Heartfelt Inkspiration

Final days of Sale-A-Bration!

Posted on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 by Debra Burgin

What a fun couple of months this has been! This year’s Sale-A-Bration will soon come to an end; Thursday, February 29, is the last day! There are three ways to earn:

SHOP: For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you earn a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. Choose from stamp sets, Designer Series Paper, and embellishments — even bigger SAB items are available with $100 in product purchase. That makes Sale-A-Bration the perfect time to purchase items on your wish list while earning more products for free. (And don’t forget that you’ll be earning Burgin Bucks as well!) Don’t miss the items coordinating with products from the Annual Catalog or current Mini Catalog! My favorite? The Softly Stippled 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#162975) on page 8. See the Sale-A-Bration brochure here, and the additional items recently added here. When you’re ready to shop, I would appreciate being your demonstrator; start shopping with me here!

HOST: Host a workshop with at least $300 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn an additional $30 in free products of your choice! Hold a book party or place an order of your own — either of those can earn you more!

JOIN: When you sign up as a demonstrator for just $99, you can choose $125 worth of Stampin’ Up! product, and the kit ships for free! But during Sale-A-Bration, you have two options for more free things. Option 1 is the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio (a $60 value) for free. Option 2 is an additional $30 in free products to add to your starter kit. I can talk with you about this opportunity to join the Heartfelt Inkspiration team and get you started. Whatever your reasons for joining — the discount, the business opportunity, or the Starter Kit alone — Stampin’ Up! loves and supports its demonstrators!

Want to see what I’ve been creating using Sale-A-Bration products?

Posted in 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration | Comments Off

Stamp Review Crew: Bonus Hop SAB #2

Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 by Debra Burgin

Hello and welcome to this Stamp Review Crew bonus blog hop! Normally, you can expect to find us on the first and third Mondays each month, but today we are exceptional — for the second month in a row! Sale-A-Bration ends Thursday, February 29, so we are sharing projects using favorite SAB products. (Click the banner above — or here — to see the bloggers participating today. Although it is not necessary to hop in order, you may have arrived here from My Stamp Vault, the blog of Terri Tank.)

Unlike prior years, I only got two stamp sets from this Sale-A-Bration offering because I found the Designer Series Paper selections so wonderful. Still, I couldn’t resist the Softly Sophisticated bundle, with its sweet images and lovely embossing folder:

Stampin' Up! 162947 Softly Sophisticated

Note that I will be posting my cards individually this week so I can give you some additional information and share the product lists. My first project is a simple note card for stampers participating in the Burgin Bucks program. These note cards are usually pretty generic and blank inside so they can be reused as needed. I send out a fair number of these, so I make them up before I need them. This hop was the perfect motivation to add to the pile!

Softly Sophisticated | One of my cards for a Stamp Review Crew blog hop. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I’m 100% sure I’m the only person on today’s hop who is featuring a birthday card for someone turning 105! My neighbor asked me to make a card she could send to her church friend and specifically asked that I include the number of years. Here is just why I rarely get rid of my alphanumeric dies; you never know when you’ll need them …

Again, please come back to heartfeltinkspiration.com this week to read more about these two cards. Now, it’s time to move on to see what Ellen Woodbridge has for you at her blog. Enjoy!

Posted in 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration, Blog hop, Stamp Review Crew | Tagged Softly Sophisticated, Stampin' Up! | 6 Comments

Notes of Nature: Thanks

Posted on Thursday, February 22, 2024 by Debra Burgin

This is my second (and final) didn’t-quite-make-it-to-the-hop card using Notes of Nature. I love to use a tag on a card, and I’m not ashamed to say it out loud! I appreciate that Stampin’ Up! has given us so many variations on the tag theme. I took advantage of a die with a curvy top edge and echoed it with the vellum.

Notes of Nature | That sweet little flower could be the least-used image of this set! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

That sweet little flower could be the least-used image of this set! But you can’t go wrong with a series of three somethings, especially when they are so petite and simple to color.

I was surprised at how crooked I had cut the plaid panel — how did I not see that? — but then I remembered that this print is more of an imperfect, hand-drawn design. Whew!

Click the images below to add current products for this card to your cart in my Stampin’ Up! online store. Disclosure: I get a commission for purchases made through these links, at no additional charge to you. Thank you!

Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Daffodil Delight Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Pebbled Path 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161722]

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

Bee Mine 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162546]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Basic Borders Dies

[155558]

Something Fancy Dies

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Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

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Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, Friend, Hello, Tag | Tagged Notes of Nature, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Notes of Nature: Hello Tag

Posted on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 by Debra Burgin

I had every intention of including this card in the Stamp Review Crew blog hop on Notes of Nature the other day, but circumstances conspired against me. I was able to take advantage of some quiet time to finish this (and some other projects).

Notes of Nature | Tags are my favorite! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

It’s always difficult for me to judge how “easy” or “quick” a card is; I fuss so much over the smallest details, like how to get that bow tied so it lays properly (usually I tie it with the card upside-down; I can’t explain that). But this card was easy enough that I’ve created a version for it for next month’s All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack. (Are you registered yet?)

