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Inspire Your Heart With Art!

Inspire-heartHappy Inspire Your Heart With Art Day!

We are so fortunate that we love a craft that is a "giving" craft!  Most of what we create, we give away.  It is such a beautiful way to spread the light of love with others.  I challenge you to send someone one of your handmade creations today!

Foil-kit-sab.facebook-photoSale-A-Bration has been such a wonderful Stampin' Up! celebration and we are not even a month into this awesome event!

You all are loving the choices that you can earn from the Sale-A-Bration brochure.  Some of the items have been so popular that these are almost GONE!  Pictured above are the Precious Parcel Card Kit and the Grapefruit Grove and Lovely Lipstick Foil Sheets.  You crafters have been showing these two products so much love that the supply is depleting quickly!  If you haven't had the chance to order and earn these two items for FREE, do not hesitate any longer!  Order now! Earn a FREE item with each $50 in product purchase (before shipping and tax).

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Join us LIVE on my Facebook page tonight as we make three cards using the Needle & Thread bundle!  

Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 8:00 PM Central Time (9:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 PM PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 8:00 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.

Have a great Inspire Your Heart With Art Day and celebrate it by sharing a handmade creation today and joining us this evening on the Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.


2019 Valentine's Day Chocolate Treat

Valentine-chocolate-treat-bagToday's 2019 Valentine project is a "hoppy" treat bag with a sweet chocolate treat!

I was so excited to find this guy on the candy shelves while grocery shopping and knew we had to make a treat using the FREE Sale-A-Bration set, So Hoppy Together!

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

Lisa's Inklings:

  • All My Love DSP is cut 3 1/4" x 2".
  • You'll need a scrap piece of Whisper White (approx. 4" x 4") for stamping and punching.
  • Granny Apple Green cardstock- Approx 4" x 4" for punching.
  • To punch the Cookie Cutter Builder heart, you'll need a small scrap or piece of Lovely Lipstick.
  • If you're giving this treat to a small child, use adhesive to close the top of the bag rather than stapling it.
  • These gusseted bags are food safe so you're good to go using these for food, treats, or snacks.

Valentine-chocolate-treat-toadally-yoursHere are the Stampin' Up! supplies used for today's project.  You can click the links below for more product information or to order from my online store.  I would be honored to serve as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

 

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Don't you love the coordination of this stamp set with the candy?  You can only earn the So Hoppy Together stamp set---it's free with a $50 product purchase from Stampin' Up!  SHOP NOW so you can make this 2019 Valentine's Day chocolate treat to give to a special someone!


Stamp "Surgery"

A few days ago, I performed stamp surgery on one of my new Sale-A-Bration stamps, So Hoppy Together.

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Stamp-surgery-2I knew that I would get more use out of this little frog stamp without the unicycle so I took an Exacto knife and cut it off! And, if I decide that the unicycle works well with my project, I can still piece it together and use it that way.

Here's the card that I made with my "new" stamp!

Stamp-surgery-hoppy-for-youInstructions:

  • Cut Pool Party card base to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
  • Cut another later of Pool Party to 4" x 5 1/4".  Use the Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder to add some "waves".
  • Cut Whisper White to 2" x 5 1/4".
  • Stamp frogs across so that he's turning flips! Use Memento Tuxedo Black to stamp.
  • Color frogs with Blends.  Outlined with Pool Party Light to give a shadow/grounding effect.
  • Cut two strips (3/4" x 5 1/4") of the Brights Designer Series Paper Stack in Granny Apple Green and adhere behind the top and bottom Whisper White strip as shown.
  • Adhere to textured Pool Party piece.
  • Tie ribbon below the main image.
  • Adhere this entire piece with stamped image and ribbon to the card front.
  • See how I finished the inside of the card below.

Hoppy-together-cardBelow are the Stampin' Up! Products used on this card.  The So Hoppy Together cannot be purchased but you can earn it for FREE with a $50 product purchase from Stampin' Up! HERE!

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You can perform stamp surgery, too, to make this cute card!  Place your order now and earn this little frog stamp set FREE!


Sweet Handmade Valentine Card for a Friend

Stampin-up-2019-valentine-friendLet's start the week off with a sweet handmade Valentine card for a friend.  The Meant to Be stamp set and coordinating framelits make a beautiful set for any Valentine that you would like to make in 2019.

How about that beautiful embossed piece?  It's created with our Sale-A-Bration Foil Sheets that you cannot purchase but you can earn them FREE with a $50 product purchase during Sale-A-Bration.  You can see another example of using these Sale-A-Bration Foil Sheets HERE.

Let's take a look at today's video tutorial for this Valentine card idea.

 

Lisa's Inklings:

  • The card base is cut 4 1/4" x 11" in Crumb Cake.
  • All My Love Designer Series Paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
  • Foil Sheet is cut 2" x  5 1/4".
  • You'll need a small piece of Whisper White  (approx. 3" x 3") for stamping and die cutting.
  • You will need another piece of Crumb Cake about 3" x 4" for stamping and cutting sentiment and die cutting heart.
  • Tip: Use a Blender Pen to fill in some of the roses on the inside of the card.

2019-stampin-up-valentine-friendStampin' Up! supplies for this project are listed below.

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Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

 

Have you made any Valentine cards recently?  I hope you've enjoyed today's card idea and are inspired to give it a try!


It's Facebook LIVE with Lisa, Thursday Night, 8:00 PM Central!

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Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 8:00 PM Central Time (9:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 Pm PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 8:00 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 will be sharing two cute treat projects made with the Hey Love stamp set!

Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Hope to see you tonight for Live with Lisa on Facebook,8:00 PM Central...have a great day and I'll see you tonight!

 


2019 Valentine Treat Bag- You Otter Be My Valentine

  • 2019-valentine-treat-bagToday's project is a cute little treat bag for your 2019 Valentine treats!  That sweet little otter is one of the characters from the adorable new set in the Stampin' Up! Occasion Catalog, Hey Love. 

The sentiments are different but so appropriate to go with the images.  I think these are great for friends, kids, or for fun family Valentine cards.  These are also really fun and easy to color with our Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.

Here's the video with the process for this little bag.  It's the perfect size for one of the individually packed Russell Stover Chocolate hearts that you can find most anywhere that sells Valentine candy.

 

Here is the Stampin' Up! supply list for this project. Just click on the photos for more information.  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to serve you. Let me know how I can help you!

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Lisa's Inklings:

  • Try coloring with Stampin' Blends on our Crumb Cake card stock!  Loved using it on this project.
  • Cut designer paper for bagto 5" x 8 1/2".
  • Score with the long side up at 1", 4", 5", and 8".
  • Turn and score with the 5" side up at 1" and 4 1/2".

Thanks so much for stopping by today! You'll really enjoy making these little treat bags so shop now and get these ready for Valentine's Day!


Wow Combination- Embossing Folders and Stampin' Up! Foil Sheets

Today's project has a wow combination of products from Stampin' Up! 

The combination of these foil sheets and the embossing folder is spectacular! And, even better, the foil sheets are FREE with a qualifying purchase!  It's Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration time!

This is a rare post where the photo of the finished product after the video so without further ado...

 

 

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies used for this card project.  Just click on the photos for more information.

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Who wouldn't love to receive a card like this?  Change the sentiment to fit the occasion! The Foil Sheets seen on this project can only be earned with a $50 product purchase before tax and shipping.

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Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

You need these foil sheets and embossing folder to make cards like these so shop now!

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Fun Fold Handmade Birthday Card for a Friend

Fun-fold-handmade-card-birthdayOn my Facebook Live last week, we made this pretty fun fold handmade card with the Incredible Like You stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.

Here is a remake and cardmaking video tutorial.  Same card, different color scheme.  Even though I continually refer to this beautiful color blue as Balmy "Breeze" throughout the video, I doubt that I ever do it again! It's Balmy BLUE!

Oh well!... Here's the inside of the card with the sentiment hidden behind the front square...

Fun-fold-handmade-birthday-card-friendLet's take a look at the assembly in this how-to video tutorial.

 

Here are the details for this handmade card project:

  • Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score on the long side at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4".
  • Whisper White Square is 2 3/4" square for sentiment and 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" for inside of the card.
  • Cardstock behind Whisper White is 2 7/8" square.
  • The designer paper is cut 2" x 5 1/4".

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Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Try this fun fold idea the next time you make a card for a friend!

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New to Cardmaking? This Is For You!

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If you are new to cardmaking, thinking about trying cardmaking, or looking for an easy cardmaking idea, please read on!

In today's video tutorial, you will be seeing how you, yes, you can create a beautiful card with a few supplies and a few minutes.

Let's take a look at the how-to for this sweet card.  If you can't see the video, be sure you click over to my blog.

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Stampin' Up! Note Cards and Envelopes are a must have for all stampers.  Need a quick card...This is where you can start.
  • The only way to get some of the beautiful designer paper shown in the video is to earn it for FREE with a $50 Stampin' Up! product purchase.
  • Designer paper for card front is cut 3 1/4" x 4 3/4". Accent strip is 3 1/4" x 1 1/4".
  • Whisper White for sentiment is cut 1" x 3 1/4".

Simple-cardmaking-ideaYou can dress up the envelope with the same stamped image!

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Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

If you haven't tried it, now is the time! Cardmaking is a wonderful hobby and brings joy to the creator and recipient.


Facebook Live with Lisa, Thursday at 8:00 PM Central Time

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Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 8:00 PM Central Time (9:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 Pm PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 8:00 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 will be sharing two projects made with the Incredible Like You stamp set!

Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Hope to see you tonight for Live with Lisa on Facebook,8:00 PM Central...have a great day and I'll see you tonight!


Are You On The List?

