Are you ready to make a cute little basket for Easter or spring time treats?  This darling style is one of my favorite box/basket projects.   It is actually a version of a berry basket that can be used for treats or gifts any time of year.  Take a look at this fall themed version HERE.

Holding it all together are little pieces of ribbon or twine at each corner with a paper strip filler to keep your treats or gift tucked securely inside.

Let's take a look at the assembly in today's video tutorial.

See the shopping list for this project below then read on for some details to help you with assembly.

Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set [142992] $21.00	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $11.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50
Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398] $6.50	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $16.00
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00
Heat Tool [129053] $30.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00
Blender Pens [102845] $10.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

Lisa's Inklings:

• For the  basket, start with a 6 1/2" square of card stock.
• Score at 2" on all four sides.
• Cut 4 pieces of designer paper at 2 1/4" x 1 3/4".
• Glue designer paper on to each side of basket before punching holes and assembly.

I really hope you'll give this project a try!  Let me know who'll receive this a little gift from you in the comment section below. Once you've made this little basket for Easter treats, make a template to keep on hand for other occasions throughout the year!

Photopolymer Stamps from Stampin' Up! are great to work with and today I have a tip for helping to line these up on your clear blocks.

Photopolymer stamps are completely clear and help to give you the perfect placement when stamping.  Whenever this option is available, I prefer the photopolymer over our clear mount or wood mount which are both made from red rubber.  While these are exceptional stamps, I just prefer the photopolymer for the ease of placement.  Every stamper has their own preference and the photopolymer stamps are my first choice when making my purchases.

Take a look at the video tutorial below for today's Rubber Stamping 101 tip for lining up your stamps.

Here are some clear blocks and supplies such as seen in the video:

Product List

Crazy About You Photopolymer Stamp Set [137137] $25.00	Grid Paper [130148] $11.00	Clear Block Bundle [118491] $71.50
Clear Block Cleaning Cloth [121779] $4.00	Clear Block Caddy Storage [120279] $17.00

Want to see another tip for when using photopolymer stamps? Click HERE.

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Thanks for tuning in for today's tip on lining up photopolymer stamps and I'll see you again in the next post!

Happy Monday and welcome to today's makeover with this tiny birthday party favor bag.  It's just the right size for a couple of miniature candy bars or a tiny trinket.  These are fun to make and you can even get the kids involved.  You do the cutting; let them do the coloring.  They'll be bursting with pride with their creations and you'll be spending quality (and, fun!) time with your little ones.  Kids love to create and they are naturals.  Nurture that and experience the joy!

Let's take a look at the video for the easy assembly.

Product List

Better Together Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141733] $49.00	Better Together Clear-Mount Stamp Set [141736] $37.00	Party Animal Designer Series Paper [142738] $11.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Emerald Envy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141415] $8.00	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00
Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad [141396] $6.50	Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad [126951] $6.50	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173] $6.50
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Simply Scored [122334] $30.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00
Emerald Envy Solid Baker's Twine [141686] $3.00	Blender Pens [102845] $10.00

Lisa's Inklings:

• Designer paper is cut 3" x 6". You can get 8 bags from one sheet of designer paper!
• Score on the long side at 1 3/4", 2 3/4", 4 1/2",and  5 1/2".
• Turn to the short side on top and score at 1".  This forms the bottom.
• Be sure to watch the video for the unique closure.
• See another idea for a cute little birthday party favor HERE.

Do you craft with your children/grandchildren/nieces/nephews?  Leave a comment below to share your experiences then gather the young 'uns to create these tiny birthday party favor bags.

These triangle boxes are just the right size for treats this Easter.  It's just the right size to hold a few  wrapped chocolate eggs or miniature candy bar.

The Inside the Lines Designer Paper is so pretty for spring and you can still earn it for FREE with a $50 product purchase.  You can just color parts of it as in this project and it highlights a particular section making a striking focal point.  Here's another card with just a pop of color using Inside the Lines.

I've recorded a video so you can see how easy it is to make one of these little boxes.  It's a fun shape and fun to open. Let's take look at the tutorial below.

Check out the supply list below and read on for some more details that may help you...

Product List

Crazy About You Photopolymer Stamp Set [137137] $25.00	Crazy About You Clear Stamp Set [138859] $39.00	Crazy About You Wood Stamp Set [138856] $52.00
Inside The Lines Designer Series Paper [143830] $0.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00
Melon Mambo 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115320] $8.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00	1-1/4" Circle Punch [119861] $16.00	1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $16.00
Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $8.00	Blender Pens [102845] $10.00	3/8" Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [143601] $0.00

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut paper 3" x 6" and score at 3" on the long side.
• Make a tick mark at 1 1/2" on each short side.
• You'll just need a scrap piece of Whisper White and Gold Foil for the punched circles.

Hope you enjoyed today's Easter Treat Triangle Treat Box and I'll see you on Monday... have a great weekend!

