Getting socks for Christmas is not always fun but with this unique gift packaging with a fun technique, the gift will be extra special.

Of course, after watching the video you may think of many other ideas and gifts that would be just as fun in the packaging idea. 

Let's take a look at the video which first aired last Wednesday on my Craft & Chat on Facebook.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] is cut with two pieces at  5-1/2 x 2-1/8 and two pieces at 2-5/8 x 2-1/8.
• Cut coordinating strips of this designer paper with two pieces at 1/2 x 5-1/2 and two pieces at 1/2 x 2-5/8.
• Be sure to watch the video for the technique with the 6" X 8"  Cellophane Bags [102210].
• Ribbon to tie cello packaging is cut at about 8" for each of the four pieces.
• I think it's best to wrap the ribbon around the carrier and partially tying the bow before cutting.  Better to have too much than too little and everyone ties bows differently.

Do you know someone who will enjoy receiving a gift in this packaging? Here's what you'll need.

Product List

Warm Hugs Bundle (English)

[155145]

Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper

[153491]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119793]

All The Trimmings Ribbon Combo Pack

[153541]

Mini Coffee Carrier

[153508]

6" X 8" (15.2 X 20.3 Cm) Cellophane Bags

[102210]

Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad

[147050]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154958]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Stampin' Seal

[152813]

I hope you enjoyed this gift packaging idea!  Check back tomorrow for another idea!

P.S. The Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] is one of part of our month long designer series paper sale.  Fifteen Designer Series Papers at 15% OFF.  The sale ends this Saturday, October 31st.  See all the papers that are on sale HERE.

If you are wanting to have some Halloween fun in your home environment with your family, here are a few ideas that I've compiled.

Get the kids involved making Halloween treat packaging.

Here's a fun idea for a simple Halloween box for a glow stick ring toss game.

Here's our other granddaughter painting a mini pumpkin with acrylic paint.  It's going to be her "Elsa" pumpkin with jewels.  Be sure to follow me on Facebook and Instagram to see the finished masterpieces!

Try this fun mummy wrap game with an inexpensive roll of crepe paper!

Make every snack or meal a party!  Drape a Halloween themed plastic table cloth over your table!

It's easy to make your own fun and encourage your kids to use their imaginations and creative talents!

Here are a couple of other ideas:

• Make a pin the nose on the pumpkin game.  (Who remembers pin the tail on the donkey?)Draw and paint or color a pumpkin on a piece of poster board.  Draw in eyes and mouth but leave off nose.  Cut black card stock noses, blindfold the participants and have them attempt to put the nose on the pumpkin!  Use tape or glue dots to get the noses to stick.
• Have an indoor scavenger hunt.  Find  some fun lists by searching for "Free indoor scavenger hunt printable".

Enjoy some safe and fun Halloween activities by using some of these activities or creating some of your own.  Happy Halloween at Home! -- Lisa :)

Slimline Card Envelope Video

In today's video tutorial, we will be making an envelope with the perfect fit for this card.

Made from Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]and the Simply Scored [122334] scoring tool, you can put this together in minutes!

Here's a look at the how-to:

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut your card stock or designer paper to 8-1/2 x 10. You will just be cutting 1" off the 11" side of a standard size piece of card stock.
• With the 8-1/2 side at the top, score at 2 and 6.
• With the 10 " side at top,  score at  1 and 9.
• This envelope was sized for a slimline card with a finished size of 3-1/2 x 7-1/2.

Now it's your turn!  Get your supplies here and thank you so much for your support!

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)

[154065]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

I hope you will try this slimline card and coordinating envelope.  It would make a great birthday card for someone this fall.

Now that you've read this post, be sure to go follow me on these social networks:
• YouTube
• Pinterest
• Instagram

And, don't forget Facebook!

Specials and Promotions:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a thank you gift from me!
  

It's Week 11 for our 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween projects and as we are closing in on our last week, here's a simple box that will hold a snack size bag of candy.

Choose your designer paper and make a few of these to have on hand for treats.  Don't you love that black glitter cat?

