Inky Bee Stampers

I’m back with a lovely card created with the Merriest Trees Bundle – one of my all-time favorite Christmas sets! I also used the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder, Winter Meadow 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and Silver 12″ x 12″ Adhesive-Backed Glimmer Paper. Oh, and I did a little ink blending to really highlight the die cut tree!

I selected a Pretty Peacock watercolor print from the Winter Meadow Designer Series Paper and adhered a panel to a Pretty Peacock cardstock mat. I then used the third-to-largest Deckled Rectangles Dies to cut out a panel from Basic White cardstock. This panel was then embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. The embossed panel was adhered to the Pretty Peacock designer series panel. A length of Sheer Ribbon was wrapped horizontally around the lower portion of this unit with the ribbon ends secured on the back of the panel using a small amount of Stampin’ Seal.

To create the pretty ink blended tree, using the Merriest Trees Dies I die cut the four largest tree sections from Basic White cardstock. I used a blending brush to blend Pretty Peacock ink onto the tops and bottoms of each tree section, making sure to leave the bottoms of the tree sections a little lighter in color. A bone folder was used to curl up the bottoms of each tree section before gluing the tree sections together. Curling the edges of these sections really provides a lot of dimension! I also die cut the garland from Silver Adhesive-Backed Glimmer Paper and adhered the garland to the assembled tree. A star was also die cut from the silver Glimmer Paper and adhered to the top of the tree. The tree was then adhered to the white embossed panel using liquid glue. The “love & joy” sentiment from the Merriest Trees Stamp Set was stamped in Pretty Peacock ink onto a sentiment label cut from the smallest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies. The sentiment label was adhered towards the lower left of the completed panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The panel was then adhered to the front of a Thick Basic White card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

For the Merriest Trees Stamp Set, I stamped the “We wish you a Merry Christmas” sentiment on the inside panel in Pretty Peacock ink. A star was stamped above the tree and snowflakes were stamped around the tree – also in Pretty Peacock ink. The panel was adhered to a Pretty Peacock mat then adhered to the inside of the card.

Snowflakes stamped in Pretty Peacock ink were stamped onto the lower corner of the envelope front and a piece of coordinating designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap with the excess paper trimmed away from the flap. To finish up the card, I dotted Wink of Stella on the embossed snowflakes on the card front.

If you haven’t grabbed the Merriest Trees Bundle yet, I highly recommend that you do! The set is so versatile and provides lots of color and design options!

If you would like to recreate this card for yourself, you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

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

If you would like to receive the Home for the Holidays Kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than October 10, 2023. 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!

Save Up to 60% Off on Clearance Rack Items!

The Clearance Rack has been refreshed and you can save up to 60% on products! Be sure to check it out…but don’t delay! Items are while supplies last!

Click here to shop the Clearance Rack now!

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.