Easy Does It Favor Box

For this week's " ...old,...new" post, I have a video with instructions to create a quick and easy box that would be really cute on your Thanksgiving table. You'll see that I added the ribbon after the video...Let me know if you have any questions!

Supplies:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude (wood) (clear)
Paper: Soft Suede and Very Vanilla card stock, Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Paper
Ink: Cajun Craze Classic
Accessories: 3/8" Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon, Circle Punch (I used 1 3/4"), Scallop Circle( I used Bigz XL Pennant Die scallop circles), Stampin' Sponges

Super Saturday: Super Candy Cane Christmas from Stampin' Up! Box

How about this super cool, tall box to fill with treats this holiday season? Found the directions on a stamping friend's blog, Sharon Johnson.
You’ll need 12 x 12 designer paper... full sheet for the box bottom and 1/2 sheet for the box top.

Box Bottom, using a full 12 x 12″ sheet:

Score at 2 3/4″, repeating at 2 3/4″ intervals. You will have four score lines with a 1" tab left to adhere the box together.

Turn the paper and score once at 2 3/4″.

Cut your slits as you would for any box, removing the narrow piece under the tab.

Fold and adhere box bottom and sides together using Sticky Strip.

Box Top, using a 6 x 12″ piece:

The box top needs to be slightly larger than the box bottom for a smooth fit. Score the box top at 2 7/8" intervals along the long side. Turn and score at 2 7/8" on the short side. Cut slits and adhere box top together.

I tied a piece of "retired" Stampin' Up! ribbon around the top and created a tag with the Two Tags Die embellished with the snowflake stamp from Winter Post and a Big Designer Button in Real Red.

This would be a great box to give filled with votive candles or wrapped candies. Create yours now and be ready for the season of giving!

Supplies:

Stamps: Winter Post

Paper: Candy Cane Christmas Specialty, Real Red 12 x 12, Baja Breeze

Ink: VersaMark

Accessories: White Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, Signo White Gel Pen, Two Tags Die, Big Shot, 5/8" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, crochet thread

Super Saturday: Super Simple Treat Bags

Don't you just love that your rubber stamping and scrapbooking supplies are great for creating what you need for the young and young-at-heart?! The new Waffle Paper from Stampin' Up! helped me to do just that with these treat bags for my niece and nephew for Halloween.


These are SUPER simple!

• I unrolled my black Waffle Paper and cut six inches off the roll.
  
• I folded it in half and used my SNAIL adhesive to adhere the one side and the bottom. (The other side was the fold.)
• I cut a decorative rick rack strip for the bottom using my Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die and adhered it to the bottom with SNAIL.
• I stamped images from Batty for You and punched with a 1 3/8" circle punch and Old Olive Scallop Circles for the backing...attached with SNAIL.
• Dropped some candy in the little bags and tied with ribbon and black string.
• Finished!

Questions? Email me at lisa@inkandinspirations.com

Supplies:
Stamps: Batty for You-116576
Paper: Waffle Paper Assortment 2- 120985, Whisper White-100730 and Old Olive-100072 card stock
Ink: Basic Black-100082, Old Olive-100079 and Pumpkin Pie -105115 Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Punches- 1 3/4 "Scallop Circle-119854, 1 3/8" Circle-119860, Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die-120893, Big Shot-113439, Old Olive Satin Ribbon-117292, black string

Fabulous Friday: Fabulous Ideas from Stampin' Up!

As a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator, I never have to worry about inspiration or project ideas for card making or scrapbooking. Luckily, there are plenty of 3D project ideas available as well. Samples on the website and in our monthly publication are awesome! This little project was in this publication and I was able to recreate it to share it with you today.
If you are interested in learning more about what I do and the benefits of being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator, I'd love to speak with you about it. Read more about it here and call me!

Supplies:
Stamps: Autumn Days-115542, Tiny Tags-w:118091,c:118592
Paper: Very Vanilla and Always Artichoke card stock, Deck the Halls Designer Series Paper-120810
Ink: Soft Suede and Always Artichoke Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Big Shot-113439, Pillow Box Bigz Die-113466, Matchbox Bigz XL Die (for tag)-114890, Sticky Strip-104294, Linen Thread-104199, Jewelry Tag Punch-117190, Paper Piercing Tool-116631

Super Saturday: Candy Cane Christmas Mini Box

The Candy Cane Specialty Designer Paper in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini lends a whimsical feel to your holiday projects.
How about a super simple card and mini box for a tiny treat?

