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It's the Last Day!

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It's March 31st and the last day of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration! 

You still have time to make a qualifying purchase to earn some free goodies!  Here are the choices!

 
To shop, you can visit the online store HERE or, you can call me at 409-719-2853 or email me and I will place your order for you.
 
Let me know how I can help you and have a great day!

Handmade Thinking of You Cards with Peaceful Poppies Elements

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On Saturday morning’s Facebook Live on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown, we made some “thinking of you” cards with the Peaceful Poppies Elements [151327] from the Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog. 
 
I will be using these cards and a similar design for a swap with my stamp club in SE Texas. Next month is a service project and we will be sharing these cards with an assisted living facility.  These are also so appropriate to send now during this time of social distancing.
 
The Peaceful Poppies Elements pack is a tiny treasure of bits and pieces to add that special touch to your cards. Using these elements paired with the beautiful Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] will enable you to make some special cards for your family, friends, church families, and others!
 
Here is the video for the card seen above...

Lisa's Inklings:
Base: Whisper White CS 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and 3 x 3 to punch sentiment
Basic Black CS: 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
Peaceful Poppies DSP: 4 x 5-1/4
 
Here is the listing of the Stampin' Up! supplies.  If you are looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would be honored to serve you.

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Here are two other Thinking of You cards using the Peaceful Poppies Elements.
Thinking-of-you-cards-swap-1Base: Whisper White CS 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Basic Black CS: 4-1/8 x 5-3/8 and 1/2 x 4 for sentiment
Peaceful Poppies DSP: 4 x 5-1/4
Thinking-of-you-cards-swap-2Base: Whisper White CS 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 and 1/2 x 3 for sentiment
Basic Black CS: 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
Peaceful Poppies DSP: 4 x 5-1/4
Flirty Flamingo CS: Scrap for Punch
Rich Razzleberry CS: Scrap for Punch
Whisper White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon: 18-20”
 
Now it's time for you to make some “thinking of you” cards with the Peaceful Poppies Elements and brighten the day of someone you know!
 

Make a Mini Gift Bag with Patterned Paper

Make-a-mini-gift-bag-stampin-up-1Here's a mini gift bag project that you can make now with that stack of designer paper that you probably have stashed with your crafting supplies! 

This bag is little but big enough for some sweet treats, a gift card, a pair of earrings...you get the idea.  You can use supplies that you have on hand to embellish or order something fun since Stampin' Up! is still shipping orders!

Let's take a look in the simple how-to in today's video tutorial!

Lisa's Inklings:
Cut Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] to 6" x 8-1/2".
Score the long side at 3", 4", 7", 8'.
Score the short side at 1" ( for the bag bottom), 4-1/2" , and 5-1/2".
You will need about a 3" x 4" of Whisper White Cardstock [100730] for the sentiment as shown here.

If you need the supplies to make this project, here ya go!  Thank you for your support of my business!
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Final Days of Sale-A-Bration

There are only 5 1/2 more days of Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration where you can earn some FREE goodies with your qualifying purchase.  And, you will also receive a gift from me in the mail!

Take a look at what you can get free with each $50 in product purchase!  Click Here!

Make-a-mini-gift-bag-stampin-up-2Thank you for stopping by to take a look at today's mini gift bag project!  You can see another bag made with this same pattern HERE.

Now get your craft on and have a great day!

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Two Easy Paper Crafting Projects

Stampin-up-card-idea-upliftingToday's projects are for easy paper crafting that we created on my Facebook Live yesterday evening. 

The first is a card using the Above The Clouds Photopolymer Stamp Set [149404] from the Stampin' Up! Annual catalog.

Here's the scoop and supply list:

  1. Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] is cut 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" for base and 4" x 5-1/4" for textured layer.
  2. Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986] is cut 2-3/4" x 4-1/4" and you will need a scrap piece for stamping and punching the sentiment.
  3. The Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] for the main image is cut 2-1/2" x 4".

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The second project is the cute little gift card holder using the Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set  [151518].

Under-my-umbrella-gift-card-holderHere are the details for this second project:

  1. The Brights 6" X 6"  Designer Series Paper [149613] in Gorgeous Grape is cut 4" x 6" and scored at 1-1/2" and 4-1/4" on the long side and  1/2" on the short side.
  2. The images from the Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set  [151518] are stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] on Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] and colored with Stampin' Blends.
  3. Punch a 2" Circle Punch [133782] from Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] and glue the images in the center.
  4. Die cut two of the smalled scalloped rectangles from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] one in Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] and one in Highland Heather 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146986]
  5. Stamp the sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] on the Highland Heather piece.
  6. The pocket is assembled by cutting off the two 1/2" tabs on the ends, gluing the sides, then folding up the remaining bottom flap.

