Inky Bee Stampers

As soon as I saw the Country Birdhouse Bundle I knew I wanted to create a treat box using the birdhouse die from the bundle! It took a bit of figuring and some trial and error, but I came up with a 1-1/2″ treat box that fits exactly between two of the birdhouse images. The treat box will fit some M&M’s or other small treats that you can gift to a friend to brighten their day!

I won’t go into all of the details on this blog post, but I do provide detailed instructions on the linked pdf tutorial below! Hopefully my instructions will make it easy for you to recreate this treat box for yourself.

I started off by cutting a piece of cardstock to 6-1/2″ x 5″ to create the center treat box that sits between the two birdhouses. This cardstock piece was scored on both the 6-1/2″ and 5″ sides as indicated below. I then made cuts along the red dotted lines.

Once all of the cuts were made, the box looks like this.

I then used Tear & Tape to assemble first the sides of the box to form a tube, then I folded the bottom pieces in and secured the bottom of the box with Tear & Tape.

I cut a 1″ x 1/2″ piece of cardstock and scored it at 1/2″. This creates a tab that gets attached to the box lid to aid in opening the box once it is assembled in between the two birdhouses.

I used the Country Birdhouse Dies to cut two birdhouses from cardstock and two birdhouses from designer series paper. I also cut out a birdhouse base, roof and trim pieces for the birdhouses. Flowers were also die cut and assembled. This is the back of the birdhouse treat box.

A sentiment was die cut using the Stylish Shapes Dies and I stamped the “hello friend” sentiment in Balmy Blue ink. The label was then adhered to the front of the birdhouse towards the base. The assembled flowers were adhered around one side of the sentiment label and a small bow was added to the top of the birdhouse.

Here is a side view of the treat box.

I hope you’ll give this project a try! If you would like to recreate this treat box you can download, save and print the detailed pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

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Starter Kit Special Coming in May!

Stampin’ Up! will be offering a super Starter Kit Special during the month of May! Between May 1-31, 2024, join Stampin’ Up! by purchasing a Starter Kit for $99. Add $125 worth of products to your Starter Kit AND receive the 2024-2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle, the 2024-2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock, 2024-2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and the 2024-2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers for free! Plus, your Starter Kit will ship for free!

You can view the promotional flyer by clicking here.

Come be a part of the Stampin’ Up! family by joining my team! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. This is a fantastic joining deal!

Here are some additional details:

• New team members may not use their team leader’s shipping address to ship their kit.
• New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user.
• All orders should be closed by 31 May.
• New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before 1 May or after 31 May will not be eligible for this Starter Kit offer.

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Shop the Clearance Rack!

New items have just been added to the Clearance Rack in the online store! You can save up to 60% off select products…but don’t delay…items are while supplies last!

Click on the Clearance Rack image above if you are ready to shop in my online store!

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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

• 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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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!

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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. Item numbers for new upcoming products are included under the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial above.