Today's tip is an introduction of a brand new coloring tool from Stampin' Up!...our new alcohol markers, Stampin' Blends!

These new markers will be available to order from Stampin' Up! tomorrow, November 1, 2017.  As a little introduction, I wanted to share some basic information and offerings.  Let's take a look at today's tip video.

Click here to see this Stampin' Blends video on You Tube.

Stampin' Blends Features

Stampin' Blends Brochure- Download the PDF HERE.

Be sure to stay tuned here on inkandinspirations.com for more videos and tutorials using the new Stampin' Blends.  Tomorrow, I'll be sharing a video with my process of coloring with the Blends.  I am, by no means, an expert!  I just love coloring with these new alcohol markers because it's so easy!  I can't wait for your to try these new coloring tools from Stampin' Up!

If you are not a member of our mailing list, you have already missed out on Weeks 1-4 but you can still get the last 8 Weeks (Week 5-12) of Christmas Project ideas!

These projects will include a Christmas card idea, 4 gift ideas, and 3 packaging ideas!  The only way that you will be able to receive these awesome project ideas is if you sign up for our mailing list.  

You will receive the emails each Wednesday with product details and step by step instructions BUT these are only available to our mailing list subscribers.

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Today's project is a makeover of the easiest candy box wrap ever and you definitely have time to make it even though it's the last minute before Halloween.  This one is made with Pumpkin Pie card stock, Bella and Friends, and Foxy Friends stamp sets.

At the time of this writing, it's the day before Halloween and I wanted to share an idea that you could pull off today. ;)

It's easy to customize this wrap to most any size candy box. Let's take a look at the video from the past and read on for some tips!

You can find this easy candy wrap video on You Tube HERE!

Product Details for today's wrap:

Product List

Bella & Friends Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141867]	Bella & Friends Clear-Mount Stamp Sets [141870]	Foxy Friends Photopolymer Stamp Set [141549]
Touches Of Texture Wood-Mount Stamp Set [141934]	Touches Of Texture Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143251]	Pumpkin Pie 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [145483]
Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Basic Gray Archival Stampin’ Pad [140932]
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [131259]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
2" Circle Punch [133782]	Starburst Punch [143717]	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]
Basic Black Baker's Twine [134576]	Paper-Piercing Tool [126189]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Find the length of your treat and cut that measurement x 12".
• Wrap the designer paper around the treat and cut off excess.  You just need an inch or so to overlap to adhere the wrap together.
• Embellish the outside of the wrap to fit the occasion.  Love this look for party favors!

Now that you've seen how easy it is you can get ready for Halloween with this last minute treat wrap!

Product List

Spooky Cat Photopolymer Stamp Set [144749]	Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Gusseted Cellophane Bags [141704]	Black Mini Sequin Trim [144259]
Vintage Crochet Trim [144611]	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]	Classic Label Punch [141491]
1" Circle Punch [119868]

This is a fun little bag to assemble and your little ones will love helping, too, so give this Spooky Treat Bag a try for Halloween!

This week we have a sweet and easy Stampin' Up! Christmas Card Idea #3 for 2017.  This one is made with a cut and scored Whisper White note card ready for you to use, 20 to a pack...WITH envelopes...ready for you to use!

The Stitched Felt Embellishment and Quilted Christmas Designer Series Paper Stack make this card bright and cheery.

Here's the video with the simple how-to.

Click here to see this 2017 Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut designer paper to 2" x 5".
• I used about 20" of the Solid Real Red Ribbon.
• Our Liquid Multipurpose Glue worked best for me on the Stitched Felt.
• You can "color" the rhinestones with permanent pens or alcohol markers.

Here are the supplies used for today's Christmas card project:

Product List

Christmas Quilt Photopolymer Stamp Set [144793]	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527]	Quilted Christmas 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [144617]
Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973]	Stitched Felt Embellishments [144619]	Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon [144631]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
Glue Dots [103683]

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
  
  

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Thanks for checking in for the third in a series of 2017 Stampin' Up! Christmas card ideas.  I hope these ideas are inspiring you to create some handmade cards for the upcoming season to share with your family and friends!

