Inky Bee Stampers

It’s time for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop! If you are starting off the Hop from my blog or you are coming over from Amy’s blog…welcome! Our theme for the Hop this month is “Fall Frenzy”, and we can interpret this any way that we’d like. I know you will see a lot of inspiration from my team members in the Hop today so be sure to use the links at the bottom of this blog post to check them out! Here is the card I created for the Hop…

I used products from the upcoming Splendid Autumn Suite Collection including the Autumn Expressions Bundle, Splendid Autumn 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, Whild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon and Faux Glass Dots. Just beautiful! The Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper includes many beautiful fall scenes, but I opted to use the “B” side of one of the papers for today’s card along with some ink blending. I like to take inspiration from nature and here is what inspired today’s card. A photo of a beautiful Fall sunrise! This photo was taken from our back deck.

A panel from a Mossy Meadow print from the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper was adhered to an Old Olive mat. I used Blending Brushes to blend Gorgeous Grape, Wild Wheat, Cajun Craze and Cherry Cobbler inks across a 5-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ white cardstock strip. I used the wheat image from the Autumn Expressions Stamp Set and stamped this image multiple times across the bottom of the ink blended strip. The strip was then adhered to a slightly wider piece of Gold Foil, then adhered to the designer series paper panel. This unit was then adhered to the front of a Cherry Cobbler card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used just half of the large frame die included in the Autumn Expressions Dies set to cut out the large Wild Wheat sentiment label, then stamped the “Grateful for You” sentiment onto the label in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. Before adhering the sentiment label to the card front, I adhered a length of the Wild Wheat Rustic Striped Ribbon and a length of Gold Trim to the upper right of the card front, then adhered the sentiment label over top of the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Using the Autumn Expressions Dies again, I die cut a leaf from Cherry Cobbler cardstock and a leaf sprig was die cut from Old Olive cardstock. These die cuts were adhered together, then adhered to the lower right corner of the sentiment label.

On the inside panel I used 1″ wide piece of Post It Tape to mask off the right edge of the panel. I repeated the ink blending process down this section and then stamped the wheat image across the bottom in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink. I stamped an additional sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, then adhered the panel to a Wild Wheat mat then adhered this to the inside of the card.

Without reinking my Blending Brushes, I blended the same colors across the bottom portion of the envelope front and stamped the wheat image over this area. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap. Three Faux Glass Dots were adhered to the card front to finish up the project.

Products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection will be available beginning on September 4! That’s just a few short weeks away…and you can plan on seeing more projects in the coming weeks using products from this beautiful suite! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Thanks so much for stopping by! I greatly appreciate it! Let’s get back to the Hop. You can click on the “Previous” button to go to Amy’s blog, or click on the “Next” button to go to Terry Lynn’s blog or click on any name on the list below to go directly to that person’s blog. Enjoy the rest of the Hop!

• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Mary Deatherage
• Shirley Gentry
• Tara Carpenter
• Christie King
• Ann Louise Fodgaard
• Karen Finkle
• Amy Koenders

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Join the Stampin’ Up! Family!

Come be a part of the Stampin’ Up! family by joining my team! We have an amazing team and there is never any pressure to sell products! Just enjoy the 20% discount for yourself, attend exclusive Demonstrator events, and get early access to new products! Demonstrator pre-order has begun for the upcoming Sept-Dec Mini Catalog. Join the team and you will have early access to products from the new Mini Catalog!

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

If you’re ready to join now, click here.

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15% Off Designer Series Paper – Now through August 31!

Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog* at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite paper. Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is hand created in house. Stampin’ Up! artists design, sketch, paint, etc. the patterns you see on the paper. Our Designer Series Paper is top quality, durable and perfect for all types of paper crafts!

* Please note, the following paper is featured in the Annual Catalog, but is from previous product releases:  Winter Meadow, Bright & Beautiful, Countryside Inn, and Perennial Lavender. 

You can find a detailed list of papers included in this sale (including item numbers, dimensions, and prices) by clicking on the image below.  

Here are the details:

• Specialty paper, cardstock assortments, Designer Series Paper stacks, and paper not yet live is not included in the sale. 
• Customers must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount.
• Ordering Deadlines: By Phone – 30 August at 6:59 p.m. (MT), Online – 31 August at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
• Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 

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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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Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Two new kits have been added to the Kits Collection and you are going to love these new kits!

Haunted Home Kit

The Halloween home decor kit can take your holiday decorating over the top! I just received this kit and I can’t wait to put it together! If you like to decorate for Halloween, this is a must have! You can check out the unboxing and assembly video below.

Christmas Wishes Kit

The Christmas Wishes Kit provides everything you need to create beautiful holiday cards. This kit comes with bright red card bases detailed with gold foil and coordinating gold, shimmer envelopes. Create your own Christmas cards using the precut paper pieces, the stamp set, and Stampin’ Spot. Use the included address labels to send your cards to your recipients! Here is what is included in the kit:

• Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear Stamp Block
• Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot
• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs
• Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
• 8 envelopes and 8 address labels
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

Stampin’ Up! kits are such a great option as everything is included in the box to complete the project! To check out all of the kits available in the Kits Collection, click here.

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August 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 August Host Code – G2SYNE7P.

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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. Item numbers for products in the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection that will be available on September 4 can be found under the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial.