This is the birthday card that we made yesterday morning on Live with Lisa on Facebook.  It was quite the adventure...a impromptu creation with some oops and funny moments!

I've combined some carry over as well as new products that you will see in the new Stampin' Up! Catalog which goes live on June 1st.

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See my oops in the middle? I plan to try and fix that!  If you're on Facebook, take a look at the video HERE.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great Memorial Weekend.  Special thanks to those that who have given their lives in service to preserve our freedoms.

Thanks for checking in to see the our birthday card project from Facebook Live...remember to leave a comment below!

Today's project is a fun birthday card with a retiring Stampin' Up! set from the Occasions Catalog, We Must Celebrate.

The super cute little animals in this set make a fun birthday greeting for any age!

Let's take a look at the step by step how-to list below.  The supply list follows.  Reminder: Retiring sets are only guaranteed through May 25, 2018.

Instructions:

• Cut base of Whisper White Thick cardstock to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2".  Fold in half at 4 1/4".  Burnish the fold with Bone Folder.
• Cut Soft Suede layer to 4" x 5 1/4" and top Whisper White layer to 3 3/4" x 5".
• On this layer, stamp confetti stamp with Melon Mambo over the entire piece. Let dry.
• Rub embossing buddy over entire piece that you just stamped.
• Stamp the acorn stamp in VersaMark ink in open spaces between confetti images. 
• Sprinkle white embossing powder over acorn images, shake off excess, and heat emboss.
• Pump the lid of the Soft Suede Ink pad. Use Wink of Stella to pick up ink and paint acorns.
• Stamp animal stamp on a small piece of Thick Whisper White card stock.  Choose two to cut with Paper Snips...squirrel and raccoon chosen for this card.
• Use Wink of Stella brush to color the animals with Smoky Slate and Melon Mambo as shown.
• Cut Basic Black to 3/4" x 3 3/4".  Rub embossing buddy over this piece of cardstock.
• Stamp Happy Birthday sentiment in VersaMark on the Basic Black.   Heat emboss with white embossing powder.
• Cut right end of strip at an angle as shown.
• Adhere Soft Suede and acorn layers to card  base.
• Adhere sentiment with Dimensionals then animals with Dimensionals as shown.  Dimensionals should be applied to top half of back of animals so that the bottom of the piece sits on top of the Basic Black strip.

Stampin' Up! Product List - Current Host Code:PVDCUBPW.
(Please do not use the Host Code if your product total is $150 or more before shipping and tax.  You will earn FREE Stampin' Rewards for product of your choice with your product order of $150 or more.) 

We Must Celebrate Wood-Mount Stamp Set [145895]	We Must Celebrate Clear-Mount Stamp Set [145898]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931]	Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad [131179]	Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad [126948]
Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [126978]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Heat Tool [129053]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	Embossing Buddy [103083]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Bone Folder [102300]

New 2018-2019 Designer Series Paper Share!
Get a 6" x 6" pieces of 13 of the new designer series paper collections from the upcoming Stampin' Up! Catalog! See the details HERE.

Thanks for tuning in for today's birthday card project featuring the retiring Stampin' Up! set, We Must Celebrate...see you again soon!

One of my favorite dies (ever!) for treat bags is retiring!  The Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies are so versatile and come with some great shapes and accent dies for crafting.  I am going to miss sharing it with you!

Need a refresher on this neat little bag?  See the video from the Stampin' Up! Home Office below...

Click HERE to see the Mini Treat Bag Thinlits video on You Tube.

You can make some adorable treat/gift bags with this die collection.

More ideas:

• Here's another way that I've used the thinlits to make a pocket card.
• Another version using this treat bag as a pocket card.
• A Patriotic version!
• How about a treat bag for Halloween?

You can create your own mini treat bags, as many as you want, in the colors and patterns you want, with Thinlits dies and the Big Shot. Thinlits Dies help you create detailed die-cuts with just a few turns of the Big Shot handle.

* 12 dies
* Finished bag size: 3-11/16" x 5-1/4"
* Use with the Big Shot.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 60% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use ***Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
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  Hope you've enjoyed seeing all of the projects with the retiring Mini Treat Bag Thinlits from Stampin' Up! and you'll head on over to the Online Store to get yours while still available!

