Black, Red, and Burlap

handmade card created with hey, chick in black, red, and burlap shared by darla olson at inkheaven
Black, Red, and Burlap

With chickens, you just can’t go wrong with black, red, and burlap as evidenced by this swap card created by fellow demo, Linda Pittman. This is another simple card layout, pretty similar to the one I posted HERE. The main difference is that this card has just a few more layers to add a little contrast with a pop of color.  The burlap is a nice “chicken-y” touch that ties everything back to the card base; it’s perfect!

For your convenience, I have listed most of the supplies that Laura used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy Sale-A-Bration shopper! Don’t know what Sale-A-Bration is? You can learn all about it HERE! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.

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Happy Stamper With Designer Tee

Handmade card created with Designer Tee and Custom Tee shared by Darla Olson at inkheaven
I’m a Happy Stamper!

I love this card created by fellow demo, Nancy Endwright! It’s my favorite kind of card; simple and pretty.

This card describes me this past weekend! I spent considerable amounts of time in my stamp room due to an ice storm threat. The timing of the storm kept getting pushed back so we probably could have gotten out of the house, but it’s here now! Either way, it was fun to spend a good part of my day getting things done in my stamp room. I intend to have a do-over today! Most of the businesses around here are closed. Even my hubby has a gratuitous day off today! As most of his days off from work are days off due to a migraine – we will give thanks for a migraine free, day off.

Nancy used the Stitched Shapes Framelits on her card – which are back in stock and can be ordered again! I love these Framelits and the way they coordinate with our Layering Squares, Circles, and Ovals dies! The only thing that would have made these cooler would have been a few stitched hearts! She also used Designer Tee which is a FREE Sale-A-Bration set! Purchase the Custom Tee Bundle and one of any of the other items she used and you will get this set for FREE! How awesome is that?

For your convenience, I have listed most of the supplies that Nancy used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy Sale-A-Bration shopper! Don’t know what Sale-A-Bration is? You can learn all about it HERE! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.

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Free Inkheaven Colorcast Download!

Color Schemes download for the 2017 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration Catalogs shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven

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Hello Stampin’ Friends!

I have a free download for you today! This download is a quick and easy reference to all the wonderful color schemes contained in the 2017 Occasions Catalog and Sale-A-Bration Brochure Designer Series Paper!

No more flipping through the catalog to find the color schemes! Just click on the image above to download and print this handy reference chart!

Thank you so much for stopping by to create and learn with me! Enjoy the freebie!

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You Can Have Your Cake And Eat It Too!

handmade card created with #designertee and #carriedaway shared by Darla Olson @inkheaven
Have it and eat it!

You can have your cake and eat it too; with Sale-A-Bration! Before I tell you about Sale-A-Bration and all the ways you can have your cake and eat it, I want to tell you a bit about this swap card!

This fun swap card created by fellow demo, Anita Watson, and features two free Sale-A-Bration items; Designer Tee Stamp Set and Carried Away Designer Series Paper! Anita pulled her color combination from the designer series paper which takes the guess work out of what colors to use!

What is Sale-A-Bration and how does it work? Sale-A-Bration is Stampin’ Up!’s biggest annual sale! This year the sale runs from January 4th to March 31st. There are 3 different ways to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration, have your cake, and eat it!:

  1. For every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.
  2. Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 US/$330 CAD in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn $25 USD/$35 CAD more in Stampin’ Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin’ Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!
  3. It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 USD/$135 CAD and choose TWO additional stamp sets for your Starter Kit—any stamp set, any price! (Excludes Sale-A-Bration sets and bundles.) Plus, the kit ships for free! You can learn more and sign up here.
Click here to see the freebies

For your convenience, I have provided direct links to the Sale-A-Bration freebies Anita used on her card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy sale-a-bration shopper and get extra free stuff! Be a happy shopper with me any time at inkheaven and learn more by clicking here: www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.

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No Ordinary Moments With High Tide

Handmade card created with High Tide shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
No Ordinary Moment

This beautiful swap card was created by fellow demo, Anita Watson. I like the blue on blue with the neutral tones, it has a very calming effect. Even the light shining out looks a little subdued.

I have loved lighthouses for a long time. I had my living room decorated with them for awhile. I still have my favorites in the family room.

A couple of years ago we were able to visit the Outer Banks and see most of the lighthouses there. It was great fun! The sentiments in this stamp set are encouraging and uplifting, which we need a lot of in today’s world.

