Happy Friday! I have a fun fold card for you today…a pop-up card using the Happier Than Happy Bundle and the Happy Forest Friends 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. This set is so cute!
I started with a card base in Smoky Slate and used a piece of the DSP for the card front showing a forest scene. This adorable paper does most of the work here! I went with a simple white die cut square for the sentiment label and decorated the label with a die cut pine tree, a stamped and die cut mushroom and a fussy cut mushroom from the DSP.
For the inside of the card another piece of DSP was used with a forest theme. A rectangular tube was created in cardstock to form the pop-up portion of the card and adhered inside of the card to the card base. A strip of the same DSP was adhered to the front side of the rectangular tube. I stamped the bear, tree stump and pine tree from the Happier Than Happy Bundle then die cut the pieces and adhered these to the pop-up mechanism. A fussy cut mushroom was also added. A white panel decorated with a die cut pine tree was added inside of the card.
The envelope front was decorated with several stamped images from the set, and I adhered a coordinating piece of the DSP to the envelope flap and fussy cut around the flap to finish the envelope.
When the card is opened, the bear, pine tree and other forest pieces pop-up. The little bear even appears to be waving! The best part about this fun fold is that the card will stand on its own when opened to display this cute little scene!
This fun fold would be so great using other stamp and die bundles and I can’t wait to create another card using this fun fold!
You can view the tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.
Have a wonderful weekend! Stay safe, have fun and stay crafty!
Carol
Products used to create this card are included below:
The Wonderful World Bundle from the July-August 2022 Sale-A-Bration catalog is by far my favorite! Although it’s a tough call… The stamps are gorgeous, and the Designer Series Paper is AMAZINGLY beautiful! You can earn the Wonderful World Bundle by placing a qualifying order during Sale-A-Bration ($100 or more). If you want this bundle, don’t delay! Items in the Sale-A-Bration catalog are while supplies last. One of the Sale-A-Bration items has already sold out.
I chose a Blackberry Bliss card base for my card today and adhered a piece of the Wonderful World DSP to the card base front. I then fussy cut one of the large flowers from a piece of the DSP and adhered that to a die cut and matted piece of Blackberry Bliss. The square die cut was turned on point to form a diamond and the fussy cut flower was adhered to the diamond. I then popped up this unit to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Using the Charming Sentiments Bundle, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock using VersaMark ink, then embossed the sentiment using White Embossing Powder. The sentiment was die cut using the coordinating die from the Charming Sentiments Bundle. This was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
A white Crinkled Seem Binding Ribbon bow was attached to the stem of the flower, and I added a few purple Glossy Dots to the card front. A strip of coordinating DSP was added to the inside panel and this panel was adhered inside of the card.
The iris image was stamped onto the envelope front in Blackberry Bliss ink and a piece of coordinating DSP was added to the envelope flap and I fussy cut around the flap to finish off the envelope.
To view, download and print the project sheet for this card, click on the image below:
cheCK OUT INKY BEE STAMPERS UPDATED CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM!
I value my customers and want to reward you for shopping with me. My rewards program has been updated. In addition to my Customer Thank You Gift offer (use the current host code and receive a gift valued up to $5 from me), I have added two additional rewards – The Honeybee Rewards Program and an Exclusive Project Tutorials offer. You can visit my Customer Rewards Program page to grab all of the details by clicking here.
Products used to make today’s card are included below, along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.
These sweet little ducks on this card came from the Stylish Sketches Stamp Set which you can earn free with a $50 order during Sale-A-Bration which runs through August 31. I also used the Fabulous Frames Dies and a sentiment from the Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set.
I started with a card base in Gray Granite and wrapped a length of Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon around a panel in Cherry Cobbler. A frame was die cut in Gray Granite cardstock and adhered to the Cherry Cobbler panel. The image of the ducks was stamped onto white cardstock, then using the same die from the Fabulous Frames Dies I cut the stamped image out and adhered to the center of the frame using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
When coloring the image of the ducks I kept the colors light and soft. A small bow was tied using the Shimmer Ribbon and adhered under the frame. A sentiment from the Beauty of Friendship Stamp set was stamped in Gray Granite ink and adhered to the card front below the frame.
