Monday, January 31, 2022

Sweet Talk Valentine Scrapbook Pages

 

Hi Friends!


I've got some fun Valentine Scrapbook pages for you today :).


I just LOVE all of the fun, bright, bold colors and images in this designer series paper and stamp set.  I hope you do, too!!




We start our first page with a Basic White base, then added two pieces of the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the bottom and side of our page.  We also added a half-sheet of Real Red card stock to our page.


You can check out all of the fun images and colors in this DSP below. 


And.... YOU CAN CLICK ON ANY OF THE IMAGES BELOW TO TAKE YOUR DIRECTLY TO MY ONLINE STORE!!




Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper  157616




Next, we punched a scalloped edge heart out of Highland Heather card stock using the Heart Punch Pack and added it to our page.


We also die-cut a label from Basic White card stock using the Sweet Hearts Dies.  Then, we stamped an "X" and an "O" in Highland Heather ink on the white tag using the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set.  You can buy this stamp set and dies separately, or save 10% when you buy them in the bundle.


We also stamped "Happy Valentine's Day" in Real Red ink on Basic White card stock, cut it out with our Paper Snips and added it to the tag with Mini Dimensionals.


Finally, we tied a Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon bow thru our tag and added two Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to our heart.



Heart Punch Pack 151292


Sweet Hearts Dies 157623


Sweet Conversations Stamp Set 157618


Sweet Conversations Bundle 157624


Real Red Faux Linen Ribbon 158129


Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels 158130





Here's a closer look at the fun stripes in this Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper, as well as the row of hearts we die-cut using the Sweet Hearts Dies.  You can use the six inside hearts that are die-cut with this die on another project (see how we used one on the page below!).

 
Here's a look at our 2nd page....




Again, we started with a Basic White base and added two more pieces of the Sweet Talk Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the bottom and side of our page, along with another half-sheet of the Real Red card stock.  The hardest part for me was trying to decide which patterns in this DSP to use on these pages!  I loved them all!



At the top of this page, we punched another Highland Heather heart using the Heart Punch Pack and adhered it to our page.


Next, we stamped "Happy to have you in my life" in Real Red ink and the heart in Highland Heather ink using the Sweet Conversations Stamp Set.


We die-cut the heart with the coordinating Sweet Hearts Dies and the sentiment using the Tasteful Labels Dies


Do you see that tiny Real Red heart??  That's from the die we cut for the page above.  We also added an Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewel to our heart, along with a Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon bow to our sentiment.


Tasteful Labels Dies  152886


Gorgeous Grape Sheer Ribbon  154572


 I hope you enjoyed these pages!


I'd love to have you join us at our next Scrapbook Class!


 Each month, we make three 12x12 scrapbook pages....  a coordinating 2-page spread, and then a single page spread that coordinates with the next month's single page spread.  It works out great!


If you'd like to join us at our next Scrapbook Class, this class meets on the last Tuesday of the month from 6-8pm.


Our next class meets on Tuesday, February 22. 

 RSVPs are due by Sunday, February 13.






I hope you have an Inkspired day!


Tuesday, January 25, 2022

Friendly Hello Island Vibes Card

 

Hi Friends!


Here's a swap card I made a few weeks ago for a Sale-a-Bration swap I participated in.  I wanted to make something fun and bright to help me remember summer on these very cold, winter days!!




I started my card with a Daffodil Delight card base, then added a layer of Granny Apple Green card stock, followed by a layer of the Friendly Hello Designer Series Paper (DSP).


The Friendly Hello DSP comes with the Friendly Hello Stamp Set - you can get both of these items for FREE with a $100 order during Sale-a-Bration!  These are some of my favorite products in the Sale-a-Bration offering this year!!  The DSP is just gorgeous - there isn't a pattern I don't LOVE!! - and the stamp set is awesome, too!!  It's one of those sets that you can "make your own DSP" with just by stamping :).  You can get the idea of what I mean by that in this blog post here.


Next, I tied a White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon bow around the card.  The whispy texture to this ribbon worked perfectly on this card.


You can click on any of the images below to take you directly to my online store.


Friendly Hello Stamp Set & Designer Series Paper  159990
(FREE with a $100 order during Sale-a-Bration!)



