INKspired Blog Hop #020 - Floral Wings

Hi there and an extra special big welcome to our 20th INKspired Blog Hop!  I hope you are loving hopping your way around to everyone and seeing the beautiful projects we have created to share with you.  If you've arrived here after visiting my very talented and amazing friend Lisa, then you're in the right spot.

To celebrate our 20th INKspired blog hop, we have a special prize on offer for one lucky hopper who leaves a comment on each of the blog posts of the contributor's participating in this round.  We absolutely love to hear your thoughts about our cards, and we certainly appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment.  Everyone who comments on all our blogs will go into the draw to win the gorgeous PRETTY THANKFUL stamp set shown below. The winner will be drawn on Sunday 19th July at 10 am. Good luck :)

This is the sketch we were all using as inspiration for our card this hop ...

and here is my take on it ... I hope you like it :)

I'm absolutely loving the Floral Wings stamp set at the moment, it's so fun to use and very versatile. I also love this stamp set because it makes it super easy to create beautiful cards in no time at all.

Now it's time to see what Louise has created ... another stunning card creation I just know you'll adore!

Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Lissa x

You can visit my online shop to purchase the products showcased in this project.

INKspired Blog Hop #018 - An Open Heart

Hi there! It's so great to have you back hopping along to another INKspired Blog Hop. You may have arrived here after visiting with the lovely Lisa

Here is the sketch we all worked from:

With this sketch, I was inspired by all my wonderful friends who supported me this week and it got me thinking that I need to say, "Thank you!" more often.

I started with a Very Vanilla card bas. My husband calls it boring beige; but I love it as it provides a great background for the new 2015-2016 In Colours I've used in this project: Mint Macaron and Tip Top Taupe.

The Vintage button and Venetian Croquet lace gives the card an intimate touch.  What do you think?

OK, it's time to go and see what the always creative and amazing Louise has created. Happy hopping!

Thanks for visiting my blog.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Lissa x

You can visit my online shop to purchase any of the products showcased in this project.

June 2015 Newsletter - New Products Announced

Lissa Carter's Stampin' Up! Newsletter #1 View this email in your browser Facebook Website Email Pinterest Hi *|FNAME|* I'm super excited to announce the launch of the 2015-2016 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue.  It is jam packed with new stamp sets, colours, coordinating accessories, designer series papers, framelits, punches, punch boards and MORE!   In this newsletter I explain three ways you can get your hands on gorgeous new goodies from Stampin' Up! ... 1. Attend one of my CARD CLASSES to see my favourite new products in action (see below for details) 2. HOST A WORKSHOP in your home and be rewarded with free product. Call me on 0417248037 arrange a date. 3. Take advantage of the fabulous June JOINING OFFER. You get to choose ANY two stamps sets to add to your Starter Kit. CARD CLASSES To celebrate the new catalogue launch, I am holding two card-making classes that will showcase some of my favourite new products.   You will make three gorgeous projects and you will receive a FREE copy of the new catalogue to take home :)  The events will be held at my home at 2:00 pm Sunday 14th June and 7:00 pm Monday 22nd June.  The cost is $20 or attend for free when you place an order of $30 of more. Be sure to RSVP for your FREE copy of the 2015-2016 Annual Catalogue.  Bring a friend along with you and you will also receive a pack of Stampin' Up!s new Expressions Natural Elements (see them below) as a THANK YOU GIFT from me. Click here to view the new 2015-2016 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalogue online or shop securely for Stampin' Up! products online. My online store Or contact me to order your copy of the new catalogue ($7.95) and I will ship it out to you straight away :) JOINING OFFER Drum roll please!!! Stampin' Up! are offering this AMAZING deal to anyone who joins as a demonstrator in June 2015: Receive an extra TWO FREE STAMP SETS in your Starter Kit !!!!  Which stamps do you get to choose from? That's the best part: you get to pick any stamp set from the new annual catalogue!  Q: What does it cost to join? A: $169 Q: What do I get when I join? A:  The Starter Kit is only $169, and is fully customisable. You choose up to $235 worth of any current Stampin’ Up! products and you will also receive a business supplies pack, containing materials you need to run your business. And if you join in June, you get to choose an addition two stamps sets of your choice from the new Annual Catalogue! This means you can get up to $415 worth of product for $169! How good is that??!! Q: Why should I join? A:  For starters, you'll get 20% off RRP for all your own products and you will earn 20% commission on all sales to your customers. You'll also be part of an awesome team of paper crafters that are friendly and fun to be involved with :) There are heaps of other benefits, too! Q: What am I committing to if I decide to take advantage of this amazing offer? A:  After your initial sign up fee of $169, there is no commitment to purchase further product if you don't want to. There is nothing to lose and so much to gain from signing up as a Stampin' Up! demonstrator today. Call me 0417248037 for more information about how you can take advantage of this amazing offer.   Join my team - Become a Stampin' Up demonstrator today! NEW 2015-2017 IN COLOURS Each year, Stampin' Up! add 5 new In Colours to the colour range. This keeps our colour buds tingling, and I'm excited to show you this years delicious additions ... The new In Colours all have gastronomically gorgeous names: Mint Macaron, Tip Top Taupe, Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush and Delightful Dijon. I'm already in LOVE.  Here's a card I made to showcase the bright and beautiful new 2015-2017 In Colour "Watermelon Wonder". The new In Colours are available as ink, card stock and coordinating embellishments including Dotted Lace Trim and resin Blossom Accents ... Shop online for the NEW 2015-2017 In Colours CONTACT ME I'm really excited to share all the latest products, announcements and promotions that Stampin' Up! have on offer at the moment. Please call me on 0417 248 037 or email me at lissacar@gmail.com to discuss any of the information in this newsletter. Lissa x Copyright *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. *|IFNOT:ARCHIVE_PAGE|* *|LIST:DESCRIPTION|* Our mailing address is: *|HTML:LIST_ADDRESS_HTML|* *|END:IF|* unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences  *|IF:REWARDS|* *|HTML:REWARDS|* *|END:IF|*

