Inky Bee Stampers

We have a couple of little ghosts starring on today’s Halloween card…and they aren’t the scrary variety…they are actually quite cute! I used the Playful Ghosts Stamp Set to create this fun card along with a few other products. I also used various techniques on the card. You can find the Playful Ghosts Stamp Set in the Online Exclusives section of the Online Store. This is a stand-alone stamp set so you might have missed it!

I started off with a Highland Heather panel measuring 5″ x 3-3/4″ and I second generation stamped the “Boo!” sentiment all across the panel in Highland Heather ink. I then used a Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend to splatter ink across the panel. The panel was then embossed using the Painted Texture 3D Embossing Folder then adhered to the card front.

The flying ghost image, bats and stars and the “Happy Halloween” sentiment were stamped onto a piece of white cardstock measuring about 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″. I used Highland Heather, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends to color in the ghost and Wild Wheat and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends to color in the broom. The ghost was shaded using a Basic Gray Watercolor Pencil (just under the hat and cape). I created a circle “negative” to draw in the moon behind the ghost using a Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blend. The broom was dusted with Wink of Stella and I drew a sparkly trail behind the broom with more Wink of Stella. (It’s a magic broom after all!) The completed circle was adhered to the center right of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

A length of Large Check Ribbon was colored with a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend then tied into a bow. The bow was adhered just to the left of the circle using a Mini Glue Dot.

The “Boo!” sentiment was stamped onto the inside panel using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. The image of the ghost popping out of the pumpkin was stamped towards the bottom of the panel – also in Tuxedo Black Memento ink. The pumpkin and ghost were colored in using Stampin’ Blends and the ghost was shaded with a Basic Gray Watercolor Pencil. The panel was adhered to a Highland Heather mat then adhered to the inside of the card.

The image of the two pumpkins were stamped onto the envelope front and colored in with Stampin’ Blends and a Granny Apple Green Watercolor Pencil. A piece of Pumpkin Pie striped paper from the Brights Designer Series Paper pack was adhered to the envelope flap. Lastly, three Purple Fine Shimmer Gems were added to the circle on the card front.

I thoroughly enjoyed creating this Halloween card! If you would like to recreate this card, you will find the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below. Happy crafting!

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New Scrapbooking Products Available on September 4!

Stampin’ Up! is releasing a Scrapbooking Brochure filled with new scrapbooking products!  Whether you’re a scrapbooking expert or brand new to the craft, we hope you love making, keeping, and sharing the meaningful moments in your life!

These new scrapbooking products will be available to order beginning September 4 when the new catalog ordering begins!  You can click on the image below to see the new products.

This is a digital-only scrapbooking brochure, full of scrapbooking essentials and exciting new products.  So, you won’t find these products in a catalog.  As a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog, the products inside coordinate with products from the mini catalog (and some online only products, too!).  The Workshop Kits and some new product releases *hint* Two-Tone Cardstock *hint* will add variety and inspiration to your holiday crafts this year!

Products will be available like the current Online Exclusive releases, meaning that some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last.

To check the status of product availability, visit the online store.

• If a product in this brochure appears on the online store and is orderable, then it’s available at that time.
• If a product in this brochure appears on the online store with a label “currently unavailable,” then it’s currently out of stock but will be restocked and will be available to order again after we have received additional inventory.
• If a product in this brochure doesn’t appear on the online store, then it’s no longer available in that market and will not be restocked. In this case, the product in that market is discontinued.

Have fun shopping the new scrapbooking products beginning September 4!!  And order early to ensure the best selection!

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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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Happy Labor Day!

Labor Day is a day to recognize and pay tribute to the contributions and achievements of American workers. Cheers to all those that keep this country running! Happy Labor Day!

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September 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 September Host Code – Q42VZ44M.

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Below is a list of products used to create today’s card that are available now for purchase.