If you are ready to "bundle up" with some new and beautiful products, please read on!

I am so excited to share these new bundles with you that will be available beginning tomorrow, May 1 and be offered through May 31, 2018.

Stampin' Up! is having an early release of product from the new Annual Catalog which goes live in June.  The suite is called Share What You Love and includes some beautiful new product as well as some coordinating add-ons.
​Take a look at the video from Stampin' Up! for an up close look!

Changing times for my Facebook LIVE due to another event tonight!  Join me at 6:30 PM Central Time. I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 6:30 PM Central.  When you check in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

If you are unable to join us for the LIVE broadcast, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there immediately following.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 60% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use ***Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
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Have your tried this direct-to-stamp Brusho technique?  It is so artsy and fun!  I just can't say enough good things about Brusho and so happy it is available to use from Stampin' Up!

The colors are so vibrant and there are lots of options depending on how you blend/mix them.

 Package includes 5 pots, 1 each of 5 colors: Brilliant Red, Gamboge (orange), Moss Green, Prussian Blue, Yellow   

Brusho = Watercolor ink crystals! Sprinkle them directly on water-washed paper and watch the colors burst! Or, sprinkle on watercolor paper and spritz with water! Or, mix with water and watercolor with a brush! There are so many possibilities... there are so many techniques and ways to use this coloring medium. Take a look at the video below.

Click here to see this Brusho Technique video on You Tube.

As you can see in the photos, not two creations ever turn out the same!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Card base is 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Top layer is 4" x 5 1/4".
• Stamp set: Stampin' Up! Waterfront Photopolymer

Once you "play" with Brusho, you'll be trying it for your projects in all kinds of ways.  I was a little apprehensive at first...now, I LOVE it!

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 60% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use ***Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
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Think you want to give it a try?  Go here now to order your Brusho and try this technique on your creations!

The Tailored Tag Punch from Stampin' Up! can be used to make fun backgrounds for your handmade cards.  This one above was made with the Coffee Cafe Photopolymer Stamp Set Bundle and the coordinating designer paper, Coffee Break, which is on the Last Chance List.

Coffee creations are on your horizon with this bundle of products.

The stamp images coordinate seamlessly with the framelits to help you create coffee cups of all shapes and sizes. The die includes a piece to create an embossed cup sleeve for a realistic looking cup.

Bundle and save! Buy these two coordinating products and save 10%.

Coffee Café Photopolymer Stamp Set
Some people firmly believe that coffee is life. And whether that's you or not, you certainly know someone who feels that way. You should probably get a cup of coffee (or water if that's your thing), buy this peppy set, and start creating.
* Quantity: 16 photopolymer stamps
* Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): a, b, c, d, h

Coffee Cups Framelits Dies
Create die-cut accents in seconds with Framelits dies and the Big Shot. Framelits’ open design allows you to place them where you want for precise cutting.
* 13 dies
* Largest image: 2-13/16" x 2-1/8" (5.6 x 5.4 cm)

With the Tailored Tag Punch, create a fun background for your handmade creations with this set or any set!

Just choose a designer paper and a colored card stock that coordinates and follow the instructions using the Tailored Tag Punch in the video below.

Click Here to see this fun background made with the Tailored Tag Punch on You Tube.

Wouldn't this make a great background on a scrapbook page?  Even if you just covered part of a 12 x 12 page, it would make a nice accent behind a photo or journaling block.

Make a fun background on your next handmade creation with the Tailored Tag Punch from Stampin' Up!

One of my favorite dies (ever!) for treat bags is retiring!  The Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies are so versatile and come with some great shapes and accent dies for crafting.  I am going to miss sharing it with you!

Need a refresher on this neat little bag?  See the video from the Stampin' Up! Home Office below...

Click HERE to see the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits video on You Tube.

You can make some adorable treat/gift bags with this die collection.

More ideas:

• Here's another way that I've used the thinlits to make a pocket card.
• Another version using this treat bag as a pocket card.
• A Patriotic version!
• How about a treat bag for Halloween?

You can create your own mini treat bags, as many as you want, in the colors and patterns you want, with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot. Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

* 12 dies
* Finished bag size: 3-11/16" x 5-1/4"
* Use with the Big Shot.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 60% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use ***Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.

