Hello! What a night of storms here in Indiana! I received a tornado warning on my phone at 2:30a but I don't keep my phone in my bedroom when I sleep. So we slept right through it. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing!

Here's the Birthday Invite I made for my son's party. Nothing big, we just invited 3 friends from school to come with us to Incredible Pizza Company (which indeed incredible and overwhelming at times!) to eat, play and eat some more! My D got to bring a friend also and Grandma came along for the ride.

I love the Owl Builder Punch with all it's versatility! I found this penguin online and knew I had to make Gman's invites. He loves penguins.

Stamp Set: Make a Wish

Ink: Marina Mist

Paper: Marina Mist, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White

Acc: Scallop Square Duo Bigz, Chevron Emb. Folder, Owl Builder Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, scrap DSP, retired Pom Pom ribbon

Have a GREAT day!

Sale-a-Bration Has Started!!

You know... I meant to post something on Monday and the week has just flown by! How does it do that? Anyways, Sale-a-Bration has started with Stampin' Up! I love this yearly special. I LOVE getting FREE stuff when you were going to buy some stuff anyways. Can't beat that!

The choices this year are awesome. The Designer Series Paper is beautiful and so is the Ribbon and Button Combo. I think Pool Party is going to be really popular this year.

I have a card that I made for the SUDSOL Sale-a-Bration Swap, but I haven't received the other cards yet. So I will show you a card with a NEW Birthday stamp set from the NEW Spring Catalog. We'll be making this card Friday evening at PMS Night! 

Love the colors too! 

Stamp Set: Make a Wish

Ink: Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals, Gumball Green

Paper: Raspberry Ripple, Whisper White, 2012-2014 In Color Designer Series Paper Pack

Acc: Raspberry Ripple Stitched Ribbon, Gemstones, Finishing Touches Edgelit, Modern Label Punch, Stampin' Up! Markers

If you're local and you would like to join us then email me for directions! We'd love to have you.

Have a GREAT week!

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Happy New Year!

Stampin' Up! Has a GREAT Valentine Promotion. The kids and I will start thinking about what they want to make for their Valentines to give to their classmates. We might use smarties or possibly pencils. I have some gum left over from Holiday Crafts so we can always decorate those & give them out. The possibilities are endless!

I've been busy making my swaps for two swaps I'm in with SUDSOL. It's a website for Demonstrators to share cards & 3D projects they make with other Demos. I'm taking part in TWO swaps; the Spring Mini Swap and a Sale-A-Bration Swap. Can't wait to share with you guys! There are some really cute things in the Spring Mini.

Sorry for the blurry picture. I'm working on taking better pictures of my cards to share with you! :)

Stamp Set: Pleasant Poppies

Ink: Real Red, Certainly Celery, Daffodil Delight, Black Stazon

Paper: Certainly Celery, Basic Black, First Edition Specialty DSP

Acc: Chevron Embossing Folder, 1/4" Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon

Here's a card we made last year in my classes. I love poppies. :) Have a GREAT Day!

Here's Stampin' Up's Valentine Promotions:

Click to view Valentine Treat Specials from Stampin' Up!

Leftover Craft Show Goodies

I'm posting my leftovers from my craft shows. If you would like to order anything, please email me. If you are local, I would be happy to deliver or meet up with you!

Thanks so much to all the people who stopped by my booth to say HI! and buy some of my things. I really appreciate your support and am glad you liked the goodies. I am already working on new goodies for NEXT year!

Altered Notepads $5.25 ea. 

Has about 50 or 100 sheets, sized 4x6.

Anti-Bac Gel Boxes $3.50 ea. 

Contain's Bath and Body Works Anti Bac Hand Gel.

Chocolate Snowman and Santa Belly 

$2.50 ea. or 3 for $5.00 

Hershey Bar inside, hat material will vary.

Gift Packs $10.00 ea. 

Includes a Chocolate Bar (Snowman or Santa Belly), Magnetic Shopping List w/pen and Snowman Kisses. Bag topper designs will vary also.

Gum Holsters $2.25 or 3 for $5.00 

Gum flavor varies (all mint).

Jiffy Pop Snowman Gift

Card Holder $5.00 ea. 

You can put a gift card inside his hat. Remove face & follow Jiffy Pop directions.

Lip Balm Purses $2.00 ea. 

This cute purse holds a tube of lip balm, flavors vary.

Magnetic Shopping Lists w/Pen $3.25 ea.

Snowman Kisses 

$2.50 ea. or 3 for $5.00 

Tic tacs inside.

Magic Reindeer Food $2.50 ea. 

Includes a poem on the back. Contains oatmeal (for the reindeer to snack on), red and silver glitter (to sparkle at night & light the way).

I'm happy to make gift packs with your choices also. Just let me know what you would like packaged together. These make GREAT teacher and coworker gifts. Don't forget your bus drivers, hair dressers and mail people!

Please contact me at inspiredbyink@comcast.net to place an order. Payments can be made by cash, check, credit card or paypal. 

