Here's a super easy idea for wedding and party favors and a video tutorial to show you how!

For this project, start with a 5 x 5 piece of DSP and create it with some simple folds...not adhesive!

See how easily this wedding favor comes together in today's video tutorial.

 Lisa's Inklings:

• Experiment with your sizes of paper.  This one is 5 x 5.  Try 6 x 6!  You'll get 4 favors from one 12 x 12 sheet of DSP.
• For a wedding, consider embellishing with the couple's monogram.
• For birthday parties, try adding punched balloons.

Specials:

• Retiring List Products that are available can be seen HERE.
• Big Savings in the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack.
• Use the Host Code:7VHFNCN9 with your online order in my online store and receive a FREE gift from me. (Please do not use the code if your order totals more than $150 before shipping and tax.)
• Paper Pumpkin is a monthly kit that brings a crafting surprise to your door each month!  Subscribe now so that you don't miss the May Kit with to make "man-ly" cards!

Do you make party/event favors?  Leave a comment below and let us know! 

I hope you enjoyed today's project with this easy wedding/party favor video tutorial!

The Stampin' Up! Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Die was just the right touch for this handmade wedding card.

The monochromatic Very Vanilla color scheme makes it extra classy and elegant, don't you think?   The sentiment is from the A Beautiful Ride stamp set that is on the Retiring List. 

See the process for this wedding card in today's video tutorial.

Here's the Supply List for today's project! 
Use the Current Host Code: 7VHFNCN9 and receive a FREE gift from me.
(Please do not use the Host Code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards for free product on your order and I will still send your FREE gift.)

Product List

Beautiful Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set

[140738]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[126975]

Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Dies

[140621]

Big Shot

[113439]

Big Shot Die Brush

[140603]

Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments

[119247]

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

Linen Thread

[104199]

Glue Dots

[103683]

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

Elegant Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[138287]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Try making this card in different color.  Beautiful in a different way!
• On my Wish List is the Precision Base Plate to make cutting these delicate thinlits much easier.
• The Stampin' Up! Retired List is updated daily. See what's still available HERE.

Thank you for joining me for today's wedding card project and video tutorial and I'll be back tomorrow with another project idea for you!

Today's tip is a basic one that fits into the Cardmaking 101 category regarding card bases.

If you've ever experienced "uneven" or "mis-folded" card bases, this tip will explain how that can be conquered!  Believe me, I know how frustrating that can be!

Here's the short video explaining a simple method that I've found to be most helpful!

 More "tips" for this Tuesday:

• Best tool for this tip: Bone Folder! Get yours HERE!
• See the Stampin' Up! Retiring Products that are still available HERE.
• See Lisa's favorites that are retiring HERE!
• Receive a FREE gift from me!  Use Host Code:7VHFNCN9 when shopping online Here. (Please do not use the code if your order is $150 or more. You will receive Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!)
  

I hope you've found this cardmaking and card base tip video helpful...thanks for tuning in!

Today's Makeover Monday project is a re-do of last week's 2016 graduate gift card holder and video tutorial using the retiring Bravo stamp set from Stampin' Up!

This is an awesome set and has been a go-to of mine for congrats and graduation cards for several years! 

In case you missed it, here are the video tutorials from last week below.  Be sure to check out my inklings below the video for some tips on today's project!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Using the Star Framelits, a template was created to sponge Elegant Eggplant stars on the Mini Muslin Bag.
• A 2" Whisper White tag was punched with the retiring Ornate Tag Topper Punch.
• The tag was attached by simply tying to the drawstring.
  See the supplies used to create this project below. Current Host Code: 7VHFNCN9

Product List

Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set

[135380]

Large Numbers Framelits Dies

[140622]

Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad

[126969]

Elegant Eggplant 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[105126]

Mini Muslin Bags

[132180]

Shine On Specialty Designer Series Paper

[140579]

Handheld Stapler

[139083]

Silver Mini Staples

[135847]

Stars Framelits Dies

[133723]

Big Shot

[113439]

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

[100730]

Silver Glimmer Paper

[135314]

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

Thanks for joining me for today's 2016 Graduate Makeover Monday featuring some of the Retiring Products from Stampin' Up!

