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Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Word Window Punch Tip

Word Window Punch Video Tutorial
and Easter Place Card Idea

Today, I have a video tutorial with a tip for "customizing" the Word Window Punch from Stampin' Up!  Aren't these little Ears to You Easter place cards cute?  I personalized these with the Designer Typeset Photopolymer Stamps. 

Watch the video below and I'll show you how to adjust the size of the punch to fit your name or sentiment.

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Word Window Punch Tip

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial-How To Make Creped Filter Paper Flowers

Stampin' Up! Creped Filter Paper Flowers

The pack of Creped Filter Paper from Stampin' Up! has been in my file for weeks now! With the coming of spring, I thought I'd try making some pretty flowers for home decor and gift packaging.

Watch the video tutorial for tips on using this special paper from Stampin' Up!  You can find this special product and everything you need with preferred pricing in my Online Store. :)

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial -How To Make Creped Filter Paper Flowers

Let me know if you have questions!  Try these Creped Filter Paper Flowers and let me know what you think!

Stampin' Up! Jolly Bingo Bits Top Note Pouch

Stampin' Up! Jolly Bingo Bits Top Note Pouch

Monday, Monday!  December 3rd and the days are rollin' along!  Time passing a bit too quickly?

Here's an easy Stampin' Up! project and video tutorial using the Top Note Bigz Die and the Jolly Bingo Bits (wood, clear) stamp set.  This little treat can be used for a treat pouch or Christmas gift card holder.

Enjoy and let me know if you have questions!

And, a special reminder... Place a Stampin' Up! order TODAY in my ONLINE STORE and receive a $5 coupon toward any order in 2013.
Offer good only through Ink and Inspirations, Lisa Brown, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

 

Use any image from Jolly Bingo Bits
for this project!

 

inklings:

• Need to assemble several of these in a jiffy?  Do all of your cutting first, then stamping followed by punching then assembly!  You'll be finished in no time!
• The Be of Good Cheer Designer Series Paper collection is great for the holidays but there are also patterns and prints that you can use in crafting all year!  Love the bold colors in this collection!

Have a great Monday! 

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Stampin' Up! Greetings of the Season and Jolly Bingo Bits Christmas Card

Stampin' Up! Jolly Bingo Bits Christmas Tree

Stampin' Up! Jolly Bingo Bits Treee

OK!  I'm sold! The Stampin' Up! Jolly Bingo Bits set (wood, clear) is as much fun to "play" with as the Spooky Bingo Bits Set!  Love it! 

I decided to create a Christmas tree shape using these little images and the new, 1 1/4" Scallop Circle Punch in the Holiday Catalog.  That punch is a must-have!  I have used it so many times with these Bingo Bits images. Be sure to check it out HERE!

And, I just wanted to remind you that there are just a few more days in this month's special...

SPECIAL! October 1-31,2012: Get a FREE Festive Paper-Piercing Pack when you purchase the Ornament Keepsakes Set and Candlelight Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper. Click Here for Details.

Hope you have a great start to your weekend!  Thanks for visiting!

Stampin' Up! Lovely Little Labels and Fan Fair Thank You Card

Stampin' Up! Fan Fair and Lovely Little Labels
Thank You Card

Today's card is a "thank you" that I made for a friend using the beautiful Fan Fair Designer Series Paper (126918) and the Lovely Little Labels(126260-wood, 126262-clear) set.  That Little Labels Punch Pack(126881) is adorable and compliments this set perfectly!

The main image is one of several that can be found on one of the sheets in the designer paper pack.  Just a little trimming with my Paper Snips(103579) was all I needed for this main image with a sweet sentiment.

I usually send my card with the message written on a post it note inside so that the recipient can use it to send if they wish.  The card is then a greeting and a gift!  The recipient of this card sent a sweet message to me that said she wanted to keep it for herself.  Ah...the power of a card!

inklings:

• The heart is created with the Full Heart (119883)punched from the Natural Compositions Specialty Paper(126917) and sponged with Riding Hood Red ink(126968).
• The little banners were created with the Bitty Banners Framelits(129267) cut in half.  Holes were punched with our hand held hole punch and strung together with Linen Thread (104199).
• Anchoring this mini banner are the Designer Vintage Faceted Buttons(127555) along with help of some Glue Dots (103683).

Stampin' Up! Lovely Little Labels and Fan Fair
Thank You Card

Send one of your cards to a friend today!  Spread the Joy!

