Inky Bee Stampers

If you visited my blog last Thursday, you would have seen a Halloween card created with the adorable Potions & Spells Bundle. This bundle will be released on July 3 in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. But how about using this bundle for a pretty friendship card? That’s exactly what I did for today’s card! If you would like to check out my post from last week showing the Halloween card created with this set, click here.

To start off I embossed a white panel measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″ using the Eyelet 3D Embossing Folder. The panel was then adhered to a Pretty Peacock mat, then adhered to a Lemon Lolly card base. The pot image from the Potions & Spells Stamp Set was stamped onto a piece of Coastal Cabana cardstock in Coastal Cabana ink, but before stamping the image, I removed the ink from the handle portion of the image. I used the dark shade of a Summer Splash Stampin’ Blend to draw in some shadows around the outside of the pot and then I used the coordinating die from the Potions & Spells Dies to cut out the image.

Our flowerpot needs some pretty handles! I used the handle dies form the Potions & Spells Dies to cut out two handles from Copper Textured Metallic Specialty Paper then adhered the handles to either side of the die cut pot. The flowerpot was then adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used the Around the Bend Dies to cut out multiple flowers and leaves from Lemon Lolly, Peach Pie, Pumpkin Pie and Pretty Peacock cardstock. The flowers were arranged at the top of the flowerpot and adhered to the card front using liquid glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set, I stamped the “hello friend” sentiment in Coastal Cabana ink onto a white sentiment label. The label was adhered to a Pretty Peacock mat then the sentiment was adhered to the top of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The small flower images from the Country Birdhouse Stamp Set were stamped onto the upper right and lower left corners of the inside panel in Peach Pie and Pumpkin Pie ink. I also stamped the dotted image from the same stamp set and I stamped the dots in Lemon Lolly and second-generation stamped Coastal Cabana over the flower images. The panel was then adhered to a Pretty Peacock mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same flowers and dots were stamped onto the envelope front and across the envelope flap. I small Linen Thread bow was tucked in among the flowers on the card front and I added three Pool Party Glossy Dots to the card front as well, to complete the project.

How would you use the Potions & Spells Bundle to create non-Halloween type cards? A friend suggested that the pot, or kettle, would make a great St. Patrick’s Day card complete with a rainbow and maybe some gold coins (great idea, Faith!), or maybe a bubble bath for baby? I love thinking of alternate ways to use my stamps and dies! 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!

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Just a Few Days Left to Take an Extra 10% Off Stamp and Die Bundles…Plus Take 10% off Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machines!

There are just a few days left to take advantage of this special offer! 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. Many Bundles have restocked so there are plenty to choose from! 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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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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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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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. The Potions & Spells Bundle (Item #164357) will be available on July 3 from the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store.