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Today's project and video tutorial are all about an easy background technique for your handmade cards.  Your stamps and ink can easily be used for so many techniques and accents on your crafting projects.

In this quick video, you will see a two-step technique.  Both can be used separately but also complement the other when combined.  Let's take a look and get ready to try this magic on your cards!

Easy Background Technique for Handmade Cards

Lisa's Inklings:
-Blending brushes work wonderfully to apply ink to card stock in a subtle way.
-The repetitive background stamping works well with smaller images as well as sentiments.
-The additional technique shown is the layering of identical stamped images to give depth and dimension.

Tip:  I love combining baker's twine or linen thread with ribbon!  It gives your project extra texture.

Here are the supplies used for today's cardmaking project.  I appreciate your support! When you shop with me, it supports my small business and enables me to continue providing content through this blog, via email, and social media.

• Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) [158108]-Free with Qualifying Purchase
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]
• Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [147107]
• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]
• So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]
• Flirty Flamingo Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154884]
• Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]
• Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
• Blending Brushes [153611]
• Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]
• Linen Thread [104199]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

The Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) [158108] is adorable and the only way to get it is to earn it for FREE with a $50 purchase before tax and shipping!  See another way that I've used this stamp set HERE.

Now it's your turn to get those creative juices flowing and try this easy background technique for handmade cards.

Let's start the week off with another fun fold slim tent card with the Stampin' Up! Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037].  These are simple fun folds that are so much fun to make.  You can see the how-to in last week's our premiere video HERE.

The images in the Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037] are darling and easy to color with Stampin' Blends. These particularly caught my eye because I knew our granddaughters would love these!

It's hard for me to choose a favorite image...how about you?  Those little quails tug at my heart, the monkeys are fun, and the kitty with the goldfish, like in today's card, makes me laugh!

Here are the supplies used for this Fun Fold Slim Tent Card with Stampin' Up! Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037]:

• Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]
• Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]
• Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]
• Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]
• So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [105118]
• Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
• Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924]
• Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616]
• Hippo & Friends Dies [153585]
• Pastel Pearls [154571]

If you need measurements and the "recipe" for this card, you can check out the post HERE.

Most card makers love fun fold cards and I love making and sharing these! This slim tent fun fold style can be used with any stamp set...give it a try!

Reminders from Lisa:

• SPECIAL****It's Sale-A-Bration and you can earn a FREE item from the Sale-A-Braton brochure with each $50 in purchase before tax and shipping. 
  
• Join our community of crafters and become part of the Stampin' Up! family!  Join now and choose two extra stamp sets for FREE as part of your Starter Kit!
• If you do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator and would like for me to send you a mini catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure, e-mail me to request one!

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you will make this fun fold slim tent card like the one here today made with Stampin' Up! Catch You Later.

This cardmaking project is a super simple fun fold card called a slim tent.  It's a cute smaller size and really fun to make!

This card was featured in my YouTube Premiere this week.  Take a look at the video and you will want to make this fun fold, too.

Super Simple Fun Fold Card- Slim Tent

Lisa's Inklings:

• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668] is cut 2-3/4 x 5-1/2.
• Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990] is cut 2-1/4 x 11 and scored at 5-1/2.
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" Host Designer Series Paper [155426]  2 Pieces cut 2 x 5-1/4.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]: You will need a 3 x 3 for die-cutting and 2 x 5-1/4 for the inside.
• Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]: 3 x 3 to die cut scalloped circle from the Layering Circles Dies [151770].

The Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037] is adorable! I mentioned in the video that I am drawn to these cute animal stamps since our granddaughters love them and these images make such cute cards for the littles.

Here is the complete list of supplies for this card.

• Catch You Later Cling Stamp Set [158037]
• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]
• Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154885]
• Pool Party Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154894]
• Layering Circles Dies [151770]
• Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Fun fold cards are favorites among so many crafters.  Try this slim tent then take a look at this fun fold card here.

Thanks so much for stopping by for this Super Simple Slim Tent Fun Fold Card and stay tuned for more card ideas here on Ink and Inspirations!

Today's "Galentine" card features the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration set, Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) [158108].  You can earn this set for FREE with a $50 purchase. It is so cute and pairs well with the Dies Floral Heart [154306] from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. (You can view our catalogs HERE.)

You are also getting a sneak peek of the Natural Tones Stampin' Blends Collection which will be available to you beginning February 1, 2022.  As a demonstrator, I was able to order these plus a new All Together Collection which will also be available next month. (Exciting!) After using these Natural Tones Blends, I am wondering how I ever managed without these! This collection of 10 markers is beautiful and very versatile!  I have used these for hair, skin, and eyes!  You are going to love these which are an early release from the new Annual Catalog coming this spring.

