Saturday is World Cardmaking Day and we are going to celebrate!  Read on through all the information so you'll have all the details!

If you're on Facebook, you'll want to join me at the links below so that you won't miss any of my card making videos and chat!

--->Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown (Be sure you've LIKED my page!)

--->Ink and Inspirations Stampers (Request membership here to belong to this group of stampers and paper crafters!

I'll be going live throughout the day with cardmaking videos...different videos on each page!

Now for Specials and Promotions!  Read on!!!

• Stampin' Up! World Cardmaking Day Specials-- Big discounts on some cardmaking essentials from Stampin' Up! October 1-5, 2016 only!
  
• Buy 3, Get 1 Free Designer Series Special!  October 1-31, 2016!
  Choose 3 packs of designer paper listed below and get an additional pack FREE. (All packs must be chosen from the list below.  Specialty Papers and Designer Series Paper Stacks do not qualify.)
  
  LISA'S PROMOTIONS FOR OCTOBER
  
  

New HOST Code for October: HX7BTU6Q

This month, I am celebrating 10 years as a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator! Enjoy these special "thank yous" this month...

• Earn Double Reward Punches from me toward earning a FREE stamp set.  For $25 purchases(before shipping and tax), earn two punches instead of one; $50 in product---earn 4 punches instead of 2...and so on! See my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
  
  
• As a special thank you, anyone who places an order with me during October will gain access to my special 10th Anniversary Showcase with exclusive project videos, "door prizes" and more! The Showcase will be available on October 20th!  (Showcase available on Facebook and on a private website for those not on Facebook.)
  
  
• Anyone who places an order of $50 or more with me during October will gain access to my 10th Anniversary Showcase AND receive a gift from me. 
  

Looking forward to celebrating with you all month long!  See you tomorrow on World Cardmaking Day!

Today's project is a stocking stuffer idea with  the Stampin' Up! Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.  It's a remake of yesterday's cute Halloween project.

These little notepads would be so cute to tuck in a stocking.  Or, keep a basket of these ready to hand out to little ones who visit during the Christmas season.

Let's take a look at the details in the video below.

Here's the Stampin' Up! Supply List for today's project:

Product List

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SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  
• World Cardmaking Day!  Join me on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook and the Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group for card making fun on Saturday, October 1st!

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I hope you enjoyed today's Christmas stocking stuffer project!  Tune in tomorrow for details on World Cardmaking Day and October Specials!

Very happy to announce that beginning next week on October 5, 2016, we are beginning our 12 Weeks of Christmas email campaign.

You are going to receive via email, a holiday project plan from start to finish!

In Weeks 1-5, you are going to receive a different Christmas card project every week.

In Weeks 7-9, you will receive a gift idea.

Then in Weeks 10-12, you'll be receiving the ideas and instructions for Christmas packaging/ Christmas tags.

By the end of the 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign, you'll have 12 amazing projects and instructions to help you get ready for the holidays.

Here's the "fine print"...

The ONLY people who are going to receive these 12 amazing holiday project ideas are those who are subscribed to my mailing list. If you are not subscribed to my mailing list by October 5th at 1:00 PM local time, you will not receive all of these great project ideas.  So, make sure you are subscribed by clicking the link below and follow the instructions.

--->Subscribe to Lisa Brown's Ink and Inspirations Mailing List!

Looking forward to sharing with you in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Email Campaign!

Week 8 of the 12 Weeks of Stampin' Up! Halloween projects is a treat which is an alternative to candy or sweets.

Little note pads for doodling and sketching encourage creativity in youngsters.  It's so fun to look back at these "sketches"!  Remember to date these.  You'll have some treasures for memory keeping!

See the simple how-to in the video below. 

 Download the project details in the PDF HERE.

Stampin' Up! Supply List for this project:

Product List

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SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
•  CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  
• World Cardmaking Day!  Join me on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook and the Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group for card making fun on Saturday, October 1st!

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: BCKE6JED

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Thank you for tuning in for Week 8 of the Stampin' Up! 12 Weeks of Halloween 2016!  See you tomorrow with a Christmas version of this same project...see you then!

Today's tip is more of announcement about World Cardmaking Day 2016 and what we'll be doing to celebrate!

October also is going to be a fabulous month all the way around with some specials that you'll hear about on Saturday.

Watch the video below and check for links mentioned.

Visit and LIKE my Facebook page...

Facebook:

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Request Membership in my Ink and Inspirations Stampers Facebook Group...

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 I hope you'll join me in celebrating World Cardmaking Day on Saturday, October 1, 2016 on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown and the Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group on Facebook!

 Today's makeover Christmas card is a simple classic made with the everlasting favorite, Lovely as a Tree from Stampin' Up! 

This has to be one of my favorite all time sets...versatile and beautiful!  Every year, this is one of the must have sets to use for some of my Christmas cards.  