Exciting news! The April Paper Pumpkin kit was inspired and designed by Stampin’ Up! CEO, Sara Douglass. Her style is, “bold, vibrant, and artistic—with a little bit of sass,” which is exactly how she described the kit. Discover creativity through the eyes of our CEO while having an experience that is uniquely YOU! Get ready to embrace your inner artist and skip to the fun with Sara.

 As if a kit designed by Sara is not reason enough to sign up, there’s more! Every kit will include a FREE gift! We’re keeping it a surprise, but you won’t want to miss it.

What do you need to do? It’s simple—sign up at HERE by April 10. And if you’re already a subscriber, now would be a great time to grab a few extra kits by increasing your monthly quantity—just sayin’.

Learn more about the kit from Sara herself in the video below.

It's so much fun to receive a surprise kit in the mail every month.  I can't wait to see this kit with the extra surprise from Sara. 

Sign up now for a 3 month, 6 month, or 12 month pre-paid subscription and receive Sale-A-Bration rewards on your order!  Just click the links below:

Product List

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859]

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860]

z 12-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861]

Projects vary from card kits, project/3D kits, or home decor projects.  Here's the March kit...

So adorable,fun to assemble and give away!  Sign up before April 10, 2017, to get the exciting April Paper Pumpkin designed by Sara Douglass, Stampin' Up! CEO.

Today is our youngest daughter's birthday and this is her card made with the beautiful So Succulent Bundle.  This set continues to amaze me with its versatility.  It works for so many of those occasions that you may need a card as well as for really pretty home decor items.  This is just one of many cards that I've made with these succulents.

Notice how you can see the detail of the succulents in the card above?  All is takes is a few Stampin' Dimensionals to raise some of those die cut images and your card goes 3D!  That's fun and easy!

See the card that inspired this one in the video from the past below.  It's a "foxy" card!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is 4 1/4" x 1" in Mint Macaron.
• Designer Paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
• The designer paper strip is cut at 3/4" x 4".
• Some scrap pieces of Whisper White  were used for stamping and die cutting.

Here are the supplies used for today's birthday card makeover.

Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Bundle [145184] $48.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337] $8.00	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778] $11.00
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395] $6.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953] $6.50
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326] $6.50	Layering Circle Framelits Dies [141705] $35.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00
Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246] $5.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

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You can make your own succulent garden these supplies!

Try creating a birthday card like today's makeover for your next project and I'll see you again soon.

Today's project is a Easy Fold DIY Gift Box.  You'll love how easy this box is to assemble as you'll see in the video tutorial.  

Giving a gift in adorable handmade packaging makes it all the more special.  Your friends and family will love it! You'll start with one piece of designer paper or card stock, make a few scores and folds, and put it all together with some of our awesome Stampin' Up! Adhesive. 

Speaking of scores, if you don't have the Simply Scored Scoring Tool in your stash of tools and supplies, you'll want to get one to make all of your cute 3D projects and boxes in a snap!

Let's take a look at today's video tutorial...

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut designer paper at 9" x 5 1/2"
• On the short side, score at 1" from both sides.
• On the long side, score at 1" and 4" from both sides.

You'll also want to check out this easy tw0-piece gift box HERE.  It's a cute one, too.

Here is the Stampin' Up! list that was used to make today's project.

Product List

Suite Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142968] $28.00	Suite Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142971] $20.00	Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper [142770] $13.00
Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982] $6.50	Sprinkles Embellishments [142741] $5.50	Watermelon Wonder 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon [141433] $8.00
1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299] $16.00	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850] $18.00	1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365] $9.00
Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262] $3.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00

Don't forget the Simply Scored Scoring Tool!

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Are you ready to start creating?  Let me hear from you!  Comment below with your favorite time of the day to create...inquiring minds want to know. ;)  Now get ready to create these easy fold DIY gift boxes and delight your family and  friends!

Good morning and welcome to this week's tip about Stamping Sponges.  After receiving a question regarding the sponges from a You Tube viewer, I decided to address the inquiry in this weekly format.

Stamping sponges are simple, low tech tools that can produce dramatic results in your cardmaking  and paper crafts.  Pair these with our Stampin' Up inks and you can create beautiful works of art.  Whether sponging edges of a die cut, card stock layer, or card base, you'll add a touch of unexpected color.

The question presented was regarding cleaning or washing of Stamping Sponges.  Take a look at today's video for my take on this...

Stamping Sponges and Stampin' Up! Ink Pads are a great combo.  See your options below and click the links for more information.  Shopping today?  Let me know if I can help you!

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Stamping Sponges [141337] $3.50	Brights Classic Stampin' Pads [131182] $54.50	Regals Classic Stampin' Pad [131184] $54.50
Neutrals Classic Stampin' Pads [140933] $32.50	Subtles Classic Stampin' Pads [131185] $54.50	2016-2018 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads [141818] $27.50
2015-2017 In Color Classic Stampin' Pads [142234] $27.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932] $7.00

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Do you have a method for cleaning and/or organizing sponges?  Never tried sponging or prefer to not sponge?  Let  Leave a comment below and let us know.  A Random drawing will choose someone for me to send a "spongy" card in the mail!

Thanks for tuning in for today's Tuesday Tip about sponges and I'll see you in the next post!

