Inky Bee Stampers

It’s time for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop! If you are coming from Nel’s blog or if you are starting off the Hop from my blog today…welcome! Our theme for the Hop this month is “Celebrate Spring”, and we can interpret this any way that we’d like. I know you will see a lot of inspiration from my team members in the Hop today so be sure to use the links at the bottom of this blog post to check them out! 

Nothing says spring like lots and lots of pretty flowers! I created this card using the Dainty Delight Stamp Set, Dainty Delight Dies and the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder. The Dainty Delight set is one of my favorites and I have been anxious to color in the embossed flowers using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder!

I started off by embossing a white panel using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder. I used Stampin’ Blends in Daffodil Delight, Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia and Soft Sea Foam to color in the raised, embossed flowers and leaves. I took my time coloring this panel and the results were so worth it! The panel was adhered to a Gorgeous Grape mat, then adhered to the front of a Lemon Lolly card base. Anyone else a fan of yellow and purple together? It’s such a great color combination!

I created a diamond shape using the two largest square dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies set in Gorgeous Grape and Basic White. The flowers decorating the diamond were all die cut using the Dainty Delight Dies. Once I was happy with the arrangement of the flowers on the diamond, I then started adhering the flowers to the diamond using liquid glue. Two of the daisies and the small Fresh Freesia flowers were adhered to the diamond using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The diamond was then adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used two of the banner dies from the Stylish Shapes Dies to create the sentiment label in Lemon Lolly and Gorgeous Grape. The sentiment was adhered just below the diamond using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel, I stamped an additional sentiment in Gorgeous Grape ink. The Queen Anne’s Lace image and the grass image were stamped onto the lower corner of the panel in Soft Sea Foam ink. Keeping with a pastel theme, I used Stampin’ Blends in Lemon Lolly, Soft Sea Foam and Bubble Bath to color in the images. The panel was then adhered to a Gorgeous Grape mat then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same images of the Queen Anne’s Lace and grass images were stamped onto the envelope front in Soft Sea Foam and colored the same as the inside panel. The grass image was stamped onto the envelope flap, also in Soft Sea Foam, and colored in. I tied a small double Linen Thread bow and added the bow towards the bottom of the diamond on the card front. To finish up the card I added three Bubble Bath Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the front of the card.

While the Dainty Delight Stamp Set and Dainty Delight Dies are no longer bundled, you can still find these items in the Annual Catalog. You will find the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog, or all can be found in the online store! If you would like to recreate this card you can download, save and print the pdf tutorial by clicking on the image below.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Let’s get back to the hop! You can click on the previous button and that will take you to Nel’s blog or click on the next button to visit Karen Finkle’s blog. Or you can click on any name in the list below to jump to that person’s blog. Enjoy today’s hop!

• Nel Thames
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)
• Karen Finkle
• Tara Carpenter
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Akiko Sudano
• Shirley Gentry
• Mary Deatherage
• Ann Louise Fodgaard
• Amy Koenders

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Two New Kits Added to the Kits Collection!

Two new kits have been added to the Kits Collection! The Your Day to Shine Kit and the Frog & Friends Kit! In case you hadn’t heard, Stampin’ Up will be adding two new kits at the beginning of each month. That means more crafting opportunities for you!

The kits in our Kits Collection are all-inclusive. Everything you need to complete the project is included in the box including instructions on how to assemble the project, or you can put your own spin on it. You can find the Kits Collection by visiting the Online Exclusives section of the online store, or by searching Kits Collection in the search bar of the online store.

You can expect that the collection of kits will frequently change as new kits are released and as older kits are retired. Click here to view the current kits in the Kits Collection. This link will take you to my online store. Happy shopping! 

In case I need to convince you a little more…here is an unboxing video for the Frog & Friends Kit. This adorable kit is perfect for children and they can even play a game with the finished projects! This kit would also be great for children’s birthday parties…just saying!

https://youtube.com/watch?v=RcFba0Z_s58%3Fversion%3D3%26rel%3D1%26showsearch%3D0%26showinfo%3D1%26iv_load_policy%3D1%26fs%3D1%26hl%3Den%26autohide%3D2%26wmode%3Dtransparent

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New Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! has released new Online Exclusives to customers and I think you’re going to like all of the new goodies! If you are not familiar with Online Exclusives, these are items that you can only view and purchase through the online store. You won’t find Online Exclusives items in any catalog!

There is no fixed end date for Online Exclusives! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way Stampin’ Up! can offer even more new products throughout the year.

To view the current and new selection of Online Exclusives, click on the image below!

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March 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 March Host Code – RF3NNHB2.

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Products used to create today’s card that are available now for purchase are included below.