Inspiration Ink: July 2018

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July 2018

07/30/2018

Still Out of Town

I'm still in Florida dealing with family issues. Things have been rough in many ways.

As a result of everything that is going on, I was unable to complete the directions for the last couple of cards that got posted and add the directions to the posts before they went live. I hope to be able to work on these directions soon and will add them as soon as I can. Please keep checking back on those posts for the directions.

I'm also going to be unable to hold Walk In Wednesday again this week (Wednesday, August 1) since I will still be out of town.

Thanks for understanding.

Posted at 12:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)

07/28/2018

Detailed With Love Butterfly Thanks

I had a cool butterfly cut out leftover after making the card seen here. So, I used it as an embellishment on this quick and easy card using the Detailed With Love and Handwritten Sets. I sent it to one of my customers along with a $3 coupon from me since she completed my New Catalog Scavenger Hunt and sent me her answers.

Uses Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set and Handwritten Wood-Mount Background Stamp plus Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad, Highland Heather Cardstock, Whisper White Thick Cardstock, Whisper White 5/8" Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon, Sponge Brayers, Clear Block B, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Layering Squares Framelits, Springtime Impressions Thinlits, Big Shot Die Brush, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Here is a link to the directions for the Detailed With Love Butterfly Thanks 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

Detailed With Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[146606]

$20.00

Handwritten Wood-Mount Stamp Set

[146521]

$20.00

Whisper White 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon

[146912]

$7.50

Sponge Brayers

[141714]

$8.00

Layering Squares Framelits Dies

[141708]

$35.00

Springtime Impressions Thinlits Dies

[146326]

$29.00

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

07/27/2018

Lined Alphabet Wow!

I made this fun card using the Lined Alphabet Bundle and lots of new embellishments and sent it to my Team Member who had the highest sales on the Team during June along with a couple of small product prizes.

Uses Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Grapefruit Grove Cardstock, Tranquil Tide Cardstock, Petal Pink Cardstock, Mint Macaron Cardstock, Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper, Metallic Pearls, Share What You Love Embellishment Kit, Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack (Shaded Spruce 1/8" ribbon), Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder, VersaMark Pad, Embossing Buddy, Heat Tool, Clear Block B, Clear Block G, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, Detailed Trio Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Layering Alphabet Edgelits, Magnetic Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Here is a link to the directions for the Lined Alphabet Wow! card.

Product List

Lined Alphabet Photopolymer Bundle

[148390]

$143.00

Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

[146338]

$11.00

Metallic Pearls

[146282]

$7.00

Share What You Love Embellishment Kit

[146928]

$11.00

Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack

[146329]

$9.00

Silver Stampin' Emboss Powder

[109131]

$5.00

Heat Tool

[129053]

$30.00

Detailed Trio Punch

[146320]

$20.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Gems & Jewels, Heat Embossing, Punches, Retired Products, Ribbon | Permalink | Comments (0)

07/26/2018

Sitting Pretty Anywhere Bench

I made this card to send out as part of a small swap I participate in each month with other Demonstrators. It uses the new Sitting Pretty Bundle.

Uses Sitting Pretty Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad, Tranquil Tide Cardstock, Fresh Fig Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad, Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper, Pearlized Doilies, Clear Wink of Stella Glitter Brush, Clear Block B, Clear Block C, Clear Block D, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Pretty Park Framelits, Big Shot Die Brush, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Here is a link to the directions for the Sitting Pretty Anywhere Bench card.

Product List

Sitting Pretty Photopolymer Bundle

[148337]

$44.00

Tranquil Textures Designer Series Paper

[146331]

$11.00

Pearlized Doilies

[146936]

$4.50

Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush

[141897]

$8.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Paper Doilies, Retired Products, Wink of Stella Glitter Brush | Permalink | Comments (0)

07/25/2018

Wood Words Country Thanks

A summery, country thank you card I sent to a customer recently using the Wood Words Set.

Uses Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Crumb Cake Cardstock, Night of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad, Night of Navy Cardstock, Very Vanilla Cardstock, Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin' Pad, Cherry Cobbler Cardstock, Wood Textures 6" x 6" Designer Series Paper, Basic Brads, Night of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon, Clear Block A, Clear Block I, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Paper-Piercing Tool, Stampin' Trimmer, 2-1/4" Circle Punch, 2" Circle Punch, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Wood Crate Framelits, Magnetic Platform, and Standard Cutting Pads.

