Today, December 30, 2017, is the LAST Day to reserve the Stampin' Up! Stamparatus to receive it in the Spring of 2018!  

This is an awesome new stamping tool that you will love! 

To reserve yours, CLICK HERE!  

• You must have an online account with Stampin' Up! and a credit card number on file. Click HERE to login or create an online account. Your card will not be charged until your Stamparatus ships.  Cost is $49 plus shipping and tax.
• Beginning March 19, 2018, Stampin' Up! will be shipping the Stamparatus in the order the reservations were received.  The first that were reserved will be the first that will be shipped out and will continue to be shipped out throughout the following months as received into the warehouse.  Not all reserved from December 5-30 will ship out on March 19th.
• You will be notified by state
• Each customer or demonstrator may reserve only one Stamparatus during this reservation period.
• The Stamparatus will be available in the annual catalog beginning in June of 2018.
• Read more about the Stamparatus HERE!

Questions?  Email me at [email protected].

Reserve your Stamparatus before the end of the day today...December 30,2018!

These Santas are in town and ready to be gifted to some special someones soon!  A special thank you to my dear friend, Beverlee Morales for sharing this design. 

My local stamp club made one of these Jolly fellows at our December club meeting and Christmas party. Here are some photos of these ladies crafting and having fun!

Everyone loved creating these using our Stampin’ Up! Embossing Paste for hair and fur! Great texture and really a lot of fun to create!

Merry Christmas from our stamp club to you!

Need a party favor for your Christmas table or little package for a gift card?  Look no further!  Cut a 6" x 6" of designer paper and  follow the folding directions in the video below!  Use as is or add a stamped sentiment, image, and/or embellishments and you'll be ready to go!  Look how stunning the black and white look!

You can even use this idea for your New Year celebration! Let's take a look at the how-to video from the past!

Find some designer paper and start cutting those 6" x 6" pieces!

Here are the supplies used in today's project.  Several products on this list are retiring and are only available while supplies last!  Be sure to get these favorites before they are gone!

Product List

Merry Little Labels Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144798]	Merry Little Labels Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144795]	Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper [144623]
Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
7/8" (2.2 Cm) Striped Ribbon [144624]	Black Mini Sequin Trim [144259]	Silver Glimmer Paper [135314]
Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]
Foil Snowflakes [144642]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Bone Folder [102300]
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]

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Place an online order with me using the Host Code and receive a gift from me.  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! on your order and I will still send your gift!

Hope you are enjoying the holidays with family and friends! Thank you for checking in during this busy time for this last minute Christmas idea.

With all merriment and last minute preparations ( I am sewing!!!) happening now, I wanted to share a quick post with this beautiful technique that can be used in card making any time of year.  If you're a scrapbooker, think about using this to create pretty elements for your layouts.

Our Stampin' Blends by Stampin' Up! are premium alcohol markers that would make a great gift for yourself or someone you know who loves to create.  Although it's too late for Christmas delivery, how fun would it be as a New Year's gift!

Earlier this month, I needed to create some sympathy cards and this stamp set used in the video below is the best!  Watch and see how quickly you can achieve this beautiful look for your works of he{art}!

Click here to see this stained glass technique on You Tube.

Below are some of the products used for these technique as well as the complete Stampin' Blends collection and Memento Tuxedo Black ink that you'll need if you are not embossing an image to color.

Current December Host Code: HHQMC6PW
Place an online order with me using the Host Code and receive a gift from me.  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! on your order and I will still send your gift!

Product List

Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Versamark Ink Refill [102193]	Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder [109129]	Year Of Cheer Specialty Washi Tape [144644]
Embossing Buddy [103083]	Pretty Label Punch [143715]	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144574]
Calypso Coral Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144042]	Stampin' Blends Markers Collection [147475]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Refill [133456]

Check out the Clearance Rack for great deals while supplies last!

Lisa's Inklings:

• I recommend that you emboss your image when stamp on vellum.  
• For stamping and coloring with Stampin' Blends on Whisper White card stock (or, other card stock), use the Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
• Anyone need a last minute gift idea for you?  I can email Gift Certificates in any amount!

Thanks for checking in during this busy and joyful time of year!  I'll have an easy Christmas pouch in the next post that you can use for table favors or gift card holders.

Hope you'll give this stained glass technique a try...see you again soon!

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DIY Christmas Gift Packaging - ink and inspirations

More items have just been added to the Stampin' Up! Clearance Rack with savings up to 70%!  