   

  Hope you've enjoyed seeing all of the projects with the retiring Mini Treat Bag Thinlits from Stampin' Up! and you'll head on over to the Online Store to get yours while still available!

Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 7:30 PM Central Time (8:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM MT, 5:30 PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 7:30 PM Central.  When you check in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

If you are unable to join us for the LIVE broadcast, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there immediately following.

We are going to be making a couple of sweet projects with one of my favorite retiring suites from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog, Birthday Delivery.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 60% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use ***Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

Hope you can join us for Live with Lisa on Facebook tonight at 7:30 PM, Central.

One of my favorite retiring group of products from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is this Birthday Delivery stamp set and coordinating framelits bundle and the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper.

The base of this card is one of our colors that is leaving during the new COLOR REVAMP.  If you love "Soft Sky", be sure to get your ink refill and card stock now!

Some crafty folks see fussy cutting as tedious work but I love to do it when chatting on the phone or watching TV.  This paper is awesome with these fun and colorful animal images for birthdays especially for the young folk!   You'll see in today's video tutorial my process of putting this card together.  (Excuse my headset cord!  I'll work on controlling that in future videos!)

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

Click here to see this birthday card video tutorial on You Tube.

I'll be sharing some more birthday cards with these products on my Facebook Live tomorrow evening. Be sure to tune in at 7:30 PM, Central Time.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 50% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

  Try fussy cutting some adorable images for your next cardmaking project and thanks for tuning in for this easy Stampin' Up! birthday card video tutorial!
  

   

Click Here to view this video on You Tube.

Several ways to shop:

• You can SHOP ONLINE anytime, 24/7, by clicking HERE.
  
• Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW!
• Email me at [email protected]
• Call me at 409-719-2853.

Don't miss out these great Clearance Rack deals and I'll see you tomorrow with another video featuring one of my favorite retiring projects!

Do you have a Stamparatus?   It's a must-have tool for all stampers, the Stamparatus helps you perfectly align stamp images, stamp multiples of the same project quickly and precisely, and get complete ink coverage.

It was created by stampers for stampers, so it has all the features you want:

* Compatible with red rubber and photopolymer stamps
* 2 magnets to hold the paper in place
* Rulers on 2 sides for quick measuring
* 2 open sides so you can use larger paper
* Multiple hinges for more placement options
* 2 reversible plates for 4 sides to work with
* 1 foam mat for use with photopolymer
* 1 base with grid
* Magnet storage areas

If you have a Stamparatus, you know what an awesome tool it is for stamp placement!  If you don't have one yet...not to worry! This tool will be available in the new Stampin' Up! catalog in June.

Stampin' Up! has been awesome in providing training videos.  Here's a new one that was released last week.  The trainer gives some advice on using pressure when using the Stamparatus.

If you were not able to get a Stamparatus during the early reserve period, put it on your wish list for June 2018 when it will be available in the new Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

Happy Thursday and with this writing, I hope to go Live on Facebook tonight at 7:30 PM Central Time (8:30 PM Eastern, 6:30 PM MT, 5:30 PT).  I have been fighting off a head cold but will do my best to go LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 7:30 PM Central.  When you check in at that time and do not see the LIVE video in progress, please refresh your page.

If you are unable to join us for the LIVE broadcast, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there immediately following.  I'll be showing you some of the new ink pads that will be available when the new Stampin' Up! Catalog goes LIVE in June.

 Current Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

  Hope to "see" you tonight "LIVE" on Facebook!

   

Today's project is a Stampin' Up! masculine birthday card and video tutorial with the True Gentlemen Suite from the Occasions Catalog.

Many of the  products used on this card are on the Stampin' Up! Last Chance List and available only while supplies last.

Aren't these colors beautiful? I just love the combination of Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy, and Very Vanilla!

Here's the video tutorial with the how-to for this masculine birthday card.

Click HERE to see the Stampin' Up! Masculine Birthday Card video tutorial on You Tube.

Download the Project Inspiration Sheet HERE.

Stampin' Up! Product List

Truly Tailored Wood-Mount Bundle [146089] $41.25	Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle [147752] $34.00	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] $8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	True Gentleman Designer Series Paper [145593] $11.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50
Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Corduroy Ribbon [145597] $8.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Regals Enamel Shapes [141681] $9.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

 Current Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

  Thanks for tuning in for today's Stampin' Up! Masculine Birthday card!

Congratulations to the winners of my Getaway Giveaway!

