Here we are with the final hours of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration and some super new Weekly Deals!

Click through below to see the details of the new Weekly Deals!

It's hard to believe that we are down to two days remaining of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration and this week's Makeover Monday card idea features some of the fun objects that you can earn for FREE with each $50 in product purchase.

This thank you card really shows off the Irresistibly Yours Designer Series Paper with embellishments from the In Color Accessory Pack, the Best Year Ever Accessory Pack, and the Simply Wonderful Stamp Set.

The way-back-when video (see the original post HERE) is a how-to tutorial for using the Stamp-A-Ma-Jig which is a nifty tool for getting just the right placement of stamped images.

You can see the process below or HERE on Tube.

Here is the Stampin' Up! Supply List for this project re-do.  To shop, simply click on the links below:

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

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$6.95

Glue Dots
$4.95

In Color Accessory Pack
$0.00

Best Year Ever Accessory Pack
$0.00

Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

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The items with the $0 price point can only be earned with your qualifying order through tomorrow, March 31, 2015!

Thank you for joining me for today's Makeover Monday Stampin' Up! card idea.  Shop now to take advantage of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration.

Here's a sneak peek of an exclusive project like the one that will be posted to the Ink and Inspirations Stars blog.  This project features a stamp set from the 2015 Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration brochure, Simply Wonderful (wood-139125, clear-139128) and the Something Borrowed Designer Series Paper (137785) from the Occasions Catalog.

Twice a month, the Stars receive access to an exclusive project and video tutorial created especially for the Stars' private blog!  These projects are inspiration for their personal use, stamp clubs, classes, or simply inspiration for their own projects.

We would love to have you stampin' with the Stars! I am honored to be the leader of this group;  a community of fun and enthusiastic group of paper crafters who are both hobby and business stampers from across the U.S. 

Become a member of Stampin' Up! and our community, the Ink and Inspirations Stars with the purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit for only $99! Customize your kit with products you love up to $125 in value with FREE SHIPPING!  And during Sale-A-Bration, there's a BONUS! 

1. Choose any TWO Sale-A-Bration items to add to your kit!...OR,
2. Choose One Simply Created Kit from the Occasions Catalog!

As an Ink and Inspirations Stars Team Member, you will receive:

• Personal support from me via email and/or phone.
• Access to our private Team Facebook Group exclusively for members of the Ink and Inspirations Stars with news, support, and sharing of ideas!
• Access to the Stars' private team blog with project ideas and video tutorials posted each month!
• Team recognition and incentives!
• Advice and support to help make your Stampin’ Up! experience what YOU want it to be!

If you'd like to learn more about becoming part of our group, you may e-mail me or call me at 409-719-2853.

Or, if you're ready to become part of our group, CLICK HERE.

We'd love to have you as part of the Ink and Inspirations Stars family!

Twenty two items have been added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack with savings up to 80%!  These items, as well as other Clearance Rack items, are only available while supplies last!

Take advantage of these deals right now during the last few days of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration!

Today's project is a 2015 Easter treat upcycle using some Stampin' Up! products and containers that you probably have on hand!

If you're a DIY fan and love to fins uses for those objects that you collect because "you might just need it one day", here's an idea that you'll be sure to try!

Watch the video tutorial below or HERE on You Tube. 

Do you have any containers or bottles that you can "dress up" for Easter?  I hope you'll give this idea a try!

Thank you for stopping by to visit and see my Stampin' Up! 2015 Easter Treat upcycle project...please stop by again!

Time to take a look at the new Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals!

Artisan Label Punch
$11.96

Crushed Curry Baker's Twine
$2.21

Epic Day Designer Washi Tape
$3.71

Fringe Scissors
$7.46

Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil
$8.21

Label Love Clear Stamp Set
$13.46

Petite Petals Punch
$9.71

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Earn FREE Stampin' Up! goodies with each $50 in product purchase before shipping and tax!  Blendabilities have been "recalled" since they do not meet the high quality standard of Stampin' Up! but more choices have been added from which you can choose! Take a look through the links below!

