Inky Bee Stampers

It is Thursday once again and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you hopped over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting off with my blog…welcome and thanks for stopping by! We have a fun challenge for the Hop today so be sure to use the links below to hop around and be inspired! Let’s go!

I have been sharing lots of holiday and Christmas cards with you, but I also like to share other paper crafting projects. This two-piece gift box was created using the Reindeer Fun Bundle and the Reindeer Days 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. This box measures 4″ x 4″ x 2″ and is nice and roomy! Fill it with homemade goodies or a gift.

We have a fun color challenge for the Hop today. I was able to use all of the colors in the challenge.

I started with an 8″ x 8″ piece of Garden Green cardstock for the box base, and I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to score at 2″ on all sides. The box lid piece measures 6″ x 6″ and was scored at just under 1″ on all four sides. I used a pair of paper snips to cut down from the top and up from the bottom on all four corners of each piece to the first score line. The corner tabs were then cut in half (to help reduce bulk) and I cut a small wedge on each side of the corner tabs. From the right side of the box base, I used Stampin’ Seal + on the corner tabs, then adhered the tabs to the inside of the side pieces on the box base. I repeated this for the box lid.

Time to decorate the box! I adhered strips of a holly print from the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper to each of the box lid sides. From a piece of white cardstock measuring 3-7/8″ x 3-7/8″ I used the frame die from the Reindeer Fun Dies and centered it onto the cardstock then ran this through my die cutting machine. I adhered this die cut frame to a piece of Pool Party cardstock that was cut slightly smaller than the white cardstock then this was adhered to the top of the box lid. The Pool Party provides some nice winter atmosphere behind the frame!

The “Merry Christmas” sentiment was stamped onto a white sentiment label, then adhered to a Real Red mat. The sentiment was adhered to the lower right of the box lid using Stampin’ Dimensionals. A leaping reindeer was die cut from the Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper using the Reindeer Days Dies. The reindeer was adhered to the center of the box lid using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I tied a double bow from a length of Real Red & Gold Dotted Ribbon and the bow was adhered to the upper left of the box lid using Mini Glue Dots. I used a Pool Party Stampin’ Blend and colored five small Rhinestones. The Rhinestones were then adhered around the reindeer to finish up the project.

You might think box making is difficult, but it is actually quite easy. Once you make one the rest are simple! Easier said than done, you might say. For those that like a more visual view, click the Facebook image below to see the video tutorial for this box (and the bow).

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

Let’s get back to the Hop! You can click on the “Next” button to go to Amy’s blog and the top of the blog hop list 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!)

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Seasonal Sale – Two Days Left – November 13-15!

Two Days Left for this fantastic sale…stock up now! Create more by spending less during the Seasonal Sale! Between November 13–15, you can get 20% off all stamp bundles and Designer Series Paper and 10% off select ink and cardstock from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. Make sure to act quickly on this limited-time-only sale! Here are the details:

From the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog

• 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends. Ink pad bundles and third-party ink pads are NOT included. 
• 10% off cardstock. Close To My Heart cardstock is NOT included.
• 20% total off all stamp and die bundles and stamp and punch bundles. (Stamp bundles are normally 10% off. With this sale you get an additional 10% off.)
• 20% off all Designer Series Paper.

Important Information:

• Beginning November 13 shop online to see the full selection of discounted products available; this is a limited time offer.
• Products are available while supplies last.
• Discounts are automatically applied when sale items are added to any order, including Starter Kits.

Ordering Deadlines:

• Phone: November 15, 2024, at 6:59 p.m. (MT)
• Online: November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

View the flyer by clicking here.

Click here if you’re ready to shop!

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December Paper Pumpkin Kit –

Create all-occasion cards with the Notes From the Heart Paper Pumpkin Kit. This kit includes card bases with scalloped edges, beautiful hand drawn designs, precut vellum, and sparkle gems. Send love to a family member or wish a friend “Happy Birthday” with elegant cards made from this kit.  Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin between November 11-December 10 to receive this kit.

Here is what the kit includes:

• Makes 9 projects: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut vellum pieces and sparkling gems
• Scalloped card bases and coordinating envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Blackberry Bliss (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Very Vanilla

If you are not familiar with Paper Pumpkin Kits, everything you need to complete the project are included in the kit. This takes out all of the guess work so that you can start crafting right away. The kits are great to involve the kids with and they are perfect when you’re travelling…just toss the box in your bag and go!

Paper Pumpkin subscriptions are available on a month-to-month basis, or you can subscribe to a 3-month, 6-month, or 12-month subscription. You can also pause, start or stop your subscription at any time! Click here if you’re ready to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin now.

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Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Two new kits have been added to the Kits Collection – the Nature’s Paintings Kit and the Layered Landscapes Kit!

Nature’s Paintings Kit:

The new Nature’s Paintings Kit is something unique and different that allows you to embrace your creative side! This unique kit includes everything you need for a fun creative experience: a coloring book, watercolor pencils, and a water painter. All you need is some imagination and water! Create lovely, picturesque images using advanced coloring techniques with this craft kit. Or make something that’s never been seen before—like green flowers with purple leaves. Keep it realistic or color outside the lines—it’s up to you. And once you’re done, you can use your finished artwork to create a one-of-a-kind card front! Here are the kit details:

• Predesigned projects
• Line art illustrations
• Step-by-step instructions
• 24 watercolor paper pages, 2 each of 12 designs
• 8 Watercolor Pencils
• 1 Water Painter
• Coloring Book: 4-1/2″ x 6″ x 1/2″ (11.4 x 15.2 x 1.3 cm)
• Product colors: Berry Burst, Coastal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Red

You can view the unboxing video for the Nature’s Paintings Kit below…

Layered Landscapes Kit:

Do you long for the great outdoors but don’t actually want to go outdoors? Then the Layered Landscapes Kit is perfect for you! DIY lovely home decor with this unique kit that includes four 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 3/4″ (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm) frames and precut paper pieces. You can either stand the frames up on their included easels or hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests are sure to love your new artwork! Here are the kit details:

• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• 4 white frames
• Frame size: 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 3/4″ (18.1 x 18.1 x 1.9 cm)
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Product colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Basic Gray, Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Gray Granite, Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Soft Sea Foam

You can view the unboxing video for the Layered Landscapes Kit below.

To view all of the kits available in the Kits Collection, click here.

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New Online Exclusives Available in the Online Store!

Check out the new selection of Online Exclusives in the online store now! There are some great suites, bundles and stand-alone stamp sets that you’re not going to want to miss!

If you are not familiar with Online Exclusives, these are products that are only offered in the Online Store. You will not find any of these products in a printed catalog. Some items will be restocked when they run out and others will be retired when they sell out so if you see something you want…be sure to grab it!

You can view the latest Online Exclusives flyer by clicking here.

Click here if you are ready to shop the Online Exclusives!

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November 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 November Host Code –QMCK2NU9 .

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Below is a list of products used to create today’s project.