Today's post features an easy technique for creating faux ribbon for your handmade cards.  This was one of the very first techniques that I learned when I first began my journey with paper crafting and cardmaking.  On a recent Facebook live, I demonstrated this technique and found that several viewers had never tried or seen this technique.  This led me to take a clip from the video and share it with all my viewers. 

Let's take a look at this simple technique to create faux ribbon using a Bone Folder [102300] and some cardstock strips.

Lisa's Inklings:
-Strips of cardstock should be cut 3/8 to 5/8 for best results to create the faux ribbon.
-Run the side edge of the Bone Folder [102300] along the cardstock strip at least twice.
-Separate the layers slowly and carefully.
-Use Mini Glue Dots [103683] to make the bow.
-Try this technique on a larger piece of cardstock to create a fun textured layer for your handmade cards.

This card was made with minimal supplies including stamps, ink, and paper.  For cardmaking and paper crafting, basic tools/supplies are also needed which include Paper Trimmer [152392], Bone Folder [102300], Paper Snips [103579], and adhesives such as Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755] and Mini Glue Dots [103683].

If you'd love to make a card like this one, please click on the images below to shop and your supplies will be shipped directly to you.  There is no added cast to shop through these links and I truly appreciate your support of my business.

Product List

Beauty Of Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set

[154983]

Misty Moonlight 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153081]

Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146979]

Beauty Of The Earth 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155841]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[119686]

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Misty Moonlight Classic Stampin' Pad

[153118]

Merry Merlot Classic Stampin' Pad

[147112]

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

[147114]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Blending Brushes

[153611]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Hope you've enjoyed this introduction or reminder of this technique! Now it's time for you to create a card using this faux ribbon technique for handmade cards.

It's time for Craft & Chat Live with Lisa on Facebook, Thursday (today) at 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time (1:00 PM Eastern, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

This week, I challenged myself to create a card with just stamps, ink, and paper.  (I did use a little ribbon but during the LIVE, I am going to try a paper alternative.)

You may CLICK HERE to go there at Noon Central.  When you check-in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

Hope to see you later today on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook!

Welcome to our Customer Spotlight with Melinda Guy!  Melinda is a long-time customer and a dear friend. She is a member of our local stamp club in Texas. 

Here's a photo of Melinda and her husband while on a trip to Italy several years ago.

Our Customer Spotlight highlights one of my Stampin' Up! customers that agrees to share some information about themselves by answering a short survey.  Here are Melinda's responses!

1. How long have you been paper crafting?  

I have been a paper crafter for about 6 years,

2. What is your favorite stamp set?

My favorite stamp sets are Hippo and Friends and Celebrate Sunflowers.

3. What is your favorite color or color combination?  

My favorite colors right now are Misty Moonlight, Just Jade, and Roccoco Rose. I have made several cards using those colors.

4. What is your favorite type of paper crafting project or technique? 

I love the Paper Pumpkin kits.

5. What is your best tip for your fellow paper crafters?

The best advice I can give is to have fun. There are no mistakes when card-making. Sometimes they come out differently than you plan.😊

Here's a beautiful graduation card created by Melinda with one of her favorite stamp sets...

So many beautiful products are on this last chance list and you must get these while supplies last! 

Here are my Top Five Retiring or Discontinued Products:

Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper

Beautiful colors and prints that coordinate beautifully with the Hydrangea Haven Bundle that carried over to the Annual Catalog.

Another set of designer papers whose coordinating bundle carried over into the Annual Catalog, Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper.

Great sentiments...beautiful font!...Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set!

These are three of the cutest animals ever! Springtime Joy Cling Stamp Set

This is beautiful foil print paper is especially nice for anniversary and wedding cards.
I love it!   Love You Always Specialty Designer Paper

There are many other wonderful products included in this Last Chance Promotion; some items up to 50% off!

Take at my top five and shop now while supplies last!

Let's start the week off with a birthday gift card holder with the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle [156244] from the Stampin' Up! January- June 2021 Mini Catalog.  While the stamp set and coordinating punch are carrying over into the annual catalog, this precious coordinating Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] is not and is on the Last Chance List from this current mini.

The inside of this card has an easy fold-up gift card pocket which can also hold cash or a small gift! The triple-decker ice cream cone you see below is cut from the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] that is being discontinued.

Let's take a look at the how-to video tutorial for this easy birthday gift card holder.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Blackberry Bliss  Cardstock [133675] is cut 4-1/4 x 11 and scored at 4-3/4 and 9-1/2. You will also need a 3 x 4 piece for die-cutting.
• Basic White Cardstock [159276] - 2 pieces cut 3 x 4, one for die-cutting and one for the inside of the card.
• Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] - 1-1/2 x 4 and 4-1/4 x 4-3/4.

Easy Birthday Gift Card Holder

You can easily make this birthday gift card holder for any occasion!  Take a look at the supply list below and click on the photos of what you need to order. 

Thank you to all of my U.S. crafting friends who place orders with me in support of my business!

