Today's tip is super easy and if you have the Yummy in My Tummy set from Stampin' Up!, you'll love adding this fun to your monster eyes!

Grab your Fine Tip Glue and your stamped and colored monster, and make your own googlie eyes!

Take a look at this in action in today's tip video below!

See how easy that is?  You just need a little patience to let it dry and you'll be good to go!

If you don't have this darlin' set, you are missing out.  It's fun for anyone, but I love it especially for kids so cute!

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• With each $50 in product or your order, select a FREE item from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Grab a cup of coffee and glass of tea and browse the Online Store to take a look at all of the wonderful and coordinating products from Stampin' Up!  I hope I've tempted you  to make some fun monster eyes on your next project!

Today's makeover is a Valentine Treat Box in one of my favorite styles.  It's easy to make and the Pop of Pink Specialty Designer Paper is super sweet for Valentine projects.

I've always thought that this was just the right says if you had "several" that you wanted (or, needed!) to make.  Whether for your child's or grandchild's classroom, to hand out to co-workers, or for favors for a party or special event, you'll have just what you need with your paper crafting supplies and the instructions for this box!

This video from the past shows the easy how-to.  Take a look and then try it for yourself! 

Here's the shopping list for today's project.  Simply click the links to shop the online store.

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Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [142815] $21.00	Pop Of Pink Specialty Designer Series Paper [141648] $13.00	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314] $5.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Sweetheart Punch [133786] $16.00
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	Sending Love Ribbon Combo Pack [142737] $7.00	Brights Enamel Shapes [141680] $9.00
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00

I think you'll agree that is a "just right" size for treats as well as easy and fun to make.  Try this Valentine Treat Box to share and spread the love for a happy heart day!

Wouldn't you love getting a crafting kit each month in your mailbox? If you've never tried Paper Pumpkin,  now is the perfect time—you can get a discount, grab a free Sale-A-Bration item, and get three months of papercrafting bliss!  It's a crafting surprise coming to your mailbox for 3 months!

Already subscribed to Paper Pumpkin?  How about purchasing a subscription as a gift for your friend, spouse, child, or parent and have a crafting buddy every month.

For even bigger savings and more rewards, surprise yourself every month for a year! Get a 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscription and you’ll save over $2/month, get Stampin’ Rewards, and earn 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items!

Kits vary from cards, 3D items, home/party decor, and more.  Just take a look at the year in review from 2016...some awesome past Paper Pumpkin Kits!

I always get the yearly subscription during Sale-A-Bration so that I can save $2 per month, earn 4 FREE Sale-A-Bration items, AND Stampin' Rewards with my order!

Click the links below to order for yourself AND a friend...what a fun gift!

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859] $55.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860] $114.00

12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861] $215.00

 Now is the best time to get in on the fun of Paper Pumpkin...get a prepaid subscription and earn SALE-A-BRATION Rewards!

There's no doubt about it: the embossing technique is still a great technique to use in cardmaking.

Have your tried embossing?  Do you remember the first time you watched the "magic" as the heat tool melted the powder to make your card just pop?

Today's card has a bold birthday statement that is kicked up a notch with the heat embossing technique.  This card is also the "sister" to the masculine Makeover Monday Valentine card from earlier this week seen HERE.

Let's take a look at the easy process for this card in today's video tutorial.

Here are the products that were use to make this card...You'll LOVE that Falling in Love paper!

Big On Birthdays Photopolymer Stamp Set [142877]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]	Sahara Sand 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121043]
Falling In Love Designer Series Paper [142788]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Heat Tool [129053]	Watercolor Pencils [141709]
Blender Pens [102845]	Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898]	Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672]
Glue Dots [103683]

Embossing is an easy technique that makes any cardmaking project extra special.  Must haves are the Clear and White Stampin' Emboss Powders.  For a really special touch, try our metallics in gold, copper, and silver.

Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]
Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636]

• Host Code for January: BY4VY3MJ  Use this code when placing your online order of $50 in product or more and  receive a gift from me.  Please do not use the code if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards on your order from  Stampin' Up! and I'll still send your FREE gift.
  

Try embossing on your next cardmaking project and see what a difference this tried and true technique makes on your handmade creation!