One of my favorite retiring group of products from the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog is this Birthday Delivery stamp set and coordinating framelits bundle and the Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper.

The base of this card is one of our colors that is leaving during the new COLOR REVAMP.  If you love "Soft Sky", be sure to get your ink refill and card stock now!

Some crafty folks see fussy cutting as tedious work but I love to do it when chatting on the phone or watching TV.  This paper is awesome with these fun and colorful animal images for birthdays especially for the young folk!   You'll see in today's video tutorial my process of putting this card together.  (Excuse my headset cord!  I'll work on controlling that in future videos!)

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

Click here to see this birthday card video tutorial on You Tube.

I'll be sharing some more birthday cards with these products on my Facebook Live tomorrow evening. Be sure to tune in at 7:30 PM, Central Time.

Specials and Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• New items added to the Clearance Rack with items up to 50% off!
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

  Try fussy cutting some adorable images for your next cardmaking project and thanks for tuning in for this easy Stampin' Up! birthday card video tutorial!
  

   

Today's project is a Stampin' Up! masculine birthday card and video tutorial with the True Gentlemen Suite from the Occasions Catalog.

Many of the  products used on this card are on the Stampin' Up! Last Chance List and available only while supplies last.

Aren't these colors beautiful? I just love the combination of Tranquil Tide, Night of Navy, and Very Vanilla!

Here's the video tutorial with the how-to for this masculine birthday card.

Click HERE to see the Stampin' Up! Masculine Birthday Card video tutorial on You Tube.

Download the Project Inspiration Sheet HERE.

Stampin' Up! Product List

Truly Tailored Wood-Mount Bundle [146089] $41.25	Truly Tailored Clear-Mount Bundle [147752] $34.00	Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144246] $8.00
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650] $9.00	True Gentleman Designer Series Paper [145593] $11.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [126970] $6.50
Night Of Navy 3/8" (1 Cm) Corduroy Ribbon [145597] $8.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	Big Shot [143263] $110.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Regals Enamel Shapes [141681] $9.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

 Current Promotions:

• See all of the retiring items from the Last Chance List HERE in the Online Store.
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW.
  

   

  Thanks for tuning in for today's Stampin' Up! Masculine Birthday card!

Today's project is an easy birthday gift card holder.  Check out all the details below!

Stamps:
• Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304]
• Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305]

Paper:

• Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]: 4” x 4”, scrap for punching
• Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [145559] : 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” and 3 1/2” x 1 1/2”, scrap for punching
• Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] : 3 3/4” x 3 3/4” square and 5 3/4” x 3 3/4”, score at 3 3/4”, scrap for stamping and punching.


Ink:
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] 



Accessories:

• Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144135]
• 2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217]
• 1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860]
• Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
• SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
• Paper Snips Scissors [103579]
Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]

Instructions:

1. Adhere 3 3/4” Whisper White square to 4” square of Lemon Lime Twist.
   2. Fold the longer piece of Whisper White on the 3 3/4” score line. Fold with long flap on top. Adhere 1 1/2” wide strip of designer paper to inside strip of Whisper White as seen in photo.
   3. Adhere 3 3/4” square of designer paper to front of this Whisper White piece.
   4. Tie ribbon around next to fold.
   5. Adhere inner 1 1/2” wide part of Whisper White to edge of Whisper White on 4” x 4” base. Use Tear & Tape on top and bottom only of 1 1/2” wide piece.
   6. Stamp Happy Birthday image in Berry Burst on Whisper White and punch.
   7. Punch shape from Lemon Lime Twist card stock. Cut in half and adhere to back of stamped and punched piece. Adhere to front of card.
   8. Stamp swirl image in Lemon Lime Twist on same color card stock. Punch.
   9. Punch 1 3/8” Circle from coordination designer paper. Adhere to punch Lemon Lime piece as shown.
   10. Adhere In Color Bitty Bow in Lemon Lime Twist to circle.
   11. Insert gift card.
   
   
   
   
   
   

Stampin' Up! Product List for this Easy Fold Gift Card Holder:

Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304] $36.75	Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305] $31.50	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245] $8.00
Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559] $10.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083] $6.50
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086] $6.50	Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144135] $7.00	2017-2019 In Color Bitty Bows [144217] $8.50
1-3/8" Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	Stampin' Trimmer [126889] $30.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Paper Snips Scissors [103579] $10.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

Current Specials and Promotions:

• Lisa's Getaway Giveaway
  
• 50% off first two months of Paper Pumpkin!

