Inky Bee Stampers

Today’s card was created with the cheerful Merry & Bright Bundle and Merry Bold & Bright 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper! Who remembers the old-fashioned large Christmas lights? I do!

This card was quick to put together. I started off by adhering a panel of the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper in a green and red tree pattern to a white mat. I wrapped a length of green ribbon from the Ribbon Duo Combo Pack around these panels two times then used a separate length of ribbon to tie a bow around the wrapped ribbon.

The large, rounded bulb image was stamped three times onto a scrap of white cardstock – once in Poppy Parade, Blueberry Bushel and Granny Apple Green. Once the bulb images were stamped, I then stamped the filament onto each bulb using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. The images were then die cut using the coordinating dies. I also die cut the electric cord and the bases for the lights from Shaded Spruce cardstock. A base was adhered to each bulb, and I arranged the string of lights down the left side of the card front and adhered them down.

The sentiments “Have a” and “Christmas” were stamped onto a scrap piece of white cardstock in Poppy Parade ink, then fussy cut. The “Holly Jolly” sentiment was stamped onto a white sentiment label measuring 2-3/4″ x 3/4″in Poppy Parade ink, then matted to a piece of Poppy Parade cardstock. The sentiments were then adhered to the upper right of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel I stamped an additional sentiment in Poppy Parade ink then stamped a bulb and its electric cord onto the lower left of the panel. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

A Poppy Parade bulb was stamped onto the lower left of the envelope front and a piece of coordinating designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap and the excess paper was trimmed away from the flap. For a little extra shine, I traced around the bulbs on the card front with Wink of Stella and a single silver sparkle gem was adhered to the larger sentiment label.

The Merry & Bright Bundle is such a cute set! The paper in the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper pack is upbeat, bright and has a modern feel. The reverse sides of these papers could be used for more than just Christmas cards, too…so it makes this paper pack a great value!

You can download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below. Happy crafting!

Save The Date and Register! World Card Making Day – October 7

Stampin’ Up! World Card Making Day Event Info:

Be sure to save the date! Stampin’ Up! will once again be hosting a virtual World Cardmaking Day event!

Here are the event details:

Who: Everyone, including new customers!

When: 7 October 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Online

Price of Event: Free

Registration Dates: 6 September–7 October 2023

Click here to Register Now!

• You can participate in the event without registering. However, registration is encouraged because it’s the best way to stay up to date regarding event details. Register early! The email address provided will only be used for event communication.
• Language of Event: Most of the event will be presented in English with language interpretation voiceover and subtitles in English, French, German, and Dutch.
• Help Support: Support will be available on the event platform one hour before the event begins, during the event, and for 30 minutes following the event. Demonstrator Support will be closed during the event, so please remember to utilize the “support” feature on the event platform instead. 
• Video on Demand: Our World Card Making Day event will be recorded, and you’ll be able to access it after the live event. It will be available 8–31 October.

If you are registering for the Stampin’ Up! World Cardmaking Day Event, below is a link for the supply list for the products that will be used and the card measurements for each of the products:

• Supply List
• Card Measurements

Inkin’ Krew World Card Making Day Event Info:

And the Inkin’ Krew will once again be hosting an event via Facebook which will take place before and after the Stampin’ Up event!

Be sure to mark your calendars for a full day of fun and creativity!

October Paper Pumpkin Kit – Home for the Holidays

Create dazzling traditional Christmas cards with the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes eight beautiful cards—four each of two designs. Whether you want to send a few to your loved ones or fill your home with some extra special Christmas cheer, this kit has everything you need to make some sparkly, festive cards. Keep reading to learn more!

One extra fun feature of the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit is the bottle of glitter glue that you will receive in your kit! You can use this glue to add shimmery, shiny details to the Christmas scenes on your cards. Add glitter to the trees, houses, snow and more!

But that’s not all! While the October kit provides cards and coordinating envelopes, the November Paper Pumpkin Kit coordinates with the October Paper Pumpkin Kit! So, you will be able to extend your holiday crafting experience even more! I’m not sure what the November kit will include, but I’m guessing that it will include coordinating tags…or maybe treat boxes. I can’t wait!

Here are the kit details for the October Paper Pumpkin Kit:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 8 sparkly and dazzling Christmas cards—4 each of 2 designs—and eight coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with endearing holiday sentiments and festive designs.
• A Real Red Stampin’ Spot
• A bottle of Glitter Glue
• Beautiful Christmasy-themed precut pieces
• Finished folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

You will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin by no later than October 10 in order to receive the Home for the Holidays Kit! If you would like to view the flyer for the Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin kit, 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. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so! Have questions? Drop me an email!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

Earn Double Honey Drop Points Now through September 22, 20223

I’m offering double Honey Drop Points from now through September 22, 2023, to celebrate the launch of the new September-December 2023-Mini Catalog! 

You might be asking – what are Honey Drop points?

Qualifying customers can earn Honey Drop points from me as part of my Honeybee Rewards Program. Once you earn 16 Honey Drops you can earn products valued up to $40 from any current catalog from me. Here is how the double points work:

• Place an order in my online store between today and September 22, 2023 to earn double Honey Drops.
• If you place an order of $25 (before shipping and any applicable tax) you will receive 2 Honey Drop points (instead of just one), for a $50 order you’ll earn 4 points, for a $75 order you’ll earn 6 points, and so on. Normally you would earn only 1 point for every $25 spent.
• Collect sixteen (16) Honey Drops and you can earn any product or products with a value up to $40 from any current catalog and the item will be mailed directly to you! You’ll receive free shipping, too!
• Each of your online orders must be for $25 or more for you to be eligible to earn double Honey Drop points (before Shipping and any applicable tax).
• Don’t forget to use my September host code when placing orders. This qualifies you to receive a free thank you gift from me (if your order is over $150 don’t use the host code. You are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards, but you’ll still get the free gift from me).

To learn more about my Customer Rewards Program, click here.

If you’re ready to start shopping, click here!

September Host Code

Use my current Host Code and receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). If you place an order greater than $150, do not use the Host Code as you will be eligible for Stampin’ Rewards (but you will still receive the free gift from me!). Use my September Host Code – HBQ7CWNR.

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 this card are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.