Stampin' Up! Halloween Scalloped Envelope Treat Box

Stampin' Up! Spooky Bingo Bits and Scalloped Envelopes Pair Up for this Halloween Treat Holder

I've seen this darling Stampin' Up! Scalloped Envelope box time and again so I decided that I needed to create something fun for Halloween to share!

It's super easy with the Scalloped Envelope Bigz Die, a couple of cuts to make it all fit, and a little embellishing and you have a sweet little box that anyone would love to receive.

Tomorrow, I'll have a video tutorial so that you can follow along and make your own.
Are your receiving your weekly emails with video tutorials in my 12 Weeks of Halloween?  If not, be sure to sign up HERE! As a member of my list you'll also receive ink and inspirations monthly newsletter, first notice of Stampin' Up! specials and sales, as well as ink and inspirations special offers!

Read on for tips on this project...

inklings:

• The Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set used here allows for easy stamping!  Love, love, love it!  It's available in wood and clear mount.
• When using designer paper in your Big Shot with dies that have scoring marks such as one; cut only one at a time to avoid cutting through on the creased lines.
• Those thin, crumpled strips card stock used as filler really add to the projects overall appearance. That extra pop if color is awesome!
• The 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle punches are just the right size for these images. Speeds up the whole process, too!

Be sure to check back in tomorrow for the video tutorial for this Stampin' Up! Halloween Scalloped Envelope Treat Box.  See you then!

Halloween Decor- Stampin' Up! Spooky Bingo Bits Banner

Halloween Decor Stampin' Up! Spooky Bingo Bits Banner

Need a easy and fun idea for Halloween decor? Try this Stampin' Up! Spooky Bingo Bits Banner to hang vertically in a doorway, over a spooky-fun table setting, or even at your front door!  Make several and you can group for a fun entry way! 
The fun Houndstooth and Scaringbone Designer Paper from the Holiday Mini really jazz it up!

Here's what you'll need:

Stamps:
Spooky Bingo Bits (wood 123944, clear 123946)
Paper:
Tangerine Tango 111349
Very Vanilla 101650
Neutrals Patterns Designer Paper Stack 117157
Houndstooth and Scaringbone Designer Series Paper 126906
Ink:
Old Olive 126953
Tangerine Tango 126946
Basic Black 126980
Tools and Accessories:
2 1/2" Circle Punch 120906
2 3/8" Scallop Circle Punch 118874
1 3/4" Circle Punch 119850
1 3/8" Circle Punch 119860
Old Olive 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon 119256
Stampin' Sponges 101610
Tombow Multi Glue 110755
hot glue gun

Let me know if you have questions about this fun Halloween banner!  Leave a comment below and share with your stampin' friends!  Get a head start on your Halloween Decor with this easy, Spooky Bingo Bits Banner!

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- DIY Notepad for Back to School Teacher Gift

 

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial for Storytime Notepad Back to School Teacher Gift Idea

Sharing a video tutorial today to help you create the Storytime Notepad Teacher Gift seen in this post.

How special for your child to walk into the classroom on the first day of school and present the teacher with a heartfelt little gift such as this little notepad set.  This Stampin' Up! project is one your young ones can help you create.  Spend a fun afternoon making this little gift one day before school starts!

If you have questions, post here in the comment section and I'll be happy to answer!  If you need supplies, visit the Online Store at your convenience.

Thanks for watching! 

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Storytime Notepad Back to School Teacher Gift

 

Stampin' Up! Quick and Easy Card Idea- Birds of a Feather

 

Stampin' Up! Quick and Easy Thank You Card

Sharing a quick and easy thank you card featuring Stampin' Up! Birds of a Feather Designer Series Paper on this hot and sunny Saturday! 

Need to put a card together fast? This is one that uses a few supplies with a clean look in cheery colors.  It's also a bit smaller than a Standard Size A2 card, 3 1/2" x 4 1/4", yet still works with our Standard Size Envelope and perfect for a quick note.