The card went together easily; I let the paper do the work and added a little Dazzling Diamonds for sparkle. The "Merry Christmas" sentiment is from my go-to holiday set words, Many Merry Messages. Yummy Real Red Satin Ribbon completes the look.
Love the Tinsel Trim as a handle for my tiny box also from the Holiday Mini. The tinsel comes in Silver and Clear...the silver is "wired" so you can bend into your desired shape. Really fun! I'll try to get a video up soon on the box. You'll want to make these for any holiday.
Check the supply list for what you'll need and let me know if you have questions.
Supplies:
Stamps: Many Merry Messages-116586
Paper: Real Red-102482 and Whisper White-100730 card stock, Candy Cane Christmas Specialty Designer Paper- 120809
Ink: Real Red Classic-103133
Accessories: Tinsel Trim Silver-120994, Dazzling Diamonds-102023, Two Way Glue Pen-100425, Paper Piercing Tool, 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon-117286

Classes for you at your convenience...join the ink and inspirations Virtual Club!

Fabulous Friday: Fallin' for You

You all know how I love leaving little gifts for my dear. Here's another one he'll get tomorrow...a little treat box with a mini note inside one of those little mini envies that I posted yesterday.
This Day of Gratitude set is great for this time of year but the style lends itself to great versatility for projects year round.
Here are the supplies you'll need to recreate this little ensemble...all from Stampin' Up! available HERE.
Supplies:
Stamps: Day of Gratitude- wood:120835, clear:121148
Paper: Old Olive-100702, Cajun Craze-119684, and Very Vanilla-101650 card stock, Autumn Spice Specialty Designer Paper-120808
Ink: Early Espresso-119670, Cajun Craze-119671, Old Olive-102277, More Mustard -103162Classic
Accessories: Big Shot-113439,Extended Cutting Pads-113478, Bigz XL Box #2 Die, Bigz XL Tasteful Trim Die-120893, Crop-A-Dile-1089362, Vintage Trinkets-118764, 1" Circle Punch-119868, Oval Punches-119863 and 119855

Super Stampin' Up! Saturday: Hostess Pampering

Love this super little box made with Autumn Spice Designer Series Paper? It can be yours as a gift if you host a fun craftin’ get-together with your friends. Learn the how-to and be the recipient of this fun project at your own Stampin’ Up! Party.

Live out of town or out of state? With a qualifying online purchase of $150 or more, you can earn Stampin’ Rewards (which is the equivalent of Hostess Benefits for a home party) and earn FREE product and a FREE stamp set PLUS I’ll send you everything (except for the stamped image) you need to re-create this box.

Don't delay! Contact me for more information!

lisa@inkandinspirations.com

Join the club!

Join my Team!

Versatile Stampin' Up! Designer Series Paper

Today's man-ly project is a little treat I made for my dear one who has been working such long hours! I think I will try and hide it where he will just happen to find it...love doing that :).

Before I show you the "goods", I want to encourage you to sign up for my mailing list! I don't want you to miss out on all the fun stuff that our subscribers receive! It's easy! Just fill out the form here and check your inbox within five minutes to confirm...simple. Do it now! I'll wait :)...

OK... you're back. Now for the share!
I just love the Designer Series Paper from Stampin' Up! It is SO versatile. This paper is from the Nite Owl collection...Halloween paper! But, in true Stampin' Up! fashion, most of the pages in this set have one side that is not JUST for the particular occasion or holiday. Which gives you more for your money...we know how we like that!
The little treat box is made with the Big Shot and the Matchbox Die and I attached some cute little "sweet on you" tags to the ribbon with a Vintage Trinket. I put a couple of miniature chocolates inside... Hope it makes him smile.
Do you ever leave little surprises for someone? Try it and watch the magic!

