Today's rubber stamping video tutorial features the Big Day Sale-A-Bration set from Stampin' Up!  This is a super easy technique for stamping a partial image on your cardmaking or paper crafting projects.

Get those post-its ready to try this technique seen in the video below or HERE on You Tube.

Super simple with sweet results, right?  You can see the complete project and video tutorial HERE.

You can get this Big Day set FREE with a qualifying order during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration!  With each $50 in product purchase (before shipping and tax) choose one FREE Sale-A-Bration choice.

See all the FREE choices available in the Sale-A-Bration catalog below...

When you place your Stampin' Up! order, you'll be prompted to enter your FREE selections.

Conveniently Shop Online HERE! 

Thank you for checking in for this masking video tutorial using the Stampin' Up! Big Day Sale-A-Bration set...see you again next time!

This DIY Home Decor Kit from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog is sitting under my desk, as we "speak", begging to be assembled.  I'm hoping this blog post will hold me accountable to getting it done! 

What am I waiting for?  It is adorable and with so many possibilities for personalization!  There are tons of ideas whirling around in my head!  Does this ever happen to you?  These ideas have been a deterrent to progress...I'm telling myself, "enough already!"

To inspire you (and, me) to see how adorable the finished product will be, here's the Stampin' Up! video with really good tips on assembling.  Let's take a look...(See here on You Tube.)

You can find this DIY Home Decor kit and the suggested products in the Stampin' Up! store by clicking the links below:

Hello Life Project Kit
$24.95

Hello Life Photopolymer Stamp Set
$24.95

Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad
$7.50

Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad
$7.95

Handheld Stapler
$9.95

Silver Mini Staples
$3.95

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DIY Home Decor Kit- Ready to get it done!

Thanks for listening to my  procrastination woes!  I'm hoping to begin work on this DIY Home Decor project this evening with some of my Stampin' Up! team...wish me luck!

Today's 3D project and video tutorial is a little birthday box featuring the Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper from the Occasions Catalog and the Big Day Sale-A-Bration stamp set, all from Stampin' Up!

I had the need for a small gift box for a pair of earrings and the result was this different take on a familiar box!

Watch the video tutorial below or HERE on my You Tube channel!

Here is the Shopping list for today's project.  Just click the links to access the Stampin' Up! store...thanks!

Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper
$12.95

Stampin' Trimmer
$29.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$16.95

Stampin' Blendabilities™ Markers Coastal Cabana Assortment
$11.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
$4.95

1/4" Circle Handheld Punch
$8.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Yellow Citrus Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad
$5.95

Chalkboard Paper
$7.95

Glue Dots
$4.95

Note Tag Punch
$16.95

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$6.95

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If your shopping total reaches $50 in product (before tax and shipping), choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! There's no limit!  Earn a FREE product with each $50 you purchase through March 31, 2015! 

Here are the Sale-A-Bration choices used in today's project...

Big Day Wood Stamp Set
$0.00

Big Day Clear Stamp Set
$0.00

Best Year Ever Accessory Pack
$0.00

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Conveniently Shop Online for all your Stampin' Up! Supplies HERE!

Later this week, I'll be back with a Card Making 101 Stampin' Up! video tutorial with a quick tip on making the tag for this Big Day birthday box so stay tuned!  See you next time!

The new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! are a paper crafter's dream especially for those of us who love adding texture to our projects!

Not only are SIX Textured Impressions Embossing Folders on sale but also that super cute and handy Texture Boutique!

You can shop with ease by clicking on the links to my Stampin' Up! store below.  Thank you!

Beautifully Baroque Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Decorative Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Lovely Lace Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Lucky Stars Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$5.96

Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Zig Zag Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Texture Boutique Machine
$22.46

More Amore Ensemble - Digital Download
$5.97

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Add these specials to any other items on your Wish List and reach $50 in product (before tax and shipping) and choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! There's no limit!  Earn a FREE product from this brochure with each $50 you purchase through March 31, 2015!

See the Texture Boutique in action in this video tutorial I recorded a while back. It's also available HERE on my You Tube Channel.

Conveniently Shop Online HERE!

Thank you for stopping by today to see the new Weekly Deals and specials from Stampin' Up!

Here it is almost time for me to start supper and I'm just now sharing this Stampin' Up! Valentine Makeover Monday with a 2015 version of the Petite Purse reversed!

This is a different way to use the Petite Purse die for a minature basket to hold Valentine treats!

For the how-to, watch the video tutorial from the past below or HERE on You Tube.

Shop for supplies for the 2015 version of this project by clicking the links below.  Thank you!

Big Shot Die Bigz L Petite Purse
$32.95

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

White 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Jute Ribbon
$8.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
$4.95

Glue Dots
$4.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$16.95

Sweetheart Punch
$15.95

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The following items are FREE choices with your qualifying purchase during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration!  Earn one FREE with each $50 in product purchase (before shipping and tax) on your order.

 

Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

You Brighten My Day Clear Stamp Set
$0.00

You Brighten My Day Wood Stamp Set
$0.00

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I hope you've enjoyed today's version of Makeover Monday with this 2015 Stampin' Up! Valentine version of the Petite Purse Reversed Video Tutorial ---see you next time!

Today's Stampin' Up! masculine birthday card idea features an awesome print from the Adverture Bound Designer Series Paper Stack from the new Occasions Catalog.

This stack has earthy, nature inspired photograph prints as well as fabric, patterned, and textured inspired prints that are well-suited for those handmade cards for guys. It's really a must-have.  You'll love how it contributes to the ease in creating.  Really!

The sentiment is from the Big Day stamp set that is only available as a Sale-A-Bration choice with your qualifying order.

inklings:

• The fiber accents are threads pulled off short length of our Burlap Ribbon.
• The wooden leaf accent is from the Autumn Wooden Elements from the Holiday Catalog but you might just find it still on the Clearance Rack if you check now! Remember, Clearance Rack items are only available while supplies last!
• The Gorgeous Grunge stamp set adds a little pizzazz to the birthday greeting.
• Backing that image is some Early Espresso card stock cut with one of the dies from the Chalk Talk Framelits.

You can shop for supplies for this card using the links below. Thank you!

Decorative Label Punch
$16.95

Chalk Talk Framelits Die
$12.59

Autumn Wooden Elements
$1.99

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
$7.95

Fuse Fast Adhesive
$9.95

Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Early Espresso 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

 

Gorgeous Grunge Wood Stamp Set
$24.95

Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set
$17.95

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Earn the Big Day set FREE with an order of $50 or more (before shipping and tax)!

Big Day Wood Stamp Set
$0.00

Big Day Clear Stamp Set
$0.00

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Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today's handmade masculine birthday card featuring the Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper Stack from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Paper Pumpkin

This little jewel of a Paper Pumpkin from Stampin' Up! was delivered to mailbox yesterday!  Receiving this little red box each month is crafting surprise gift to me!  I love not knowing what to expect!  It's always an on-trend, self-contained box of fun.

The January kit contained this adorable Valentine photopolymer set with oodles of treat bags to fill with sweets or treats for the sweet.  Take a peek at this month's creative escape video below or here over on You Tube.

Don't miss out on next month's Paper Pumpkin!  Click the links below to purchase your subscription for one, three, six, or twelve months!

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$19.95

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$54.85 (special)

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$113.70

One Year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$215.40

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Enjoy a creative escape delivered to YOUR door each month!  For a limited time, save $5.00 (sale price indicated above) on a 3 month subscription...a Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Paper Pumpkin special!

Love this Stampin' Up! Lotus Blossom Sale-A-Bration set and today's cardmaking video tutorial will show you the how-to for a super easy watercolor technique.

You'll find the video below or HERE on You Tube. This technique is especially pretty with this three-step stamp...take a look!

If you need any of the supplies to create this Stampin' Up! card idea just click on the photo links below!  Thank you!

Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50

Watercolor Paper
$4.95

Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$7.95

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$6.95

Stampin' Dimensionals
$3.95

Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Aqua Painters
$16.95

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Earn the Lotus Blossom FREE through March 31, 2015 with a Stampin' Up! order of $50 (before shipping and tax.) Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with each $50 you purchase!