• Use Host Code REAQVYN3 when placing an order in my online store and receive a gift from me in the mail.

   ***If your order is $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use the code.  You will receive rewards from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift.
   
  Visit lisabrown.stampinup.net and click on SHOP NOW and make this easy fold birthday gift card holder for your next gift giving celebration!
  

   

Before I finish packing for our getaway, here's a fun birthday card and video tutorial with the Stampin' Up! Bird Banter.  You will love how this set coordinates for Tutti Frutti Designer Series Paper Stack.  It is so colorful and the fruit prints are darling with the birds!

This parrot was colored with our Watercolor Pencils and blended with Blender Pens.  Let's take a look at today's cardmaking video tutorial.

Click HERE to see this birthday card video tutorial on You Tube.

Here is the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's card:

Product List

Bird Banter Photopolymer Stamp Set [145852] $17.00	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417] $8.00	Tutti-Frutti 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145606] $10.00
Watercolor Paper [122959] $5.00	Tutti-Frutti Adhesive-Backed Sequins [145609] $7.00	Watercolor Pencils [141709] $16.00
Blender Pens [102845] $12.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Designer paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
• Peekaboo Peach is cut 7/8" x 3 1/2".
• Strip of designer paper is 1/2" x 4 1/2".

Host Code for April:

Today's project is a birthday card with Sunshine & Rainbows from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.  This rainbow is so much fun to make and really is an eye catcher for cards.  Anyone would be so excited to receive a card with a rainbow, don't y0u think?

The Rainbow Builder Framelits are fabulous on their own but make a fine pair with the Sunshine & Rainbows stamp set.  See the bundle with stamp set and framelits for 15% off HERE.

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

See the birthday card with Sunshine & Rainbows video tutorial on You Tube HERE.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper has this cute cloud pattern that's a great print to use with the rainbow.
• The Rainbow Builder Framelits have dies that can be used on their own with no coordinating stamp from the set.  The cloud border with the sentiment is an example.
• Tip: Start building the rainbow from the biggest arch and work your way down.
• Colors used for rainbow: Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Island Indigo, Perfect Plum
• Click here to access the Ink and Inspirations Project Sheet.

Lisa's March Specials:

• *HOST CODE: K2N7N94R  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! 
  
• Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with each $50 in product purchase! (Special offerings for $100 in product purchase including this bundle with embossing folder and the coordinating stamp set.). See the new Sale-A-Bration choices HERE!

Enjoy these fun cardmaking supplies from Stampin' Up! and make it a Sunshine & Rainbows day for someone with this birthday card!

Today's project is a fun birthday card with the Magical Day stamp set from the Occasions Catalog. 

I love this set and the coordinating framelits and designer paper.  These products make a fun card for kids of all ages.   Last week, I made this box with a darling mermaid from the set.

The rich colors from the designer paper inspired the coloring of the knight with my Stampin' Blends.  I think I could color with those beauties all day long...so very relaxing.

This card is a makeover of the one seen in the video below.  I switched things up a bit since I needed to add a sentiment.  Rather than add another die cut or punched element, I decided to white emboss the sentiment directly on the card base.  It just pops on that Dapper Denim base, doesn't it?

Take a look at the video below to see the basic steps for this card.

Click here to see this birthday card video tutorial on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• This is a great layout if you need a starting point for a card. 
• Use the designer paper that you choose as inspiration for your ink and card stock color choices.
• Try combining patterns as I did on both the card in the video and the makeover with Magical Day.  Notice one print is bolder than the other on each card.
• Click here to access the Ink and Inspirations Project Details for this makeover.

Lisa's Specials for February:

• *HOST CODE: ZEY4Z4SQ  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! 
  
• Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with each $50 in product purchase! (Special offerings for $100 in product purchase including this bundle with embossing folder and the coordinating stamp set.). See the new Sale-A-Bration choices HERE!

Order your Magical Day Bundle and Myths and Magic Specialty Designer Paper today to make this super cute birthday card!

Last night on Live with Lisa on Facebook, we created this really fun shaker card with the Sunshine & Rainbows bundle.  My local Stamp Club made this card at out February session. It was designed by my assistant, Alicia...isn't it the best?