-->CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FLYER WITH THE 10 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS!

 

-->CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FOUR OPTIONS ADDED MARCH 1ST!

 

-->CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL SALE-A-BRATION BROCHURE! (BLENDABILITIES NO LONGER AVAILABLE)

 

Please contact me with questions or if I can help you with your order.

 

Three ways to order:

1. Through my Stampin' Up! Online Store HERE.

2. Email me with item numbers and product names, Sale-A-Bration choice(s), and payment information.  Or, you may forward a number, and I'll call you.

3.Call me at 409-719-2853 to order.  Please leave a message if I am not available and I'll return your call ASAP.

 

Shop for the new Weekly Deals and more while taking advantage of this special time during Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration with all the fabulous choices that you can earn FREE!

 

Good Monday morning and welcome to this week's Makeover Monday featuring a Stampin' Up! card idea using the Project Life Happiness Is Card Kit and Accessory Kit.

The colors in this kit are bright and fun. The coordinating background layer is from the Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack.

To see how easy it is to create handmade cards using the Project Life by Stampin' Up! card kits and accessory kits, watch the video tutorial from the archives below.  You may also see it HERE on You Tube.

Let's take a look at the products used in today's makeover.   Just click the photos to shop!

Moonlight Designer Series Paper Stack
$6.95

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$6.95

Happiness Is Project Life Card Collection
$15.95

Happiness Is Project Life Accessory Pack
$9.95

Blackberry Bliss 3/8" Satin Stitched Ribbon
$8.95

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inklings:

• In this makeover card, I only used a portion of the "xoxo" Project Life card and saved the remainder for use on another project.
• The cork "&" and accent sticker beneath are from the Happiness Is Accessory Kit.
• The Blackberry Bliss Ribbon beautifully covers the seam between the two cards.
• This Project Life by Stampin' Up! card kits and accessory kits make great additions to your card making supplies.

Thank you for joining me for this Happiness Is Project Life by Stampin' Up! card idea for this week's Makeover Monday.

Today I wanted to share some projects from two of my Stampin' Up! Stars' team.

  The first is a beautiful card created by Debbie H.

This card features three awesome stamp sets from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog:

The Open Sea Wood Stamp Set
$26.95

The Open Sea Clear Stamp Set
$18.95

World Map Wood Stamp Set
$17.95

World Map Clear Stamp Set
$13.95

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$17.95

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$13.95

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The next project is a beautiful card-in-a-box by Catherine S.

The Stampin' Up! sets featured here:

 

Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$17.95

Hardwood Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$13.95

Trust God Wood Stamp Set
$19.95

Trust God Clear Stamp Set
$14.95

Lovely As A Tree Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$27.95

Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$19.95

Moon Lake Wood Stamp Set
$25.95

Moon Lake Clear Stamp Set
$18.95

A Happy Thing Wood Stamp Set
$0.00

A Happy Thing Clear Stamp Set
$0.00

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See that $0 price point on A Happy Thing?  The ONLY way to get that stamp is with a qualifying Sale-A-Bration order of $50 or more before shipping and tax! Click on the images above to shop or visit the Online Store HERE.

We would love to have you stampin' with the Stars! I am honored to be the leader of this group;  a community of fun and enthusiastic group of paper crafters who are both hobby and business stampers from across the U.S. 

Become a member of Stampin' Up! and our community, the Ink and Inspirations Stars with the purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit for only $99! Customize your kit with products you love up to $125 in value with FREE SHIPPING!  And during Sale-A-Bration, there's a BONUS! 

1. Choose any TWO Sale-A-Bration items to add to your kit!...OR,
2. Choose One Simply Created Kit from the Occasions Catalog!

As an Ink and Inspirations Stars Team Member, you will receive:

• Personal support from me via email and/or phone.
• Access to our private Team Facebook Group exclusively for members of the Ink and Inspirations Stars with news, support, and sharing of ideas!
• Access to the Stars' private team blog with project ideas and video tutorials posted each month!
• Team recognition and incentives!
• Advice and support to help make your Stampin’ Up! experience what YOU want it to be!

