
Welcome to the Creativity Abounds April 2025 Blog Hop. Our theme is techniques and I have chosen an ink lifting technique.
Here is the card I created with this technique.

Berry Burst is such a fun, happy color and just perfect as a background for daisies. Here you can see the ink blended background that I created and then the areas where the ink is lifted. This is a fun technique and works well with many stamps.
If you’d like to learn how to do this the Creativity Abounds April Tutorial (shown below) has all the instructions you need in addition to a video showing you how to be successful with this technique.
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You can receive this tutorial for free by placing a minimum $35 order with me (before tax and shipping) and at the end of the month, I will email you the tutorial. I know you will love the 12 other techniques covered in the tutorial as well. Please reach out if you have any questions.

This is a close up of the gorgeous background that you can create!
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Please click on the next name on the list and continue to be inspired by the amazing projects created by these demonstrators. I know you will not be disappointed.
new stamp camp opportunity

Free International Stamp Camp- order Now
Creativity Abounds next international Stamp Camp will be online on June 27-28th and will feature the Celebratory Sips Suite. You can attend free by purchasing all the items in the Suite from me. If you already own these products, purchase $79 from me of anything you want. This is an amazing suite and you won’t want to miss it!
Stamp Camp is for Demos and Customers. You’ll have all kinds of ideas for your classes or personal use. If you already own these products or not all are available, you can choose anything you want totaling $79 or more. You will need the products listed to make all the Make and Take kits as presented, but unavailable items can be purchased and finished anytime after the Stamp Camp.
The Celebratory Sips Stamp Camp includes prerecorded videos and a bundle of written tutorials showing how to make the 13 card kit cards. Live videos showing additional cards and techniques are presented the weekend of the camp. You will have 26 projects and many tips for successful creating with this suite by the time Stamp Camp is over! It’s a great value!
There are challenges and more! Everything happens in a private Facebook Group that will stay on Facebook for as long as Facebook allows it. The first 17 Stamp Camps we’ve done are still available to the participants. We do 3-4 online stamp camps per year and most people who have participated once, do all of them because they are fun, informative, and it’s a really great deal! You will love it! Email me with questions at lorraine@chatncraftwithlorraine.com.

Join me this month for my Card Class in the Mail- All Occasion Stamp-a-Stack. We’ll make 8 cards (2 of 4 designs) so you’ll have a supply of cards on hand for all occasions. For August we will use the Inspiring Imperfections stamp set.
Cost is $35.00 (local) or $40 (by mail) or free with a minimum of a $50 order (before taxes and shipping and after any Stampin’ Rewards are applied).
Two options – in person or by mail.
- In Person – class will be held on the last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
- By mail – Zoom will be held on the last Tuesday of the month at 3 pm. The class will be recorded and the replay available via YouTube if you can’t attend the class. You can substitute stamp sets or add the stamp set/punch to your order and use your own inks.
There is the option to add on the stampset or bundle. You can choose to add the stamp set ($19) or the stamp set and punch bundle ($42.25). Shipping will be on me!
Registration is on going but if you delay, you may not receive your packet in time for class. YOU MUST
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Anyone who shops with me and spends $50 before tax & shipping, and after applying any Stampin’ Rewards receives a free tutorial bundle packed with project ideas and details. Here’s a sneak peek at the Tutorial Bundle that I am currently giving away.
NEW!!! You can also purchase this tutorial from my tutorial store. You will also find many other tutorials available for sale as well! Please take a look!


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Happy Crafting,
Lorraine
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Love this soft look on your background!
thank you so much, Ingrid.