Nothing says Spring like Pansies (well, except maybe for daffodils)! I will be pulling out some Annual Catalog bundles over the next few weeks to remind you of all of the great card making options available to you! Today’s card features the Pansy Patch Bundle and one of the awesome new embossing folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders set!

I started off by using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders – the one with the star pattern – to emboss a 5-1/4″ x 4″ white panel. This panel was then adhered to a card base in Orchid Oasis.

I used the two-step stamps from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set to stamp several pansies in Orchid Oasis ink. The flower centers (there are two) were stamped in Daffodil Delight and then Night of Navy. Pansies have such happy little faces!

Using the Pansy Dies I die cut several leaves using Granny Apple Green and Garden Green cardstock and I cut one stem from Granny Apple Green cardstock. The flowers, stem and leaves were arranged on the card front then adhered down. The two larger pansies were popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some added dimension.

I stamped a sentiment from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set in Orchid Oasis ink onto a sentiment label and I added an Orchid Oasis mat behind the sentiment label. The sentiment label was adhered to the lower right corner of the card front.

A pansy and leaves were stamped onto the inside panel and the envelope front. The sentiment “thank you” was stamped in Orchid Oasis ink on the inside panel and then the panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

To finish off the card I added a double bow in Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon to the flower stem on the card front and several dots were added to the card front as well. When I created this card I used the Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots not realizing that these embellishments are no longer available. I do my best to try and keep up with availability but sometimes miss…sorry about that! Feel free to add an embellishment of your choice to the card!

To download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this card, click on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

• 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
• One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
• 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
• Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
• Gold, pearlized embellishments.
• The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
• Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

Ten Years of Growth – March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin’ Up! artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of the anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! Take a look!

The 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 recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
• 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
• Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

In order to receive the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Ten Years of Growth – you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10!

You can click here to view the Flyer for the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit.

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. The subscriptions are for month-to-month, 3-months, 6-months or 12-months and you can start, pause or stop your subscription at any time. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.

March Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

Products used to create today’s card are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.