The leaf image from the Stylish Sketches set was stamped in Gray Granite ink for the inside panel as well as the envelope front and envelope flap. This completes the card. How sweet are these little ducks?
To view, download and print the project sheet for this card, click on the image below.
August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Sweet Sunflowers
If you’re a big fan of sunflowers like me, then you’re going to love the August Paper Pumpkin kit!
The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by Stampin’ Up! in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail!
And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create!
This kit includes:
All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets
Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
If you’re not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a try. Subscribe and each month, around the 20th of the month, you’ll receive your project box delivered directly to your home. Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.
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Products used to make this card are included below:
The theme for today’s Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Blog Hop is “celebrate summer” and what better way to celebrate summer than with flowers! What’s your favorite summer flower?
My card for today’s Hop was created using the Blessings of Home Stamp Set and the Flowers of Home Dies. The large image from the Blessings of Home stamp set is one of my favorites so I was excited to pull out this set for my card today! I also used the Deckled Rectangles Dies and the Eden’s Garden Stamp Set was used for the inside greeting. A piece of the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper was used on the envelope flap. Card details, including measurements, can be found on the project sheet which is linked towards the bottom of this post.
I started off with a card base in Sweet Sorbet – one of our new In Colors. I used the Brick & Mortar 3D Embossing Folder to emboss a piece of Basic White cardstock. A piece of Sweet Sorbet Metallic Woven Ribbon was wrapped around the embossed panel twice vertically and the ribbon ends were adhered to the back of the embossed panel. This panel was then adhered to a Basic Black mat, then this unit was adhered to the card base.
The large flower bouquet image was used from the Blessings of Home stamp set and the image was stamped onto a piece of Basic White cardstock. The image was then colored in with an assortment of Stampin’ Blends. The image was then die cut using the coordinating Flowers of Home Dies. While die cutting, I also die cut several greenery sprigs from Basic White cardstock using the Flowers of Home Dies also. I stamped the sentiment “What a Beautiful Day” onto a piece of scrap white cardstock. The full sentiment reads “What a Beautiful Day for Love” but I used a piece of washi tape to block out the words “for Love”, inked the stamp, removed the Washi tape then stamped the sentiment. The sentiment was then die cut using the Deckled Rectangles Dies.
On a Basic White cardstock panel I stamped the smaller flower bouquet image from the Blessings of Home stamp set onto the lower right corner of the panel. I also stamped a greeting from the Eden’s Garden Stamp Set on this panel. The flower image was colored in using the same Stampin’ Blends colors that were used on the larger image. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card base. I stamped and colored this same image on the envelope front. A coordinating piece of paper from the Tea Boutique 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper was adhered to the envelope flap. I then fussy cut around the envelope flap to finish off the envelope.
The large die cut flower bouquet image was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed towards the upper left corner over top of the ribbon. The die cut greenery sprigs in white were tucked in on either side of the popped-up image to slightly overhang the embossed panel. I also popped up the sentiment label using Stampin’ Dimensionals and placed in the lower right corner. This completes my card for the blog hop!
Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today! I hope I have inspired you to create something beautiful to celebrate summer! Okay, on with the hop! Click the button below to go to the Previous or Next blog.
In case you get lost along the way, here is the list of team members participating in today’s blog hop:
To view the project sheet for today’s card, click on the icon below.
SALE-A-BRATION is On! Don’t forget to take advantage of Sale-a-bration and grab some free products!
Sale-A-Bration has kicked off and will run through the end of August. Sale-A-Bration items are while supplies last so don’t delay too long in placing your orders! If you’re not familiar with Sale-A-Bration it’s a great time to place an order and earn free products from the Sale-A-Bration catalog! Here are some great ways to join in during Sale-A-Bration:
Place an Order During Sale-A-Bration to Earn Free Products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog: Choose a free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 order you place (before shipping and tax). There is no limit on the number of products you can earn from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.