If you need additional help you can contact me or see the video here.

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Thank you for stopping by today for these easy paper crafting projects and if you're on Facebook, be sure to head over and LIKE my page!


Just Announced Today! More Choices for YOU!

03-24-20_dmain_sab_3rd_naStampin' Up! has added even more choices for you to choose from with your qualifying Sale-A-Bration orders!

There are 10 items from the Stampin' Up! annual catalog that you can now earn for FREE!  Download the flyer HERE.

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  • Sale-A-Bration Third Release items are available in addition to items that have already been released with this year’s Sale-A-Bration promotion!
  • The item numbers from the Sale-A-Bration Third Release flyer must be used in order for the products to be redeemed as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog and don’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.
  • You can see all the Sale-A-Bration choices HERE.

Sale-A-Bration ends March 31, 2020 so you have a few days left to choose a free item or items with a qualifying order.  Stock on your supplies in the online store today!

 


Sending Virtual Hugs with a Handmade Card and Easter Treat

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It's time to be sending virtual hugs through the mail with our handmade cards and other projects! 

Don't know about you but crafting makes me super happy!  Aren't we blessed to have a hobby that can occupy our time and spread joy to others?

The following two projects were created on my Facebook LIVE on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown. The posting here is a bit delayed due to my slow internet in these times.  I've been waiting  quite a spell for the uploads to take place so that the video to be shared here.  By all means, no complaints just a little explanation for why the posting here at Ink and Inspirations aren't as timely as usual.;)

Here is the card that you are going to love to re-create...

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Two cards like the one above were put in the mail today!

Here's an Easter treat wrap that can be easily mailed in a bubble mailer. :)

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Here's the recording, and somewhat edited version, of these two projects.

For the card:

  1. Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [122924] is cut 4-1/4" x 11" for the base. Score at 5-1/2".
  2. Parisian Blossoms Specialty Designer Series Paper [151192] is cut 4" x 5-1/4".
  3. Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] is cut 2" x 5-1/4" plus you'll need a scrap piece for stamping and punching.
  4. Champagne Foil Sheets [144748] are cut 2-1/2" x 5-1/4.  You will need two of these.
  5. Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910] is cut 3" x 4" for stamping and fussy cutting.
  • For the Easter treat:
  1. Seaside Spray 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150883] is cut 3" x 8-1/2" and scored at 1-1/2" and 5-1/2".
  2. 2019–2021 In Color 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [149617] is cut at 2-3/4" x 2-3/4".
  3. Use Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101910] to stamp the image that you will punch.
  4. Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] is used to back the stamped and colored image.
  5. 15"-18" of Seaside Spray 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Scalloped Linen Ribbon [149707] was used to wrap around the treat holder.

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If you have questions, let me know!  These projects are easy and fun to make and would certainly brighten someone's day!

When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code AQTB9ZFY with your order of $35 or more to receive a FREE gift from me!  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, no need to use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

My heartfelt thanks for supporting my business.

If you'd like the supplies to make these projects, here is a list.  (The Tags In Bloom set is a Level 2 Sale-A-Bration item that you can earn for FREE with a $100 order.)

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Thanks for stopping by today!  You can see more ideas from my LIVES  HERELet's all get to work to share some virtual hugs with our handmade cards!


Watercoloring with Stampin' Up! Beautiful Moments

Cardmaking-watercoloring-beautiful-momentsThis watercolored card with Stampin' Up! Beautiful Moments was from a recent Facebook Live over on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown.

Here's the recording of the video from Facebook Live.

Lisa's Inklings:

The card base is Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101650] cut 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". The Blueberry Bushel 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146968] layer is cut 4" x 5-1/4" and textured with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775]. The Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] is die cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] largest scalloped rectangle die.

The image from the Beautiful Moments Cling Stamp Set [151677] is stamped with the Jet Black Stāzon Ink Pad [101406] and watercolored with Aqua Painters [103954]. The sentiment is stamped with a Versamark Pad [102283] and embossed with White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] and the Heat Tool [129053].

I am enjoying the extra Facebook Lives and hope to go LIVE as often as possible while we are at home during the time.  Please go to Facebook and like my Page so you can join in with us. 
 
If you would like to make this project, below are the supplies that you need:
 

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When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code AQTB9ZFY to receive a FREE gift from me!  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, no need to use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

There are just a few more days of Sale-A-Bration...don't miss out on getting some fun freebies!

