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12 Weeks of Halloween 2018 Week 7- Little Ghost Bag

12wks18-ghost-treat-bagWeek 7 of this 12 Weeks of Halloween of 2018 is the cute little ghost gift bag!  I had not used this stamp or framelit and so glad that it's featured on this weeks project.

This is the right size for one or two treat sized bags of Halloween candy. The construction is easy and you can jazz it up as much or as little as you'd like.

Here's the video so you can make these, too!

You can find this video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Be sure to subscribe!

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Cut Designer Paper to 4" x 8".
  • Score on the 8" side at 1/2", 3", 4 1/4", and 6 3/4". 
  • Turn and score what will be the bag bottom at 1" from the edge as seen in the video.
  • Cut Highland Heather to 1" x 5".
  • You'll need a piece of approximately 3" x 3" for both Whisper White and Black Foil Paper.

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Here are the supplies used for this project.  Just click on the links to shop...thank you!

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Who's going to try to make this little bag? Think beyond Halloween! It would make a sweet little Christmas gift bag.  Try putting your on style and touches on this little ghost bag that's our Week 7 for the 12 Weeks of 2018 Halloween.


12 Weeks of Christmas Coming Soon!

12wks2018.blog-post-imageOne week from today, we will begin our 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign!

For the 12 weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, I will be sending a free, fabulous Christmas project with instructions that you will be able to create.

These projects will be cards, gifts, bags, tags, and wraps over the course of 12 weeks created by me and several of my fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators.   I am excited to share these projects with you however you must be on my mailing list to receive these! 

So be sure you are on my mailing list by next Wednesday so you can get these instructions for awesome Christmas projects.

Here's how you get on the list:

Go to this link and complete the form!  That's it!

Get ready for the 2018 12 Weeks of Christmas starting next Wednesday, October 3rd!


Easy Treat Wrap for Fall Festivals or Craft Fairs

Fall-craft-fair-treat-wrap=1Today's project is an easy treat wrap that would be great for craft fairs or Fall Festivals.  Designed to hold a small bag of candy or candy bar such as a Kit Kat, this can be made elaborate or clean and simple.

The supplies used here are from the current Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  Let's take a look at the video tutorial below.

You can also see the video HERE on my YouTube Channel.  While you're there, be sure to subscribe!

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Cut designer paper to 3" x 12".
  • You'll need a piece of Blackberry Bliss to punch a 2 1/4" circle.
  • You'll need a 3" x 3" piece of Whisper White to punch at 2" circle for stamping and a 1/2" x 3" piece for your sentiment.
  • Cut a piece of Cajun Craze to 1/2" x 3" and trim as shown to back your sentiment.

Below, see the Stampin' Up! Supplies for this project.  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I would be honored and grateful for you to order through my Online Store.  Click HERE or the links below.

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Fall-craft-fair-treat-wrapThanks for stopping by today and I hope you will be able to use this easy treat wrap for a Fall festival, craft fair, or Halloween treat this season!


Bella's Twilight Hand Sanitizer

Bellas-twilight-hand-sanitizerOk...I have to admit that I've watched the Twilight series (more than once) and this little makeover of the Week 6 Halloween Project reminded me of that!

This little gift box was created with the Spooky Sweets Bundle from p. 51 of the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog. The little Pocket Bac Sanitizer is from Bath and Body Works.

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And, if you're not into Halloween, there are fall and pumpkin themed items that are great little gift items as we approach the holiday season.

If you're interested in making a little gift box like this one, you can decorate and embellish for any occasion!  See the video tutorial HERE.

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Thanks for stopping by to see Bella's Twilight Sanitizer made with Stampin' Up! Spooky Sweets!


Follow Your Dream Card Ideas and A Chance to Win!

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Last night on Facebook Live, we made these two cardmaking projects using the Follow Your Dreams Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.   This first project is a pretty card with emphasis some intricate die cuts.

Dream-big-cardmakingThis card above highlights the stamp set itself with a simple word die cut as an accent.

Be sure to watch the video for the water coloring technique.

 Here are the supplies used in both projects...

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You can see the original video on Facebook HERE!

Go here to download the Ink and Inspirations Project Sheet with project details.

Leave a comment below for a chance for a prize from a random drawing!

Thanks for tuning in for the details on these projects made with the Follow Your Dreams Bundle!


Facebook Friday- Follow Your Dreams, Tomorrow, 6:00 PM Central

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Join us tomorrow evening for some dreamy cardmaking projects using the Follow Your Dreams Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.

We will be gathering at 6:00 PM Central Time, 7:00 PM Eastern, 5:00 PM Mountain, 4:00 Pacific.

Look forward to seeing you on FACEBOOK FRIDAY!  Have a great day! ---Lisa

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12 Weeks of Halloween 2018 Week 6- Pocket Bac Gift Box

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We are halfway through the 12 Weeks of Halloween with this Pocket Bac Sanitizer Gift Box for Week 6.  

I thought that an alternative to something sweet might be nice this week and Bath and Body Works has these cute Pocket Bac sanitizers for Halloween and fall.

The Trick or Tweet stamp set has some really cute images.  This little mummy cat had not seen ink so he's the star of the show for this project.

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

You can also see this video tutorial on my YouTube channel HERE.  While you're there, be sure to subscribe so you won't miss any of my videos.

Need some supplies to create this project? Just click the links below!

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Lisa's Inklings:

  • Cardstock is cut at 2" x 11".  Score at 1/2", 1 1/2", 3 1/2", 4 1/2", 6 1/2", 7 1/2", 8 1/2". 
  • Do not fold and burnish on the 6 1/2" score line.
  • Die cut the smallest layering oval between the 1/2" score and 1 1/2" score.
  • Stamp splatter from Spooky Sweets over cardstock in Cajun Craze.