Items on this Clearance Rack are discounted...some items up to 70% off!

All Clearance Rack items are available only while supplies last!  Shop now for best selection!

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It's been said that "life is like a box of chocolates" and today's Mini Christmas treat box is a sweet holder for just that!  

These Mini Pizza treat boxes require no adhesive and are easily assembled for you gifts or treats.

Let's take a look at this Christmas project video tutorial ...

Click here to see this Mini  Christmas treat box on You Tube.

Here is the list of supplies used for today's project.  Many are retiring and only available while supplies last!

Product List

The Little Things Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144951]	The Little Things Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144954]	Christmas Around The World Designer Series Paper [144629]
Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102584]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Many Marvelous Markers [131264]
Mini Pizza Boxes [144645]	Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon [144631]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]
2" Circle Punch [133782]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	Hearts & Stars Elements [144215]
Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut one piece of designer paper to 3 1/4" x 3 1/4" for box top.
• Cut four pieces of designer paper to 3/4" x 3 1/4" for box sides.
• Color directly onto stamp with Stampin' Write markers.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you'll share today's Christmas Mini Treat with someone this holiday season!

DIY Christmas Gift Tags

 With today's project, I wanted to share how to make beautiful gift tags for your 2017 Christmas gifts.  Most of the products used here are on the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog retiring list and at the time of the publication, are still available!

Even if you are not absolutely crazy about this color combo, I have to say it's really grown on me and I love it!  

Like more traditional colors for Christmas?  Then use those but you can still pair it with the Merry Music Specialty Designer Paper that will have you humming Christmas carols as you create with it. Seriously, these collections  of designer paper work so well together and you'll find the the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper has a flip side that you can use any time of the year!

Let's take a look at today's video.  These tags were inspired by make and takes from our Thailand Stampin' Up! Incentive Trip from last summer.

Click here to see this Christmas Tag video on You Tube. 

Here are the supplies used in today's video.  Click the links below to shop while these retiring items are still available.

December Host Code: HHQMC6PW

Place an online order with me using the Host Code and receive a gift from me.  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! on your order and I will still send your gift!

Product List

Merry Little Labels Wood-Mount Bundle [146029]	Merry Little Labels Clear-Mount Bundle [146030]	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621]
Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper [144623]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Linen Thread [104199]
7/8" (2.2 Cm) Striped Ribbon [144624]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]
1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365]

List of products for today's project:

• Merry Little Labels Wood-Mount Bundle [146029]
• Merry Little Labels Clear-Mount Bundle [146030]
• Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621]
• Merry Music Specialty Designer Series Paper [144623]
• Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]
• Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]
• Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [126953]
• Aqua Painters [103954]
• Linen Thread [104199]
• 7/8" (2.2 Cm) Striped Ribbon [144624]
• SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
• Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]
• 1/8" Circle Handheld Punch [134365]

Thank you for stopping by in this busy time of year and I hope you'll make some pretty DIY Christmas Tags to put on your gifts under your tree!

Gift Ideas! 

Love Today Planner Kit [144257]	Oh Happy Day Card Kit [142725]	Soft Sayings Card Kit [145466]
Stampin' Blends Markers Collection [147475]	Color Me Happy Clear-Mount Bundle [148034]	Color Me Happy Wood-Mount Bundle [148033]

Shop now and get FREE Shipping from Stampin' Up! all day, Monday, December 11th!

Happy Christmas Card Day! 

On this date in 1843, the world's first Christmas card was ordered to be produced by Sir Henry Cole, the first Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

From the Bath Chronicle:

He commissioned John Calcott Horsley to design two cards, a coloured example that cost people sixpence, and an uncoloured version for fivepence.

The uncoloured one, depicting a Victorian family eating and drinking, was sent to a lady called Marinda Cundy, and has been passed down through the family since that Christmas 170 years ago.

For today's project, we have a sweet gift packaging idea for the Christmas gift featured on the previous blog post.  I love these acetate boxes!  You could even stuff it with candy or other sweet treats.  

I used the the color theme on the cards to pull the coordinating embellishments from my supplies.  The foil paper is beautiful and really adds a classy touch.  Several more of these will be made for holiday gift giving.

Let's take a look at today's video for the easy how-to.

Click HERE to see the Christmas Gift Packaging Video Tutorial on You Tube.

Here are the supplies used in today's gift idea project.  Just click the links to shop!

