What happened to May?

May 29, 2023May 30, 2023 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Wow – I can’t believe how time flies when you’re busy!!! I’m still helping out at the salon and quilting for my customers, so my stampin’ time has been limited to preparing for the in-house classes. This weekend, I was working on my team swaps – it felt so good to be creative! For this particular swap, I had to choose one of the many new bundles in the new catalogue. I decided to use the Little Monkey bundle as my theme, and I also included the Online exclusive stamp set, “Tropical Leaf”, as well as the clouds from “Playing in the Rain”, also from the new catalogue.

I stamped the leaves on Granny Apple Green Card stock, with Granny Apple Green ink and the little monkey is hanging out on a window sheet. The die for the sentiment is from the Cheerful Daisies Dies. So cute!! Check out the YouTube tutorial here

Supply List

Little Monkey Bundle (English)

[161379]

Playing In The Rain Bundle (English)

[160551]

Cheerful Daisies Dies

[161296]

Tropical Leaf Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[161242]

Boho Blue 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161724]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

[161665]

Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad

[147113]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154885]

Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161673]

Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161674]

Stampin’ Blends Medium Deep Combo

[159461]

Stampin’ Blends Deep Combo Pack

[158152]

Window Sheets

[142314]

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click here to view a complete list of our current DSP selection

You still have until June 10th, to subscribe to June’s Paper Pumpkin, the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit.

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. AND…

Want to make your cards even more stylish? Get the coordinating dies* add-on! Stamp and die cut your vase
and floral images for extra elegant centrepieces on your cards! Add-ons are live during the subscription period but only available while supplies lasts.

• 3 dies: Largest die: 1-1/2” x 1-1/2” (3.8 x 3.8 cm). Item number 163192. $8.25

3D Projects · CanadianDemonstrator · easter egg · Paper Crafting · Specials

Cutest Ever Easter Egg Treat Box

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

I saw this little box on Peggy Murwen’s post today and thought it was just the thing for my family on Easter weekend. It looks complicated but it is surprisingly easy.

For the Base, You need a piece of cardstock that is 3-1/2 x 6, and 4 pieces of designer paper that are 2″x 3″, scored at 3/4″ on one end. The scoring directions for the base are as per the template.

These are the products that I used

Country Bouquet Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160377]

Easter Bunny Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[160272]

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

Stylish Shapes Dies

[159183]

Very Best Trio Punch

[159878]

Paper Trimmer

[152392]

Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[150673]

Granny Apple Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146990]

Dandy Designs 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[160836]

Multipurpose Liquid Glue

[110755]

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154887]

Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154883]

Polished Pink Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155520]

Tahitian Tide Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[159221]

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

[132708]

Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad

[147095]

A reminder that the “Last Chance Sale” starts today. You can check out the discounts of up to 60% in these two files.

Last Chance for Annual Catalogue

Last Chance for Spring Mini

I hope you try this cutie patootie Easter Egg treat box. All the best to you and yours on this Easter Weekend.

CanadianDemonstrator · Paper Crafting · Paper Pumpkin · Sale-a-bration · Specials

Fall 2022 Seasonal Sale @ Stampin’Up!

November 16, 2022 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between 15 and 18 November 2022, select products from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be on sale with the following discounts:

10% off all punches
15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
20% off all dies
20% off all embossing folders
20% off all non-specialty and non-assortment Designer Series Paper

With the season of giving upon us, this is a great opportunity to buy gifts for your fellow crafting enthusiasts, or to stock up on supplies for all your upcoming handmade projects. Remember, this sale is for four days only! Don’t miss out!

Good Things Come in Small Packages

COMING SOON!!

The new January – April 2023 Mini catalogue is almost here!! If you’d like to be on my mailing list for one of these new gems + the new Sale-a-bration (January – February), please let me know by sending me a quick email, and I’d be happy to pop one out to you as soon as they arrive in the next few weeks.

CanadianDemonstrator · Paper Crafting · Sale-a-bration · Specials

Craft for a Cause – Nourish & Flourish Kit

July 10, 2022 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Help us make a difference with the Nourish & Flourish Kit! Food scarcity is an issue facing communities across the globe. And with your help, Stampin’ Up! hopes to make a difference. With every Nourish & Flourish kit purchased by you, we’re donating $4CDN to organizations fighting to end food scarcity. Each kit comes with printed die-cut sentiments in Dutch, English, French, and German.

Kit includes:
* Designed projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
* 9 printed envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Coordinating insulated 9″ x 6-1/2″ x 6-1/4″ (22.9 x 16.5 x 15.9 cm) lunch bag

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Pool Party, Shaded Spruce

Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!

Yesterday, I was thrilled to be able to open the Nourish & Flourish Kit. I will post the link to my Youtube tutorial below. For each of the three different designs, I did the original design from the kit, as well as two alternatives. I kept it simple, as I was flying by the seat of my pants, but I was happy with the results. I hope you like them.

