Here's a birthday card made with the Artfully Layered Bundle and a vellum tip.  The summery, tropical feel of this card is nice for late spring and summer birthdays here in North America.

When using vellum, you have to be a little sneaky with your adhesive so that it doesn't show through the other side.  In this short video on YouTube, you can see how the placement of the greenery hides the adhesive.

Click the image below to view the video on YouTube.

Here are some details/ dimensions for this card:

• The card stock base is 4-1/4 x 11;scored at 5-1/2.
• The designer paper is cut 3-3/4 x 4.
• The vellum is cut at 3-3/4 x 4 backed by Basic White in the same color.

Stampin' Up! Product List

• Artfully Layered Bundle (English) [157761]
• Artfully Composed 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [157750]
• Vellum 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Layering Designs [157764]
• Pear Pizzazz 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131201]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Evening Evergreen 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155574]
• Versamark Pad [102283]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
• Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]
• Basics Embossing Powders [155554]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]

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Thanks for tuning in today for this birthday card with a vellum tip using the Artfully Layered Bundle from Stampin' Up!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 4 with Lisa Brown, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

There are two ways to enter to win Craft Candy 4.

*One (1) entry – Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post.

*Two (2) entries for every $50 when placing a Stampin’ Up! order with Lisa Brown between May 9 and May 15, 2022.  Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post to get an additional entry!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 4:

• Mischievous Mice Host Stamp Set
• Be Dazzling 6 x 6 Specialty Specialty Paper Pack
• Waves Rhinestones Basic Jewels
  

Click HERE to place your order!

Craft Candy 3!  Congratulations to Cindy Cooper. Your name was drawn as the winner of Craft Candy 3!  E-mail me with your name and mailing address!

Thank You Gifts:

• Receive a Thank You Card or Tag from Lisa with any order.
• All orders of $50 or more using Host Code NGC6VWRN will receive a pack of embellishments from Lisa.

Click here to shop online with Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations.

Today's project is a little tag made with the Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English) [158727] from the new Stampin' Up! Catalog for Teacher Appreciation Week.

Mia graduated from pre-school this week and she gave her teachers this sweet flowering plant with a little handmade tag.

If you have been following me, you know that we have been caring for our 92-year young dad after a lengthy stay in the hospital.  We are getting him set up so that he can remain in his home with everything that he needs.  So...I have not had much time to play with all my new Stampin' Up! goodies but I did make time to make these tags for Mia. :)

My new Decorative Circle Punch [159174] had not yet arrived so an old circle punch was used for the bird.  You could also stamp and punch the bird with the coordinating bird punch. The sentiment is also punched with a retired punch but you can just cut a 3/4" strip of paper for the sentiment.  Mia's mom just wrote the teachers' names and that it was from Mia on the back of the tag.

Here are the supplies used for this tag:

• Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English) [158727]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268]
• Tea Boutique 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158659]
• Decorative Circle Punch [159174]
• Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Pad [159208]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]
• 2022–2024 In Color Baker's Twine Pack [159195]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Thank you for your support! Each time you place an order through my online store, it supports my business and allows me to continue sharing!  I am grateful to serve as your demonstrator.

Use the Sweet Songbirds Bundle (English) [158727]to add to your gifts to show teacher appreciation!

The new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog products are now available for everyone!

Enjoy shopping the Online Store for some beautiful new products and Stampin' Up! branded merchandise.

Shop with our new Host Code for May!

Here's my unboxing video with some of the new projects!

What's on your wish list? Be sure to see how you can get a chance to win our Craft Candy #3!

Shop for some new fabulous crafting supplies from 2022-2023 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog beginning today!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 3 with Lisa Brown, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

There are two ways to enter to win Craft Candy 3.

*One (1) entry – Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post.

*Two (2) entries for every $50 when placing a Stampin’ Up! order with Lisa Brown between May 2nd - May 8th.  Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post to get an additional entry! (Remember, you will be able to order from the new catalog beginning May 3rd!)

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 3:

• Amazing Silhouettes Bundle from the current Mini Catalog...stamp set and coordinating dies!
• Waves Rhinestones Basic Jewels
  

Click HERE to place your order!

Winner of Craft Candy 2!  Congratulations to Debbie Hebert. Your name was drawn as the winner of Craft Candy 2!  Please E-mail me with your name and mailing address!

