Yesterday was my sweet Dad's 90th Birthday!  We celebrated last night with family at one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in Southeast Texas. 

Our Dad is a fit, fun, and full of life 90 year old!  We had so much fun.  Two of my siblings were there...my youngest brother joined via FaceTime from Oklahoma.

Three of his siblings were able to join us.  His brother was visiting family in Houston.  There were 11 siblings in their family.

Here he is with sweet little Mia!

I made the cupcake toppers for his birthday cupcakes using the Make A Difference stamp set and the Golden Honey Designer Paper from the Sale-A-Bration brochure

Mia helped me make the birthday card using a retired stamp set and the Country Club Designer Series Paper.

It was a grand celebration for Dad's 90th!  Thanks for tuning in to read all about it!

Happy Monday! To start off the week, let's look at a fun watercolor technique on this Memorable Mosaic card idea.

Using Shimmery White card stock, you can create a pretty and unique watercolor background for almost any stamped image. 

This is a beautiful stamp set and the bundle includes an awesome and versatile punch!

Here's the how-to video tutorial!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Garden Green CS for base is cut 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".  Additional layer of Garden Green is cut 5-1/4" x 4".
• Shimmery White CS is cut 3-1/2" x 4-1/2".
• You'll need a piece of Very Vanilla CS cut at approximately 3" x 3" for stamping and punching sentiment.
• Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series paper is cut at 1/2" x 4". (patterned strip)
• Crushed Curry CS- Two pieces cut at 1/2" x 3-1/2".

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies used on this card idea.  Just click the links to shop! Thank you for your business and your support!

Product List

Memorable Mosaic Bundle

[151063]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101910]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Crushed Curry 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[131199]

Mosaic Mood Specialty Designer Series Paper

[149478]

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

[147107]

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[122933]

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad

[147115]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad

[147116]

Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[121029]

Flower Faceted Gems

[149479]

Aqua Painters

[103954]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

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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!

Thanks for checking in for today's video tutorial!  Shop for the supplies you'll need now to create this beautiful watercolor technique!

Today's project is another cardmaking idea from World Card Making Die with pretty die cuts and a watercolor technique.

This Well Written die cuts are the perfect size for the front of a card.  It's also in a beautiful hand written font that is very easy to read. 

The die cut stems are from watercolor paper that come to life with a watercolor wash technique.  Here is the edited video tutorial from Facebook that was recorded on World Card Making Day.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is Mossy Meadow cut at 4-1/4" x 11" and 1/2" x 11".
• The designer paper from Perennial Essence was cut at 4" x 5-1/4" and cut in half diagonally.
• So Saffron card stock is cut at 4" x 5-1/4".
• I used a full sheet of Watercolor Paper for the watercolor wash.
• Very Vanilla for the inside of the card is cut to 4" x 5-1/4".

Here are the supplies for this project.  Just click the links to shop!

Product List

Well Said Cling Stamp Set

[148796]

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

So Saffron 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[105118]

Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101650]

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

Perennial Essence Designer Series Paper

[149100]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[133651]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

[147090]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[100531]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[131158]

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad

[147109]

So Saffron Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[105225]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Well Written Dies

[151816]

Aqua Painters

[103954]

Old Olive/Pretty Peacock 3/8" (1 Cm) Reversible Ribbon

[149496]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Fine-Tip Glue Pen

[138309]

Scripty 3D Embossing Folder

[149634]

3D Embossing Folder Plate

[149658]

Congratulations!

A big congrats to Barb Holland and Cheryl Lee whose names were chosen in my World Card Making Day drawing!  Barb will receive the Time for Tags Host Set from the Annual Catalog and Cheryl will receive the Tags Tags Tags stamp set from the Holiday Catalog.

Free Gift with $50 Order!

When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code, J2WE7TKD, to receive a pack of the beautiful Holiday Rhinestones from the 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 for free product from Stampin' Up! and I will still send your gift!

Thanks for tuning today! Hope you'll try this birthday card with this watercolor technique and beautiful dies!-- Lisa :)

Today is our Mia's second birthday and I wanted to share some photos of her precious birthday "paw-ty" that her momma planned. 

Mia loves puppies so her party theme was Disney dogs!  Even her outfit went along with the theme!

There were lots of fun treats!

And, what's a paw-ty without hot dogs?!!

Look at this fabulous character cake!
For her guests, there were some fun activities!  Don't you love this adopt a puppy idea? (Banners made with the retired Stampin' Up! alphabet dies and Whisper White card stock.)

After adopting their puppy, the little guests could make a personalized collar!