Lotus Blossom Photopolymer Stamp Set
$0.00

inklings:

• Try the 3 step stamping with one color of ink!  Stamp the #1 stamp full-strength, the #2 stamp by "stamping off" once, and the #3 stamp by "stamping off" twice. 
• Stampin' Up! Watercolor paper will be a beautiful addition to your paper crafting supplies.  This technique is great for a start in watercoloring!
• Recommended adhesive for applying the watercolor paper to a textured background?  Stampin' Dimensionals! 

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed today's cardmaking video tutorial watercolor technique featuring the Lotus Blossom Sale-A-Bration set from Stampin' Up!

Let's take a look at the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!  Topping my list this week are the Stampin' Write Markers and Skin Tone Blendalities!

Like to color?  Need some flesh tones to go with your "Blendies" in your favorite Stampin' Up! colors?  These are great for different shades of brown that you need!

Add these specials to any other items on your Wish List and reach $50 in product (before tax and shipping) and choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! There's no limit!  Earn a FREE product from this brochure with each $50 you purchase through March 31, 2015!

Conveniently Shop Online HERE!

Have a question or need help with your order?  I'm here for you!  Just e-mail me and I'll get back with you, pronto!

Thank you for stopping by to see the latest specials and Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Crazy for You Valentine

The beginning of the week has rolled around again and today's Makeover Monday features a Stampin' Up! Valentine featuring the new Crazy for You set from the Occasions Catalog.

The original project, as seen in today's blast to the past video, is also a Valentine treat.  The idea is the same; stamp set and paper supplies changed to make it all new!

Take a look at the video below or HERE on You Tube for the how-to:

inklings:

• The video is pre-magnetic platform and that little gym has made the cutting process so much easier!
• The makeover project used a punch and a little fussy cutting for the main images.
• Use this same idea as a card by inserting and adhering a piece of Whisper White card stock to write your message.
• Easily fit and arrange the multi-word sentiment by cutting the individual words for your message.

Here is the list of ingredients for the Makeover Project.  Shop easily by clicking on the links below.

Crazy About You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$24.95

1-3/4" Circle Scallop Punch
$16.95

Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon
$6.95

2013-2015 In Color Sequin Assortment
$4.95

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Pear Pizzaz 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Pear Pizzaz Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Crisp Cantaloupe 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$5.95

Stacked With Love Designer Series Paper Stack
$6.95

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Three ways to earn FREE product during Sale-A-Bration!  Click HERE for details!

I hope you enjoyed the 2015 Stampin' Up! Crazy for You Valentine in this edition of ink and inspirations' Makeover Monday.

Absolutely---there are three ways to earn FREE product during biggest and best Stampin' Up! event of the year, Sale-A-Bration!

This event runs from January 6- March 31, 2015!  Let's look at three ways YOU can earn FREE product!

Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product for every $50 you spend between January 6- March 31, 2015!  Take a look at the Sale-A-Bration brochure and the FREE items that are available as choices for your qualifying purchase by clicking the link below:

Spanish Flyer

Second way to earn FREE Stampin' Up! product during Sale-A-Bration:

Earn Host Dollars for FREE product ONLINE by stocking up combining orders with your crafting friend(s) with an ONLINE ORDER of $250 or more (before shipping and tax) and earn an EXTRA $25 in Host Dollars!

 Purchase the $99 Starter Kit during Sale-A-Bration, and earn FREE product on top of the amazing products that you choose to be in your kit! Choose between one of two options:

inklings:

• Option 1: Select a new Simply Created Kit from the Occasions Catalog.
• Option 2:  Choose any 2 of the Sale-A-Bration items.
• This special is for a limited time only- January 6-March 31, 2015.
• The $99 Starter Kit can be ordered through me HERE.
• You choose!  Fill your kit with any current Stampin' Up! product of your choice with up to $125 in product!
• Save another 10% with FREE shipping on your kit!

***EXTRA!  Earn a spot at my special VIRTUAL Sale-A-Bration Celebration! Details HERE!

Enjoy any of the three ways to earn Stampin' Up! product during Sale-A-Bration 2015!

