Inky Bee Stampers

It is time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! If you are stopping 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 this week and I know you are going to be inspired by all of the projects! Let’s get started!

I did a little something different this week and created this pretty little one-piece gift box! I used the Flowering Zinnias 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper and the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set and Autumn Leaves Dies to decorate the box.

Here is the challenge for this week’s Hop…

To create this box, you will need a sheet of 12″ x 12″ cardstock…I chose Crushed Curry. The cardstock was cut to 12″ x 8-1/2″. With the short edge facing up I used my Scoring Board to score at 1/2″, 2-1/2″, 4-1/2″ and 6-1/2″. The cardstock was rotated one turn, then on the 12″ side I scored at 2″, 4″, 8″ and 10″. I then cut away the pieces not needed. I used a bone folder to burnish all of the scorelines, then Tear & Tape was applied to the 1/2″ tab on the box base and the tab was adhered onto the opposite long edge. I provide a detailed diagram on the pdf tutorial linked below.

A star print from the Flowering Zinnias Designer Series Paper pack was selected and I adhered panels to the top and sides of the box. I did not bother to cover the bottom of the box, but you can if you like.

Using the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set, I stamped the double leaf image in Crushed Curry ink onto a scrap piece of Crushed Curry cardstock (I used the cut-aways from the box base for this). I then used the Autumn Leaves Dies to cut out the stamped image. I also cut out two small maple leaves from Cherry Cobbler cardstock. The leaf veins were die cut from Copper Textured Metallic Specialty Paper. I stamped the sentiment from the Autumn Leaves Stamp Set onto a piece of white cardstock then used the long, slender label die from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out the sentiment.

The maple leaves were first adhered towards the top of the box, then I looped Linen Thread on top of the leaves. The Crushed Curry Leaves were then adhered on top of the looped Linen Thread. The sentiment label was adhered using a combination of Stampin’ Dimensionals and liquid glue. A single Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dot was added to the sentiment label to finish up the project.

This little box is perfect for holding small gifts or some treats. The box would also be great to use as a party favor! Decorate the box however you like for whatever the occasion! If you are making multiples of this box, the box will fold flat for storage, too.

I had so much fun creating this project for you. I hope you give it a try. 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! 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
• Jaimie Babarczy
• Karen Finkle
• Akiko Sudano
• Karen Ksenzakovic
• Tara Carpenter
• Terry Lynn Bright
• Carol Buckalew (You are here!)

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Join the Stampin’ Up! Family!

Come be a part of the Stampin’ Up! family by joining my team! We have an amazing team and there is never any pressure to sell products! Just enjoy the 20% discount for yourself, attend exclusive Demonstrator events, and get early access to new products! Join today and you can start receiving 20% off of new products from the September-December 2024 Mini Catalog!

Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions at inkybeestampers@gmail.com. I’m always happy to chat!

If you’re ready to join now, click here.

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The September-December 2024 Mini Catalog is LIVE!

The much-anticipated September-December 2024 Mini Catalog, the “holiday” catalog, is LIVE! This catalog is packed full of holiday goodness that will assist you in your holiday preparations, so I hope you are working on your wish list!

The thing I love most about this catalog is that it offers so many quick & easy options – making crafting easier than ever! I think you are going to love the new offerings!

You can find a digital copy of the new catalog on my “Shop My Stampin’ Up! Store” page by clicking here. However, if you would like to have a paper copy, please reach out to me via email to inkybeestampers@gmail.com and I’ll get one in the mail to you! The new Scrapbooking Brochure will also be posted to my site.

And of course, If you are in need of a demonstrator, I would be honored to be your demonstrator! Feel free to reach out to me anytime!

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New Scrapbooking Products Available Today in the Online Store!

Stampin’ Up! has released a Scrapbooking Brochure filled with new scrapbooking products!  Whether you’re a scrapbooking expert or brand new to the craft, we hope you love making, keeping, and sharing the meaningful moments in your life!

These new scrapbooking products are available to order now. You can click on the image below to see the new products.

This is a digital-only scrapbooking brochure, full of scrapbooking essentials and exciting new products.  So, you won’t find these products in a catalog.  As a companion brochure to the September–December 2024 Mini Catalog, the products inside coordinate with products from the mini catalog (and some online only products, too!).  The Workshop Kits and some new product releases *hint* Two-Tone Cardstock *hint* will add variety and inspiration to your holiday crafts this year!

Products will be available like the current Online Exclusive releases, meaning that some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last.

To check the status of product availability, visit the online store.

• If a product in this brochure appears on the online store and is orderable, then it’s available at that time.
• If a product in this brochure appears on the online store with a label “currently unavailable,” then it’s currently out of stock but will be restocked and will be available to order again after we have received additional inventory.
• If a product in this brochure doesn’t appear on the online store, then it’s no longer available in that market and will not be restocked. In this case, the product in that market is discontinued.

Be sure to order early to ensure the best selection!

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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 for this kit.

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September 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 September Host Code – Q42VZ44M.

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Below is a list of products used to create today’s card. Links for each item are included that will take you to my online store in case you’d like to purchase any of the items.