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Makeover Monday- Go Wild Birthday Card on Leap Day

Stampin-up-go-wild-birthday-card-makeover-mondayWishing you a Happy Leap Day and sharing a Makeover Monday birthday card that has an easy focal point using strips of the Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack from Stampin' Up!

In the original project and video tutorial,  washi tape strips provided the patterned accent for the card front.  Watch it below or HERE on You Tube.

 

 inklings:

  • Using strips of designer paper as your cards accent is a great way to use those scraps.
  • A single sentiment above the strips makes a bold statement.
  • On this card, a piece of Basic Black satin ribbon borders the top of the strips.

Here are is the supply list for today's makeover.  Simply click the photos to shop!  Host Code: STQNJK4X

 

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Thanks for "leaping" by for today's Makeover Monday birthday card featuring the Stampin' Up! Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack.


If You've Ever Thought About Becoming A Stampin' Up! Demonstrator...

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If you've ever wanted to be a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, then I'd like to encourage you to give it a try! 

This project peek above is one that will be shared with the Ink and Inspirations Stars team.  The Stars have a private team blog with ideas and videos for projects and card ideas.

Want to know more about becoming part of our team and the Stampin' Up! family?

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 from across the U.S. 

Become a member of the Stampin' Up! family and our community, the Ink and Inspirations Stars for only $99! Customize your kit with products you love up to $125 $155 in value with FREE SHIPPING during Sale-A-Bration!

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.

Have you ever thought about sharing Stampin' Up! with others? I'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have. We'd love to have you Stampin' with the Stars!

 


Throw Back Thursday - Punch Art Easter Chick

 

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While recuperating and taking a video break, let's revisit this idea and video tutorial for this punch art chick for Easter.

With a couple of punches, you can easily assemble this little fellow to adorn Easter treats or cards.

See the how-to in this video and you'll want to get punch-y to make your own chicks!

 Try these punches to make this little chick:

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 This punch art Easter chick is super cute and easy to make so give it a try!


Feelin' Blue and Sharing Botanical Blooms

Stampin-up-botanical-blooms-140819Been feelin' blue this week since I haven't seen much crafting time due to health issues but wanted to share this very popular bundle, Botanical Blooms, from the Occasions Catalog from Stampin' Up!

Take a closer look at this discounted bundle in the video below from the Stampin' Up! home office. (Get 15% off when you purchase the bundle with stamp set and framelits with the special bundle product #...*see below)

 

 

Simply click on the pictures to shop below:

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 We are still celebrating with Sale-A-Bration where you can earn a free product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure with every $50 in product purchase!

See the Sale-A-Bration brochure HERE.

Additional Sale-A-Bration choices are now available HERE.

Thanks for stopping by to visit me today and now take a moment to visit the Online Store to check out the beautiful Botanical Blooms Bundle.


Starry, Starry Night and the Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Weekly-deal-2-23There may be clouds in the sky but you can always have a starry night in your craft area with my favorite in the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Stars Framelits Dies are great for birthdays, graduations, congratulatory cards as well as your scrapbook or memory keeping pages.

Let's take a look at all the deals available for the next week. Simply click the pics for more information or to shop!

 

 Host Code: STQNJK4X

Use this host code when placing an order and receive a gift from me.

Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards to redeem for product on your order and I will still send your gift!

Wishing you many starry nights and thank you for checking in to see the new Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!


Makeover Monday- Simple Card Idea with Stampin' Up! Bear Hugs

Stampin-up-bear-hugs-card-makeover-mondayOne of my most 'Pinned" cards on Pinterest is a simple, single layer card idea that was the inspiration for today's makeover featuring the adorable Bear Hugs stamp set from Stampin' Up!

These bears look so cute peeking in from every angle, don't you think?  I decided to die cut the hats and bows with the matching framelits to add a punch of color.

Let's take a look at the original video tutorial below...

inkings:

  • Un-wind the threads of your twine to get that messy fiber embellishment look.
  • Turn your card base as you stamp to get the look you want.
  • The die cut hats and bows replaced the buttons for a punch of color.
  • The Stampin' Up! Hand Held Stapler provides an easy attachment for the word die cut and thread.

