Inky Bee Stampers

I hope everyone enjoyed an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday and that you got to spend time with family and friends! It’s Thursday again and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s projects. I hope you will hop along!

My card for today was created using the Merriest Trees Bundle, scraps from the Traditions of St. Nicholas 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. The Merriest Trees Bundle has been one of my absolute favorites and I’m so happy it is carrying over into the new catalog!

We have a theme challenge for today’s Hop which is Winter or Snow. Christmas occurs in the Winter and it is snowing aorund the Christmas tree…so I think I’m good!

I used the largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies to cut out the tree image from a panel of white cardstock. I tucked the die cut tree away to use for a future project. I’m using the negative of the die cut for this project. From the Brightest Glow Stamp Set, I stamped a sentiment in Real Red ink just below the cutout of the tree on this panel. I then embossed the panel using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder.

A second white panel was placed under the cutout panel and I used a pencil to lightly trace the shape of the tree onto this panel then removed the cutout panel. I cut nine 1/2″ strips of paper from the Traditions of St. Nicholas Designer Series Paper pack and I strictly used the “B” side of the papers which showcase beautiful Damask patterns. Starting at the top of the traced tree outline, I glued the strips onto the panel making sure that the outline of the tree was completely covered. The cutout panel was then adhered to the panel with the paper strips, then this was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel, I stamped an additional sentiment from the Brightest Glow Stamp Set in Real Red ink. Using Mossy Meadow ink, I stamped the detailed tree image from the Merriest Trees Stamp Set onto the lower corner of the panel, then stamped the tree a second time without reinking. The small bow from the Merriest Trees Stamp Set was stamped above the first tree stamped. The panel was adhered to a Mossy Meadow mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same tree images were first and second-generation stamped onto the envelope front in Mossy Meadow ink and the bow was stamped in Real Red just above the first tree. A piece of coordinating designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap and I used my paper snips to trim the excess paper away from the flap. A small bow was tied from gold trim and adhered to the top of the tree on the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. Multiple Festive Pearls in red, gold and silver were added to the tree to finish up the project!

I have been wanting to create this card for a while. I hope you enjoyed the process as much as I did! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Thanks again for stopping by my blog! Let’s get back to the Hop! If you’re joining the Hop from my blog, be sure to use the navigation links below to see more creativity! You can click on the Next button to go to Nel’s blog, or click on any name in the list below to go directly to that person’s blog. Enjoy!

• Amy Koenders
• Mary Deatherage
• Jaimie Babarczy
• Karen Finkle
• Akiko Sudano
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Tara Carpenter
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)
• Nel Thames

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• 20%+ Discount on your demonstrator orders
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• Early access to new catalogs and promotion information
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• Be a hobby demonstrator or start a business
• No pressure to sell products
• My full support when you join my team

If you have questions about what it means to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, feel free to reach out to me…I would love to chat with you! I can tell you that my time with Stampin’ Up! has been wonderful and the Stampin’ Up! community is the absolute best…supportive and fun! You can contact me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com. If you’ve already made up your mind and you’re ready to join, click here.

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Last Chance Products – Up to 60% Off!

The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog is retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but I’m looking forward to all the new products on their way—and I hope you are, too!

From November 21, 2023 through January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! So, what are you waiting for? The selection of Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last. If there is something you have had your eye on…grab it now!

Here are some things to know about the Last Chance Products Sale:

SALES PERIOD:

Starts: 21 November 2023 at 12:00 a.m. (MT)              

Ends: 3 January 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• Not all items on the Last Chance Products List will be discounted and this varies from one market to another.
• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.
• Discounted items can be added to a Starter Kit and redeemed as a 50% off item or with Stampin’ Rewards.
• Only orders opened and closed during the promotion period apply.
• Stamp sets are not guaranteed during this promotion and are while supplies last.
• Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

You can view the Last Chance Products List for the Sep-Dec 2023 Mini Catalog by clicking here.

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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.

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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.