Let's take a look at this Halloween project video tutorial then read on for details!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut two pieces of Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] to 4-1/4 x 4-1/2. This paper is currently 15% off!
  
• Score with the 4-1/2 side at the top at 1-1/2 and 3-3/4.
• Score with the 4-1/4 side at the top at 1/2" from each side.
• You will need about a 2 x 3 pieces of Black Glitter Paper [153518] and also of Cajun Craze  Cardstock [119684] for punching.

If you'd like to give this a try, here are the supplies that you will need!

Product List

Banner Year Bundle (English)

[155214]

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper

[153517]

Black Glitter Paper

[153518]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

Cat Punch

[144666]

2" (5.1 Cm) Circle Punch

[133782]

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

Simply Scored

[122334]

And, if you'd like more Halloween ideas, here's a quick reference:

• Week 1
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4
• Week 5
• Week 6
• Week 7
• Week 8
• Week 9
• Week 10

This 2020 Christmas card idea is one from 2019 that bears repeating!

The Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En) [153006] and Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper [150429] was a favorite from 2019 and appears in this years Mini Catalog which highlights the holiday season!

Let's take a look at the video from 2019 to see the assembly of this card as well as a sweet little box that works as a gift card holder.  Just change the ribbon and emboss Soft Suede ink with Clear Emboss Powder since the copper embossing powder and that ribbon used are both retired.Then, you are good to go!

Card

• Very Vanilla Base is cut 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".
• Very Vanilla layer is cut 3" x 4".  You will also need some scrap for stamping and fussy cutting.
• Designer paper is cut 4" x 5-1/4" for the large layer and 3-1/4" x 4-1/4" for the accent layer.
• You will also need some scrap designer paper for punching ornaments.

Gift Card/Treat Box:

• Very Vanilla for box is cut 3-3/4" x 7-1/2".
• Score the long side at 3/4", 3-1/2", 4-1/4", and 7".
• Score the short side at 3/4".
• Copper Foil is cut 1/2" x 6 to 8-1/2" (depending on how big you want your handle and you'll need a small scrap piece to punch your ornament.
• Slice Pretty Peacock into 1/2" strips for filler.

Here are the products you can use for these projects.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be honored to serve you!

Product List

Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En)

[153006]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper

[150429]

Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[150880]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

You can make some beautiful Christmas cards with the Christmas Gleaming Bundle (En) [153006] and Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper [150429] and be sure and come back to more for Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween!

Specials and Promotions:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Ending soon! Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a thank you gift from me!

Today's project is a fall-themed slim line card idea using the beautiful Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065] from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog.

It's paired with the beautiful Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog. Don't you just love Cajun Craze for fall projects?  It's such a rich color and one that's used in my fall projects every year!

This slimline card is a bit different than others.  The length is a shorter than others that you may have seen.  You will get all the details after watching the video. And, there will be another video here on the blog this week for a coordinating envelope so be sure to check back.

Let's take a look at the how-to that was originally posted for my Craft and Chat session on Facebook.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119684] cut at 7-1/2 x 7 and scored at 3-1/2.
• Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650]: Two pieces are cut 3-1/4 x 7-1/4.  You will also need scrap for stamping and fussy cutting.
• Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] is cut 3 x 7 for outside layer and 1 x 3 for inside of card.
• You will need a small piece (approx 2 x 4) of Copper Foil Sheets [142020] to die cut the stems.

Ready to make this cardmaking project? Here are the supplies listed below.  The links take you directly to my Online Store.  I am extremely grateful for your support of my small business!

Product List

Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English)

[154065]

Cajun Craze 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119684]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper

[153520]

Copper Foil Sheets

[142020]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack

[144597]

Bronze & Ivory Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154922]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109130]

Square Vellum Doilies

[152484]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[153553]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

You can see another fun gift idea made with this bundle here.

I hope you enjoyed today's slim line card with the Celebrate Sunflowers Bundle (English) [154065] and you'll keep visiting for more project ideas and the envelope for this card!

Specials and Promotions:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a thank you gift from me!
  

Today's fun fold/diamond fold card was inspired by this Toy Story themed dress that I made for our granddaughter, Mia.  The photo above is from her trip to Disney in March 2020...pre-pandemic.  With wanting to mimic the cow-hide print of the dress, I decided to make my own patterned paper as shown below.

Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends [147942]were used to create the abstract pattern for the cow-hide pieces. 

Three pieces of the Whisper White  Cardstock [100730] were created with this pattern.  Measurements for all cuts and scores are listed below.

Here's the finished card.  The horse (which I hope somewhat resembles Woody's horse, Bullseye) was stamped and die cut using the Hippo Happiness Bundle (English) [154080].

Here are the details for this card so you can make your own. Any Toy Story fans out there?

• Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock [153077] is cut 10-1/2 x 5-1/2 and scored on the long side 2 ,4, 4-1/4, 6-1/4, 8-1/4, and 8-1/2.
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] is cut 1-3/4 x 5-1/4...you will need 4 pieces with 3 pieces with the cow-hide print.  The 4th piece is to write your message and sign the card.
• Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [111350] is cut 1-7/8 x 5-3/8 (4 pieces) to back your Whisper White panel pieces.
• Whale Of A Time 6" X 6"  Designer Series Paper [152460] is cut 3 x 3 in the Pacific Point print to die cut the smaller label.
• 2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [153070] is cut 4 x 4 in a Bumblebee print to die cut the larger label.

You can see a video for another card with this diamond fold HERE.

Ready to make your own diamond fold card?  Here are the supplies used for today's card...
Product List

Hippo Happiness Bundle (English)

[154080]

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[111350]

Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[152460]

2020–2022 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[153070]

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad

[147098]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Basic Black Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147942]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Here's hoping that you enjoyed this special fun fold card that I made for our Mia.  If you have questions, leave comment below and I will get back with you as soon as possible!

Specials and Promotions:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Ending soon! Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax from October 1 through October 16th (Midnight) and receive a thank you gift from me and be entered into a drawing for prizes! Winners announced on October 18th!

We are already to Week 10 of our 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween projects and video tutorials.

As we get closer to Halloween, you will see projects that you can easily create for your children, grandchildren, or neighborhood friends!

This treat packaging is what I like to call a tent.  Use your designer paper and have fun making lots of these!

Here is the how-to video tutorial for this week's Halloween project.

Lisa's Inklings:
- Cut one piece of Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] to 3-1/4 x 6-1/2.  Score at 2" for what will be the bottom front.
- Cut another piece of the same print to 3-1/4 x 8-1/2.  Score at 2" and 6-1/2".
- You will need another small piece of Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] and Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] for punching.

If you'd like to re-create this project yourself, here is the Stampin' Up! supply list.

Product List

Ghoulish Goodies Cling Stamp Set

[153362]

Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper

[153517]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Essential Tag Punch

[153607]

Metallic Mesh Ribbon

[153550]

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

Everything Essential Bundle (English)

[155211]

Take a look at all the 2020 Halloween projects in this blog series at the links below.

• Week 1
• Week 2
• Week 3
• Week 4
• Week 5
• Week 6
• Week 7
• Week 8
• Week 9

Here are two 2020 Stampin' Up! Christmas projects from last week's Craft and Chat on Facebook...a card and gift box with the beautiful For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set [153335].

This stamp set is one that might be overlooked since there are no images.  These beautiful fonts and sentiments are wonderful for Christmas cards and gift packages.  As you can see above and below, the sentiments really stand out when paired with awesome paper, don't you think?

Let's take a look at the edited recording of the LIVE.  If you're not following me on Facebook, click on over and do it right now!  Craft and Chat is on Wednesday mornings at 10 am Central.  For the next two weeks, you will see a pre-recorded video with some awesome project that you don't want to miss!

