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12 Weeks of Christmas Coming Soon!

12-christmas.facebook-photoIn one week, the 12 Weeks of Christmas will begin!

Members of my mailing list will be receiving 12 FREE holiday projects.  If you are not yet on my list, you must sign up by 1:00 pm Central Time on next Wednesday, October 7, 2020 to begin receiving these project ideas!

The 12 Weeks of Christmas include:

  • Card Projects
  • Gift Idea Projects
  • Bags, Tags, and Wraps Project Ideas

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2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects Week 8

2020-halloween-projects-8-belly-band-candy-wrapWe are on Week 8 with our 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween projects!  This one is an easy treat wrap with a fun belly band using the Banner Year Bundle.

This is a good size for the fun size candy bags and is easy open for little ones.  Here's the how-to video tutorial for this Halloween project.

Lisa's Inklings:

2020-halloween-projects- 8bIf you enjoyed today's project video tutorial and would like to make this Halloween treat wrap, here is a listing of supplies...

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In case you've missed the other Halloween projects just click on the links below!

Thanks for tuning in for this 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween project with the Banner Year Bundle!  See you again soon!

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It's This Saturday!

09.03.20_SOCIALBADGE_WCMD_NASPUKIt's this Saturday... World Card Making Day!

Celebrate with me on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown on Facebook!

There will be a LIVE event beginning at 10 AM Eastern, 9 AM Central, 8 AM Mountain, 7 AM Pacific Time HERE  with card making demonstrations and a chance to win door prizes!

***And, it's my 14th Stampin' Up! Anniversary this month and I am having a special giveaway drawing for those with qualifying orders! 

Place an order using Host Code YZ3XDJQA of $50 or more before shipping and tax from October 1 through October 16th (Midnight) and receive a thank you gift from me and be entered into a drawing for prizes! Winners announced on October 18th!
 
(Reminder: If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use host code so that you will receive your rewards from Stampin' Up! for free product.)
 
Prizes for those that qualify for the giveaway drawing include Stampin' Up! product including a Stamparatus!
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My Stampin' Up! Halloween Decor Through the Years

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Each year, I enjoy making some fun Halloween decor for my crafting studio and home. 

For 2020, the banner above was made with the Have A Hoot Bundle (English) [155208].

Stampin-up-decor-witch-hatThe Halloween decor hat above was a fun kit!  This one sits on a little table to greet visitors to my studio.

Stampin-up-spooky-bingo-bits-vertical-bannerThe vertical banner above was made with the Spooky Bingo Bits set from years ago.  Do you remember that Stampin' Up! set from 2012?

Stampin-up-halloween-spider-wreathThis fun wreath made from a kit is missing a few elements but I still enjoy displaying it with the sparkly web and beaded spider.

Framed-kit-stampin-up-halloween-decorHere's a another completed kit that was a favorite.  The sectioned frame is awesome and it sits on a vintage sewing machine along with other fun, spooky elements just inside the front door of the cabin.

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The black covering is just a piece of fabric that's folded and draped over top of the sewing machine to add to the Halloween ambiance.

Stampin-up-halloween-decor-digital-printThe framed piece above was created in our former digital program, My Digital Studio, circa 2013. I still love it and that frame is just perfect.

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Here's another framed piece that was a panel in some Halloween themed designer paper one year in the past. A black frame from Wal-Mart was just the right fit.  The designer paper medallion was strategically hot glued to cover a phrase that was too ghoulish for my taste!

Stampin-up-halloween-decor-circle-bannerHere's another circle banner made with some stamped images, medallions, and fussy cut images from designer series paper.

Stampin-up-halloween-decor-spooky-bannerThe SPOOKY banner above is one of my favorites!  Love the color combo and those big die cut letters!

Do you create any home decor pieces with your paper crafting supplies?  I hope you enjoyed this look at some of my creations of Stampin' Up! Halloween Decor through the years!

 

 


2020 Stampin' Up! Christmas Card - Fun Fold with Gnome for Christmas

Stampin- up-fun-fold-christmas-card-gnomeToday's project features a fun fold idea with Gnome for the Holidays for this 2020 Stampin' Up! Christmas Card.

The video tutorial is a recording from yesterday's Facebook Live, Craft and Chat on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown.  As usual, it IS a little chatty but we have fun and made a really cute Christmas card.

Gnome for the Holidays is a precious stamp set.  You can see how the conversion of one to a Halloween gnome HERE.

Here's the recording of the LIVE broadcast.  Have a look then read on for some details that will be helpful to you! 

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Base is cut 10-1/2 x 5-1/2. Score at 3-1/2 and 7. Score folds as seen on video (1-7/8").
  • Strip for belly band is cut 1 x 11.
  • DSP - 2 pieces cut at 5-1/8 x 3-1/4. Cut corners diagonally at 1-7/8" on inner side of each piece as seen in video. Cut off 1/2" of each flat end of diagonal piece.
  • Whisper White is cut at 5-1/8 x 3-1/4. Cut diagonally at top and bottom as seen in video; again measuring to 1-7/8".