Anita did not provide a supplies used list with her swap card; and that’s okay. Sometimes, it is good just to look and enjoy!

For your convenience, I have provided an image of the High Tide stamp set below and clicking it will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy Sale-A-Bration shopper (spend $50 and you get to pick out a freebie!) Be a happy shopper with me here at Inkheaven anytime by clicking here: www.darlaolson.stampinup.net

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Hey, Chick! Look At This Plume!

Handmade card created using Hey, Chick, Nailed It, Urban Underground shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Hey, Chick! Look at this plume!

Look at that plume! Isn’t it a hoot! I think this is my favorite chick!

Stampin’ Up! really did an outstanding job with product coordination this time around. When I saw the Urban Underground Suite and the Hey, Chick Sale-A-Bration set, my mind clicked the two together immediately! (I think I already shared how much I really want to have urban chickens!) Here’s a bullet list for you!

  • The hexagon embossing folder creates the perfect illusion of chicken wire. The folder can be inked up and used as a stamp, or you can do what I did here and ink it up a little more and emboss it for texture and a little more color. 
  • The hexagon die from the builder framelits made a great frame for the chick and provides coordination with the background. 
  • The little smileys from, Nailed It, are make a nice accent for the, “have a happy day!” sentiment! 
  • The “sentiment die” from the Builder Framelits is a perfect fit for the sentiment from Hey, Chick. 
  • The Urban Underground Specialty Designer Paper had a fantastic color combo and this Delightful Dijon piece with the x’s was perfect. It made me think of all the cuts I’ve gotten from the top of chicken wire (okay, not the happiest of thoughts, but I turned it into a good thing!)

I used the watercolor pencils to color in the plume, blending two colors together to get the dijon color and lighter highlights. Here’s a tip: just because they are called Watercolor Pencils does not mean that you have to watercolor with them! This card idea came together so well that I am busting my buttons!

For your convenience, I have listed most of the supplies that I used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy Sale-A-Bration shopper! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.
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Dragonfly Dreams Card Meets Tie-Dyed

Handmade card created with Dragonfly Dreams by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Dragonfly Dreams

I love dragonflies. I have been fascinated with them since childhood. Between their unique flying ability and the iridescent shimmer of their wings in the sunshine they are intriguing and dreamy!

This card features Dragonfly Dreams, but the real secret is the Tie-Dyed background. I wanted to catch the shimmer of sunlight for a background and I had purchased Tie Dyed expressly for it’s capability to produce unique backgrounds, so I pulled it out for this card and got to playing! I originally created this card for my hubby’s birthday, but it was so much fun that I decided to do more for a swap. Each card turned out with a unique background.

I used a Watercolor Technique for the background. It is one of my favorite techniques for unique backgrounds! I shared a FB Live video tutorial for this technique here. This card will be in my Dragonfly Dreams class later this year and I am so excited to share it with you in class.

Every once in awhile I like to write. Usually, it’s a way to express whatever flood of emotions I am feeling. I wrote this in 2004 when my uncle passed away. Since it shares some of my feelings on dragonflies, I thought I would share it with you today.

Memories…
Of childhood
Hot summer days
Dragonflies flitting, buzzing
Wings shimmering in the sun
Fascinated, awed, slightly afraid
Following, but not too close
Happy, warm, carefree

Memories…
Like dragonflies
Flitting, buzzing in my mind
Shimmering in my heart
Fascinated, awed,
By the clarity of yesteryear,
I follow close
Happiness and warmth
Comfort me in my sorrow

By Darla S. Olson 2004

I hope you enjoyed my card and my writing. Thank you for allowing me the liberty of a lengthier post that isn’t necessarily all about stamping.

For your convenience, I have listed most of the supplies that I used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy sale-a-bration shopper and get free stuff! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here: www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.

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Love Sparkles Card

Handmade card created with Love Sparkles and Falling Petals shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Love Sparkes

Isn’t this card beautiful? It has a soft, subdued sparkle! This is also a swap card created by fellow demo, Toni Tessler. That means I had a double-fun, happy-mail, day! There is nothing quite like finding gorgeous things in your mail box; don’t you agree?

Toni did not provide a list of supplies used with her swap card so I am uncertain of what she used for her banner (I am sharing my best guess!) However, for your convenience, I have provided a list of most of the supplies she used creating this awesome card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy sale-a-bration shopper and get extra free stuff! Be a happy shopper with me any time at inkheaven and learn more by clicking here: www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.


