Inky Bee Stampers

It is Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’m excited to see all of the fantastic projects in the Hop today! Following the Color Challenge, here is the card I created for the Hop using the Citrus Blooms Bundle and the lovely Mediterranean Blooms 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.

Here is our Color Challenge…

I chose to make an Easy Center Step fun fold card. The base of this card measures 8″ x 5-1/2″ and is scored at 3″, 6″ and 7″. The center portion of the card measures 6″ x 3″ and is scored at 4-1/4″. All of the panels of designer series paper on the card were matted in Old Olive and adhered to the base and center step portion of the card, with the exception of the back panel. The center step portion of the card was adhered at the front and rear of the card base using Tear & Tape. The back designer series paper panel was then adhered to the back of the card. This back panel is not only decorative, but it also helps to hide the area where the center portion of the card was attached to the main card base.

Once all of the panels were adhered and the card pieces adhered together, I focused on decorating the front of the card. A sentiment was stamped onto a Daffodil Delight label, then adhered to an Old Olive mat. The sentiment label was then adhered to the center portion of the card in the lower left corner using Stampin’ Dimensionals. From the Mediterranean Blooms Designer Series Paper I fussy cut out the image of the lemon, blossoms and leaves. The image was adhered to the center portion of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped the blossom image onto white cardstock several times in Daffodil Delight ink then used the coordinating die from the Citrus Blooms Dies to cut out the images. The blossoms were adhered around the lemon image using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I also die cut two leaf sprigs from Old Olive cardstock and these were tucked under the right and left of the lemon image. The large leaf grouping was die cut from Old Olive cardstock and I cut this large die cut in half. Glue was applied to the front of the images along the cut line then adhered to the back side of the center step portion of the card.

For the inside panel I stamped an additional sentiment in Night of Navy ink then stamped the diamond image over top of the sentiment in Daffodil Delight ink. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card using liquid glue.

A linen thread bow was adhered to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot and was placed above the lemon stem. I added a yellow Opal Round to the centers of the three die cut blossoms. The front of the envelope was decorated with the diamond image and blossom image which were stamped in Daffodil Delight ink. I used a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend to dot the centers of the stamped blossoms. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap, and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap using a pair of paper snips.

I had a lot of fun creating this card and I love all of the greenery surrounding the lemon on the card front. If you would like to recreate this card yourself you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog! I hope you enjoyed my card for you today. Let’s get back to the Hop! You can click on the “Next” buttom to go to Nel’s blog, or click on any name below to go directly to that person’s blog. Happy hopping!

• Amy Koenders
• Mary Deatherage
• Jaimie Babarczy
• Karen Finkle
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Tara Carpenter
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)
• Nel Thames

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Coming 5 June! Take an Extra 10% Off Stamp and Die Bundles Plus Take 10% off Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! Between 5–30 June, take advantage of the sale and add some new bundles to your collection. Plus, save 10% on the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. These machines make the perfect crafting partner for stamp and die bundles. With this offer, you can save time and money! Here are the details…

Sales Period: 5–30 June 2024
Ordering Deadlines
Phone: 28 June 2024 at 6:59 p.m. (MT)  
Online: 30 June 2024 at 11:59 p.m. (MT) 

• Get an additional 10% discount on stamp and die bundles only (that’s a total of 20% discount on stamp and die bundles!). This excludes suite collections, stamp and punch bundles, bundles not yet released to customers, and any other bundles*.
• Save 10% on Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (white and Boho Blue). 
• The 10% discount applies automatically to stamp and die bundles in all orders including Starter Kit orders.

*Please note Close to My Heart products are not included in this promotion.

Get those wish lists ready! Don’t miss out on this special offer to stock up and save! Click here to view the promotion flyer.

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

This special joining promotion ends tomorrow! 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

This offer ends tomorrow! So, if you’re thinking about joining now is the time!

That’s a lot of products for $99, 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! We have an amazing team and there is never any pressure to sell products! Just enjoy the 20% discount for yourself and get early access to new products! Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions at inkybeestampers@gmail.com. This is a fantastic joining deal!

If you’re ready to join now, click here.

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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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May 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 May Host Code – 7294HGKN.

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