With Halloween coming up next month, I’ve got a fun and simple project you’ll love! Using the adorable Playful Ghosts stamp set from Stampin’ Up!, you can create this charming treat box featuring the cutest little ghost that I thought should be named Frankie. Perfect for handing out to your grandkids, neighbors, or friends, this treat box is sure to be a hit!

To make it easy for you, here's a video tutorial with step-by-step instructions so you can follow along as I create this spooky little box. You don’t need a ton of supplies—just the Playful Ghosts stamp set and a few basic crafting essentials, and you’ll have this fun project completed in no time.

Watch the Video Tutorial Here!

If you need any additional instructions, leave a comment below this post!
Ready to make your own? Head over to my online store to grab the Playful Ghosts stamp set and start crafting your Halloween treats today!

On Day 4 of our Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Launch, we used something new and fun to create Christmas cards that are A Little Bit Festive.  With some ready made die cuts and coordinating papers, you can add your own card stock and stamped sentiments to make some great holiday cards and tags!

Let's take a look at the design process below...

Here are a few tips for these two cards...

Cocoa Card

• Card base is Real Red cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Garden Green strips are cut 1/2" x 4" and 1/2" x 5 1/4".
• You will need Basic White for your sentiment and a piece cut 4" x 5 1/4" for the inside of the card.
• Designer Paper for card front bottom is cut 2 1/2" x 4".

Be Merry Card

• Card base is Thick Basic White cut 5 1/2" x 8 1/2".
• Real Red Layer is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
• Basic White for inside is cut 4" x 5 1/4" and you will need some for your sentiment piece.

Featured on these cards:

Product List

A Little Bit Festive 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Mix & Match Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164107]

$10.00

Christmas Labels Bundle (English)

[164101]

$46.75

Get A Little Bit Festive to make your holiday crafting fast and fun!  And, to see more from the new Mini Catalog from Stampin' Up!, see Day 1, Day 2, and Day 3 of our catalog launch.

There is a touch of fall in our neck of the woods this weekend and today's card project is appropriate for the weather.  The Autumn Expressions Bundle is new from Stampin' Up! and was featured on Day 3 of our Ink and Inspirations Mini Catalog Launch.  

The coordinating Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper is a collection of  autumn scenes that were hand-painted in an impressionist art style.  Add a simple sentiment and you'll have a beautiful card!

Here's the recording of our card project below.

As mentioned in the video, those beautiful Woven Leaves in gold can be colored with your Stampin' Blends alcohol markers to customize your project.   These new autumn themed products are perfect for your fall crafting.

Product List

Autumn Expressions Bundle (English)

[164056]

Splendid Autumn 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164173]

Woven Golden Leaves

[164059]

If you missed the new product reveal of our first two launch videos, be sure to check those out our "Hey Pumpkin" card and a sweet Christmas card HERE. Then stay tuned for more Christmas fun tomorrow with a fun new product to make your holiday cards easy!

The Stampin' Up! Christmas Labels stamp set and coordinating dies was the first on my list to purchase from the new Mini Catalog featuring lots of crafty goodness for the holidays.  The seasonal and holiday sentiments combined with the classy looking labels are sure to be a favorite.

For Day 2 of our Ink and Inspirations Mini Catalog Launch, this combination of stamps and dies (a bundle) was featured on this Christmas card in our video.   A nostalgic print from the beautiful Sentimental Christmas Designer Series Paper was the perfect backdrop.

If you missed the video, you can take a look at the recording below.

Here are the products used for this card in the video...

Product List

Christmas Labels Bundle (English)

[164101]

Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad

[147083]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Season Of Elegance 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[164144]

Sentimental Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[164209]

Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad

[150083]

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/2'' (1.3 Cm) Metallic Ribbon

[156312]

Mini Glue Dots

[103683]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Blooming Pearls

[162238]

You'll find lots of goodies to create for the upcoming season in the new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog.  Be sure to check out yesterday's video featuring the Warms My Heart stamp set and tune in again tomorrow at 4 PM ET, 3 PM CT, 2 PM MT, 1 PM PT on YouTube or Facebook!

The new Warms My Heart Cling Stamp Set (English) [164267] was featured on yesterday's Mini Catalog Launch Premiere video.  

If you missed it, you can find the recording below.

Be sure to tune in today on YouTube for our launch Day 2 featuring the Christmas Labels Bundle (English) [164101]!  See you then...4 PM ET, 3 PM CT, 2 PM MT, 1 PM ET!

The new Stampin' Up! Mini Catalog is going LIVE tomorrow, September 4th, and I can’t wait to share some fabulous project ideas with you!

Join our Ink and Inspirations community by subscribing to our weekly emails, where you'll find lots of creativity and inspiration.  

And here's a little something special just for you—when you sign up, you’ll receive a FREE online card class!  It's my way of saying welcome and helping you dive right into the creative possibilities with the new catalog.

Stay in the loop with all the latest specials, promotions, and brand-new goodies from Stampin' Up! You’ll be the first to know about everything that's coming up.

So, why wait? Subscribe today, and let’s enjoy this creative journey together! I’m so excited to share more with you!

If you're looking for a quick and impactful way to make your card projects pop, you won't want to miss today's card-making video! In this tutorial, we’re spotlighting the stunning Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper [163436] from Stampin' Up! and sharing a simple technique that will bring your creations to life.

Take to the Sky is one of the many fabulous designer papers that are currently on sale—but only for a few more days, and while supplies last! This paper is so versatile that you can create spectacular cards with just the paper itself, adding a stamped sentiment to finish off your design.  It's been fun designing with many of our papers this way!

In the video below, you'll see just how easy it is to use this beautiful paper to create cards that truly stand out. Plus, the technique featured is one that you’ll find yourself returning to again and again for all your paper crafting projects.

Lisa's Inklings:
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] base is cut 5 1/2' x 8 1/2".
Take To The Sky Designer Series Paper [163436]: Blue swirls- 5 1/2" x 3 1/4"; Copper plaid - 1 1/2" x 5 1/4"; Globe panel- 3" x 4"; 1/2" strip for inside.
Basic White: 1" x 4" for die cut banner label; 4" x 5 1/4" for inside of card

Featured Products:

Product List

Take To The Sky 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163436]

Quiet Reflection Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162689]

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

2023–2025 In Color Jute Trim

[161637]

Don't wait—take advantage of the Designer Series Paper Sale before it’s too late! Visit the Online Store to grab your favorite designs before the sale ends, and make your next card project a showstopper.

Today’s project share features a patterned paper pocket fold card much like the card seen in yesterday's post. The gorgeous paper used on this card is the stylish and on-trend Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper [163284]. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of this Designer Series Paper make it the perfect choice for creating eye-catching and elegant cards.

The best part? This beautiful paper is on sale this month along with many other stunning papers that are ideal for both card making and scrapbooking. Take a look at the video tutorial below so you can create this fun fold card, too. It’s a fantastic way to use your favorite patterned papers to make unique and memorable cards.

Lisa's Inklings:

• Card Stock base layers: Daffodil Delight Cardstock [119683]- 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"; Night of Navy (1) 5 1/4" x 4" 
• Designer Series Paper: 4 7/8" wide x 8 1/4" long.  Score from the top at 1" and 4 5/8".  Also, a large tile was fussy cut from the paper.
• Insert for pocket: Basic White 2 5/8" x 4".

Don't miss out on the chance to stock up on these beautiful papers at a great price! The designer series paper sale ends August 31st, so visit the Online Store today to shop and save on all your favorites. Happy crafting!

This week’s LIVE video from Ink and Inspirations showcased two charming SIP cards—simple yet elegant creations made using only Stamps, Ink, and Paper.

These fun projects highlighted the beauty and versatility of the To Market Designer Series Paper, the true star of the show. This awesome paper is currently included in the month-long Designer Series Paper Sale from Stampin’ Up!, making it the perfect time to stock up on this and other favorites.  It's a great pack paper for all kinds of cardmaking!

The heartfelt sentiments of gratitude on the cards were brought to life by the My Small Business stamp set from the Annual Catalog. Often overlooked, this “sleeper” set is a treasure trove of sweet and meaningful phrases that add a personal touch to any project. The combination of the To Market Designer Series Paper and the My Small Business stamp set resulted in cards that are not only visually appealing but also filled with heartfelt sentiments of gratitude.

Be sure to watch the video below to see the step-by-step process of creating these SIP cards. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting, you’ll find inspiration and easy-to-follow instructions to recreate these lovely cards at home.

Product List

To Market 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163421]

My Small Business Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[163720]

Ready to start creating your own beautiful SIP cards? Head over to our online store and take advantage of the Designer Series Paper Sale. With so many stunning papers to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect designs for all your crafting projects. 

Today we are sharing our latest video on the Ink and Inspirations YouTube channel, featuring another fun and interactive puzzle slider card. 

In this video, we use the elegant Amor Sin Límite stamp set and the vibrant To Market Designer Series Paper. The floral designs and rich colors of the To Market paper perfectly complement the heartfelt sentiments and detailed images of the Amor Sin Límite stamp set. Together, they create a unique card that your family or friends will love.

Plus, there's great news! The To Market patterned paper is currently 15% off through August 31, 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity to stock up on this beautiful paper and other favorites from the Designer Series Paper sale.

Watch the Video

Click the video below to watch quick tutorial and learn how to create this charming puzzle slider card. 

You can see another example of a puzzle slider card on this blog post.

Don't miss out on the chance to add these products to your collection. Visit our online store to purchase the Amor Sin Límite stamp set and the To Market Designer Series Paper today. With the Designer Series Paper sale running until August 31, 2024, it's the perfect time to shop and save!

Here's a fun technique for using with our fabulous Stampin' Up! patterned paper that is on SALE this month.   We had a lot of fun putting these cards together during our LIVE broadcast and now it's your turn to create these!

Take a look at the video to see the process...

Lisa's Inklings:

• Start with three coordinating sheets of 6 x 6 patterned paper.
• Cut off at 4 1/4".
• Cut this 6" x 4 1/4" piece in half at 3".
• Cut each 3" piece in half at 1 1/2".
• Cut one 1 1/2" stack at 4" (trim off 1/4".)
• Cut that 4" strip at 2 1/2".
• Follow the instructions in the video to assemble the pieces on a 5 x 3 3/4" piece of Basic White.

Featured products in the video are below...

Product List

Unbounded Beauty 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163372]

Full Of Life 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[163357]

Perennial Lavender 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162593]

Unbounded Love Bundle (English)

[163384]

Greetings Of The Season Dies

[164112]

Courage & Faith Cling Stamp Set (English)

[161500]

Quiet Reflection Cling Stamp Set (English)

[162689]

Now it's your turn to try the stack, cut, and shuffle! Post your photos on our Ink and Inspirations Stampers Group on Facebook. 

Our Terrific Treats Online Class Offer Ends Tonight!

Don't miss out on these fun projects before this class returns to the vault!

What You’ll Get:

• Three Treat Packaging Ideas: Perfect for any event or celebration.
• Step-by-Step Video Tutorials: Easy to follow, making crafting a breeze.
• Customizable Designs: Adapt for birthdays, holidays, and more.
• Bonus Christmas Samples: As a special thank you, you'll receive additional ideas to create festive treats for the holiday season!

Why Join this Class?

• Creative Fun: Make your treats extra special with handmade packaging.
• Versatile Designs: Use supplies you already have on hand.
• 24/7 Access: Craft at your own pace, anytime, anywhere.

Customer Testimonial:
"I just made two of the little pockets with scraps I had here and they are as cute as could be!! Will definitely want to make some Christmas ones..."---Janet T.

Find out more to register!

OR

BUY NOW---$24.95!

The Greetings Of The Season Bundle (English) [164113] has seen lots of "action" as of late as the ideas just keep coming!  This combo of products is so versatile for holiday crafting. Whether you create tags for gift packaging or use the sentiments of coordinating tags on cards, it's a win-win!

Pair this Greetings Of The Season Bundle with the gorgeous Season Of Green & Gold 12" X 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper [164324]'and your projects will pop!

This simply stamped cardmaking project is one of those and today we have quick video tutorial so you can create it, too!  Click below to watch!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Base is Garden Green card stock cut 4 1/4" x 11" and scored in half at 5 1/2".  
• Very Vanilla Layer: 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" for outside layer, 4" x 5 1/4" for inside layer and scrap to die cut the tag.
• Old Olive card stock scrap is needed to die cut the background tag.
• Season of Green & Gold Designer Paper is cut 4" x 5 1/4".
• Gold Foil is a 1 1/4" x 4" strip.
• Leave the ribbon on the bolt to wrap and tie around designer paper.