Here are some of the specifics for this  Stampin' Up! Galentine card.  You will find the currently available product list below.

• The base is Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] cut 5-1/2 x 8-1/2. You will also need a 4 x 4 piece which is textured with the Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718].
• The designer paper is from the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper [157616] collection.  You will need a 4-1/2 x 5-1/2 piece of the Blushing Bride piece and a 1 x 4 piece of the heart print.  You can fussy cut the BFF heart from that conversation heart print from the DSP.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]: 3 x 4 to stamp, color, and fussy cut the gal.  I cut off the net and the bottom part with her skirt, legs, and feet;2 x 6 to die cut the banner piece to stamp the sentiment.
• Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924] bring in the traditional Valentine color.

Product List

• Catching Butterflies Cling Stamp Set (English) [158108]
• Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Sweet Talk 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157616]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154887]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Dies Floral Heart [154306]
• Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder [152718]

Get your own Chasing Butterflies stamp set for FREE on your next qualifying Stampin' Up! order and makes this "Galentine" card for your friends!

It is an honor to be the leader of the Ink and Inspirations Stars;  our community of fun and enthusiastic paper crafters are both hobby and business stampers from across the U.S. 

I am passionate about this group and enjoy helping team members to achieve their goals. Those goals could include gaining a new group of stamping friends, having crafting fun, building a business or anywhere in between!

Joining the Stars is as simple as purchasing the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit through me.
The Starter Kit is $99 with free shipping and you may choose your contents from any current Stampin' Up! products with a total value of up to $125! And, through February 28, 2022, choose two additional current stamp sets (any price) to add to your kit.

 
Benefits:

• 20% discount on our quality Stampin' Up! products with the opportunity to earn more.
• Free catalogs and opportunities for advance ordering of new products.
• Opportunity to earn free product through various company incentives.
• A demonstrator website with information and video training to help you as needed.

If you purchase your Starter Kit through me, you will be included in fun online activities with other demonstrators on the Stars team in the U.S.

• Access to our private Facebook Group exclusively for members of the Ink and Inspirations Stars with news, updates, support, sharing of ideas, and fun!
  
• Craft and Chat gatherings via Zoom (Online conferencing)
  
•  Online Video Conference Team Meetings via Zoom.
   
• Monthly creative challenges with random prize drawings for participation.
  
  
• Weekly team emails with information and updates.

•  One-on-one calls with you as needed for support or questions.
• What if I want to do this as a hobby and not necessarily as a business?   You are welcome on our Stars team with whatever you'd like Stampin' Up! to be for you.  If you choose not to hold events, you can work to generate online orders, orders from family and friends, and order products for yourself.

Become part of our Ink and Inspirations Stars community and experience fun opportunities, make friends, and enjoy being a part of the Stampin' Up! family!

Happy Monday and welcome to another Blessings of Home card idea.  I hope you had a great weekend. There have been quite a few thunderstorms here in Southeast Texas but currently the sun is shining and the weather is mild. 

Regretfully, I needed to make three sympathy cards for friends this weekend.  This beautiful set came to mind along with this appropriate sentiment from the Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158081] which is a Sale-A-Bration Level 2 set and FREE with a $100 purchase.

This bouquet image is easy to color and with its coordinating die, it made a sweet main image for this card. See the full list of products below.

Here are the details for this Blessings of Home Sympathy Card:

• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668] base is 4-1/4 x 11.
• Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] is cut 4-1/8 x 5-3/8. Die cut the rectangle from the middle.  (No one will ever know!)
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] is cut 4 x 5 for stamping, cutting, and die cutting.
• Heart & Home 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [157928] is cut 4 x 5-1/4.

Here is the supply list for today's card.  Thank you for your support of my small business!  When you order from me, it allows me to continue sharing and providing ideas and videos for you! 

Stampin' Up! Product List:

• Blessings Of Home Bundle (English) [157939]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]
• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]
• Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928]
• Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519]
• Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
• Linen Thread [104199]
• Layering Circles Dies [151770]
• Simply Scored [122334]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Mini Glue Dots [103683]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

The Blessings Of Home Bundle (English) [157939] used here was featured on my YouTube Premiere last week and I have an ordering special if you purchase this bundle during the month of January.

Order your Blessings Of Home Bundle [157939]now and receive your PDF with 11 beautiful card ideas using this bundle.

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you are inspired to create using the Blessings of Home Bundle card idea shared today!

Let's take a look at the two projects from my YouTube Premiere made with the new Stampin' Up! Blessings of Home stamp set and coordinating dies.  This is a beautiful new combo and I know you're going to love it!

Here's a pretty card with the images all in black and white.

The next project is a great little calendar for your desk.

Let's take a look at the video with the how-to for both projects...

Two Projects with Stampin' Up! Blessings of Home

Blessings Of Home Bundle (English) [157939]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [121045]

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]

Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]

Black & White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Gingham Ribbon [156485]

Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]

Red Rhinestone Basic Jewels [146924]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Mini Glue Dots [103683]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

The list above includes the supplies for the card.

Here are the calendar supplies:

• Blessings Of Home Bundle (English) [157939]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102584]
• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]
• Heart & Home 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157928]
• Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519]
• Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
• Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154883]
• Linen Thread [104199]
• Layering Circles Dies [151770]
• Simply Scored [122334]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Mini Glue Dots [103683]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

This Blessings Of Home Bundle [157939] is my featured bundle for the month and after your purchase of this bundle, you will receive a PDF tutorial via email with 11 beautiful card-making projects and instructions.
If you purchase the bundle by Monday evening, January 10th, you will also receive the kits to create these two projects in the mail from me!

Order your Blessings Of Home Bundle [157939]now to create these two projects and receive your PDF with 11 card ideas and the kits to make these two projects! Offer for the kits ends January 10, 2022, at Midnight Central Time.

Join me tonight on YouTube for a premiere video where I will be demonstrating two projects with the Blessings of Home Bundle from the new Stampin' Up! January-June 2022 Mini Catalog.

Go there now and set up a reminder!

7 PM ET, 6 PM  CT, 5 PM MT, 4 PM PT

Sign into your Google account so we can chat!

See you then!

Visiting us during this Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration are these adorable otters like the one on this Valentine card from the Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English) [158087]!  And, guess what?  You can get this precious stamp set for FREE with a qualifying Stampin' Up! purchase from my Online Store of $50 before shipping and tax!

I've had so much fun playing with this set and knew that it would make a fun Valentine for a child, grandchild, or friend.  With the help of a sentiment from the Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028] and a punched heart from the Heart Punch Pack [151292], it's just right!

That sweet and colorful heart print is from the Pattern Party 12" X 12" Host Designer Series Paper [155426] pack.  It is a host reward selection from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog. If you have at least $18 in Host Rewards, you get this large pack of paper for FREE. The flip sides of these colorful sheets are all in black and white.

Pattern Party 12" X 12" Host Designer Series Paper [155426]

Here is the list of the products used on this Stampin' Up! Awesome Otters Valentine Card...

Product List

• Awesome Otters Cling Stamp Set (English) [158087]
• Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028]
• Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]
• Pale Papaya 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155668]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Host Designer Series Paper [155426]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519]
• Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154882]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]
• Heart Punch Pack [151292]
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
• Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326]

Tip:

I colored the Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] with the dark shade from the Pale Papaya Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [155519].

With your purchase of the Blessings of Home Bundle during January 2022, you will receive our special Tutorial Medley Bundle PDF with eleven (11!) beautiful card projects created with Blessings of Home. Read more about it HERE!

Hope you enjoyed this Awesome Otters Valentine Card and hope you'll stay tuned for more ideas with new Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration products!

It's here... The New Stampin' Up! January- June Mini Catalog 2022!

GET READY TO GET CRAFTY

Stress less this year! With the perfect paper crafting products for Valentine’s, Easter, and every celebration in between, the January-June 2022 Mini Catalog has got your creativity covered.

Stampin' Up! offers decades of industry experience, perfect products, color coordination, unique themes, and original designs. No matter the project, our one-of-a-kind products stand out among the rest!

It's also the beginning of Sale-A-Bration!

Choose your favorites from the mini catalog then earn a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration offering with each $50 in product purchase!  See all of your choices HERE.

Did you see the bundle that I am featuring this month?  Got you curious?  Read all about it HERE.

Here's to some fun, fabulous crafting, family, and friends in 2022!  Let's get this started with some fun new products from the New Stampin' Up! January- June Mini Catalog 2022!

The Stampin' Up! January - June 2022 ( J -J 2022) Mini Catalog debuts tomorrow and to start off, we are featuring a beautiful new bundle, Stampin' Up! Blessings of Home (157939).

With two beautiful floral images and five sweet sentiments, this stamp set and die combo can be used for birthday cards, thank you cards, motivational cards, and more.  To help you with ideas for this bundle, there is a special offer for you during the month of January.

