Inspiration Ink

Retirement Party Stamp Camp Follow Up

Here are the projects everyone got to make at the Retirement Party Stamp Camp yesterday afternoon.  If you weren't able to join us, I hope you'll mark your calendar for Saturday, May 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. to join us for the Kiss 'Em Goodbye Stamp Camp instead!

Retiring products are highlighted in red.

Uses Charming Set, You're a Gem Clear-Mount Set, and Medallion background stamp plus Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Early Espresso Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin' Pad, Rich Razzleberry 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Circle Fire Rhinestone Brads, White Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Stampin' Pastels, Sponge Daubers, VersaMark Pad, Clear-Mount Block G, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, Decorative Label Punch, Doily Triple Layer Punch, Eyelet Border Punch, and 1-1/4" Circle Punch.

Uses Itty Bitty Bits Set and Curvy Verses Set plus Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Whisper White Craft Stampin' Pad, Flirtatious Specialty Designer Series Paper, On Board Merry Medley, Distressing Essentials (Emery Board), White uni-ball Signo Gel Pen, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, and Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack.

  Uses Floral Fillers Set plus Crumb Cake Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Mocha Morning Specialty Designer Series Paper, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Gold Lame Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, VersaMark Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Butterfly Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Texturz Impressions Pad, Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, and Perfect Details Texturz Plates.

  Uses Flower Fancy Set and Thank You Kindly Set plus Pretty in Pink Card Stock, Night of Navy Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Pretty in Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Fleurettes II, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Illuminate Top Coat Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Stampin' Dimensionals, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Paper Snips, and Lace Ribbon Border Punch.

  Uses Sweet Centers Set and On Your Birthday Set plus Poppy Parade Card Stock, So Saffron Card Stock, Baja Breeze Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Stampin' Write Marker, Just Add Cake Designer Series Paper, Whisper White 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Subtles Glimmer Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, and 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

  Uses Totally Tool Set plus Cajun Craze Card Stock, Soft Suede Card Stock, Soft Suede Classsic Stampin' Pad, Basic Gray Classic Stampin' Pad, Cajun Craze Stampin' Write Marker, Night of Navy Stampin' Write Marker, Soft Suede Stampin' Write Marker, Confetti White Card Stock, Beau Chateau Designer Series Paper, Well Worn Designer Series Paper, Natural Hemp Twine, Mini Library Clips, Metallic Brads, Silver Fox Smooch Pearlized Accent Ink, Sponge Daubers,SNAIL Adhesive, 2-Way Glue Pen, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Cutter Kit, Paper Snips, 1-3/8" Square Punch, and Wood Sheets.

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 Sweet Centers Set, Under the Stars Set, and Curvy Verses Set plus Real Red Card Stock, Tempting Turquoise Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Tempting Turquoise Stampin' Write Marker, Big Top Birthday Designer Series Paper, Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Brights Designer Buttons, Clear Rhinestone Brads, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Craft Scissors, and 1-3/4" Circle Punch.

Uses Upsy Daisy Set plus Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Pumpkin Pie Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin' Pad, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, SNAIL Adhesive, Sticky Strip, Craft Scissors, Scallop Oval Punch, Large Oval Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Multipurpose Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Square Lattice Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and Summer Smooches Decor Stencil.

Products listed in red are retiring soon.

November Take 3 Camp Follow-Up

We had fun on Tuesday night at my November Take 3 Camp.

Here are the cards everyone got to make.  Enjoy!

Uses Apple Blossoms Hostess Level 2 Clear-Mount Set plus Clear- Mount Block C, Cajun Craze Card Stock, Tangerine Tango Card Stock, Very Vanilla Card Stock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango Stampin' Write Marker, Old Olive Stampin' Write Marker, Paper Daisies, Brights Designer Buttons, Linen Thread, Old Olive 1-1/4" Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Decorative Label Extra-Large Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Extended Cutting Pads, Flower Folds Bigz XL Die, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, and Sticky Strip.

Uses Sweet Centers Set and Word Play Clear-Mount Set plus Clear-Mount Block B, Poppy Parade Card Stock, Peach Parfait Card Stock, Daffodil Delight Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Sunny Garden Designer Series Paper, Daffodil Delight Stampin' Write Marker, In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Poppy Parade and Peach Parfait), Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon, Sticky Strip, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Uses Many Merry Messages Set plus Bashful Blue Card Stock, Marina Mist Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Marina Mist Classic Stampin' Pad, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Marina Mist 1/4" Grosgrain Ribbon, Neutrals Brads, Filigree Designer Brads, Clear Rhinestone Brads, Bitty Buttons, Basic Rhinestones Jewels, Basic Pearls Jewels, Glimmer Basics Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Decorative Strip Spacer Platform, Decorative Strip Cutting Pads, Northern Frost Decorative Strip Die, Mini Glue Dots, 2-Way Glue Pen, and Stampin' Dimensionals.