The Sunshine & Rainbows bundle it a wonderful duo to add to your collection.  Add some of our Window Sheets, Iridescent Sequins, Gold Glitter Flakes, and Foam Adhesive Strips to your order and you'll be making beautiful shaker cards  in no time!

If you'd like to see the recording of the LIVE video, the video is posted below.  It's a bit lengthy so grab a bag of popcorn and your favorite  beverage! ;)

Remember to add an Embossing Buddy to your order!

*HOST CODE: ZEY4Z4SQ  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!

Here's the Mini Pizza Box shown in the video.  Love that pot of gold!

Reminder: Leave a comment below for a chance to win one of the other cards shown in the above video.

Thanks for checking in for the Sunshine & Rainbows Shaker card from Live with Lisa on Facebook...have a great weekend!- Lisa

Today's project is this adorable gable box with the Magical Day mermaid.   Isn't is cute?

This Magical Day set bundled with the Magical Mates Framelits (clear mount-145985) is perfect for the young and young at heart!...That's all of us, right?

I decided that the Silver Mini Gable Box (145568) needed to be flipped to the "white" side for this project.  You will see how easy that is to do in today's video.  The beautiful water themed background is from the Myths & Magic Specialty Designer Series Paper (145600).  This paper is the perfect companion for this group of products.  There are dragons, mermaids, and more that can be "fussy cut" from the paper to use on cards, boxes, banners...whatever you desire to craft! 

Below is today's project video where the "magic" happens! ;)

Click here to see the gable box with the Magical Day mermaid on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• There is just one piece that you have to loosen to flip the box to the white side.
• It's easier to decorate/embellish your box before adhering it back together.
• For designer paper, cut two pieces at 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" and two pieces at 1 3/4" x 3 3/4".
• Click Here for the Ink and Inspiration Project Page for this project.

Lisa's Specials for February:

• *HOST CODE: ZEY4Z4SQ  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! 
  
• Earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration item with each $50 in product purchase! (Special offerings for $100 in product purchase including this bundle with embossing folder and the coordinating stamp set.). See the new Sale-A-Bration choices HERE!

Have a special someone in mind for this project? This would make a sweet gift box or party favor. Shop now so you can get started!

Thanks for checking in to see this gable box with the Magical Day mermaid and I'll see you again soon!- Lisa :)

This Birthday card and box with Picture Perfect Birthday stamp set was featured on Thursday night's edition of Live with Lisa on Facebook.  These bright colors are so cheery and perfect for birthday cards, party decor, and gift packaging. 

Here are the products used and details for the card:

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [145519]	Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559]	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin' Pad [131171]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086]
Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]	Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144133]	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995]
Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Bermuda Bay Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144579]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Simply Scored [122334]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

Card Details:

• Cut Lemon Lime Twist for base: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Cut designer paper back layer: 4" x 5 1/4".
• Cut designer paper strip (bottom strip) 1/2" x 4"
• Cut Whisper White to 1" x 2 3/4".
• Cut small Lemon Lime Twist strip for top: 1/2" x 2 3/4".

Here are the products and details for the box:

Product List

Picture Perfect Birthday Photopolymer Stamp Set [145519]	Picture Perfect Party 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [145559]	Lemon Lime Twist 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144245]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [144086]	Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad [144083]
Lemon Lime Twist 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144135]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Simply Scored [122334]	Classic Label Punch [141491]

*HOST CODE: ZEY4Z4SQ  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!

Here is the recording of the video from Facebook LIVE on my business page.

Leave a comment below and I will conduct a random drawing on Sunday evening for 3 names.  Each name drawn will receive one of the handmade cards seen in the video!

Hope you've enjoyed these Birthday card and box project ideas made with Picture Perfect Birthday!

Today's project and video tutorial feature an easy bow tip for your handmade cards.  The image and sentiment on this birthday card are courtesy of the Party Panda stamp set that you can earn for FREE during our *Sale-A-Bration event with a qualifying purchase through my Stampin' Up! Online Store.

This card has a simple design but the bow at the top, though simple, really gives a pop without too much of a bump!

Watch the video below to see just what I'm talking about...