White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon  151326




Next, I stamped "Hello friend" in Granny Apple Green ink on Basic White card stock, die-cut the sentiment with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and added it to the card with Dimensionals..  The sentiment can be found in the Friendly Hello Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set (see above).


I also added a couple of Elegant Faceted Gems to the sentiment.  It just needed a little sparkle!!


Stitched So Sweetly Dies  151690


Elegant Faceted Gems  152464






Finally, I colored the palms in Granny Apple Green ink and the pot in Daffodil Delight ink using the Brights Stampin' Write Markers and stamped on Basic White card stock.  This image can be found in the Island Vibes Sale-a-Bration Stamp Set - yours FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration.  This image was also die-cut with the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and added to the card with Dimensionals.


Island Vibes Stamp Set (FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration!)  158096


Brights Stampin' Write Markers  147157



I hope you enjoyed this card!


And...    Don't forget.....


YOU'LL EARN AN ENTRY INTO MY DRAWING TO WIN A CALMING CAMELLIA STAMP SET WITH EVERY $50 ORDER DURING SALE-A-BRATION!!  

DRAWING WILL HAPPEN ON OUR FIRST FACEBOOK LIVE IN MARCH!!





 
I hope you were Inkspired today!!
 


Friday, January 21, 2022

Facebook Friday - The Calming Camellia Stamp Set

 

Here's the Facebook Live Video (or Frillici Friday Video) I did today...


I broadcast live (most!) every Friday at 11:30am EST on the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio Facebook Group.


If you can't catch it live, I'll upload the recording here and on the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio Youtube Channel.  And...  if you're not already a member of the Gathering Inkspiration Stamp Studio Facebook Group, pop on over and ask to become a member!  


New people are always welcome!


Get your name entered into the drawing to win the....


IRIDESCENT RHINESTONES.....   on our next Facebook Live!!

Iridescent Rhinestones 158130



Here's how.....


and....


SIGN UP FOR MY EMAIL LIST!!

You also receive a free tutorial valued at $15!!
You can join my email list here!


Drawing will happen on our next Facebook Live at 11:30am EST on Friday, February 4.




This week, I demo'd 2 fun projects featuring the Calming Camellia Stamp Set (and.... gave you lots of other great info, too)!!



plus... we drew for the WINNERS of the Awesome Otters Stamp Set (congratulations to Kathy H) and Champagne Rhinestones (congratulations to Deb N)!!
  

Wow!!  What a great day!!



Here are the projects I demo'd today.....



This first project features these great Stampin' Up! products....

Calming Camellia Stamp Set (FREE Host Set with a $300 order during SAB!!) 158117 
Flowers of Home Dies 157938
Ornate Frames Dies 150664
Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder  152718
Simply Marbelous DSP (FREE with a $50 order during SAB!!) 158128
Iridescent Rhinestone Jewels  158130
Glittered Organdy Ribbon  156408
Balmy Blue Ink Pad  147105
Balmy Blue Card Stock  146982
Basic White Card Stock 159276


Card stock cuts for this project:

card base = 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2"
balmy blue card stock = 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" and 3 1/8" x 4 1/8"
dsp = 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
basic white = 3" x 4" and 4" x  5 1/4"


Here's a peak at our next card.....




This next project features these great Stampin' Up! products.... 

Calming Camellia Stamp Set (FREE Host Set with a $300 order during SAB!!) 158117 
Tasteful Labels Dies 152886
Vellum Layering Designs 157764
Artistry Blooms Sequins  152477
White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon 151326
Bermuda Bay Ink Pad  147096
Bermuda Bay Card Stock  131197
Basic White Card Stock 159276


Card stock cuts for this project:

card base = 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4"
vellum = 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"
bermuda bay card stock = 1" x 3 3/4", 7/8" x 3 3/4" (2), 3/4" x 3 3/4" (2)
basic white card stock = 4" x 5 1/4"




 You can learn more about all of these projects (and the products used to make them, PLUS..... LOTS of other good stuff, too!!) on the Facebook Live video here.....


direct video link:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R1gFv6wovQ



REMEMBER...  if you put in an order ($30 minimum) by midnight on Wednesday, February 2, I'll send you the projects I demo'd in the video for FREE!!  



And.... your name is entered into the drawing to win the Special Moments Stamp Set!