IMG_4251This fun and fancy fold is called a miura fold...origami.  The back and forth folding helps with the overall completed look but it confuses me at times as you saw in the video! ;)

Also in the video, the sentiment had to be "re-worked" but this is the version I prefer.  Next go around, it might be good for me to try stamping the sentiment first.

IMG_4252The colors in this designer series paper are beautiful.  Don't you love the Highland Heather mixed with those Stampin' Up! blues?

You know you'd love to try this fun fold!  Here is a listing of supplies so you can re-create this one.

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Get & Go Starter Kit Promotion

Now is a great time to join Stampin' Up! and become an Ink and Inspirations Stars Member!

The Starter Kit is $99 with Free Shipping for $125 in product of your choosing. 


Through Sept. 30th, with the Get & Go Promotion you will also receive:

  • enough cardstock pieces to make 16 cards
  • a pack of Rhinestone Basic Jewels
  • So Much Love stamp set
  • Queen Anne's Lace stamp set

*8 packs of precut cardstock in the Coastal Cabana pack, and 8 packs of precut cardstock in the Granny Apple Green pack, for a total of 16 cards (packs include envelopes) will be provided.
*Important: Ink, adhesive, cutting tool, and clear block for stamping must be purchased separately. However, these products may be included as part of your Starter Kit product selection.

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We would love to have you as part of our group! 

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2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects Week 7

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2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects Week 7

This week's Halloween project is a decor piece that I like to share each year; a Halloween banner.   These are fun to make and and can range from eerie to fun.   This one is cute and fun using the Have A Hoot Bundle (English) [155208].

These banners have differed in length each year from three to seven "flag" pieces. Here's one made with circles and here's one that's more clean and simple.

Let's take a look at the banner for 2020 in today's video tutorial.

Lisa's Inklings:
Banner pieces are cut 3-3/4 x 5.
Mark the bottom  center of each piece at 1-7/8.
Make up on each side from the bottom at 1".
Cut from bottom center up to each 1" marking on the each side to form the banner shape.
Die cut five circles from Black Glitter Paper [153518].
Cut reinforcing strips at 1" x 3-3/4".

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Center Banner Piece

 

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Banner Piece on each side of center

 

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Ready to make this banner? Here is the supply listing!

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24 Hour Flash Sale on Select Stampin' Up! Stamp Sets

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For 24 hours on 23 September—from 1:00 AM to 12:59 PM (CT) online, and 8:00 AM to 7:50 PM (CT) by phone—a select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount.

 

You can place an order by e-mailing me, or you can shop directly through my online store on Wednesday, September 23rd.

 

On Wednesday, the online store will have a category entitled “Stamp Sale” that displays every stamp set on sale to ensure a quick and easy shopping experience for you!  Questions?  Call or text 409-719-2853.

Here is the link to the file with the listing of stamps that will be on sale in the U.S.Market.  Click HERE. Make your list now!

 

Here are just a few samples featuring the sets that are on sale!

Do you have your list ready?  These are some great selections at a 15% discount!

The 24 Hour Stampin' Up! Flash Sale begins tomorrow at 1:00 am Central Time!

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Reminder:  Craft and Chat Facebook Live, Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, 10 AM Central

 


2020 Stampin' Up! Christmas Card - Coming Home for Christmas

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Today's project and video tutorial is a 2020 Stampin' Up! Christmas card with a them of Coming Home for Christmas.

This handmade card was created with the Coming Home Bundle [155144] and coordinating products from the current Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog, August -December 2020.

This is a great stamp set and collection of dies.  Don't miss the Thanksgiving Card that was created with it HERE.

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With each purchase of this stamp set, bundle, or suite, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to charities devoted to adoption, foster care, and infertility as part of our Making A Difference Program.

IMG_4220Let's take a look at the assembly of this card with some tips in the video tutorial below.

Lisa's Inklings:
Misty Moonlight Cardstock [153081] card base is 5-/12 x 8-1/2.
Whisper White Cardstock [100730] to die cut is 3-1/2 x 5-1/2.
Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] 2-1/2 x 5-1/2.

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These would make beautiful Christmas cards and if you start now, you'll have plenty of time!
Here are the supplies that you will need...
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Make A Thanksgiving Card with the Coming Home Bundle

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Make A Thanksgiving Card with the Coming Home Bundle

Today's project is a Thanksgiving card made with the awesome Coming Home Bundle [155144] from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.   It's also important to mention that with each purchase of this stamp set, bundle, or suite, Stampin' Up! will donate $3 to charities devoted to adoption, foster care, and infertility as part of our Making A Difference Program.

From the Stampin' Up! Home Office:

At Stampin’ Up!, people are at the heart of everything we do. In addition to bringing people together through creativity, we want to always give back to our communities. The Making a Difference program focuses on ways that employees, demonstrators, and customers around the globe can work together to better the lives of others.

This card made with the Coming Home Bundle [155144] was created during a recent Facebook Live broadcast.  My lives on Facebook are rightfully named "Craft and Chat" because that's what we do!  While a little of the chatter was omitted, I hope you will enjoy the rest of the recording!