Believe it or not, we are in the last week of 12 Weeks of Halloween 2017 with this tall, skinny treat box.

This is an easy design made with the Spooky Cat Bundle (my favorite for Halloween crafting this year) and will hold lots of little wrapped candies and other treats as you'll see in the video.

Let's take a look at the finale' of this Halloween series...

Click HERE to see the final project of the 2017 Stampin' Up! Halloween Series on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Pumpkin Pie card stock to 6 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Score with the short side up at 1 1/2", 3", 4 1/2", and 6".
• Turn and score with the long side up at 1 1/2" and 7 1/2".
• You can wait to decide if you want to sponge the edges until you have the box completed.
• Using the Pumpkin Pie cardstock makes this a sturdy box but you can also use designer series paper. Just be aware of the weight of your treats!

Here are the supplies used in today's Halloween project.  Simply click the links to shop!

Product List

Spooky Cat Photoplymer Bundle [146014]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Metallic Foil Doilies [138392]
Gold Binder Clips [141673]	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]	Starburst Punch [143717]
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Simply Scored [122334]	Stamping Sponges [141337]

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
  
•  Host Code through October 26, 2017: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.
  

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Today's cardmaking tip is on using glitter (or, glimmer) paper.  These special sparkly papers are a great alternative to glitter for adding shine to your handmade creations.

In this video tutorial, you'll see a couple of tips that I hope you'll find helpful.  Let's take a look!

Click here to see the Glitter Paper tips video on You Tube.

Just that tiny bit of glimmer paper makes a big difference in the Christmas card.  This way, your glimmer paper will go a long way, too!

Here are the Stampin' Up! products featured on this card:

Product List

Tags & Trimmings Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144829]	Tags & Trimmings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144832]	Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper [144623]
Red Glimmer Paper [121790]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]	Big Shot [143263]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon [144631]
Glue Dots [103683]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]

Take a look at all of our Stampin' Up! Glimmer Papers below:

Product List

Red Glimmer Paper [121790]	Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer Paper [135315]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]
Gold Glimmer Paper [133719]

Click on the links above to shop 24/7 in the Online Store.

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
  
•  Host Code for October: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.
  

• Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Designer Paper Sale-

Today's makeover thank you card is an easy and pretty style borrowed from a Stampin' Up! video tutorial from the past.

The creation that was the inspiration for this thank you card is actually a Christmas card!  Just goes to show that you can take any idea and customize it to fit your need.  Just change the color scheme and stamps and you are ready to go.

The Daffodil Delight (yellow) card base has a little added technique that's easy to do.  I used the sunflower stamps from the Painted Harvest stamp set and used *tone on tone, second generation stamping to create a subtle background. 

*tone on tone- stamping with same color ink as your cardstock

*second generation stamping - Ink your stamp, stamp off (stamp on scratch paper first), then stamp on cardstock

Let's take a look at the video tutorial that inspired today's thank you card.

Click Here to see the quick and easy card idea on You Tube.

Here's the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's thank you card idea:

Product List

Painted Harvest Photopolymer Stamp Set [144783]	Daffodil Delight 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119683]	Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102584]
Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613]	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad [126944]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [126973]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Glue Dots [103683]
Garden Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon [144181]	Touches Of Nature Elements [144216]

PROMOTIONS:

• Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Designer Series Paper Special

There are many beautiful paper collections included in this sale but here are my personal favorites!

Lisa's Favorites:

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00	Christmas Around The World Designer Series Paper [144629] $11.00	Be Merry Designer Series Paper [144111] $11.00
Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper [144180] $13.00

Add the first three papers to your cart and get that 4th one FREE!  You'll want these Just Add Color Specialty Prints for when you purchase your Stampin' Blends, November 1, 2017!

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
  
•  Host Code for October: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.