Special Moments Stamp Set  (FREE with a $100 order during SAB!!)  158081




You must use Host Code  3SZN4XQZ


That's how I'll know you ordered!!  







Bump your order up to at least $50, and you automatically receive A FREE EMBELLISHMENT OR A 16 PROJECT PDF TUTORIAL, TOO (you choose!). 



AND....  A SALE-A-BRATION CHOICE (thru February 28!!).
 


PLUS!!!!!! 


YOU EARN AN ENTRY INTO THE DRAWING TO WIN A CALMING CAMELLIA STAMP SET WITH EVERY $50 ORDER DURING SALE-A-BRATION, TOO!!





(Special note..... Only use the Host Code on orders under $150.  If your order is over $150, don't use the Host Code so that you can get your own Host Rewards.  I'll still send you the cards & free embellishment and enter your name in the drawing, too!!

 
I hope you were Inkspired today!!



Monday, January 17, 2022

Demo Design Dream Team January PDF Tutorials

 

January 2022

Demo Design Dream Team PDF Tutorials


Introducing this month's.....


Demo Design Dream Team Tutorial Bundle!!



This is an amazingly talented group of demonstrators that are collaborating on a 16-project tutorial each month!!  Each project includes written, step by step instructions with photos, measurements and product lists.



This month, we created lots of fun projects for you featuring our new Sale-a-Bration products.
 
 
  You're going to love these projects!!



Here's a closer look at my project for the month...



You have several ways of receiving this tutorial.....


1 - Order $50 from my online store between January 1 -31, 2022, 
and you receive the PDF for FREE!!  


Just make sure to use Host Code 3SZN4XQZ when you order online 

 

(unless your order is over $150 - don't use the host code, so that you can get the host rewards on your order. I'll still send you the PDF Tutorial, too)!!



2 - Join my Team!  They always get them for FREE!!


I hope you have an Inkspired day!!


Thursday, January 13, 2022

Sunshine & Rainbows 2022 Calendars

 

Here are some fun calendars I made recently for all of my club members and team members!!


I LOVE making cute little gift items like this.... it just makes me happy to put a smile on someone's face with these fun little treat ideas :).



I started the calendar base with a piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock that measures 4 1/4" x 11" and scored it at 5 1/2" (just like a regular card base!).  Next, I cut a piece of Misty Moonlight card stock measuring 5" x 4 1/4" and scored it (along the 5" side) at 1", 2 1/2" and 4".  Put adhesive on the back side of the two 1" tabs on either end and adhere to the bottom inside of the "card base", making a mountain fold at the 2 1/2" score mark.




Next, I added a 4 1/4" x 3" piece of our super-cute new Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper  (DSP) to the bottom of the calendar piece.  The stripes and polka dot patterns worked perfectly for these calendars!


You can get this DSP for FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration (now thru February 28!!)



You can click on any of the images below to take you directly to my Online Store!!



Sunshine & Rainbows Designer Series Paper  158126 (FREE with a $50 order during Sale-a-Bration)




Then, I die-cut a piece of Granny Apple Green card stock using the Scalloped Contours Dies and adhered it to the Misty Moonlight piece.  Next, I tied a piece of Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon  around the calendar and tied it in a knot.


Scalloped Contours Dies  155560


Polished Pink Open Weave Ribbon  155714





Next, I stamped "you are perfectly unique" from the In Symmetry Stamp Set in Misty Moonlight ink on Basic White card stock.  I die-cut this circle, along with the Misty Moonlight scallop circle behind it, using the Layering Circles Dies.  Adhere the circles together and add them to the piece with Dimensionals.

I also added a couple of the Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the top of the piece (for a little sparkle!)


Finally, I cut a 3 1/8" x 2 3/5" piece of Granny Apple Green card stock, adhered it behind the calendar and then adhered the calendar to the base.


In Symmetry Stamp Set  155140


Layering Circles Dies  151770


Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels  158130





You can order these Mini Tear-Off Calendars at tayloredexpressions.com.  
They come in sets of 10.


I hope you enjoyed these calendars!!


And....  I hope you were Inkspired today :).




Make sure to use Host Code:

3SZN4XQZ


when you order over $50 to receive a surprise gift from me!!