Inspiration Ink

Paper Pieced Baby Duck

This is another one of the cards we made in the April Club Classes featuring Designer Series Papers.  This one uses the easy paper piecing technique where you can add a little extra color and pop to a line art image by stamping the image again onto designer paper and cutting it out and adhering it to the stamped image.  Enjoy!

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Bashful Blue Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker, Bashful Blue Stampin' Write Marker, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Early Espresso/White Baker's Twine, Victoria 5/8" Crochet Trim, Twitterpated Designer Buttons, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Mini Glue Dots, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Extended Cutting Pads, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die, and Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die.

The Twitterpated Designer Buttons are only guaranteed available until April 30 since they are in the Occasions Mini.  After that, they may never be offered again.  So, if you'd like to own the adorable Twitterpated Buttons, be sure to order them soon.

Christmas Card Camp 2 Follow Up

We had lots of fun at my second October Christmas Card Camp on Saturday.  Everyone got to choose from these cards and could make up to 3 of each if they wanted.  Enjoy!

Uses Dasher a la carte stamp and Many Merry Messages Set plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Very Vanilla 3/8" Velvet Stitched Ribbon, Champagne Mist Shimmer Paint, Sponge Daubers, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Craft Scissors, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Elegant Lines Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Scallop Squares Duo Bigz Die.
Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Real Red Card Stock, Garden Green Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Stampin' Write Marker, Wild Wasabi Stampin' Write Marker, Garden Green Stampin' Write Marker, Brights Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Garden Green 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Dazzling Details, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Craft Scissors, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Circles # 2 Originals Die, and Perfect Pennants Bigz L Die.

Uses Holiday Happiness Clear-Mount Set plus Basic Gray Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Whisper White 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Sponge Daubers, VersaMark Pad, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block I, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, Scallop Oval Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses Just Believe Set and Tags til Christmas Set plus Blushing Bride Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler 3/8" Quilted Satin Ribbon, Silver Brads, Silver Fox Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, Extra-Large Tag Punch, Large Tag Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses Season of Joy Set plus Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Wild Wasabi 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Emboss Powder, Wild Wasabi Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, empty Stampin' Emboss Powder container for mixing the two embossing powders together, and floss threader for threading Baker's Twine through holes poked in the center of the flower.

Uses Welcome Christmas Set plus Real Red Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad, Holly Berry Bouquet Specialty Designer Series Paper, White Baker's Twine, Holly Berry Bouquet Designer Buttons, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Craft Scissors, Scallop Trim Border Punch, and 3/16" Corner Punch.

We also made a gift card holder.  I'll be posting step-by-step directions with measurements for it in my Weekly Inspiration post on Wednesday, October 26.  Please check it out!

Take It Tuesday

It's Tuesday!  So, it's time for my next Take It Tuesday session.  It's also my birthday, so I'd love to have you pop by to help me celebrate!

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

This is a good time to pick up any orders you may have waiting for you, pay me for an order or upcoming event, register for an upcoming event, or place an order.  You can browse through samples I have on display and, since I have retired merchandise set out for sale, you can also shop for retired products!  Feel free to bring a camera to take pictures of samples on display so you can use them for inspiration at home.

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 or cards to donate for Operation Write Home, bring those too!  Please just remember no glitter!

I'll also have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects will be 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 Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Melon Mambo Card Stock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Note Cards, Melon Mambo 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Aqua Painter (for sealing the envelopes included with the Note Cards), Blender Pens, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin' Mist Stamp Cleaner, Stampin' Scrub, Craft Scissors, Paper Cutter, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and 2-1/2" Circle Punch.

Uses Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Clear-Mount Set plus Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Fleurettes II, Basics Glimmer Brads, Clear-Mount Block G, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Extra-Large Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Set.

Every Tuesday between 2 and 7 p.m. the door is open!  You don't have to be picking anything up or dropping anything off either.  Just pop by and stamp and visit!

Take It Tuesday

It's Tuesday!  So, it's time for my next Take It Tuesday session. 

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

This is a good time to pick up any orders you may have waiting for you, pay me for an order or upcoming event, register for an upcoming event, or place an order.  You can browse through samples I have on display and, since I have retired merchandise set out for sale, you can also shop for retired products!

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 or cards to donate for Operation Write Home, bring those too!  Please just remember no glitter!

I'll also have a couple of quick and easy card projects ready for you to stamp if you wish.  These projects will be different each week.  Cost will be $1 per project made.

Today we'll be making these two cards:

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Pool Party Card Stock, Melon Mambo Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Confetti White Card Stock, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Wild Wasabi Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, White Baker's Twine, Wild Wasabi 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Blender Pens, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Craft Scissors, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, Ticket Corner Punch, and 2-1/2" Circle Punch.

Uses Tiny Tags Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Brads, Clear-Mount Block A, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Jewelry Tag Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1-3/4" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Snow Burst Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (available September 1 in Holiday Mini), and Flower Daisies #2 Bigz Die.

Just drop by any Tuesday between 2 and 7 p.m.   The door is open!  You don't have to be picking anything up or dropping anything off either.  Just pop by and stamp and visit!

Pat's Workshop Projects

One of my Club Hostesses, Pat, hosted an In-Home Workshop yesterday to help boost her show totals so she'll earn even more Hostess Benefits. 

Pat requested that we do watercoloring projects, so here are the cards everyone got to make.

Uses On the Grow Clear-Mount Set plus Pink Pirouette Card Stock, Bashful Blue Card Stock, Marina Mist Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Bashful Blue Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Stampin' Write Marker, So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, Watercolor Paper, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Paper Daisies, Neutrals Brads, Subtles Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Pretty in Pink, Bashful Blue, and Marina Mist), Neutrals Collection Watercolor Wonder Crayons (Soft Suede), Stamping Sponges, Color Spritzer Tool, Aqua Painter, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Clear-Mount Block D, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and 3/16" Corner Punch.

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set and A Word for You Clear-Mount Set plus Calypso Coral Card Stock, Lucky Limeade Card Stock, Chocolate Chip Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Chocolate Chip Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Calypso Coral), Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker, Berry Blossoms Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip 1/2" Scallop Dots Ribbon, Blender Pens, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block H, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Craft Scissors, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, 1-1/4" Square Punch, and Cupcake Builder Punch.

Once again, I made my own version of the hostess tags that we got in the "Workshop in a Bag" Kit at Convention to give to Pat as a hostess thank you gift.  You can see my version on my post here.

I made these little treats as an extra little gift to give to everyone who came to the Workshop.  They are filled with Peanut Butter M&M's and use the new 1" x 8" Cellophane Bags that will be available in the Holiday Mini starting September 1.

Uses Dot, Dot, Dot Set and You're a Gem Clear-Mount Set plus Real Red Card Stock, Wild Wasabi Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pacific Point Classic Stampin' Pad, Clear-Mount Block A, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1" x 8" Cellophane Bag (available September 1 in the Holiday Mini), and Peanut Butter M&M's.

More One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Here are some cards that are samples in one 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!  This layout was inspired by a card I got from one of my downline, Cliffie Wilson, recently.  Enjoy!

All of these cards use the following products - Melon Mambo Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Stamping Sponges, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Scallop Oval Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Border Punch, and Large Oval Punch.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Baroque Motifs Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Melon Mambo Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker, Clear-Mount Block C, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Uses Funky Four Clear-Mount Set and Fabulous Phrases Clear-Mount Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block G, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Uses Pocket Silhouettes Set plus Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Uses Sweets for the Sweet Clear-Mount Set plus Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write Marker, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

Uses Turtle & Co. Clear-Mount Set plus Old Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block G, Stampin' Dimensionals, Heart to Heart Punch, and Post-It Notes (for masking).

My Class in the Mail Kits are only for members of my downline who earn them.  I do not create these kits to sell to anyone else.  My Kits also contain consumable items only, no inks, no punches, no stamp sets, etc.  Just card stock, ribbon, buttons, brads, things of that nature.  I do not include stamped images because that is against Stampin' Up! policy.  I do provide my downline with several samples and a list of the supplies they will need to provide including suggested stamp sets.

One Layout and Color Scheme Ideas

Here are some cards that are samples in one 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!  Enjoy!

All of these cards use the following products - Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Regals Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Neutrals Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Cherry Cobbler/White Baker's Twine, Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots, and Craft Scissors.  The products that are different for each card are listed beside that card.

Uses Best Friends Forever Clear-Mount Set plus Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Clear-Mount Block B, and Clear-Mount Block C.

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Blender Pens, and Clear-Mount Block C.

Uses Flight of the Butterfly Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, and Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad.

Uses Happiest Birthday Wishes Hostess Only Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, and Clear-Mount Block C.

Uses Totally Tool Set plus Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, and Blender Pens.

Uses Up, Up & Away Clear-Mount Set plus Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Stampin' Dimensionals, and Paper Snips.

Uses Word Play Clear-Mount Set plus Cherry Cobbler Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Early Espresso Stampin' Write Marker, and Clear-Mount Block C.

My Class in the Mail Kits are only for members of my downline who earn them.  I do not create these kits to sell to anyone else.  My Kits also contain consumable items only, no inks, no punches, no stamp sets, etc.  Just card stock, ribbon, buttons, brads, things of that nature.  I do not include stamped images because that is against Stampin' Up! policy.  I do provide my downline with several samples and a list of the supplies they will need to provide including suggested stamp sets.

Heather's Workshop Projects

One of my Club Hostesses, Heather, hosted an In-Home Workshop this afternoon to help boost her show totals so she'll earn even more Hostess Benefits. 

Heather asked me to focus on heat embossing, so here are the cards everyone got to make.

Uses Floral Fillers Set plus Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, Elegant Eggplant Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Elegant Eggplant Classic Stampin' Pad, 2011-2013 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Wisteria Wonder), Certainly Celery Stampin' Write Marker, Wisteria Wonder 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Clear Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Moonlight Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Silver Fox Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Frost White Shimmer Paint, Sponge Daubers, VersaMark Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Butterfly Punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, and 1-3/4" Scallop Circle Punch.

Uses Flower Fest Clear-Mount Set and Petite Pairs Clear-Mount Set plus Peach Parfait Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Peach Parfait Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Certainly Celery Classic Stampin' Pad, Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Tempting Turquoise 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Subtles Brads, Tangerine Tango Stampin' Emboss' Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Sponge Daubers, VersaMark Pad, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, Clear-Mount Block D, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Sticky Strip, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, Craft Scissors, Boho Blossoms Punch, 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

I made my own version of the hostess tags that we got in the "Workshop in a Bag" Kit at Convention to give to Heather as a hostess thank you gift.

Uses Easy Events Clear-Mount Set plus Pool Party Card Stock, Calypso Coral Card Stock, Lucky Limeade Card Stock, Wisteria Wonder Card Stock, Island Indigo Card Stock, Naturals White Card Stock, 3" x 5" Cellophane Bags, Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Lucky Limeade Classic Stampin' Pad, Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad, Island Indigo Classic Stampin' Pad, More Mustard Classic Stampin' Pad, Riding Hood Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon, White Baker's Twine, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Mini Clothespins, Dazzling Diamonds Stampin' Glitter, Blender Pens, Jet Black StazOn Ink Pad, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Craft Scissors, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack, 2-1/2" Circle Punch, and Dazzling Details (a new product available in the Holiday Mini effective September 1).

I made these little treat holders as an extra little gift to give to everyone who came to the Workshop.  There is a Ghirardelli chocolate square tucked inside.

Uses Sweets for the Sweet Clear-Mount Set plus Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Old Olive Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Subtles Collection Patterns Designer Series Paper Stack, Rich Razzleberry 1/8" Taffeta Ribbon (retired), Brights Brads, Subtles Brads, Clear-Mount Block A, Clear-Mount Block B, Clear-Mount Block C, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Dotto, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Two Tags Bigz Die, and chocolates.