Getting this designer-look on cocktail napkins is fun and easy and will be a hit at your parties or gatherings this holiday season.

I've shared this idea before but had never tried it with our new Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folders.  As you'll see in the video, you can get different looks depending on what embossing folder you choose.

Take a look at the video and see how easy it is!

You can also see the video here on my YouTube channel.  Did you know that there are over 750 paper crafting and tip videos on my channel?  Be sure to subscribe!

Here is a list of some of the embossing folders that I tried:

Product List

Simple Stripes Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [145648]	Quilt Top Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144687]	Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [147906]
Corrugated Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [148026]	Big Shot [143263]

Lisa's Inklings:

• As seen in the video, you can try embossing two napkins at a time.
• Any of our Stampin' Up! embossing folders would work beautifully.
• Gift idea:  Emboss a complete package of napkins, tuck into one of our cellophane bags and add a cute  hand stamped topper.

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Can't wait to get some napkins and give this a try?  Have fun making your own designer napkins with Stampin' Up! embossing folders and the Big Shot!

Christmas Card Day is December 9th and we are commemorating it a few days early since it's on a Sunday in 2018!

On December 9,1843, the world's first Christmas card was ordered to be produced by Sir Henry Cole, the first Director of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

From the Bath Chronicle:

He commissioned John Calcott Horsley to design two cards, a coloured example that cost people sixpence, and an uncoloured version for fivepence.

The uncoloured one, depicting a Victorian family eating and drinking, was sent to a lady called Marinda Cundy, and (was) passed down through the family since that Christmas (for) 170 years .

It was sold at an auction for 4200 pounds in 2013.  Read more about that first Christmas Card HERE.

And, that's where it all started! 

Celebrate Christmas Card Day this week by sending someone one of your beautiful handmade Christmas cards!

Today's cardmaking video features some a project using the beautiful Snowfall Thinlits and a simple sentiment from the Snow is Glistening stamp set.  Both of these products are in the Snowflake Showcase which are available only during November 2018!  That means there are only a few more days that these will be available!  Check out the Snowflake Showcase HERE in the Online Store.

In today's video, you'll see how I substitute some card stock for the Joyous Noel Designer Series Paper pack which is no longer available. Let's take a look!

You can also see the video HERE on my YouTube Channel.   Be sure to subscribe and click on the bell so you don't miss any of my videos.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Whisper White base is 4 1/4" x 11". 
• Cut other Whisper White pieces to 2 1/4" x 5 1/4" for the main image and 1 1/2" x 1/2" for sentiment.
• Cut Merry Merlot 3 1/2" x 5 1/4". Emboss with the embossing folder.
• Cut Shaded Spruce to 1 1/2" x 5 1/2" and 1 3/4" x 1.  These will be embossed with the embossing folder and heat embossed with Copper embossing powder.
• You'll need three colors of Glimmer Paper to die cut the Snowfall Thinlits.

Here are the products you'll need for this project!  The Snowfall Thinlits and Snow Is Glistening stamp set is only available until November 30th...While Supplies Last!

Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Merry Merlot 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146979]
Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981]	Joyous Noel 6" X 6" Glimmer Paper [147817]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]
Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692]	Big Shot [143263]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]

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The Glimmer Paper really adds a beautiful sparkle and shine to holiday cards and I hope you'll give this one a try!

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This special only lasts for 48 hours and quantities are limited!

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Lisa's Special for Black Friday through November 30th!

Place an order of $35 or more (before shipping and tax) in my Online Store from Black Friday, November 23rd through November 30th, and receive my Online Class for Gift Card Holders that you can customize to meet your needs!
These easy to assemble ideas are perfect to hold those gift cards or cash for the holidays!

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If your order totals $150 or more before shipping and tax, please do not use this code as you will earn Stampin' Rewards for free product to add to your order from Stampin' Up!  I will still send your gift!

Have fun shopping the beginning sales in the Stampin' Up! Online Extravaganza!

If you have never tried a watercolor wash, you are in for a treat with this Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea for 2018.  

This is a super easy technique that gives a soft and sweet effect with subtle colors or a dramatic effect with bold shades.  

The Dashing Deer bundle is beautiful and those thinlits have two beautiful deer dies. One works well for this card's main image.

Here's today's video tutorial for this Christmas card...

Click here to watch this video on my YouTube channel.  While you're there be sure to subscribe. There are over 700 video tutorials on my channel!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cut Smoky Slate Cardstock for the base at 4 1/4" x 11".
• Cut Smoky Slate Cardstock for the layer at 4" x 5 1/4".
• Watercolor Paper is cut3 1/4" x 4 1/4".
• Whisper White for sentiment is cut 2 3/4" x 3/4".
• Substitute Sparkle Glimmer Paper for White Velveteen Paper as seen in the video (SOLD OUT) for die cutting deer.

Here the links to products used for today's card. As seen in the "inklings", the white velveteen paper is sold out so Sparkle Glimmer Paper is substituted.

Product List

Dashing Deer Wood-Mount Bundle [149934]	Dashing Deer Clear-Mount Bundle [149935]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]
Watercolor Paper [122959]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957]
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706]	Big Shot [143263]	Mini Stampin' Dimensionals [144108]
Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Aqua Painters [103954]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [147276]

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Thanks for tuning in for today's Christmas card featuring the Dashing Deer Bundle and the Watercolor Wash technique that you need to try right now!  Let me know if you do!

It's Monday and we have another 2018 Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea to share!

This is a simple card to assemble and features one of the beautiful stamp sets from the Snowflake Showcase, Snow Is Glistening.

You can see two more pretty Christmas cards made with this stamp set HERE.

Here's the video tutorial for today's cardmaking project.

Can't see the video above?  Click HERE to find it on my YouTube Channel!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Cherry Cobbler Cardstock base is cut at 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". 
• Garden Green Cardstock is cut 2" x 5 1/4".
• Very Vanilla Cardstock is cut 1 3/4" x 5 1/4"  and you'll need a scrap for stamping and punching the sentiment.
• Festive Farmhouse Designer Series Paper is 5 1/4" x 4".

Below is the supply list for today's project:

Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742]	Festive Farmhouse 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [147758]	Festive Farmhouse 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147820]
Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad [147083]	Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad [147089]	1" Circle Punch [119868]
Very Vanilla 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Lace Trim [141672]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Thanks for tuning in for today's Christmas card idea and be sure and tune in tomorrow for another fun idea!

In a recent post, we made a fun and brightly colored Christmas card using the Making Christmas Bright stamp set from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Catalog.  This stamp set is also available in a bundle with the Christmas Bulb Builder Punch.  Let's take a look at a video with some tips on using this punch and this stamp set.

You can also find this video on my YouTube Channel HERE.  You'll find over 700 paper crafting and cardmaking videos there!

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Bundle [149947]	Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [148046]	Christmas Bulb Builder Punch [148013]
Gold Foil Sheets [132622]

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Thanks for tuning in for today's tip and video tutorial using the Making Christmas Bright Bundle from Stampin' Up!

Here's a 2018 Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea that will be sure to lift someone's spirits!

This is a simple card design that really shows off the All Is Bright Designer Series Paper and the Making Christmas Bright stamp set.

This paper collection features prints and actual art photography in traditional Christmas colors. 

Here's the cardmaking video tutorial with the simple how-to.  Let's take a look...

You can also find this video tutorial on my LisaBrownInk YouTube channel.  While you're there, be sure to subscribe and click on the "bell" to receive notification of all my new videos.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Real Red Cardstock: card base- 4 1/4" x 11", strip 3/4" x 4 1/2"
• All Is Bright Designer Series Paper: 4" x 5 1/4" for the large layer, 1 1/2" x 4" for contrasting strip.
• Shaded Spruce Cardstock: 1" x 3 1/2"
• Whisper White Cardstock: Approximately 4" x 4" for stamping and punching the main image, 1" x 4" for stamping and cutting sentiment

Here is the Stampin' Up! supply list for today's project.  If you do not have a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, it would be an honor to serve you.  Simply click on the links below to be taken to my Online Store.

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [148046]	All Is Bright 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [147761]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Shaded Spruce Dark Stampin' Blends [147937]	Real Red Dark Stampin' Blends [147934]
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends Marker [144585]	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon [147894]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]
2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Stamping Sponges [141337]	Tailored Tag Punch [145667]

This stamp set is also available bundled with this Christmas Bulb Builder Punch at a 10% discount.  Click HERE for more information on the Making Christmas Bright Bundle.

Now that you've read this post, SHARE this fun crafting idea on Facebook and Instagram with your friends and followers! 

Be sure to check back tomorrow where I'll share a tip video for using the Making Christmas Bright Christmas Builder Punch!  Have a great day!

Last week's Facebook Friday featured the beautiful Snow Is Glistening stamp set and Snowfall Thinlits from the LIMITED TIME Snowflake Showcase from Stampin' Up!

Below are the two Christmas cards that we made...

This collection features two stamp sets.  One is for every day/any day, Happiness Surrounds,  and the other is a holiday/winter set, Snow is Glistening.  To coordinate with these two fabulous sets are a beautiful set of thinlits!  

Below are the images from the Happiness Surrounds (149744) set...

Take a look at the Snow is Glistening (149742) stamp set below...

Look at this beautiful set of 20 coordinating dies, Snowfall Thinlits (149692)...

There are two additional offerings that really add to this beautiful collection. 

White Velveteen Sheets (149619)

Snowflake Trinkets (149620)

This collection is beautiful for the holidays and every day.  The Snowfall Thinlits are very popular! 

CLICK HERE to access the FREE Ink and Inspirations Project Sheet for the cards we made on Facebook Friday!

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Leave a comment here below this post for a chance at a fun prize!  I'll conduct a random drawing and post the winner on Friday,  November 9th!

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Product List

Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742]	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692]	White Velveteen Sheets [149619]
Coastal Cabana 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131297]	Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146990]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960]	Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper [146331]
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115318]	Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad [147097]
Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095]	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115]	Versamark Pad [102283]
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Heat Tool [129053]
Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder [109130]	Brights Stampin' Write Markers [147157]

Visit the Online Store to get your beautiful Snowflake Showcase products from Stampin' Up! in November 2018, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

Join us this evening for some cardmaking projects using the new Snowflake Showcase products from the Stampin' Up!