Click here to see this easy bow tip video on You Tube.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Card base is Cherry Cobbler card stock cut at 4 1/4" x 11".
• Whisper White card stock for main image is cut 2" x 5 1/4" and 1/2" x 2" for sentiment.
• Petal Passion Designer Series Paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
• Balloon is colored with Dark Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends.

Here are the supplies used in today's project:

Product List

Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [119685]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Petal Passion Designer Series Paper [145589]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Cherry Cobbler Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144575]
Cherry Cobbler 1/4" Double-Stitched Ribbon [144117]	Glue Dots [103683]	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026]
Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]	Party Pandas Wood-Mount Stamp Set [147218]	Party Pandas Clear-Mount Stamp Set [147221]

Host Code: HRKGYYK7

Use the host code with your online order and receive a gift in the mail from me. Please do not use the code if your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax. 

*Sale-A-Bration!

During Sale-A-Bration with each $50 you spend on a single order, you’ll receive a free Sale-A-Bration product. For anyone who has enjoyed Sale-A-Bration in the past, we have some exciting options this year. We now have a new reward level, giving you more flexibility and options for your free items.

Let’s break it down:

• If you spend $50, you get one free level 1 product.
• If you spend $100, you get one free level 2 product, OR you can choose two level 1 items.
• If you spend $150, you have the option to choose three level 1 items or one level 1 item and one level 2 item plus you earn Stampin' Rewards on your order!

See the Sale-A-Bration choices HERE.

  Try this easy bow tip on your next cardmaking project and I'll see you in the next post with another fun Valentine project.

This week's Makeover Monday features the Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper for a fun and bright masculine birthday card. 

I'm sure you've you heard the saying "let your fingers do the walking" in reference to the Yellow Pages in a phone directory (or, maybe that was before your time).  Today, I say "let the paper do the talking"!  If you have some bold and vibrant designer series paper, a simple sentiment and embellishments will be a good finishing touch.

Let's take a look at the inspiration for this card in the following video tutorial.

You can also find this masculine card video HERE on You Tube.

Here are the supplies used for today's card.  Shop easily by clicking on the link!  Host Code: A7H2YHVU

Product List

Happy Birthday Gorgeous Photopolymer Stamp Set [143662]	Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper [144163]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Hearts & Stars Elements [144215]
Tranquil Tide 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon [144136]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
Glue Dots [103683]

Lisa's Inklings:

• Card base is cut 5 1/2" x 7" and scored at 3 1/2".
• Designer paper in background is cut 3 1/4" x 2 1/4" and 3 1/4" x 1 1/4".
• Designer paper pieces in foreground are cut 1 3/4" x 3 1/2" backed with card stock 2" x 3 3/4".  Other pattern designer paper is cut 2" x 4 1/2" with card stock backing 2 1/4" x 4 3/4".
• Ribbon is cut to about 4".
• Strip for sentiment is about 1/4" wide.

Using different, coordinating patterns on a card is a fun way to pull it all together.  Try this idea the next time you use a masculine birthday card.

Today's tip is an easy and fun technique using Glossy Card Stock called the VersaMark Resist or Ghosting Technique.  Stampin' Up! re-released the Glossy Card Stock in this year's Annual Catalog after being absent for a few years.  There are quite a few techniques that you can do with this shiny, glossy paper and I hope to share more of them with you.

This technique is similar to the emboss resist technique.  It eliminates the embossing with basically the same effect.

Let's take a look at this week's tip video...

You can view this video with the VersaMark Resist Technique on You Tube HERE.

Here are the supplies used for the finished card using this technique.  Just click on the links!

Product List

Label Me Pretty Wood-Mount Bundle [145304]	Label Me Pretty Clear-Mount Bundle [145305]	Wood Words Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143925]
Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143928]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [144237]	8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]
Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]	Versamark Pad [102283]	Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad [144082]
Metallic Foil Doilies [138392]	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678]	Gold 3/8" (1 Cm) Metallic-Edge Ribbon [144146]
Glue Dots [103683]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Sponge Brayers [141714]

Lisa's Inklings:

• The Glossy Card Stock is cut to 4" x 5 1/4".
• The card base is Thick Very Vanilla card stock cut at 4 1/4" x 11".
• The ribbon is about 6" long and adhered to the back of the punched piece with Glue Dots.

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