In this "Your Questions Answered" video, we address the Stampin' Up! Alcohol Markers and which colors are best to start your collection.

Stampin' Up! offers a wide range of our colors in these beautiful markers.   You can see them all HERE.

Let's talk a little more about it, shall we?

Here are the Stampin' Blends colors that I recommend in the video:

Product List

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456]	Crumb Cake Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]	Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603]	Pool Party Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144605]
Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058]
Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606]	Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker [144607]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]

If you would like to add to your collection one marker at a time, the Stampin' Blends are available in singles.  The combo item numbers listed above are configured that way for ease in ordering.  Here is the list of singles and the item numbers.

Product List

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456]	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606]
Bronze Stampin' Blends Marker [144607]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144582]
Crumb Cake Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144581]	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144574]	Old Olive Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144573]
Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144586]	Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595]
Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144594]	Cherry Cobbler Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144576]	Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144575]
Calypso Coral Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144042]	Calypso Coral Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144044]	Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker [145054]
Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [145055]

You can see some Stampin' Blends samples on this Easter treat basket and this Easter card!

I hope this "Your Questions Answered" video on Stampin' Blends has been helpful to you and you are inspired to start or add your collection!

Last night on our Facebook LIVE broadcast, we made this fun fold card idea with the Little Twinkle stamp set from Stampin' Up!  It's an easy assembly and I hope you'll give it a try. 

Here's the recording of the Live video along with a little Stampin' Up! news at the beginning. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy!

Lisa's Inklings:

• The card base is 5 1/2" x 4 1/4".
• Use the same color of card base for the inside piece of card 1 3/4" x 4 1/2".
• The contrasting layer is 5 1/4" x 4".
• You will need scrap pieces of both colors of cardstock for punching circles and starburst.
• Cut Designer Paper to 6" x 2" and score at 3/4" on the 6" side.

Here's a photo of the inside of the finished card...

Supplies used for creating this fun-fold card:

Product List

Little Twinkle Clear-Mount Bundle [148414]	Little Twinkle Wood-Mount Bundle [148413]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]	Twinkle Twinkle Designer Series Paper [146284]	Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers [147158]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Starburst Punch [143717]	2" Circle Punch [133782]
1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299]	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129053]	Silver & Petal Pink Baker's Twine [146288]
Glue Dots [103683]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

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Thanks for stopping by to take a look at today's project!  Now that you've seen the video, try this fun-fold card technique on your next cardmaking project then visit Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook, LIKE my page, click on Follow and SEE First so you can get notifications when I am LIVE!

Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 6:30 PM Central Time (7:30 PM Eastern,5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 6:30 PM Central.  When you check in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

If you are unable to join us for the LIVE broadcast, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there immediately following.

We will be making an easy fun-fold card!

Please join us on Facebook tonight at 6:30 PM Central!

I suppose we all have our own story on the "why" we started stamping.   Mine is quite common but just in case you're interested, here's my story.

When our girls were in high school, they were in MANY extracurricular activities and we took lots of pictures.  Both girls were also involved in dance classes outside of school and of course, we had lots of photos of  that activity as well.

So I decided to start doing something with those photos.  I had done some scrapbooking as a young girl but it had been years since I had done any.type of real memory keeping.

I had a lot of fun doing those elaborate pages that took hours to do and really made some nice layouts and albums. 

One day in the spring of 2006, my daughter wanted me to attend a party that her friend was giving... a rubber stamping party, she said.  Stamping Up, she said. Reluctantly, I agreed. I had never heard of Stampin' Up! and I secretly thought "who needs rubber stamps"?  I know...that's pretty funny, right?

All it took was putting that first stamp to ink and then to paper.  That's it.  We made a cute card and I thought how clever that was.  I could always use cards.  So my daughter and I placed an order together. We could share our new "stuff". 

Then one day, that same demonstrator who gave that party called and told me I could get lots more goodies if I just purchased the Starter Kit.  I think there may have been a special.  I know I paid a lot more that $99. But, I was thrilled to get my hands on more stuff.  And, the demo told me, you will be a demonstrator.  I told her I never planned on demonstrating anything.  :)

I got my kit and was super excited to use my stamps in my scrapbooking and of course, make some cards.   Then one day my demonstrator friend asked me to conduct a "party" that she wasn't able to do.  I couldn't do that, I said.  She insisted and I fell in love with the whole process and almost 13 years later, I am still sharing something that I love to do! 

I'd love to hear your "Why I Started Stamping" story so just share in the comment section below or email me!

It's that time of year when we know we are going to say "goodbye" to some of our favorite colors so I am encouraging you to get these now!  

The 2017-2019 will be retiring...we know that! And, we also know that the cardstock, ink refills, ribbons, embellishments, and ink pads in these colors will be among the first items to sell out once Stampin' Up! announces the complete retiring list on the 15th!

Here is the list of the retiring In Colors with most of the product available in those colors. Click the links to be taken to the Online Store!  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be honored to serve you.

Product List

2017-2019 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [144033]	2017-2019 In Color 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144247]	2017-2019 In Color 12" X 12" Cardstock [145453]
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [147144]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144088]	Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242]
Fresh Fig 1/8" Sheer Ribbon [144174]	Fresh Fig 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [146945]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145]
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144092]	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]	Lemon Lime Twist 1/4" Ombre Ribbon [144234]
Lemon Lime Twist 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [146947]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147147]	Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144090]
Powder Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144244]	Powder Pink 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144151]	Powder Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [146949]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [147143]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144089]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]
Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [145489]	Berry Burst 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [146944]	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [147146]
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Ink Refill [144091]	Tranquil Tide 3/8" (1 Cm) Mini Ruffled Ribbon [146948]	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]

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Let's start the week off with a fun cardmaking technique using glossy card stock and our Stampin' Up! Classic Inks.

