As we begin Thanksgiving week here in the U.S., I thought I'd share a remake from a past project...a Thanksgiving table favor. This is a little bag to hold mints or a little gift and you can customize it to go with your tablescape or any event.
Here's the video, along with a pretty napkin fold by my husband, Jackie. Enjoy!
Lisa's Inklings:
Cut the designer paper to 5-1/2 x 8-1/2.
Score on the long side at 2,4,6 and 8.
Turn and score what will be the box bottom at 2".
Assemble as shown in the video.
Enjoy your week as you prepare for Thanksgiving! If you make some of these table favors, send a photo...I'd love to see!
If you're looking for an easy way to make line art images stand out without the need for coloring, heat embossing is the technique to try! I love this technique, especially when creating Christmas cards. The combination of heat embossing on colored card stock gives your projects a polished look with minimal effort.
In today’s project, I’m sharing a card design using the Yuletide Village stamp set. This set is perfect for this technique. For this particular card, I used red card stock, which pairs beautifully with heat-embossed designs, adding warmth and a festive feel to the holiday season.
Take a moment to watch the video below where I’ll walk you through the process and share tips to get the best results.
Try this technique for your holiday cards with the Yuletide Village stamp set and watch the images pop on the front of your cards.
The Sentimental Wishes Stamp Set and Coordinating Dies are perfect for capturing the spirit of a vintage Christmas. Featuring classic holiday images, it’s a must-have for anyone who loves traditional holiday designs. In this week's LIVE broadcast, we created an easy Christmas gift card holder using these products to create a project with a nostalgic feel.
If you missed the LIVE, you can take a look at the recording below.
Lisa's Inklings:
Card base is cut 4 1/" x 11" and scored at 5 1/2". Then, cut off 2 3/4" off card front.
Cut patterned paper to 4" x 5 1/4". Then cut 2 1/2" off the left side on the 5 1/4" side.
You will need another piece of the patterned paper cut 1 1/4" x 4" for the gift card pocket.
Basic White for inside: 2 1/2" x 4".
Outside layers: 2" x 3 1/2" ( Shaded Spruce) and 2 1/4 x 3 3/4" (Poppy Parade)
This week on Ink and Inspirations, we’re excited to feature the Sentimental Wishes Bundle—a perfect pick for your holiday card making. If you love a vintage feel with traditional Christmas imagery, this is for you!
The Sentimental Wishes Bundle includes a beautiful stamp set with classic holiday designs like a filled stocking, a holly branch, and Christmas candles. These images are perfect for adding a vintage touch of days gone by to your holiday creations. And, when paired with the coordinating Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper, you’ll have an awesome combination for your holiday cards!
For this today’s project, we have a simple cardmaking technique, what I like to call the Window Pane Technique, that incorporates the Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper. The pattern papers from this collection have soft colors and traditional designs that complement these stamps beautifully.
In this video, I’ll walk you through the process of how to use these patterned papers to make a simple yet stunning backdrop for your sentiments and images.
Lisa's Inklings:
Cut patterned paper at 2 3/4" x 4".
Cut in half on the 2 3/4" side at 1 3/8".
Cut in half on the 4" side at 2".
I can't wait for you to try this out and make your holiday cards extra special this season.
This week, we've been spotlighting the beautiful Shepherd's Care stamp set, and today we're wrapping things up with a stunning monochromatic card in shades of blue.
While our previous easel card featured warm beige tones, this card takes on a rich and regal look with Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy. The contrast in color truly showcases the versatility of this stamp set and how different tones can bring out a whole new feel.
This design is not only elegant but also simple to recreate, making it perfect for making multiples to send out to family and friends. Whether you're looking to spread some love or offer comfort, this card design will surely resonate with its message of peace and hope.
Take a look at the video below to watch the easy assembly process, and see how quickly you can create your own beautiful cards with Shepherd’s Care.
Our spotlight stamp set for this week is the beautiful Shepherd's Care from the Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog. The images are lovely and the sentiments are spot on for those whose holiday might not be "merry" but may be going through some difficult times. The Shepherd's Care stamp set is just what you need to create those greetings.
In this week's LIVE stream, we created very pretty card with this stamp set. Featured is a simple watercolor technique that works well with this set. You can watch the recording below.
Lisa's Inklings: -Basic Beige card base is cut 4 1/4" x 11" and scored at 2 1/4" and 5 1/2" on the 11" side. -Also from Basic Beige: 4" x 5 1/4" for front layer; 4" x 4" for inside of card; 4 1/4" x 2 1/2" to stamp and fussy cut the shepherd; 1/2" x 3 1/4" for sentiment. -Gold Foil: 3 3/4" x 5" for card front layer and 3/4" x 3 1/2" for behind sentiment. -Watercolor Paper: 3 1/2" x 4 3/4".
Here are the special products that you will need to reproduce this card:
Whether someone in your life is grieving, facing an illness, or simply feeling the weight of life’s challenges, a card made with the Shepherd’s Care set can serve as a heartfelt reminder that they’re not alone. Handmade cards crafted with this set become more than just cards; they become keepsakes and symbols of hope. Order your Shepherd's Care stamp set today.
This week on Ink and Inspirations, we're spotlighting the beautiful Shepherd's Care stamp set. This religious set captures the essence of faith and comfort, featuring delicate watercolor-style elements that tell the story of the birth of Jesus. The images are a reminder of peace and hope, bringing this feeling to each handmade card.
One of the best aspects of the Shepherd's Care set is its thoughtful collection of sentiments. These sentiments are perfect for expressing care and compassion, particularly for friends and family who may be facing a difficult time. Whether someone is grieving the loss of a loved one, struggling with illness, or navigating any challenging season, a card created with this set can offer comfort and support in a heartfelt, meaningful way.
Today's technique used on this card, the cut and flip technique, was one shared on World Card Making Day. You can see that technique in the video recording below.
If you’re looking to create cards that truly connect and uplift, this set is a wonderful addition to your collection. Stay tuned for more projects this week as we explore the versatile possibilities with the Shepherd's Care stamp set.
The Blessing Box has become a cherished tradition that I love to share with you each year, and the 2024 version is crafted using the Stampin' Up! Autumn Expressions and Courage & Faith stamp sets.
The inspiration for the Blessing Box came from the responses I’d often receive when people told me how much a card from me meant to them. My brother even shared that he had saved every card I’d ever given him, which truly touched my heart. It made me think of those who may rarely receive these little “paper hugs” in the mail. How could I spread that warmth to others, even if only a few?
And so, the Blessing Box was born. It’s a small, heartfelt box filled with little cards that carry a kind message, a scripture verse, or an uplifting thought—a simple act of kindness with no signature, no recognition, just a hope that it will brighten someone’s day and remind them they’re cared for.
This project was the subject in this week's LIVE video and you can view the recording below. (Please excuse the echo!)
As we continue the week spotlighting the Autumn Expressions Bundle, here's a tip for cutting some beautiful scenic paper such as the Splendid Autumn collection.
When working with scenic papers like Splendid Autumn, finding the right section to showcase on your card is both a fun and rewarding challenge. Each sheet has its own unique details, and sometimes it’s all about choosing the perfect area to cut and feature.
I’ve been creating a series of thank you cards with this technique and the Autumn Expressions stamp set adds the perfect sentiments to these cards.
Take a look at the video below, where I walk through my process of selecting and cutting the Splendid Autumn paper to highlight the specific section for this card.
Today, I’m excited to share a card project that calls attention to the beauty of autumn. This week, we’re spotlighting the Autumn Expressions Bundle—an elegant stamp and die combination for the season.
This card project was one of the highlights from our World Card Making Day celebration, and showcases one of our beautiful patterned papers... the Regal Winter Designer Series Paper. This particular design is perfect for showing off the versatility of the Autumn Expressions Bundle, as well as giving you a fun and unique fold that really showcases the designer paper. And, fun fold cards are always a hit!
In the video tutorial below, you can see the steps to create this card. Whether you’re an experienced cardmaker or just starting, this project is both fun and easy to follow along.
Feeling inspired to make your own autumn-themed fun fold cards? The Autumn Expressions Bundle is available now, and it’s the perfect addition to your crafting collection for this season. Head over to the Online Store to purchase the bundle and start creating beautiful cards that your friends and family will love receiving this fall!
Each year at Halloween, I create some little Halloween treat holders for our granddaughter Mia to take to school for backpack treats. Backpack treats distributed into each student's backpack and sent home as a fun treat.
The Halloween Spells Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheetpacks were just right for what I had in mind for these treat pockets. I did order two of these packs so there would be enough stickers for the 30 treat pockets. (We can always use extra paper, right? The reverse side of these designer papers can be used for other projects...not just for Halloween.)
Here's a video tutorial with the simple assembly.
These treat pockets are sized for treat sized candy bags, mini candy bars, or small favors.
Lisa's Inklings:
Cut designer paper 4" x 6".
Score on 6" side at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4".
Turn and score on what will be the bottom at 1/2".
Today's project is a sweet way to express your gratitude. This easy DIY project is perfect for adding that special touch to any gift you’re giving for Thanksgiving—or any time you want to share a message of appreciation.
For this one, we’ll be using one of my favorite stamp sets: the Courage & Faith Stamp Set (#161500). And here’s the best part—it’s part of Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog Stamp Sale, going on right now through Wednesday, October 9th! TheCourage & Faith Stamp Set is a staple in my crafting collection, I use it A LOT. It's perfect for creating not just tags, but also cards, bookmarks, and other paper crafts.
If you’ve followed me for any amount of time, you know that I love this type of gift! It's something everyone can use and always appreciated.
You'll see how easily you can make this gift tag extra special—perfect for a thoughtful Thanksgiving gift, or any time you want to show someone you care.
You’ll find that once you start using the Courage & Faith Stamp Set, it will quickly become one of your go-to sets for a variety of heartfelt projects.
The best part? You can get this beautiful stamp set at 15% off right now through Wednesday, October 9th during Stampin' Up!'s Annual Catalog Stamp Sale. But hurry—this sale only happens once a year, and these deals are available while supplies last!
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