I’m looking ahead to the transition to the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog; the retirement list will be out way before I’m ready! I just hope this Distressed Gold 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper is not on that list. I love it!

I’ve said before how valuable a “speckle” image is to have in a set, and this is a perfect one. I use it when the background is just too plain (see this Notes of Nature card for an example) or, here, for a touch of bling. Don’t overthink where these dots are going to be, just stamp them!

Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad

[161648]

Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad

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Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

Versamark Pad

[102283]

Old Olive 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100702]

Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper

[159237]

Nature's Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162616]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Merriest Trees Dies

[162047]

Metallics Embossing Powders

[155555]

Heat Tool (Us And Canada)

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Simply Elegant Trim

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Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, Friend, Hello | Tagged Notes of Nature, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Notes of Nature: Just a Little Note

Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 by Debra Burgin

This is my card from yesterday’s Stamp Review Crew blog hop on Notes of Nature. If any two Stampin’ Up! colors play well together, consider Lost Lagoon and Pool Party. Of course, there aren’t just two, are there? Because I think Wild Wheat and gold are kindred spirits, too.

Notes of Nature | Softly Stippled | Nature's Sweetness | My card from the Stamp Review Crew blog hop of 2/19/2024. Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

So it was a given that I would pair the Softly Stippled DSP from Sale-A-Bration (rapidly drawing to a close!) and Nature’s Sweetness Specialty DSP, part of the Nature’s Sweetness Suite. That paper is quite stunning, with gold accents on one side of each of the six designs.

If you’re wondering about the size of the die that cut the sentiment, it’s actually a taller die that I cut twice — once aligning and cutting just the lower part of the die where I wanted the bottom of the sentiment piece and then, nestling the die into the cuts already made, cutting the top.

Notes Of Nature Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Notes Of Nature Bundle (English)

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Lost Lagoon Classic Stampin' Pad

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Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Softly Stippled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162975]

Nature's Sweetness 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper

[162616]

Gold Foil Sheets

[132622]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

[159229]

Notes Of Nature Dies

[163203]

Pool Party 5/8" (1.6 Cm) Crinkle Ribbon

[162980]

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration, Hello | Tagged Notes of Nature, Softly Stippled, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Stamp Review Crew: Notes of Nature

Posted on Monday, February 19, 2024 by Debra Burgin

Greetings, stampers! I am so happy to welcome you to another Stamp Review Crew blog hop. This is another small hop — small in number, but big in ideas! (Click the banner above — or here — to see the bloggers participating today. Remember that unless a stamper’s blog has been deleted, you should be able to see every post for the Stamp Review Crew.) Today we’re taking a look at Notes of Nature, from the Stampin’ Up! January-April 2024 Mini Catalog:

You may be visiting me by way of Kim Fee’s blog, Simply Fairies. Kim’s wonderful work makes my heart sing!

Today’s card is more involved than some I’ve created, but I just had to combine these two beautiful colors and patterns with this wonderful sentiment. I love the collage look, but it doesn’t come easily to me. So to have all the elements of the Notes of Nature bundle is a dream.

Notes of Nature | Stamp Review Crew | Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

This isn’t my only hop card — just the only one you’re seeing today! Please come back tomorrow for details on this card, and return later in the week for more Notes of Nature.

Now you’ll be visiting the blog of Ellen Woodbridge to see what she has done with Notes of Nature. Have fun!

Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, Blog hop, Stamp Review Crew | Tagged Notes of Nature, Stampin' Up! | 8 Comments

Adoring Hearts

Posted on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by Debra Burgin

Happy Valentine’s Day, with love! I have been making lots of these note cards since the beginning of the month, full of appreciation for those who support my business.

Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder | Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

Breaking down the design into elements helped, and I could work on a pile of pieces in between other tasks (like laundry, for example!). But eventually, I just had to push myself to make sure these would arrive in time. Mission accomplished! Now to move on to the All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack projects for next month and the development of a few other ideas.

I can’t imagine using anything but Adhesive Sheets to adhere this white overlay to the red heart. The Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder is a very fun combination product to use — and amazing! For this project, however, I wasn’t embossing the heart, so I cut all the plain red hearts (9 at a time), then all the overlays (4 different patterns). Sitting on my worktable, at least for another day when I need to clear it off, are a handful of embossed hearts for another purpose!

Basic White Note Cards & Envelopes

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Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Softly Stippled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162975]

Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[101856]

Nested Essentials Dies

[161597]

Adhesive Sheets

[152334]

Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder

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Baker's Twine Essentials Pack

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Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration, Note card, Thank You, Valentine | Tagged Adoring Hearts, Softly Stippled, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Perennial Postage: Big Hugs

Posted on Monday, February 12, 2024 by Debra Burgin

I may not have invented this “recessed window” layout, but I am a huge fan! It is so fun to play with patterns — especially with all the Sale-A-Bration freebies — and sentiments to create the exact card you need. In fact, we are using this very layout for the February camp cards.

