As a cardmaker, we know how important beautiful patterned paper is when creating.  Beautiful paper makes beautiful cards.

In today's project, beautiful paper is used as the focal point of this card.  With today being the last day of Sale-A-Bration, we won't the opportunity to earn this pack of paper for free after today. Notice how the flowers have been cut directly from the paper. So bold and beautiful!

The Favored Flowers Designer Paper used on this card can be earned for FREE with a $50 product purchase BUT you only have until the end of the day to do so!  Sale-A-Bration ends today!

All of the flowers on this card were fussy cut from this Favored Flowers paper and even used on the inside of the card as seen above.

Place your $50 order now and earn some of this paper for FREE and be entered to win Mystery Host Rewards from me!

Thank you so much for your consideration and for shopping with me!  It's a tremendous help to me and my little business. 

The clock is ticking on Stampin' Up! Sale-A-Bration with only two days remaining. For the next two days only, you can earn free products with every $50 in products purchased.

If you love to paper craft and rubber stamp, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all your favorite supplies while earning some freebies along the way. Whether you're in need of new stamps, ink pads, cardstock, or adhesive, the online store has everything you need to create some beautiful works of he{art}!

Here's a simple reminder of how it works: for every $50 in product that you purchase, you'll earn one free product of your choice from our special Sale-A-Bration section. The redemption section includes both Level 1 and Level 2 choices that are redeemable with $50 and $100 purchases, respectively. This means that if you spend $50, you can choose from a selection of Level 1 products, and if you spend $100 or more, you can choose from a selection of Level 2 products. There's no limit to how many free products you can earn, so the more you shop, the more you earn!

To take advantage of the last hours of this promotion, simply visit the online store and place your minimum order of $50. Right before checkout, you'll be asked to redeem what you've earned from a nice selection of Sale-A-Bration choices.

But hurry - this promotion ends at the end of the day tomorrow, so don't wait to start shopping. Whether you're a seasoned paper crafter or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to stock up on all your favorite supplies while earning some extra goodies along the way.

Thank you for choosing to shop with me for your paper crafting and rubber stamping supplies. Happy shopping!

P.S.  With your order by Tuesday, February 28th, Midnight, you'll be entered to win the Mystery Host Rewards!

This little guy from Adorable Owls is a HOOT on this fun fold card!  He's fun to color and truly the cutest little owl ever!

This fun fold card design was featured on a Facebook/YouTube LIVE recently and once you have the details and measurements, it's addicting!  You will want to make these over and over again!

The Adorable Owls stamp set is one you can earn for FREE from Stampin' Up! during our once-a-year Sale-A-Bration promotion!  You can this precious stamp set FREE with a minimum $50 purchase.

Also featured in the above photo is the Thanks A Bunch stamp set that you can earn for FREE, as well!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Mango Melody Cardstock [146989] base is cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2  and scored at 2. 3 1/8, 5 3/8, and 6 1/2 on the long side.
• Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper [160836] is cut (2) 5 3/8 x 1 7/8 and (2) 5 3/8 x 1. ( This pack of paper is FREE with a $100 purchase.)
• Basic White Cardstock [159276]: 4 x 4 to stamp and die cut and 5 1/4 x 2 for inside of card.
• Fresh Freesia Cardstock [155613] 4 x 4 to die cut circle and to stamp and fussy cut sentiment.

It's a huge support when you shop with me and allows me to be able to continue sharing with you!  And, during Sale-A-Bration through the end of February, you can earn some fabulous free products with your qualifying order!  As a special thank you from me, with each individual order of $100 or more, I will send you a $10 gift certificate to apply toward your order in March 2023!

Now that you've read this post and are excited to try this fun fold card idea, be sure to tune in tomorrow to see how you can get a fun fold class from me delivered to your door!

With Valentine's Day approaching in a couple of weeks, here's a card idea for a friend using the beautiful Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set [160377], Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [160375], and Country Gingham 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [160388].