Product List

For Unto Us Cling Stamp Set

[153335]

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100730]

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

Wonder Of The Season Specialty Designer Series Paper

[153488]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Wonder Of The Season Ribbon Combo Pack

[153537]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder

[153576]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109129]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Red Velvet Paper

[153490]

Plush Poinsettia Specialty Paper

[153486]

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Tasteful Labels Dies

[152886]

Reminders:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax from October 1 through October 16th (Midnight) and receive a thank you gift from me and be entered into a drawing for prizes! Winners announced on October 18th!
• Shop with me and earn Ink and Inspirations Rewards with each $25 in product purchase.

Create some beautiful projects for the 2020 Christmas season with the For Unto Us stamp set!

Let your faith be bigger than your fear...a statement so fitting for these times. 

This sentiment is one from the Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] from Stampin' Up! and is highlighted by the beautiful Rainbow Glimmer Paper [153056].  And, who remembers this technique?  It's so much fun and super easy!  The scrappy scrip technique is a great way to get a very "stand out" background. See more samples and the video tutorial HERE.

Here are the measurements for this card:

• Basic Black Cardstock [121045] is cut 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 for base and 4 x 5-1/4 to adhere the strips.  You will need another piece to die cut the piece for the sentiment (approximately 4 x 4)
• Rainbow Glimmer Paper [153056] is cut 4 x 5-1/4 and cut into strips as seen in this video.
• Tie the Whisper White 1/4" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon [151326] around the strip layer.

Give this technique a try with this beautiful glimmer paper.  Here are the supplies you will need.

Product List

Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set

[152512]

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[121045]

Rainbow Glimmer Paper

[153056]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Hippo & Friends Dies

[153585]

White Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109132]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

[129053]

Black Stampin' Dimensionals Combo Pack

[150893]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

Reminders:

• Designer Series Paper 15% off sale continues through October 31st. See the papers HERE.
• Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax from October 1 through October 16th (Midnight) and receive a thank you gift from me and be entered into a drawing for prizes! Winners announced on October 18th!
• Shop with me and earn Ink and Inspirations Rewards with each $25 in product purchase.

It's Week 9 of my 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects and this time we are continuing this cute cup project.  (In case you missed the projects and video from earlier, you can see it here!)

In this video, you will see me cover the entire cup with some beautiful designer paper to make a fun Halloween treat holder.   Fill with candy, a gift card, or maybe even a little pair of socks!

Here's the video how-to so that you can make your own.

Lisa's Inkings:

• In the video, I recommended a 6 x 12 piece of Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520].  To be safe, I would go at least 8 x 12.
• Save your template. You know you'll want to make a holiday version!
• Be sure to use your Bone Folder [102300] to curve your paper pieces before adhering them.
• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] worked best for this project.

Need supplies to make this project? Here's the supply list.  Thank you so much for your support.  When you order from me it allows me to continue ordering free video tutorials!

Product List

Have A Hoot Bundle (English)

[155208]

Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper

[153520]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[120953]

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154882]

So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154905]

Cajun Craze Combo Pack Stampin' Blends

[147931]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Warm Wraps Dies

[153521]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon

[144146]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

Mini Coffee Cups

[153493]

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Today's project and video tutorial is a DIY gift idea using the Warm Hugs Bundle (English) [155145] from Stampin' Up!  The video is a recording of a recent Facebook Live  and you'll see how my mindset went from shying away from this bundle to "I gotta have it!"

The coffee/latte theme is very popular but try not to box yourself into just that idea.  These cups and sentiments can be used for packaging lots of different mini gifts!

Let's take a look at the video and you'll see!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] is cut  at least 4 x 6 to die cut.
• Mint Macaron Cardstock [138337]  is cut 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 to die cut trim.
• You will need a piece of Very Vanilla Cardstock [101650]scrap for sentiment
• Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] in copper -Scrap for die cut.

Ready to make your own cute cups for DIY gift giving?  Here are the supplies you'll need.  I would be so grateful for you to place your order with me!

Product List

Warm Hugs Bundle (English)

[155145]

Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper

[153520]

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Brushed Metallic Cardstock

[153524]

Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

[147085]

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147106]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[153553]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Tear & Tape Adhesive

[138995]

Bone Folder

[102300]