Host an Event During Sale-A-Bration: Hosting an event during Sale-A-Bration is even more rewarding! On top of the usual host rewards you can earn toward free and discounted products, there is also no limit to the number of free Sale-A-Bration products you and your guests can earn. Plus, place any party or personal order over $300 (excluding shipping) and you’ll also receive the exclusive Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set for free!
Join During Sale-A-Bration: Join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and you can build your Starter Kit by selecting $125 in products for only $99. Join during Sale-A-Bration as a demonstrator and in addition to your starter kit products you will also receive the Making Plans Collection for free! The Making Plans Collection includes a planner, notebooks and a stamp set to keep your busy life organized. It’s a really nice set!
You can view digital copies of the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog by visiting my “Shop My Stampin’ Up! Store” page. Click here to go to the page. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions – I’m here to help!
Enjoy!
Products used to create today’s card are included below:
Happy Monday! Today’s card features the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set and the Rustic Pumpkins Dies. I started with a card base in Cherry Cobbler.
On a Very Vanilla panel I repeatedly stamped the maple leaf from the Soft Seedlings stamp set. I love creating card backgrounds using this technique! The stamp from this set has maple seedlings attached but I used my paper snips to cut the stamp in two pieces so that I could use only the maple leaf. The two pieces can be easily matched up again and placed on a stamping block in order to stamp the entire image. The vanilla panel was matted to a piece of Early Espresso then this unit was adhered to the card front.
The maple leaf was also stamped on the inside panel and envelope front and flap. I then used a small amount of Stampin’ Seal on the center of the card front and looped a length of gold Simply Elegant Trim and adhered to the Stampin’ Seal.
The two pumpkin dies, pumpkin stem, and vine were die cut in Gold Foil. I also die cut a circle in Early Espresso using the largest circle die from the Layering Circles Dies. The pumpkin was assembled then adhered to the circle then this unit was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a sentiment label at an angle in the upper left corner of the card then added a Rustic Metallic Dot.
This completes the card for today. You can find the Soft Seedlings Stamp Set and the Rustic Pumpkin Dies in the July-December 2022 Mini Catalog. I just love the rich, warm colors of Fall! How about you?
You can view all of the details for recreating this card by clicking on the image below. I hope you’ll give it a try!
Products used to create this card are listed below along with links that will take you to my online store.
Happy Friday! I hope everyone has been enjoying a relaxing week…or at least stress-free!
I seem to be strolling down memory lane a lot lately! This card reminds me of camping when I was younger…I did a lot of camping! First as a Girl Scout, then as a Scout Leader. Lots of fun and lots of good memories.
You might miss the Campology Stamp Set in the Annual Catalog but it is one you might want to check out further. The fun images and sentiments are perfect for a masculine card, youth card, or anyone that enjoys the outdoors.
I paired this stamp set with paper from the Rustic Harvest 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack. I chose the black and white acorn print (can you see the adorable little acorns on this paper?) and the Mossy Meadow swirls print. All of the DSP was matted onto Basic Black cardstock.
I chose the lantern image along with the sentiment “You brighten my path” for the front of the card. A little stamping, coloring, and matting and the card is complete!
How would you decorate this fun fold? Let me know in the comments below.
To view, download and print the project sheet for today’s card, please click on the image below.
Wishing you all a fun-filled weekend!
Carol
Products used to make today’s card are included below:
In honor of National Watercolor Month, I have another watercolor background for you to try! I used the Lighthouse Point Bundle for today’s card and the background scene really sets off this beautiful lighthouse! This set reminds me of all of the gorgeous lighthouses in Maine.