A new kit just landed at Stampin’ Up!

How cute is this?? This new kit is called “The Best Remedy “. I can hardly wait til mine arrives.

Kit Includes:

The Best Remedy Photopolymer Stamp Set
Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Spot
9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
9 coordinating envelopes
1 clear block
Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Polished Pink, Starry Sky

It’s Sale-a-bration Time again!

The more you spend, the more you can get for free! Some products can be earned after spending $60 or more, others can be earned after spending $120 or more. Plus, you can mix and match the products you earn! For example, if you spend $180, you can choose one $120 product and one $60 product, or you can choose three $60 products. Contact me for more information or to answer any questions you may have.

CanadianDemonstrator · Paper Pumpkin · Specials

Free Shipping One Day Only

April 20, 2022 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Time to stock up and save on your favorite **Stampin’ Up!** products! What’s the big occasion? On 21 April only, we are offering **FREE** shipping on orders subtotaling $100 CAD or more. **This incredible deal lasts for 24 hours only**, so head over to http://www.crittersnink.stampinup.net and take advantage of this great gift of free shipping.

This month’s Host Code is SJYBJFVK. Please use this code if your purchase is under $200 (before tax and shipping), and you will receive a handmade Thank you card, and your name will be entered into a draw at the end of the month for a gift. If your order is over $200, don’t use the Host Code, as you will receive product credit from Stampin’ Up! in your order. You will still receive the handmade card and be entered into the draw.

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day – FREE Shipping ONE day only

March 16, 2021 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Hello again! I hope you are well. Another busy week has flown by, with lots of quilting and crafting, I’m happy to say. I hope you found time to craft, too.

If you’re looking to replenish your craft supplies, I have some exciting news for you. Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 17th) only, there will be FREE shipping in my online store on orders over $65. And if you use the host code 42XFPDNQ, too, I will send you a thank you gift next month. Yes, on this occasion double-dipping IS allowed!
Please click here to start shopping…

…but remember, don’t check out until after 2am Wednesday morning and make sure your shopping is completed by 1:59am on Thursday morning. (This is based on Stampin’ Up’s 24 hour cycle which is in Mountain Time)

As always, if you need help placing your order, feel free to email me, call me or text me (613)922-5123

birthday · Jan-June Mini 2021 · Paper Crafting · Sale-a-bration · Specials

Pretty Perennial Greetings

February 23, 2021 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

I absolutely love the versatility of this stamp set. I decided that we could use a little spring, as winter storms blow in, this month, so here are my February Team Swaps. If anyone is interested in doing a group swap with me, let me know – I love sending and receiving cards each month.

Tone on Tone projects usually call my name. Even when I’m quilting, I’ll often opt for a tone on tone look. In this card, I used Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Daffodil Delight and Magenta Madness ink, on the same colour of cardstock to create the base flowers. I used the open petal die to cut out the matching piece for the top of the flower, and the flower die for the larger flower. My card base is Granny Apple Green. I used the Pinewood Planks embossing folder, on a piece of Basic White, as my matte. My greetings are from the Many Messages, stamp set.

Just a reminder that Sale-a-Bration ends this weekend. Choose your free product with every $60 purchase

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THE BIGGEST STAMP SALE OF THE YEAR IS ALMOST HERE!

September 21, 2020 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

Are you ready? The biggest stamp sale of the year is coming up on 23 September!

For 24 hours on 23 September—from 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT) online a select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount.

Take advantage of the advance notice and send me your wish list by Tuesday evening, or place your order yourself, online, using the September host code E4S6EAVE.

Sale prices listed below are only valid only during the flash sale period. If there is a discrepancy in pricing, the Stampin’ Up! website will be deemed the correct price.