Perennial Postage | Big hugs in a little window! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

You will need:

A patterned panel with a cardstock mat (I use Thick Basic White when I want a mat that color). You need some body for that piece, because you will be using …
Plenty of Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A sentiment square that is small enough to allow a significant margin.

You can use all kinds of shapes for the window and sentiment; I used the retired Layering Squares dies because there is no stitching or other distraction from the sentiment.

This twine (also retired) is heavier than our standard Baker’s Twine offerings. I stopped selling my retired twine because there’s always a color I can use for something. Like this.

This is a card for our neighbor next month. Happy birthday!

Perennial Postage Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Perennial Postage Bundle (English)

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Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

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Bubble Bath 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[161718]

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

Delightfully Eclectic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[161640]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Layering Squares Dies

[151772]

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

Three Twine Combo Pack

[160597]

Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration, Birthday, Friend, Spring | Tagged Delightfully Eclectic, Perennial Postage, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Perennial Postage: Love and Best Wishes

Posted on Thursday, February 8, 2024 by Debra Burgin

Here is one of my cards from the Stamp Review Crew blog hop the other day featuring Perennial Postage. I’m sure you got a lot of great ideas from the other bloggers; it was fun for me to hop around later and comment on their creativity!

I think there was a time in the past couple of weeks when Softly Stippled was not available as a Sale-A-Bration freebie, but I checked last night and it is back in stock. It has to go down as one of my all-time favorite Designer Series Papers! It is perfect to use with the Perennial Postage bundle, or just about any sentiment set.

Perennial Postage | Softly Stippled | Coloring printed or stamped images can be so relaxing! Please click to read more! | Stampin' Up! | HeartfeltInkspiration.com | Debra Burgin

I had to work to get the Fresh Freesia right in my photo, and then it changed the mat on the sides of the colored panel. Pebbled Path is a beautiful gray, not as brown as this shows.

Coloring printed or stamped images can be so relaxing … and I was so relaxed that I completely overlooked the mistake on this Softly Stippled panel. I colored that naked blossom after I saw this online (and how risky is that?), but luckily before I put the card in the mail!

Perennial Postage Cling Stamp Set (English)

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Perennial Postage Bundle (English)

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Highland Heather Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

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Fresh Freesia Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155518]

Old Olive Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154892]

Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack

[161682]

Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad

[147103]

Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[155613]

Softly Stippled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[162975]

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

Perennial Postage Dies

[162607]

Festive Pearls

[159963]

Posted in 2024 Jan-April Mini, 2024 Jan-Feb Sale-A-Bration, Anniversary, Birthday, Friend, Stampin' Blends | Tagged Perennial Postage, Softly Stippled, Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Register now for the next All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack!

Posted on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 by Debra Burgin

Registration for the March 2024 All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack is now open — keep reading!

Gear up for all kinds of events with this all-occasions camp. This is a “stamp-a-stack”: come and make 10 all-occasions cards (several of the same or a variety) for just $22. There will be six different designs to choose from in different styles, so you will have cards for everyone on your list. You’ll love using products from the Mini Catalog — it retires April 30! The cards are designed to be completed quickly (in about 10 minutes or so) and have lots of interest but not a lot of fuss, to keep the cost low. These cards can be mailed with no additional postage. This event is perfect for the new stamper, as you will work at your own pace—invite a friend to join you!

Session 1: Thursday, March 21 — 6:30-9:30 p.m. (come any time)
Session 2: Friday, March 22 — 1:00-5:00 p.m. (come any time)
Session 3: Saturday, March 23 — 9:00 a.m. till noon (come any time)
Place: My DeKalb home (322 Fairmont Dr) — There are stairs to the lower level

Note that registration is limited to 10 stampers at each session and will close Tuesday, March 12, or when full.

Need more than ten? Each additional card is $2, payable at the event. I’ll supply envelopes and Stampin’ Dimensionals, but you need to bring your own scissors and adhesive (I suggest bringing several types and refills).

Paid registration of $22 must be received by Tuesday, March 12. There are several ways to register, and each requires that you let me know which of the three sessions you are registering for.

When we see each other, I can accept cash.
You may send a check to me at 322 Fairmont Dr, DeKalb, IL 60115.
Online, you may register via PayPal, below. If you are registering for more than one person (all attending the same session), choose the session, and then you can enter the quantity (number of registrations) after you click the Pay Now button.

Posted in All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack, Event | Tagged Stampin' Up! | Comments Off

Heartfelt Inkspiration

Final days of Sale-A-Bration!

Stamp Review Crew: Bonus Hop SAB #2

Notes of Nature: Thanks

Notes of Nature: Hello Tag

Notes of Nature: Just a Little Note

Stamp Review Crew: Notes of Nature

Adoring Hearts

Perennial Postage: Big Hugs

Perennial Postage: Love and Best Wishes

Register now for the next All-Occasions Stamp-a-Stack!

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