Inky Bee Stampers

It can sometimes be difficult to create masculine cards, but the Encircled in Nature Bundle is perfect for the job! I used some colors on this card that might be unexpected…but they work well together to create this nature-themed card! Of course, the Encircled in Nature Bundle would create beautiful cards for anyone that loves the outdoors – not just the guys!

I chose a medallion patterned paper from the Poetic Expressions 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack in Lost Lagoon and white. I adhered a panel of the designer series paper to a mat in Wild Wheat, then adhered this to the front of a Pecan Pie card base. Using the Encircled in Nature Dies, I die cut the pine trees from Pretty Peacock cardstock, the pine boughs from Early Espresso cardstock and the wreath was cut from white cardstock then colored with Wild Wheat and Pecan Pie Stampin’ Blends.

I used the Deckled Circles Dies to cut out the circle from white cardstock. Blending Brushes were used to blend Pecan Pie ink onto the lower third of the circle, and Lost Lagoon on the upper two thirds of the circle. Using the Lasting Joy Stamp Set, I stamped the birthday sentiment onto the upper right of the circle in Pecan Pie ink. The die cut pine trees, wreath and pine boughs were then adhered to the circle. Before adhering the circle to the card front, I first attached two short lengths of the Gold Faux Leather Trim to the lower right of the card front. Knots were tied at the end of each length of the trim. The circle was then adhered to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. 

On the inside panel, I stamped a second sentiment from the Lasting Joy Stamp Set in Pecan Pie ink. Without reinking my Blending Brushes, I blended Pecan Pie ink onto the lower left corner of the panel, then blended Lost Lagoon ink just above the Pecan Pie ink. The pine tree image from the Encircled in Nature Stamp Set was stamped several times over the ink blended area using Pretty Peacock ink and I staggered the height of the trees. The panel was then adhered to a Wild Wheat mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

Without reinking my Blending Brushes, I blended Pecan Pie ink onto the lower left corner of the envelope front, then blended Lost Lagoon ink just above the Pecan Pie. The pine tree image was partially stamped several times over the ink blended area in Pretty Peacock ink. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap and I used my paper snips to trim the excess paper away from the flap to complete the card.

I am looking forward to creating more projects using the Encircled in Nature Bundle! There are many more stamps and dies included in the bundle that I did not use on this card so another play date in the future is in order! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

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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.

Here is MORE to Sale-A-Brate!

Stampin’ Up! just added more items that you can earn for free with a $50 or $100 purchase! You can see the new items added to Sale-A-Bration by clicking on the image below! When you place a qualifying order, you can enter the numbers shown on the flyer linked below to earn the item for free. This in addition to the items in the Sale-A-Bration brochure!

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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February 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 February Host Code – KNYPC37G.

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Products used to create today’s project that are available now are included below. The Encircled in Nature Bundle will be available on March 5 as an Online Exclusive in the online store.