Supplies:

Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes-115370, Circle Circus-115778, Tiny Tags-wood:118091, clear:118592
Paper: Basic Black-121045, Tangerine Tango-111349 and Whisper White-100730 card stock, Nite Owl Designer Series Paper-123012
Ink: Tangerine Tango-111834 and Basic Black Classic-101179, VersaMark-102283
Accessories: Big Shot-113439, Bigz XL Matchbox Die-114890, Clear embossing powder-109130, Vintage Trinkets-118764, 1/4" Grosgrain Basic Black ribbon-109027, Punches: Medium Jewelry tag-117190, 1 1/4"-119865 and 1 3/8" square-119877, Word Window-119857, Modern Label-119849, Glimmer Brads Basics-121003

Fabulous Friday: Halloween Themed Paper

Love the Halloween paper in the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini, Nite Owl. I have used some prints from the paper as the main images on this card and gift container- once a drink mix container!
Making this for a special friend for Halloween...candy will be added, of course!

Need some fun paper and accessories for your Halloween crafts? Take a look at the supplies here:
Paper: Basic Black-121045, Tangerine Tango-111349, Nite Owl Designer Series Paper-123012
Ink: Basic Black-101179
Accessories: Waffle Paper-120985, Glimmer Basics-121003, Distressing Essentials Kit-118762, Digital images printed from My Digital Studio-118108, 1/4" Black Grosgrain Ribbon-109027

Super Saturday: Stampin' Up! Nite Owl Designer Paper

A super cute project for you today...
I created this Halloween Bingo Game from the Nite Owl Designer Series Paper from the Stampin' Up! Holiday Mini Catalog!
I'm sure that most of you, like me, have a youngster in your life that would love a special little treat like this. It was so easy to put together!
This pack of designer paper has 2 sheets each of 6 designs so I cut the four "bingo"cards from one of the sheets and mounted onto Basic Black card stock. From the other identical sheet, I cut the number squares from one of the bingo cards and punched 1 1/4 " Basic Black squares for mounting these. Then, I used my Big Shot XL Bigz Box #2 and created a little Tangerine Tango box to hold the number squares. I cut the lid off the box for easy access and embellished the front with the little ghostess from Batty for You and a fan fold flower from another print in the designer paper pack.
I found the individually wrapped gumballs at a dollar store and thought these would be perfect for markers. The empty drink bottle was gussied up with more designer paper and ribbon.
Try making a set like this to treat a special young one in your life ...or maybe even for the kid in you!-----Have a great day!
Supplies:
Stamps: Batty for You-116576
Paper: Nite Owl Designer Series Paper-123012, Basic Black card stock-121045
Ink: Basic Black -100082 and Pear Pizzazz (In Color Set of 5- 119801)-Stampin' Write Markers
Accessories: Scallop Edge Border Punch-119882, Scallop Circle Punch-119854, 1 1/4- 119861 and 1 3/8 Circle-119860 Punches, Paper Piercing Tool-116831, Basic Black 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon-115605, Cutter Kit-106958, Big Shot-113439, Extended Cutting Pads-113478, Box #2 Bigz XL Die-114518

Man(ic) Monday: Tribute to Frankie and Mary

How about a tribute to this green fellow born in the mind of British author, Mary Shelley?

Today is the anniversary of the birth date of the Frankenstein creator. Born August 30,1797, Mary began writing Frankenstein at the age of 18.
This little box was fashioned after one I saw in a scrapbooking magazine and is made from a 12 x 12 piece of Old Olive card stock. some circle punches, and a free handed hairline on Basic Black card stock. Isn't this a cute little treat box?

Leave a post here in the comment section if you'd like more details! ---Lisa :)

ink and inspirations: Fourth of July Party Box

Hi everyone!
Here's a quick and easy little box for your table just in time for Independence Day.
And, even a video with the how-to!

Today is the last day to order those retiring stamp sets and accessories! Check my left sidebar on my blog for the links to the lists of what is available. You can place you order in my ONLINE STORE!