I love hearing from you!  Please leave a comment below with your favorite Stampin' Up! color and I'll conduct a random drawing next Sunday (October 29, 2017) for one of you to receive this quick and pretty thank you card from me!

Today I am sharing a quick post with an easy Halloween treat wrap idea.  This is one that you can make in pretty big quantities if you need for a group, class, or neighborhood trick or treaters.

Here are the details:

Product List

• Labels To Love Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144970]
• Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144967]
• Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]
• Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]
• Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610]
• Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [126945]
• Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker [100082]
• Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]
• Vintage Crochet Trim [144611]
• Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
• Everyday Label Punch [144668]

1. Cut Pumpkin Pie card stock 3" x 7".
2. Score at 3" and 6".
3.  Lay the Vintage Crochet Trim out on the front after you put treat on the inside.
   
4. Cut the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper to 2 ¾" x 2 3/4"  and adhere to the front to hold down the Vintage Crochet Trim.
   
5. Stamp the Halloween sentiment in in Pumpkin Pie and and add accents over top with the Basic Black Stampin Write Marker.
   
6. Use the Everyday label punch to punch out sentiment.
   
7. Put Black Rhinestone Jewels on the side 
8. Don’t for get to add your treat and tie up the treat and add the sentiment to the front!

Here's a look at the inside of the treat wrap...

Shop online now to get your supplies to create this project!  Use Host Code 32964Y62 to receive a gift from me as a Thank You!

***Important:  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! for FREE product and I will still send your Thank You Gift!

Hope you've enjoyed today's Halloween treat idea and be sure you don't miss the 12 Weeks of Halloween project posted on Wednesday!

Today's project is another 2017 Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea and video tutorial. 

This card features the Carols of Christmas stamp set and the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper.

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

Click here to see the Stampin' Up! 2017 Christmas card idea and video tutorial on You Tube.

Here are the supplies used in today's project.  Simply click the links to shop! Current Host Code: 32964Y62

Product List

Carols Of Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144801]	Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144804]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]	Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]
Delicate White Doilies [141701]	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Whisper White base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 4" x 4" for stamping and die cutting.
• Merry Little Christmas DSP is cut 4" x 5 1/4", 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" and 4" x 4" for die cutting.
• If you are not using the Layering Squares Framelits, DSP should be cut at 2 1/2" square and the Whisper White for stamping should be cut at 2 3/8" square.

Here's another look at the Product List:

• Carols Of Christmas Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144801]
• Carols Of Christmas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144804]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
• Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
• Big Shot [143263]
• Layering Squares Framelits Dies [141708]
• Delicate White Doilies [141701]
• Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]
• Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]

Thanks for joining me for the second in a series of 2017 Christmas cards and remember you can shop 24/7 in my Online Store!

Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of the Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects is a neat box for a notepad gift.  I wanted to create some fun Halloween packaging for these little "treats" for my daughters. 

The little owl from the Spooky Cat stamp set can be stamped onto this moon and branch print from the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper.  Let's take a look in the how-to video below.

Click here to see Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Pumpkin Pie card stock to 8" x 9 1/2".
• Score at 1/2", 4 1/2", 5", and 9".
• Turn and score at 1/2".
• Cut Spooky Night Designer Series Paper to 3 3/4" x 7 1/4".

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

Product List

Spooky Cat Photopolymer Stamp Set [144749]	Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Simply Scored [122334]	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
•  Host Code for October: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.

Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Designer Paper Sale-

Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of the Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects is a neat box for a notepad gift.  I wanted to create some fun Halloween packaging for these little "treats" for my daughters. 

The little owl from the Spooky Cat stamp set can be stamped onto this moon and branch print from the Spooky Night Designer Series Paper.  Let's take a look in the how-to video below.

Click here to see Week 11 of the 12 Weeks of Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Pumpkin Pie card stock to 8" x 9 1/2".
• Score at 1/2", 4 1/2", 5", and 9".
• Turn and score at 1/2".
• Cut Spooky Night Designer Series Paper to 3 3/4" x 7 1/4".