Tune in at 6:30 PM Central Time, 7:30 PM Eastern, 5:30 PM Mountain, 4:30 Pacific.

Look forward to seeing you on FACEBOOK FRIDAY!  Have a great day! ---Lisa

November Promotion from Lisa:

• When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code, FDZMPJGZ, 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!

Introducing the new Snowflake Showcase of products from Stampin' Up!  that are available in November 2018 WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

This collection features two stamp sets.  One is for every day/any day, Happiness Surrounds,  and the other is a holiday/winter set, Snow is Glistening.  To coordinate with these two fabulous sets are a beautiful set of thinlits!  

Below are the images from the Happiness Surrounds (149744) set...

Take a look at the Snow is Glistening (149742) stamp set below...

Look at this beautiful set of 20 coordinating dies, Snowfall Thinlits (149692)...

There are two additional offerings that really add to this beautiful collection. 

White Velveteen Sheets (149619)

Snowflake Trinkets (149620)

Here's a beautiful sample using the Happiness Surrounds set.

Here's a card sample using Snow is Glistening!

Product List

Happiness Surrounds Photopolymer Stamp Set [149744]	Snow Is Glistening Photopolymer Stamp Set [149742]	Snowfall Thinlits Dies [149692]
White Velveteen Sheets [149619]	Snowflake Trinkets [149620]

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Join me on Facebook tomorrow evening to see these beautiful products in action!  I'll be going LIVE at 6:30 PM Central (7:30 PM ET, 5:30 PM MT, 4:30 PM PT) on Ink and Inspirations with Lisa Brown.

Visit the Online Store to get your beautiful Snowflake Showcase products from Stampin' Up! in November 2018, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

We've already shared the first four projects in our 12 Weeks of Christmas series and if you are not on our Mailing List, you've missed those four! 

But, if you sign up today, you can still get the remaining 8 weeks of some great Christmas project ideas!

These projects will be a card idea, gifts, bags, tags, and wraps over the course of the remaining 8 weeks created by me and several of my fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators.   I am excited to share these projects with you however you must be on my mailing list to receive these! 

So be sure you sign up today so you can get these instructions for some awesome Christmas projects.

Here's how you get on the list:

Go to this link and complete the form!  That's it!

Looking forward to sharing the remaining 8 weeks of Christmas project ideas with you!

Let's start the week off with a makeover of an easy fall treat wrap posted HERE earlier.  This is such an easy wrap and can be used for edible treats or gift cards.  It's also a great idea for a craft fair item. 

Love the bright colors of today's project? For the holidays, it's your choice!  Choose your favorite Christmas or holiday designer series paper.  Here are the products that were used for this project.

Product List

Making Christmas Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [148046]	All Is Bright 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147892]	All Is Bright 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock Pack [147761]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088]	Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]
Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]	Regals Stampin' Write Markers [147155]	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Mixed Satin Ribbon [147894]
Rhinestone Basic Jewels [144220]	Paper Snips Scissors [103579]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Liquid Multipurpose Glue [110755]
Stamping Sponges [141337]

Here's the simple how-to...

• Cut designer paper to 3" x 12".
• You'll need a piece of Real Red CS cut to 3/4" x 4" and Shaded Spruce CS 1" x 4".  Banner cut the ends with your snips.
  
• You'll need a 3" x 3" piece of Whisper White to punch at 2 1/4" circle for stamping.
  
• Wrap the Real Red Ribbon around twice and tie a bow in front as shown.
  

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Thanks for stopping by today to see these easy holiday gift wrap for treats or gift cards and stay tuned for more holiday ideas coming your way soon!

It's World Card Making Day 2018 and we are celebrating with some card making video tutorials!

Stampin' Up! is offering some WCMD specials through Sunday evening, October 7th.  See what's on sale HERE!

Here's the first video with a Fall themed Thank You Card!

Here's a sparkly Christmas card video tutorial!

Hope you've enjoyed these World Card Making Day videos and these inspire you to create!

October Specials and Promotions:

• Today, October 6th, is World Card Making Day!  Stampin' Up! is celebrating all week with 10% off selected products.  See the specials in the Online Store HERE.  Click HERE for the flyer.
• When you shop the Online Store, be sure to use the Host Code, VMGW66V7, 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!

Happy World Card Making Day!

Just 4 hours remaining before we begin our 12 Weeks of Christmas campaign!

For the 12 weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday, I will be sending a free, fabulous Christmas project with instructions that you will be able to create.

These projects will be cards, gifts, bags, tags, and wraps over the course of 12 weeks created by me and several of my fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators.   I am excited to share these projects with you however you must be on my mailing list to receive these! 

So be sure you are on my mailing list before 1:00 PM, Central Time, so you can get these instructions for awesome Christmas projects for 12 Weeks!

Here's how you get on the list:

Go to this link and complete the form!  That's it!

Get ready for the 2018 12 Weeks of Christmas beginning today!