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Use the Host Code when placing your online order with me and I'll send a little thank you gift in the mail. 

***If your order totals $150 or more before tax and shipping, do not use the code.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

Product List

Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper [144640]	Copper Foil Sheets [142020]	Champagne Foil Sheets [144748]
Big Shot [143263]	Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies [141851]	Christmas Staircase Thinlits Dies [144679]
1/4" Copper Trim [144179]	Mini Ornaments [144626]	Linen Thread [104199]
Glue Dots [103683]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]

Click HERE to see the Christmas Gift Packaging Video Tutorial on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut the designer paper for the belly band at 2" x 12".
• Use Glue Dots to attach the embellishments...super easy!
• If you haven't tried the Stampin' Up! Foil Sheets, get some now! These are beautiful and add a "wow" to any project.
• The Year End Sales event continues with many retiring supplies that are available only while supplies last!  Shop now!

Thanks for checking in for today's Christmas gift packaging project and if you're free tonight, join me LIVE on Facebook here---> Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown...see you then!

As a card maker, you have the skill to create beautiful DIY Christmas gifts...Handmade cards!  What a thoughtful, heartfelt, and useful gift!

In today's project video,  you'll see a set of four handmade thank you cards that would make a great gift.  With the help of beautiful Stampin' Up! papers and tool, this card set can be created, start to finish, in less than an hour!

Let's take a look at the video and you'll see just how easy it is.

Click Here to see the this card making video on You Tube.

Here are the supplies used in today's gift idea project.  Just click the links to shop!

Current Host Code: HHQMC6PW

Use the Host Code when placing your online order with me and I'll send a little thank you gift in the mail. 

***If your order totals $150 or more before tax and shipping, do not use the code.  You will receive Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

Product List

Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304]	Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]
Year Of Cheer Specialty Designer Series Paper [144640]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Champagne Foil Sheets [144748]
Versamark Pad [102283]	1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860]	Copper Stampin' Emboss Powder [141636]
Heat Tool [129053]	Foil Snowflakes [144642]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Big Shot [143263]	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144687]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut four card bases of Thick Whisper White card stock; 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Cut four, 5 1/4" x 4" pieces of the designer paper.
• Cut a piece of  Whisper White card stock at 4" x 5" for stamping and embossing.
• Cut a piece of Champagne Foil at approx 4" x 6" and run through the Big Shot with embossing folder. Now it's ready for punching!

Stay tuned!  In the next blog post, I'll be sharing the decorated box that I made to finish off this gift...see you then!

The second Reservation Window for the Stamparatus opens at 2:00 PM, Mountain Time on December 5th and continues through December 30th.

Today's Christmas Nutcracker Treat is a remake of a candy wrap shared a few months ago.  If you're looking for an easy stocking stuffer treat, here's an idea! Featured is the Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper that is retiring from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. The Nutcracker is fussy cut (and, very easily, I might add) from the paper and the Merry Christmas sentiment is from the Seasonal Chums stamp set.

Let's take a look at the how-to video.  You'll be able to see how easily that you can transform this project for the holidays!

Click here to see this Holiday Treat Box video on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut the Foil Frenzy Specialty Designer Paper to 4 /12" x 3 1/2". 
• Score on 4 1/2" side at 1 1/2", 2", 3 1/2", and 4".
• Turn and score at 3" for box bottom.
• Fussy cut a Nutcracker from the Christmas Around the World Designer Series Paper.
• You'll need a scrap of Red Glimmer Paper for the punched piece and a bit of Whisper White to stamp and punch the sentiment.

Here is the list of supplies for today's makeover treat:

Product List

• Seasonal Chums Wood-Mount Stamp Set [144945]
• Seasonal Chums Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144948]
• Christmas Around The World Designer Series Paper [144629]
• Red Glimmer Paper [121790]
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
• Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [126949]
• Old Olive 1/4" Stitched-Edge Ribbon [144123]
• Everyday Label Punch [144668]
• Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]
• Glue Dots [103683]
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
• Simply Scored [122334]

Current Host Code: HHQMC6PW

Place an online order with me using the Host Code and receive a gift from me.  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! on your order and I will still send your gift!

Shop the Stampin' Up! Year End Sale! Retiring items available while supplies last!

• See the Retiring Favorites HERE.
• See the Discounted Items HERE.

It's a busy time of year but I'll continue to share easy projects and tips to help you craft your way through this joyous season! Thanks for checking in for today's Christmas Nutcracker Treat!