Inky Bee Stampers

It’s time for the monthly Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I’m looking forward to seeing what my team members have created for today’s Hop!

The theme this month is “for the boys/men” and we can interpret that any way that we would like. I pulled out my Gone Fishing Stamp Set and Gone Fishing Dies to create this masculine retirement card!

I used a woodgrain print in Gray Granite from the Country Woods Designer Series Paper measuring 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ then die cut this panel using the tackle box die from the Gone Fishing Dies to cut out the outline shape of the tackle box. This frame was then glued to the front of a Gray Granite card base. I then used the same die to die cut the tackle box frame from a piece of Misty Moonlight. The tackle box frame was then adhered to the card front and nestles against the woodgrain frame. The unused pieces from these die cuts were set aside for use on a future project.

I used the two-step stamps from the Gone Fishing Stamp Set to stamp three bobbers and two fishing lures onto white cardstock. I stamped the bobbers in Real Red and the fishing lures in Misty Moonlight and Lemon Lime Twist inks. I used the coordinating Gone Fishing Dies to cut out the images. Using the same die set I cut out several hooks and fishing lure pieces from silver and copper Textured Metallic Specialty Paper. The die cut pieces were then glued into the five different sections of the fishing tackle box on the card front. I also added a coiled-up piece of Pebbled Path Jute to one of the compartments. The “Happy Retirement” sentiment was stamped onto a piece of white cardstock in Misty Moonlight ink, and I used the large tackle box die to cut out the sentiment then glued the sentiment into place.

On the inside panel, I used the two-step stamps to stamp two fish in Misty Moonlight and Lemon Lime Twist inks, then I second generation stamped the water image around the fish in Misty Moonlight. The panel was adhered to a Misty Moonlight mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

I repeated stamping of the fish and water images on the envelope front, and I adhered a piece of coordinating designer series paper to the envelope flap and trimmed the excess paper away from the flap using a pair of paper snips to finish up the card.

I have owned the Gone Fishing Stamp Set and Dies for a while but I never created a card using the tackle box die…this was so much fun! This set would make a great Father’s Day card, too (Father’s Day sentiments are included!). Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. I hope you enjoyed my project for today’s hop! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Let’s get back to the Hop! You can click on the “Previous” button to go to Akiko’s blog or click the “Next” button to go to Terry Lynn’s blog, or click on any name below to go directly to that person’s blog! Enjoy!

• Mary Deatherage
• Tara Carpenter
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Ann Louise Fodgaard
• Akiko Sudano
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Karen Finkle
• Amy Koenders

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May is a Great Time to Join the Stampin’ Up! Family!

Stampin’ Up! is 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 following products for free!

• 2024-2026 In Color Classic Stampin’ Pad Bundle
• 2024-2026 In Color 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
• 2024-2026 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper
• 2024-2026 In Color Stampin’ Write Markers

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June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Life is Sweet

If you would like to receive the Life Is Sweet Kit in June, you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10 receive this kit. This kit looks adorable!

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 Life is Sweet Kit:

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Iridescent glimmer sentiments and precut paper pieces
• Vellum accents, iridescent pearls, and linen thread
• Coordinating colors: Poppy Parade, Peach Pie, Lemon Lolly, Shy Shamrock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pool Party, Pretty In Pink
• Features the new 2024–2026 In Colors!

You can view the current Paper Pumpkin flyer by clicking here!

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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Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Stampin’ Up! had added two new kits to their Kits Collection – the Hello Hollyhocks Kit and the City Sights Kits. Both are beautiful!

You can check out the unboxing video for the Hello Hollyhocks Kit below…

And here is the unboxing video for the City Sights Kit…

If you would like to check out these two new kits, or any of the other kits in the Kits Collection, head on over to my online store by clicking here.

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May Host Code

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