Thank you for shopping with me and supporting my business!

Thank you for tuning in for today's watercolored card with Beautiful Moments and I will see you again soon.

 


Cardmaking and Paper Crafting Kits by Mail

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If you have been thinking about subscribing to Paper Pumpkin, now’s the perfect time to jump on board. These are beautiful crafting kits by mail and a fun home activity. Sign up before the end of the month!

Why?

From now through March 31, they can earn FREE Sale-A-Bration item(s) when they purchase a 3-, 6-, and 12-month subscription. So much winning!

Here’s what you can earn when you buy a prepaid subscription.

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Here's how to order:

Click Here for A Three Months Subscription

Click Here for A Six Months Subscription

Click Here for A One Year Prepaid

Place your order then make your Sale-A-Bration choice(s) from these items HERE.

Once you place your order, Stampin' Up! will email you with a code that you can enter with your mailing information HERE on my Paper Pumpkin site.

You will see this screen with a box to enter that prepaid code.

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Purchase or subscribe my April 10th to get the April Kit.

The April kit is a family appreciation themed card kit that would make it easy for you to share your heart with those you love most: mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, and brother. April’s kit even includes Mother’s Day and Father’s Day sentiments, giving you the perfect way to show your appreciation for beloved parents on their special days with a beautiful, handmade card.

You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin to pay month by month or purchase one of the prepaid subscriptions for 3, 6, or 12 months and also earn some free product during Sale-A-Bration!

Paper-pumpkin-cardmaking-papercrafting-kits-by-mailI completed these cards from the March Paper Pumpkin kit yesterday.

You can make some beautiful paper crafting/cardmaking projects with these crafting kits from Stampin' Up! delivered via U. S. Mail and have a fun activity while you are home.  Get yours today!

 


Happy St. Patrick's Day Project

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Today's project is a re-post from six years ago for a fun St. Patrick's Day project.  Although many of the products are retired (no longer available) that are used in this little leprechaun hat, you can substitute with what you have on hand.

Here's the video from many moons ago...

Isn't that so cute?  Give it a try!  May the luck of the Irish be with you!

If you enjoyed this post, please read on and be sure to...

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.

Happy St. Patrick's Day and have fun crafting!

Shop with Lisa for Stampin' Up!


Cute Spring Gift with Stampin' Up! Welcome Easter

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With everything that's going on with CoVid19 pandemic, it's my goal to share as many fun paper crafting projects as possible to help you pass the time while we all hunker down!  Today's project is a cute spring gift idea with the Stampin' Up! Welcome Easter stamp set that I shared on Facebook Live today.

While the video quality left much to be desired, today's audience was so understanding and it was so enjoyable interacting and sharing.  Crafters are like that...so very special! I've been having connection problems today  so I decided to just leave the video there on Facebook  for you to take a gander if you'd like.

Welcome-easter-spring-gift-ideaHere are the details for cutting for this project:

  • Daffodil Delight CS: 5-1/4" x 5-1/4"
  • Bird Ballad DSP: 5" x 5"
  • Coastal Cabana CS: 3" x 4" for punching
  • Whisper White CS: 3" x 4" for stamping and punching/cutting
  • Daffodil Delight Ruched Ribbon: Cut from spool to the length that you need.

Here is the list of Stampin' Up! products used in today's project. Sale-A-Bration continues through the end of the month and you can choose a free product with a qualifying purchase!  Host Code for March:AQTB9ZFY 

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Find another cute Welcome Easter project HERE!

Try this idea on different easy "gifts".  This cute spring gift idea is just one idea and I challenge you to try it so you can spread some joy!


Cardmaking Video with Stampin' Up! Parisian Bundle

Parisian-beauty-stampin-up-cardHow about a pretty cardmaking idea and video with the beautiful Stampin' Up! Parisian Bundle?

It's times like these that we can find some peaceful moments and joy through our paper crafting and cardmaking.  It's my hope that you are well and getting to enjoy some crafting time.

This card is a CASE from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  A CASE is an acronym among crafters for Copy And Share Everything.  When I saw this card in the catalog, I just had to give it a try!

Let's take a look at the video below for the how-to:

Lisa's Inklings:

Stampin-up-parisian-beauty-cardHere is the complete list of supplies used for this project.
Place an order for $50 or more before shipping and tax and I will send you a FREE gift and you will get to choose a Sale-A-Bration item from Stampin' Up! for FREE!