If you'd like to learn more about becoming part of our group, you may e-mail me or call me at 409-719-2853.

Thank you for stopping by to take a look at some of the Stars' card ideas and thanks to these team members for sharing their work!

 

This month's Paper Pumpkin from Stampin' Up! will literally have you in stitches and there are some great Weekly Deals that you'll definitely want to see!

Now that's adorable!  I can't wait to get started on my Paper Pumpkin Kit!

Did you know that you can purchase prepaid subscriptions and have it count toward earning FREE Sale-A-Bration product? That's right!  Take a look at these options.

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$54.85

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$54.85(on sale!)

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$54.85

One Year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
$54.85

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Save $5 on the 3 month prepaid subsduring Sale-A-Bration through March 31st! (Discounted price reflected above.)

Save $1 per month with the 6 month prepaid subscription!

Save $2 per month with a 12 month prepaid subscription!

Click through on one of the options above to access my Stampin' Up! Online Store!

You can also shop the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! by following the links below:

 

Argyle Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Calypso Coral 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon
$5.21

Chocolate Chip 3/4" Chevron Ribbon
$6.71

Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Modern Mosaic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

Mosaic Madness Clear Stamp Set
$14.21

Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon
$5.21

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Thanks for stopping by to see the March Paper Pumpkin and special and the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

The ink and inspirations March 2015 Card Making Class to Go features four different card designs using the beautiful Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Set! Participants will also create a coordinating box to hold the cards.

Included with this class:

• The pre-cut and punched card stock for your projects.
• Embellishments ready for you to complete your projects! 
• You will receive supplies to create four adorable cards and a coordinating box.  Perfect for a gift or to keep for yourself.  You'll have extra In Color card stock remaining for you to create more cards!
• You will also have access to a video with assembly instructions.
• Supply List for your reference.

Your fee includes the Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer stamp set, 2013-2015 assorted In Color card stock, one full pack of In Color Sequins, and the video tutorial.

Cost for the March Class To Go:
$48 and includes Priority Mailing in a padded envelope.

***Choose the Add On package and you will receive:

• Ornate Tag Topper Punch 137146 p. 35 of the Occasions Catalog
• One Package of Tea Lace Doilies
• In Color Sequins Pack
• The Lovely Amazing You Photopolymer Set
• The Class Kit with card stock and embellishments
  
• Video with assembly instructions, and...

• Choose One FREE Sale-A-Bration item! Please e-mail me and indicate your choice of Sale-A-Bration stamp set   Blendabilities are no longer available. (Choosing either of the two  12 x 12 paper packs will incur additional shipping costs but the new 6 x 6 Vellum pack will not be additional shipping.)  See your choices HERE ...and HERE for the new choices!

Cost March Class to Go with Add On package: $78.94 (Includes Priority Shipping)

RSVP and payment due by March 16, 2015!

Class To Go Packets are due to be mailed by the end of March 2015. (Priority Mail).  I will notify you when shipped. 

Inks and adhesive not included
but may be purchased separately.  Inks used are Baked Brown Sugar, Strawberry Slush, Pistachio Pudding, Coastal Cabana, and Crisp Cantaloupe.

You can register for the  March 2015 Card Making Class to Go HERE!

Today's makeover was originally a Christmas project and now with a few simple adjustments becomes a Stampin' Up! 2015 Easter Treat Pouch! 

I know that you're probably disappointed that there is not a treat to be seen!  But, trust me, a jumbo chocolate chip cookie would be perfect for this project!

Take a look at the original video tutorial for the how-to then add any spring or Easter image to spruce it up!  You may also see it HERE on You Tube.

Here are the current supplies that I used on today's Makeover Monday project.  Those listed with a $0.00 price point can only be earned!  One FREE Sale-A-Bration item for each $50 in product purchase before tax and shipping!