Anytime is a good time to send a cute card to a friend and this week's Makeover Monday is a cute card you can make with the Hey Chick Sale-A-Bration stamp set. 

This one goes together easily with the help of designer paper and a strip of washi tape.  The cute hen is watercolored easily with an aqua painter and our Stampin' Up! ink pads. 

Let's take a look at the cheery card that inspired today's card making creation.  Watch below or you can see it here on You Tube.

Here is the supply list for today's Hey Chick cardmaking makeover.  Notice the price of "Hey Chick" below?  $0.00!  That's right!  You can only get this set as a FREE Sale-A-Bration choice with your $50 product purchase! (Price is before shipping and tax.)

Product List

Hey Chick Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143328] $0.00	Hey Chick Clear Mount Stamp Set [143331] $0.00	Chocolate Chip 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102128] $8.00
Tasty Treats Specialty Designer Series Paper [142770] $13.00	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398] $6.50	Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad [131181] $6.50
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323] $6.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad [126975] $6.50	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00
Tasty Treats Designer Washi Tape [142773] $8.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00	Linen Thread [104199] $4.50
Gold Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141898] $8.00	Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755] $4.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00

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Lisa's Inklings:

• Card Base is cut 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
• Designer paper pieces cut at 4 1/4" x 3 1/2" and 3 x 3 1/2".
• Thick Whisper White for stamping cut at 2 3/4" x 3 1/4".

Hope today's makeover inspires you to make a cute card for a friend ...see you again soon!

This little matchbook makes a cute little wrap for an Easter treat.  I think it's just the right size for a Ghirardelli chocolate but I dare not buy any because I LOVE chocolate!  Anyway, a little basket full of these would be so cute on your table this spring.  Be warned, though! Chocolate lovers in your family may not be able to resist.

You can cut several of these from one sheet of card stock and with a few scores, it can be assembled in a few minutes.  The Succulent Framelits have several dies that will enable you to make all kinds of flowers including the ones you see here.

Let's take a look at today's video tutorial and you can see how easy these little matchbooks can be!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Mint Macaron base to 5 1/2" x 2". 
• Score at 2 1/4" and 4 7/8".
• Cut designer paper to 2 1/8" x 1 7/8" and 1/2" x 1 7/8".
• Use a little SNAIL adhesive to hold your treat inside the matchbook.

Want to make this cute little Easter matchbook?  Here's the Stampin' Up! Supply List.

Product List

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Mint Macaron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138337]	Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778]
Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]	Succulent Framelits Dies [142757]
Sponge Daubers [133773]	Classic Label Punch [141491]

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Try these little matchbooks for Easter this year and have fun sharing sweet treats!

It's not too early to be thinking about making pretty floral Easter cards, right?  The Oh So Succulent Stamp Set and Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper burst with springtime goodness in color and pattern.

The sentiment for this greeting is from the Suite Sentiments stamp set from Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.  Crafters, it's a must have for your collection!  I can't tell you how many times that I have reached for this set since receiving it.  It works for a variety of occasions and has some beautiful fonts, too. Here's another example here.

This is a simply constructed card but the designer paper really makes it beautiful.  See the assembly process in today's video tutorial.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Watermelon Wonder Base cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Succulent Garden Designer Paper cut at 4 x 5 1/4".

I cut my oval then stamped but you can reverse that process if you are more comfortable doing it that way. Here's are the supplies that I used to make this project. 

Product List

Oh So Succulent Photopolymer Stamp Set [142992]	Suite Sentiments Wood-Mount Stamp Set [142968]	Suite Sentiments Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142971]
Succulent Garden Designer Series Paper [142778]	Watermelon Wonder 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [138334]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Watermelon Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [138323]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]	Lace Doilies [142793]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]
Watermelon Wonder 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Mini Striped Ribbon [141433]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

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Try making a pretty floral Easter card to send a beautiful greeting to someone this April!

There are many marvelous ways to use Stampin' Up! Markers in rubber stamping in card making and today I'll share a few.  There is a Stampin' Write Marker for each of the colors in the main Color Collections( except Whisper White and Very Vanilla)  as well as one for each In Color.  It's a great way to have all of our wonderful colors at your fingertips.  

Each marker comes dual tipped...a brush tip and a fine point tip.  The ink lasts for a long while but you'll want to store on the sides rather than in a vertical position.

Let's take a look at today's tip video for more ideas...

Lisa's Inkings:

• Best to color with the side of the brush tip as to keep the it in tip top shape.
• See another time saving tip for using markers HERE.
• Our Stampin' Write Markers and our Classic Stampin' Pad colors are the same!  Coordination of products makes crafting a breeze!

If you'd like to have all of the markers, just click the links below to shop!

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Product List

Many Marvelous Markers [131264]

2015-2017 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [138333]

2016-2018 In Color Stampin' Write Markers [141393]

You can also purchase markers in separate color families if you wish.  Purchasing as listed above will give you the carrying case for all of your markers.  There is room for your In Color Markers, too.

I hope these Stampin' Write Marker tips were helpful and you will enjoy using these on your paper crafting projects!