This is a super easy technique.  Here's a suggestion...prep and cut several pieces of glossy card stock so that you can make several of these backgrounds at once.  How nice to be prepared with a beautiful background when you need to make a quick card.

The colors used here are Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, and Lovely Lipstick.  Let's take a look at the video tutorial for the process. 

Lisa's Inkling:

• Have a tissue ready to keep your hands neat and clean.
• The Glossy Card Stock is cut 4" x 5-1/4".
• Cut your Stamping Sponges into wedges for ease of use.

Need supplies to recreate this project?  Here is the list with links to the online store.  If you at looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to serve you!

Product List

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad [147141]	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142]	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]
8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]
Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700]	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

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When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code, MJKMNESH, to receive a FREE gift from me!  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, no need to use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

Thanks for stopping by to take a look at today's project!  Now that you've seen the video, try this glossy card stock and ink technique on your next cardmaking project!

If you joined us on Facebook Live yesterday evening, you saw the creation of this cute Easter gift packaging for our granddaughters.  I had not used the mama duck from the Fable Friends set and I really enjoyed coloring her with my Stampin' Blends.

The "stuffing" for this little gift basket is from the Clearance Rack...Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie.  It's a generous amount in three colors and perfect for stuffing your gift-giving creations.

Here are the details so that you can recreate this project!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut card stock for box/basket to 5 x 8-1/2".
• Score the 8-1/2 " side at 3-1/2 and 5".
• Score the 5" side at 1" and 4".
• Handle is  1" x 8-1/2".
• Designer Paper is cut 2 pieces at 2-3/4" x 3-1/4" and 2 pieces at 1-1/4" x 3-1/4".

Here are the supplies used to create this project.

Product List

Fable Friends Cling Stamp Set [148670]	Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122925]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111350]	Garden Impressions 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [146289]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Pool Party Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144595]	Dark Petal Pink Stampin' Blends Marker [146871]	Calypso Coral Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045]
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Simply Scored [122334]	Metallic Brads [146929]
Paper-Piercing Tool [126189]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]

I decided to recreate this same basket with a different theme.  What do you think?

The box/basket of this one is made from designer paper and just right for a gift for other than small children.  The handle is simply stapled on this version.

Now that you've seen both of these samples, go to Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook, LIKE and Follow my page, and watch the video to see the assembly of this little gift basket for Easter.

Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 6:00 PM Central Time (7:00 PM Eastern,5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 6:00 PM Central.  When you check in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

If you are unable to join us for the LIVE broadcast, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there immediately following.

We will be making a cute basket for a little Easter gift!

Please join us on Facebook tonight at 6:00 PM Central!

One of my favorite places to eat while we are in Missouri is at Buckingham Smokehouse Bar-B-Q in Springfield.  As you can see from the sign, it's been voted as Springfield's best BBQ and has even been featured on the Travel Channel!

Conveniently located across from Bass Pro Shop, there is sure to be something on the menu for everyone's taste! My favorite of all is the pulled pork, sweet potato fries, and cole slaw! Delicious!  It's a super casual atmosphere and seating outside and in.

Here's Mr. Brown with a plate full of pulled pork, ham, and sausage!  The potato salad is really good, too!

My friend, Bonnie of Calamity Jane's Cottage Shop on Facebook, loves the burnt ends.  She'll go up to the order window and order burnt "butts" though!  LOL. And, she'll be as serious as ever because that's what she calls them!

If you're ever in the Show-Me State near Springfield stop by Buckingham's and get some of their delicious bar-b-q!   I believe there may be some other locations but this one is conveniently located!  Hope if you're in the area you'll stop and enjoy one of my favorite restaurants.

Let's start the month off by taking a closer look at our new product line, Storage by Stampin' Up!

Storage by Stampin’ Up! is designed to store and showcase your Stampin’ Pads, Stampin’ Ink Refills, Stampin’ Blends, Stampin’ Write Markers, Watercolor Pencils, and other accessories. Here are some other features and benefits of Storage by Stampin’ Up!:

We've asked for it...now we have some sleek storage options from Stampin' Up!

I'll have more information in my next post but in the meantime, you can take a look at the options!

Download the flyer here! *

*This stamp pad storage is sized for the new style ink pads.

Tune in tomorrow for more on the new Storage by Stampin' Up!

It's the last day of Sale-A-Bration so don't let this be you!

Many of you have taken advantage of the great opportunity to earn some product for FREE but if you haven't, there is STILL TIME!  Shop now and see all of the choices of FREE product with a qualifying order.

And, if you have been thinking about trying out the demonstrator side of Stampin' Up!, there is a great promotion that ends at 11:50 PM MT tonight!  Get $175 in your Starter Kit for $99 and FREE shipping!
Want to know more? Check out the information HERE or contact me at lisa@inkandinspirations.com.

In case you missed it, here is the recording of the project we made last night on Facebook LIVE.

Today's the last day of Sale-A-Bration so I am here to help you with your orders or answer your questions!  Hope to talk to you soon!