Today's beautiful card features the Beautiful You stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog for 2017.

The images are artsy and feminine and the sentiments are the best!  This one is colored with the new Stampin' Up! Watercolor Pencils on Shimmery White card stock.

The video for this card is rather lengthy...a recording from a Facebook Live Broadcast.  So, in advance, I thank you for hanging in there!

Here are the supplies used for today's card...simply click the links to shop!
Host Code for January: BY4VY3MJ Please use the Host Code if your order is less than $150 before shipping and tax!

Product List

Beautiful You Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143004]	Beautiful You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143637]	Blushing Bride 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131198]
Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]	Falling In Love Designer Series Paper [142788]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]
Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]	Watercolor Pencils [141709]
Lace Doilies [142793]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	Blender Pens [102845]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Big Shot [143263]
Pearl Basic Jewels Embellishments [119247]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

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Today's tip is one from the archives but is worth repeating especially for new card makers!

Starting with a good and neat card base is important for the overall look of any card.  In the video below, I'll share some tips that you may find helpful not matter what your level of cardmaking!

No matter what size that you make your cards, you can apply these simple tips to help you make a neat base.  

If you're a new card maker, let me know if you have questions that I can answer with a Tuesday Tip!

Today's makeover is a Valentine card with a masculine feel in some of our beautiful Stampin' Up! Neutrals.  The Sealed with Love stamp set provides the sentiment with copper embossing.

In card making, neutral colors can always deliver beautiful masculine cards with an elegant style.  Take a look at this way-back-when video that inspired this card.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The wrapped Burlap Ribbon  on the makeover provides a good alternative for easy mailing.
• An Embossing Buddy was brushed over the Basic Black card stock before embossing.
• The Burlap Ribbon was cut just long enough to wrap around the sides of the Basic Black card stock and secured with Glue Dots.
• Stampin' Up! no longer carries the Craft and Paper Scissors.  Still a good idea to dedicate some scissors for exclusively cutting ribbon/fabric.

Here is the shopping list for today's makeover.  Simply click the pics to shop the Online Store any time!
Host Code for January: BY4VY3MJ

Product List

Sealed With Love Photopolymer Stamp Set [142815]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Embossing Buddy [103083]
Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636]	Heat Tool [129053]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Party Animal Designer Series Paper [142738]	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487]
Linen Thread [104199]	Sending Love Embellishments [142735]	Glue Dots [103683]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Thanks for stopping by today for our makeover masculine Valentine card and be sure to stay tuned for birthday version of this card coming later this week!

Banners are always in style and a cute way to wish someone a happy birthday, congrats, or thanks. The Any Occasion Stamp Set can do more than that with its photopolymer versatility.  And, you can earn this set for FREE through March 31, 2017 with your qualifying order of $50 or more before shipping and tax. In fact, you can earn a FREE item from our Sale-A-Bration brochure with each $50 in product on a single order with EVERY order you place through March 31st!  How awesome is that???

Check out this video for some great ideas!  You're going to love what you can do with this set, you're definitely going to have to have it after you see what you can do with it!

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Today's project is this Big On Birthday card made with the set of the same name from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.  I love the big, bold sentiments in this set.  Makes for an easy assembly for a birthday card for anyone!

With the issues that I'm having with my iPhone, I am still unable to record videos and upload to You Tube.  However, I was able to go LIVE on my Facebook group this afternoon with a how-to video for this card. 

Here are the details for today's card with product listing below.

• Base is Pacific Point card stock cut at 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.
• Party Animal Designer Series Paper cut at 4 x 4 1/4.
• Whisper White for stamping- 1 3/4 x 3 3/4.
• Tangerine Tango Card stock- 2 1/4 x 4.

Product List

Big On Birthdays Photopolymer Stamp Set [142877]	Pacific Point 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111350]	Party Animal Designer Series Paper [142738]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Tangerine Tango 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [111349]	Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396]
Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [126951]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

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Today's project is a sweet Valentine card made with the products from the Sending Love Suite from Stampin' Up!  The combination of the stamp set and the Love Notes Framelits allow for so many possibilities when making Valentines or love notes for any time of year!

