Inspiration Ink

Take It Tuesday

You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m.  You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

You can pay me for an order or upcoming event, register for an upcoming event, or place an order.  Plus, you can browse through samples I have on display and take pictures of the samples so you can use them for inspiration at home.

I have lots of orders here ready to be picked up too!

Retired merchandise is back out for sale so you can shop through it while you are here too.

You can also bring any products you may have that you'd like a little extra instruction on how to use and I'll give you a quick lesson.   So, if you have a punch that is giving you trouble or aren't sure what sandwich to use with a Big Shot Die or want some tips on using Wheels, etc. bring them along and get a one-on-one lesson.

If you have cards to donate for Operation Write Home, bring those too!  Please just remember - absolutely no glitter!

I'll also have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects are different each week.  Cost will be $1 per project made.  You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.

Today we'll be making these two cards:

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Poppy Parade Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, 2010-2012 Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade), Basic Gray Stampin' Write Marker, Natural Hemp Twine, Mini Library Clips, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Craft Scissors, Eyelet Border Punch, and 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

Uses Three Little Words Set plus Marina Mist Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker, Confetti Cream Card Stock, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Clips Assortment, Filigree Designer Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Finial Press Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Products listed in red are retiring soon.

Take It Tuesday

You can stop by anytime between 2 p.m and 7 p.m.  You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

You can pay me for an order or upcoming event, register for an upcoming event, or place an order.  Plus, you can browse through samples I have on display and take pictures of the samples so you can use them for inspiration at home.

Retired merchandise is back out for sale so you can shop through it while you are here too.

You can also bring any products you may have that you'd like a little extra instruction on how to use and I'll give you a quick lesson.   So, if you have a punch that is giving you trouble or aren't sure what sandwich to use with a Big Shot Die or want some tips on using Wheels, etc. bring them along and get a one-on-one lesson.

If you have cards to donate for Operation Write Home, bring those too!  Please just remember - absolutely no glitter!

I'll also have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects are different each week.  Cost will be $1 per project made.  You may make one of each of the two cards available if you wish.

Today we'll be making these two cards:

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Brights Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, Clear Rhinestone Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, Craft Scissors, Craft & Rubber Scissors, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Mulitpurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set.

Uses Elementary Elegance Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set and Fresh Vintage Sale-A-Bration Clear-Mount Set plus Pool Party Card Stock, Peach Parfait Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Everyday Enchantment Sale-A-Bration Designer Series Paper, Everyday Enchantment Sale-A-Bration Ribbon & Brad Pack, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, 1-3/8" Square Punch, Postage Stamp Punch, 1" Square Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, and Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die.

Espresso Dots

This card was inspired by one made by another Demonstrator, but I changed the orientation, colors, and accessories used.  Enjoy!

Uses Tiny Teacup a la carte stamp and Clearly for You Set plus Rose Red Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper, Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Neutrals Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Jewelry Tag Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

More Operation Write Home Cards at UMBC

I went to UMBC (University of Maryland Baltimore County) again yesterday evening to help the NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary) with a campus-wide service project.  We made the three cards below for them to donate to Operation Write Home to be sent to our troops.  Enjoy!

Uses Plane & Simple Clear-Mount Set and Sanded background stamp plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Old Olive Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Crop-A-Dile, Metallic Eyelets, Linen Thread, Old Olive 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Modern Label Extra-Large Punch, Word Window Large Punch, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Sincere Salutations Set plus Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Square Ice Rhinestone Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Elegant Bouquet Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die, and 2-Way Glue Pen.

Uses Four Frames Set and Clearly for You Set plus Perfect Plum Card Stock, Rose Red Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Rose Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Pearls Jewels, Very Vanilla 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" x 7/8" Oval Large Punch, 1-3/8" x 5/8" Oval Small Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to learn more about Operation Write Home, please click here.

One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Each month that members of my downline sell a set amount, they earn a "Class in the Mail Kit" from me.  They get all the consumable supplies they need to make 8 cards at an upcoming event of their own.  I also send them several samples so they can use the Sets they have available.

Here's a bunch of cards using the same layout and color scheme sent out as one of the "Class in the Mail Kit" incentives recently.  I'm way behind in getting these Kits out, so you'll be seeing more One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas soon.

All of these cards use the following products - Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Love Letter Designer Series Paper, Very Vanilla 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 3/16" Corner Small Punch, 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch, and Stampin' Dimensionals.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Always Elegant Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block D, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Uses Artistic Etchings Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block D and Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad.

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker and Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Elements of Style Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block D, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Uses Fast & Fabulous Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, and Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad.

Uses Hodgepodge Happiness Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, and Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Occasional Quotes Hostess Level 3 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, and Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Plane & Simple Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, and Basic Pearls Jewels.

Uses Strength & Hope Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block H, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, and Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad.  This Set will be available in the Summer Mini effective May 1.  For each one of these Sets purchased, Stampin' Up! will donate $2 to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Uses Word Play Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Riding Hood Red Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and Basic Rhinestones Jewels.

March Take 3 Camp Follow Up

We had fun making three quick and easy cards last night at my March Take 3 Camp.  Here are the cards we made.  Enjoy!

Uses Button, Button Set and FYI Set plus Night of Navy Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, 2-1/2" Circle Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Extra-Large Punch, Crimper, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Sweet Buttons Embosslits Die, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Baja Breeze Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Springtime Vintage Designer Series Paper, Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Vintage Flower Adornments, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Manhattan Flower Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Mini Glue Dots, and Sticky Strip.