If you are a winner, please email me at [email protected] with your mailing/shipping address!

Congratulations, Ladies!  Be sure to contact me with your mailing/shipping information!

The Stampin' Up! Last Chance (Retiring) List was announced yesterday and when you take a look at it, it will appear that our of colors are all leaving!  Not to worry!  There will be a redesign of the cases with some great improvements.  Once I have some of the new ink pads in my hands, I will be able to show you!

However, Stampin' Up! does a lot of research to stay on top of trends in color and style.  In order to keep bringing you the most current and on trend colors, the company decided it was time to give our color collections a makeover.  This makeover will usher in 16 new colors and we'll say farewell to 13 of our current colors.  Be sure to join me on Facebook for Live with Lisa, this Thursday evening, 7:30 PM, Central and I will show you a little more on the colors and the new cases. 

Remember, many items on these lists are available only WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! (If it's not a stamp set, it's WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!)  You can keep up with what IS still available by visiting my ONLINE STORE HERE.

Some items have already sold out!  Please do not delay if there is something you are wanting!

Click on the links below to see the Stampin' Up! Last Chance List for the big Annual Catalog.

--->Last Chance List Annual Catalog

--->Last Chance List Occasions Catalog

Today, I have a Stampin' Up! video tutorial that was shown on my Facebook page recently featuring one of the retiring sets from the Occasions Catalog, Bird Banter.

Click HERE to see this Stampin' Up! video tutorial on You Tube.

Here's a close up look at all the images and sentiments in the Bird Banter set:

See Bird Banter and all the retiring stamp sets and products on the Last Chance List in the Stampin' Up! Online Store then check back later today for the winners in my Getaway Giveaway!

Today's project is an easy birthday gift card holder.  Check out all the details below!

Stamps:
• Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304]
• Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305]

Paper:

• Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]: 4” x 4”, scrap for punching
• Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [145559] : 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” and 3 1/2” x 1 1/2”, scrap for punching
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] : 3 3/4” x 3 3/4” square and 5 3/4” x 3 3/4”, score at 3 3/4”, scrap for stamping and punching.


Ink:
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] 



Accessories:

• Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144135]
• 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217]
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860]
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
• SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
• Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

Instructions:

1. Adhere 3 3/4” Whisper White square to 4” square of Lemon Lime Twist.
   2. Fold the longer piece of Whisper White on the 3 3/4” score line. Fold with long flap on top. Adhere 1 1/2” wide strip of designer paper to inside strip of Whisper White as seen in photo.
   3. Adhere 3 3/4” square of designer paper to front of this Whisper White piece.
   4. Tie ribbon around next to fold.
   5. Adhere inner 1 1/2” wide part of Whisper White to edge of Whisper White on 4” x 4” base. Use Tear & Tape on top and bottom only of 1 1/2” wide piece.
   6. Stamp Happy Birthday image in Berry Burst on Whisper White and punch.
   7. Punch shape from Lemon Lime Twist card stock. Cut in half and adhere to back of stamped and punched piece. Adhere to front of card.
   8. Stamp swirl image in Lemon Lime Twist on same color card stock. Punch.
   9. Punch 1 3/8” Circle from coordination designer paper. Adhere to punch Lemon Lime piece as shown.
   10. Adhere In Color Bitty Bow in Lemon Lime Twist to circle.
   11. Insert gift card.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Stampin' Up! Product List for this Easy Fold Gift Card Holder:

Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304] $36.75	Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305] $31.50	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.00
Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559] $10.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083] $6.50
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $6.50	Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144135] $7.00	2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217] $8.50
1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

Current Specials and Promotions:

• Lisa's Getaway Giveaway
  
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW and make this easy fold birthday gift card holder for your next gift giving celebration!
  

   

Since we are traveling today, tonight on Facebook I will be sharing a cute and easy project in lieu of my LIVE Thursday broadcast. 

As you can see with this sneak peek, it will be featuring the Magical Day Bundle(wood, clear) and Myths and Magic Specialty Designer Paper and Glimmer Paper.  I made a bunch of these for some little gifts for some of my demonstrator friends at Stampin' Up! OnStage this weekend.

Current Specials and Promotions:

• Lisa's Getaway Giveaway
  
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.

   

   

  Hope you'll tune in tonight on Facebook to see this fun and easy paper crafting project...see you then!