Inky Bee Stampers

I have another Christmas card idea for you today. While the Sending Cheer Bundle makes adorable holiday gift tags, why not use the bundle to make Christmas cards, too! I have created this adorable Christmas card using the gingerbread man image from the Sending Cheer Bundle, along with the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder and some pretty red ribbon! This card also uses up some white cardstock scraps, too, so a win-win!

Be sure to check back later this week for another holiday card idea and some cute holiday gift card holders at the end of the week using the Sending Cheer Bundle and the Beary Cute Bundle!

I started off by embossing a white cardstock panel using the Christmas Tidings Embossing Folder. The panel was adhered to a Shaded Spruce mat, then this was adhered to the front of a Granny Apple Green card base. Using the stamps from the Sending Cheer Stamp Set, I stamped three gingerbread men in Pecan Pie ink, three sets of holly leaves in Shaded Spruce ink and three sets of holly berries in Cherry Cobbler ink. The faces for the gingerbread men were stamped in Early Espresso ink. The images were die cut using the coordinating dies from the Sending Cheer Dies. I also die cut three sets of small hearts from Cherry Cobbler cardstock. These were then adhered to the fronts of the gingerbread men.

A length of ribbon was added across the bottom of the card front and adhered down using Tear & Tape. Using the Brightest Glow Stamp Set, I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of white cardstock in Shaded Spruce and used the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out the sentiment. The sentiment was then adhered to the card front and positioned over the ribbon. The gingerbread men were added towards the top of the card front and adhered down with liquid glue. The holly and berries were adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The berries were dusted with a little Wink of Stella and I used some Whisper White Craft Ink to add a highlight to the berries.

The “Merry Christmas” sentiment from the Brightest Glow Stamp Set was stamped onto the inside panel. Check out the beautiful font on this sentiment! I also stamped holly and berries onto the lower corners of the panel. The panel was adhered to a Shaded Spruce mat and then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same holly and berry images were stamped onto the envelope front and envelope flap. Of course, the berries were dusted with a little Wink of Stella for some sparkle (every holiday card needs sparkle!) and highlights were added to the berries also. To finish up the card I added several Adhesive-Backed Glitter Sequins to the card front.

This is such a cheerful card! I love the little gingerbread men with their little heart buttons…so cute! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

November Paper Pumpkin Kit – Warm Wishes

Light up the Christmas season with this month’s Paper Pumpkin kit! With traditional Christmas home designs and warm Christmas wishes, spread the light of Christmas with a gift box. Plus, you can get the Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes Add-On to take your Christmas crafting even further (available while supplies last).

This Kit coordinates with the October Home for the Holidays Paper Pumpkin Kit! And you can purchase an add-on with the November kit—and it’s one you won’t want to miss! The Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes add-on includes 20 cards and 20 coordinating envelopes you can use for even more Christmas crafting.

This month’s kit comes with everything you need to make traditional Christmas treat packaging boxes that you can fill up with all sorts of small goodies, treats, gifts, and more. Be sure to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than November 10 to receive this kit! Click here to view the flyer!

THIS KIT INCLUDES:

• 8 boxes; 4 each of 2 designs
• 1 Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Spot
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Precut paper pieces
• Linen thread
• Treat bags
• Warm Wishes photopolymer stamp set
• Completed box size: 4-1/4″ x 4-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm) and 4/1/4″ x 3-3/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 9.5 x 3.8 cm)
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Blueberry Bushel, Cherry Cobbler, Crushed Curry, Daffodil Delight, Lemon Lolly, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Real Red

ADD-ON DETAILS:

Warm Wishes Cards & Envelopes
Available for purchase starting 11 October; only while supplies last.
Item number: 163985
$14.00 USD

This add-on includes:
• 20 Cards & Envelopes 
• Iridescent glitter accents on paper
• Folded card size: 5″ x 7″ (12.7 x 17.8 cm)

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!

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

Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit Added to the Kits Collection!

The Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit has all you need to make a rustic, 25 day paper advent calendar. What a great way to bring a classic, cozy Christmas feeling to your home this season!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

• Enough supplies to create 25 individual envelopes
• Printed die cuts, printed labels, adhesive, embellishments, clothespins, and twine
• Folded envelope size: 4″ x 3″ (10.2 x 7.6 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

Join Me for My Next Craft & Chat – November 8, 2023, 7 pm EST

I will be holding a Craft & Chat virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, November 8 at 7 pm Eastern. This Craft & Chat is an opportunity to gather virtually with fellow crafters to work on projects, ask crafty related questions and share techniques and anyone is welcome to attend.

If you would like to attend this Craft & Chat simply email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com so that I can send you the Zoom link before the call.

I hope to see your smiling face on November 8th!

November 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 November Host Code – YX444U6C.

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 in case you would like to purchase any of the items.