Inspiration Ink: April 2018

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April 2018

04/18/2018

Walk In Wednesday - Cool Treats and Pop of Paradise

Walk In Wednesday Class is on for today!

This is a day when you can stop by and pick up orders, place orders, pay for orders, look at displays, pick up a catalog, ask questions, get help with products, sign up for upcoming events, and stamp a couple of quick and easy projects. Retired merchandise is also out for sale at 50% off.

You can stop by anytime between 3 p.m and 6 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

Cost is $1 per project made.

You may make one of each of these projects if you'd like:

Uses Cool Treats Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Emerald Envy Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Fresh Fig Classic Stampin' Pad, Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin' Pad, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Crumb Cake Classic Stampin' Pad, Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, Peekaboo Peach Baker's Twine, Lemon Lime Twist 3/8" Mini Striped Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Banner Triple Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Frozen Treats Framelits Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Cool Treats Eclectic Popsicles card.

Uses Pop of Paradise Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Sweet Sugarplum Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Pink Pirouette Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad, Pink Pirouette Classic Stampin' Pad, Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper, 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, Berry Burst 1/2" Finely Woven Ribbon, Sponge Daubers, Sponge Brayers, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Pop of Paradise Feathery Hello card.

Items highlighted in bold are retiring. Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first. Retiring stamp sets are guaranteed available through May 25. After that, they will only be available while supplies last or until May 31, 2018, whichever comes first.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these cards by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Posted at 07:00 AM in Designer Paper, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/17/2018

Butterfly Basics Folding Butterfly

We focused on using retiring products in my Club Class this month. This is the first card we made using the retiring Butterfly Basics Set and coordinating Butterflies Thinlits Dies. This is a super fun card because the butterfly's wings fold in as you open the card and slide through the slit punched with the Classic Label Punch so the butterfly appears on the inside of the card when it is opened.

Uses Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Always Artichoke Cardstock, Perfect Plum Cardstock, Soft Sky Cardstock, Always Artichoke Classic Stampin' Pad, Perfect Plum Classic Stampin' Pad, Subtles Enamel Shapes, Gold 1/8" Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Classic Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Butterflies Thinlits Dies, Clear Block A, Clear Block C, Clear Block H, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Butterfly Basics Folding Butterfly card.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this card by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Posted at 10:00 AM in Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/16/2018

Watercolor Wings Window Candy Boxes

I made these pretty boxes with the Window Box Thinlits Dies and decorated them with Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper and a butterfly stamped with the Watercolor Wings Set and Stamparatus. Then, I filled them with delicious Ethel M Chocolates from Las Vegas. These were the extra treats for my Club Members along with their March Club Orders.

Uses Watercolor Wings Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Peekaboo Peach Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Soft Sky Cardstock, Berry Burst Classic Stampin' Pad, Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sky Classic Stampin' Pad, Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper, Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie, SNAIL Adhesive,Tear & Tape Adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Bone Folder, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Stamparatus, Classic Label Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Bold Butterfly Framelits Dies, Window Box Thinlits Dies, Clear Block G, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Watercolor Wings Window Candy Boxes.

If you don't have a Stamparatus yet, you can still create this card by mounting the butterfly wing images on Clear Block E and the butterfly body image on Clear Block G.

If you didn't reserve a Stamparatus during November or December, then you will have to wait until the new big catalog goes live in June to order one.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on these boxes by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Posted at 09:16 AM in Designer Paper, Punches, Retired Products, Stamparatus | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/14/2018

Bike Ride Scattered Bouquets

You don't have to use the main images in a stamp set to make a great card. Sometimes you can just use some of the accessory images instead. Like I did on this fun birthday card I sent out recently using the bouquet images from the Bike Ride Set.

Uses Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set and Butterfly Basics Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Crushed Curry Cardstock, Soft Suede Cardstock, Tangerine Tango Cardstock, Soft Sky Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad, Tangerine Tango Classic Stampin' Pad, Copper Foil Sheets, Metallics Sequin Assortment, 1/4" Copper Trim, Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, 2" Circle Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Bike Ride Scattered Bouquets card.

Product List

Bike Ride Photopolymer Stamp Set

Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set

Copper Foil Sheets

Metallics Sequin Assortment

1/4" Copper Trim

Crushed Curry 3/8" Mini Chevron Ribbon

2" Circle Punch

Layering Circle Framelits Dies

Posted at 10:00 AM in Dies, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon, Sequins | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/13/2018

Fun Friday - Balloon Celebration and High Tide

Since there was no Walk In Wednesday Class this week, I'm holding Fun Friday Class instead!

You can stop by anytime between 3 p.m and 6 p.m. You don't have to tell me in advance that you are coming, just pop by!

Cost is $1 per project made.

You may make one of each of these projects if you'd like:

Uses Balloon Celebration Photopolymer Stamp Set and Stylized Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp plus Emerald Envy Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Real Red Cardstock, Emerald Envy Classic Stampin' Pad, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, Balloon Honeycomb Embellishments, 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, Basic Gray Archival Stampin' Ink Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Big Shot Platform, Polka Dot Basics Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Balloon Celebration Birthday Balloon Bunch card.

Uses High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Dapper Denim Cardstock, Smoky Slate Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad, Glitter Enamel Dots, Crushed Curry Solid Baker's Twine, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Seaside Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Layering Ovals Framelits Dies, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Clear Block B, Clear Block H, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the High Tide Light By Your Side card.

Product List

Posted at 07:00 AM in Dies, Embossing Folders, Retired Products, Ribbon | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/12/2018

Birthday Blooms Flower Tag Card

I'm using up retiring products when I can. I used a few plus the retiring Birthday Blooms Set to make this simple and pretty birthday card.

Uses Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Night of Navy Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Calypso Coral Cardstock, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Calypso Coral Classic Stampin' Pad, Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper, 2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes, Linen Thread, Night of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon, Aqua Painters, Basic Black Archival Stampin' Ink Pad, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Birthday Blooms Flower Tag Card.

Product List

Birthday Blooms Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper

2016-2018 In Color Glitter Acrylic Shapes

Linen Thread

Night Of Navy 5/8" Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Aqua Painters

Tag Topper Scalloped Punch

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon, Watercoloring | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/11/2018

You're Inspiring Daffodil Birthday Lines

Here's a pretty birthday card perfect for spring! It uses the lovely You're Inspiring Set and the hinge step technique with the Stamparatus.

Uses You're Inspiring Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Pear Pizzazz Cardstock, Pool Party Cardstock, Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad, So Saffron Classic Stampin' Pad, Whole Lot of Lovely Designer Series Paper, Touches of Nature Elements, Glitter Enamel Dots, Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon, Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon, Blender Pens, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Stamparatus, Banner Triple Punch, Clear Block I, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the You're Inspiring Daffodil Birthday Lines card.

If you don't have a Stamparatus yet, you can still create this card by mounting the sentiment stamp on Clear Block G.

If you didn't reserve a Stamparatus during November or December, then you will have to wait until the new big catalog goes live in June to order one.

Items highlighted in bold are retiring. Retiring accessories are only available while supplies last or until May 31, whichever comes first.

Product List

You’Re Inspiring Clear-Mount Stamp Set

Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper

Touches Of Nature Elements

Glitter Enamel Dots

Pool Party 3/8" Shimmer Ribbon

Old Olive 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

Blender Pens

Banner Triple Punch

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon, Stamparatus, Watercoloring | Permalink | Comments (0)

No Walk In Wednesday Class on April 11

There will NOT be a Walk In Wednesday Class today after all. I've got too much to do getting the word out about the retiring products and recovering from our short trip.

Instead, I'll hold a Fun Friday Class on Friday, April 13. Same format as Walk In Wednesday, just on Friday! Watch for the post with all the details!

Thanks for understanding.

Posted at 07:00 AM | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/10/2018

Large Letters Framelits Initial Tag

I always like to make myself a tag to tie onto the bag that they give us at Stampin' Up! events. I put my contact information on the back of the tag so that if my bag gets misplaced, anyone who finds it will know who it belongs to and can contact me. The tag also helps me recognize my bag amongst all the others that look just like it. This is the tag I created for On Stage this month. It would also make a beautiful tag for a gift.

Uses Berry Burst Cardstock, Powder Pink Cardstock, Powder Pink Classic Stampin' Pad, Petal Passion Designer Series Paper, Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Metal Rimmed Pearls, Basic Black Solid Baker's Twine, Berry Burst 3/8" Metallic-Edge Ribbon, Sponge Brayers, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, SNAIL Adhesive, Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Scalloped Tag Topper Punch, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Precision Base Plate, Big Shot Platform, Big Shot Die Brush, Large Letters Framelits Dies, Flourish Thinlits Dies, and Grid Paper.

Here is a link to the directions for the Large Letters Framelits Initial Tag.

You can place an online order for some of the products used on this tag by simply clicking on the image of them below. This will take you directly to my online store! Or, contact me at michelerey@aol.com to place an order through me.

Product List

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Gems & Jewels, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon, Wink of Stella Glitter Brush | Permalink | Comments (0)

04/09/2018

Wood Words Star Planks Thanks

The last of the cards I created to hand out to say thank you to anyone who helps on our trip to Vegas. It uses the Wood Words Set with some other "masculine" accessories.

Uses Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Crumb Cake Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad, Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack, Hearts & Stars Elements, 5/8" Burlap Ribbon, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Glue Dots, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Standard Cutting Pads, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Pinewood Planks Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Layering Circles Framelits Dies, Clear Mount Block A, Clear Mount Block B, and Grid Paper.