This card is also a self-standing fun fold with plenty of space to write your message on the back.

You can see this same card style and video tutorial with a Valentine's theme in a different colorway HERE.

You can make this card with or without the ribbon accent.  The floral heart is stamped and then fussy cut into a smooth heart edge. Then this heart was placed on a piece of Crumb Cake Cardstock [120953] and cut so that a 1/8" border was visible around the edge.

If you'd like to make this card, be sure to watch the video on this previous post then gather your supplies using the shopping list below.

Product List

• Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160377]
• Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268]
• Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Country Floral Lane 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160375]
• Country Gingham 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160388]
• Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]
• Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [147106]
• Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [160387]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Paper Snips [103579]

I hope you have enjoyed seeing this Valentine's card project!  Much time, thought, and love goes into each of my designs.  It is a huge support when you shop with me!
During Sale-A-Bration through the end of February, you can earn some fabulous free products with your each of your qualifying orders of $50!  As a thank you from me, with each individual order of $100 or more, I will send you a $10 gift certificate to apply toward your order in March 2023!

Thank you for stopping by to see this Valentine's card for a friend using the beautiful Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160377] and it's time for you to make one for one of your friends!

For today's project here on Ink and Inspirations, we have another card featuring the no-line watercolor technique using the Stampin' Up! clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. This is a very easy technique that I first demonstrated in my live video last week on Facebook and YouTube. I wanted to share another card using this same technique.

The Dainty Designs has some floral images that are perfect for this technique. With small flowers and delicate stems, it's easy to paint overtop using the tip of your Wink of Stella brush. This is also a technique that can be finished easily and quickly while providing beautiful results. Your family and friends will love the cards you make with this technique.

Suggestion: When gathering your supplies to create a card like this, include a light neutral ink such as Stampin' Up! Sahara Sand, the clear week of stellar brush, and our fluid 100 watercolor paper that is thick and rich and really makes your project look beautiful.

In the video below, I will go through the entire watercolor process. It doesn't take very long as you will be able to see. Be sure you stay and watch through the end of the video to see a photo of the finished card with some adjustments that were made and why I made them.  Let's take a look at this fun watercolor technique using Wink of Stella.

Lisa's Inklings:

• The card base is cut 4 1/4 x 11. 
• The Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper [160834] is cut 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.
• The basic White strip is cut 2 x 5-1/2 and 1/2 x 4 for the sentiment.  The "extra" strip is cut 1/2 x 5 1/2
• Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] are used to cut the Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612] and Fresh Freesia piece.

Remember the Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [160834] is FREE with a $50 purchase during Sale-A-Bration through February 28th and is available while supplies last! Make sure you get it before it's gone!

Product List

Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161078]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160834]

Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper

[149612]

Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad

[147117]

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

Thank you for your consideration in shopping with me.  When you do, it allows me to continue sharing and providing ideas and inspiration to you.

And, during Sale-A-Bration through the end of February, you can earn some fabulous free products with your qualifying order!  As a thank you from me, with each individual order of $100 or more, I will send you a $10 gift certificate to apply toward your order in March 2023! (Orders may not be combined.)

It's time to gather your supplies so that you can try this no-line watercolor technique on your next card!

This cardmaking project features a "new-to-me" technique called no-line watercoloring. With this project, instead of water, we will be using a clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush.

The image you see on this card is from the Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set [161078] from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.  That gorgeous paper in the background is from the Dainty Flowers 12" X 12"Designer Series Paper [160834] that you can earn free with a $50 purchase from my Stampin' Up! Online Store during our huge Sale-A-Bration promotion which continues through the end of February 2023. This paper has been extremely popular and for good reason. It is absolutely beautiful and can be used to make so many beautiful cards.

In the video below, you'll see this technique and this easy fun fold plus I will show off this stack of designer papers so you can see just exactly what all the good fuss is about.