Crazy About You Wood Stamp Set
$51.95

Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set
$38.95

Crazy About You Photopolymer Stamp Set
$24.95

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

Bermuda Bay Sequin Trim
$4.95

Coastal Cabana Thick Baker's Twine
$3.50

Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments
$4.95

Best Day Ever Photopolymer Stamp Set
$0.00

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

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Crisp Cantaloupe Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Pistachio Pudding Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

2" Circle Punch
$16.95

Best Year Ever Designer Series Paper
$0.00

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Thank you for stopping by for today's Makeover Monday with a Stampin' Up! 2015 Easter Treat idea!

Sharing a sneak peek of an exclusive project like the one that will be posted on the Ink and Inspirations Stars blog this week.  This project features the Crazy About You Bundle from the 2015 Occasions Catalog from Stampin' Up!

Twice a month, the Stars receive access to an exclusive project and video tutorial created especially for the Stars' private blog!  These projects are inspiration for their personal use, stamp clubs, classes, or simply inspiration for their own projects.

We would love to have you stampin' with the Stars! I am honored to be the leader of this group;  a community of fun and enthusiastic group of paper crafters who are both hobby and business stampers from across the U.S. 

Become a member of Stampin' Up! and our community, the Ink and Inspirations Stars with the purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit for only $99! Customize your kit with products you love up to $125 in value with FREE SHIPPING!  And during Sale-A-Bration, there's a BONUS! 

1. Choose any TWO Sale-A-Bration items to add to your kit!...OR,
2. Choose One Simply Created Kit from the Occasions Catalog!

As an Ink and Inspirations Stars Team Member, you will receive:

• Personal support from me via email and/or phone.
• Access to our private Team Facebook Group exclusively for members of the Ink and Inspirations Stars with news, support, and sharing of ideas!
• Access to the Stars' private team blog with project ideas and video tutorials posted each month!
• Team recognition and incentives!
• Advice and support to help make your Stampin’ Up! experience what YOU want it to be!

If you'd like to learn more about becoming part of our group, you may e-mail me or call me at 409-719-2853.

Or, if you're ready to become part of our group, CLICK HERE.

We'd love to have you as part of the Ink and Inspirations Stars family!

Today's card and video tutorial features several of the Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration products including one of my new favorites, Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum.

These printed sheets come in a 6 x 6 inch stack and make for a beautiful accent for your handmade cards and paper crafting projects.

Let's take a look at the how-to in the video tutorial below or you may watch HERE on You Tube.

Here is the listing of the Stampin' Up! "ingredients".  Those items shown without a price listing are Sale-A-Bration items that can be earned with each $50 in product purchase (before shipping and tax).

Irresistibly Yours Specialty Designer Series Paper
$0.00

Stamping Sponges
$3.50

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Sheer Perfection Designer Vellum Stack
$0.00

2013-2015 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
$14.95

Gold Fancy Designer Vellum Foil
$10.95

Chalk Talk Framelits Die
$12.59

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

Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Hello Honey Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad
$5.95

Nature's Perfection Clear Stamp Set
$0.00

Best Day Ever Photopolymer Stamp Set
$0.00

Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$6.95

Tea Lace Paper Doilies
$2.95

In Color Accessory Pack
$0.00

Vintage Faceted Buttons
$5.95

2014-2016 In Color Stampin' Write Markers
$14.95

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The Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! have some sweet specials for your spring-time paper crafting! Of these, my favorite has to be the All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack! 

Love this size of our designer paper offerings that are perfect for card making and great for trimming to size for Project Life by Stampin' Up! pocket pages!

Here are the offerings!  Click on the photos below for details and to shop!

All Abloom Designer Series Paper Stack
$5.21

Gold Stampin' Glitter
$2.96

Marina Mist 1/4" Cotton Ribbon
$4.46

Old Olive Baker's Twine
$2.21

Tangerine Tango Baker's Twine
$2.21

Wildflower Meadow Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$10.46

Wildflower Meadow Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.96

 

As you shop, remember that Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration is still in full swing but there are only a little over 2 weeks left to earn some fabulous FREE Products! 

Click here to see the four new Sale-A-Bration products that are available through March 31, 2015. Thank you for stopping by to see the new specials and weekly deals from Stampin' Up!