Here's a video tutorial with the how-to:

This is just one of the many options you have when creating with this suite.  Visit the online store to see these Occasions Catalog products that coordinate beautifully!

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 Thanks for checking in for today's Valentine card idea! 

Sometimes the difference is not clear...clear mount stamps are not clear ( photopolymer) stamps. 

It can be confusing!  Clear mount refers to our Stampin' Up! red rubber stamps that need to be mounted on our clear blocks for stamping. 

Hopefully, this video from the past will clear things up! 

Our Photopolmer stamps are now available in our catalogs. Click the link on the right to view our current issues.

Please share this video to help others understand the difference between Stampin' Up! Clear Mount and Photopolymer Stamps. 

I'm on the road traveling (driving) today but wanted to remind you about my Sale-A-Bration Celebration coming in April 2017.  Here are the details:

The new Stitched Shapes Framelits are due back again on Monday, January 16th, 2017!  These trendy shapes add such a special touch to your handmade projects and I am so excited that these will be available again.  So many of you have been patiently waiting!

In case that you missed all the excitement the first go 'round, here are the details.

Not only are stitches a classic trend, they illustrate the quality, precision, and extra care taken when creating a piece. With Stitched Shapes Framelits you can make paper stitches in seconds, turning any project into one that is stitched from the heart. There is no actual stitching involved yet these framelits give  the faux stitched look to your projects.   These framelits are an early release of the 2017-2018 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog and were so popular during the initial release in November 2016.

Watch the video below to learn more about the Stitched Shapes Framelits...

Keep your projects in stitches with the new Stitched Shapes Framelits from Stampin' Up!  Use Hostess Code BY4VY3MJ when placing your online order and receive a a little gift from me!

There are often many questions about what is involved in being a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator so let's talk about a few.

• How much does it cost to become a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator?
  The Starter Kit is $99 plus your applicable sales tax... shipping is free.
  
  
  
• What do you get in the Starter Kit?
  Included in the Starter Kit are Stampin' Up! products of your choosing totaling up to $125.  During Sale-A-Bration 2017, you get to choose an additional two stamp sets of any price to add to your kit! (Kits and Bundles not included in the two extra choice options...any stamp sets are!)
  The kit also includes a business supply pack with order forms, catalogs, etc.
  
  
•  How much do you have to sell to be a demonstrator?
  Good question!  Minimum sales requirement is $300 a quarter.  The $300 includes what you purchase for yourself plus what others purchase from you. This can included product you purchase for yourself, for others as gifts, Paper Pumpkin subscriptions...anything but business supplies like order forms, catalogs, etc.  For your first $300, you have until the end of the following quarter from when you sign up.
• Is there any penalty if you choose not to continue?
  Not at all!
• Can you make money as a Demonstrator? Of course!  How much you make depends on the amount of time you spend "working" it. Make enough to cover the cost of your supplies, pay a car note, make it full time, or anywhere in between...it's totally up to you!  You earn a commission for sales (which increases as sales increase), earn from volume rebates, and downline performance.  You can also hold classes and charge a fee or sell finished projects following the easy and fair guidelines in the demonstrator manual. 
  You can also earn Flex Points that you can redeem for product and supplies or the BIG incentive trip which include places like the Meditteranean, Thailand, and Alaskan Cruise!
  
• What if I'm a beginning stamper and don't know everything about stamping and paper crafting?
  
  First of all, no one knows EVERYTHING...we all start somewhere!  I had been stamping for a few weeks when I signed up. True story!
  
  

 I would love to have you join my Ink and Inspirations Stars Team...a great group from across the country!  You would receive support for me via email, phone, and a private Facebook group!  And,with my support as your Team Leader, the awesome Stampin' Up! Demonstrator site, Stampin' Connection (a demo only forum with questions, answers, and ideas, and a great resource in Demonstrator Only Facebook Group!  You will have access to ideas, help, and inspiration from some awesome resources!

So, if you are ready and want to know "where do I sign up?", it's easy and online right here!

If you have questions, just email me at [email protected] or call me at 409-719-2853.  I'd love to chat and answer your questions.  No pressure...the decision is yours! 

Here's a video from the Stampin' Up! Home Office to tell you more about this kit...

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