This technique gives you that artistic feel. But, it's very simple to achieve by using a light color ink and then applying our classic inks with the Wink of Stella Glitter Brush. This technique could also be accomplished by using water with our Water Painters and our classic inks. Using the glitter brush gives that little bit of sparkle that makes it extra special.

In the video below, you can see this technique, how easy it is, and also this beautiful collection of designer papers. If you continue watching the video, you'll also see another beautiful card using these designer papers that you can earn for free. Let's take a look...

Lisa's Inklings:

• The card base is cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.  Fold in half at 4 1/4 and then fold the card front in half back to the fold.
• Basic White for the inside of the card is cut at 2 x 5 3/8.
• Two prints of the designer paper are cut at 2 x 5 3/8.
• Watercolor paper is cut at 2 x 3 3/8.
• You will need a piece of Mossy Meadow to back the sentiment and to die-cut the label that is behind the main image.

Here are the supplies used for this card-making project.

• Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078]
• Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133676]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Dainty Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160834]
• Fluid 100 Watercolor Paper [149612]
• Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]
• Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad [141609]
• Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad [147111]
• Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad [147087]
• Scalloped Contours Dies [155560]
• Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [150673]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Paper Snips [103579]
• Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136]
• Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]

Thank you for your consideration in shopping with me.  When you do, it allows me to continue sharing and providing ideas and inspiration to you.

And, during Sale-A-Bration through the end of February, you can earn some fabulous free products with your qualifying order!  As a thank you from me, with each individual order of $100 or more, I will send you a $10 gift certificate to apply toward your order in March 2023!

It's time for you to order your supplies, and try this no-line watercoloring technique on your next handmade card!

We have some beautiful papers in our Sale-A-Bration brochure and in today's LIVE, we will be using two of those to make our projects.  Don't miss this easy watercolor technique!

You'll want these papers and you can earn for FREE with a qualifying order!

Set a reminder and join us on either Facebook or YouTube...Noon ET, 11 am CT, 10 am MT, 9 am PT

See you then!

There's no doubt that beautiful designer paper really adds to the beauty of handmade cards. 

During January and February, Stampin' Up! is offering some gorgeous papers in our annual Sale-A-Bration promotion where you can earn free products with each $50 or $100 purchase.

Today's card project is created with the  Fragrant Flowers stamp set and the Favored Flowers Designer Series Paper is one of the items that you can earn for FREE during Sale-A-Bration.
Click here to download the FREE PDF for this card.

Product List -Purchase the Fragrant Flowers Bundle and the Inspired Thoughts Stamp Set and get the Favored Flowers paper for FREE.

Fragrant Flowers Bundle (English)

[160460]

Inspired Thoughts Cling Stamp Set

[155536]

Favored Flowers 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160833]

I truly appreciate your support when you shop with me!

During Sale-A-Bration through the end of February, you can earn some fabulous free products with your qualifying order!  As an added thank you from me, with each individual order of $100 or more, I will send you a $10 gift certificate to apply toward your order in March 2023!

Shop and earn this designer paper for FREE and start creating some beautiful handmade cards!

We don't want you to miss Project Pack #3 featuring three cardmaking kits from our recent mini catalog launch!

 Today is the last day to place your qualifying order!

When you place a minimum order of $50 or more from my Stampin' Up! online store you will not only receive a free Salebration choice with each $50 in product purchase, but I will also send you the class kits (the Project Pack) for this particular class in the mail. You must place that order by the end of the day TODAY, Monday, January 9th!

Here are the details...

This online class for the catalog launch is FREE to watch, but if you would like kits to go, the minimum amount to order is $50 before shipping and tax and the current host code must be added before checking out. Current Host Code is MM4BSSAJ. 

Details: 
* Order a Minimum of $50 before shipping and handling to receive three kits as seen in the catalog launch video.  With each order of $50 you will also choose a Sale-A-Bration reward.