Here is a link to the directions for the Wood Words Country Thanks card.

Product List

Wood Words Clear-Mount Stamp Set

[143928]

$22.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack

[144177]

$11.00

Basic Brads

[146930]

$4.50

Night Of Navy 1/2" Gingham Ribbon

[144232]

$7.50

Stampin' Pierce Mat

[126199]

$5.00

Paper-Piercing Tool

[126189]

$4.00

2-1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch

[143720]

$18.00

2" Circle Punch

[133782]

$18.00

Wood Crate Framelits Dies

[143730]

$30.00

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

No Walk In Wednesday Class on July 25

There will NOT be a Walk In Wednesday Class today because I am in Florida helping my son clean out and move into my parents' old house.

Thanks for understanding.

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

07/24/2018

Bubble Over Bubble Happiness

Here's a bright and cheery birthday card using the Bubble Over Stamp Set that I sent out recently.

Uses Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Whisper White Cardstock, Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Cardstock, Coastal Cabana Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, Shimmery White Cardstock, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Aqua Painters, Clear Block A, Clear Block H, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Stampin' Trimmer, SNAIL Adhesive, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Bottles & Bubbles Framelits, Big Shot Die Brush, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and water.

Here is a link to the directions for the Bubble Over Bubble Happiness card.

Product List

Bubble Over Photopolymer Stamp Set

[145868]

$17.00

Shimmery White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

[101910]

$9.00

Rhinestone Basic Jewels

[144220]

$5.00

Aqua Painters

[103954]

$17.00

Bottles & Bubbles Framelits Dies

[145663]

$28.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Dies, Gems & Jewels, Retired Products, Watercoloring | Permalink | Comments (0)

07/23/2018

Beautiful Bouquet Eastern Flowers Cards

I made several cards using the Beautiful Bouquet Set with the same basic supplies and layout to send out as birthday cards this month. I just changed the colors used for each one. Which color scheme do you like best?

Uses Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad, Grapefruit Grove Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock, Petal Pink Cardstock, Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper, Pearl Basic Jewels, Sponge Daubers, Clear Block A, Clear Block B, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, 1-1/2" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Fine-Tip Glue Pen, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Bouquet Bunch Framelits, Eastern Medallions Thinlits, Big Shot Die Brush, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, and Ruffled 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder.

Uses the same products as above except for Poppy Parade Cardstock, Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad, and Real Red Cardstock.

Uses the same products as above except for Melon Mambo Classic Stampin' Pad, Melon Mambo Cardstock, and Flirty Flamingo Cardstock.

Uses the same products as above except for Mango Melody Cardstock, Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad, and Pumpkin Pie Cardstock.

Uses the same products as above except for Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad, Gorgeous Grape Cardstock, and Highland Heather Cardstock.

Uses the same products as above except for So Saffron Cardstock, Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad, and Crushed Curry Cardstock.

Here is a link to the directions for the Beautiful Bouquet Eastern Flowers Cards.

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

Beautiful Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set

[143666]

$27.00

Delightfully Detailed Laser-Cut Specialty Paper

[146907]

$14.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Sponge Daubers

[133773]

$5.00

1-1/2" Circle Punch

[138299]

$16.00

1-1/4" Circle Punch

[119861]

$16.00

Bouquet Bunch Framelits Dies

[143659]

$30.00

Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies

[143725]

$33.00

Ruffled Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[143699]

$10.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Designer Paper, Dies, Embossing Folders, Gems & Jewels, Punches, Retired Products | Permalink | Comments (0)

07/21/2018

Love What You Do Soft Floral Thanks

This is the final card from my Club Classes this month featuring different inks and ways to apply them. We used some Markers to color in the indented areas on the inside of the Lovely Floral Embossing Folder then spritzed it and the cardstock with water before running everything through the Big Shot. It gives a lovely, soft, watercolor look to the embossed image. We did use Blender Pens to pick up ink scribbled on a Clear Block to color in a couple of the areas that got really washed out. We also used a Stampin' Blends to color the pearl in the center of the flower and finished everything off with a sentiment from the Love What You Do Set.

Uses Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set plus Mossy Meadow Cardstock, Neutrals Stampin' Write Markers (Mossy Meadow), Mango Melody Classic Stampin' Pad, Brights Stampin' Write Markers (Flirty Flamingo), Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad, Soft Sea Foam Cardstock, Regals Stampin' Write Markers (Pumpkin Pie), Pearl Basic Jewels, Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack (Very Vanilla/copper 1/8" ribbon), Blender Pens, Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin' Blends, Clear Block A, Clear Block C, Grid Paper, Stampin' Pierce Mat, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Layering Ovals Framelits, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, Lovely Floral 3D Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, and spray bottle filled with water (an old Stampin' Mist bottle works great).

Here is a link to the directions for the Love What You Do Soft Floral Thanks card.

Product List

Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

[148042]

$21.00

Pearl Basic Jewels

[144219]

$5.00

Tea Room Ribbon Combo Pack

[146893]

$8.00

Blender Pens

[102845]

$12.00

Pumpkin Pie Light Stampin' Blends Marker

[144578]

$4.50

Layering Ovals Framelits Dies

[141706]

$35.00

Lovely Floral Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

[148048]

$9.00

Posted at 10:00 AM in Dies, Embossing Folders, Gems & Jewels, Retired Products, Ribbon, Stampin' Blends, Watercoloring | Permalink | Comments (0)

07/20/2018

Animal Outing Dusty Rhino Thanks

Here's a super fun thank you card we made with the Animal Outing Bundle during my Club Classes this month. We were focusing on using different inks and ways to apply them in the classes. We used a Classic Stampin' Pad, a Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Brusho Crystal Colour, the Memento Pad, Stamping Sponges, a Stampin' Spritzer, and some Stampin' Blends on this card. I love how it turned out!

Uses Animal Outing Clear-Mount Stamp Set plus Soft Suede Cardstock, Crushed Curry Cardstock, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad, Old Olive Classic Stampin' Ink Refill, Old Olive Cardstock, Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock, Brusho Crystal Colour (Moss Green and Yellow), Memento Pad, Stamping Sponges, Stampin' Spritzers, Crumb Cake Dark Stampin' Blends, Crumb Cake Light Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin' Blends, Daffodil Delight Light Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Dark Stampin' Blends, Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends, Color Lifter Stampin' Blends, Clear Block B, Clear Block D, Grid Paper, Paper Snips, Stampin' Trimmer, 1-1/4" Circle Punch, Multipurpose Liquid Glue, SNAIL Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Mini Stampin' Dimensionals, Silicone Craft Sheet, Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine, Animal Friends Thinlits, Big Shot Die Brush, Precision Base Plate, Magnetic Platform, Big Shot Platform, Standard Cutting Pads, large binder clip, paper towels, and water.

Here is a link to the directions for the Animal Outing Dusty Rhino Thanks card.

Here are a few tips for working with the Brusho Crystal Colour:

Do NOT open the lids on the containers. The powder is extremely fine and will go everywhere if you do.
Use a push pin, thumbtack, needle, or Paper-Piercing Tool to poke two or three holes in the lids instead. Wipe the tip of the poker with a tissue between colors to prevent spreading color from one container to another.
You may need to sharply tap the bottom of the container to get the powder to come out at first as they are very full of powder. Once some powder has come out, it should be easier to shake out more powder.
Watercolor Paper is really the best paper to use when working with Brusho. It absorbs the water the best and allows the color to spread easily without too much warping of the paper. Shimmery White Cardstock and Whisper White or Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock work well too because they are a little thicker than normal cardstock.
Keep paper towels or tissues handy to dab off excess water and/or to protect your work surface.
Make sure the paper is completely dry before stamping on it or your ink may run. You can speed up the drying of the paper by using a Heat Tool.
Use lots of strong adhesive along the edges of the cardstock or Watercolor Paper to adhere it to your project and keep the edges from curling up.
Store the containers of Brusho in the box they came in to prevent them from tipping over. Put a piece of tape or washi tape across the holes to help keep powder from escaping and to help keep it dry.
Be aware that the powder can stain clothing, carpeting, etc. and be careful when using it and protect your work area.
There really is no right or wrong look with Brusho. Every project will look different depending on the technique you use for adding water, how much powder you use, etc. Just experiment and have fun!