Inky Bee Stampers

It is time once again for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you are stopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting off with my blog…welcome and thanks for stopping by! Be sure to use the links towards the bottom of this post to hop around to see all of the creations in the Hop today!

I created this card using products from the Season of Elegance Suite Collection. Specifically, I used the Peaceful Evergreen Bundle, Peaceful Season Stamp Set, Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder and the lovely Season of Elegance 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper.

For today’s Hop we have a Sketch Challenge. I thoroughly enjoyed creating a card for this challenge!

I started off with a Basic Beige cardstock panel measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″ and I embossed the panel using the Painted Trees 3D Embossing Folder. The texture this folder provides is amazing! The panel was then adhered to the front of a Mossy Meadow card base. To create the center panel unit, I started with a Mossy Meadow rectangle measuring 4-1/2″ x 2-1/2″. I tore approximately 1/4″ from the top and bottom of this panel to give it a distressed look. I then used a Sponge Dauber to darken the torn edges with Mossy Meadow ink. I adhered a 3-3/4″ x 2-1/2″ piece of Mossy Meadow and gold designer series paper to the first panel, then I added a 3-1/4″ x 2-1/2″ piece of a Basic Beige print from the designer series paper on top. The panel unit was then adhered to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used the Peaceful Evergreen Bundle to first stamp the small and medium sized trees onto a piece of Old Olive cardstock using Old Olive ink. I then used the Peaceful Evergreen Dies to cut out the stamped tree images and I cut two detailed trees from Old Olive cardstock. I used a Sponge Dauber to darken the edges of the detailed trees using Mossy Meadow ink. The detailed trees were then adhered to the stamped tree images, then the trees were adhered to the front of the center panel. The larger of the two trees was adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used the Peaceful Season Stamp Set to stamp a generic greeting on the inside panel in Mossy Meadow ink. The multi-tree image from the Peaceful Evergreen Stamp Set was stamped onto the bottom of the panel in Old Olive ink. I then adhered the panel to the inside of the card. While the Peaceful Season Stamp Set contains mostly holiday type sentiments, I chose the more generic sentiment for this card.

The same multi-tree image was stamped onto the bottom of the envelope front in Old Olive ink, and I adhered a coordinating piece of designer series paper to the envelope flap and used my paper snips to trim the excess paper away from the flap. To finish up the card I adhered three Gold Textured Dots to the card front.

I really enjoyed working with the products in the Season of Elegance Suite and I hope you enjoyed this sneak peek! Products from the Season of Elegance Suite Collection will be available for purchase beginning on September 4…so just a few short days away. Again, thanks so much for stopping by! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

It is time to get back to the Hop! You can click on the “Next” button below to go to Amy’s blog and the top of the blog hop list or click on any name in the list to go directly to that person’s blog. Enjoy!

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

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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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September Paper Pumpkin Kit – Autumn Abundance

The September Paper Pumpkin Kit, Autumn Abundance, is all about beautiful fall! The kit contains some whimsical fall-themed paper cutouts, and the kit will make a total of nine cards. If you would like to receive the Autumn Abundance Paper Pumpkin Kit you will need to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than September 10.

Here are the Kit details:

• Makes 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs
• Project includes printed cards and coordinating envelopes
• Laser cut card fronts, ephemera pack, and embellishments
• Coordinating colors: Cajun Craze (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Very Vanilla, 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 for this kit.

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Attention Scrapbookers! Close to My Heart® Products Now Available to All Customers!

Now that we’ve had an opportunity to welcome former Close To My Heart® Makers and customers to Stampin’ Up!, we are officially lifting our CTMH™ product purchasing limitations!

All demonstrators and customers who are based in the United States, Canada (excluding Quebec), and the South Pacific will be able to purchase available CTMH™ products through our online store!  Currently CTMH™ products are limited and only available while supplies last so be sure to check out the available products sooner rather than later! Click here to go to the CTMH™ section of the online store.

Happy crafting!

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Only a Few Days Left to Save 15% Off Designer Series Paper!

There are only a few days left to save 15% on select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog*! 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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Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons By the End of August!

Time is running out to redeem your Bonus Days coupons. Coupons must be redeemed by August 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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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 that are available now for purchase. The item numbers for the upcoming Season of Elegance products are included on the linked pdf tutorial under the supply list section.