Inky Bee Stampers

I absolutely am in love with the Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set and Spotlight on Nature Dies for their beautiful images and lovely die cut circles! The lovely small print floral and polka dot print used on the card is from the To Market 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Today’s card is a swing card. This card is created by cutting a half circle on the front panel of the card base so that when the card is opened, the circle “swings” open to reveal the inner circle! So fun!

I have entered this card in the Tic Tac Toe Challenge #249, #TTTC249. My card fits the challenge for the bottom row across, the first column on the diagonal and the last column on the diagonal.

I have also entered this card in the Anything Goes with a Fun Fold for Creative Creases Challenge #84.

I started off with a Pumpkin Pie card base measuring 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2″. The cardstock is then scored at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″. The 2-1/8″ scoreline is a mountain fold and the 4-1/4″ scoreline is a valley fold. With the card base fully open, I adhered panels of the small floral print from the To Market Designer Series Paper to the three panels. The 2-1/8″ wide panel on the left is only adhered at the top, left and bottom so that the die cut portion of the panel can be removed once cut.

Using the second from the largest dashed line die from the Spotlight on Nature Dies, I determined and marked the top and bottom of the center points on the die. The center points of the die were lined up with the 2-1/8″ scoreline and taped into place using Post It Tape. The tape helps the die from shifting when die cutting the half circle. The card base with the die in place was laid on top of Plate #1, Plate #2 and Plate #3 of my Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The second Plate #3 was lined up so that the edge of the plate was lined up with the 2-1/8″ scoreline. While carefully holding this top Plate #3 in place over the scoreline, I ran the card through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine. The results is a half-circle cut.

Using the second from largest dashed-line circle die, I die cut an additional white circle and a circle from the dotted print designer series paper (this is the reverse of the floral print design used on the card panels). The floral image from the Spotlight on Nature Stamp Set was partially stamped in Granny Apple Green onto the white circle. The stamped circle was then adhered to the swing circle portion of the card front. I was careful to line up the dashed line cut outs of the white circle with the Pumpkin Pie half circle. The butterfly image was stamped onto a scrap piece of white cardstock in Blackberry Bliss cardstock then colored in using Peach Pie and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. The butterfly was fussy cut using a pair of paper snips then adhered to the white circle on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The dotted print designer series paper die cut circle was adhered to the back side of the swing circle. Again, I made sure the dotted line cut outs were lined up. A smaller circle was die cut from white card stock and the “Thanks” sentiment was stamped in Blackberry Bliss ink. This circle was adhered to the inside swing portion of the card – right in the center of the dotted print circle.

I cut an additional circle from white cardstock using the largest three-leaf detailed circle die from the Spotlight on Nature Dies. The floral image was partially stamped in Granny Apple Green ink on the left side of the circle. This circle was then adhered to the large inside panel and was centered from top to bottom and left to right.

To finish up the card I adhered a small Silver & White Sheer Ribbon bow to the top left of the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. Three light green Transparent Adhesive-Backed Dots were adhered to the white swing circle on the card front. 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. Lastly, I partially stamped the floral image onto the envelope front in Granny Apple Green ink.

What a pretty presentation for a card! The swing card might seem a little daunting but it is actually quite easy. The trick is making sure your die is centered over the scoreline and the edge of the top cutting Plate #3 is along the scoreline. If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Happy crafting!

Here is one last picture of the card fully opened…

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New Online Exclusives Coming in July!

On July 3 you will be able to grab some new exciting products from the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store! I will be pre-ordering some of these products in June and will be sharing projects here on my blog with you using these new products soon…so be sure to check back often!

During the July 3 release, several Suite Collections will be available for customer purchase in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store including the Iconic Celebrations Suite Collection and the Season of Green & Gold Suite Collection (click on the Suite names to view the flyers). Plus, a Fall themed bundle and a Halloween bundle will also be available. These are just some of the new products available for customer purchase on July 3 so be sure to check them out in the Online Store!

Remember, there is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way Stampin’ Up! can offer even more new products throughout the year! 

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Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Stampin’ Up! has added two new kits to their Kits Collection – the Expressions of Kindness Kit and The Scenic Route Travel Journal Kit. Click here to visit the Kits Collection in the Online Store to check out these new kits as well as all of the other available kits.

If you’re not familiar with Stampin’ Up! Kits, they contain everything needed to complete the project and the kits come in a nice box to keep everything together until you’re ready to craft!

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July Paper Pumpkin Kit – Painted Petals

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin between June 11 and July 10 and receive the beautiful Painted Petals Kit! This kit contains everything needed to complete the project and comes in a pretty coordinating box! Here is what the kit includes:

• Craft beautiful cards with unique watercolor designs and pretty layers!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Precut paper pieces and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive

Once you become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you will also be able to purchase the Add On to take your kits to the next level! Click here to view the promotional flyer and information on the Add On, plus get a glimpse of the August and September kits too!

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Take an Extra 10% Off Stamp and Die Bundles Plus Take 10% off Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines During the Month of June!

Everyone loves a good deal, which is why Stampin’ Up! is offering an additional 10% off all stamp and die bundles! Between now and June 30, take advantage of this 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 (accessories for the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines are not discounted). 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.

Visit my online store here if you’re ready to start shopping!

Click here to view the promotion flyer.

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June 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 June Host Code –KK9XENQ2.

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