Inky Bee Stampers

It’s Thursday once again (and December!) and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting off with my blog, thanks so much for being here! Please remember to use the links below to Hop around for more inspiration!

My card was created using the Reindeer Fun Bundle, Reindeer Days Designer Series Paper, and the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. The center of the card includes a fun pop out component!

We have a fun sketch challenge for today’s hop!

I started off with a 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8 Real Red cardstock panel and embossed this using the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Folder. This panel was adhered to the front of a standard sized Pecan Pie card base. Next, I adhered three different print panels of the designer series paper to the card front, following the sketch above.

The sentiment label was die cut using the Greetings of the Season Dies and I used the Reindeer Fun Dies to cut out the holly and berries. Before adhering the holly to the sentiment label I used a sponge dauber to darken the edges with Garden Green ink. Silver & White Sheer Ribbon and Real Red & White Baker’s Twine was added to the top of the sentiment tag! The sentiment label was then adhered diagonally to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I created the Pop Out mechanism for the inside of the card by cutting a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock to 8-1/2″ x 2″. The piece was scored along the long edge at 2″, 4″, 6″ and 8″. This left a 1/2″ tab which was adhered to the opposite end, forming a tube. Two Real Red mats measuring 1-7/8″ x 1-7/8″ were adhered to what will be the front facing panels of the Pop Out.

Before adhering the Pop Out mechanism to the inside of the card, I first stamped an additional sentiment onto the top of the inside panel in Real Red ink. The tree image was stamped twice onto the lower right corner of the panel in Garden Green ink. (You can never have too many pine trees!) The panel was adhered to a Real Red mat, then adhered to the inside of the card. I then adhered the Pop Out mechanism to the inside of the card using Stampin’ Seal + and I made sure that my two front facing panels were facing outwards. I provide complete instructions on the linked pdf tutorial below.

I die cut the pieces for the reindeer head from Pecan Pie, Crumb Cake, and Early Espresso cardstocks and adhered the pieces together to form the head. A wreath was die cut from Garden Green cardstock and the reindeer head was adhered to the wreath. A Real Red bow was added to the reindeer. The completed reindeer was added to the left-facing panel on the Pop Out.

I stamped and die cut the tree image using Garden Green cardstock and Garden Green ink. The small gift image was die cut from a scrap of designer series paper (the holly print) and I added a white die cut bow to the top of the package. The tree and gift were then adhered to the right-facing side of the Pop Out.

A single tree was stamped in Garden Green ink onto the envelope to finish up the card. I opted not to adhere designer series paper to the envelope flap since this card already has a lot of layers.

I love the surprise of the Pop Out when you open this card…so fun! I will miss making cards using the Reindeer Days 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 again 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 you can click on any name in the list below 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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Last Chance Products Available Now!

The Last Chance Products category has been updated and is now available in the online store! Shopping the Last Chance Products is a great way to realize some savings! Here are the details:

• Stampin’ Up! is changing how the Last Chance Products are shared.  The Last Chance section in the online store will replace the Clearance Rack section. Some products will be discounted, and you can now filter your shopping experience by using the filter tools specifically for discount, if you’d like.
• The Last Chance products category will now include all products that are retiring, including Online Exclusives and Kits so you’ll know if the products that you’re looking at will be around for a bit or if they’re going away soon.
• Products in the Last Chance category are available only while supplies last and will not be restocked.  Note that the Last Chance Products category will be updated every other month beginning in February 2025.

Ready to shop? Head on over to the Last Chance Products section in the online store by clicking here!

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Two New Kits in the Kits Collection

Two new kits have been added to the kits collection! The Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit and the Cherry Blossoms Treat Boxes Kit!

Use the Perpetual Beauty Calendar Kit to create the perfect 12-month calendar. Stamp out the months of the year using the included stamp set, then use the precut paper pieces and stickers to add some final touches and voilà—a calendar that fits your schedule! The kit includes:

• Perpetual Beauty Calendar Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear Stamp Block
• Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 1 calendar
• Calendar size: 7″ x 10-1/2″ (17.8 x 26.7 cm)
• Sticker sheets
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• A 11-1/2 x 7-1/2 x 1-3/16″ (29.2 x 19 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
• Product colors: Basic Black, Crumb Cake, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Pretty Peacock

Create adorable blossoming boxes with the Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Kit. Use these DIY treat boxes as favors for weddings, baby showers, or birthdays. They’re easy to assemble with beautiful details and unique slotted petals at the top for a perfect close. And the cool tones of this kit make it ideal for any season. The kit includes:

• Cherry Blossom Treat Boxes Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear Stamp Block
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 12 treat packages
• 2″ x 2″ x 2″ (5.1 x 5.1 x 5.1 cm)
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Linen Thread
• 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
• Product colors: Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Moody Mauve, Pretty in Pink

Kits are perfect if you’re on the go as the Kits include everything needed to complete the project! To shop the full line of Kits, click here!

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Designer Series Paper Special Release While Supplies Last!

As a special release, Stampin’ Up! is offering three previously released Designer Series Papers with a twist…the papers have been recolored! Here are the details:

• You will find these Special Release Designer Series Papers in the Online Exclusives section of the online store.
• Stampin’ Up! has refreshed these previous Designer Series Papers using some of their best-selling colors!
  • Serene Love is recolored from True Love.
  • Refreshed Beauty is recolored from Blackberry Beauty.
  • Shades & Hues is recolored from Color Theory.
• Available while supplies last.
• This promotion begins on December 3, 2024.

You can view the flyer by clicking here. Beginning December 3, 2024 you will find these recolored designer series papers in the Online Exclusives by clicking here.

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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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December 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 December Host Code –S2AZ3BTR .

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Products used to create this project are included below. Item numbers for products that will be available on Jan 7 are included on the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial.