In a little over one hour from now, 1:00 PM Central, Stampin' Up! will be discounting SOME of the items on the Last Chance List!

SALE ITEMS from the Chance List can be found HERE.

Here's my list of what I think are the must-haves that will be on SALE!  Remember, do not delay...only good while supplies last through June 3rd.

Product List

• Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] Sale Price $6.80
• Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338] Sale Price $9.35
• Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926] Sale Price $24.30
• Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]$15.30
• Incredible Like You Project Kit [148552]$20.25

Here are the photos of my list above to refresh your memory!

Product List

Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]	Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper [146338]	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926]
Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	Incredible Like You Project Kit [148552]

Don't delay!  Check out the Online Store at 1:00 PM Central!

Now for the second event!  Next Tuesday, June 4th, is the launch of the new Stampin' Up! catalog and it's also my birthday!

Come celebrate the launch of the new Stampin' Up! Catalog and my birthday!   New Project idea videos! Door prizes! LIVE broadcasts throughout the event! Ordering Incentive- Place an order on my birthday using the Host Code UDPSX3TM, and receive a gift from me plus double Ink and Inspirations Customer Rewards! Join the event here then tune in on June 4th!

Stampin' Up! has some really pretty stamp sets that are retiring and Time for Tea is one of them. This is a card that I made using some of the beautiful coordinating Spot of Tea dies which can be purchased with the stamp set as a bundle.  Keep in mind that these products are only available for one more week and only while supplies last!

The Tea Room Suite from Stampin' Up!® is a beautiful collection of products that make for simply elegant cardmaking.  The Tea Room Specialty Designer Series Paper is a beautiful collection with 24 sheets in one pack!

Here is the video for this card:

You can find the Time for tea photopolymer HERE in the Online Store.  Get it while you can!

Here is another project with this bundle that is one of my favorites!

Isn't that an adorable tea pouch to give as a gift?  It's easy to make, too!  See the video HERE.

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***Proceeds from Stampin' Up! orders placed in my Online Store through Midnight, Tuesday, May 28th, will be donated to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
https://www.fallenpatriots.org/
Mission: To provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If I can help you with anything, please let me know.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I will be honored to serve you.  You can shop online anytime here in my Online Store.  You may also call or e-mail me.

Thanks for stopping by today to see these sweet projects made with the retiring Time for Tea Bundle. 

Now, click here to go see all of the retiring products that will only be available for a few more days!

Memorial Day is a holiday here in the U.S. where we honor and remember those who have lost their lives while serving our country as part of the United States Armed Forces.

***Proceeds from Stampin' Up! orders placed in my Online Store through Midnight, Tuesday, May 28th, will be donated to the Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation.
https://www.fallenpatriots.org/
Mission: To provide college scholarships and educational counseling to military children who have lost a parent in the line of duty.

I thought it would be fitting to share some patriotic projects from the past today.  These aren't necessarily projects for Memorial Day but those that bear our nation's colors.

See the full card and video for the project below HERE.

Here's an idea for a simple USA banner. See the project video tutorial on this post.

If you've been following me long enough, you'll remember the Define Your Life stamp set used on this card HERE.

Love this easy and fun patriotic party favors.  The video tutorial can be seen HERE.

To all those who have lost loved ones in the line of service, my thoughts and prayers are with you this Memorial Day and we are grateful for their sacrifice.

It doesn't matter how many of these tri-fold cards that I make, it's new and fresh every time!   This is a fun fold idea for a card using a beautiful panel of your favorite designer paper. Here is another version and a video.

The designer paper panel is held closed with a coordinating ribbon and here's the finished look of the inside.

To make it easy for you, here are the project details for cutting and scoring.

Tri-Fold Card

• Cut designer paper 5-1/4" x 12".  Score ar 4" and 8".
• Slice off 1/8" on the right edge.  This will be the side that folds in first.
• Whisper White for Base: 5-1/2" x 4 1/4".
• For inside of card: Whisper White 3-1/2" x 4 3/4", Lovely Lipstick 3-3/4" x 5".
• You will also need enough Whisper White and Lovely Lipstick to punch the circles.
• You'll need another piece of Whisper White to stamp and fussy cut the flower for the front.

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708]	Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set [148732]	Happiness Blooms 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148795]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]	Call Me Clover Stampin' Pad [147139]	Leaf Ribbon [146905]
2" Circle Punch [133782]	2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	Pearlized Doilies [146936]
All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [148584]	Simply Scored [122334]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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• Follow me on Instagram.

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Try this tri-fold idea for your next cardmaking project and I'll see you again soon!

Let's talk a little about scrapbooking and memory keeping.  In this post, you will hear and see a bit about how I go about preserving memories with photos and journaling.

This information was shared on my Facebook page, Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown, earlier this month on International Scrapbooking Day.   If you scrapbook or have ever thought about preserving your photos and memories, I hope you find this information helpful.

Tip: I find it easier to die cut my letters in Whisper White or Very Vanilla then sponge on the ink in the color I need/want depending on the layout.

These letter dies are retiring!  If you scrapbook, these are GREAT to have! Get yours here! ---> http://bit.ly/large-letters-stampin-up

Here's the traditional layout that was created on the back of the Mount Rushmore page shown in the video above. Below is the stamp set that was used. It is "retiring", too.  It's a good one for travel pages.  Click the image below to see the En Route stamp set in the online store.

Below you can see how I cut my 4 x 6 photos in half to fit into two, 3 x 4 pockets.

Here's are two more tips regarding the next photo below:

• Notice the upper right pocket. I added a 1-1/2” strip of Whisper White to the Memories and More Card. I’ll use this for my page title.
• The photos have been cut down to 3 x 4.
  
  Personal note: I realize that years from now these animal photos will not be “cherished” 🙂. But, my written memories will be. And, for now, we enjoy them. Plus, I figure that I’ll use these as a teaching tool for the grandchildren.
  

Using the Designer Paper that coordinates with the Happiness Blooms Memories and More Card Kit, I cut 4x6 or 3x4 pieces for fillers on pocket pages. Cut strips or use as layers for traditional pages.

Some final thoughts...

Thanks for visiting today for these tips and thoughts on scrapbooking.  Memory keeping is important...share your story! Get started with your photos and supplies that you can find HERE!

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When seeing the His Grace stamp set in the Stampin' Up! Occasions catalog, it went on my Wish List and I am so glad to finally have it for some handmade cards.  The John 3:16 verse is one that will be used over and over again on cards for the Caring Cards Ministry in our church.  Be sure to put it in your cart since this beauty did not make the carry over list into the new catalog.

On this particular card, the designer paper has already sold out as it was on the retiring list but you will be able to use card stock or a designer paper with a small print or pattern to get the same effect.

Here's the video tutorial for today's cardmaking project.

Here are the supplies for this project.  Just click the links below for more information.

Product List

His Grace Cling Stamp Set [148676]	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246]	Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101910]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper [146907]	Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper [146926]
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad [147146]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Bermuda Bay Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144600]
Mossy Meadow Light Stampin' Blends Marker [148545]	Stampin' Blends Color Lifter [144608]	Big Shot [143263]
Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Sponge Daubers [133773]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Here is a photo of the inside of the card...

Details:

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Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If I can help you with anything, please let me know.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I will be honored to serve you.  You can shop online anytime here in my Online Store.  You may also call or e-mail me.

Thanks for stopping by today for this cardmaking project with the retiring His Grace stamp set from Stampin' Up! and now visit the Online Store to shop while this set is still available!

It's graduation time and cash is usually a much-appreciated gift for this milestone! 

Today's project is an easy to assemble folder that you can make that for cash or check to present to a graduate. The video was originally recorded to porst on my Facebook page in lieu of my usual Thursday evening LIVE. 

The bundle featured here is the Well Said Cling Bundle from the Occasions Catalog.  Buy now so you can bundle and save!  Purchase these two coordinating products and save 10%.