Today we are "wrapping" the 2016 masculine gift card holder that we made yesterday!

Don't you love creating something that makes your "gift" really special?  Hope you like the idea in this video and you'll give it a try.  Don't wait to order the Mini Muslin Bags...they are retiring!!

Below are the supplies used in today's project!  Host Code: 7VHFNCN9

Product List

Going Global Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[140745]

Going Global Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[140748]

Mini Muslin Bags

[132180]

Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[121044]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Delightful Dijon Classic Stampin' Pad

[138327]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[133645]

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

Antique Brads

[117273]

I hope you'll try this gift "wrap" idea for your 2016 Graduate gift cards!

Today's project and video tutorial is a masculine gift card holder for the 2016 Graduate using the Number of Years Bundle and Envelope Punch Board from Stampin' Up!.

Last week, we made this feminine version so I wanted to give equal time for the guys!

In this video tutorial, you'll see how to easily create this pouch with the Envelope Punch Board.  Let's take a look...

Lisa's Inklings:

• Designer paper is cut to a 5 1/2" square to make the envelope pouch.
• Very Vanilla card stock cut to 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" to make the place holder for the gift card or cash.
• Two strips of designer paper are cut at 1" x 6" to adhere together to make the tab/holder.
  

Here are the supplies for today's project.  Be sure to take advantage on this bundle discount for the Number of Years stamp set and coordinating Large Numbers Framelits!

Use Host Code 7VHFNCN9 when placing your Online Order with me and I will send a FREE gift.  Please do not use the code if you order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order and I will send the gift from me.

Product List

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle

[140811]

Going Places Designer Series Paper Stack

[140581]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101650]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Envelope Punch Board

[133774]

Big Shot

[113439]

Handheld Stapler

[139083]

Silver Mini Staples

[135847]

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

Banner Triple Punch

[138292]

  Be sure to tune in tomorrow for another video tutorial with a great packaging idea for this 2016 Graduate Masculine Gift Card Holder!

Related articles

Makeover Monday - Stampin' Up! Bravo Star Gift Card

Bravo! 2015 Graduate Gift Card Holder for Guys

Stampin' Up! Graduation Card Idea and Video Tutorial

The 2016 Stampin' Up! is Retiring List was posted yesterday and some of my favorites made the list!

Although I will miss quite a few items, below is a video with my favorites. 
Need to see all the retiring items?  See the links below the video!

Links to Retiring Products:

• See PDF File HERE.
• See the Excel File HERE.
• See the Retiring Stamps in the Online Store HERE.
• See the Retiring Accessories (Everything but Stamps!) HERE.

Current Host Code: 7VHFNCN9

Use the Host Code when placing an online order from Lisa Brown and receive a Gift from me.  Please do not use the Host Code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

My Favorites Product List

2-1/2" Circle Punch

[120906]

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

Envelope Liners Framelits Die

[132172]

Ornate Tag Topper Punch

[137416]

Bravo Photopolymer Stamp Set

[135380]

Love Story Project Life Card Collection

[135308]

Love Story Project Life Accessory Pack

[135310]

 Shop the Stampin' Up! Retiring List and for your favorites now for the best selection and save up to 50% on select items...WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

The Retiring List from Stampin' Up! has just been posted and most items are available while supplies last! 

Some of these will sell out quickly so please do not delay!

CLICK HERE TO SEE
THE  RETIRING ITEMS
FROM STAMPIN' UP!

USE HOST CODE 7VHFNCN9 and receive a FREE gift from me. Please do not use the Host Code if your order totals $150 before shipping and tax.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order and I will still send a gift.

Thank for tuning in to get the latest on the Retiring Products from Stampin' Up!

Today's Makeover Monday project is a DIY Mother's Day Gift idea...a set of cards that can be used for any occasion.

I've always found that a set of handmade cards is a much appreciated and thoughtful gift for anyone.  Creating a set like this one goes quickly with a simple yet classic and pretty design.

These cards feature the Kinda Eclectic stamp set with it's beautiful images with colors inspired by the Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack.

This video was the inspiration for this 2016 idea so let's take a look.

Lisa's Inklings:

• A strip of the Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper takes the place of the scalloped border piece in the original.
• A Tea Lace Paper Doily was cut in half for the top section.  Really makes the stamped image stand out!
• Cut a piece of Whisper White card stock to 4 x 5 1/4" for the inside of these cards.  Gives plenty of room for writing.

Here are the supplies used on today's Makeover. Host Code: 7VHFNCN9

Product List

Kinda Eclectic Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[135350]

$20.00

Kinda Eclectic Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[135347]

$28.00

Bermuda Bay 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[131197]

$7.00

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

[100730]

$8.50

Cherry On Top Designer Series Paper Stack

[138443]

$8.00

Bermuda Bay 1/8" Stitched Ribbon

[140569]

$6.00

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

[129399]

$3.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

2-3/8" Circle Scallop Punch

[118874]

$18.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[131173]

$6.50

Cucumber Crush Classic Stampin' Pad

[138324]

$6.50

Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad

[131171]

$6.50

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

It's My Party Enamel Dots

[140554]

$4.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

 

 Thanks for stopping by to see this DIY gift idea for Mother's Day and I'll be back later with the news on the Stampin' Up! retiring list!

The new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog 2016-2017 will go LIVE on June 1st!

Although unable to attend Stampin' Up! On Stage in Salt Lake City this week and not able to see it early, I am still super excited for the release and know you are, too!

If you are a current customer of mine and have placed an order of $50 or more between June 1, 2015 and April 2016, you will be receiving a catalog from me but you must complete the form below to be sure we have your correct address and contact information!

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM HERE to receive a new catalog. 
***Even if you are a a current customer and have ordered $50 or more since June of 2015, you must complete this form in order to receive a new catalog.

Lisa's Inklings:

• If you are a Demonstrator, you will receive a FREE catalog from Stampin' Up!
• If you are not a current customer and have not ordered $50 or more since June 2015, you may still request a catalog.  I will call you to let you know how you can receive one from me.
• Everyone must complete this form in order to request a catalog!

Retiring List...

The list of retiring and discontinued items from the current Stampin' Up! Catalog will be announced on Monday, April 18th at 1:00 PM MT (2:00 Central).  These items will sell out quickly!

Current Host Code:7VHFNCN9
Use this Host Code when placing an online order from me and receive a FREE gift!
*Please do not use the code if your order is $150 or more.

And, remember to request your new Stampin' Up! Catalog for 2016-2017 HERE!

Today's project is a pretty packaging idea that coordinates with the 2016 graduate gift card holder that was shared yesterday HERE.

The bag was created with the Gift Bag Punch Board and is the perfect addition to the gift card.  Let's take a look at the video with the easy how-to for the 3 x 3 mini card pictured.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Whisper White card stock to 3 x 6 and fold in half for the card.
• The designer paper (DSP) is cut to 2 3/4" square for the card front.
• For the Envelope Liner, cut a piece of the DSP at 4 1/2" x 3 1/2" for die cutting.
• DSP for the bag is cut at 10" x 12" for the Gift Bag Punch Board.

Here are the supplies for today's project. Current Host Code is 7VHFNCN9.

Product List

Happy Happenings Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[138734]

$28.00

Happy Happenings Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[139381]

$20.00

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

[100730]

$8.50

Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

[140557]

$11.00

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

[131198]

$7.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[138326]

$6.50

Gift Bag Punch Board

[135862]

$20.00

Envelope Liners Framelits Die

[132172]

$27.00

Big Shot

[113439]

$110.00

Watermelon Wonder 1" Dotted Lace Trim

[138425]

$6.00

Clothespins

[133764]

$4.00

Whisper White Mini Square Envelopes

[107309]

$7.50

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack

[133787]

$17.00

It's My Party Enamel Dots

[140554]

$4.00

  Thanks for tuning in for this DIY pretty packaging idea and be sure to see the coordinating 2016 graduate gift card holder video tutorial HERE.

It's not too early to prepare for the 2016 Graduate and here's a gift card holder created with some beautiful products from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.

This is not just for gift cards as you can tuck some cash or a check inside as well.  Your DIY presentation will make your gift extra special.

Let's take a look at the video with the how-to...

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base for box is cut at 3 3/4 x 7 1/2.
• Score on long side at 3/4", 3 1/2",4 1/4", and 7".
• Turn and score at 3/4".
• DSP cut at 2 1/2" x 2 3/4.  Cut another piece 2" x 4".
• Cut thin strips of Mint Macaron card stock for filler.

Shop online with me using hostess code: 7VHFNCN9 and receive a FREE gift from me.  Please do not use the hostess code if your order totals $150 before shipping and tax.

Here are the supplies for today's project. 

Product List

Number Of Years Photopolymer Bundle

[140811]

$49.25

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

[131198]

$7.00

Birthday Bouquet Designer Series Paper

[140557]

$11.00

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

[100730]

$8.50

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$7.00

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

[138326]

$6.50

Blushing Bride 1/4" Cotton Ribbon

[134558]

$6.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Simply Scored

[122334]

$30.00

Fast Fuse Adhesive

[129026]

$10.00

Glue Dots

[103683]

$5.25

Big Shot

[113439]

$110.00

Cellophane 4" X 6" Bags

[102757]

$4.50

Be sure to tune in tomorrow for another packaging idea and video tutorial for this 2016 gift card holder...see you then!

It's the last of the Stampin' Up! Weekly Deals so shop these specials before April 18th!

This promotion is going out with a Bang!  Lot's of good deals for your choosing!
Here are the Weekly Deals:

138333 $11.25	139681 $13.50	138279 $24.75	134575 $2.25
139667 $21.75	133777 $2.25	138392 $3.00	137547 $30.00
139665 $20.25	140619 $23.25	138399 $3.75	127845 $1.88
133756 $3.00	139664 $20.25	133723 $20.25	133786 $12.00
138411 $2.63

Current Host Code: 7VHFNCN9
Use this Host Code when placing an order through my online store and receive a FREE gift from me! 
Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 before shipping and tax.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order.

Thanks for stopping by to see this mega list of the last Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up!

Administrative Professional's Day is Wednesday, April 27th, so here's a idea to tuck in a gift basket with favorite snacks or gift card or fresh flowers...or all of the above!

This note pad cover also makes a great teacher gift and for anyone that loves to make lists!

Here's the video that inspired today's project!

Lisa's Inklings:

• This cover is sized for a 4" x 6" notepad.
• Base is cut at 8 1/2" x 6 1/2".
• Score on long side 4 1/8" and 4 3/8".
• DSP for front is cut at 4" x 6 3/8".

Here are the supplies used for today's makeover.   Current Host Code: 7VHFNCN9

Product List

Butterfly Basics Photopolymer Bundle

[138865]

$41.50

Butterfly Basics Wood Bundle

[139322]

$62.00

Butterfly Basics Clear Bundle

[139323]

$51.75

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

[122925]

$7.00

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

[100730]

$8.50

Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[138337]

$7.00

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

[133678]

$7.00

Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad

[126983]

$6.50

2-1/2" Circle Punch

[120906]

$18.00

2-3/8" Circle Scallop Punch

[118874]

$18.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers

[138333]

$15.00

Stampin' Trimmer

[126889]

$30.00

Tea Lace Paper Doilies

[129399]

$3.00

Liquid Multipurpose Glue

[110755]

$4.00

 Treat your Administrative Professional to a nice DIY gift as seen in today's Makeover Monday!

The Ink and Inspirations Stars team means the world to me.  This team is a super group who enjoy stamping, crafting, and sharing their creations with family and friends and enjoy sharing the art of paper crafting and rubber stamping with others.

I am super proud to be the leader of this Stars team.  We have our own private Facebook group where we can "meet" and share.  These crafters are from all across the country from the Northeast in Maine to Southern California.

As team leader, I offer support to help each member make their Stampin' Up! experience whatever they want it to be.

If you've been thinking about becoming part of the Stampin' Up! family, we'd love to have you join the Stars team.  If you have questions, you can contact me at [email protected].

Become part of our Stampin' Up! world as an Ink and Inspirations Star.