I will admit that this card took a bit longer to create, but so worth it. I provide step by step instructions in my project sheet so be sure to check it out. The card sits on a Real Red card base, and I die cut a number of pieces to assemble the lighthouse. The watercolor panel was painted, and I adhered the lighthouse to this panel. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels around the water to indicate sparkle!
This set comes with two sizes of sentiment labels. I used the smaller die cut for the actual sentiment and the larger die for a mat for the sentiment…perfect! A lighthouse, beam and rocks were stamped on the inside of the card as well as the envelope front to complete this project.
Click on the image below to view, download and print the project sheet for today’s card. Enjoy!
SALE-A-BRATION is HERE!
Sale-A-Bration has kicked off and will run through the end of August. Sale-A-Bration items are while supplies last so don’t delay too long in placing your orders! Here are great ways to join in during Sale-A-Bration:
Place an Order During Sale-A-Bration to Earn Free Products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog: Choose a free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 order you place (before shipping and tax). There is no limit on the number of products you can earn from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.
Host an Event During Sale-A-Bration: Hosting an event during Sale-A-Bration is even more rewarding! On top of the usual host rewards you can earn toward free and discounted products, there is also no limit to the number of free Sale-A-Bration products you and your guests can earn. Plus, place any party or personal order over $300 (excluding shipping) and you’ll also receive the exclusive Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set for free!
Join During Sale-A-Bration: Join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and you can build your Starter Kit by selecting $125 in products for only $99. Join during Sale-A-Bration as a demonstrator and in addition to your starter kit products you will also receive the Making Plans Collection for free! The Making Plans Collection includes a planner, notebooks and a stamp set to keep your busy life organized. It’s a really nice set!
You can view digital copies of the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog by visiting my “Shop My Stampin’ Up! Store” page. Click here to go to the page. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions – I’m here to help!
Enjoy!
New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – The Best Remedy
The latest addition to the Kits Collection is here! Use The Best Remedy Kit to make cards that comfort and encourage others during times of trouble. The cute critter in this set is sure to bring a smile! Here are the details:
In honor of National Watercolor Month, today’s card features an underwater watercolor background for our happy fishes! Creating this ombre-like watercolor panel is easy and quick and I provide complete instructions in the project sheet.
The Fish & A Wish Bundle were used for today’s card which includes the stamp set and a Fish Builder Punch. I first painted the watercolor background using three different blue inks – Pool Party, Balmy Blue and Pacific Point. Some see grass was stamped onto the watercolor panel in Night of Navy ink. I then stamped and punched the fish and adhered them to the card front. I popped up one of the fish using Stampin’ Dimensionals to provide some depth to the scene.
The sentiment was stamped onto white cardstock then punched out using the builder punch. I punched out a second fish in Pacific Point cardstock and layered this behind the fish sentiment label to provide a shadow behind the sentiment. This was added to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
I used the wave image and small fish from the stamp set and stamped these images on the inside card panel as well as the envelope front and envelope flap.
Lastly, I added multiple Opal Rounds to the card front to give the impression of bubbles. How cute are these little fishes…and so easy to stamp and punch out!
Click on the image below to view, download and print the project sheet for today’s card. I hope you give this watercolor background a try!
Ordering deadline for the july paper pumpkin kit – Sending Good Thoughts – is fast approaching
The deadline for the July Paper Pumpkin kit – Sending Good Thoughts – is fast approaching. You must subscribe no later than July 10 to receive July’s kit!
“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, July’s kit is full of warmth and fun.
Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. The July Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic!
We also have a special game for you to play—take part in the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and this month’s kit! Plus, subscribers to the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit will be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! All active subscribers are eligible to win the prize! Subscribe before July 10 to receive the Sending Good Thoughts kit!
How adorable is this forest scene using the Happier Than Happy Bundle and the Happy Forest Friends 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! Our little fox is wandering through the forest surrounded by trees, falling leaves and greenery.
