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

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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!

In 24 hours, we will 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 by next tomorrow at 1:00 PM, Central Time, so you can get these instructions for awesome Christmas projects.

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 tomorrow!

One week from today, we will 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 by next Wednesday so you can get these instructions for awesome Christmas projects.

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 starting next Wednesday, October 3rd!

Today's project is a 2018 Christmas Card idea with the limited time, Stampin' Up! Blended Seasons Bundle.  This is a beautiful collection of products that will take you crafting through every season of the year!

Back to talking about Christmas cards...

This particular style card is one you could mass produce if you create in stages.  How about this?

1. Cut your cardstock bases and designer paper layer.
2. Die cut your layering frames.
3. Stamp your images and sentiments.
4. Color your images.
5. Cut and tie ribbon around designer paper.
6. Assemble front of the card.
   Not shown here but something else you can do...
7. Cut neutral cardstock layer for the inside of the card.
8. Stamp inside sentiment.
9. Write your greeting and sign your card.

When you break it down into steps like this, it seems manageable, doesn't it?

Here are the products that you will need to make this Christmas card.

Product List

Blended Seasons Wood-Mount Bundle [149893]	Blended Seasons Clear-Mount Stamp Set [149016]	Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]
Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100702]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
Light Poppy Parade Stampin' Blends Marker [146878]	Old Olive Light Stampin' Blends Marker [144574]	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]	Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]

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Have you started your holiday cards?  Leave a comment and let us know and thanks for tuning in for today's 2018 Stampin' Up! Christmas card idea. See some other cards made with this bundle HERE and HERE.

Here's another 2018 Stampin' Up! Christmas Card idea to wind up our Christmas in July Week here on inkandinspirations.com

There were some technical difficulties with the original LIVE  broadcast (blurriness) so I gave it another try.  You'll see the "better" video below.  The beginning is a little fuzzy but it clears up nicely so you can see the how-to video.

Card Details:

• Card base is Real red CS cut at 4 1/4" x 11".
• Whisper White for main image is cut 3" x 3 1/2".
• Night of Navy CS behind main image is cut 3 1/4" x 3 3/4".
• Under the Mistletoe DSP is cut 4" x 5 1/4".

Here is the Stampin' Up! Product List :

Mistletoe Season Photopolymer Stamp Set [146768]	Sheet Music Wood-Mount Stamp Set [143967]	Sheet Music Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143970]
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [102482]	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100867]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]
Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921]	Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]	Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110]	Real Red 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon [144631]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Stamparatus [146276]

Leave a comment below for a chance to be selected by random drawing for a prize!  The winner chosen here will receive a Stampin' Up! Bone Folder from me and will be announced when I return from the Stampin' Up! Alaskan Cruise, July 29, 2018.

Thanks for visiting and joining me for these 2018 Stampin' Up! Christmas card ideas!

Here's the fifth in the series of Christmas cards 2018 here on Ink and Inspirations. Hopefully, you have been inspired to start your holiday cards or maybe even start the planning stage.  If you missed the other cards this week, you can go back to Monday's post HERE and proceed through the week to see all of the cards.

Today, we are going to switch it up and work with some fun images, a coordinating punch, and coloring with Stampin' Blends, the Stampin' Up! alcohol markers. These darling images from the Cookie Cutter Christmas set (photopolymer- 142043)are so much fun to color and the coordinating Cookie Cutter Builder Punch(140396) makes for an easy finish for this simple card.

Let's take a look at the how-to video tutorial for today's Cookie Cutter Christmas card.

Click here to see this 2018 Christmas card video on YouTube and be sure to subscribe to my channel and click the "bell" to receive notification of new videos!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Card base is Whisper White cut 4 1/4" x 11".
• Scrap of Whisper White for stamping and punching.
• 1/2" strip of Whisper White for sentiment.

See the products used in today's Christmas card video below:

Product List

Cookie Cutter Christmas Photopolymer Stamp Set [142043]	Cookie Cutter Builder Punch [140396]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [140272]
Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Under The Mistletoe Designer Series Paper [146921]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144598]
Old Olive Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597]	Smoky Slate Stampin' Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058]	Ivory Stampin' Blends Marker [144606]
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Twine Baker's Whisper White [124262]
Glue Dots [103683]

Below is the other card used in the video with a different image from the stamp set and different color scheme.  The designer paper used here is from the Garden Impressions Designer Series Paper . (146289)
This paper is one included in the Buy 3, Get 1 FREE sale during the month of July 2018.

Thank you for joining me for Christmas in July Week!  I'll have a bonus card for you tomorrow and hopefully, you've been inspired to begin your 2018 Christmas cards early this year!