Inky Bee Stampers

Today’s card was created using the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set and the Bee Mine 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and a 2-3/8″ Circle Punch. These products will be available from the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog beginning on January 4!

This card came together quickly after I figured out how to incorporate the gift card holder I was thinking about. I have been on a gift card holder roll lately! The goal was to create a combination inside panel and gift card holder in one so that when you open the card the gift card holder is attached and folds down. I got out some ordinary copy paper and started playing around and this is what I came up with. I’m not certain if anyone else has come up with this idea or not…but this is what I came up with. Complete instructions including diagrams can be found on the linked pdf tutorial below!

To begin, I adhered a Sweet Sorbet floral print from the Bee Mine Designer Series Paper pack to the front of a Petal Pink card base. I used my 2-3/8″ Circle Punch to punch out a circle from Basic White cardstock. Using the images from the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set, I stamped the birthday cake in Petal Pink towards the bottom of the circle. The candle was stamped in Sweet Sorbet, and the candle flame was stamped in Daffodil Delight ink. I then stamped the “Make a Wish” sentiment in Sweet Sorbet over top of the previously stamped cake. And because I couldn’t resist…I also stamped some hearts and flowers around the top of the circle. The circle was then adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. How cute!

For the combination inside panel and gift card holder I started with a piece of Basic White cardstock measuring 8″ x 5-1/4″. This cardstock was scored on the long edge at 4″ and 6″. The two score lines form the gift card holder, which sits at the bottom of the inside panel portion of the panel. Folding the 4″ score line as a valley fold and the 6″ score line as a mountain fold, I adhered these two sections together along the sides and bottom using Tear & Tape and adhered the sections together. This creates a “closed” pocket. I then took the piece to my paper trimmer and trimmed off just the folded top edge of the gift card portion of this panel to create an “open” pocket. A piece of coordinating designer series paper was then adhered to the front of the pocket section, and I used a circle punch to punch out a quarter of a circle shape at the top opening of the pocket.

On the inside panel portion of the cardstock piece, I stamped the birthday sentiment in Sweet Sorbet ink and then stamped small hearts on either side of the sentiment using Petal Pink ink. I folded the gift card holder portion of this panel inward then applied glue to just the inside panel portion of the card and adhered it to a Sweet Sorbet mat. The gift card portion of this panel was left glue-free. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card base.

On the envelope front I stamped several hearts in Petal Pink and a few flowers in Sweet Sorbet. A piece of coordinating designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap with the excess paper trimmed away from the flap. A bow in Petal Pink was added to the card front – just above the circle sentiment. I also added a heart and flower from the Adhesive-Backed Hearts & Flowers embellishment pack to the circle to complete the card.

I had a lot of fun creating this combination card and gift card holder for you! I hope you’ll give it a try. As mentioned previously the linked pdf tutorial below contains detailed instructions and diagrams. Just click on the image under this paragraph to access the tutorial! Enjoy!

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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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Shop the Clearance Rack!

Shop the Clearnace Rack for some amazing deals and up to 60% off on select items! Products are while supplies last so don’t delay!

You can visit the Clearance Rack section of the online store now by clicking here.

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December 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 December Host Code – QDPRJ7RH.

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Products used to create today’s project 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.