Lisa's Inklings:

  • Old Olive Base is cut 4-1/4 x 11. Score at 5-1/2.
  • Old Olive pieces- 4-1/4 x 3-1/2 and 4-1/4 x 2-1/2.
  • Designer Paper- 4 x 5-1/2
  • Whisper White- half sheet for stamping and die cutting
  • Crumb Cake for sentiment- 1/2 x 4

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Capture the feel of a hometown holiday with the whimsical imagery of the Coming Home Stamp Set or Coming Home Bundle [155144] from Stampin' Up!

 

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2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects Week 6

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Today's project is a Ghoulish Goodies Cling Stamp Set [153362] box for Week 6 of our 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween projects.  This is a fun, not scary, treat box with a fun element that you'll see in the video.

Highlighted here is the beautiful Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517].  It's our Stampin' Up! Halloween paper for the season but it is so much more! The gorgeous, rich colors and amazing prints make this paper appropriate for many different kinds of projects.

Let's take a look at today's how-to!

Lisa's Inklings:

2020-halloween-stampin-up.blog-post-imageHave you seen the other 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects from Ink and Inspirations?

2020-stampin-up-halloween-projects-cat-boxDo you have little ones or little friends that would love this wobbly cat?  Here are the supplies so you can make your own!

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More Cardmaking and Paper Crafting Ideas!

List.facebook-photoAs a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I love sharing paper crafting and card making ideas.  If you are here on my blog, thank you for visiting and please enjoy the many project ideas and videos that you will find.

If you'd like to receive even more ideas and tips along with first notice of Stampin' Up! news and specials, be sure to sign up for my mailing list.  You will receive this information via email each week!

Can't wait to have you join the Ink and Inspirations mailing list!  Please sign up today!


Handmade Card of Gratitude with Stampin' Up! Beautiful World

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Handmade Card of Gratitude with Stampin' Up! Beautiful World Bundle (English) [154091] from Lisa Brown, Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.

Today's project is a card of gratitude featuring Stampin' Up! Beautiful World.  This bundle and suite of products is absolutely awesome!   It was on my first pre-order as a demonstrator and it was so popular, items in the suite were on backorder until recently.

This card layout was one shared with my Stars team recently.  The dimensions and details were shared and everyone was invited to choose a color scheme, supplies, and stamps to complete the project.  It was fun seeing all the different versions of the same layout.

Here's the how-to video tutorial then read on for more details.

Lisa's Inklings:

Here's the inside of the card.  The Sponge Brayer [141714] added the color to the Whisper White Cardstock [100730] piece that was cut 4 x 5-1/4.

Beautiful-world-gratitude-card-insideNeed supplies for today's project?  Just click the links below to order. Thank you so much for your support!

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Hello Pumpkin! Don't Miss It!

08.11.20_DEMO_SHAREABLE_HELLOPUMPKIN_PPAs the autumn season approaches, prepare to celebrate with the September Paper Pumpkin Kit!

There’s so much to love about fall—some love the haunts of Halloween, many love the time to give thanks, and others love the changing colors and cooler temperatures.

Whatever you love most about fall, September’s kit has everything you need to celebrate the season your way! Between a multi-occasion stamp set and enough supplies to design 20 cracker box treat packages, you can create custom fall crafts to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, pumpkins, and leaves. Whether you make them all the same or mix ‘n’ match your crafts, there’s something for everyone in this kit!

About the September Kit... Hello Pumpkin

  • Kit contains enough supplies to create 20 cracker box treat packages.
  • Each cracker box treat package can be customized to celebrate Halloween, Thanksgiving, the autumn season, or all three!
  • Coordinating Colors: Bumblebee, Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Cinnamon Cider, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, white

September’s kit is a must-have for those who love to celebrate all things spooky. But, for those who don’t enjoy the Halloween haunts, the multi-occasion stamp set combined with a variety of die-cut and reversible paper pieces offers many ways to customize your fall crafts! 

And, while this kit was designed to offer a unique treat packaging experience, the supplies can easily be used to create cards for any autumn occasion.

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Today is the last day to subscribe...the supply of this kit may be depleted so don't delay!

Make some fun fall treats or cards with the Hello Pumpkin kit from Paper Pumpkin!

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2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween Projects Week 5

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This week's 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween project is an early learning activity as a substitute for edible treats.  These were made with my granddaughters in mind as you'll see in the video.  As a former classroom teacher, it's so much fun for me to find ways to use our Stampin' Up! rubber stamps for learning activities.  I hope you will enjoy these.

Lisa Brown, Stampin' Up! 2020 Halloween Early Learning Activities

Lisa's Inklings:

  • The Basic Black card stock is left at the full sheet size 8-1/2 x 11.
  • The images are stamped in Memento Black on Whisper White card stock and colored with desired colors of Stampin' Blends.
  • Images are punched with a 2" circle Punch and mounted on 2" circle punched from Basic Black card stock.
  • Laminating Sheets from Amazon.
  • Velcro Dots from Amazon.

Be sure not to miss the other 2020 Stampin' Up! Halloween projects from Lisa. 

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