Stampin' Up! Valentine Cards- 2015

Lots of handmade Valentine cards coming off the desk for the 2015 "happy heart day" and today's feature is a card idea and video tutorial with the You Plus Me bundle from Stampin' Up!

The Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack has seen quite a bit of snipping and cutting...so much so that I'm into my second stack!  What's so great about it?  Let's take a look at in the video tutorial below or HERE over on You Tube.

inklings:

• The Stacked with Love Designer Paper Stack has 48 sheets; 4 each of 12 double sided designs.
• Just the right size for cardmaking with a little wiggle room at 4 1/2 x 6 1/2.
• Patterns and colors are perfect for your Valentines but also a great fit for other themes as well...classic black and white.

And, now, for the ingredients and easy, online shopping:

You Plus Me Wood Bundle
$27.95

You Plus Me Clear Bundle
$21.95

Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$8.50

Calypso Coral 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Real Red 1/4" Cotton Ribbon
$5.95

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
$4.95

2" Circle Punch
$16.95

2-3/8" Circle Scallop Punch
$16.95

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$12.71

Liquid Multipurpose Glue
$3.95

Glue Dots
$4.95

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Thank you for joining me for today's cardmaking video tutorial and 2015 Valentine idea featuring the You Plus Me set and Stacked with Love Designer Paper.

Stampin' Up! Special New Weekly Deals

Hello and Happy Tuesday with some new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!  My absolute favorite this week is the Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack!  This trip is a must have for card making and memory keeping.  Perfect bitty punches with a star, heart, and four petal flower in one pack at a fabulous price! 

 See all the Weekly Deals in the Stampin' Up! store online HERE.

Add this terrific trio to your order and reach $50 in product (before tax and shipping) and choose a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure! There's no limit!  Earn a FREE product from this brochure with each $50 you purchase through March 31, 2015!

Here's another super idea from Stampin' Up! in this Better Than Email Photopolymer set just released!

It's perfect for your handstamped and handmade creations and there's even one for the delicious delights for your kitchen!  This set also meets the requirements for the Stampin' Up! Angel Policy.  Use one of these images when you sell your creations with Stampin' Up! artwork.  Click here to see this set in my Stampin' Up! store.

Thank you for stopping by to see the new fun stamp set and Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Best Day Bundle

Today's Makeover Monday is a remake of a handmade Pretty Pocket card using some really super coordinating products from the Stampin' Up! 2015 Sale-A-Bration offerings.

This handmade project features three selections that can be earned FREE through March 31st!  How?  With each $50 in product purchase, choose one Sale-A-Bration item from the brochure.

Let's take a look at the original project video below or you can view HERE on You Tube.

Loved how I could re-create this original project with the new offerings from Stampin' Up!

You can Shop my Stampin' Up! Online Store, Anytime, at Your Convenience!

Receive a special invitation to my Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April...see how HERE!

Earn the FREE Product Seen HERE during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration

Thank you for joining me for today's Makeover Monday handmade pocket card featuring the FREE 2015 Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration Best Ever products!

Stampin' Up! 2015 Sale-A-Bration Big Day Birthday Card

Let's take a look at this fun birthday card featuring the 2015 Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration set, Big Day, and the new Chalkboard Paper from the Occasions Catalog.

I don't know about you but my birthday card supply is a little low so I'm definitely on a mission to replenish the supply in my handmade card keeper.  My dad's birthday is next Tuesday...he'll be a young 85!...so I made a bright and cheery card to match his energy and love of life!

Here's a video tutorial with a few details and some helpful tips when using the new Chalkboard Paper and Chalk Inks.  Watch below or HERE on You Tube.

You can earn the Big Day stamp set for FREE during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration with your $50 purchase from my Stampin' Up! store. Other supplies used on this card listed below.  Easy to shop by clicking on the photo links below:

Birthday Bash Specialty Designer Series Paper
$12.95

Basics Hodgepodge Clips
$6.95

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock
$6.95

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$6.95

Chalkboard Paper
$7.95

Yellow Citrus Colorbox Chalk Ink Pad
$5.95

Spiral Border Punch
$15.95

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Thank you for tuning in today for this birthday card using the new Chalkboard paper and Big Day set available during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration!