Inky Bee Stampers

I created this card using the Softly Sophisticated Bundle and the Adoring Hearts Bundle.  This pretty Valentine uses only two cardstock colors and two ink colors for a classic look.  The Softly Sophisticated Bundle includes a stamp set and embossing folder and you can earn this bundle for free during Sale-A-Bration with a purchase of $100 or more!  The two step stamps from the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set create delicate flowers and leaves and are just beautiful!  The die cut hearts and sentiments are from the Adoring Hearts Bundle.  Let’s get started!

I used the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder to emboss a white cardstock panel measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″. The embossed panel was then adhered to the front of a Real Red card base. On a white cardstock panel measuring 5-1/8″ x 2″, I used the two step stamps from the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set to stamp the leaf stems in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the flowers in Real Red ink. The leaves and flowers were stamped two times vertically on the panel. The panel was then adhered to a Real Red mat and a short length of Black & White Gingham Ribbon was wrapped around the unit horizontally. The panel was then adhered to the left side of the card front. I made sure to leave a small reveal on the bottom, left and top of the 2″ stamped panel.

Using the Adoring Hearts Dies, I die cut a solid heart from Real Red cardstock and a decorative heart from Basic White cardstock. The white heart was adhered to the red heart and then adhered to the center of the stamped panel of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel I chose two sentiments from the Adoring Hearts Stamp Set and stamped these in Real Red ink. I stamped the same leaf and flowers from the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink and Real Red ink, respectively. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same two step leaves and flowers were stamped onto the envelope front and the small decorative heart from the Adoring Hearts Stamp Set was stamped onto the center of the envelope flap in Real Red ink. I bow was tied from the Black & White Gingham Ribbon and adhered to the side of the stamped panel on the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. I used the dark shade of a Real Red Stampin’ Blend to color three small rhinestones and these were placed onto the stamped panel to complete the project.

The Softly Sophisticated Bundle and the Adoring Hearts Bundle combined beautifully to make this lovely Valentine’s Day card. I hope you enjoyed the project! If you would like to recreate this card, you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Have a wonderful day!

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New Online Exclusives Coming on March 5th!

Stampin’ Up! will be releasing new Online Exclusives to customers on March 5, 2024 and I think you’re going to like what’s coming! If you are not familiar with Online Exclusives, these are items that you can only view and purchase through the online store. You won’t find Online Exclusives items in any catalog!

Keep an eye on my blog in February for some sneak peeks of new Online Exclusive items. In the meantime, click here for the Online Exclusives flyer!

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way Stampin’ Up! can offer even more new products throughout the year.

To view the current selection of Online Exclusives, click on the image below!

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We are Half Way Through Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-A-Bration started on January 4 and will run through February 29! Which means Sale-a-Bration is half over! Sale-A-Bration is a special time of the year where you can earn free products with your purchases! Want to see what goodies you can earn for free during Sale-A-Bration? You can view the Sale-A-Bration Brochure by clicking here.

Keep reading below to learn more about Sale-A-Bration and all of the great benefits!

SHOP:

Choose a FREE Sale-A-Bration product from the January-February 2024 Sale-A-Bration brochure with every $50 or $100 you spend (before tax and shipping).

HOST:

Host a qualifying party and select an additional $30 in FREE products. When you host a party during Sale-A-Bration, you get to earn FREE products of your choice! With any order of at least $300 (party sales or personal sales) you get to choose an additional $30 worth of products from any current catalog or from the online store for free!

JOIN:

If you’re looking to join the Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator, join during Sale-A-Bration for some added benefits! During Sale-A-Bration (January 4 through February 29) you can join my team using one of the options below:

Option #1:

• Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
• Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
• PLUS receive the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio for FREE (a $60 value) (Item #163987)

Option #2:

• Pay $99 USD for your Starter Kit
• Choose $125 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
• PLUS receive an additional $30 worth of products of your choice in your Starter Kit
• That’s a total of $155 worth of products for just $99!

Of course, there are other great benefits to becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, such as free shipping on your Starter Kit, a 20%+ discount on demonstrator orders, early access to new catalogs and promotion information, early ordering of new products, no pressure to sell products and my full support as a valued team member!

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! And there is no better time to join than during Sale-A-Bration!  You can contact me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com.

If you’ve already made up your mind and you’re ready to join the team, click here.

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February Paper Pumpkin – Sweet Spingtime

The February Paper Pumpkin Kit – Sweet Springtime includes cards and treat boxes. If you would like to receive this kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than February 10! Here are the kit details:

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Projects include printed cards, coordinating envelopes, and gift boxes
• Precut paper pieces, baker’s twine, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake

And that’s not all! The Love of Spring Dies Add-On (Item #164396) coordinates with the February kit! Not only does this Add-On coordinate with the February Kit, but it will coordinate with the March Paper Pumpkin Kit as well! These dies help to add dimension to your projects. Note that you must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to order this add-on. Add-Ons are while supplies last.

You can view the current Paper Pumpkin flyer by clicking here.

Subscribing to Paper Pumpkin

Not a Paper Pumpkin subscriber yet? What are you waiting for? Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today to receive your very own all-inclusive crafting kit each month. Kits include card projects, tags and gift packaging! When I say the kits are all-inclusive, that is exactly what I mean. You will receive everything in your kits that you will need to complete the projects, including ink, paper, adhesives and embellishments! Click on the image below to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin today!

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January 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 January Host Code – KF7EDVKT.

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Connect With Inky Bee Stampers!

There are a number of ways to connect with me at Inky Bee Stampers:

• Follow my blog. Go to the right panel of my site to follow my blog.
• Subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Go to the right panel of my site to sign up for my newsletter.
• Shop in my Online Store
• Participate in Inky Bee Stamper’s Rewards Programs
• Follow Inky Bee Stamper’s Facebook business page. Be sure to turn on notifications so you’ll know when I’m doing a Facebook Live – every Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.
• Subscribe to Inky Bee Stamper’s You Tube channel.  Please consider subscribing to my You Tube channel and be sure to turn on notifications so you’ll know when I have uploaded a video!
• Follow me on Instagram
• Follow me on Pinterest
• Join my team! Become a hobby demonstrator or join to start a business. There is never any pressure to maintain your demonstrator status if you decide it’s not for you.

Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com and let me know how I can assist you! Thank you for your support!

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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’d like to purchase anything.