Here's the how-to:

1. Cut card stock for base to 3 1/2" x 8 1/2".  Fold in half.  (Island Indigo)
2. Cut a 4" x 1 1/2" strip of designer paper (Birds of a Feather).
3. Punch one end with a 1 3/8" square punch as seen HERE in this video tutorial.
4. Cut a 1" x 4" strip of Summer Starfruit and punch border. (Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border).
5. Adhere border to one long side of of designer paper. Trim as needed.
6. Stamp sentiment ( Itty Bitty Banners- wood, clear) in Whisper White Craft Ink on Raspberry Ripple.
7. Cut sentiment with Bitty Banners Framelits and Big Shot.
8. Adhere designer paper piece toward either right or left side of base. (see photo)
9. Adhere sentiment,overlapping the designer paper at bit.
10. Draw faux stitching with white gel pen.

There you have it, a quick and easy Stampin' Up! thank you card!

Reminder...Only a few more days for this Stampin' Up! Special!!!

Get the Reason to Smile Set-up to a $20.95 value-for just $5 when you spend $50 on any Stampin' Up! products. (One set per customer.)

***IMPORTANT: Once you reach a $50 product total when placing your order in the ONLINE STORE, enter one of these item numbers to purchase this special set for $5...

Reason to Smile (wood mount-131274)
Reason to Smile (clear mount- 131275)

So, this month, place an order of $50 in product or more and gain an entry on my customer reward 50/50 board with a chance to win a $50 Stampin' Up! Gift Certificate AND have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive stamp set for just $5...A Reason to Smile! 

Let me know if you have questions.  Have a great weekend!

Stampin' Up! Card Idea- Elements of Style Anniversary Card

 

Stampin' Up! Card Idea- Elements of Style

 

Sharing a card that I made a while back using the Stampin' Up! Elements of Style
(wood, clear) set and some retired designer paper. This was an anniversary card that I made for my daughter and her husband for their 5th anniversary last month.

The Elements of Style set is versatile and I love using it for the main image and as a background.  Here, I tore one of the Designer Frames 123130 around the textured image.  Then, I stamped a floral image in Crumb Cake ink and the floral vine in Soft Suede over top. 

Some sponging around the torn edges, a Scallop Edge Border 119882, and an Antique Brad add to the vintage feel.  A punched anniversary wish from Teeny Tiny Wishes (wood, clear) and Crumb Cake Seam Binding Ribbon finish the look. 

Try creating your own vintage look on your next card creation and let me know if you have questions by leaving a comment below or on my Facebook business page, Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown!

 

Stampin' Up! Elements of Style Card Idea

 

Stampin' Up! Postage Due...Quick and Easy!

 

Stampin' Up! Postage Due Quick and Easy Card

 

A quick and easy card for you today using Stampin' Up!'s Postage Due(wood, clear) and Fan Fair Designer Series Paper.

• This stamp set along with the coordinating Postage Stamp Punch is awesome and can be adapted to work both masculine and feminine themed cards.
•  The "hello" greeting is from the designer paper series and cut into a strip to form the border with an accent strip of punched with the Scallop Trim Border Punch. 
• The tone on tone background stamp makes for easy stamping yet ads just the right touch to the base of this 4 1/4" square card.
•  An Antique Brad adds a vintage feel to this friendly greeting card. 

The Fan Fair DSP collection has several typography images that can be used to create quick and easy cards.  Try this technique when you are working on cards that you need in a jiffy!

Stampin' Up! Storytime Back to School Teacher Gift

 

Stampin' Up! Storytime Designer Series Paper Back to School Notepad

The Stampin' Up! Storytime Designer Series Paper is perfect for back to school or children's projects!  The images are precious and reminiscent of storybook readers of days gone by..."raise your hand" if your remember Sally, Dick, and Jane!

 

 

Stampin' Up! Storytime Designer Series Paper Altered Notepad

 

I started with this notepad that was a freebie at a builder's trade show.  This little jewel has been in my stash for a gosh long time!  When, I received my Storytime DSP, I knew, for sure, that I would be altering this little notepad!

 

Stampin' Up! Storytime Designer Paper Teacher Gift Notepad

With some cutting and sponging of images from the Storytime Designer Paper, this little notepad came together quickly and would be a sweet Back to School teacher gift. Create yours using the links in the supply list below or by visiting the Online Store.

 

Supplies

Ink:
Early Espresso
Paper:
Storytime Designer Series Paper
Accessories and Tools:
2 1/2" Circle Punch
Apothecary Accents Framelits
Stampin' Sponges

Inklings:

• Just a little more than a week left in the Reason to Smile promotion from Stampin' Up!  Reason to Smile stamp set---only $5!...Details HERE!
• Enjoy full-length, exclusive online classes at your convenience! 
  Join the Inkspiration Classroom!  Find out how here!
• FREE Holiday Catalog from ink and inspirations with any ONLINE PURCHASE!

Stampin' Up! Quick and Easy Raspberry Ripple Card Idea

 

Stampin' Up! Quick and Easy Card

 

Need a card in a hurry?  Try this Stampin' Up! card idea and you'll have this quick and easy card ready in minutes!

Supplies:

Stamps:
Four Frames- wood, clear
Teeny Tiny Wishes -wood, clear
Paper:
Raspberry Ripple 4 1/4" x 11" and scrap for stamping and punching
Naturals White 4" x 5 1/4" and scrap for stamping and punching
2012-2014 In Color Designer Patterns Stack 1 1/2" x 5"
Ink:
Raspberry Ripple
Accessories and Tools:
Decorative Label Punch
Modern Label Punch
Word Window Punch
1 3/8" Square Punch (See how-to video HERE.)
Vintage Faceted Buttons

1. Fold Raspberry Ripple card stock in half to create a 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card.
2. Adhere Naturals White to card front.
3. Punch end of designer paper strip as seen in video HERE.
4. Stamp sentiment on Naturals White scrap; punch with Word Window Punch.
5. Stamp Frame on Naturals White scrap; punch with Decorative Label Punch.
6. Punch Modern Label from scrap of designer paper.
7. Adhere designer paper and stamped images as shown to center of card front.
8. Adhere button to card front.

Try this card making method using your Stampin' Up! Punches to make a quick and easy card!

Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Banner Masculine Card Idea

 

Stampin' Up! Itty Bitty Banners Masculine Card Idea

 

First Edition Specialty Designer Paper  provides the background for this Stampin' Up! Masculine Card idea.  Rich colored banners from the Regals Designer Patterns Stack add some interest as well as some Small Hearts punched and gathered with a Vintage Trinket pin.  The Square Lattice Textured Impressions Folder adds a manly feel to the Full Heart.

The new Itty Bitty Banners (wood, clear) set coordinating Bitty Banner Framelits from Stampin' Up! are both fun and versatile.  Love the shapes of the banners and how they are a perfect match with the sentiments in this stamp set.

Creating masculine themed cards is something I do often since my better-half appreciates it so much.  I'm always looking for new ways to use my Stampin' Up! products and stamp sets that I have on hand to design something unique and manly.

If you are a card maker and would like:

• To discover how to use your supplies to create masculine themed cards.
• To learn techniques that you can use on any card you create.
• Video tutorials to demonstrate techniques and how to create masculine themed cards.

You can discover new techniques
AND
how to create masculine themed cards
in my monthly online video class,
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Sent to you each month:

• You will receive a masculine themed card idea as well as a step by step video tutorial-- a virtual class-- demonstrating the how-to with tips and suggestions.

• Then, about two weeks later, you'll receive another email with a completed card project with a different take on the previous card's design.  We'll change the color scheme, theme, orientation, etc.

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I hope you'll join me today in my masculine card online class, Mainly Manly Cards!

Stampin' Up! Lovely Little Labels

Stampin' Up! Card Idea - Lovely Little Labels

It's no secret that I love using Stampin' Up! punches and coordinating stamp sets.  When I saw Lovely Little Labels (wood, clear) and the coordinating Little Labels Punch Pack, I knew the pair would end up in my stamp room!

Today's card features both of these Stampin' Up! products in patriotic colors to celebrate the Fourth of July!  Designer paper from the Regals Patterns Stack in Night Quite Navy punched with the Postage Stamp punch provide the backdrop for the little labels. Vintage Trinkets and Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon add the finishing touches.

Check out all of the fun coordinating Stampin' Up! goodies in the ONLINE STORE.

Stampin' Up! Fourth of July Treat Idea

 

Stampin' Up! World Spectacular Fourth of July Treat Idea

 

Here's a quick and fun Fourth of July Treat idea using products from the World Spectacular Suite from Stampin' Up!  These are just the perfect size to hold one of those yummy Ghiardelli Chocolate Squares.

I like to surprise my family with little favors when we gather for holiday celebrations.  I may have to get a few more of these together to share with them this holiday weekend.