Here's the video tutorial with the demonstration and the how-to:

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cardstock is cut 6 1/2" x 9".
• Score at 3" and 6-1/4".
• Cardstock layer for the outside front is cut 6 -1/4" x 2-3/4" and for the inside it is 6" x 2-1/2".
• Designer Paper Layer is cut 6" x 2-1/2"
• You will need approximately 18" of ribbon.

Here are the basic supplies that you would need for this project.

Product List

Well Said Cling Bundle [150609]	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987]	How Sweet It Is 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148568]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099]	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957]
Starburst Punch [143717]	2" Circle Punch [133782]	Big Shot [143263]
Glue Dots [103683]	Simply Scored [122334]

Details:

• Orders $50-$149.99: You must apply the host code to receive the FREE gift.
• Orders $150: Do not use the Host Code! You will automatically qualify for my FREE gift and you will earn Stampin' Rewards.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  If I can help you with anything, please let me know.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I will be honored to serve you.  You can shop online anytime here in my Online Store.  You may also call or e-mail me.

Thanks for tuning in for this graduate gift idea and I'll see you again soon!

Just in case you missed the news, the Everything Is Rosy Product Medley from Stampin' Up! is still available! This exclusive, limited-time collection of coordinating, petal-packed products has everything you need to let your creativity bloom.

There will be a new, pre-recorded video tonight at 6:00 PM Central Time (7:00 PM Eastern,5:00 PM MT, 4:00 PT) on my Ink and Inspirations Facebook business page.

You may CLICK HERE to go there at 6:00 PM Central. 

If you are unable to join in at that time, not to worry! You may watch the recording which will be posted there for you to see.

This evening's project will be an idea for a gift for a graduate!

Please join us on Facebook tonight at 6:00 PM Central!

Announcing my 2019-2020 Designer Series Paper Share from the Annual Catalog.

You can try a sampling of many of the designer papers in the new catalog!  Reserve your share today!

For only $46 plus $7 priority shipping, you will receive 162, 6" x 6" pieces of these designer papers!

• Woven Threads – 12 pieces
• Magnolia Lane – 12 pieces
• Garden Lane – 12 pieces
• Follow Your Art – 12 pieces
• Bird Ballad – 12 pieces
• Dinoroar – 12 pieces
• Perennial Essence – 12 pieces
• See a Silhouette – 12 pieces
• Come Sail Away – 12 pieces
• Pressed Petals – 24 pieces*
• Mosaic Mood – 12 pieces
• Noble Peacock – 12 pieces
• Noble Peacock Foil – 6 pieces

*(One of the prints in the Pressed Petals pack does not lend itself well to being cut to 6 x 6 and some of the designs will be cut off.)

We offer this paper share for you to sample many of the beautiful new papers from Stampin' Up!  We cut, package, label then reship the papers listed in this post to you.  The cost is about 1/4th of what it would be to order all of these packs yourself.  Then you are able to see, touch, and create with these papers and reorder your favorites in my online store.

Here's How to Reserve the 2019-2020 Annual Catalog Paper Share:
E-mail me with the following information:

• Name
• Shipping address and phone number
• Email address that you use for PayPal
• Please put 2019-2020 Designer Paper Share in the subject line

I will add you to the list and will email you with the link requesting payment on May 28, 2019.

COST:

• $46 for 162 pieces of 6" x 6" Designer Paper plus $7.00 Flat Rate Priority Shipping with tracking. ($53 total)
  
• Payment via PayPal. Email request will be from Lisa Brown.  (No e-checks or checks accepted.)
• Only U.S. Addresses

Designer Paper Share Schedule:

• May 28, 2019- Lisa will email you with a request for payment for your paper share.
• June 3, 2019 - Deadline to pay.
• June 4, 2019 - Lisa will order all the paper from Stampin' Up!
• June 14-22, 2019 - Lisa and her assistant will cut and package the paper shares.
• June 24, 2019 - Assuming there are no backorders, Lisa will begin shipping the paper shares.

Can't wait to share these wonderful designer papers with you!  Reserve your paper share...email me with your information listed above today!

