Today, I have another Stampin' Up! fabric technique to use in your paper crafting.  It's about time to start making graduation cards, and I think this one would be perfect.  Fabric used here is from the Timeless Portrait Collection 122337.

The Word Play( wood-120308, clear-120651)sentiment is a bold yet motivating statement.  For a masculine card, just omit the fabric element!

Watch the video below for tips on this fabric technique. Questions? Leave a comment!

Stampin' Up! Fabric Video Tutorial Technique Graduation Card

The Stampin' Up! Lace Ribbon Border Punch is not new by any means but I wanted to share this Stampin' Up! video with Shannon West from the home office.
Watch for some great tips and ideas for using this punch.

Stampin' Up! Video Tutorial- Lace Ribbon Border Punch

Enjoying some family visiting from out of town this week but I'l have some Stampin' Up! cards, projects, and ideas to share with you each day.

I had some fun playing with my Vintage Vogue (wood, clear) and Medallion stamps last week. You know how I love to use scraps on my desk to try and pull a card together and these two were the result of a unique combination of elements.  Try using something for inspiration as a starting point.  My inspiration for these came from a card on p.218 of the Idea Book and Catalog.  Of course, these are totally different than that particular card, but it was the idea that inspired me and these birthday cards were the result.

Have you ever used the ideas in the catalog for inspiration?  Lots and lots to inspire you there!  Give it a try!

Time for me to put these Vintage Vogue Medallion birthday cards in the mail!

It's so hard to say goodbye, but it's that time again!  Stampin' Up! has just released the stamp sets that will be retiring come May 31st.

Hundreds of stamp sets are retiring but the good news is that the new catalog coming June 1 will be loaded with fresh and new sets!!!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE LIST OF RETIRING SETS!

Click the image below to see these sets in the Online Store...

SEE THE RETIRED STAMP SETS HERE...SHOP NOW!

Titanic at the docks of Southhampton.  Courtesy of Wikipedia.

I am a TITANIC enthusiast.  Not just about the movies, but everything TITANIC.
And, so today, in memory of the souls lost and those who carried the memory, I'd like to share some resources that may interest you ...if you're an enthusiast or love history.

In Branson, MO,(I have visited) and Pigeon Forge, TN are TITANIC Museums...huge!... and full of artifacts and information. It's a glimpse back in time and a tribute to those who were there.

TITANIC MUSEUM

You can also access interesting facts, museum info, and photos via their Twitter feed...

@TITANICBRANSON

And, on FACEBOOK...

TITANIC MUSEUM ATTRACTION on FACEBOOK

Books I Own:

A Night to Remember, Walter Lord

Last Dinner on the TITANIC, Rich Archbold and Dana McCauley with Foreword by Walter Lord

James Cameron's Titanic

Do any of you have resources you'd like to share regarding TITANIC? 
Share with us here as we remember. 

Stampin' Up! will release its list of retiring stamp sets tomorrow.  Be sure to check back here at ink and inspirations to see the list!

In the meantime, I have a question for you?

Which Stampin' Up! stamp set would you miss the most if retired?

I couldn't pick just one so I narrowed it down to two.

Elements of Style wood , clear

Lovely As A Tree

I have used these two sets countless times in my personal crafting projects!  I'll be so sad if these are on the list and not available to you anymore!

Be sure to check back here tomorrow for the list of the retirees.  You'll want to order your favorites before the end of May before we say goodbye for good!

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Brides!  Use the Stampin' Up! Date Keeper as a countdown to your Wedding Day!
And, it can also be used as a monthly calendar!

It's available only while supplies last in the online Clearance Rack for $4.79!

Visit the Clearance Rack for this and many other items available a bargain prices!

Try something a little different in your paper crafting using the Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Fabric(125411) and Fabric Brads (125589).

Here's a video tutorial for a cute and easy fabric flower...

Stampin' Up! Summer Smooches Fabric Flower Video Tutorial

I couldn't believe it when I first checked my Stampin' Up! demonstrator site this morning!  Some great additions have been made to the Clearance Rack and I just had to share one of my faves!

Nautical Expeditions Designer Series Paper---$4.39!

Above is a card I posted previously using the Nautical Expeditions Designer Paper  with digital images...see post HERE.

This is a great collection for masculine cards and summer time projects!  And, it coordinates perfectly with The Open Sea stamp set available on both wood mount-123030 and clear mount-123032! ( This stamp set is not available in any catalog, but is available as a write-in item or through the Online Store.)

Be sure to check out all of the other items available now in the Clearance Rack!  These items are available only while supplies last!  Included are punches, Big Shot dies, Simply Scrappin' kits, ribbons, buttons, designer papers...definitely worth taking a look!

Click Here to see the Stampin Up! Clearance Rack New Items Now!

Wishing you and your families a Joyous Easter!

Stampin' Up! Petite Purse Bigz Die)...fun without the flap as an Easter Basket! I saw the little chick (Bird Punch and Extra Large Oval) idea online and I had to add it to these little treats!

Spending time with family this weekend but sharing a quick Stampin' Up! treat box today.   These 4 x 4 boxes will hold a small gift but for now...stuffed with Easter candy!

Ladies in town, this is one of the fun flowers you'll be creating in the Flower Power class on May 20th.  Be sure to contact me to reserve your spot!

These Attic Boutique Side Notes (125413) from Stampin' Up! are very pretty! 
I love discovering ways to use our pretty Stampin' Up! products on Masculine Cards!

• Notice how the Basic Rhinestone(119246) is brown?  I colored it with a permanent brown marker!
• The color combo here lends itself to a manly theme...Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Whisper White, and Basic Black.
• Sponging and distressing of the sentiment adds a bit of ruggedness.

Discover unique ways to use your Stampin' Up! products to create masculine cards in Mainly Manly Cards!

Stampin' Up! Masculine Card Ideas