Inky Bee Stampers

It is Thursday once again and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting with my blog…welcome and thanks for stopping by. I know we will see lots of inspiration this week in the Hop so be sure to use the links below to check out everyone’s projects!

I used the lovely Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper and the Painted Lavender Stamp Set and Dies to create this pretty little floral thank you card for the Hop today.

We have a sketch challenge for the Hop today!

Using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder I embossed a panel of Blackberry Bliss cardstock. A 4-1/2″ x 3-1/4″ panel of the Perennial Lavender Designer Series Paper was adhered to the center of the Blackberry Bliss panel, then this was adhered to the front of a Gorgeous Grape card base.

I used the Painted Lavender Dies to cut out various floral sprigs from scraps of Soft Sea Foam, Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia and Basic White cardstocks. The “thank you” sentiment from the Something Fancy Stamp Set was stamped onto a piece of white cardstock in Blackberry Bliss ink then cut out using the smallest square die from the Perennial Postage Dies. The sentiment was adhered to the lower left of the designer series paper panel on the card front and then the die cut floral sprigs were arranged then adhered to the card. To finish the arrangement, a short length of Silver & White Sheer Ribbon was folded in half then tucked under the sentiment label.

An additional sentiment from the Something Fancy Stamp Set was stamped onto the inside panel in Blackberry Bliss ink. I used the delicate floral image from the Painted Lavender Stamp Set to stamp across the bottom of the panel in Fresh Freesia, then in second-generation stamped Blackberry Bliss. The panel was adhered to a Blackberry Bliss mat, then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same floral image was stamped onto the envelope front, and I added a coordinating piece of designer series paper to the envelope flap and trimmed the excess paper away from the flap using a pair of paper snips. To finish up the card I added three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems to the card front.

I hope you enjoyed my project for today. Thanks again for stopping by my blog! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Now, back to the Hop! Click on the “Next” button to go to Nel’s blog or click on any name in the list below to go directly to that person’s blog. Enjoy!

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

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Join the Stampin’ Up! Family!

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Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions at inkybeestampers@gmail.com. I’m always happy to chat!

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It’s Time to Redeem Bonus Days Coupons!

If you have them…redeem your Bonus Days coupons during the month of August between August 1-31. Here are a few things to know about Bonus Days coupons:

• If you earned coupons during the month of July those coupon codes were emailed to you. If you do not see an email from Stampin’ Up! with your codes be sure to check your spam folder first. If you still can’t locate the email, please contact Demonstrator Support at 1-800-STAMPUP for help.
• Multiple coupon codes can be used for a single order.
• When entering multiple coupon codes, separate each code with a space.
• All coupons will expire after August 31, 2024.

To view the Bonus Days flyer, click here!

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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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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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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.

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Below is a list of products used to create today’s card along with a link for each item that will take you to my online store in case you’d like to purchase any of the items.