Inky Bee Stampers

Time once again for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting off with my blog…welcome and thanks so much for stopping by! Links for the Hop are included below, so be sure to hop around for more inspiration.

I used the Hang an Ornament Bundle and some specialty papers to create this fun and glimmery holiday card. The Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder provides some nice texture (along with the Glimmer Paper) and the diagonal stripe from the Take a Bow Designer Series paper adds a nice pop of color.

We have a sketch challenge for the Hop today.

A white cardstock panel was first embossed using the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. The panel was then cut down to 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″. A 5-3/8″ x 1-1/4″ strip of the diagonal stripe Take a Bow Designer Series Paper was then adhered towards the bottom of the embossed panel. The panel was then adhered to the front of a Granny Apple Green card base.

Using the Hang an Ornament Dies, I die cut three ornaments from the Festive Glimmer Paper – one in each color. The ornament toppers and hooks were die cut from gold Textured Metallic Specialty Paper. The ornaments were assembled then adhered to the front of the card. The center Cherry Cobbler ornament was adhered using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The “All is Merry” sentiment from the Hang an Ornament Stamp Set was stamped onto a scrap piece of white cardstock in Cherry Cobbler, then I used the coordinating die from the Hang an Ornament Dies to cut out the sentiment. The sentiment label was adhered to the center of the Cherry Cobbler ornament.

An additional sentiment from the Peaceful Season Stamp Set was stamped onto the inside panel in Cherry Cobbler ink. I used the Hang an Ornament Stamp Set to stamp berries and holly onto the lower corner of the panel in Granny Apple Green and Cherry Cobbler inks. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

I repeated stamping of the holly and berries onto the envelope front and a coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap. As an optional step, I used a white gel pen to draw a small highlight onto the berries on the card front, inside panel and envelope front. Three green Adhesive-Backed Shiny Sequins were added to the card front to complete the project.

I was having trouble getting good photos of this card – maybe all of the sparkle. I gave up after several attempts. The card is much brighter in person!

The Hang an Ornament Bundle is at a great price point and there is lots you can do with this Bundle! Here are a few ideas for you…

I created an ornament (shown below) by cutting one ornament from designer series paper and the other side of the ornaments was stamped in Real Red on white cardstock. The two pieces were adhered together (wrong sides together) then I decorated the DSP side of the ornament with a decorative white strip, colored in five Rhinestones with a Real Red Stampin’ Blend, then adhered them to the white strip. Some Real Red & White Baker’s Twine was added at the top! This double-sided ornament would be perfect for use as a gift tag, too! Or, how about embossing the ornaments in a pretty metallic? Or create a polka-dot ornament. The possibilities are endless! Decorate your ornaments however you like!

If you would like to recreate the card shown today, you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the link below. Instructions for the ornament are not included in the pdf.

Again, thank you for stopping by! 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
• Jaimie Babarczy
• Karen Finkle
• Akiko Sudano
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Tara Carpenter
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)

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Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. I would love to chat with you!

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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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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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Products used to create this project are included below.