

   * A Supply List including measurements so you can cut your project pieces accurately.

   * FREE Stampin' Up! Catalogs mailed to you throughout the year!

   * Plus, some surprises available only to Inkspiration Classroom members!

Ok...so next, all you have to do is click on the "Click Here" below :).  You know I love ya for visiting me here over and over again!  And, I want to share more about what I love to do!

Come on...give it a try!  It'll be fun! :)

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Stampin' Up! Stocking Stuffer Idea- Designer Paper Notepads

Love making these little notepads out of my Stampin' Up! Designer Paper stash.  Just a few pages of paper from my printer cut at 3" x 10 1/2" and designer paper at 3" x 11", fold over, staple at the fold, embellish the front...Voila!

I saw some notepads like these when shopping and was going to pick some up for my girls and I thought, "whoa!  I can make these!"  And, of course, these are much cuter. :)

Here's another gift set of three that I made...

Go through your Stampin' Up! designer paper stash and give these handmade little gifts a try and let me know if you have questions! Have a holly, jolly, stampin' day!

If you enjoy this Stampin' Up! designer paper project idea, I'd like to invite you to join me in the Inkspiration Classroom.  Here I share new, exclusive Stampin' Up! project ideas in exclusive video tutorials each month using current Stampin' Up! products! 
Membership is FREE with your purchase of at least $30 in product each month through my Online Store!  To learn more or to sign up, CLICK HERE!

 

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Cocoa, Cocoa, Hot Cocoa!

Here's a special Christmas cocoa treat pouch that my club members made at our annual Christmas party last week. I created the tag with the chocolate covered peppermints as a favor for each to accompany it. A fun tip in the video...such a "cut up"! Enjoy!

Just released from Stampin' Up! ...We have decided not to carry over the Stocking Builder Punch (item 124095) from the 2011 Holiday Mini Catalog into the next Idea Book & Catalog. Once the current inventory of this punch has been depleted, it will no longer be available for purchase.

If you are interested in this punch, be sure to place your order in the Online Store before it is no longer available! Item #124095

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Hot Cocoa Punch from Envelope

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Delightful Decorations Treat Wrap

Sharing a video tutorial today for a cute idea for a Christmas treat. This Stampin' Up! Delightful Decorations Christmas Treat Wrap is a perfect stocking stuffer. 
 Watch below for the step by step instructions and give these a try.  Product details in the video and are available in the Online Store.

Delightful Decorations Treat Wrap Video Tutorial

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Quick & Easy Cards, Comfort and Joy

Here's my second in a series of Quick & Easy Cards using a sentiment from Stampin' Up!'s  Word Play (wood, clear) set and the Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Paper. 

After filming, I added some sponging in corresponding colors and some Basic Gems Rhinestones for some bling!  Make this card in ten minutes or less!
Enjoy and let me know if you need anything. 
Get your supplies HERE in the Online Store!

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Quick & Easy Cards, Comfort and Joy

Stampin' Up! Christmas Cards- Glimmer and Glam

Christmas gatherings, both in and out of town, have begun for the Brown family but I wanted to share this Stampin' Up! card idea using the glamorous glimmer paper!
If you don't have any of this in your stash, check it out---it's glamorous!

Remember the Blitz in the Clearance Rack with items up to 80% off is in full swing! Check it out HERE and Click on Clearance Rack Blitz and be sure to select "show all" to see the tons of items on CLEARANCE!

Stampin' Up! Red Glimmer Paper

Stampin' Up! Silver Glimmer Paper

Try some glamourous Stampin' Up! Glimmer Paper on your cards and projects and the shimmer and shine will wow you!

 

 

Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack Blitz!

Stampin' Up! is puttin' on the "blitz" in the Clearance Rack from today, December 15th through January 5th!  

Unbelievable savings only while supplies last!  Many of the old style punches are on clearance as well as buttons, designer papers, ribbons, and on and on!

Check it out here---Click on Clearance Rack Blitz and be sure to select "show all" to see the tons of items on CLEARANCE!

This offer only available for Online Orders! 
Click HERE to shop now!

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Christmas Box; Trash to Treasure

Stampin' Up! Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Paper helped me transform these button containers into a joyful treasure! Don't you love making good use out of something headed for trash!  Here's a Stampin' Up! tutorial to get you started on salvaging your button and brad containers! Enjoy!

Stampin' Up! Christmas Treat Box Tutorial- Trash to Treasure

Stampin' Up! Q & A & Tip - Classic or Craft Ink?

Recently, one of my customers inquired about the difference between our Stampin' Up!  Classic vs. Craft Ink...

 

Classic Inks are fast drying, dye-based inks and are acid free.  Perfect for cards and can be used in scrapbooking as well .

 

 

Craft Inks are rich, pigment inks.  Perfect for scrapbooking, stamping on fabrics, and other crafting projects (though it is not washable).  You can use clear embossing powder on images stamped in Craft ink and then heat emboss.  Craft inks are available in spots and you can purchase ink refills to use on full sized un-inked cartridges.

 

There was also a general question regarding our Stampin' Spots and their size...

The Stampin' Spots are 1"squares. I have these in almost every color family! You can purchase ink refills to reink when necessary but last a long time if sealed properly.

I was able to respond further with a helpdful tip by referring the customer to the video  found HERE.

I hope you've found this Stampin' Up! Q & A and tip helpful! Email me with your questions and I'll personally respond and share here!  Stamp on!

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Santa Treat Box Idea for Christmas

Stampin' Up! and Santa, a perfect combo for the holidays and isn't this treat box adorable?  Perfect for holiday treats and would be fun as decor pieces as well!

Watch the video for the how-to and let me know if you have questions!

 

Stampin' Up! Christmas Treat Box Idea- A Tutorial for You!

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Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Quick & Easy Cards, Merry Christmas

Here's a quick and easy card today!...  I love Stampin' Up! and their fantastic products and I love using lots of product!  But, sometimes it just great to make a card just clean and simple. 
This card and video came about after a question from a friend about making a card with just a few elements.  :) I can do that and this is one you can create in less than 10 minutes start to finish! Take a look!

Let me know if you have questions!  Stamp on!

Stampin' Up! Tutorial- Quick & Easy Card #1