Happy Spring!

Yes, I know my 'comeback' has failed miserably! I think I put too much pressure on myself. I think I have to post cards & crafty stuff & when I don't have time to get them all ready, then I feel like I shouldn't post at all. Sigh...

Not to mention the whole FAMILY has been sick off & on since Feb. 5th. Yes, I know the date lol. Gman got pink eye & it was downhill from there. I know they are only excuses, but still true.

Right now, Lgirl has a head cold & Gman has gotten the sniffles again. Sigh... I think his is only his allergies, at least I'm hoping it is!

What have YOU been working on? (Not you Dana as I have stalked your blog AND commented!) I am currently working on some Bridal Shower Invitations. I will try to post them when I have the finished item.

Any suggestions on how to take good pictures of my cards? I left a voice mail for a friend but got no answer (HINT HINT Dana!!). I will try to come up with something. I can make no promises though as Spring Break is around the corner & I have 7 dogs that will be 'vacationing' here while their parents are away. It will certainly be a bit crowded here, especially with my 4!

Hugs to my loyal followers! Thanks so much!

Filled with Love Promotion–FREE BITTY BUTTONS!

To order any of the items or bundles, visit my Demonstrator Business Website.

You can also click to download the Filled with Love flyer (PDF) and some fun Filled with Love project ideas (PDF).

Happy New Year!!
Yes, I am going to TRY and make a comeback. We'll see how long it takes before I get totally stressed out & frustrated with my computer not letting load or upload. I do have internet explorer as a backup, but even that gave out on me last year.

But it's a new year which gives me a new perspective on things. How were your holidays? I hope very good. Mine were great. I really love the kids at their ages right now. Hearing Lgirl scream, "Santa is GREAT!!" every so often during Christmas morning was awesome.

We don't have cable TV so my kids don't see the commercials other kids see on tv. Therefore, they are a little behind in the times & their Wish Lists weren't that long and didn't have crazy things on them. Lgirl wanted games and workbooks lol. Sad but true. Gman only put 5 things on his list, one of which I told him he would be getting (it was a sleigh like Santa). Crazy boy!

Well, I'm off to do some stamping so have a great day! Thanks to those of you who have stuck around. I appreciate it.

Christmas Card #6

Stamp sets: Dasher, All Holidays, Best Yet (retired)

Ink: Early Espresso, Cherry Cobbler

Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Early Espresso, Crumb Cake

Accessories: Scallop Trimp Border Punch, Med Oval Punch, Scalloped Oval Punch, Petals A Plenty embossing folder, Frost Shimmer Paint, Sakura Gel Pen (non SU)

I really like this card! I really wanted to use Dasher on a card and had tried making a tent card with Bashful Blue & Night of Navy. The card never worked out. Everything I tried didn't look right and the hubster got tired of me asking, 'Well, what about if I did this instead of that?'

This is a Inspired by Ink original! Totally thought up by me and having so many Cherry Cobbler pieces left over that I wanted to use. No casing or copying! woohoo & yay me. Sorry I need to toot my horn once in a while.

Our shimmer paint is AWESOME! You just need to pour a bit into a small spray bottle (a little goes along way- just like adhesive!), shake it up and spray sparingly onto cardstock. Lay it down to dry and then look at the awesome shine! Ohh so lovely. I even sprayed it on the inside of some of my Christmas cards. Gives it an added bling. The more bling the better I say.



Here's the inside. Plus there's a poinsetta on the envelope too. I really enjoy decorating the inside AND the envelope of my cards.

Fall Break for ONE

child, but not the other. It's a little confusing, but since Gman goes Monday thru Wednesday, it isn't too bad. I'm just really confused when I go into town & stop at his school & wonder why they are working when it's Fall Break... durh it's not fall break for Townies until NEXT week!

See how slow I seem to be getting? Or would it be considered forgetful? Sad but true! Either way, it's frustrating. Anyways, Lgirl has Fall Break yesterday & today and we have a friend over for today to spend with her.

Hope you are enjoying your Thursday & Friday before the weekend!

Christmas Card Club #5

Well, I have figured out a work around for the uploading problem. Though it's not long term, it will do until this gets fixed... if it ever does! I have to open my blogger in internet explorer and upload it that way!

Stamp sets: Greeting Card Kids, (I forgot what Warm Wishes is from)

Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Garden Green, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, Daffodil Delight, Bashful Blue, Black Stazon

Accesories: Modern Label Punch, Dotted Scallop Ribbon Punch, Bigz Die Circle #2, sponge dauber, Elegant Lines embossing folder

Here's one of the cards we made this month for Christmas Card Club. So cute. I borrowed a friend's stamp set, Greeting Card Kids, and made this lovely card. See the lovely glitter on her coat? Love that glitter. Makes for a messy evening, but it gives the card so much sparkle!

Here's what the inside looks like. These are all boxed up for my craft shows that start next week! The envelope flap has been embossed with the same pattern as the Garden Green.