And for more "paw-ty" favors, there were balls, frisbees,bubbles, and little reusable treat bags all in the doggie theme.

Bags by McKinney Made.
Use Code: MIAREESE15 for 15% off

More snacks and treats...  All in dog bowls! Food markers embellished puppies from the Dog Builder Punch!

Here are the doggie bags for take home treats!

Mia wasn't too sure about our singing!  LOL

For more fun... a pin the tail on the dog game!

And, the big hit with the kiddies...

All had a fun time and Mia had a very Happy Birthday!

Thanks for letting me share Mia's very Happy Birthday Paw-ty and I'll see you in the next post! 

Let's start the week off with a fun cardmaking technique using glossy card stock and our Stampin' Up! Classic Inks.

This is a super easy technique.  Here's a suggestion...prep and cut several pieces of glossy card stock so that you can make several of these backgrounds at once.  How nice to be prepared with a beautiful background when you need to make a quick card.

The colors used here are Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, and Lovely Lipstick.  Let's take a look at the video tutorial for the process. 

Lisa's Inkling:

• Have a tissue ready to keep your hands neat and clean.
• The Glossy Card Stock is cut 4" x 5-1/4".
• Cut your Stamping Sponges into wedges for ease of use.

Need supplies to recreate this project?  Here is the list with links to the online store.  If you at looking for a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I would love to serve you!

Product List

Pineapple Punch Classic Stampin' Pad [147141]	Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad [147142]	Lovely Lipstick Classic Stampin' Pad [147140]
8-1/2" X 11" Glossy White Cardstock [144240]	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146972]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]
Happy Birthday Thinlits Die [143700]	Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets [144106]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Host Code Details

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Thanks for stopping by to take a look at today's project!  Now that you've seen the video, try this glossy card stock and ink technique on your next cardmaking project!

When it came time to make a birthday card for our daughter, I knew the Needle & Thread Bundle would be beautiful.

My favorite die from this bundle is the focal point of this card with a gorgeous pierced floral image. 

The floral images on the card front and inside of the card are cut from the Needlepoint Nook Designer Series Paper.  

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

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Very Vanilla cardstock for the base at 4 1/4" x 11". 
• You will also need a 1/2" strip of Very Vanilla for the the
• Cut a piece of designer paper at 4" x 5 1/4". 
• Fussy cut two of the floral images for the card front and inside of card.
• Berry Burst for the pierced image is cut 2 5/8" x 4".
• Mossy Meadow for die cut label- 3" x 4".
• You'll need a scrap piece of Old Olive...about 3" x 4" to die cut leaves.

Here are the Stampin' Up! supplies that were used for this project.  Just click the links for more information or to shop.

Product List

Needle & Thread Photopolymer Bundle [150626]	Needlepoint Nook 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [148807]	Berry Burst 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [144243]
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]	Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]
Old Olive Linen Thread [148811]	Big Shot [143263]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]	Glue Dots [103683]
Pearlized Doilies [146936]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

Lisa's Specials:

• *HOST CODE: WXFNUJ22  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!
  
  
• Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
  There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
  See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Our daughter loved her birthday card and hope you are inspired to make a card using these beautiful Stampin' Up! products, too!

On my Facebook Live last week, we made this pretty fun fold handmade card with the Incredible Like You stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Occasions Catalog.

Here is a remake and cardmaking video tutorial.  Same card, different color scheme.  Even though I continually refer to this beautiful color blue as Balmy "Breeze" throughout the video, I doubt that I ever do it again! It's Balmy BLUE!

Oh well!... Here's the inside of the card with the sentiment hidden behind the front square...

Let's take a look at the assembly in this how-to video tutorial.

Here are the details for this handmade card project:

• Base is cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score on the long side at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4".
• Whisper White Square is 2 3/4" square for sentiment and 3 1/2" x 4 3/4" for inside of the card.
  
• Cardstock behind Whisper White is 2 7/8" square.
  
• The designer paper is cut 2" x 5 1/4".

Product List

Incredible Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [148708]	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper [149622]	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad [147145]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Clear Block D [118485]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372]	Big Shot [143263]
Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack [149623]

Lisa's Specials:

• *HOST CODE: CVQ6GCJD  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!
  
  
• Become part of a special group in my Sale-A-Bration Celebration in April!
  There will be make and takes, door prizes, video tutorials...Lots of stamping fun!
  See how you can earn your spot HERE!

Try this fun fold idea the next time you make a card for a friend!

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.

LEAVE A COMMENT below this post for a chance to win a random drawing for a prize!

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!