Inky Bee Stampers

I have a quick and simple card for you today using the Dainty Delight Stamp Set and a fun and easy watercolor background technique! This stamp set contains beautiful wildflower images and has become one of my favorites! This stamp set will be retiring at the end of April so if this is something you’d like to add to your crafting supplies grab it soon!

Working on a protected work surface, I used a size F Stamp Block and inked the block up with Pool Party ink. I then used a Stampin’ Spritzer to lightly mist the surface of the inked block. I then carefully picked up the block and placed it onto a Basic White cardstock panel measuring about 5-1/5″ x 4-1/4″. I allowed the block to sit for a few seconds in order to allow the ink to soak in. The panel was allowed to completely dry. This watercolor technique provides a lot of interest, and no two panels turn out the same…fun!

The largest floral image from the Dainty Delight Stamp Set was stamped onto the watercolored panel using Night of Navy ink. I then used the second from largest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies to cut out the watercolored and stamped panel. While die cutting, I also die cut an additional white panel, plus two Night of Navy panels using the largest Deckled Rectangle Die. The watercolored and stamped panel was adhered to one of the Night of Navy die cut panels.

A length of Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon was wrapped around the lower portion of the matted panel and the ends were secured to the back of the panel using Stampin’ Seal. The panel was then adhered to the front of a Pool Party card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I second length of ribbon was used to tie a bow and the bow was adhered over the wrapped ribbon using a Mini Glue Dot.

On the second die cut white panel, I partially stamped the image of the Queen Anne’s Lace two times in Pool Party ink, then stamped the same image again in Night of Navy ink. The panel was adhered to the remaining die cut Night of Navy mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same Queen Anne’s Lace image was stamped onto the envelope front and envelope flap in Pool Party and Night of Navy inks. To finish up the card, three Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels were added to the card front. The Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels and Pool Party Grosgrain Ribbon used on this project will also be retiring at the end of April!

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and that you’ll give this easy watercolor background technique a try! 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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Last Chance Products Sale Begins on April 9!

The January–April 2024 Mini Catalog and the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog are retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to any catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and we hope you are, too! Between April 9 through April 30 you can stock up on your favorite products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies!

Please note that Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last so if there is something you are really wanting, maybe purchase now, instead of waiting for the discount!

Here are the details:

Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 30 April 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
Online: 30 April 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• There is a retiring list for the mini catalog and annual catalog. These lists detail the products that will no longer be available once the catalogs are gone (see below). 
• Not all items on the Last Chance products List will be discounted. When they are, they will vary from one market to another depending on product performance.
• 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.  

Here are the retiring lists for both the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog and the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog:

2023-2024 Annual Catalog

• Annual Catalog Retirement List pdf
• Annual Catalog Retirement List – Sortable Excel File

January-April 2024 Mini Catalog

• January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Retirement List pdf
• January-April 2024 Mini Catalog Retirement List – Sortable Excel File

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New 2024-2025 Annual Catalog Coming May 1, 2024!

Retiring catalogs mean that we have a new catalog coming soon! Products from the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog will be available for customer purchase beginning on May 1, 2024! This is such an exciting time! Once I place my pre-order, I will be sharing projects with you here on my blog from some of the new, upcoming products…so stay tuned!

Of course, if you’d like to get your hands on these goodies early, consider becoming a demonstrator. Preorder for demonstrators for the new catalog begins on April 2! Once you join you will be able to pre-order select items prior to the catalog going live on May 1 and you will receive a 20% discount! This is a great way to save and get all of the pretty things at the same time! If this is something you are considering, you can find the link to my “Join My Team!” page by clicking here. Of course, you can always reach out to me if you have any questions!

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April Paper Pumpkin Kit – Delicate Wings

Provide encouraging words of support with the April Paper Pumpkin Kit! In order to receive the Delicate Wings Kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than April 10. Subscriptions to Paper Pumpkin are offered in month-to-month subscriptions, or 3-, 6- or 12-month subscriptions! and you can cancel or pause your subscription at any time!

Here is what the Delicate Wings Kit includes:

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and butterfly designs
• Champagne foil images, sentiments, and labels
• Coordinating colors: Lost Lagoon, Moody Mauve, Basic Beige, Basic Gray
• (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Basic Black, champagne foil

You can view the April, May and June Paper Pumpkin kit flyer by clicking here! Hint…viewing the flyer gives you a glimpse of the upcoming kits for May and June also!

As an Add On, you can purchase the Thanks and Beyond coordinating dies for this kit! These dies will coordinate with the April, May and June Paper Pumpkin Kits #164397)! The 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.

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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April 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 April Host Code – G3EPQVTV.

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Products used to create today’s project that are available now for purchase are included below.