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Carol Buckalew, Independent Stampin' Up Demonstrator, USA


Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek – Country Flowers Friendship Card

My card for today uses products from the Country Woods Suite Collection which will be available on May 1. Specifically, the card uses the Country Flowers Bundle, Country Lace 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and the Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. A little stamping, coloring and die cutting and the card is completed in no time!

To begin, I adhered a 4″ x 1-1/2″ Misty Moonlight wood patterned paper from the Country Woods 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to the bottom of a 5-1/4″ x 4″ panel of the Country Lace Designer Series Paper in a Smoky Slate pattern. This unit was then adhered to the front of a Pool Party card base. The sentiment was stamped on a white sentiment label measuring 3-3/4″ x 1/2″. The sentiment was then adhered to the bottom of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink I stamped the image of the stool, tin can and flowers from the Country Flowers Stamp Set onto a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock. I used a variety of Stampin’ Blends to color in the images. The coordinating dies from the Country Flowers Dies were used to cut out the images. The bottom of the tin can was adhered to the stool, then the flowers were adhered to the top of the tin can. This unit was then adhered to the card front, just above the sentiment label, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel an additional sentiment was stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the flower image was partially stamped onto the lower corner of the panel. I used Stampin’ Blends to color in the flower image the same as I did for the card front. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same flower image was partially stamped onto the envelope front and colored in with Stampin’ Blends. A small Linen Thread bow was adhered to the lower left of the flower image on the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap and I used a pair of paper snips to trim the excess paper away from the flap.

The lovely images and paper from the Country Woods Suite make for perfect friendship cards, thinking of you cards or birthday cards. The Country Flowers Stamp Set also includes a sympathy sentiment. If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Enjoy!

Join Stampin’ Up! as a Demonstrator by purchasing a Starter Kit for $99. You will receive $125 worth of products in your Starter Kit and the Starter Kit ships for free. You can add new, upcoming products to your Starter Kit, too! When becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and joining my team, there is no obligation or pressure to sell products. Once you join you will enjoy a 20%+ discount for as long as you remain a Demonstrator. If you decide it is not for you…no worries! I’m available to answer all of your questions about becoming a Demonstrator. Just reach out to me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com. I would love to chat with you!


The Last Chance Products Sale is On!

Select Last Chance Products are on sale now and some items have already sold out! Don’t miss out on the savings! Between April 9 through April 30, you can stock up on your favorite products and save up to 60% on essential craft supplies! Click on the image above if you are ready to start shopping!

Please note that Last Chance Products will only be available while supplies last!

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

January-April 2024 Mini Catalog


May Paper Pumpkin Kit – The Best There Is

If you would like to receive The Best There Is Kit in May, subscribe to Paper Pumpkin between April 11 through May 10. This kit includes muted tones which are great for expressing your gratitude and admiration! 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 are the details for The Best There Is Kit:

  • Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Precut paper accent pieces and labels
  • Woodgrain textures and masculine earthy tones
  • Coordinating colors: Wild Wheat, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
    Early Espresso, Crumb Cake, Basic Beige
  • This kit coordinates with the Country Woods Designer Series Paper (Item #163393) which will be available on May 1.

You can view the current Paper Pumpkin flyer by clicking here! Hint…viewing the flyer gives you a glimpse of the upcoming kit for 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? 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!


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.


Products used to create today’s project that are available now for purchase are included belowItem numbers for new upcoming products are included under the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial above.



7 responses to “Stampin’ Up! Sneak Peek – Country Flowers Friendship Card”

  1. Such a sweet card Carol! Love the colors and your design is perfect! 🙂

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  2. awww……makes me want the suite right now!! I’ll get it soon……lovely card, Carol.

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    1. Thank you, Faith! 🙂

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  3. So pretty. Love that Country Lace DSP behind your pretty flowers! 🙂

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  4. So pretty! That Country Lace DSP is the perfect backdrop for your gorgeous flowers! 🙂

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