Hello-you-bear-hugs-makeover-cardSimply click the pics to shop for the supplies used in today's makeover.

Current Host Code: STQNJK4X  Use this host code when placing an online order and receive a gift from me!  Please do not use this code if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax. 
If you choose "No Contact", I will not be able to see your name or address and will not be able to send your gift.

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 Thanks for tuning in today for this simple card idea and makeover with Stampin' Up! Bear Hugs and I'll see you again soon!


Paper Craft and Card Making Project Ideas and Tips

Newsletter-listReceive free Paper Craft and Card Making project ideas and tips when you receive the Ink and Inspirations email newsletter.

If you have not subscribed for my mailing list, be sure to do so you can to receive my newsletter and emails which contains project ideas exclusively for my subscribers. 

Also, as a member of Ink and Inspirations List, you will receive bonus video tutorials with exclusive project ideas several times a year!

Just follow the link below to sign up:

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Thank you for subscribing to receive free paper craft and card making project ideas from Ink and Inspirations.


Make a Masculine Birthday Card with Number of Years

Happy-birthday-card-number-of-years-videoEnjoy making masculine birthday cards for family and friends with the Number of Years Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.

Personalize for the special year for any age...male or female!  These coordinating Large Numbers Framelits Dies are absolutely wonderful.  You will get much use out of this set ...it is so versatile.

Watch the assembly of this card in the video below or catch it HERE on You Tube if you're unable to see it below.

Here are the supplies used on this masculine birthday card.  Host Code: NACJEZBW

 

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 Want more masculine card ideas and tips?  Check out my Mainly Manly Card Series HERE!

Happy-birthday-card-with-number-of-yearsDid you see this birthday card? It's another good design idea for masculine cards.

Thanks for visiting and watching today's Masculine Birthday Card video tutorial and I'll see you again soon.


These Deals Pack A Punch!

Weekly-dealsWith two Stampin' Up! punches and the Envelope Punch Board ON SALE this week, these Weekly Deals really do pack a punch!

And, may I just add...If you don't have an Envelope Punch Board, you really do NEED one!  If you have a stash of designer paper waiting to be used, just think of all the pretty envelopes you could make and in a plethora of sizes!  It's only $15 this week!

Here are all of the deals...simply click the link to shop!

 

 Now back to the Envelope Punch Board...did you know that it's not JUST for envelopes??? Take a look HERE and HERE at these projects that were created with it. 

Now you know want it, right? So glad you checked in to see these Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals that pack a punch!


Make a Birthday Card with Stampin' Up! Enjoy the Little Things and Video Tutorial

Birthday-card-stampin-up-enjoy-the-little-things-video-tutorialDo you make a lot of birthday cards

As card makers, it's probably the one occasion (besides Christmas) for which we make the most cards.  One of my goals for the year is to send more birthday cards so this easy design helped me to create FIVE of these cards---just like that! {insert sound of snapping fingers here}.

This birthday card uses the very sweet, Enjoy the Little Things stamp set and It's My Party Designer Series Paper Stack.  This stack is my current "paper crush" because it is perfect for any and all birthday cards!

The inspiration for this card came from one that is in the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog as you'll see in the video so take a look below or you can find it here on You Tube.

See the supplies used for this card below!

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  • Use your catalog images as inspiration as I did here.  Always lots of ideas and gives you a good starting point.
  • Receiving a card in the mail can really make a difference in someone's life.  I know this first hand.  You make cards no share the love; that piece of your heart!
  • When you're making one card, go ahead and make several!  Your supplies are out and makes it easy to keep cards on hand.

Birthday-card-stampin-up-enjoy-the-little-thingsYou can bet this paper stack will be put to good use! One side of each sheet leans toward birthdays, the flip side can be for any occasion. Love it!

Click HERE to see another birthday card that you can make with this designer paper and I'll see you again soon!