High Tide Photopolymer Stamp Set [143006] $35.00 29.95	Waterfront Photopolymer Stamp Set [146386] $23.00 19.55	Swirly Frames Photopolymer Stamp Set [146519] $29.00 24.65	Make A Difference Photopolymer Stamp Set [146676] $37.00 31.45
Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $29.00 24.65	Butterfly Gala Photopolymer Stamp Set [148580] $29.00 24.65	Bloom & Grow Photopolymer Stamp Set [149229] $35.00 29.75	Friend Like You Photopolymer Stamp Set [149237] $29.00 24.65
Beautiful Friendship Photopolymer Stamp Set [149252] $30.00 25.50	Inspiring Iris Photopolymer Stamp Set [149268] $29.00 24.65	Family Party Photopolymer Stamp Set [149379] $30.00 25.50	Perfectly Plaid Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [149418] $23.00 19.55
Here’s A Card Cling Stamp Set [149438] $30.00 25.50	Floral Essence Photopolymer Stamp Set [149450] $23.00 19.55	To A Wild Rose Photopolymer Stamp Set [149452] $35.00 29.75	Snowman Season Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150458] $24.00 20.40
Snow Front Photopolymer Stamp Set [150483] $30.00 25.50	Tags Tags Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set (En) [150508] $29.00 24.65	Itty Bitty Christmas Cling Stamp Set (En) [150513] $30.00 25.50	Nature’s Beauty Cling Stamp Set [150528] $29.00 24.65
Dandelion Wishes Cling-Mount Stamp Set [151345] $27.00 22.95	Grace’s Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151513] $24.00 20.40	Under My Umbrella Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151518] $22.00 18.70	Special Someone Photopolymer Stamp Set [151643] $23.00 19.55
My Meadow Photopolymer Stamp Set [151650] $29.00 24.65	Dressed To Impress Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [151666] $24.00 20.40	Moving Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152496] $23.00 19.55	A Grand Kid Cling Stamp Set (English) [152500] $29.00 24.65
Comfort & Hope Cling Stamp Set (English) [152509] $29.00 24.65	Ridiculously Awesome Cling Stamp Set [152512] $30.00 25.50	Hooray To You Cling Stamp Set [152533] $23.00 19.55	Zany Zebras Cling Stamp Set [152536] $26.00 22.10
Happiest Of Birthdays Cling Stamp Set (English) [152539] $26.00 22.10	Loyal Leaves Cling Stamp Set [152544] $31.00 26.35	Camouflage Cling Background Stamp [152547] $23.00 19.55	Whiskey Business Cling Stamp Set (English) [152550] $26.00 22.10
Campology Cling Stamp Set [152553] $30.00 25.50	Stacked Stone Cling Background Stamp [152556] $23.00 19.55	Massive Thanks Cling Stamp Set [152578] $30.00 25.50	Sending Sunshine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152592] $23.00 19.55
Embrace Each Moment Cling Stamp Set [152594] $30.00 25.50	Drybrush Cling Background Stamp [152599] $23.00 19.55	Queen Anne’s Lace Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [152607] $23.00 19.55	Textured Essentials Cling Stamp Set [152612] $31.00 26.35
Walk In The Woods Cling Stamp Set (English) [152618] $29.00 24.65	Borders Abound Cling Stamp Set [152627] $29.00 24.65	Senior Years Cling Stamp Set (English) [152630] $27.00 22.95	Many Mates Cling Stamp Set (English) [152633] $31.00 26.35
From All Of Us Cling Stamp Set (English) [152641] $29.00 24.65	Game On Cling Stamp Set (English) [152646] $26.00 22.10	Seaside View Cling Stamp Set [152651] $26.00 22.10	Way To Goat Cling Stamp Set (English) [152657] $26.00 22.10
His Love Cling Stamp Set (English) [152660] $30.00 25.50	Pretty Parasol Photopolymer Stamp Set [152663] $22.00 18.70	Gorgeous Posies Cling Stamp Set (En) [153289] $26.00 22.10	Zoo Globe Photopolymer Stamp Set [153303] $23.00 19.55
Basket Of Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set [153305] $23.00 19.55	Celebration Of Tags Photopolymer Stamp Set [153307] $29.00 24.65	Framed For You Cling Stamp Set (English) [153591] $26.00 22.10

birthday · Paper Crafting · Sale-a-bration · Specials

Happy Birthday to You

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Lise Taber - Critters'n Ink, Independent Stampin' Up! DemonstratorLeave a comment

This Sale-a-bration Stamp set can be yours, FREE with a $60 purchase. I’m very excited that as of February 4th, there will also be a die set available for this stamp set. Life is Good!!

Card Base – Basic Gray – 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 – score at 4 1/4″
Matte – Flirty Flamingo 4 x 5 1/4″
Card front – Whisper White -3 3/4′ x 5 “
Scrap Whisper White – cake stamp (fussy cut)

I used the 2″ circle punch to punch a circle from the Flirty Flamingo. It’s going to be covered with the Whisper White, so it doesn’t matter where you punch.

I then ran the Flirty Flamingo circle through the Big Shot, in the Scripty embossing folder. Because this is a 3D Embossing folder, you might want to consider purchasing the 3D embossing plate, as it eliminates the need for shims when running through the Big Shot. I can’t do without it.

I stamped the Cake stamp with Basic Gray, onto some Whisper White, coloured it with Light and Dark Flirty Flamingo, and Old Olive Stampin’ Blends, then fussy cut it out.

A little Wink of Stella, on the flowers,and voila!! I also used a bit of Wink with some basic gray ink, to highlight the cake.

I put the cake cut out on Stampin’ Dimensionals, to give the card some “oomph”.

Isn’t it beautiful?

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