I started with a card base of Soft Suede topped with a piece of the Happy Forest Friends DSP. I stamped the fox and tree stump and die cut them using the coordinating dies from the Happy Forest Dies set. I also die cut a number of leaves, pine trees and a little acorn using this same die set using cardstock scraps of various colors.
The sentiment for the card came from the Amazing Phrasing stamp set which is a Sale-A-Bration item which you can get for free with a qualifying order! A twill bow was added to the card front to complete this cute little card. I’ll be sending this to a friend who I don’t get to see as much anymore and I’m sure it will bring a smile to her face when she receives it!
You can grab all of the details for this card by clicking on the icon below.
WOO HOO! THE JULY-DECEMBER 2022 MINI CATALOG AND SALE-A-BRATION ARE HERE!
The new July-December 2022 Mini Catalog and Sale-A-Bration catalogs are here!
The Mini Catalog, formerly known as the holiday catalog, is now open for customer orders. This catalog is jammed with amazing suites, bundles and embellishments! There is something for everyone in the new Mini, from every day stamp sets, Fall themed products and Christmas products. I’ll be highlighting items from the mini catalog over the upcoming months so be sure to tune in to get a peek.
Sale-A-Bration has also kicked off and will run through the end of August. Here are great ways to join in during Sale-A-Bration:
Place an Order During Sale-A-Bration to Earn Free Products from the Sale-A-Bration Catalog: Choose a free Sale-A-Bration product with every $50 or $100 order you place (before shipping and tax). There is no limit on the number of products you can earn from the Sale-A-Bration catalog.
Host an Event During Sale-A-Bration: Hosting an event during Sale-A-Bration is even more rewarding! On top of the usual host rewards you can earn toward free and discounted products, there is also no limit to the number of free Sale-A-Bration products you and your guests can earn. Plus, place any party or personal order over $300 (excluding shipping) and you’ll also receive the exclusive Perfect Pomegranate Stamp Set for free!
Join During Sale-A-Bration: Join Stampin’ Up! as a demonstrator and you can build your Starter Kit by selecting $125 in products for only $99. Join during Sale-A-Bration as a demonstrator and in addition to your starter kit products you will also receive the Making Plans Collection for free! The Making Plans Collection includes a planner, notebooks and a stamp set to keep your busy life organized. It’s a really nice set!
You can view a digital copy of the new Mini Catalog and the Sale-A-Bration catalog by visiting my “Shop My Stampin’ Up! Store” page. Click here to go to the page. If you would like a copy of either of these catalogs, please visit my “Contact” page to send me an email request.
Enjoy looking at all of the great new products…and hopefully purchasing a few, or a dozen, to add to your stash! If I can be of any assistance or answer any questions about any of the products, please reach out to me. I’m happy to help!
Products used to make today’s card are included below:
Happy 4th of July! I’ll be keeping this short today so that I can enjoy time with my family.
This card was made with the Wonderful World Stamp Set and the Wonderful World 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Isn’t the image and paper gorgeous? You can earn the Wonderful World Stamp Set and DSP during Sale-A-Bration with an order of $100 (prior to shipping and tax). The paper is beyond beautiful and the images in the stamp set are equally as beautiful! This is a distinctive stamp set!
I started by adhering a piece of the DSP to an Orchid Oasis card base. I then added a thin strip of Orchid Oasis cardstock on top of the DSP panel. I used the Deckled Rectangles dies to die cut a panel of white cardstock then stamped the flower image onto this panel. I used sponge daubers to ink up the stamp. The sentiment label was also die cut using the Deckled Rectangle Dies and matted to a piece of Orchid Oasis.
A double strand of metallic ribbon was tied in a knot and adhered to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. The knot was tucked slightly under the top center of the sentiment label. To finish off the card I added three silver Festive Pearls to the card front.
To view, download and print the project sheet for this card, click on the image below.
Happy 4th of July! I hope you enjoy some quality time with family and friends as we celebrate our countries independence!
Products used to make today’s card are included below along with links for each product that will take you to my online store.
Inky Bee Stampers 