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Hey, Chick! Whatcha Doin’ in the Hen House?

Handmade card created with Hey, Chick shared by Darla Olson @inkheaven
Hey, Chick! Whatcha Doin’ in the Hen House?

This card is eye-popping! Lucky me to find it in my mailbox; talk about happy mail! This swap card was created by fellow demo, Toni Tessler. As much as I love this set, I have to admit that I have been struggling with it a bit. It may be that I am not much of a color-er when it comes to my own stamping! Or, it just may be excitement overload! I say that because I have so many things that I want to play with and show you! To be truthful, these are the perfect stamps for the non-color-er. They just don’t demand a lot of coloring! Here is what I love:

  • The touch of red that really makes it pop – it’s perfect!
  • The use of the Hardwood Background Stamp (I have it and didn’t even think to use it)
  • The use of Gorgeous Grunge for the ground underneath the chicken
  • The little bit of burlap ribbon
This card will be getting replicated by me a few times! I love a card that I can CASE! Toni did not provide a list of supplies used with her swap card so I am uncertain of what she used to color her fowl. However, for your convenience, I have provided a list of most of the supplies she used creating this awesome card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy shopper. Be a happy shopper with me any time at inkheaven by clicking here: www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.


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Hey, Chick! Have a Happy Day!

Handmade card created with Hey, Chick! shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Hey, Chick! Have a Happy Day!

Hey, Chick! Time for some freebies as Sale-A-Bration starts today! This chick is totally me during Sale-A-Bration! Look at the size of that worm! Yeppers, Sale-A-Bration and freebies make for a lot of happy hens days everything! I created this card with, “Hey, Chick” which is a FREE Sale-A-Bration Stamp Set. The chicks are a hoot! I love them! I paired this chick up with a couple of other sets: Swirly Bird for the flower and Balloon Adventures for the “worm.”  The happy hen was colored in lightly with the new Watercolor Pencils and blended with a blender pen. Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net

How does Sale-A-Bration work? Here’s the deal:

For every $50 USD/$60 CAD you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Sale-A-Bration product. That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.

Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 US/$330 CAD in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn $25 USD/$35 CAD more in Stampin’ Rewards! You can even apply your Stampin’ Rewards toward a Starter Kit and become a demonstrator yourself!

It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up! During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 USD/$135 CAD and choose TWO additional stamp sets for your Starter Kit—any stamp set, any price! (Excludes Sale-A-Bration sets and bundles.) Plus, the kit ships for free!

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Happy Valentine’s Day With a Swoosh Full of Hearts

Valentine's Day Card created with Sealed With Love shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
A Swoosh Full of Hearts

If you like easy, fun techniques that give an interesting look to your handmade cards, then you will love creating this card using this simple and fun technique. No two cards will look exactly the same!

The technique I used was to just stamp directly on to my embossing folder. I stamped on my folder just like I would if I were stamping on card stock. I even stamped off with the same inking a few times to get the different variations and shades of ink. I love the end result! It makes the hearts look like they are being blown in with a swoosh!

I used the new Sending Love Bundle and Falling Petals embossing folder to create this fun card! I accented the die-cut heart with a metallic enamel shape (heart).

You will be able to order these fun items starting tomorrow! Don’t delay in ordering your Valentine additions…February 14th will swoosh right in before we know it! Be a happy shopper with me at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net. Thank you so much for stopping by to create and learn with me!

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Happy New Year With Love!

Valentine's Day card shared by inkheaven created with new 2017 Occassions Catalog product available soon at www.darlaolson.stampinup.net
Love You!

I’ve been preparing for the new year by busily creating lots of swaps so I have plenty of fun ideas to share with you!

I thought it would be appropriate to start off the New Year with a little love! Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few short weeks so the window of opportunity will open and close fast!

This fun card is created using new products that will be going live in my online store at www.darlaolson.stampinup.net on Wednesday, January 4th! Since this is a sneak peek of items from the 2017 Occasions Catalog, I’ll give you a bullet list of the new items I used to create this fun, not-too-sappy Valentine’s Day Card:

  • Custom Tee Bundle
  • Love Notes Framelits Dies
  • Sending Love Designer Series Paper Stack
  • Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
For your convenience, I have listed some of the current products below. Clicking on any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy shopper! Shop with me at inkheaven anytime at www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.
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Year-End Close Out Reminder!