Uses So Happy for You Clear-Mount Sale-A-Bration 2011 Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block G, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker, Color Spritzer Tool, Star Extra-Large Punch, Brights Glimmer Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Four Frames Cards

Sorry I haven't posted for a few days, it's been hectic!  My younger son returned from his trip to Greece with the Honors College students at his university so we had to spend what time we could with him before he went back to school when his Spring Break ended.  He had a great time and took some fantastic pictures!  My older son is now home on his Spring Break.  I also went to a Diva Day at my upline's, held my Club Classes, and have been getting ready for other events this week!

One of the events I've been prepping for is a get-together at my house tonight for some of my downline and sideline Demonstrator friends who live nearby.  We try to get together once a month to share ideas, talk about our businesses, and, of course, do a little stamping! 

Tonight we'll be stamping with a new set that Stampin' Up! is offering called Four Frames.  It's an awesome set that my upline calls an "accessory set" because it works so well with many other sets.  It will be one of the new sets in the new big catalog coming out this summer.  Demonstrators can pre-order it this month and customers and hostesses can get it during April as a sneak peek!

Here are three cards we'll be making tonight that use this set.  Enjoy!

Uses Four Frames Set and Just Believe Set plus Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack, Linen Thread, Old Olive 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Four Frames Set, Clearly for You Set, and Thankful For Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block D, Rose Red Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Jewelry Tag Medium Punch, Paper Daisies, Regals Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Rose Red 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Chantilly 1/2" Crochet Trim, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Four Frames Set and FYI Set plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Riding Hood Red Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Card Stock, Not Quite Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Blender Pens, Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch, Mini Library Clips, Linen Thread, Crumb Cake 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Top Note Bigz Die, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

My Demonstrator friends will also be making a fourth card with the Four Frames Set that my Club Members got to make during Club Classes.  I'll be featuring that card in my post on March 26.  Be sure to check back then to see it.  I think you'll like it!

To get the new Four Frames Set and some new Designer Series Paper called Paisley Petals that will also be in the new big catalog this summer, you just have to place an order of at least $20 during April.  The $20 can be spent on any merchandise you want from the big catalog or Occasions Mini Catalog and is calculated before shipping and tax.  Once you've placed an order of at least $20, you will be eligible to purchase the Four Frames Set and the Paisley Petals Designer Series Paper if you wish to.  The Paper is $9.95 and is gorgeous!  The Four Frames Set is available in Clear-Mount for $15.95 or Wood-Mount for $20.95.

Hostesses with at least a $350 Show during April will receive the Four Frames Set and the Designer Series Paper for FREE!  Hostesses may choose the set in either Clear-Mount or Wood-Mount.

 

Operation Write Home Cards with NRHH

My older son is very involved in the NRHH (National Residence Hall Honorary) society at his college.  This group likes to do a service project every so often.  Brett remembered the Operation Write Home project that I send cards to so they can then send the cards to our soldiers overseas so the soldiers can write home.  He asked me if I'd help the NRHH make cards to donate to Operation Write Home.  Of course I said I would help!  Here are the cards I designed for the society members to make.  Enjoy!

Uses Punch Bunch Sale-A-Bration Set plus More Mustard Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad, Two-Step Owl Extra-Large Punch, Scallop Square Extra-Large Punch, Two-Step Bird Extra-Large Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, 3-1/2" Circle Originals Die, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Dimensionals, and googly eyes.

Uses Clearly for You Set and En Francais background stamp plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 3/16" Corner Small Punch, 2" x 1-3/8" Oval Extra-Large Punch, and Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon.

Uses Extreme Guitar Set and Something to Celebrate Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block G, Basic Black Card Stock, Real Red Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Sponge Daubers, Star Extra-Large Punch, 5/16" Neutrals Jumbo Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

If you'd like to learn more about Operation Write Home, please click here.

More One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Here are some more cards that are samples in another of my "Class in the Mail Kits" for my downline who sold a set amount one month.  I have so many ladies in my group earning these now that I can't give them all exactly the same Kits anymore!  These samples all use the same layout and color scheme although the patterns on the Designer Paper pieces are a little different.

All of these cards use the following products - Old Olive Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Subtles Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Scallop Edge Border Punch, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Extra-Large Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Large Punch, Ice Cream Parlor Ribbon & Button Pack Sale-A-Bration item, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Two Tags Bigz Die, and Sticky Strip.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Birthday Bakery Hostess Level 1 Set plus Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Fox & Friends Set and Something to Celebrate Hostess Level 2 Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Punch Bunch Sale-A-Bration Set and Occasional Quotes Hostess Level 3 Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses A Slice of Life Hostess Level 1 Set and A Word for You Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Tiny Teacup a la carte stamp plus Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses You're a Gem Set and Thank You Kindly Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Cheers to You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Clearly for You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses FYI Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, and Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker.

Uses Long Fellows Hostess Level 2 Set and A Word for You Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses On a Pedestal Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

Uses Sweet Summer Sale-A-Bration Set and Fabulous Phrases Set plus Basic Black Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Stampin' Write Marker, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, and 1-1/4" Circle Large Punch.

January Take 3 Camp Follow-Up

Here are the cards we made last night at my January Take 3 Camp.  Enjoy!

Uses Clearly for You Set and Teeny Tiny Wishes Set plus So Saffron Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Baja Breeze Classic Stampin' Pad, Baja Breeze 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Linen Thread, 3/16" Corner Small Punch, 1" Circle Medium Punch, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Two Tags Bigz Die, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Eat Chocolate Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block C, Real Red Card Stock, Crumb Cake Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Play Date Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Heart to Heart Extra-Large Punch, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Filled With Love Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Real Red Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Love Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Heart Small Punch, 3/4" Circle Medium Punch, Bitty Buttons, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Mini Glue Dots, and Stampin' Dimensionals.