Would you like to do the same?  Tomorrow, I'll share a few tips in a video tutorial using these Stampin' Up! products:

Stamps:
Blue Ribbon (wood, clear)

Paper:
World Spectacular Designer Series Paper
Island Indigo
Whisper White

Ink:
Island Indigo

Accessories:
Punches: 1 3/8" Circle (119860), 1 3/4" Circle (119850), 2 3/8" Scallop Circle (118874)
Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (120992)
Linen Thread
Dazzling Details

Order Stampin' Up!:
Online

E-mail me

or call 409-719-2853.

Tune in tomorrow for another Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial with Tips for this Fourth of July project!  And, help spread the stampin' love by clicking on one of the "Share" buttons below! 

Stampin' Up! Fourth of July Card Idea and Video Tutorial

 

Stampin' Up! Fourth of July Card Idea and Video Tutorial

 

Fourth of July celebrations begin this week with the Brown family and here is a card created with the help of Stampin' Up! Designer Series Papers that I wanted to share.

I had a specific request from a subscriber over on my You Tube channel and I loved the challenge...especially since I didn't have a Fourth of July or patriotic stamp set to use!

Watch the video to see how I used supplies from my stash to create this card.  If you need any of the supplies, find them HERE in my Online Store where you can shop 24/7!

Stampin' Up' Video Tutorial- Fourth of July Card Idea

Stampin' Up! Mixed Bunch and Summer Smooches Card Idea

 

Stampin' Up! Mixed Bunch and Summer Smooches

 

Happy Monday! Today I have a card created using Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches DSP and the Mixed Bunch(wood,clear) set.  There is quite an array of product on this one... some retired... so let me just fill you in on a few details.

The heart border was created with the Mini Heart Punch all lined up in Early Espresso.  Little Leaves Sizzlit die cuts provide a pretty and contrasting backdrop to the Blossom Punched stamped image and  the sentiment is from Thoughts and Prayers stamp set (wood,clear).

Some of the gone but not forgotten ;) products used here include:

• The Summer Smooches Fabric Brad (which sold out during the initial sales period...and, fast!)
• Crop-A-Dile for the punched hole in the tag
• Tag Corner Punch

It's always fun to mix and blend new products with supplies and tools from your stash.  To add to the new, you can shop 24/7 in the Online Store.

Stampin' Up! Father's Day Card -Quick and Easy

 

Stampin' Up! Father's Day Card Idea

So, Father's Day is this Sunday and you need a quick and easy card idea?  Here's a Stampin' Up! card you'll have done in a few minutes and then you can spend your time writing a heart-felt message inside!

 

1. Card base is 4 1/4 x 11 in Naturals White card stock.
2. Neutrals Patterns Designer Paper Stack provides the backdrop. Use paper that you have and cut into 3 strips of 1 1/4 x 5 1/4. Adhere to base.
3. Tie a coordinating ribbon or twine around the lower front.
4. Punch or die cut a background in coordinating color if card stock and sponge around the edges.  Here I used the fabulous, new Apothecary Accents Framelits.
5. Stamp sentiment, punch, and adhere to background piece.  Don't have a Father's Day sentiment?  How about a Just for You, With Love, Thinking of You...or use a marker and write your greeting!  How special and what a personal touch! 
   
   

   Happy Father's Day to all Dads on your Special Day!
   
   
   Have fun and create a Stampin' Up! card for someone this Father's Day!
   
   

Stampin' Up! Wedding Card Idea- Quick and Easy Manhattan Flower

 

Quick and Easy Stampin' Up! Wedding Card Idea

How about a quick and easy wedding card idea? This Stampin' Up! card idea uses the Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder and Vellum Card Stock that produces a "wow" in minutes!

 

The trick to using vellum is to "hide" the adhesive used to attach it to the card stock so that it is not visible from the card front. 

On this card, I used Mini Glue Dots behind some of the areas that have been embossed with the Textured Impressions Folder.  Works like a charm! 
Then, I trimmed the vellum along the top outline of the flowers to add a bit of elegance.

Quick, easy,...ready to go in minutes!

If you need any of the supplies to create this card, the product listing is below.
You can shop online, 24/7!

Stampin' Up! Supplies:

Stamps:
Word Play (wood, clear)
Paper:
Marina Mist
Whisper White
Vellum Card Stock
Ink:
Marina Mist 126962
Accessories:
Big Shot
Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Folder
Scallop Oval Punch
Large Oval Punch
Mini Glue Dots
Rhinestones Basic Jewels