Halloween Sweet Treats

I made a bunch of these to send to my nieces and nephews and also gave a bunch to my college son who is an RA so he could give them out to his residents as a Halloween treat.  The tag pulls out of the pocket card so that the candy can be removed without tearing up the card and to reveal the "eek" sentiment on the front of the tag.  For the ones I sent to my son, I substituted the "eek" sentiment for some of the images in the Batty For You Set instead.  I figured he'd be more comfortable giving his residents things that said "bad to the bone," "creepy crawly, oh my golly," "trick or treat, smell my feet," or "you light up the place with that smile on your face" than with "eek, you're sweet!"

Uses Sweet Centers and Teeny Tiny Wishes Sets plus Lovely Lilac Card Stock, Only Orange Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Lovely Lilac Classic Ink, Tag Corner Punch, Crop-A-Dile, Natural Hemp Twine, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sweet Treat Cups, Sticky Strip, and M&Ms.

 

Eek! 50th Birthday Card

My husband celebrated his 50th birthday yesterday.  Here's the card I made for him.  The sentiment dangles below the ribbon.

Uses Sweet Centers Set plus Rich Razzleberry Card Stock, Basic Black Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Night & Day Specialty Designer Series Paper, In Color Stampin' Write Markers (Rich Razzleberry), Basic Black Stampin' Write Marker, Jester font on computer, printer, Rich Razzleberry 1/2" Polka-Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Elastic Cord, Sticky Strip, 1/16" Circle Handheld Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Modern Label Punch, and Word Window Punch.

Shaker Ornament Card

This is the last of the cards we made at my recent Club Class.  I had originally planned to have my Club Members make the Snow Globe Ornament Card shown in my Holiday Blog Tour post of 9/11/09.  That card used clear handsoap to float glitter so it would look like a snow globe.  Unfortunately, as time went by, I found that the soap caused the glitter to clump together and not float around anymore!  So, I reworked the card to be a Shaker Card using our Blue Bead Duo.  Enjoy!

Uses Four the Holidays and Sweet Centers Sets plus Brilliant Blue Card Stock, Brushed Silver Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, VersaMark Ink Pad, Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Ticket Corner Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, Sweet Treat Cups, Blue Bead Duo, Medium Window Sheets, Silver Elastic Cord, and Sticky Strip.

The picture isn't the best since I did have to take a picture rather than scanning this card because of the bulk of the Sweet Treat Cup.

Holiday Blog Tour - Snow Globe Ornament

I am so excited about how this card turned out; it was tough to wait to post!  I got the basic idea for the "snow globe" filled with clear handsoap and glitter from a fellow Demonstrator, Mary Beerman.  Thanks for a super cool idea, Mary! 

This card features the Sweet Centers Set and Sweet Treat Cups available on pages 6 and 7 of the Holiday Mini.  It really is easy to make with such awesome results.  My Club Members will get to make this card during our September Club Class where we'll be focusing on glitter and beads.  I hope you'll enjoy it too!

 Uses Sweet Centers and Four the Holidays Sets plus Garden Green Card Stock, Brushed Gold Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, Medium Window Sheets, Sweet Treat Cups, VersaMark Pad, Gold Stampin' Emboss Powder, Powder Pals, Heat Tool, Ticket Corner Punch, 1 3/4" Circle Punch, clear liquid handsoap, Chunky Sprinkles Stampin' Glitter (Celery), Gold Elastic Cord, and Sticky Strip.

I'm sorry the picture isn't terribly good, but the Sweet Treat Cups make things too bulky to scan so I had to take a picture.  Please ignore the edge of my fingernail in the lower right hand corner!  Remember too that if you want to mail cards made with Sweet Treats Cups, you will need to use a Sweet Treat Padded Envelope.

Weekly Inspiration

I'm early getting this posted this week because I actually made this card last week!  It can be used as a birthday card or just any time you want to send a little treat to someone special.  I sent this one to my son at college as part of his "care package."   The colors are a little off because I had to take a picture of this project instead of scanning it.  The Sweet Treat Cups make things too bulky to scan.  Enjoy!

Supplies

- Sweet Centers, pages 6-7 of Holiday Mini, $29.95

- Enjoy Every Moment, page 65, $31.95

- Brilliant Blue 8 1/2 x 11" Card Stock, page 156, $5.50

- Bashful Blue 8 1/2 x 11" Card Stock, page 157, $5.50

- Brilliant Blue Classic Ink Pad, page 156, $5.95

- Chocolate Chip Classic Ink Pad, page 156, $5.95

- Brilliant Blue Stampin' Write Marker, page 156, $3.25

- Chocolate Chip Stampin' Write Marker, page 156, $3.25

- 1 3/4" Circle Punch, page 186, $15.95

- Ticket Corner Punch, page 186, $6.95

- Star Designer Brads, page 179, $5.95

- Paper-Piercing Tool, page 191, $3.50

- Mat Pack, page 191, $9.95

- Big Shot Die-Cut Machine, page 194, $99.95

- Standard Texturz Impressions Pad, page 194, $5.95

- Standard Texturz Silicone Rubber, page 194, $5.95

- Perfect Details Texturz Plate, page 195, $3.95

- Sweet Treat Cups, page 7 of Holiday Mini, $2.95

- Sticky Strip, page 192, $6.95

- adhesive

- scissors

- M & Ms

Directions

1)  Cut a piece of Brilliant Blue Card Stock to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2".  Score and fold in half to make a card.

2)  Cut a piece of Bashful Blue Card Stock to 4 x 5 1/4".

3)  Stamp the "enjoy" from the Enjoy Every Moment Set in Brilliant Blue Ink along the very bottom of the Bashful Blue rectangle.

4)  Create a sandwich of Multi-Purpose Platform open to Tab 1, Perfect Details Texturz Plate with swirls pattern facing up, stamped Bashful Blue rectangle with stamped image facing down, Silicone Rubber, and Texturz Impressions Pad.  Run through the Big Shot Machine.

5)  Poke a hole in the center of the "o" using the Paper-Piercing Tool and Mat Pack.

6)  Insert a small Star Brad and secure on the back side.

7)  Adhere Bashful Blue rectangle to card front.

8)  Cut a piece of Bashful Blue Card Stock to 2 1/2 x 3 1/2."

9)  Stamp the balloon base image from the Sweet Centers Set in Chocolate Chip Ink in the bottom center of the Bashful Blue rectangle.

10)  Use the 1 3/4" Circle Punch to punch a hole in the card stock where the balloon would be.

11)  Use the Ticket Corner Punch to punch each corner of the Bashful Blue rectangle.

12)  Color in the ballast weights hanging from the balloon with the Brilliant Blue Marker.

13)  Fill a Sweet Treats Cup with M & Ms.

14) Slide the filled Sweet Treats Cup into the circle punched in the stamped Bashful Blue rectangle.  Add some adhesive to the back of the card stock.

15)  Cut a piece of Brilliant Blue Card Stock to 2 5/8 x 3 5/8."

16)  Peel the protective liner off the back of the Sweet Treats Cup and center the balloon image on the Brilliant Blue rectangle.  Press firmly to make sure all the adhesive is firmly attached.

17)  Use the Chocolate Chip Marker to make small dots in each of the punched out corners.

18)  Use Sticky Strip to adhere the matted balloon image to the card front.

Tips

Be sure to stamp your sentiment image before running the card stock through the Big Shot to make sure you get a completely stamped image.

Use Sticky Strip to hold the main image to the card front since it will be heavy when the Sweet Treat Cup is filled with M & Ms.

If you decide to mail a card like this, you will need to put it into a padded envelope or larger box.  We do sell Sweet Treat Padded Envelopes on page 7 of the Holiday Mini.  You get three envelopes for $2.95.

Sweet Treats Flower

This card isn't really birthday related, but with just a quick change of sentiment it easily could be!  I just had to share it with you all though because it uses the new Sweet Centers Set and Sweet Treat Cups in the Holiday Mini!  I'll be sending it to my neice who just started her first year at college.  She's far from home, so I'm sending this card and some treats her mother told me she likes as a "care package." 

 Uses Sweet Centers and Three Little Words Sets plus YoYo Yellow Card Stock, Green Galore Card Stock, Brilliant Blue Card Stock, Whisper White Card Stock, YoYo Yellow Classic Ink Pad, Green Galore Classic Ink Pad, Brilliant Blue Classic Ink Pad, Modern Label Punch, Boho Blossoms Punch, Bold Brights Brads, Paper-Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Mini Glue Dots, 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch, Sweet Treat Cups (Holiday Mini), and M&Ms.