Happy New Year, friends! 🌟

As we step into a fresh year, it’s the perfect time to let our creativity shine and spread a little love through the art of paper crafting.

This week’s LIVE was all about creating heartfelt projects with the Hearts of Elegance Bundle and the beautiful Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper.

These gorgeous products are a match perfect for creating Valentine’s Day cards, love notes, or thoughtful keepsakes to share with your loved ones. From die-cut hearts to rich, marbled patterns, this combination allows you to craft with beauty and grace.

During the LIVE broadcast, we showcased two heartfelt projects that you can easily recreate at home. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out, these designs are versatile and can be adapted to match your personal style.

If you missed the broadcast, you can catch the replay where I walk you through the projects step by step.

Lisa's Inklings (Card):

• Base: Real Red is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2  
• Two pieces of DSP- one is 2 x 4 1/4 and 1 3/4 x 4 and a small die cut heart
• Basic White: Embossed die cut heart, 7/8 x 3 3 1/4 for sentiment, and 4 x 5 1/4 for the inside.

(Bag)

• DSP: 6 x 6 scored at 1 3/4, 2 3/4, 4 1/2, and 5 1/2.  Turn and score at 1" for the bag bottom. Die cut a small heart.
• Basic White: Die Cut heart

Both the Hearts of Elegance Bundle and the Marbled Elegance Specialty Designer Series Paper are available in the Online Section of the Online Store. Don’t wait too long—these items are sure to be favorites this season!

 Use the instructions and inspiration from the LIVE to craft something special. Whether it’s a heartfelt card for Valentine’s Day or a little handmade bag with a sweet treat, your creations will surely spread peace, hope, and light.

Let’s make 2025 a year filled with creativity and connection. I can’t wait to see how you use these products to share your love and light with others. Be sure to share your projects—I’d love to celebrate your creativity with you!

Tea, anyone?  Here's an easy little package that you can make with four scores on a 6" x 6" piece of patterned paper.

Follow the step by step how-to in today's video tutorial.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Patterned paper is cut 6" x 6".
• With one set of points on the 6" mark, score 1/2" on each side of that line.
• Turn to line up other two points and score 1 1 /2" off that 6" line.
• Fold as shown in the video.

Use this packaging idea for more than just tea bags!  Try cash, gift cards, wrapped flat candies like Ghirardelli squares! 

Make this assembly as easy as can be with a Simply Scored Scoring Tool. 
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Enjoy using your paper crafting supplies for holiday packaging adding your special heartfelt touch to your gifts.

The holiday season is upon us, and it's a great time to create DIY gift packaging with your paper crafting supplies. In this week's LIVE video, we demonstrated how to create an adorable milk carton-style box. This project is sized perfectly for bath bombs, wrapped candies, or other small gifts! 

There’s something special about giving a gift that’s packaged in something handmade. This milk carton-style box is not only functional; it's so much fun to make. Whether you’re gifting a spa-like bath bomb or a selection of sweet treats, this little box makes it feel even more personal and festive.

Watch the video below to see how this project comes together step by step:

Why the Simply Scored Scoring Tool?

The Simply Scored Scoring Tool is a paper crafter’s best friend, especially for 3D projects like this milk carton box. It allows you to create perfect, even score lines, ensuring your boxes and bags come out just right every time. Whether you’re making gift boxes, treat bags, or other dimensional projects, this tool is a must-have in your crafting space.

Ready to Get Started?

Visit my online store to shop for the products you need to make this project. Be sure to check out the Simply Scored Scoring Tool—it’s an essential tool for all your box, bag, and 3D paper crafting projects. Happy crafting, and may your holiday season be filled with creativity and joy!

As we begin Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., I thought I'd share a remake from a past project...a Thanksgiving table favor.  This is a little bag to hold mints or a little gift and you can customize it to go with your tablescape or any event.

Here's the video, along with a pretty napkin fold by my husband, Jackie.  Enjoy!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut the designer paper to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2.
• Score on the long side at 2,4,6 and 8.
• Turn and score what will be the box bottom at 2".
• Assemble as shown in the video.

Enjoy your week as you prepare for Thanksgiving!  If you make some of these table favors, send a photo...I'd love to see!

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The Blessing Box has become a cherished tradition that I love to share with you each year, and the 2024 version is crafted using the Stampin' Up! Autumn Expressions and Courage & Faith stamp sets.

