Inky Bee Stampers

This easy and quick thank you card was created using the Sentimental Park Stamp Set, Petal Park Stamp Set, and the Petal Park Builder Punch along with a pretty heart print paper from the 2022-2024 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper pack. The small print on the designer series paper allowed me to use the paper as a mat on this card and I love the little hearts peeking around the center panel!

I chose a heart print from the 2022-2024 In Color Designer Series Paper and adhered this to the front of an Orchid Oasis card base. Using sentiments from the Sentimental Park Stamp Set, I stamped two sentiments using Orchid Oasis ink. One sentiment was stamped onto the upper left corner and the other sentiment was stamped onto the lower right corner. In between these sentiments I used the two-step stamps from the Sentimental Park Stamp Set to stamp flowers in Orchid Oasis, and a stem and leaves in Granny Apple Green. A small greenery stamp and dotted stamp from the Petal Park Stamp Set were used to stamp around the flower image to fill in the lower left corner.

Using the Petal Park Builder Punch, I punched out the small, medium and large flowers from Basic White cardstock. A blending brush was used to lightly blend Orchid Oasis ink around the edges of the large and medium punched flowers and the small flower was completely blended with Orchid Oasis ink to make it darker. I assembled the flowers together to form one flower and curled up the petals slightly to give the flower some dimension. The assembled flower was adhered to the top of the stamped stem on the panel. Two leaves were also punched out from Granny Apple Green cardstock and adhered to the stamped stem. The panel was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel, I repeated stamping of the multi-flower image, and greenery image then adhered the panel to another piece of designer series paper. This unit was then adhered to the inside of the card.

The multi-flower image and greenery were repeated on the envelope front. I adhered a piece of coordinating designer series paper to the envelope flap and trimmed the excess paper away from the flap. To finish up the card, I added a double bow using Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon and adhered the bow to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. No card is complete without a little bling! I added a large Iridescent Rhinestone to the 3D flower on the card front and adhered several smaller rhinestones around the stamped flowers.

I love how this card turned out and I hope you like it, too! This was such an easy card to create! You can download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

It is Time to Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons!

You may have collected one or more Bonus Days coupons during the month of July. It is now time to redeem those coupons during the month of August! Redeem your coupons in the Online Store from now through August 31, 2023.

If you placed an order through the Online Store during the month of July, then you received a $5 coupon for every $50 you spent. You will have received the coupon codes via email. If you don’t see your coupon code emails, then check your spam folder. Here are the details:

Redemption Period: 1–31 August 2023

Ordering Deadlines – Phone: 31 August 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT); Online: 31 August 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• 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.

Be sure to redeem those Coupon Codes! Ready to shop now? Click on the image below to go to the Online Store.

Kits Sale Starts Today! Save Up to 30% Off!

You can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! during the month of August! The Kits Collection contains a wide variety of options too! Here are the details:

• Sales Period: 1–31 August
• Ordering Deadlines – By Phone: 31 August 2023 at 6:59 p.m. (MT) or Online: 31 August 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).
• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
• The kits will be up to 30% off as indicated on the website.
• No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

If you are a new crafter or a really busy crafter, kits are an excellent option. Everything you need to complete the kit is included!

View the flyer for the Kits Sale promotion by clicking here.

August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Meaningful Flowers

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. 

To receive the Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit you must subscribe no later than August 10, 2023!

Here is what the kit includes:

• 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• 1 photopolymer stamp set
• 1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot
• Linen thread
• Vellum and precut paper pieces
• FREE Distinktive stamp set
• Adhesives
• Final card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide

To view the Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer, click here.

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 Me for My August Craft & Chat!

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 August 9th! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in and I’ll send you the Zoom video link! 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!

August 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 my August Host Code – D9JFXU4E.

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 a link to each item that will take you to my online store.