INKspired Blog Hop #INK017 - Crazy About Watermelon Wonder

Hi there! It's so great to have you back hopping along to another INKspired Blog Hop. You may have arrived here after visiting with the lovely Cherie who has designed a wonderful card for us :)

Here is the sketch we all worked from:

With this sketch, I jumped straight in and started stamping and then realised I had best jump right back out again!  My card just wasn't working :( You know how it is, when you think, "OK this isn't great, but if I just keep adding more elements it'll all come together in the end."  Well ... not this time! Too fussy, colours refusing to harmonising with each other and too many elements!

So I decide to use the KISS principle, and this is what happened ... One colour, clean lines and one happy stamper :)

What do you think? Plain Jane, or Simply Sweet?

Stampin' Up!s new Annual Catalogue launch is just around the corner. Uber exciting, hey!! Every year SU bring out 5 new In Colours and this year's colours are fresh and flavourful with delicious names to match: Watermelon Wonder, Cucumber Crush, Mint Macaron and Delightful Dijon. Here's a little sneak peek ...

Are you salivating yet??  Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and I'll let you know when you can get your hot little hands on them :)

This card uses my favourite colour from the new In Colour range - Watermelon Wonder - with coordinating embellishments in the same colour. Aren't the little resin flowers gorgeous? The scalloped edge ribbon is just beautiful, too! The flower stamp I used is from the  Crazy About You stamp set and the congratulations sentiment is from the Bravo stamp set and is heat embossed in white.

OK, it's time to go and see what the talented Maree has created. Happy hopping!

Thanks for visiting my blog.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Lissa x

You can visit my online shop to purchase any of the products showcased in this project.

INKspired Blog Hop #016 - Flower Patch

Hello and welcome to another INKspired Blog Hop.  I hope you are loving hopping your way around and seeing all the beautiful projects on offer :) If you've arrived here after visiting my mate Lisa, then you're in the right spot. Lisa has delivered another awesome card, right!? I love what she has done with the sketch.

I really enjoyed working with the sketch for this hop.  I have been super busy with work and marking assignments (UUGGHH!!!) and I hadn't made a card in a few weeks ... which a LONG time for me!! So I was itching to go!

I was a little worried I had lost my creative mojo, but a quick look at the sketch and scan of my stamp sets and BINGO!! I knew immediately which stamp sets I wanted to use, and all was left was to decide on a colour scheme. I don't know about you, but that's often the hard part for me.

I had recently purchased Stampin' Up!s Back to Black DSP, so I definitely wanted to incorporate some of that bold paper into my card. Real Red is one of my favourite colours, and works so well with black and white, so I was almost set to go! I decided to add some Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight to coordinate with Real Red. I just love these bright colours and how they work so well together.

Here's my card ... I hope you like it :)

Now it's off to see what Louise has created ... another stunning card I just know you'll adore!

Thanks for stopping by.

I hope you have a wonderful day.

Lissa x

You can visit my online shop to purchase the products showcased in this project.

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INKspired Blog Hop #015 - Flower Shop Love

Hello to all the INKspired Blog Hoppers hopping your way around today :) You're in for a treat this week ... it's just one gorgeous card after the other! If you've just come from Lisa, you're in the right spot. Do you love her card as much as I do?


The sketch for this hop was a great one to work with, and thank goodness for that. I was strapped for time and needed to whip up a quick and simple card. This doesn't usually end well for me, but I'm actually chuffed with the way my card turned out. 

I have had the Pansy Punch for ages however I have only recently acquired the coordinating Flower Shop stamp set.  I've had such fun using it and I now know I should have bought it sooner!

Oh well, it's great to eventually get a stamp set you have been eyeing off for ages and then fall in love with it on first use.  Here's my card ...

I have paired Crisp Cantaloupe with Soft Sky in the card. I hardly ever use these two colours but this new colour combo will be one I revisit often.

Soft and lovely - just like my Mum.

I think this card will make a gorgeous Mothers Day card for her :) Love ya, Mum xxx

Hope you've enjoyed visiting that you'll come again next time. Next stop in the hop is the super-creatively-blessed Louise with yet another beautiful card for us to admire.

Bye for now.

Lissa x

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Undefined Hot Air Balloon Defines my Enduring Love - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY JEREMY xxx

It's my and my husband's Wedding Anniversary today. Jeremy proposed to me 14 years ago today - up in a hot air balloon on a very chilly winter's morning. Yes - he is very romantic and I am blessed to have such a wonderful and devoted husband.

So you see - I absolutely needed a hot air balloon stamp to make his card and, as I couldn't easily get my hands on one, I thought, why not make my own!

The hand carved stamps featured in my card were made using Stampin' Up!s Undefined stamp carving kit.  It's a wonderful tool that's fun and easy to use.

Why not give it a go next time you want a stamp that is original or when you have in mind for a project, but just can't find the right image in a catalogue?

You can Visit my online shop to purchase the undefined stamp carving kit or any other Stampin' Up! product.