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

Product List

Spooky Cat Photopolymer Stamp Set [144749]	Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610]	Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Simply Scored [122334]	Basic Black 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon [144129]	5/8" (1.6 Cm) Burlap Ribbon [141487]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
•  Host Code for October: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.

Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Designer Paper Sale-

This week's tip is the response to a couple of inquiries from my Facebook group regarding using acetate overlays in paper crafting and cardmaking. 

Now, if my memory serves me correctly, these inquiries were pre-Harvey so it's taken me a while to get around to it but it's always been on my to-do list.

The overlays that you'll see in today's video are from two Memories and More collections that I will be sure to list below. 

Let's take a look at the video then we'll talk a little more about it...

Click Here to see this tip video on using acetate overlays in card making on You Tube.

The little snowman on the first card is colored with the soon to be available Stampin' Blends!

Here's the finished "hello" card below...

Here are the two Memories and More kits that were used in making the cards for today's video.

Product List

Color Theory Card Pack [144210]

Perfect Days Card Pack [144209]

Also available from the annual catalog are these Naturally Eclectic Overlays:

Product List

Naturally Eclectic Card Overlays [144188]

PROMOTIONS:

• During October 2017, you will receive TWO virtual tokens for each $25 purchase on a single order. (orders may not be combined to earn tokens.)  Read all about my Customer Rewards Program HERE!
• Host Code for October: 32964Y62 - Use Host Code with your Online Order and receive a gift from Lisa.  Please do not use if your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax.

Buy 3, Get the 4th FREE Designer Paper Sale-

If you want to make a fun Halloween card to send, try this version that's featured for today's Makeover Monday. 

I have a friend whose birthday is on Halloween and I usually send her greetings in grand Halloween style! 

I believe that I have mentioned a couple of times {wink} that the Spooky Cat stamp set (and, bundle with the cat punch)  and Spooky Night Designer Series Paper has been my favorite suite for crafting my Halloween treats and projects this year.  It's just so darn cute and this little owl is no exception!  Look how cute it is perched on the branch on the brilliantly coordinated designer paper print!

The inspiration for this card is from one of my designs from last year.  Take a look then read on for details on today's card.

Click Here this Halloween card video tutorial on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The moon designer paper print piece is cut to 3" x 3" and mounted on a piece of Basic Black cardstock that is 4" wide by 3" tall.
• The card base is cut from Pumpkin Pie at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Back layer of designer paper is 4" x 5 1/4".
• I cut 2 strips of striped designer paper at 1/2" x 4" to substitute for the washi tape in the original card.
• Lace trim with a loopy bow is substituted for the twine in the original.

Here are the Stampin' Up! products used on today's Halloween card:

Product List

Spooky Cat Photopolymer Stamp Set [144749]	Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [105117]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]
Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [126945]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]	Vintage Crochet Trim [144611]

If you are shopping in my online store, use the current host code, 32964Y62. and receive a gift from me.  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! to add free product to your order and you will still receive a gift from me.

Thanks for checking in for today's Halloween card and I hope you'll create one and send to a friend!

Coming soon from Stampin' Up! are Stampin' Blends, our new alcohol based markers!  Demonstrators are able to pre-order from October 1-15 and I just received mine via UPS a couple of days ago.  Let me tell you that these are so much fun for coloring.

The Stampin' Blends are much like our alcohol based Blendabilities from several years ago.  But, the Blendabilities had a design flaw which caused the ink to evaporate and the markers to dry out quickly.  Stampin' Up! had to take them off the market.  Since then, the company has been working, testing, and re-testing new alcohol markers and Stampin' Blends have been developed!

Although we do not know the exact date of release to customers but are thinking it may be before Christmas!   The Stampin' Blends are only available to demonstrators now until Sunday, October 15, 2017.  If you become a demonstrator by the 15th, you can choose the Stampin' Blends for your Starter Kit since it is a completely customizable kit and you can choose $125 worth of product for $99!

Stay tuned for more on Stampin' Blends once the release date is announced and I'll be sure to share all the information with you