Since it's back to school time, today's Makeover Monday features a notepad with the Words of Truth stamp set from Stampin' Up!

To assemble the notepad, all you need is some of our Tombow Mono Multipurpose Liquid Glue and some printer or copy paper cut to your desired size.

The Words of Truth stamp set along with the glimmer paper make this a fun gift for a stellar student or teacher.

Let's take a look at the video tutorial from the past below or you can find it HERE on You Tube.

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's Makeover.  Simply click the links to shop!

Words Of Truth Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$23.00

Words Of Truth Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$17.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack
$17.00

Silver Glimmer Paper
$3.75

Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack
$8.00

Decorative Label Punch
$18.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$3.00

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Available tomorrow, beginning September 1, 2015, the Holiday Catalog goes live!  The Black Glimmer Paper will be available along with all the awesome products that you'll love for your fall and winter holiday crafting!

Be sure you're on my mailing list to receive notice of specials, the latest project ideas, and my monthly newsletter! See you tomorrow with some new Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals!

Today's project is a peek of a Halloween Treat wrap created with the some new items that will be available in the upcoming Holiday Catalog from Stampin' Up!  My Ink and Inspirations Stars Team  will have this project and exclusive video tutorial posted on the Stars' private team blog. 

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Today's project is a remake of the Halloween Mini Treat Bag on this post to create a Thanksgiving Mini Treat Bag with the Sprinkles of Life set from Stampin' Up!

This In Color Envelope Paper is just the right weight for these little DIY favor bags and the Delightful Dijon is a wonderful color for fall!

Let's take a look at the First Cut Video* below or you can find it HERE on You Tube! *First Cut Videos are unedited and as close to "real life" action as you can get here on my blog!

Let's take a look at the Stampin' Up! supply list below.  Shop easily by clicking on the photos...Thank you!

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies
$40.00

2015-2017 In Color Envelope Paper
$6.00

Sprinkles Of Life Photopolymer Stamp Set
$21.00

Tree Builder Punch
$18.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Banner Triple Punch
$23.00

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Tip Top Taupe 1" Dotted Lace Trim
$6.00

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
$8.00

Handheld Stapler
$10.00

Silver Mini Staples
$4.00

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Washi Label Punch
$18.00

Large Oval Punch
$16.00

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***Do you create projects for fall/Thanksgiving?  I'd  love to know! 

Leave a comment below this post with your answer by Sunday evening, August 30, 2015, and I'll draw a name for someone to receive the kit to create a mini treat bag much like this one here.  Looking forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for stopping by to see the Stampin' Up! Sprinkles of Life Mini Treat Bag and video tutorial.  See you again soon!

 

Welcome to Week 3 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween video tutorial featuring the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Die and the Project Life Day by Day set from Stampin' Up!

My goal this week was to use some "everyday" supplies to design and create a fun Halloween treat bag.

Let's take a look at the how-to in the video tutorial below or you can find it here on my You Tube channel.

Here's a listing of the current product use to make this treat bag.  That awesome Black Glimmer paper will be available soon!

Project Life Day To Day Photopolymer Stamp Set
$26.00

Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies
$40.00

Subtles Designer Series Paper Stack
$22.00

White 1-1/4" (3.2 Cm) Jute Ribbon
$9.00

Handheld Stapler
$10.00

Silver Mini Staples
$4.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
$3.50

Fast Fuse Adhesive
$10.00

Multipurpose Liquid Glue
$3.00

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Click the links above to shop and your supplies will be delivered to your door!

Thanks for checking in to see Week 2 video tutorial of the 12 Weeks of Halloween.  Tune in tomorrow to see a Stampin' Up! Fall themed re-make!  See you then!

Glamour, glitz, sparkle, and shine describe the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!  The Glitter and Glimmer Paper should be on your list in preparation for the upcoming holiday season.

Let's get an up close look at each of these Stampin' Up! sale items for the week.  Special sale items listed below:

Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack
$6.00

Gold Glimmer Paper
$5.25

Silver Stampin' Glitter
$3.00

Sweetheart Punch
$12.00

Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon
$5.25

Pansy Punch
$12.00

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Simply click the links above to shop and Stampin' Up! will ship to your door!

Thank you for stopping by the for latest Stampin' Up! specials and new Weekly Deals!  See you tomorrow for the WEEK 3 project of my 12 Weeks of Halloween!

Today's Makeover Monday of a video tutorial from the past is a super simple Halloween candy treat wrap with a sneak peek a new set from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog, Among the Branches.

Adjust the size of your paper to the size of your treat and with a few embellishments, you'll delight the young and the young at heart!

Let's take a look at the video tutorial from the past for a simple how-to.  Can't see it below?  You can find it HERE on You Tube.

inklings:

• Find the length of your treat and cut that measurement x 12".
• Wrap the designer paper around the treat and cut off excess.  You just need an inch or so to overlap to adhere the wrap together.
• Embellish the outside of the wrap to fit the occasion.  Love this look for party favors!

You'll be able to get your hands on these spook-tacular Halloween products from Stampin' Up! soon!

Need a Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog and plan to place your next order through me?  Email me with your contact information (name, address, and best phone number) and I'll send you one.  I will begin mailing soon.

If you place your orders through another demonstrator, please contact her/him for your catalog.

If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order in the last six months, I have ordered your Holiday Catalog and you should receive it by September 1st when the catalog goes live.  If you'd like, you may email me to see if you are on the list.

Thank you for stopping by for today's Makeover Monday with the sneak peek of the Among the Branches stamp set and other fun supplies for Halloween from the Handmade for the Holidays catalog from Stampin' Up!

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Offer Details: Use the code HALFOFF to join Paper Pumpkin before September 10, 2015, and get 50% off the first two months! After that, keep the creativity coming for only $19.95 + tax per month (shipping included).

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• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
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Here's a look at the August Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Love these colors!

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by September 1st and get your first two months at HALFOFF!  It's also a great gift!
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Today's project is a remake of the label from Week 2 of my 12 Weeks of Halloween featuring Sheltering Tree from Stampin' Up!

With a few changes in ink colors and a softer look, the label is now appropriate for any fall occasion.

Let's take a look at the First Cut Video Tutorial with the how-to for this fall tag or label.  Can't see it below?  Find it HERE on my You Tube channel.

inklings:

• The choice and depth of color easily transforms the feel of this tag/label.
• The Sheltering Tree stamp set lends itself to any season of the year.
• A four seasons home decor piece could be made easily using this technique.

Experiment with your inks on your hand stamped projects and enjoy the results of this simple technique!

Thank you for stopping by for the remake of my 12 Weeks of Halloween Week 2 for the fall themed version of this Sheltering Tree tag.  See you again soon!

Our 12 Weeks of Halloween video tutorial for Week 2 features the Sheltering Tree stamp set and the upcycle of a container that you may have in your kitchen!

This container is rather large so it would be perfect for storing lots of Halloween treats.  No worries if you don't have this particular canister container.  You can adjust to use for just about any size with any stamped image that you choose.

Let's take a look at the video tutorial below or you can find it HERE on You Tube.

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's project.  Shop easily by clicking the photos to visit the Online Store and your order will be delivered to your door!

Sheltering Tree Photopolymer Stamp Set
$25.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock
$7.00

Tangelo Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Circles Collection Framelits Dies
$27.00

Tangelo Twist Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker
$3.50

Sponge Daubers
$5.00

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
$8.00

Delightful Dijion Classic Stampin' Pad
$6.50

Little Letters Thinlits Die
$29.00

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• This sponging technique makes beautiful backgrounds.  Experiment with different colors of ink.
• If your container is smaller, use a smaller image and label size.  Spray paint coffee cans or try using smaller sized powdered drink mix containers.
• No die cutting machine?  Try our Big Shot! (113439)

Repurpose those containers for home decor this fall and winter holiday season.  It's a perfect presentation for gift giving as well.

It's time to announce the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! that pack a punch with the Bow Builder and the fab Envelope Punch Board!

The Envelope Punch Board is one rockin' tool that you're sure to love! 
Remember this Halloween Project Week 1?  Yes, that cute little box was made with this Envelope Punch Board.  For $15, be sure to grab it this week!

Next on my list of must-haves this week is the precious Bow Builder Punch.  This little jewel should arrive on my doorstep from the brown truck today...thanks UPS!  I'm waiting on it to finish some baby shower favors for the upcoming celebration for my sweet little granddaughter that's on the way!  I'll be sure to share those with you after the shower in September!