Enjoy the video and let me know if you have questions! Thanks for watching---Lisa :)

Stampin' Up! Digital Download: Mini Project Box

Good Monday to all!
Today I have one of stamp club projects to share. This mini box was created from a Stampin' Up! digital download that is available for purchase.
After trimming my sheet of Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper(117161) to 8.5 x 11", I was able to print the template directly onto my paper. Some simple cutting and scoring made the box go together easily. I added a little tag using images from Tiny Tags (118091-wood, 118592-clear) and punched with the Medium Jewelry Tag Punch(117190) and attached that to 1/4" Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon(109038). The flower is made with punched Scallop Circles(109043) and a the smallest flower cut with my Big Shot(113439) and the Flower Folds Biz XL Die(115970). I hope to have a video posted with that process soon!

This file is available for purchase to use as an addition to My Digital Studio or with other software programs that supports .jpg and .png files and layers.
The Mini Project Boxes download (120171) comes with two mini boxes and two digital designer papers. Click here to access the online store then click on Digital Crafting then My Digital Downloads to see all the wonderful files available.
Happy Creating!---Lisa

Stampin' Up! Sweet Pea Gift Ensemble

Good morning all!
I wanted to share this little gift box of cards that I made from our best friend's mom who turned 95 last week! She is amazing! I wanted to give her something that she might be able to use so I came up with this little gift box of cards using papers from the Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack from the 2010 Occasions Mini.
I used strips of the designer paper on the Sahara Sand card base and chose different sentiments from the Teeny Tiny Wishes stamp set. I used some retired Sahara Sand ribbon on the cards, but the box is adorned with Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain.
I love putting gifts like these together. Something from the heart, you know? What types of handmade gifts do you like to give? Leave a comment here and share it with us!

Have a wonderful day!---Lisa
Join My Team! Purchase the Starter Kit at 15% off! Order online; 24/7!

Supplies:
Stamps: Teeny Tiny Wishes(115370)
Paper: Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack (117161), Old Olive(100172), Whisper White(100730), Sahara Sand(105328) card stock
Ink: Old Olive Classic(102277)
Accessories: Sweet Pea Stitched Felt (117266), Old Olive 5/8" grosgrain ribbon(109054), Modern Label Punch(116630), Word Window Punch(105090), uniball Signo Gel Pen(105021)

Stampin' Up! Valentine: Another Treat Box

Hi everyone!

Here is another little treat box made with the base just like the one in my previous video HERE.
This version leaves the top of the box open and has a tiny handle. :) I've used the new Sending Love Specialty Paper the Pinking Hearts Border Punch, and the I{Heart} Hearts set from the Occasions Mini. Purchase this stamp set now through February 28th and Stampin' Up! will donate $2 from the sale of every set sold to the American Red Cross in Haiti.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!---Lisa

Supplies:
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts
Paper: Real Red and Very Vanilla CS, Sending Love Specialty Paper
Ink: Real Red Classic
Accessories: Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Gold Brads, Paper Crimper, Pretty in Pink Satin Ribbon, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain
Purchase any of these supplies HERE!

Inklings:

• Paper filler is scraps of Sending Love DSP run through my crimper and then cut into tiny strips.
• The handle is the strip that is left over after punching the Pinking Hearts Border from a 1" strip of cardstock!
  

Stampin' Up! Valentine: Easy Treat Box

Hi everyone! I have been really working hard to work through some technical issues that I am having with my videos! I finally got my second video uploaded! Check it out for directions to make this cute treat box!

Stampin' Up! supplies to create this little treat box:

Stamps: With All My Heart

Paper: Pretty in Pink and Whisper White CS, Sweet Pea Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink: Pretty in Pink and Old Olive Classic

Accessories and Tools: Full Heart and Scalloped Oval Punches, Crop-A-Dile, Pretty in Pink 5/8" Satin Ribbon, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Folder

Purchase supplies for this project here! Thanks for stopping by! ---Lisa

Stampin' Up! Holiday: Easy Thanksgiving Favor

Hi everyone! Just a quick post this morning to show you this easy peasy table favor using the Bigz XL Box#2 Die, the Autumn Days Stamp Set, and Autumn Harvest Rub Ons. The box is cut from Textured Crushed Curry Cardstock and assembled with the lid tucked inside. (Autumn Harvest Rub On added to the front panel before assembling.) Pheasant stamped in Soft Suede, cut out and mounted onto the inside back so that it peeks up over the edge. Almonds in a Cello Bag tied with Natural Hemp Twine and Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain complete the box. Everything but the almonds from Stampin' Up! ;) Have a great day!--Lisa

Holiday Extravaganza Sale...Product up to 50% off! November 23-30!

Box inspiration: Angie Juda

Stamps: Autumn Days
Paper: Crushed Curry Textured
Ink: Soft Suede Classic
Accessories: Soft Suede Polka Dot Grosgrain, Autumn Harvest Rub Ons, Medium Cello Bags, Natural Hemp Twine

Twick or Tweet: Halloween Fun For Everyone

Hello all!

Hope you've had a nice weekend! We made a quick trip to San Antonio this weekend with our daughter. The weather was a bit dreary, but it was nice to get away. Enjoyed brunch at Mi Tiera in the Market Square...yum! Don't miss it if you are ever in the area!

I'd like to share the projects we made at my Kids' Halloween Class this evening.


The pumpkin basket made with the Big Shot and the Pillow Box Die is just darling and the tutorial is available at Splitcoaststampers by Lynn Put. The "boo" Box is a 2,4,6,8 box and card is a shaker card using beads and a Sweet Treat Cup from the Holiday Mini.
Here's a close up...
I love working up these fun projects for kids and their moms to create. It's great to see them work as a team!
Have a great week!--Lisa

Inklings:

• For a 2,4,6,8 box: Cut a piece of cardstock in half so that it measures 5 1/2 x 4 1/4. Score on the the long side at 2, 4,6, and 8 inches. Then turn the CS and score at 2". Fold and crease on all score lines. Cut off the tiny rectangle formed by the 8" score intersection and then cut on each of the folds from the bottom up to the 2" fold line forming tabs that you can tape to adhere the box together. Clear as mud?? e-mail me :)
• Watercolor pencils are great to use with kids! Blender pens help to spread the color to fill in the image.

supplies: Stampin' Up!

Stamps: Twick or Tweet, All Holidays

Paper: Cast A Spell DSP; Perfect Plum, Old Olive, Only Orange, Green Galore, Whisper White, Basic BlackCS

Ink: Black Stazon, Only Orange, Garden Green CSPs

Accessories: Sweet Treat Cups, Cutter Kit, Clear and Black Chunky Glitter, Bead Duo, Waercolor Pencils, Blender Pens, Punches: Modern Label, Word Window, 1/2" circle, 1" circle, 1 3/4" circle, Photo Corners, Bigz Die Simple Letters, Big Shot

Boo Who?

Good Monday to all! Hope everyone had a great weekend!

Yesterday afternoon was my "You've Been Boo'd" Class and these are the projects the ladies created. Included in the class was a pack of the Cast A Spell Designer Series Paper(115677) and participants were able to choose the papers from their pack for each project. Images from the Twick or Tweet Stamp Set(116497) from the Holiday Mini were used to embellish the projects: a generous sized box to hold all the goodies, cello bag(102757) topper made with the Top Note Die(113463), a pillow box, and a Boo banner created with the XL Bigz Pennant Die(113483). Most of the ladies had a special family in mind that they will surprise with these fun gifts filled with Halloween treats!

I conducted a search to find the poem and created this version with the fabulous new My Digital Studio(118108) which will be available for purchase on October 1st! Lots of fun and so easy to use! I gave class participant a copy to accompany their treats. :)

Thanks for stopping by today!----Lisa :)

All Products: Stampin' Up!

Box design by Dawn Griffith

Razzle Dazzle Gift

Hello All!

Here is a gift I've made for my sister using Lauren Meader's Filed with Flair My Timeless Template, the new In Colors, and the Razzle Dazzle stamp set from Stampin' Up! The Razzleberry Lemonade DSP is darling and so bright and cheery...really adds to this set. The box has six cards and envelopes that she can customize with her own sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments...makes my day! ---Lisa

All supplies: Stampin' Up!

Card Sketch Inspired by Kristina Werner

Stamps: Razzle Dazzle

Paper: Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Soft Suede, Whisper White CS, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP

Ink: Soft Suede, Melon Mambo, Crushed Curry, Rich Razzleberry Classic Ink and In Color Markers

Accessories: Crushed Curry Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon , Backgrounds I Texturz Plate, Big Shot, Cutter Kit, Eyelet Border Punch