Inky Bee Stampers

The beautiful Shining Christmas 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper was used to create today’s card and I specifically chose the Collar Fun Fold to help show off the paper!  This paper needs to be seen to be truly appreciated.  The paper contains shiny foil accents with the reverse print on each sheet in a mat Cherry Cobbler and white pattern.  It is gorgeous!  I also used the Christmas Classics Stamp Set for sentiments and images and the Stylish Shapes Dies for the sentiment label.

The Collar Fun Fold is easy to create.  I started with a 5” x 3-3/4” piece of the Shining Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper in a holly and berry print.  On the long edge of this panel, I located the center point, then made a vertical 2” cut.  Each corner on the left and right of the cut line was folded back to create a shirt collar look…hence the fun fold name.

The Specialty paper panel was then laid on top of a white mat and I used a pencil to lightly mark the V shape on the mat that was created by the folded corners.  The panel was removed, and I stamped the pine bough image from the Christmas Classics Stamp Set in the “V” area marked by pencil lines.  The image was stamped in Mossy Meadow ink and was first and second-generation stamped several times.  The pencil lines were then erased.  The Specialty paper panel was then adhered to the Basic White mat.  Real Red Ribbon was wrapped around this panel vertically with the ends secured to the back of the panel with Stampin’ Seal.  The panel was then adhered to the front of a Mossy Meadow card base.

The second to largest circle die was used to cut out a Mossy Meadow sentiment label.  The “Deck the Halls” sentiment was stamped onto the label using VersaMark ink and I sprinkled white embossing powder over the area then used a Heat Tool to set the embossing powder.  The sentiment label was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and was positioned on the left side of the card and over top of the wrapped ribbon.  Using two lengths of Real Red Ribbon I tied a bow and adhered the bow to the right center of the sentiment label using Mini Glue Dots.

An additional sentiment from the Christmas Classics Stamp Set was stamped on the inside panel in Cherry Cobbler ink and the decorative dashed line image was stamped just below the sentiment.  The pine bough image was first and second-generation stamped onto the upper left and lower right corners of the panel in Mossy Meadow ink.  [The pine bough image from the Christmas Classics Stamp Set stamps beautifully BTW!]  The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card base.

The same pine bough image was first and second-generation stamped onto the envelope front.  A piece of coordinating specialty designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap, and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap using my paper snips.  I used the dark shade of a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend to color five Rhinestone Basic Jewels.  A large rhinestone was placed on the left side of the sentiment label and the remaining smaller rhinestones were adhered around the stamped pine boughs.  

I’m looking forward to creating more projects using the Shining Christmas Specialty Designer Series Paper – maybe a gift box or some gift tags.  If you would like to recreate this card click on the image below to download, save or print the pdf tutorial.

Have a wonderful day!

Celebrate 35 Years with Stampin’ Up with 35% More or 35% Off – Joining Special

We want to celebrate our 35^th anniversary in style! From 3–31 October, anyone who joins our fun crafting community as a new demonstrator can choose either 35% OFF the cost of their Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit! This is a great joining promotion!

Here are the details…

Promotion Period:  October 3-31, 2023

Ordering Deadlines

• Phone: 31 October 2023; 6:59 PM (MT)
• Online: 31 October 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)

New demonstrators can choose one of the following options for their Starter Kit:

Option 1: Get 35% OFF the normal cost of a Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $125 USD | $165 CAD worth of product for only $64.35 USD | $87.75 CAD!

Option 2: Get 35% MORE product with their Starter Kit. Those who select this option will receive $168.75 USD | $222.75 CAD worth of product by spending $99 USD | $135 CAD!

No matter which option new demonstrators choose for their Starter Kit, both provide them with free business supplies and free shipping on their Starter Kit—not to mention all the fun that comes with being part of Stampin’ Up!

FREE OnStage@Home Registration

It gets better! Those who sign up for a Starter Kit during this offer will also be automatically registered for FREE* to our virtual OnStage event on 11 November—a $77 USD | $102 CAD value!

• Those who sign up for this offer have the opportunity to watch the event independently, gathered together with other demonstrators, or with their Team Leader.
• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will be automatically added to the OnStage attendees; they do not need to register separately.
• Demonstrators who join during this promotion will also receive an email with all the information about this event.

*Please note that free registration will not include the gift box.

Additional Details

• Orders that include one of these Starter Kit options must be closed by the ordering deadline on 31 October.
• New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit.
• New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user.
• New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 3 October or after 31 October (anytime outside of this Starter Kit promotion period) will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

Don’t forget that there are a lot of advantages to becoming a demonstrator when you join my team:

• A 20%+ discount on Stampin’ Up! products
• Early access to new catalogs and product pre-orders
• Exclusive access to our team’s Facebook group
• Joining a fun and supportive community

I hope you take advantage of this great joining special and you consider joining my team. The Stampin’ Up community is the absolute best and our team, in particular! There is no obligation to maintain your demonstrator status if you decide that it is not for you. Plus you will have my full support whether you are joining just for the discount or if you’d like to start a business as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions at inkybeestampers@gmail.com!

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!

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!

Join me for a Virtual Craft & Chat on October 11!

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 October 11! 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.

October Host Code

Use my current Host Code and receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $35 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 October Host Code –EF22FGYK.

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