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Today I'm beginning a feature that you'll see here on the blog called One Idea, Three Cards.  In response to  a questionaire that I sent to my mailing list, many responded that they had difficulty coming up with ideas.  It's my hope that you can see what helps me in creating and you'll try designing different cards using the same idea from a card you've created previously.  Let's take a look at the video tutorial below...

See this One Idea, Three Cards #1 Video on You Tube.

Here's the Stampin' Up! Supply List for the card that is assembled in the video.  Just click the links to access the online store.

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Colorful Seasons Photopolymer Stamp Set [143726]	Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131199]	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]	Glitter Enamel Dots [144200]
Color Theory Card Pack [144210]	Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon [144197]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Crushed Curry base is cut at 4 1/4" x 11".
• Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack is cut at 4" x 5 1/4" for background layer and 3/4" x 4" for piece beneath ribbon.
• Whisper White is cut 3/4" x 4" for sentiment and trimmed after stamping.
• Trim the Color Theory card to 2 3/4" x 3 3/4".

Here's another card using the same idea (sketch or card layout).  Can you see the common elements?

Here's another cardmaking sample with the same idea. The focal point is the thinlit but the general assembly concept is the same.  You can see that even though all three cards have a different look, these all originated from the same idea. Really helps when you're trying to come up with an idea for a card! 

Hope you enjoyed see these three handmade cards from one idea!

The new Ribbon of Courage stamp set makes beautiful cards with messages of hope.  I believe we all know someone or have someone in our families that would love receiving a card with this message.  The set is so versatile and with the coordinating framelits, you'll be able to create beautiful cards for anyone.

The support ribbon colors can be found by conducting a search on your computer.  This card was made with love for a particular friend in mind. The sentiments in this set are beautiful and can be used to send greetings to any of your loved ones.

Here's a look at the sentiments:

• With faith all things are possible
• LIVE every moment, LAUGH everyday, LOVE with all your heart
• Sending Love and hugs to you
• Courage

All of the images but one are perfect for coloring or simply stamped in one color as in the sample above.

Let's take a look at the how-to video for this Message of Hope card...

See the Ribbon of Courage card with a message of hope on You Tube.

Product List

Ribbon Of Courage Wood-Mount Bundle [145341]	Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Bundle [145342]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299]	1-3/4" Circle Punch [119850]	Stamping Sponges [141337]
Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143699]	Big Shot [143263]	Silver 1/8" Ribbon [132137]
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Clear Faceted Gems [144142]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

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Make a card and send a card with a message of hope today and make a difference in the life of someone you know!

Today's card making tip is one that you are more than likely using already but if you're just getting into the craft or just curious about what I do, let's talk about cutting card stock for the inside of your cards.  Many times, I'll wait until I'm ready to send the card to finish the inside. It's so nice to find that it's all ready to go when needed.

Here's the video with a few ideas on finishing the inside of your handmade cards.

You can see the video on my You Tube channel here.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Keep a stack of Very Vanilla and Whisper White card stock cut at 4" x 5 1/4" for the insides of your cards.
• Stamp a coordinating image on the Whisper White or Very Vanilla to decorate the inside of your cards.
• You can get four pieces from one sheet of card stock.
• Save the cut strips for stamped sentiments.
• Save wide strips from other projects to use on the inside of your cards.  You can trim these to fit in length.

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Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies mentioned in today's Cardmaking 101 video tutorial:

Product List

Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]

Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

Thanks for stopping by for today's Cardmaking 101 tip and video tutorial on cutting cardstock for the inside of your handmade cards!

Let's get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July with this cute little treat box!  This box is easy to assemble and we all love that, right?

This box is decked out with the Tabs for Everything Bundle which includes a great stamp set that also works well with your Love Today Planner Kit and that darling tab punch that is fun and different.

Here's a look at the simple assembly in another Fourth of July treat box from the past:

You can also see the Fourth of July Treat Favor Box on You Tube Channel here.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut card stock for box at 4" x 4".  Score at 1" on all four sides.
• Use approximately 3" x 5 1/4" of Whisper White card stock to punch tags.
• Use approximately 2" x 5 1/2" of Dapper Denim card stock for punching circles and filler.

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies used for the Fourth of July Treat Box today:

Product List

Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Bundle [145364]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Simply Scored [122334]	3/4" Circle Punch [119873]
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]

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Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you are having a great Monday!  Try these little Fourth of July treat boxes for your Independence Day celebrations!

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If you need a birthday card for a guy, here's an idea!  This background technique is fun and easy.  You can see how to do it here on this card video tutorial. Mix that watercolor technique with a little silver embossing for a special pop!

Here are the supplies used to make this card...

Product List

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set [143662]	Timeless Textures Wood-Mount Stamp Set [140514]	Timeless Textures Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140517]
Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Watercolor Paper [122959]
Versamark Pad [102283]	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394]	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]
Linen Thread [104199]	Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder [109131]	Heat Tool [129053]
Glue Dots [103683]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Spritzer [126185]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Clear Block B [117147]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is cut from Tranquil Tide at 4 1/4" x 11".
• Whisper White card stock is cut at 3 3/4"  x 5".
• Cut Watercolor Paper at 3 3/4" x 5".