With your purchase of the Blessings of Home Bundle during January 2022, you will receive our special Tutorial Medley Bundle PDF with eleven (11!) beautiful card projects created with Blessings of Home.  I am honored to be among this group of demonstrators who collaborate, design, and create some fabulous projects using the latest from Stampin' Up!

Since one of our Stampin' Up! biggest events of the year will also begin tomorrow (SALE-A-BRATION), with your purchase of this qualifying bundle you will also get to choose a freebie from the SAB (Sale-A-Bration) brochure! (Be sure to visit tomorrow for the online version of the mini catalog and PDF!)

I will also be sharing some exclusive Blessings of Home projects tomorrow in my January 2022 Newsletter so be sure you are on that list to receive my emails. You can do that HERE. You will also receive a FREE online class just for signing up!

Be sure to tune in to YouTube on Thursday for a Premiere video that will feature Blessings of Home. AND, if you purchase this bundle by Monday evening, January 10th, I will send you two project kits featuring this bundle that will be shown in my YouTube Premiere this Thursday evening, January 6, 2022.

I am really excited to share these new crafting goodies with you! 

Need a catalog?  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I will be happy to send you one. E-mail me to request one!

Happy New Year and thanks for checking in today!  Looking forward to sharing the beautiful Blessings of Home Bundle with you this week!

We have had an eventful week...exposure to Covid, family member in hospital (she's ok and doing well),and out of town company.  We were able to celebrate a joyous Christmas anyway!

In all of the goings on, I have not even touched my new goodies from the new mini catalog except to take a look at this beautiful new designer paper!

I didn't forget about Paper Shares!

Introducing the new 2022 January- June Mini Catalog Designer Series Paper Share offered by Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations.

With some changes coming to PayPal, I will be unable to take payments via that platform beginning in the new year.  So, you have a two day window to send your payment via PayPal... through December 31st.

Paper Share includes:

Abstract Beauty 4 x 6 Specialty Designer Paper- 24, 4 x 6 sheets 

Artfully Composed Designer Paper- 12, 6 x 12 sheets 

Flowering Fields Designer Series Paper- 12, 6 x 12 sheets 

Heart & Home Designer Series Paper- 12 -6 x 12 sheets

Hey Sports Fan Designer Series Paper- 12 -6 x 12 sheets

New Horizons  Designer Series Paper- 24 -6 x 6 sheets

Sweet Talk  Designer Series Paper- 12 -6 x 12 sheets

Symbol of Fortune  Specialty Designer Series Paper- 12 -6 x 12 sheets

I will also send you a gift from me!


Cost: $58.95 plus $8.25 Priority Mail Shipping- $67 (your cost)

Email me to reserve your paper share with your Name, Mailing Address, Phone, and PayPal email. and I will send a payment request to you.

Timeline:

December 29th- 31st - You will be emailed a request for payment through PayPal.

December 31st - Deadline for payment via PayPal.  

January 4, 2022 - I will order the paper shares for which I have received payment. 
As soon as it’s received here, we will begin to prep for shipping to you.

***Late January- Designer Paper shares will be mailed. ***In case of backorders, paper shares will not be mailed until all paper is received and I will notify you. with updates.



Notes:

-Paper Shares are not eligible for Ink and Inspirations Customer Rewards.
-In case of backorders, shares will not be mailed until all papers are received.
-Paper Share only available in the U.S.

Watch the video below to see all of the designer papers from the new Mini Catalog that will be included in the share!

Email me now if you'd like to participate!  I must receive your PayPal payment before the end of the day on Friday, December 31!

The Legend of the Poinsettia by Tomie dePaola is one of my favorite Christmas stories that I read to students during the Christmas season.  I am also partial to it because of my Mexican heritage. 

I was excited to find a reading of this tale and wanted to share it with you.  Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you and your families!

I am a couple of days late with our last idea in my Stampin' Up! 2021 Countdown to Christmas series...Embossed Napkins. 

This is an idea that's been shared before here on Ink and Inspirations but it's definitely worth sharing again since it's so easy and fun not to mention how impressive it will look for your holiday gatherings.

Here's the video!

Stampin' Up! Countdown to Christmas 2021- Embossed Napkins

See how easy that is!  And, your party napkins will be unique and different! This is also a good idea for wedding shower napkins.

Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram if you want to take a peek into our holiday happenings and thanks so much for following my Stampin' Up! Countdown to Christmas 2021 ideas and videos.