Ananda's Inkfinity Arts

This morning, I went to check out some of the new stuff. I saw the "Ice Cream Swirl" set, with this die for the ice cream cones.

And then I saw something different inside it:
If you take half of the ice cream cone cutout, and chop that in parts, you can get a nail polish bottle.

No world-breaking thoughts here, just having fun seeing one thing and then seeing another possibility come from it.

Morning win: getting time entries to line up nicely.
When you create a decimal tab, Word treats a : as a decimal.

This will eventually get me to an image I can add to a page in Acrobat. Anyone got a favorite PDF editor that won't break the bank?

Today I was very thankful to have a set of silicone mixing / measuring beakers.

I went to fill 1oz bottles from the glue in the big bottle, and found out said glue had partially separated and needed remixing.
This would've been an absolute mess otherwise.

So, thought for the day, if y'all are the type to buy big bottles of glue with intentions of refilling smaller bottles, y'all may want to do yourself a favor and get some silicone bowls!

If you could have dinner with any fictional character past or present, who would you choose?

Happy Indy Pendant's Day.
Associative brain means this starts the new earworm, too.

[image: A Lego figure of Indiana Jones is a pendant on a thin chain. Text on the left side is Happy Indy Pendant's Day.]

Card for a birthday, graduation, or any big life transition.

How-to photo for the "ribbon" is in the comments.

.... I've just seen a case of someone insisting that a craft be done a specific way, gatekeeping a person out of a discussion about that craft. The person ended up very discouraged, left the group, and now their voice will not be heard.

Art is for everyone. Card making is for everyone. There is no single way to make art or make cards. Making art, you are putting your heart into something to share with someone. There is value in that. You can make art. You are worthy of receiving art.

I will gladly be your art cheerleader, your card making cheerleader, your craft cheerleader.......

: When you need baker’s twine in a specific color, you can “dye” it yourself using a few drops of ink refill in a bit of isopropyl alcohol. Using solid white twine works well. It’s also possible to dye over an existing color, like this Garden Green over Parakeet Party+white.

#TuesdayTip: When you need baker’s twine in a specific color, you can “dye” it yourself using a few drops of ink refill in a bit of isopropyl alcohol. Using solid white twine works well. It’s also possible to dye over an existing color, like this Garden Green over Parakeet Party+white. #stampinup #crafts #papercrafts #diy #handmade #cardmaker #cardmakersofinstagram #sudemo #artsupplies #craftsupplies

has me working on a new batch of cards today! Not sure yet what the design will be, but that’s okay, ‘cause ya gotta have something as a base! tunes are Led Zeppelin III. What are y’all listening to and making today??

(This is my favorite paper trimmer ever. Love the scoring "blade" it's got.)

#makermonday has me working on a new batch of cards today! Not sure yet what the design will be, but that’s okay, ‘cause ya gotta have something as a base! #musicmonday tunes are Led Zeppelin III. What are y’all listening to and making today??

Here's a card made from nothing but cardstock and 6" Designer Series Paper.

The teacup piece is a 3" square of DSP, which is on a 3.25" square of cardstock.
The next "piece" is a pair of 1"x2" rectangles from the same DSP pack. They're lined up to look like a single piece!
The next layer is a 4"x5.25" rectangle of cardstock.
The base of the card is half of an 8.5x11 sheet of cardstock, and could be folded either at the top or at the right side.

I was gonna post different artsy stuff, something with a theme of but... The new colors arrived today!
These are the new “In Colors”, the trendy colors that will be available for 2 years. It's here!
Let me know if there are color comparisons you'd like to see!
New colors will be available for everyone in two weeks -- getting pre-release product is one of the perks of being a demonstrator. :)

Sometimes sending a card is a lot easier than saying something in person.

This simple thank you card uses only five pieces!
* One flower (Artistically Inked stamps 15452 and Artistic Dies 155371)
* Two white floral outline pieces (old set)
* Two ovals (Double Oval punch 154242)

This card uses Polished Pink cardstock (155710) and stamp pad (155712), with Basic White cardstock (159276). Polished Pink is only available through the end of April, and is in the Last Chance sale!

Who's All Kinds of Wonderful? YOU!

Today's color set: Starry Sky, Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Vanilla.

Today’s card uses several items from the Last Chance sale (with their part numbers):
* Layering Circles dies (151770)
* 2022-24 In Color Matte Decorative Dots (159186 and half price!)
* Pretty Prints Designer Series Paper (159245)
* Wisteria Wishes stamp set for the greeting (159434)
* Happiness Abounds stamp set for the roses (159238)
* Blossoming Happiness dies for the roses (158823 and a deep discount!)

Cardstock & ink used are:
* Starry Sky Classic Stampin’ Pad (159212)
* Starry Sky cardstock (159263)
* Petal Pink cardstock (146985)
* Very Vanilla cardstock (101650)

Basic cardstock packs and art paper packs, as well as adhesives and more, are available at these prices through the end of April.

Last Chance color sets!

These are the color sets available through April 2023. Several colors will be retiring, including the 2021-23 In Colors, and other colors marked with a star.

Other colors will be moving to new groups. See the New Colors post for details!

In Color collections from now to 2025

The stamp+die *bundle* set, the paper pack, and the whole-collection set are part of the Last Chance sale, going on now!

These stamps and dies will be sold separately in the 2023-24 Annual Catalog, starting in May. The ribbon and pearl embellishments will still be available as well.

New colors are coming!

Starting in May, nine brand new colors will be available, along with seven returning customer favorites.

The new colors will be available in:
* 8.5x11 cardstock
* 12x12 cardstock mix packs
* Classic Stampin' ink pads and refills
* Stampin' Write markers, in water-based inks
* Stampin' Blends Combo Pack markers, with a Light and Dark shade of each color, in alcohol-based inks
All markers have both bullet tips and brush tips.

Check out the new kit available now! Everything you need to make *nine* cards is included!

How to qualify for the monthly drawing! I'm happy to answer questions and help you find what works best for you.

It's a sale! Stampin' Up! brings you fresh designs with each Annual Catalog and Mini Catalog. Before new stamps, dies, and paper make their debut, some designs get their last hurrah in our Last Chance sale, with savings up to 60% off their original prices while supplies last!

Check out the Last Chance Products category in the online store, where you can browse the retiring products and discounts using any device, anywhere.

Don't know what to get as a gift? 🎁 Message me, and I can suggest ideas. Gift certificates are also available.

Don't forget to select Ananda Stevens as your demonstrator! That way, I can follow up with you on your order and make sure everything is good. 😀

Some of this week's projects.

These are all made from paper, ink, and glue, using the stamp set shown.

The orange pushup is much larger than the popsicles: the orange section of the pushup and the flavor part of the popsicle use the same stamp. I was thrilled that the circles turned out to be the perfect size to go with the orange section.