 Take a look at this video from the past for the directions for this Christmas card.

Here is the Stampin' Up! Supply List for today's makeover.  Simply click the links to shop!

Product List

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Lisa's Inklings:

• The tree image was stamped in Delightful Dijon Classic Ink and heat embossed with Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder.
• The Merry Wishes sentiment is from the Oh, What Fun stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.
• Dimensions: Card Base 5 1/2 x 8 1/2, Whisper White 2 x 4 and Garden Green mat-2 1/4 x 4 1/4, DSP- 4 x 5 1/4.

  Oh, What Fun Stamp Set

140386

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
•  CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

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Hope you enjoyed today's makeover Christmas card featuring Stampin' Up! Lovely as a Tree!

Get ready for the holiday season now with this Stampin' Up! Christmas card kit, Stitched with Cheer, as seen above and in the video below!

Sew up the holidays with hand-stitched cards in these beautiful and festive designs. The kit includes enough supplies for 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs, and 18 kraft envelopes and envelope liners. Complete the kit using the Stitched with Cheer Stamp Set (item 142182). You'll also need a few extra supplies listed in the product section below.

Included in the kit:
* 18 card bases, folded size 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
* Envelopes and envelope liners
* Kraft and white card front backers
* Kraft circles and banners
* White banners
* Gold baker's twine
* Gold and white twine
* Metallic gold thread
* 20 gold adhesive-backed enamel dots
* Burlap ribbon
* Printed die-cut images
* Red and white adhesive pearls
* Gold foil doilies
* 2 needles and 1 needle threader

The Coordinating Colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Emerald Envy, gold, kraft, Mint Macaron, Real Red, white

Here is the Stampin' Up! Supply List:

Product List

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Enjoy making your holiday cards this season with the Stitched with Cheer Kit and coordinating accessories from Stampin' Up!

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

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Today's Christmas Gift Card Holder with Stampin' Up! Oh What Fun project is a remake of yesterday's Halloween project.

With just a simple change of color, stamp set, and project orientation, you'll enjoy making these for the upcoming holiday season.

Here's a look at the process in today's video tutorial...

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

Product List

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129026

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: BCKE6JED

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Thank you for tuning in for today's Stampin' Up! Oh, What Fun Gift Card Holder and video tutorial.  Try this for a sweet presentation this Christmas!

For Week 7 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween, we have this cute treat wrap using the Stampin' Up! Spooky Fun stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

This is a project that you may have seen here on Ink and Inspirations in the past, but it's so much fun to make with the new products!  Just had to share again.

Take a look at the video below for the how-to and read on for the link the project PDF with the details.

Click Here for the Project Details PDF.

Product List

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Lisa's Inklings:

• Try the little snack/ Halloween size of M & M's, Skittles, etc. for these wraps.
• Rather not use ribbon?  Staple it shut but watch out if these will be going to little ones.
• Not using ribbon?  No need to cut the slits!

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See the September 15-21 specials HERE
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: BCKE6JED

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Thank you for tuning in for Week 7 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween projects featuring Stampin' Up! Spooky Fun! See you tomorrow for a Christmas version of this project!

Today's  tip is so easy and you may already be aware of it, but if not, you'll save some time when using your Stampin' Write Markers from Stampin' Up!

In today's video tutorial, you'll see how to know one "end from another"!  Got you curious?  Watch and see!

Get a great case with this complete set of our four color collections.  There's room for your two In Color Collections, too!

Product List

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141393

138333

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See the September 15-21 specials HERE
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: BCKE6JED

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Thanks for checking in for this week's Tuesday Tip in Stampin' Write Markers!  See you tomorrow for Week 7 of our 12 Weeks of Halloween!

Today's Makeover Monday project is a thank you gatefold card made with the adorable Bella and Friends stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

This combination of Flirty Flamingo and Smoky Slate was inspired by my grandbaby's nursery colors.  Don't you love that Large Polka Dot texture?

Here's the video from the past with the how-to for today's card.  My notes on the alterations on this project are listed below.

Here's the supply list for today's Bella and Friends makeover.  Simply click the links below to shop...thank you!  In addition to the supplies listed below, Whisper White card stock was used for stamping and the inside of the card and the little heart are from the 2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes.

Whisper White 100730

2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes

Bella & Friends Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141867]	Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets [141870]	Touches Of Texture Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141934]
Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141416]
Basic Gray 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121044]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [141397]
Blender Pens [102845]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705]
Big Shot [143263]	Polka Dot Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [133739]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Smoky Slate 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Stitched Ribbon [141687]	Glue Dots [103683]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Flirty Flamingo card stock was used instead of designer paper.
• The Belly Band was cut at 1 1/2 x 11 instead of the 2" width in the original card.
• Belly Band was stamped to add "texture".

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See the September 15-21 specials HERE
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: BCKE6JED
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: BCKE6JED

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Thank you for tuning in for today's Makeover Monday featuring Stampin' Up! Bella and Friends gatefold thank you card. See you again soon!

The Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack has lots of great specials at up to 60% off!

Here are some of my favorites that are still available:

Banner Blessings Photopolymer Stamp Set
Clearance Price $7.98

Curvy Corner Trio Punch Clearance Price $12.00

Gentle Peace Photopolymer Stamp Set Clearance Price $7.98

Merry Moments Designer Series Paper Stack Clearance Price $3.20

And, there are many more items for you to see HERE!

Even more discounts on the last week of Special Offers HERE!

Questions?  Let me know! 

Hope you have a great weekend!---Lisa :)

 PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You Gift with Each Order!
  
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Host Code: J4YRRN2Q
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

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Today's project and video tutorial is this Rudolph inspired reindeer Christmas treat using the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle from Stampin' Up!

Isn't brilliant that the Stampin' Up! artists and designers thought to include this little fellow with the other guys in this cute stamp set?  Also used here are the Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper,  Kraft 12 x 12 Card Stock, and a red Mini Jingle Bell for his nose!

See the specifics and a tip in the video below:

Stampin' Up! Supplies for Today's Project:

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Bundle [143493]	Kraft 12" X 12" Card Stock [133674]	Candy Cane Lane Designer Series Paper [141981]
Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Tip Top Taupe Classic Stampin' Pad [138325]	Mini Jingle Bells [142002]	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898]
Glue Dots [103683]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]
6" X 8" Cellophane Bags [102210]	Guesseted Cellophane Bags [141704]	6" X 17" (15.2 X 43.2 Cm) Gusseted Cellophane Bags [142001]

Can't wait to try make some of these, right? 

LISA'S INKLINGS:

• These treats would be great to have on hand during the holidays.
• Fill one of our cello bags with peppermints or homemade cookies.
• Great way to use those strips of scrap designer series paper.
• Make the toppers now and save in a box for after you've made or purchased your treats!

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See the September 15-21 specials HERE
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: J4YRRN2Q
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: J4YRRN2Q

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Hope you enjoyed today's reindeer Christmas treat with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.  Thanks for tuning in...see you again soon!

Welcome to Week 6 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween Series with this easy bag topper using the Cookie Cutter Halloween stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.

This is an easy way to "dress up" treats that are pre-packaged or some that you can package yourself in our clear cellophane bags.

Here's the how-to video tutorial for the project...

 Click HERE to download the details and supply list PDF of today's project.

 Below is the shopping list for today's project.  Included are some links to cellophane bags that are available in the event you'd like to package your own treats!  The "clickable" links will take you to the Online Store.  Thank you!

Product List

Cookie Cutter Halloween Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142252]	Cookie Cutter Halloween Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142255]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]
Halloween Night Specialty Designer Series Paper [142022]	Red Glimmer Paper [121790]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Cherry Cobbler & Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers [141972]	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	2" Circle Punch [133782]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	6" X 8" Cellophane Bags [102210]
Guesseted Cellophane Bags [141704]	6" X 17" (15.2 X 43.2 Cm) Gusseted Cellophane Bags [142001]

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See this week's Special Offers HERE!
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: J4YRRN2Q
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: J4YRRN2Q

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Hope you enjoyed this easy treat and bag topper for Week 6 of the 2016 Halloween project series!  See you tomorrow with a cute Christmas version of this project!

This week's video is the sister to our last tip regarding those special 12 x 12 offerings in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. 

This is the time of year when most of us are thinking about mass producing those holiday and Christmas greeting cards and let me tell you, this sister tip can be one of your best friends.

In today's video, you'll see how to cut four cards from one 12 x 12 piece of card stock that you'll want to purchase after watching last week's video.

And now, on with the show!

Here are some of the cards that I made with these cuts...so cute and easy!

Stamped with sentiment from Suite Seasons.

Stamped with Reason for the Season from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

Featuring the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.

Another sample with the Cookie Cutter Christmas Bundle.

Click the links below each photo to see the awesome stamp sets used for these Christmas Cards.  While you're at it, be sure to check all the awesome new deals in the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack! Lots of items added today!

SPECIALS AND PROMOTIONS

• September Thank You
• NEW Items Added to CLEARANCE RACK!!
• Special Offers See the September 8-14 specials HERE
• Paper Pumpkin BOGO
• Hostess Code: J4YRRN2Q
  Use this hostess code with your online order from me, Lisa Brown, and receive a gift from me.  If you order totals $150 before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards for FREE product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!
  

Click below to order Stampin' Up! products, 24/7- HOSTESS CODE: J4YRRN2Q

CLICK HERE TO ORDER STAMPIN' UP! PRODUCTS FROM LISA.

Hope today's tip is helpful for you when cutting card stock for cards!  Using the Stampin' Up! 12 x 12 card stock makes it easy when mass producing...give it a try!