Host Code: AQTB9ZFY Thank you for your support and your business!

Stampin' Up! Product List:

If you enjoyed this cardmaking project and video be sure to take a look at these two cards HERE.  Thanks for stopping by today and I will see you again soon!


Beautiful Flowering Foils

 

The beautiful Flowering Foils is one of the latest Sale-A-Bration choices from Stampin' Up!  It is absolutely gorgeous and such a fabulous addition to your projects. And, you can earn it FREE with a $50 product purchase!

We have family and two of our granddaughters visiting this week but before they arrived, I was able to go LIVE on my Facebook business page and just play with this paper.  Here is a peek at what you will see in the recording of that LIVE broadcast.

Flowering-foilsHere's the recording of the video..totally unscripted and unplanned.  It's what I call a "Surprise Live"!

Sale-A-Bration ends March 31st but the FREE items are available while supplies last.  Don't delay!

When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code AQTB9ZFY to receive a FREE gift from me!  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, no need to use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

If you enjoyed this recording of the Facebook Live, be sure to check out this post from last week!

Thanks for stopping by today for my first encounter with the beautiful Sale-A-Bration Flowering Foils! 


Stampin' Up! So Sentimental Card and Bag Video

The Stampin' Up! So Sentimental Bundle [153828] has to be one of my absolute favorites from the January to June Mini Catalog.  Here are two projects that were made on my Sunday Crafternoon Facebook LIVE last Sunday.

So-sentimental-thank-you-cardJust look at those die cut label and the great sentiment on this thank you card!

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To match is a little gift bag for yummy treats or a gift card to a favorite restaurant!

That ever-so-pretty striped paper is from the Pleased As Punch Designer Series Paper [153558] which is one of the new coordinating products released last month.  It goes perfectly with so many of our punches!  The little flowers here are punched from the paper with the Small Bloom Punch [152316] which can be your Sale-A-Bration choice with your $100 purchase!

Here's the video recording of the Facebook Live...

Lisa's Inklings:

Here are the supplies for both projects.  You can just click the links to shop!  Thank you!

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I hope you are convinced that you need this bundle, and if not, here's another card with a different look!

Thanks for stopping by today!  Visit the online store and add the So Sentimental Bundle [153828] to your cart and get ready to make some cards that your family and friends will love!


Love These New Choices!

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It's March and as we look toward spring, we are in the last month of Sale-A-Bration where you can earn FREE beautiful product with your qualifying purchases. To make the deal even sweeter, there are new Sale-A-Bration product choices that I believe you will love! These are available beginning today!
You can see the brochure with all the items available HERE.
View the items in my Stampin' Up! Online Store HERE.
 
There are two items from the first release that are no longer available:
*Metallic Baker's Twine and Sequins Pack (SOLD OUT)
*Kerchief Card Kit (SOLD OUT)
 
Place an order with me using the Host Code QTB9ZFY of $50 or more before shipping and tax and I will send you a gift from me!  If your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code. You qualify for Stampin' Rewards for FREE product to add to your order from Stampin' Up!  I will still send your gift from me!
 

Be sure you are keeping up with the latest from Ink and Inspirations!

Thanks so much for tuning in today! Now, go check out those new Sale-A-Bration items!


Botanical Prints Card for a Friend

Card-for-friend-botanical-printsToday's cardmaking project video is a pretty card for friend using the Botanical Prints Product Medley (English) [151301] from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.

This medley of products features a beautiful stamp set, coordinating dies, ribbon, die cuts,  laser cuts, and designer paper.  How about that for a load of beautiful products to spark your creativity!

The video below shows the process so let's take a look!

 

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Mossy Meadow card base is cut 4-1/4" x 11" and scored at 5-1/2".
  • Calypso Coral layer is cut 4" x 5-1/4".
  • Designer paper is cut 1-3/4" x 3-3/4".
  • Basic Black cardstock is cut 1" x 4".
  • You will need a scrap piece of Whisper White for stamping and die cutting.

Need some supplies to re-create this project?  Just click the links below and thank you for your consideration.  I would be honored to serve as your Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

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When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code, QTB9ZFY to receive a FREE gift from me with your order of $50 or more!  If your order totals, $150 or more before shipping and tax, no need to use the code.  You will earn Stampin' Rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

You will love creating with the Botanical Prints Medley! Here's another project with this medley of products...a Botanical Prints Bookmark!

I hope you enjoyed today's cardmaking project and you'll make this Botanical Prints Product Medley [151301] card for one of your friends.  See you again soon!--- Lisa

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