Product List

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle

[156244]

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper

[154567]

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad

[147108]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

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

[151326]

Playing With Patterns Resin Dots

[152467]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

Simply Scored

[122334]

Thanks for tuning in today!  Now it's time for you to try this birthday gift card holder and let me know if you do!

Do you know a friend who would love to receive a card in the mail?  Is there someone that you know who would appreciate getting a note of encouragement in one of your handmade cards?

Today's project is the perfect card for a summertime greeting!  Created with the Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English) [155823], this is one that would surely brighten someone's day!

This card was created on a recent Craft & Chat with Lisa Facebook Live.  The recording is below and if you want to skip over all the "chat" at the beginning, you can start the project demonstration at about 8 minutes into the video. 

Lisa's Inklings:

• Calypso Coral Cardstock [122925] base is cut at 4-1/4 x 11.
• You will need about 2 x 4 each of Petal Pink Cardstock [146985] and Pear Pizzazz Cardstock [131201] for stamping and die-cutting.
• Vellum Cardstock [101856] - 3 x 4 for die-cutting.
• You're A Peach Designer Series Paper [155686] - 4 x 5-1/4 for die-cutting.

Don't you think this is a great card to send to a friend?  I have to admit that I must do better at sending those "just because" cards.  Let's all commit to that, shall we?

As I said in the video, this suite of products reminds me of my mom because she loved peaches!  I feel like there her sweetness is in every card that I make with these sweet peaches!

Here's the inside of the card with plenty of space to write a "sweet as a peach" note. :)

If you'd love to make a card like this one, please click on the images below to shop and your supplies will be shipped directly to you.  There is no added cast to shop through these links and I truly appreciate your support of my business.

Product List

Sweet As A Peach Bundle (English)

[155823]

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[122925]

Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146985]

Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131201]

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

You're A Peach 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[155686]

Pale Papaya Classic Stampin' Pad

[155670]

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[147101]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Paper Snips

[103579]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Stitched So Sweetly Dies

[151690]

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder

[152718]

Pale Papaya & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Woven Ribbon

[155816]

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

Genial Gems

[155500]

Now it's your turn to make a card for a friend that's full of sweetness so hop over and order your supplies and get one of your much-appreciated handmade cards in the mail!

It's time for Craft & Chat Live with Lisa on Facebook, Thursday (today) at 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time (1:00 PM Eastern, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

Jackie and I just returned from a two-night stay in Branson...a little early birthday celebration for me!  I am ready to get back in the studio and show you the sweetest card project!

You may CLICK HERE to go there at Noon Central.  When you check-in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

Hope to see you later today on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook!

Today's Stampin' Up! project is a handmade card of appreciation created with the beautiful Hydrangea Haven Photopolymer Stamp Set [154470].  In this particular sample, the retired Roccoco Rose is used for the pink color.  If you do not have that retired ink pad in your stash, you can use a different pink such as Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad [147100] or Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108].

Also to note: While these images were cut with scissors after stamping, you can also use the coordinating dies to cut the images.  Get 10% off when you purchase the bundle and dies together..the Hydrangea Haven Bundle.

Here are the instructions for this handmade card of appreciation:

Product List of Supplies for this project:

• Hydrangea Haven Photopolymer Stamp Set [154470]
• Happy Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [154507]
• Hydrangea Hill Designer Series Paper [154570]
• Hydrangea Hill Mercury Glass Designer Acetate [154574]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]
• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]
• Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Bone Folder [102300]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690]
• Very Vanilla 3/8" (1 Cm) Scalloped Lace Trim [149593]
• Pastel Pearls [154571]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Mini Glue Dots [103683]

Do you know someone who would love to receive one of your handmade cards of appreciation?  I challenge you to send one today!

I am so excited to announce the winners of my Maui trip giveaway!    Special thanks to all of you who commented on the blog post and/or placed an order!

Without further adieu, here are the winners!

Thank you again to all who participated and congratulations to the winners!

Today's project is an easel-fold birthday card with a summer theme using the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle [156244] The combination of sweet images and bright colors makes this a really fun combo.  While the stamp set and punch carried over into the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567], will be discontinued.  

Easel fold cards are great for displaying your handmade creation.  Here's another fun easel fold version HERE.

This card was created on a recent Facebook Live and was inspired by a card that I received while on my Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip to Maui.  You'll see that card toward the end of the video below.

Let's take a look at the assembly of this easel-fold birthday card with a summer theme.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Blackberry Bliss Cardstock [133675] Base is cut 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and folded in half at 4-1/4. Score the card front at 2-1/8.
• You will need another piece of Blackberry Bliss cut 3-1/8 x 3-1/8.
• Basic White Cardstock [159276]: 4 x 5-1/4 for inside of card, 1 x 3-1/4 for punched label for inside, 1 x 2 for punched label for outside, and a strip for stamping and punching ice cream.
• Bumblebee Cardstock [153077] - 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
• Bermuda Bay Cardstock [131197] - 4 x 5-1/4 and 1/2 x 5-1/4.
• IIce Cream Corner Designer Series Paper [154567] - 3 x 3 and 1-1/2 x 5-1/4.
• Cinnamon Cider Cardstock [153078] - Scrap for punching cone.