Hope you'll try this technique for a masculine birthday card soon!

In today's birthday card, the Stampin' Up! Fresh Florals Designer Paper meets the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack from Stampin' Up!  These papers are gorgeous and I've been using the heck out of them!  Just take a look at this anniversary card here and the mini note cards here.

And, to add to the fun and simplicity to your cardmaking, try one of the cards from the Color Theory Memories and More Card Pack.  The punched blossoms from the Fresh Florals takes center stage.

Let's take a look at the how-to in today's video tutorial for this birthday card...

See the Fresh Florals and Color Theory Birthday Card video on You Tube.

Here are the Stampin' Up! products used in today's birthday card project...

140653	144193	144210
100730	144131	144083
141701	144217	144200
133782	126889	103579

 Lisa's Inklings:

• Card base is 4 1/4" x 11" in Berry Burst from the Color Theory Card Pack [144210].
• Background layer is from the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack cut at 4" x 5 1/4".
• Whisper White for sentiment cut at 1/2" x 5 1/2".
• Floral image is punched from Fresh Floral Designer Series Paper Stack.

If you need a stack of birthday cards in hand, stock up on these papers with the Memories and More Color Theory Card Kit and you will have some beautiful supplies at your fingertips ready for you when you have the time to create.  I have really enjoyed these products and reach for one or more of these every time I get ready to make a card.  You can't go wrong with these!

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Thanks for checking in for today's Fresh Florals and Color Theory birthday card...see you in the next post!

  The new Stampin' Up! Love Today Planner is the subject of the tip video this week with a little product review for you.

A planner is a must for me to keep organized and my daily to-do lists...how about you?

Take a look and see what you think...

You can see the Love Today Planner Product Review video on You Tube HERE.

Here are some of the planner details:
This is an all-inclusive kit with has everything you need to create a customizable yearly planner.

* No dates are printed, so you can start when you want.
* Write, stamp, or draw your own.
* Printed Night of Navy/gold foil binder with gold metal corner accents.
* Binder size: 7-3/4" x 8-3/4"
* Includes Night of Navy 2-ring binder; 12 divider pages; calendar pages; 4 photo protector pages (hold six photos each), 5" x 7"; page lifter, 3" x 8-1/4"; printed and gold foil accent stickers; sticky notes.
* Refill kit available (sold separately).

Here are the links to the products mentioned in the video. 

Love Today Planner Kit [144257]	Love Today Planner Kit Refill [145386]	Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Bundle [145364]
Tabs For Everything Photopolymer Stamp Set [143907]

This planner will help keep you on schedule and give you a creative outlet!  I am really enjoying mine and especially love the binder.  Washi Tape would be fun to use and accent borders or create different sections.  Or, keep it as simple as you like.  The Love Today Planner from Stampin' Up! is a great organizer and if you keep a planner, give it a try!

This week's makeover is a gift certificate holder that I made for my daughter who is a Senegence Distributor.

She was donating a door prize for a special event for nurses and wanted something pretty with a gift certificate.  Now, the "lips" and the doily are retired from the Occasions Catalog but you can use any appropriate stamp and embellishment!

Here's a look at the inside with the gift certificate that I made for her, too!

Let's take a look at the original project video tutorial that inspired this card.

Lisa's Inkings:

• The base is cut at 9 1/4" x 6 1/2".
• Score the base at 3" and 6 1/4" with the 9 1/4" side at the top.
• Layer of designer series paper is cut at 6 1/4" x 2 3/4".
• Belly band is cut at 1" x 7 1/2".
• Top embellishment is adhered to belly band so that is slips on and off easily.
• The gift certificate is mounted on a piece of card stock for durability.  I printed the gift certificate on plain printer paper and it needed somethings to give it a little substance.

If you need some details about the products used in this makeover, please leave your question in the comment section below.

*On a personal note...

We have a busy month ahead of us...family reunion, new granddaughter's birth, and the Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip to Thailand that I earned for my husband and me thanks to so many of you and my awesome Stars Team! (Thank you!)  I've been very busy preparing projects and videos for you, but if I am "quiet" for a few days at some point, you'll know that something big is happening!   There are some exciting times ahead for the Mr. and me and our whole family.

Thanks for your understanding and for tuning in for today's gift certificate holder idea...see you again soon!

Today's cardmaking project and video tutorial features a special Father's Day card .  You'll see a technique that is easy and packs a big punch.  Have some watercolor paper on hand?  Ink pads?  Clear mount block?  If the answer is yes, you are ready and set to go with this idea.

This technique is good to use with cards with a sentiment but no main image.  It provides and colorful and fun background and no two attempts are ever the same. 

Let's take a look at it in this Father's Day card video tutorial. 

You can find this special Father's Day card video tutorial on my You Tube Channel HERE.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The base for this card is Tranquil Tide cut at 4 1/4' x 11".
• The bottom textured layer is another piece of Tranquil Tide cut at 4" x 5 1/4".
• Cut two pieces of the Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack: 3" x 4" and 3/4" x 2".
• Watercolor paper is cut to 2 1/2" x 3 3/4".
• Whisper White needed for stamping and punching- 3" x 4".

