Inky Bee Stampers

Who had a red wagon when they were a child? I did! What I didn’t haul around in that wagon! What fun! Today’s card is a sneak peek of the Filled with Love Bundle which will be available on March 5 as an Online Exclusive in the online store. I also used the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set and the Basic Border Dies on this card as well.

Since this is a birthday card, which, by the way, would be great for young and old alike, I stamped the image of the gifts, cake and flag onto a scrap piece of white cardstock. I used a variety of Stampin’ Blends to color in the image then cut out the image using the coordinating dies from the Filled with Love Dies set. I also die cut the wagon, wheels, wheel centers, wagon handle and three balloons using this same die set.

Using the puffy cloud looking die from the Basic Borders Dies, I created a mask from a scrap piece of cardstock. Setting the mask in place onto a 5-1/4″ x 4″ white panel I used a Blending Brush to blend Balmy Blue ink over the top of the mask…creating clourds. The mask was moved down the panel and I repeated several rows of blending until I had most of the panel covered. I die cut a “hill” for the card front using the arched shape die from the Basic Borders Dies in Shaded Spruce. The “hill” was adhered to the ink blended panel, then adhered to a Poppy Parade mat, then this was adhered to the card front.

The sentiment for the card front was stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento ink onto a white label. I used a pair of paper snips to cut a banner end on the right side of the label then matted the label to a piece of Poppy Parade cardstock. The label was then adhered to the top right of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Short pieces of white Baker’s Twine were attached to the back of the three balloons, then the balloons were adhered to the top left of the card front with the center balloon adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The ends of the strings were attached just under where the wagon would sit. The wagon pieces were assembled and then the wagon was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using the Hooray for Surprises Stamp Set, I stamped the birthday sentiment onto the inside panel using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I used the banner and confetti images from the Filled with Love Stamp Set and stamped these on either side of the sentiment using Crushed Curry, Shaded Spruce and Poppy Parade inks. The panel was adhered to a Poppy Parade mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

I used the same banner and confetti images to decorate the envelope front and envelope flap. Several gold Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins were adhered to the card front to finish off the project.

I hope you enjoyed my project for today! I had an absolute blast playing with this new bundle! 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 great day!

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Sign Up Now for a Free Online Technique Class – Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 1 pm EST!

A while ago I asked what kind of techniques you’d like me to share more information on, and one of the responses I received was how to use Stampin’ Up! Watercolor Pencils!

In this free class, I will show you how I use these pencils to really make my stamped images pop, how to use the pencils in different ways to apply color, along with other tips and tricks.

Here are the details on this Technique Class, including instructions on how to sign up:

• Enjoy this free Technique Class from the comfort of your own home via a Zoom video call. This allows you to be in your own workspace without the need to travel in case you’d like to create along with me! The Zoom platform will also allow you to ask questions in real time!
• To sign up for this free Technique Class, email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com no later than Monday, February 26, 2024. You must sign up with me by the deadline in order to participate and you must provide a valid email address.
• The Zoom Call In information will be emailed to all who sign up by Tuesday, February 27. It is recommended that you join the call from a computer, laptop, or tablet for the best viewing experience.
• The class is expected to last approximately one hour but could run a little longer.
• If you would like to craft along with me or create this project at a later time, I will be using the Enduring Beauty Stamp Set for the stamped image example (see more information below if you’d like to order any of the supplies I will be using for this class)
• Once the class is completed, all participants will receive a document containing the tips and tricks I share in the class along with a card project tutorial.

I hope you’ll join me on February 28 for this free class! I’m excited to share what I have learned with you! In case you would like to craft along with me, or complete the project at a later time, below is a list of products that I will be using. This list includes all products needed to complete the card project, not just the colored image.

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March Paper Pumpkin – Memorable Meadows

The March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Memorable Meadows contains all of the supplies you will need to create nine All-occasion cards – three each of three different designs! And this kit coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection! You must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10 in order to receive the Memorable Meadows Kit. Below are the kit details:

• Makes 9 cards – 3 each of 3 different designs
• Detailed landscape scenery to create all-occasion cards
• Special vellum pieces
• Wood-pressed embellishments
• All-occasion sentiments (thank you, birthday, thinking of you)
• FREE gift

And that’s not all! The Love of Spring Dies Add-On (Item #164396) coordinates with the March kit! 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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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 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.