Inky Bee Stampers

Happy Thursday! It is time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop and I’m excited to see what everyone brings to the Hop today! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog or you are starting with my blog…welcome! Let’s get started…

I created this pretty Z Fold card using the Splendid Autumn 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper, the Autumn Expressions Stamp Set and the Cheerful Daisies Dies.

We have a color challenge for the Hop today. On my card I used Wild Wheat, Mossy Meadow, Cherry Cobbler and there is a little Early Espresso and Moody Mauve showing on the designer series paper.

I started off with a Mossy Meadow card base measuring 11″ x 4-1/4″. The cardstock was scored along the long side at 2-3/4″ and 5-1/2″. I selected the daisy print from the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper pack and cut two panels measuring 4″ x 2-1/2″. These panels were matted to Wild Wheat and then adhered to the far-left and far-right sections of the card base. A second Wild Wheat print panel measuring 4-1/8″ x 2-5/8″ was adhered to the second section of the card base.

I wanted the top layer of the daisies on the card front to look slightly distressed. I swiped my Wild Wheat ink pad across a piece of white cardstock then dropped some water onto the panel. I used a paper towel to soak up the water droplets and allowed the panel to fully dry before die cutting the small and large daisies using the Cheerful Daisies Dies. I cut two additional daisy pieces from Wild Wheat cardstock and two leaf sprigs from Mossy Meadow cardstock. A Cherry Cobbler flower center was die cut for the largest daisy.

On the inside panel I stamped the “Dear friend” and “You’ve got this” sentiments in Mossy Meadow ink. The wheat image from the Autumn Expressions Stamp Set was first and second generation stamped onto the lower corner in Wild Wheat ink. The panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

The assembled daisies were added to the card front using liquid glue and Stampin’ Dimensionals and the leaf sprigs were tucked around the larger daisy.

The wheat image was stamped onto the envelope front in Wild Wheat. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap, and I used my paper snips to trim the excess paper away from the flap. Three Faux Glass Dots were added to the card front to finish up the project.

You have to see the Splendid Autumn Designer Series Paper in person to really appreciate the beauty of this paper! Products from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection will be available on September 4 for customer purchase. 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 today! 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 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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Attention Scrapbookers! Close to My Heart® Products Now Available to All Customers!

Now that we’ve had an opportunity to welcome former Close To My Heart® Makers and customers to Stampin’ Up!, we are officially lifting our CTMH™ product purchasing limitations!

All customers in the United States will be able to purchase available CTMH™ products through our online store!  Currently CTMH™ products are limited and only available while supplies last so be sure to check out the available products sooner rather than later! Click here to go to the CTMH™ section of the online store.

Happy crafting!

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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!

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15% Off Designer Series Paper – Now through August 31!

Between August 6-31, you can shop select Designer Series Paper from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog* at 15% off! This is the perfect time to stock up and save on some of your favorite paper. Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper is hand created in house. Stampin’ Up! artists design, sketch, paint, etc. the patterns you see on the paper. Our Designer Series Paper is top quality, durable and perfect for all types of paper crafts!

* Please note, the following paper is featured in the Annual Catalog, but is from previous product releases:  Winter Meadow, Bright & Beautiful, Countryside Inn, and Perennial Lavender. 

You can find a detailed list of papers included in this sale (including item numbers, dimensions, and prices) by clicking on the image below.  

Here are the details:

• Specialty paper, cardstock assortments, Designer Series Paper stacks, and paper not yet live is not included in the sale. 
• Customers must open and close the order during the allotted dates to receive the discount.
• Ordering Deadlines: By Phone – 30 August at 6:59 p.m. (MT), Online – 31 August at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• There are NO limits on ordering. However, product is only available while supplies last. 
• Designer Series Paper purchased with Stampin’ Rewards or as part of a Starter Kit WILL qualify for the discount. 

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Redeem Your Bonus Days Coupons By the End of August!

Time is running out to redeem your Bonus Days coupons. Coupons must be redeemed by August 31! Here are a few things to know about Bonus Days coupons:

• If you earned coupons during the month of July those coupon codes were emailed to you. If you do not see an email from Stampin’ Up! with your codes be sure to check your spam folder first. If you still can’t locate the email, please contact Demonstrator Support at 1-800-STAMPUP for help.
• Multiple coupon codes can be used for a single order.
• When entering multiple coupon codes, separate each code with a space.
• All coupons will expire after August 31, 2024.

To view the Bonus Days flyer, click here!

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August 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 August Host Code – G2SYNE7P.

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Below is a list of products used to create today’s card that are available now for purchase. Item numbers from the Splendid Autumn Suite Collection products can be found under the supply list on the linked pdf tutorial above.