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If you're looking for an alternative to candy for a Halloween treat then this project for Week 6 is a great idea...give it a try!


Cardmaking 101- Best White Cardstock for Cardmaking

Today's Cardmaking 101 video has some information on white cardstock that will be helpful for beginning cardmakers.  In my opinion, Stampin' Up! cardstock is second to none.  If you are just starting out or thinking about cardmaking, watch the short video below.

You can also find this video on my YouTube channel HERE.  Be sure to subscribe!

 

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Of the two, the first pictured here is my favorite.  I love the super smooth feel and it's perfect for stamping and coloring with Stampin' Blends, our alcohol markers.  If you haven't tried it, please do!

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Be sure to try our super smooth Whisper White cardstock for cardmaking...it's the best!

 


One of the Favorites from the Holiday Catalog

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Today's card project features one of the absolute favorites from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog, the Country Lane Suite.

The star is the beautiful stamp set, Country Home.  With beautiful images to color with Stampin' Blends to wonderful sentiments in gorgeous fonts, this set is extremely popular.  

One of the members of my Stars team, Catherine Stewart, sent me this beauty.  Here's a little step by step for the how-to...

  1. Cut the card base from Soft Suede.  Use the Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder and the Big Shot to texture the card base front.
  2. Cut a 2" x 5 1/4" piece of the Galvanized Metallic Paper.  Run it through the Big Shot with the Tin Tyle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.
  3. Sponge over this piece with Blackberry Bliss Ink.
  4. Cut a 3" x 4" piece of Whisper White CS.  Tear all four edges as shown and sponge with Soft Suede Ink.
  5. Stamp image in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
  6. Color image with Stampin' Blends.
  7. Cut a 2" x 3" piece of the Chicken Wire Elements and adhere behind the main image as shown.
  8. Tie a piece of 3/16" Braided Linen trim and tie in a bow around the lower part of the sponged galvanized piece.
  9. Glue this piece to left side of card front.
  10. Glue main image with Chicken Wire to card front as shown.

Here are the supplies used to make the card.

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Thanks for checking in for this cardmaking project with a favorite from the Holiday Catalog, Country Home.  Keep tuning in for more projects that will hopefully inspire you to get crafting for all the fun occasions and holidays coming up.  You'll also receive exclusive project ideas in my emails. Not on my email list?  Sign up HERE today!


Cauldron Bubble Projects and A Chance to Win!

Fblive-halloween-cardLast night on Facebook Live, we made these three projects using the Cauldron Bubble Bundle from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.   This first projet is a cute card with the main image colored with Stampin' Blends, our alcohol markers.

Fblive-halloween-bannerThe second project is this easy Halloween banner for your home or party decór.  The Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper is the star here.

Fblive-halloween-treat=boxWe closed out the session with this easy treat box made with products from this same designer paper.  Need treats for your child's class or for your grandchildren?  This is it!

Here are the supplies used for these projects...

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You can see the original video on Facebook HERE!

Go here to download the Ink and Inspirations Project Sheet with project details.

Leave a comment below for a chance for a prize from a random drawing!

Thanks for tuning in for the details on these projects made with the Cauldron Bubble Bundle!


Facebook Friday- Bubble, Bubble, Toil & Trouble, 6:00 PM Central

Fb91418.facebook-longJoin us this evening for some fun Halloween projects using the Cauldron Bubble Bundle from the Stampin' Up!

We will be gathering a little earlier... at 6:00 PM Central Time, 7:00 PM Eastern, 5:00 PM Mountain, 4:00 Pacific.

Look forward to seeing you on FACEBOOK FRIDAY!  Have a great day! ---Lisa

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12 Weeks of Halloween 2018 Week 5- Easy Treat Pouch

12wkshw.blog-post-imageThe Week 5 Halloween project is an easy treat pouch that I have made many times for different occasions.  Its simple c0nstruction makes it a favorite for reproducing many treats!

Another recent project uses this same base with a different orientation...check it out!

Here's the Week 5 Halloween project...

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Let's take a look at the how-to video tutorial...

 

You can also see this video tutorial on YouTube!  Be sure to subscribe to my channel while you are there!

Want to make this project? Here's what you'll need...

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Lisa's Inklings:

  • Cut designer paper to 4" x 6".
  • Score with 4" side at the top at 1/2".
  • Turn and put the 6" side at top and score at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4".
  • See video for ribbon treatment. 

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Thank you for joining us for Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Halloween and, please share on Facebook with your friends!


Changing the Background of Designer Series Paper

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Here's a tip that will help you easily change the white or light neutral background color of designer paper. 

When creating a Halloween project, I wanted the background color of this paper from the Toil & Trouble Designer Series Paper collection.  The Whisper White background just wasn't the right touch for the idea in my head.  A nifty little tool came "to the rescue".

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

 

 

You can also take a look at today's video tutorial on YouTube HERE.  Be sure to subscribe!

Here's the final project...

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Here are the Stampin' Up! products used to create this project...

 

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Thank you for tuning in for today's tip video on changing the color of backgrounds of designer paper...give it a try!


Last Day for this Spooky Fun Kit!

08.07.18_PP_SHAREABLE_NEW_SPOOKYToday is the last day to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to get this spooky-cute kit delivered to your door by the end of this month! 

I am so excited about it that ordered an additional kit to be delivered to our cabin in Missouri!  

Interested? Here's how you can get it now:

Paper Pumpkin is a subscription-based, all-inclusive kit delivered to your door each month.  I particularly enjoy the kits for the fall and holiday season.

Subscribe NOW and don't miss out on this upcoming kit! Today (September  1oth!) is the last day!