Inky Bee Stampers

This card is a CAS (Create and Share) from the Annual Catalog and uses the Textured Floral Bundle. I thought the card was so lovely so I set about recreating it. I put a bit of a different twist on the card I created though, as you will see.

I really love the Lemon Lolly striped background on this card. I was pretty sure I had seen this pattern in my stash of Designer Series Paper, but it turns out I must really like this pattern and used all of mine up! I set about creating my own striped background using a scrap strip of cardstock and my Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blend. The lines are not completely uniform, but I love the organic look! The panel was adhered to the front of a Lemon Lolly card base.

Using the Textured Florals Dies, I cut several of the large greenery sprigs from Granny Apple Green cardstock. From the Textured Florals Stamp Set, I stamped the multi-flower image and its stem onto white cardstock two times. The flowers were stamped in Bubble Bath ink and the stem in Granny Apple Green ink. I used the light and dark shades of my Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends to better define and shade the flowers.

The die cut greenery and flowers were die cut and I arranged the greenery pieces onto the card front first. One of the flower sprigs was added on top and just to the right of the greenery. The birthday sentiment was stamped onto a piece of white cardstock, and I used the fancy label die from the All That Dies set to cut out. A length of Lemon Lolly Sheer Ribbon was adhered directly to the card front and secured with Stampin’ Seal. The sentiment label was placed directly over top of the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel I stamped an additional sentiment and stamped the same flower and stem image onto the lower corner of the panel. I again used the Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends to define and shade the stamped flowers.

The envelope front was stamped with the multi-flower image and colored. One of the small flowers from the Textured Floral Stamp Set was stamped onto the envelope flap in Bubble Bath ink and shaded using Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blends. Several Lemon Lolly Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems were added to the card front.

Sometimes you just need a little inspiration, and the Annual Catalog is a great place to turn. If you would like to recreate this card you can grab the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Bonus Days – July 6-31, 2023

Stampin’ Up! is bringing back one of their favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 6–31 July and spend $50 (USD) you will earn a $5 coupon!

Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August.

There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn! Make sure to share this with your fellow crafting friends and coupon lovers!  Here are the details:

• Earning Period is July 6-31, 2023
• Earn a $5 (USD) coupon for every $50 spent (before shipping and tax).
• All coupon codes will be emailed right after a qualifying purchase has been made. Customers can shop, purchase, and earn coupons as a guest if they provide a valid email at checkout.
• If a participant earns multiple codes from a single order, they will receive one email with multiple codes. If they earn multiple codes from multiple orders, they will receive separate emails for each code earned.
• All order types qualify for this promotion. Phone and email orders still require an email address.
• Orders that are started before the promotion begins will not count toward earning coupon codes. For example, if you add items to your cart before 6 July and wait to purchase until that date or later, then those items will not qualify towards earning coupons. You must add items to your cart and complete your purchase during the earning period.
• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can earn per order or throughout the duration of the earning period.
• Redemption Period is August 1-31, 2023.

Additional Information:

• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
• Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
• Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
• New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

Get your shopping lists ready for July 6 to start earning coupon codes! Don’t forget to save all coupons you have earned so that you can cash them in during the month of August!

Paper Pumpkin Kit for July – Fun in the Sun!

Say hello to summer and get crafting under the sun with this month’s kit! With beach designs, fun accordion-fold cards, along with sentiments to support, encourage, say hello, and more, wave at those you love through uplifting cards and send family and friends oceans of kind words all summer long!

If you would like to receive the Fun in the Sun Paper Pumpkin Kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than July 10. If you would like to view the flyer for this kit, click here.

Here is what is included in the Kit:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 cards with fun accordion folds: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
• An all-occasion stamp set to send friends and family words of encouragement, support and kindness.
• Iridescent Sequin Embellishments.
• 1 Classic Stampin’ Spot: Daffodil Delight.
• Summertime Ephemera pieces, labels, and paper pieces.
• Adhesive Dots and Tear & Tape Adhesive.
• Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Azure Afternoon, Basic Gray, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo, Pool Party

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Paper Pumpkin kits are also fantastic if you’re travelling as everything is included in one box…just grab and go!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to start your subscription to Paper Pumpkin!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on July 12! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

July 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 July Host Code – VMRNHT24.

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 is included below along with a link for each item that will take you to my online store.