If you'd love to make a card like this one, please click on the images below to shop and your supplies will be shipped directly to you.  There is no added cast to shop through these links and I truly appreciate your support of my business.

Product List

Sweet Ice Cream Bundle

[156244]

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133675]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Bumblebee 8-1/2X11 Cardstock

[153077]

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131197]

Cinnamon Cider 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[153078]

Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper

[154567]

Bumblebee Classic Stampin' Pad

[153116]

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

[147092]

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[147096]

Cinnamon Cider Classic Stampin' Pad

[153114]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Bone Folder

[102300]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Tasteful Textile 3 D Embossing Folder

[152718]

Artistry Blooms Sequins

[152477]

Lovely Labels Pick A Punch

[152883]

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

[151326]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend.  If you have some time to craft, try making this easel fold birthday card in a summer theme!

We are back!...and Craft & Chat Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place on Thursday (today) at 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time (1:00 PM Eastern, 11:00 AM MT, 10:00 AM PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

Yesterday, I spent most of the day unpacking and organizing my studio.  It still needs some work but I am ready to chat with you all again! Stop by and say hello and visit with us while I make a card!

You may CLICK HERE to go there at Noon Central.  When you check-in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

Hope to see you later today!

Today's video is a tip for keeping up with those dies so you won't be singing "where oh where has that little die gone"!

I cannot tell you how many times that a die has disappeared while crafting. Even with my nifty tool that you'll see in the video...at times I will forget to use it!  I've switched so that I have it in plain view and within easy reach. It is a time saver and alleviates a lot of frustration for me.  Let's take a look at this nifty tool! ;)

Here's the link on Amazon if you'd like one for yourself- Magnetic Bowl
Let me know if you get one and if it helps!  Thanks for tuning in for today's saga of "Where Oh Where Has That Little Die Gone" also known as "A Tip to Keep Up With Your Paper Crafting Dies!"

Today's project is a simply stamped card made with the Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [151490].  If you are just beginning your cardmaking journey or a seasoned stamped, this design is classic and really makes a nice presentation for your handmade cards.

The Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set [151490] is one that is used a lot in my crafting of personal cards to send to family and friends.  I am so happy that it remains in our current offering in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

Here's the how-to video tutorial.  Watch the video then read on for the details so you can re-create this simply stamped card made with the Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts stamp set.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Night Of Navy Cardstock [100867]:  4-1/4 x 11, 2 x 5-1/4, 1/4 x 5-1/4, 1-5/8 x 2-1/8.
• Cut Basic White Cardstock [159276]: 4 x 5-1/4, 1-1/2 x 2, and 4 x 5-1/4 for inside of card.

If you'd love to make a card like this one, please click on the images below to shop and your supplies will be shipped directly to you.  There is no added cast to shop through these links and I truly appreciate your support of my business. Here are the supplies used for this simply stamped card with the Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts Stamp Set.

Product List

Positive Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[151490]

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

In Good Taste Designer Series Paper

[152494]

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Seal+

[149699]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Basic White Medium Envelopes

[159236]

Paper Snips

[103579]

You can try this card design with almost any stamp set.  Did you like the strip as a ribbon alternative?  It adds that touch of color with that tiny bit of cardstock and keeps that clean and simple look.

Thank you for stopping by today! Be sure to visit my post from May 13, 2021 to enter my giveaway!  As you ready this, I am preparing to fly back to the mainland from Maui.  Thank you for your prayers for safe travels!

Now that you've read this post, shop the online store for the supplies you need to create the simply stamped card with the Stampin' Up! Positive Thoughts stamp set!

Welcome to our Customer Spotlight with Connie Cornelio!  Connie is a long-time customer and one of my major contributors of beautiful card samples to my customer VIP group!

Our Customer Spotlight highlights one of my Stampin' Up! customers that agrees to share some information about themselves by answering a short survey.  Here's Connie!

1. How long have you been paper crafting?  

I have been crafting my whole life but only paper crafting for 10 years.

2. What is your favorite stamp set?

My favorite stamp set and DSP is Forever Fern.
I also like Tempting Tulips and Lemon Zest!

3. What is your favorite color or color combination?  

Boy, this changes every year but this year I am really drawn to two colors: Pear Pizazz and Misty Moonlight. I love all the greens!

4. What is your favorite type of paper crafting project or technique? 

My favorite crafting projects are the fun folds and this year I am really getting into the Stampin Blends.

5. What is your best tip for your fellow paper crafters?

My tip is don’t be afraid to make a mistake. With stamping, you can always add an extra layer or a ribbon or an embellishment to cover up any error.

Here's a beautiful bridge fold card created by Connie...