Let's take a look at the complete round up of specials for this week!

Basic Black Baker's Twine
$2.25

Bow Builder Punch
$13.50

Envelope Punch Board
$15.00

Tiny Triangles Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
$5.63

Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons
$4.50

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Easy shopping with delivery to your door when you click the photos above. Place an order with me with a total of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a FREE gift from me in the mail later this month.  Host Code: HMQHM7VX

• ***Please do not use Host Code if your order is $150 or more before tax and shipping.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product with your order.

Thanks for stopping by today to take a peek at the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!  See you tomorrow with Week 2 of my 12 Weeks of Halloween!

Good afternoon everyone and welcome to this week's Makeover Monday and video tutorial with another sneak peek of the Haunt Ya Later stamp set from the 2015 Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. 

This treasure trove of products for your holiday crafting goes LIVE on September 1st!  The countdown is on!

While we're {patiently} waiting, let's get a look at this blast to the past video on tying bows on your handmade cards.  Can't see it below?  Find it HERE on You Tube.

Bows can add just the right touch to your handmade creations.  As you can see, it works on the Christmas card in the video and on the Halloween card for today's makeover.

You'll be able to create this card soon because the new products  will be available to you September 1st!

What??? You can't wait?  Join Stampin' Up! and my Ink and Inspirations Stars team and get these fabulous products now!

I know you are so excited about the thought of coloring this boo-tiful little character! 

inklings:

• The little witch was stamped on our Thick Whisper White card stock in the new archival Basic Black ink that will be available in the Holiday Catalog.
• Our Classic ink colors of Elegant Eggplant, Cucumber Crush, Early Espresso, Smoky Slate, and Pumpkin Pie were painted with Aqua Painters.
• Her skin tone is a blend of Blushing Bride ink with a wash of Crumb Cake over top.
• A little dot of Dazzling Details was added to each eye for some sparkle.

Need a Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog and plan to place your next order through me?  Email me with your contact information (name, address, and best phone number) and I'll send you one.  I will begin mailing soon.

If you place your orders through another demonstrator, please contact her/him for your catalog.

If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order in the last six months, I have ordered your Holiday Catalog and you should receive it by September 1st when the catalog goes live.  If you'd like, you may email me to see if you are on the list.

Hope you've enjoyed today's Makeover Monday featuring a video tutorial for tying bows on cards and the Haunt Ya Later stamp set that will be available soon in the 2015 Holiday Catalog from Stampin' Up!

DO YOU LOVE TO CRAFT, STAMP, AND CREATE BUT CAN'T FIND THE TIME TO FIT IT IN YOUR SCHEDULE?

THEN, I'D LIKE TO INVITE YOU TO THE INKSPIRATION CLASSROOM! 

Inkspiration Classroom allows you to learn, stamp, and create projects when it fits YOUR schedule; at a time when it's convenient for YOU! Enjoy online video classes with 24/7 Access!

Inkspiration Classroom is designed to offer anyone the opportunity to enjoy paper crafting classes.

No need to leave home.

No need to juggle your schedule.

No need to spend all of your time searching for ideas and instructions.

Here's How It Works...

Each month, Inkspiration Classroom members commit to purchasing a minimum of $35 in Stampin' Up! product (before shipping and tax) from Lisa Brown, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, by the 15th of each month for a minimum of 6 months.
After 6 months you may continue in the club for as long as you wish!

After notification of your purchase, you will receive an email with a link to the Inkspiration Classroom videos after the 15th of each month.

Inkspiration Classroom members will receive exclusive online video classes using current Stampin' Up! products. You will discover how to create a variety of projects that include cards, holiday and seasonal creations, techniques, gift items, and more!

These video classes will not be available anywhere else!

Here are the features of membership in the Inkspiration Classroom:

* Exclusive Online Video Classes delivered to you via a link in an email each month!

* A PDF File with project details and measurements.

* FREE Stampin' Up! Catalogs mailed to you throughout the year!

* Plus, some surprises and specials available only to Inkspiration Classroom members!

These classes are my sincere thank you to my loyal customers for choosing me as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator!

Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of the Inkspiration Classroom each month!

Click Here to Sign Up Now!

P.S. Sign up today and your Stampin' Up! catalog will be on its way to you tomorrow!

Today's paper crafting project and video tutorial is a Fall Favor Box made with the Merry Everything set from the Stampin' Up! 2015 -2016 Annual Catalog.

This little box, created with the Envelope Punch Board (133774), is a re-make of yesterday's project, Week 1 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween Projects here on Ink and Inspirations.  Be sure to check out this cute version HERE complete with a Punch Art pumpkin.

The Merry Everything stamp set is super versatile with images for Halloween, giving thanks, Christmas, and a great little "To: and From:" image.  Even better, it coordinates with our ever popular Note Tag Punch!  Save 15% when you purchase the Bundle with the stamp set and the punch!

Now, let's take a look at the project re-do below.  You may also view it HERE on my You Tube channel.

• Place an order with me with a total of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a FREE gift from me in the mail later this month.  Host Code: HMQHM7VX
  ***Please do not use Host Code if your order is $150 or more before tax and shipping.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product with your order.
• Need a Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog and plan to place your next order through me?  Email me with your contact information (name, address, and best phone number) and I'll send you one.  I will begin mailing mid-August. 
  If you place your orders through another demonstrator, please contact her/him for your catalog.
  If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order in the last six months, I have ordered your Holiday Catalog and you should receive it by September 1st when the catalog goes live.  If you'd like, you may email me to see if you are on the list.

Do you make Halloween or Fall projects or both? I'd love to hear from you! Yesterday, a You Tube viewer from the U.S. told me that she was SO ready for cooler weather crafts! How about you?

So grateful that you stopped by today to see the re-make of the Week 1 Halloween project--- the Merry Everything Fall Favor Box and video tutorial...see you again soon!

Are you ready for Week 1 of my Stampin' Up! 2015 Halloween Series?

This is the start of 12 weeks of fun paper crafting projects and video tutorials to help you get ready for a BOO-tiful Halloween!

This first project is a small treat box embellished with a punch art pumpkin.  Watch the video tutorial below or HERE on my You Tube channel.

 Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's project:

Envelope Punch Board
$20.00

Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack
$8.00

Large Oval Punch
$16.00

2" Circle Punch
$18.00

Hello Honey 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$6.00

Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock
$7.00

Washi Label Punch
$18.00

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad
$6.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

Teeny Tiny Wishes Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$27.00

Gorgeous Grunge Wood-Mount Stamp Set
$25.00

Gorgeous Grunge Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$18.00

1-1/4" Burlap Ribbon
$8.00

Metallics Sequin Assortment
$5.00

Snail Permanent Adhesive
$7.00

Glue Dots
$5.25

Stampin' Dimensionals
$4.00

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Be sure to check back here on the blog tomorrow for another First Cut paper crafting video tutorial featuring a re-do of today's Halloween project in a fall theme! Don't miss it!

Thanks for stopping by for Week 1 of my 12 Weeks of Halloween Stampin' Up! projects and video tutorials..see you tomorrow!

We are starting out the list of the new deals from Stampin' Up! with some fabulous In Color Washi Tape!  Talk about an easy way to add a pop of color to your paper crafting projects.  

Are you like me and forget that you have this easy to use embellishment? 
Here's a sample and video tutorial for a quick card that packs a punch with a touch of washi!

Now let's get a closer look at each of the Stampin' Up! specials for this week.  Simply click the links below to shop!  Your order will be delivered to your door!

2014-2016 In Color Designer Washi Tape
$8.00

Classy Designer Buttons
$4.50

Clothespins
$3.00

File Tabs Edgelits Dies
$8.25

Scalloped Tag Topper Punch
$17.25

Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon
$5.25

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inklings:

• Get something fun in the mail!
  Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by September 1st and get your first two months at HALFOFF!  Great gift!
  Click HERE to subscribe and enter HALFOFF at check out!
• Place an order with me with a total of $50 or more before shipping and tax and receive a FREE gift from me in the mail later this month.  Host Code: HMQHM7VX
  ***Please do not use Host Code if your order is $150 or more before tax and shipping.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product with your order.

Want to order from the new Holiday Catalog early???

Be the next in line to Join My Ink and Inspirations Stars Team and fill your Starter Kit with items from the Holiday Catalog!
Email me for more information!

Thank you for stopping by the for latest Stampin' Up! specials and new Weekly Deals!  See you tomorrow for the WEEK 1 project of my 12 Weeks of Halloween!