Year-End closeouts December 1, 2016-January 3, 2017 available while supplies last at www.darlaolson.stampinup.net

Well – tonight we usher out the old year and bring in the new! I thought this might be a good time for a friendly reminder that the Year-End close outs will only be available for a few more days! All retiring items will be discontinued after January 3rd. The items that are currently being discounted due to high inventory during this sale will default back to regular price on January 4th! Please remember that all available products can be viewed on the online store. If they are not on the online store, they are no longer available!

One of my favorites from this Holiday Catalog was Santa’s Sleigh so I thought I’d share this card with you today. This images in this great bundle are timeless and will be perfect for so many projects in the years to come! Be a happy shopper with me at inkheaven anytime by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net

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Handmade card with star-studded, rustic, snowy trees created with Santa's Sleigh shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Star-Studded Rustic and Snowy Trees

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Happy Hello For Those Times When You Just Want to Say Hello

Handmade card created with Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder, Gorgeous Grunge, and Hello shared by Darla Olson at Inkheaven
Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder

Hello! I am so happy to see you here! This is yet another installment of my something new, something old, and something retired!

These Celebrations Duo Embossing Debossing Folders are so much fun! I love how you can change up the look just by changing what you stamp over the top of the debossed image! For this card, I paired up the new Celebratins Duo Happy with Gorgeous Grunge and last years Sale-A-Bration Hello set. I love how it turned out! I really like taking a black marker to the raised center of the letters in HAPPY and making them POP! A few color coordinated Enamel Shapes add some more dimension to the card.

It’s been a while since I created this card, so I can’t remember which Designer Series Paper I “stole” my color combo from, but it is bright and cheerful, just perfect for saying a Happy Hello!

This is the last of my series of Something New, Something Old, and Something Retired with these amazing folders so I am going to share Stampin’ Up!’s video with you so you can actually see how these amazing folders work! Plus, it introduces you to the amazing coordinating stamp set which will exponentially increase your fun and the amazing looks that you can create with these wonderful embossing/debossing folders!

For your convenience, I have listed most of the current supplies that I used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy shopper! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.

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How to Celebrate a Year of Birthdays!

Birthday card created with Celebrations Duo and Birthday Adventures shared by Darla Olson at inkheaven
Celebrations Duo Embossing Folder & Balloon Adventures Bundle

How to celebrate a year of birthdays? Send a card! I know that is a simplistic answer…and maybe not quite what you were looking for. However, this past year there was a campaign started, by a sweet gal named Shannon, dubbed, “I’m Bringing Birthdays Back. The response was amazing! I think the response was amazing because:

  • Sending a card is easy
  • Everyone loves getting fun mail
  • The giver felt the joy of giving
  • Birthdays truly are special as they are limited
I joined the campaign and made the commitment to be better about sending birthday cards. I will admit, it was a challenge! Some were “belated.” But you know what? It felt great! Wouldn’t you like to feel great, too? I am making the same commitment for 2017. I hope you will join me! As nice as it is to get the “Happy Birthday” wishes on our Facebook pages; it is even nicer to open up the mailbox to see a bunch of cards! I know this from personal experience. I received quite a few cards from others who joined the challenge. To be honest, I kept mine on display for awhile! It was so nice to have my birthday be remembered in such a special way! You see, the sender had to make a personal investment to make it happen. That’s a big deal and a priceless commodity. I didn’t take it lightly!
This card is another one created with something new, something older, and something retired!  I used last year’s retired Sale-A-Bration set, Just for You (love that set!) for the …on your special day sentiment. Oh, and I swiped the color combo from the Party Animal Designer Series Paper. Ha ha! The Celebrations Duo Embossing Debossing Folders, Balloon Adventures Bundle, and Party Animal DSP will be available on January 4th! I am tons of excited! How excited are you? I will be showing cards with the coordinating stamp set for the Celerations Duo Folders eventually – but I want you to also see how well they will work with what you may already have! 
 
For your convenience, I have listed most of the current supplies that I used creating this card below. Clicking any of the images will take you to my 24/7 online store where you can be a happy shopper! Be a happy shopper anytime with me here at inkheaven by clicking here www.darlaolson.stampinup.net.
Thank you so much for stopping by to create and learn with me at inkheaven!
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