Today I wanted to share a little about another hobby of mine...sewing!

I have been sewing for many years.  I took a bit of a break when my girls were were born.  I just didn't have the time with working outside the home and other mom "duties".  It's such a good feeling to have this skill and now that I have a little more time, I can sew occasionally for Lyla and Mia.

Growing up, my mom made most of my clothes including some of my prom dresses.  She had been sewing since she was a young girl.  I learned some of the basics from mom but  I enrolled in homemaking in 9th grade and there was a lengthy unit on sewing.  I remember that we had an assignment to make a dress or "pantsuit" (remember those?) and then model it in a spring style show at school.  That was pretty cool.

My machine brand of choice all these years has been Singer.  My little workhorse now is the Singer Quantum Stylist 9960.  I love it!

Here are some of my projects from the last few years...

I have made quite a few of this style of dress for Lyla. 

Here are two "matching" dresses that I made for Lyla and Mia.

And, here are their Christmas dresses for 2017.

I'm thinking about trying this style for Mia next.  Lyla loved the bees in her storybooks so I found this fabric especially for her.

Below you can see Mia's nursery quilt while it was still in progress.

And, this one is a jelly roll quilt for my Mom.

Looking forward to my next project!  I hope to prepare some fabric and stitch it up soon.  I miss having my mom to ask for advice but I'm so grateful that we were able to share this common love.  

Thanks for reading about my "other" hobby that has been part of my life for so long and I'll see you in the next post!

The Ribbon of Courage stamp set from Stampin' Up! is retiring. It can be used to make beautiful cards with messages of hope as seen in this sample above.  I am sure that you know someone or have someone in your family that would love receiving a card with this message.  The set is versatile and with the coordinating Support Ribbon dies, you'll be able to create beautiful cards for anyone. 

The support ribbon colors can be found by conducting a search on your computer.  The sentiments in this set are beautiful and can be used to send greetings to any of your loved ones.

Here's a look at the sentiments:

• With faith all things are possible
• LIVE every moment, LAUGH every day, LOVE with all your heart
• Sending Love and hugs to you
• Courage

Below is the link to this stamp set in wood mount and clear mount as well as the coordinating Support Ribbon dies that are not retiring.

Product List

Ribbon Of Courage Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143852]

Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143855]

Support Ribbon Framelits Dies [143749]

You can see the video tutorial for the card featured above on this post.

Here's another card idea using the sentiment without the support ribbon.

You can find the video for this card here.

Don't miss out on this stamp set. You can simply click below to shop.

Product List

• Ribbon Of Courage Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143852]
• Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143855]
• Support Ribbon Framelits Dies [143749]

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• Follow me on Instagram.

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After seeing these cards and the possibilities of this set,  I think you'll agree that the Ribbon of Courage stamp set is a good one to have in your collection.

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 sign up.

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.

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Mother's Day is Sunday so here's a fun fold card idea that you can make now.  This is the card that I sent to both of our daughters.  

The sentiments from the Strong and Beautiful stamp set fit well for many occasions or a "just because" card.  Here are some other samples.

This set in combination with the beautiful (and, retiring!) All My Love Designer Series Paper makes a perfect "bouquet of handmade love" for someone special.

Here's the video tutorial to help you get started!

Lisa's Inkings:

Base Card stock is cut 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Card stock flap and fold piece is cut 2 3/4" x 8" and scored at 4".-Designer Paper is cut 5 1/4" x 4" and 2 1/2" x 3 3/4".
Whisper White for inside and outside sentiments may vary depending on die used.
Colored card stock layer behind outside sentiment should be 1/4" -1/2" bigger than the Whisper White.

Need some of the supplies seen in this video?  Just click the links below to shop! 

Product List

Strong & Beautiful Cling Stamp Set [148732]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]	Lovely Lipstick 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146970]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]	All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148576]
All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack [148584]	Simply Scored [122334]	Big Shot [143263]
Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies [148551]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]

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Thanks for stopping by today!  Hope you can use this Mother's Day fun fold card idea for someone dear to you!