Here are the Stampin' Up! products used to make this card; just click on the links to add to your cart!

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193]
Watercolor Paper [122959]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394]
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
1-1/2" Circle Punch [138299]	Silver Metallic Thread [138402]	Clear Faceted Gems [144142]
Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
Hexagons Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143231]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

Ready To Pop Photopolymer Stamp Set [141513]

 Try this technique to make a special card for Father's Day or anytime you need a masculine card!

To celebrate Flag Day here in the U.S., let's make these patriotic party favors!  These little treat cones always turn out cute and you can make them in any size by starting with a square piece of designer paper or cardstock. 

Please forgive the fact that my treat cones are not stuffed with delectable goodies.  It's just too tempting for me!  So, I opt to stuff with shredded cardstock which will add to the look of your project even with or without the treats!

Embellishing these little cones has no boundaries.  Have glue dots?  Then, you're set to go!  I have found that the best adhesive to assemble to cone is Tear & Tape.  It's easy and convenient and provides a good stick.

Here's the how- to in today's video tutorial.  Have questions or suggestions?  Post in the comment section below!

See the Patriotic Party Favor for Flag Day and Fourth of July on You Tube HERE.

Lisa's Inklings:

• For this favor, I started with a 3 x 3 piece of designer paper.  You make these starting with any size square.
• Glue Dots make it easy to add ribbon and embellishments for these treats.
• You can make these cones for any occasion!  See other examples HERE and HERE.

Shop easily by clicking the links below!  Thank you!

Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]
Thoughtful Banners Photopolymer Stamp Set [141614]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193]
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]
Silver 1/8" Ribbon [132137]	Glue Dots [103683]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Classic Label Punch [141491]	Popcorn Box Thinlits Dies [141473]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

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Happy Flag Day!  Thanks for checking in to see today's patriotic treat project!

This week's tip is a very basic one regarding our super scissors in the Stampin' Up! Catalog, Paper Snips. 

Notice that I have two pair of scissors in the photo?  There's a big, important reason for that... HUGE!  If you are not aware of this, I promise you, this tip will save you lots of frustration, time, and ribbon!

If you are a seamstress and/or work with fabric, you are probably already aware of the topic of this video tip.  I hope you are and you can say, "I know that, Lisa!" But, just in case you are not aware, I felt compelled to share it because it can make a big difference in your crafting!

Here's the video with THE tip...I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch...it's less than 3 minutes!

Now, if you were not aware of this, I hope this will make a huge difference for your in your paper crafting and cardmaking!  Do you have scissors dedicated to cutting just ribbon and fabric?  I'd love to know!

Paper Snips Scissors [103579]

Remember, you'll need two!  Mark one pair with ribbon or fiber and you'll be ready to roll!

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Thanks for tuning in for this tip on using the Stampin' Up! Paper Snips and I'll see you again soon!

This week's makeover features the beautiful Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack seen here in fabulous new In Colors.  The colors used on the samples today are bold and beautful.  Accented with Whisper White, these colors make strking cards.

The image in the punched circle is punched from the designer paper and the sentiment comes from the Number of Years stamp set carried over from last year's annual catalog. 

Let's take a look at the card layout that inspired today's creation.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The card bases are cut at 4 1/4" x 11".
• The Whisper White card stock background layer is cut at 4 1/8" x 5 3/8".
• The designer paper over top of this background layer is cut at 4" x 5 1/4".
• Whisper White card stock accent strip is cut 1 5/8" x 4".
• The designer paper strip is cut 4" x 1 1/2".
• The Whisper White card stock for the sentiment is cut at 3/4" x 2 1/2".
• The In Color Bitty Bows are a must have!  These are adorable elements for your cards in all the new In Colors.

Listed below are the Stampin' Up! products used for today's cards.  If you'd like to create these cards, you can just click the links to order.  :) Current Host Code: CQEK9P9V*

Number Of Years Photopolymer Stamp Set [140653]	Fresh Florals Designer Series Paper Stack [144131]	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]
Fresh Fig 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144242]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]	2" Circle Punch [133782]
2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]

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Thank you for tuning in for today's makeover and I'll see you tomorrow with a snippy tip!

Did you know that you can easily "dress up" your note pads and sticky notes with your Stampin' Up! supplies?

Today's project and video tutorial is a companion to the project seen here and a variation of the wood crate with the image stamped and embossed directly onto the crate.

Just about everyone uses sticky notes and how fun it is to add a little pizzazz with your stamps, inks, and dies.  Take a look at the video and then give it a try!

Suggested Stampin' Up! supplies for today's project are listed below.  Simply click the link to shop.  Thank you so much!

Product List

Wood Words Wood-Mount Bundle [145315]	Wood Words Clear-Mount Bundle [145316]	Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177]
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [144085]	Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [131173]	Heat Tool [129053]
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Glue Dots [103683]
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	Classic Label Punch [141491]

Making gifts like these can really be handy and isn't it fun to find all kinds of uses for your Stampin' Up! supplies?  And, if you don't need a gift why not make one for yourself!

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