Special Offer!

Purchase the Greetings of the Season Bundle from my Online Store by Friday, August 2, 2024, and receive a special class video tutorial for FREE! This exclusive tutorial will guide you through creating a sweet pocket box that's perfect for holiday gift giving and entertaining.  Learn More!

Purchase Greetings of the Season Bundle

Purchase the Greetings of the Season Bundle now and get the Pocket Box Online Class Tutorial for FREE!

You will love working with the Greetings of the Season Bundle for your holiday crafting!  Get it now and take advantage of getting the FREE Pocket Box Online Class for FREE plus if you order by July 31st, you will earn a $5 Bonus Code to apply toward your order in August!

Hope to see you in the Greetings of the Season Spotlight Class, the Pocket Box Online Class Tutorial!

It's a great time to start crafting beautiful cards, tags, and gift packaging for the holidays. This month, we're shining the spotlight on the Greetings of the Season Bundle from Stampin' Up! This bundle is perfect for holiday crafting needs, featuring stamps and dies that will bring festive cheer to your projects.

Why You’ll Love the Greetings of the Season Bundle:

• Versatile Designs: Perfect for creating cards, tags, gift boxes, and more. The tag dies can be used for your gift packaging throughout the year!
• High-Quality Materials: Stampin' Up! products are known for their durability and beauty.
• Endless Creativity: Combine with other products for unique, personalized creations.

Special Offer!

Purchase the Greetings of the Season Bundle from my Online Store by Friday, August 2, 2024, and receive a special class video tutorial for FREE! This exclusive tutorial will guide you through creating a sweet pocket box that's perfect for holiday gift giving and entertaining.

More About The Greetings of the Season Pocket Box Class!

• This class includes 25 minute video tutorial that is easy to follow!
• You'll have 24/7 access so you can work at your own pace! 
• You'll learn the skills and techniques needed to create this pocket box designed for treats and small gifts.
• Thank You Bonus! As a heartfelt thank you for your purchase, a BONUS video with a mini version of this pocket box will also be included on the class page!
• You will also receive 15 gift ideas for filling your precious pocket boxes!

While this class highlights the Greetings of the Season Bundle, the included projects can be created with other paper crafting supplies you have on hand for any occasion.

Visit the Online Store Now to purchase the Greetings of the Season Bundle!  You will receive the link to the class page via email within 24 hours. (Purchase by July 31st and earn a BONUS Code to use in August!)

 If you want to purchase the tutorial only, it's available for purchase for $15 through Friday, August 2, 2024.

This offer is good for a limited time only...ends Friday, August 2, 2024.

Get started on your holiday crafting now with the Greetings of the Season Bundle!  Hope to "see" you in class!

Today, we’re excited to share a unique project that we recently featured in a LIVE broadcast on Ink and Inspirations on Facebook and YouTube . This project is a beautiful pocket card, perfect for the holiday season, and we’ve got a step-by-step tutorial ready for you to follow along.

This project showcases the Greetings of the Season Bundle and the Seasons of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Paper from Stampin' Up! These products are perfect for creating elegant and festive cards that will impress your friends and family.

The Greetings of the Season Bundle includes a variety of seasonal greetings and tag designs that fit perfectly into the pockets of this card. And, this design is more than just a card—it's a versatile holiday greeting holder. Along with the beautiful tags included in the bundle, you can also insert small family photos or gift cards into the pockets. It’s a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday greetings.

Ready to get started? Watch the video below to see the step-by-step tutorial from our recent LIVE broadcast. Follow along and create your own stunning pocket card!

Lisa's Inklings:

• Single base (Mossy Meadow): 4 1/4" x 5 1/2".
• Layers:  Very Vanilla- 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" and 4" x 5 1/4" for the back.
• Patterned paper: 4" x 5 1/4", 5" X 5"  for pockets (fold as seen in the video), and a 3/4" x 4" piece for back accent strip.
• Gold Foil: Scrap for 2" circle and a 3" x 3 3/4" piece (embossed)
• Old Olive: Scrap for label and sentiment 

Don’t miss out on these fantastic products! Head over to our Online Store to purchase the Greetings of the Season Bundle and the Seasons of Green & Gold Specialty Designer Paper. Start crafting beautiful and festive pocket cards today!