The inspiration for the Blessing Box came from the responses I’d often receive when people told me how much a card from me meant to them. My brother even shared that he had saved every card I’d ever given him, which truly touched my heart. It made me think of those who may rarely receive these little “paper hugs” in the mail. How could I spread that warmth to others, even if only a few?

And so, the Blessing Box was born. It’s a small, heartfelt box filled with little cards that carry a kind message, a scripture verse, or an uplifting thought—a simple act of kindness with no signature, no recognition, just a hope that it will brighten someone’s day and remind them they’re cared for.

This project was the subject in this week's LIVE video and you can view the recording below.  (Please excuse the echo!)

It is my hope that you will make your own Blessing Box and share these uplifting messages of gratitude and hope.  You can visit this link to get the measurements and details so you can get started!  BONUS:  See some ideas for your Blessing Box Cards HERE!

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Each year at Halloween, I create some little Halloween treat holders for our granddaughter Mia to take to school for backpack treats.  Backpack treats distributed into each student's backpack and sent home as a fun treat.

The Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet packs were just right for what I had in mind for these treat pockets. I did order two of these packs so there would be enough stickers for the 30 treat pockets. (We can always use extra paper, right? The reverse side of these designer papers can be used for other projects...not just for Halloween.)

Here's a video tutorial with the simple assembly.

These treat pockets are sized for treat sized candy bags, mini candy bars, or small favors.  

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut designer paper 4" x 6".
• Score on 6" side at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4".
• Turn and score on what will be the bottom at 1/2".
• Card stock for sentiment is cut 1 1/4" x 1 1/4".

Did you see this mini Halloween treat bag posted yesterday?  You can use these same products to make those, too! Have fun creating with the Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet pack that you can get now as an Online Exclusive in the Online Store. 

Today's project is a remake of a Halloween project in the past- an easy Halloween min treat bag!  

You can see the original project along with a video tutorial on this blog post from the archives. This updated version is created with the Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet.

I love the color combo in this pack which is also part of the Halloween Memories Scrapbook Workshop Kit that you will see later this week.

Here are some of the details for you to assemble this treat pocket.

• Cut patterned paper 4 1/2" x 6 1/2".  
• Score on the 6 1/2" side at 2", 3", 5 ", and 6".
• Turn and score on the 4 1/2" side at 1" for what will be the bottom.
• The banner piece on this project is cut 1" x 7" and banner cut at both ends.  This piece is embellished with stickers cut from the Sticker Sheet.
• This treat pocket's closure is a cute minature paper clip with some gingham ribbon tied at the top.

It's not too late to get your order your own Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet.
Get it now in the Online Store and start creating your own DIY mini treat bags for Halloween!

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I’m super excited to share today’s project with you—it’s one of my  favorite gift ideas for teachers, friends, or anyone who deserves a little extra appreciation this Halloween season. We’re using some of the new products from the Stampin’ Up! scrapbooking line to a seasonal touch to a simple yet thoughtful gift: holiday hand towels or tea towels.

If you’re like me, you love finding festive towels for different seasons and holidays. Pairing these with your paper crafting supplies turns them into a beautifully wrapped gift that’s both fun and functional. Whether it's for a teacher, a friend, or even a neighbor, this is one gift they’ll not only love but also find useful!

In this week’s LIVE video stream, I shared how to make these gifts extra special using the Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet, paired with the Halloween Memories Two-Tone Cardstock. These products are perfect for adding that Halloween touch to your wrapping and gift tags, making your presentation just as special as the gift itself.

Watch the recording of the video below to see the new products and instructions.

Want to recreate this project for yourself? You can grab all the supplies you need, including the Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet and Halloween Memories Two-Tone Cardstock, in my online store. These products are perfect for all your seasonal crafting, whether you’re making gifts, packaging, or preserving memories!

With Halloween coming up next month, I’ve got a fun and simple project you’ll love! Using the adorable Playful Ghosts stamp set from Stampin’ Up!, you can create this charming treat box featuring the cutest little ghost that I thought should be named Frankie. Perfect for handing out to your grandkids, neighbors, or friends, this treat box is sure to be a hit!

To make it easy for you, here's a video tutorial with step-by-step instructions so you can follow along as I create this spooky little box. You don’t need a ton of supplies—just the Playful Ghosts stamp set and a few basic crafting essentials, and you’ll have this fun project completed in no time.

Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

If you need any additional instructions, leave a comment below this post!
Ready to make your own? Head over to my online store to grab the Playful Ghosts stamp set and start crafting your Halloween treats today!