NEW Sale-A-Bration Choices!

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Even though we "lost" three of our original Sale-A-Bration choices, we have three new winners to fill the gap!
With each $50 in product on your order, you'll have these new selections to go along with the other choices in the Sale-A-Bration brochure that are still available!
Introducing the new winning choices:
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Party-pants-SABSee these fabulous new Sale-A-Bration choices in action in the videos below!
 
 

 

Pedal Pusher Stamp Set #141312

 

 

Party Pants Stamp Set #141324

 

If you're ready to get your hands on these new Sale-A-Bration choices, visit my store to shop and earn these beauties and get them FREE!


Makeover Monday- Number of Years Birthday Card

Makeover-monday-number-of-years-birthday-card-videoToday's Makeover Monday project is a birthday card made with the Stampin' Up! Number of Years stamp set and the English Garden Designer Series Paper.

I decided to venture out with a color that hasn't see the light of day in a while which is this beautiful Night of Navy.  Taking the cue from the colors in the designer paper really helped this card come together well.

You can see the card the provided the inspiration for this makeover in the video tutorial below or find it HERE on You Tube.

 

 Here are the supplies used for the makeover card. Host Code: STQNJK4X

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 The vellum used on this birthday card is from the Botanical Gardens Vellum Stack which can be FREE with a product purchase of $50 before shipping and tax from my online store.

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Makeover-monday-number-of-years-birthday-cardThanks for stopping by for today's Makeover Monday birthday card idea with Stampin' Up! Number of Years stamp set and be sure to connect with me at Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook.

 

 


Video of LIVE Periscope Broadcast with Stampin' Up! Bear Hugs and Memory Keeping Tip

Stampin-up-bear-hugs-valentine-papaToday's share is a recording of a LIVE Periscope broadcast from this week with a Memory Keeping tip and some cuteness with this Bear Hugs Bundle from Stampin' Up!

Ok...so it was a LIVE broadcast and pretty rough footage, but you want to watch it if you are a card maker and/or memory keeper with Project Life by Stampin' Up!

Can't see it below? Find it HERE on You Tube.

 

So now you see how you can save and preserve some of your favorite handmade cards in your memory keeping albums.  You can bet that this card maker will keep this in mind for her grandbaby's albums!

Stampin-up-bear-hugs-valentine-honeyNow that you're interested in this easy form of memory keeping, take a look at my introductory videos on Project Life by Stampin' Up! memory keeping system!

Thanks for stopping by to see my latest video from my LIVE Periscope broadcast with Stampin' Up! Bear Hugs and a memory keeping tip.

 


Love Card Making?

Starter-kit-16You can share your love of card making with others!  It's what I do every day!

You can experience it, too, and I'd love to share in that with you.

Want to know more about becoming part of our team and the Stampin' Up! family?

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 from across the U.S. 

Become a member of the Stampin' Up! family and our community, the Ink and Inspirations Stars for only $99! Customize your kit with products you love up to $125 $155 in value with FREE SHIPPING during Sale-A-Bration!

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.

Have you ever thought about sharing Stampin' Up! with others? I'd be happy to answer any questions that you may have. We'd love to have you Stampin' with the Stars!


How About An Easy Handmade Valentine Card Idea with Stampin' Up!

Easy-handmade-valentine-stampin-up-video-tutorialThis easy handmade Stampin' Up! Valentine card idea was inspired with my need to make several more Valentines to slip in the mail today.

Looking through a stash of supplies, several strips of this Love Blossoms Designer Series Paper Stack caught my eye.  Given that, the perfect companion was the coordinating Bloomin' Love stamp set.

Here's a quick how-to video using these supplies but it will be really easy to adapt to supplies you have on hand.  Can't see the video below?  Find it HERE on You Tube.

 

 Supply list for this project listed below.  Shopping?  Host Code: NACJEZBW 

 

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 Experiment with supplies you have on hand for this card. It can work for many occasions.

Now that you know how to make this easy handmade Stampin' Up! Valentine card, click here to see another idea for you to try!