Inky Bee Stampers

I had the opportunity to participate in the Creativity Now event that Stampin’ Up! hosted for demonstrators this past weekend and we got to have a play with an upcoming suite of products from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog…so this is an extra early sneak peek for you of what is coming! One of the projects I created during the event used the Winterly Tree Tops Bundle. I also used some of the Nests of Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Earth Tones Shimmer Gems and Natural Tones Linen Thread on my project. How lovely are these pretty birds?!

The Winterly Tree Tops Dies contains a pretty pine frame. I cut out this frame from a panel of Mossy Meadow cardstock. This project calls for using the “negative” of the die cut, so I tucked the die cut frame away for use on a future project. I centered the negative of the die cut frame over a panel of Basic White cardstock. A Blending Brush was used to blend Mossy Meadow ink around the negative. The negative was removed and rotated 180 degrees and then I blended Mossy Meadow around the negative again. I removed the negative and blended a bit more of the Mossy Meadow ink around the edges of the panel to darken them a bit more. The panel was adhered to a Real Red mat, then adhered to the front of a Granny Apple Green card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a piece of white cardstock, I stamped the image of the birds from the Winterly Tree Tops Stamp Set using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I used Real Red, Ivory, Bronze, and Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blends to color in the image. The coordinating dies from the Winterly Tree Tops Dies was used to cut out the image. The image was then adhered to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped onto a piece of Granny Apple Green cardstock in Mossy Meadow ink, and I used the Heartfelt Hexagon Punch to punch out the sentiment. I blended Mossy Meadow ink around the edges of the sentiment and then it was adhered to the card front, just below the birds, using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the bottom of the inside panel, I stamped the swag image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink then used Real Red, Granny Apple Green and Mossy Meadow Stampin’ Blends to color in the image. The panel was adhered to a Real Red Mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

I partially stamped the swag onto the envelope front and colored in the image with the same Stampin’ Blend colors. I selected a stripe print from the Nests of Winter 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper pack and added a panel to the envelope flap. The excess paper was cut away from the flap using a pair of paper snips. A length of Natural Tones Linen Thread was cut, and I separated the strands then tied a bow. The bow was adhered to the card front using a Mini Glue Dot. Three white Earth Tones Shimmer Gems were added to the card front as well to complete the project.

Using the negative of the die cut frame creates such a beautiful ink blended border around the front panel of the card and I love the “glow” that the white cardstock provides in the center…as if bright sunlight was shining through the pine trees. Just lovely! I hope you enjoyed this extra early sneak peek of products coming in the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog. September will be here before you know it! If you would like to recreate this card, you can access the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Here are two more cards I created during the Creativity Now event I thought I would share with you.

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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. Item numbers for the upcoming items from the Sept-Dec 2024 Mini Catalog are included under the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial.