Inky Bee Stampers

Happy Friday! One of the new kits released in July in the Online Store is the Garden of Thanks Kit. I recently received my kit in the mail and wanted to share the finished project with you. These cards are beautiful and who doesn’t need a stash of thank you cards! The kit contains a total of 9 cards – 3 each of 3 different designs. And the kit includes everything needed to complete the cards including card bases, coordinating envelopes, a Stampin’ Spot (Misty Moonlight), a stamping block, a stamp set, beautiful floral punch out pieces, adhesives, twine and embellishments!

The stamp set in the kit includes a pretty floral sprig. On the card above, I first stamped the sprig on the upper left and lower right of the card front then added this pretty floral piece to the center of the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment onto the pretty gold edged label then adhered it to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few pretty gold sequins to complete the card front.

The thank you sentiment was stamped inside of the card and I repeated stamping of the floral sprig in the lower corner. Notice the pretty gold details on the envelope flap? I also stamped the leaf sprig onto the envelope front.

This next card was the quickest to complete. The punch out “thank you” sentiment was included in the kit and I matted the sentiment to the provided banner. I added a few lengths of Gold Trim just under the sentiment label before adhering it to the card front (Note that the Gold Trim is not included in this kit.). The gold trim coordinates nicely with the gold accents on the card! Gold sequins were also added to the card.

I added an additional sentiment on the inside of this card also, then second generation stamped the pretty floral sprig over top of the sentiment.

This is my favorite card in the kit! Check out the gold cross hatch detail on the card front. The punched-out pieces include two sprigs that sit behind the main floral image, and these were all popped up onto the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The sentiment was stamped onto the pretty gold edged label then adhered onto the lower right of the card. A Misty Moonlight twine bow was added just above the sentiment and gold sequins were added. Such a gorgeous card!

Of course, I added a sentiment to the inside of the card along with the floral sprig image stamped in the upper right and lower right corners.

I am constantly impressed with the quality of the kits, both from the Kits Collection and Paper Pumpkin kits! Kits are such a great option whether you are a new crafter or an experienced crafter! Kits are also an excellent option if you are travelling…just toss the boxed kit in your bag and you are all set! The fact that the kits include everything needed to complete the project make kits a very convenient option! If you would like to purchase the Garden of Thanks Kit, I have included a link below. If you would like to browse all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

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August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Time for Cake

The August Paper Pumpkin Kit – Time for Cake – is obviously all about celebrating birthdays and includes beautiful rose gold details! In order to receive the August Paper Pumpkin Kit, you will need to become a Paper Pumpkin subscriber no later than August 10. Paper Pumpkin Kit subscriptions are flexible, and you can subscribe month by month, for 3 months, 6 months or 12 months and your subscription can be paused or cancelled at any time.

The Time for Cake kit makes a total of 9 cards – 3 each of 3 different designs and includes the following:

• Project includes printed card bases, coordinating envelopes, and labels
• Embellishments and rose gold cord
• Coordinating colors: Moody Mauve, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Petal Pink, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Wild Wheat

Paper Pumpkin Kits come with everything you need to complete the project! 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 September kit too!

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Back to School Sales Tax Holiday (US only)

The 2024 back-to-school sales tax holiday season begins and there are thirteen states and Puerto Rico offering a sales tax holiday for school supplies during the months of July and August. Products that are eligible according to the statute include “items normally used by students in a standard classroom for educational purposes.” To see the names of participating states, products exempted from tax, and sales tax holiday dates, click here.

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Bonus Days are Here!

It’s time for one of our favorite promotions—BONUS DAYS! Because do you know what’s a great deal? Getting rewarded for all the crafting supplies you’re already going to buy! When you shop between 3–31 July you will earn a $5 coupon for every $50 you spend! Make sure you save all your coupons because you can redeem them (and we mean ALL of them) between 1–31 August.  There’s no limit to how many coupons you can earn!

Click here for an infographic explaining how Bonus Days works. You won’t want to miss earning coupons on your purchases in July!

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New Online Exclusives Available Now!

There are a whole bunch of new Online Exclusives available for purchase in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store now! I have been sharing some of these products with you on my blog over the last several weeks. I think you are going to enjoy these new products so be sure to check them out in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store!

There are several new Suite Collections that are available 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 are also available. These are just some of the new products available for customer purchase beginning today 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! 

Ready to shop? Click here to go to the Online Exclusives!

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July 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 July Host Code – 79GM6UNE.