Thank You Gifts:

• Receive a Thank You Card or Tag from Lisa with any order.
• All orders of $50 or more using Host Code NGC6VWRN will receive a pack of embellishments from Lisa.

Click here to shop online with Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations.

Join Lisa on Thursday evening for a YouTube Premiere while she unboxes her new Stampin' Up! products from the upcoming catalog debuting on May 3rd. 

Visit the link below to set a reminder to see the video when it premieres. Sign in to your Google account so we can chat!

Go there now to set a reminder!

***Please note later time!

Thursday, April 28, 9 PM ET, 8 PM CT, 7 PM MT, 6 PM PT

See you tomorrow evening on YouTube!

Here's an easy fun fold pocket card with Stampin' Up! Hello Ladybug for today's project.  This project was one of two featured in a recent YouTube Premiere.

With one easy fold on a standard size card base and a simple card stock insert, you can create a pocket card that will hold a special note, a gift card, or some cash.

Here's the recording of the recent YouTube Premiere with the how-to for this fun fold card...

Stampin' Up! Hello Ladybug Easy Fun Fold Pocket Card

Lisa's Inklings:

• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199] base is cut 4-1/4 x 11 and scored at 1-1/2and 5-1/2.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] is cut 1-1/4 x 4 to stamp on and 3 x 5-1/4 for the insert.
• Designer Series Paper is cut 3-3/4 x 4  for the outside of the pocket and 1 x 3 for insert.
• You will need a scrap piece of Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793] to punch the two daisies.

The insert, as seen above, is just right for a little note. If giving as a gift, there is room for your gift card or cash.

Below is the list of supplies used for this project:

• Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699]
• Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [131199]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12"  Host Designer Series Paper [155426]
• Poppy Parade 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [119793]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Poppy Parade Classic Stampin' Pad [147050]
• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
• Playing With Patterns Resin Dots [152467]
• Medium Daisy Punch [149517]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]

Each time you place an order through my online store,  it supports my business and allows me to continue sharing!  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would be honored and grateful to serve as your demonstrator.

Thanks so much for tuning in today!  Try this Stampin' Up! Hello Ladybug easy fun fold pocket card when you give a gift card or cash for Mother's Day or Graduation!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 2 with Lisa Brown, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

There are two ways to enter to win Craft Candy 2.

*One (1) entry – Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post.

*Two (2) entries for every $50 when placing a Stampin’ Up! order with Lisa Brown between April 18th - April 24th.  Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post to get an additional entry!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 2:

• Hello Ladybug Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Be Dazzling 6 x 6 Specialty Specialty Paper Pack
• Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels
  

Click HERE to place your order!

Craft Candy 1!  Congratulations to Loretta Rush. Your name was drawn as the winner of Craft Candy 1! E-mail me with your name and mailing address!

Thank You Gifts:

• Receive a Thank You Card or Tag from Lisa with any order.
• All orders of $50 or more using Host Code GQRR9THQ will receive a pack of embellishments from Lisa.

Click here to shop online with Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations.

Welcome to our Customer Spotlight with Cindy Cooper!  Cindy has been a customer for several years and is a super talented card maker!

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

• How long have you been paper crafting?
  6 years
  
  
• What is your favorite stamp set?
  In the Meadow, Meadow dies, loving the Tropical dies lately
  
  
• What is your favorite color or color combination?
  Greens, love Shaded Spruce and Evening Evergreen
  
  
• What is your favorite type of paper crafting project or technique?
  Cards
  
  
• What is your best tip for your fellow paper crafters?
  Always make at least two!
  If one falls short you'll have a second chance and if they both win you'll have an extra for later or display!

Here are some beautiful cards that Cindy created recently...

Cindy creates many beautiful cards and has a great eye for color and design.  Thank you so much for sharing with us, Cindy!

If you'd like to be featured in a future Customer Spotlight post, e-mail me!

Here's a bright and cheery rainbow of happiness birthday card and video tutorial for you to create!

The  Ombre 12" X 12" Specialty Paper [155784] on this card makes it extra special.  And, it's fun to make up our own rainbow colors when we are creating, isn't it?  

Here's a quick look at how this card came together.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] base is cut 4-1/4 x 11 and 2 pieces for borders cut at 1 x 6.
• Subtles 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [155229] layer is cut 4 x 5-1/4.
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] is cut 2-3/4 x 5-1/4, 1/2 x 5 for sentiment, and 4 x 5-1/4 for the inside of the card.
• Ombre 12" X 12" Specialty Paper [155784] is used to cut the rainbow arches.

Here are the supplies used for this birthday card:

• Celebrating You Cling Stamp Set (English) [158028]
• Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]
• Subtles 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [155229]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Ombre 12" X 12" Specialty Paper [155784]
• Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]
• Brilliant Rainbow Dies [157726]
• Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130]
• Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders [157980]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Paper Snips [103579]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]

I truly appreciate you shopping with me. Every order placed through my online store helps support my business and I am grateful to serve as your demonstrator.

News for You:

• FREE Shipping tomorrow only, April 21, 2022, in my Stampin' Up! Online Store.  Need help?  I will be happy to place your order! E-mail me!
• GIVEAWAY! See how to enter to win my Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 1 HERE.
• Join our community of stampers!  Become part of our Stars Team by purchasing the Starter Kit.  $125 worth of Stampin' Up! product for $99 with FREE shipping!  Hobby stampers and business builders are welcome!    
• Have questions or need help?  Email us at lisa@inkandinspirations.com

Thanks for tuning in for this Stampin' Up! Rainbow of Happiness Birthday Card Video Tutorial so please share it with a friend!

FREE Shipping this Thursday on orders of $75 or more before tax! 

Make your list now and I will send you a reminder on Thursday morning!

FREE SHIPPING on Stampin' Up! orders of $75 or more, Thursday, April 21, 2022!

The Stampin' Up! Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699] is a stamp set and punch bundle used to make the birthday card seen here. This card was one created in my latest YouTube Premiere.  The red and black ladybug looks great with this buffalo check print from the DSP.

Sometimes just offsetting your cut layers can make a simple layout look fabulous.  Here's the section of the video for you to see just how this card is put together.

Lisa's Inklings:
Card base is Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] cut at 4-1/4 x 11 and scored at 5-1/2.
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] is cut 2-1/2 x 4 and textured with the Splatters 3D Embossing Folder and 2-1/2" strip for stamping and cutting the leaf.
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] is cut 3 x 4-1/2.
You will need about a 3 x 3 piece of Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] to die-cut the circle.
Pattern Party 12" X 12" Host Designer Series Paper [155426] is cut 3-1/2 x 5.

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies used to create this card. Thank you so much for shopping with me. I am honored for you to choose me as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and I will work hard to keep you inspired to use your Stampin’ Up! supplies!

• Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]
• Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482]
• Pattern Party 12" X 12" Host Designer Series Paper [155426] (Can only be earned with Host Rewards)
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
• Matte Black Dots [154284]
• Layering Circles Dies [151770]
• Black & White 1/4" Gingham Ribbon [156485]
• Mini Glue Dots [103683]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Stripes & Splatters 3 D Embossing Folders [157980]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Receive a FREE embellishment gift from Lisa with an order of $50 or more before shipping and tax.  Click here to shop!

REMINDERS:

• There are still some items on the Last Chance List with discounted prices!
• See how to enter to win my Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 1 HERE.
• Join our community of stampers!  Become part of our Stars Team by purchasing the Starter Kit.  $125 worth of Stampin' Up! product for $99 with FREE shipping!  Hobby stampers and business builders are welcome!    
• Have questions or need help?  Email us at lisa@inkandinspirations.com

Now that you've read this post, try making this birthday card with the Hello Ladybug Bundle (English) [157699] and post it on our Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group on Facebook!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 1 with Lisa Brown, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

There are two ways to enter to win Craft Candy 1.

*One (1) entry – Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post.

*Two (2) entries for every $50 when placing a Stampin’ Up! order with Lisa Brown between April 18th -April 24th.  Leave a comment at the bottom of this blog post to get an additional entry!

Ink and Inspirations Craft Candy 1:

• Special Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Simply Marbleous 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper Pack
• Waves Rhinestones

The winner of Craft Candy 1 will be announced when Craft Candy 2 is posted.

Click HERE to place your order!

Thank You Gifts:

• Receive a Thank You Card or Tag from Lisa with any order.
• All orders of $50 or more using Host Code GQRR9THQ will receive a pack of embellishments from Lisa.

Click here to shop online with Lisa Brown, Ink and Inspirations.