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Lists are great. Lists keep me on track, indicate progress, and hold me accountable. My most important list has your name on it...and, if it doesn't, I'd like to invite you to join.

The members of my mailing list keep me on track: I know they are counting on me to provide great content and information regarding something they are passionate about.

My mailing list helps me see progress: As my list grows, it is an indicator that I am reaching more and more about a craft that I love and want to share with everyone.

My mailing list holds me accountable: I know that I must keep up with the latest trends and creative ideas because you are counting on me to do so.

Join now and don't miss out on anymore exclusive content and ideas that, I hope, will inspire you in your rubber stamping and paper crafting. I am passionate about what I do and I look forward to sharing it with you.

Click HERE to join!


Stampin' Up! 2019 Valentine Projects

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If you viewed my Facebook Live last Thursday evening, you'll know that this was the Valentine card project that was featuring the Meant to Be bundle from the Occasions Catalog.
(Leave a comment below and I'll conduct a random drawing for someone to receive this card!)

While this card is a bit frilly and fun, be sure to check out this card with more of a masculine feel made with the same bundle!

Need an easy Valentine treat?  Here's one made with half of one of our pillow boxes.

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Here are the supplies needed for both projects.

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Lisa's Inklngs:

For the Valentine card:

  • Cut the card base at 4 1/4" x 11".
  • Cut designer paper for background at 4" x 5 1/4" and 3/4" x 4" for inside of card.
  • Use scrap or small pieces of card stock for  punching and die cutting.
  • Crumb Cake card stock for sentiment- 3/4" x 3".
  • Whisper White for inside of card: 5 1/4" x 4".

For treat box:

  • Cut pillow box in half by lining up curved end at 3" mark. 
  • Use scrap or small pieces of card stock for filler, die cuts, and sentiments.

 

Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Get ready for your Valentine's Day in 2019 with these Stampin' Up! project ideas!  

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Live with Lisa Facebook, Thursday at 8:00 PM Central Time

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Live with Lisa on Facebook will take place tonight at 8:00 PM Central Time (9:00 PM Eastern, 7:00 PM MT, 6:00 Pm PT). I will be going LIVE on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 8:00 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 will be sharing two cute Valentine projects!  Can't wait to show you!

Lisa's Specials:

  • *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  Use this code when placing an order in my Stampin' Up! Online Store and receive a gift from me in the mail.  Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. You will earn Stampin' Rewards on your order from Stampin' Up! AND I will still send you a gift from me!

  • Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
    There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
    See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Hope to see you tonight for Live with Lisa on Facebook,8:00 PM Central...have a great day and I'll see you tonight!


2019 Stampin' Up! Masculine Valentine Card

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Today's project is a masculine themed Valentine using the Meant to Be bundle from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.

By just switching up your color palette and designer paper, you stretch the use of this sweet bundle and see just how versatile it is.  You could also change the sentiment on the inside and you would have a great anniversary card.

Here's a video tutorial with the how-to process for this masculine themed Valentine...

 

If you're unable to see the video, please click over to my blog to see it there.

Here are the supplies used on today's card...

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Lisa's Inklings:

  • The card base is cut 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2".
  • Wood Textures Designer Series Paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
  • Crumb Cake card stock is cut 3 3/4" x 5" and run through the Big Shot with the embossing folder.
  • Stamp the Hardwood stamp in Early Espresso ink on Crumb Cake then cut the small hearts from this stamped piece.

Specials and Promotions:

  • Sale-A-Bration is in full swing! Earn a free product from a special selection in our Sale-A-Bration brochure with each $50 in product purchase from now until March 30th!  You can shop any time of day or night HERE!
  • Current Host Code: CVQ6GCJD
    Use this Host Code when placing an order of $50 or more in my Online Store to receive a gift from me.  If your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use this code as you will earn Stampin' Rewards for free product to add to your order from Stampin' Up!  I will still send your gift! 

Make a Valentine for your sweetheart with the Meant to Be Bundle and other great supplies from Stampin' Up!


Tip for Using Stampin' Blends Alcohol Markers

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Today, I have a quick post with a tip for using our Stampin' Blends alcohol markers.  While there are many of Stampin' Up! colors from which to choose, did you know you can stretch your markers even more to create more shades?

All you need is a simple little tool called the Stampin' Blends Color Lifter!

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

If you are unable to watch the video, please click over to my website to watch it there.

Here are the supplies used for this project:

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 Specials and Promotions:

  • Sale-A-Bration is in full swing! Earn a free product from a special selection in our Sale-A-Bration brochure with each $50 in product purchase from now until March 30th!  You can shop any time of day or night HERE!
  • Current Host Code: CVQ6GCJD
    Use this Host Code when placing an order of $50 or more in my Online Store to receive a gift from me.  If your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use this code as you will earn Stampin' Rewards for free product to add to your order from Stampin' Up!  I will still send your gift! 

Hope this tip helps when using Stampin' Blends or has encouraged you to give these awesome alcohol markers a try!

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