Use Host Code MM4BSSAJ 

*** Important:  Please do not use the Host Code if your order before shipping and tax is $150 or more.  

You will still receive the kits AND get Stampin' Rewards for a FREE product of your choosing from Stampin' Up! to add to your order!
* I will email you within 24 hours acknowledging your order.
* Project packs are to ship to you by Friday, January 13th**.    (**You will be notified of any date changes.)

You will need stamps, inks, adhesives, and essential tools to complete these projects!

Place your order to get these cardmaking kits today!

Stampin' Up! Saleabration 2023 is underway along with a new Mini Catalog with lots of new products for our spring crafting. This morning on Facebook and YouTube, I held a special catalog launch party where three projects were demonstrated using new products in combination with products from the annual catalog.

Along with this catalog launch class, there is a special offer!

When you play some minimum order of $50 or more from my Stampin' Up! online store. You not only receive a free Salebration choice  with each $50 in product purchase, I will also send you the class kits, the Project Pack, for this particular class in the mail. You must place that order by the end of the day on Monday. January the ninth.

Here are the details...

This online class for the catalog launch is FREE to watch, but if you would like kits to go, the minimum amount to order is $50 before shipping and tax and the current host code must be added before checking out. Current Host Code is MM4BSSAJ. 

RSVP by placing an order starting January 5th through the end of the day on January 9th for the To Go Project Pack kits.You will need stamps, inks, and adhesives to complete the cards.

Details: 
* Order a Minimum of $50 before shipping and handling to receive three kits as seen in the catalog launch video.  With each order of $50 you will also choose Sale-A-Bration rewards.

Use Host Code MM4BSSAJ 

*** Important:  Please do not use the Host Code if your order before shipping and tax is $150 or more.  You will still receive the kits AND get Stampin' Rewards for FREE product of your choosing from Stampin' Up! to add to your order!
* I will email you within 24 hours acknowledging your order.
* Project packs are due to ship to you by Friday, January 13th**.    (**You will be notified of any date changes.) 

Here are the three projects with the details:

Valentine Card...

• Card base is cut 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. You will need a piece that you can emboss with the Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955].
• Basic White is cut 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 for card front and 4 x 5-1/4 for the inside of the card.  You will also need a scrap piece to punch the heart.
• Petal Pink for embossed and punched heart and a small  1/2" strip for the sentiment.
• dsp: 4 pieces in different colors cut 1 x 3.

Here are the supplies used for this project:

• Country Bouquet Bundle (English) [160383]
• Sweet Sorbet 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159268]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Country Gingham 6" X 6" Designer Series Paper [160388]
• Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985]
• Petal Pink Classic Stampin' Pad [147108]
• Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Pad [159216]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Very Best Trio Punch [159878]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [160387]
• Timeworn Type 3 D Embossing Folder [156505]
• Hive 3 D Embossing Folder [157955]
• Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653]

Calendar...

• Fresh Freesia is cut 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5 1/2 and another piece cut at 4 1/4 x 4 and scored at 1/2, 2, and 3 1/2 on the 4" side.  You will need a 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 piece for behind the calendar.
• Dandy Designs 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [160836]: 4 x 5-1/4. You can earn this huge pack of paper for FREE with a $100 order!
• Basic White: 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 for stamping and fussy cutting.

Here are the supplies used for this project:

• Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [160804]
• Alphabest Bundle [158886]
• Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Dandy Designs 12" X 12" Designer Series Paper [160836]
• Sahara Sand Classic Stampin' Pad [147117]
• Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611]
• Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad [147104]
• So Saffron Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154905]
• Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Simply Scored [122334]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]

Playing in the Rain Card...

• Card base is 5 1/2 x 8-1/2.
• Basic White is cut 2 x 4 for tag and 4 x 5-1/4 for inside.
• Dandy Designs Designer Series Paper [160836] is cut 3 x 5 1/2.
• For an embossed layer, cut Balmy Breeze CS to 4 1/4 x 5 1/2.

Here are the supplies used for this project:

• Playing In The Rain Bundle (English) [160551]
• Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982]
• Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276]
• Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160836]
• Rain Or Shine Specialty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160540]
• Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105]
• Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154892]
• Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack [154830]
• Balmy Blue & White 3/8" Double Stitched Ribbon [159629]
• Multipurpose Liquid Glue [110755]
• Paper Trimmer [152392]
• Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]
• Very Best Trio Punch [159878]
• Stampin' Dimensionals [104430]
• Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897]
• Raindrops Embossing Folder [160554]

EXTRA from Lisa!  

Each purchase of $100 in product (before shipping and tax) ON A SINGLE ORDER during Sale-A-Bration, will also receive a $10 coupon to use in March 2023 to apply to your order total.  No limit to how many you can earn but only applies to orders of $100 or more on a SINGLE ORDER through the end of February and must be redeemed in March 2023.  (Totals of orders will not be combined to reach $100.)

See the recording of the LIVE video below!

Shop the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog and take advantage of these extra perks with Saleabration!

The new Stampin' Up! January -May Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration begin tomorrow! Join us on Facebook or YouTube for a fun catalog launch class!

This class for January features three designs with new product from the January to May Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure and will be demonstrated in the Catalog Launch LIVE on Facebook/YouTube, Thursday, January 5th, 12 pm ET, 11 am CT, 10 am MT, 9 am PT.

This online class for the catalog launch is FREE to watch, but if you would like kits to go, the minimum amount to order is $50 before shipping and tax and the current host code must be added before checking out.
Current Host Code is MM4BSSAJ. 

RSVP by placing an order starting January 5th through the end of the day on January 9th for the To Go Project Pack kits.You will need stamps, inks, and adhesives to complete the cards.

Details: 
* Order a Minimum of $50 before shipping and handling to receive three kits as seen in the catalog launch video.  With each order of $50 you will also choose Sale-A-Bration rewards.

Use Host Code MM4BSSAJ 

*** Important:  Please do not use the Host Code if your order before shipping and tax is $150 or more.  You will still receive the kits AND get Stampin' Rewards for FREE product of your choosing from Stampin' Up! to add to your order!
* I will email you within 24 hours acknowledging your order.
* Project packs are due to ship to you by Friday January 13th**.    (**You will be notified of any date changes.) 

EXTRA from Lisa!  

Each purchase of $100 in product (before shipping and tax) ON A SINGLE ORDER during Sale-A-Bration, will also receive a $10 coupon to use in March 2023 to apply to your order total.  No limit to how many you can earn but only applies to orders of $100 or more on a SINGLE ORDER through the end of February and must be redeemed in March 2023.  (Totals of orders will not be combined to reach $100.)

See you tomorrow for the new catalog launch and let's kick off Sale-A-Bration with some fun!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas 2022 and today's projects feature two easy holiday gift bags to help you with your packaging!

These two projects were featured on my LIVE broadcast on Tuesday evening on Facebook and YouTube.

Do you know those stacks of patterned paper that you've been "collecting"?  Now is the time to put those babies to good use. Watch the video below for the assembly and for a tip on storing the large bags.

Lisa's Inklings:

Large Bag

• Two pieces of patterned paper, 12 x 12
• Score both pieces on what will be the top side at 1 1/2".
• Score the bottom and two sides of both pieces at 3".

Small Bag

• Cut patterned paper 6 x 8 1/2.
• Score on the long side at 3,4,7,8.
• Score on the short side at 1" for what will be the bag bottom and 4 1/2 for the bag top.

Here's another bag idea.  This one is more narrow and uses just one piece of 12 x 12 paper.

Try one or all of these gift bags and send me a photo!

REMINDER! Tomorrow for 24 Hours ONLY, Tomorrow December 15th!