Stampin’ Up! Glorious Gingham Golf-Themed Father’s Day Card

My husband loves the game of golf and seeing as I don’t have a golf-themed stamp set, I challenged myself to create a card for him centered around golf. How did I do?

I used the Glorious Gingham 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper in Lemon Lime Twist and Blueberry Bushel along with sentiments from the Very Best Occasions Stamp Set and the He’s All That Stamp Set and my 2″ Circle Punch. Oh, and the polka dot embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders set.

I started by adhering a panel of Lemon Lime Twist Glorious Gingham onto a mat in Basic White and then adhered this unit to a card base in Blueberry Bushel. I added a wide strip of Glorious Gingham paper to a mat in Blueberry Bushel cardstock and adhered this towards the top of the card front.

I fashioned a golf tee from a slim strip of Blueberry Bushel cardstock and created a golf ball by punching a piece of white cardstock using my 2″ Circle Punch and then embossing the circle using the polka dot embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders set. The de-bossed side of the circle looks just like a golf ball! I adhered the tee and golf ball to the card front. I then created a flagpole from a slender piece of white cardstock and cut a triangular flag to put on top of the pole using a piece of Lemon Lime Twist gingham paper.

The Father’s Day sentiment from the He’s All That Stamp Set was added to the sentiment label and the sentiment was matted to a piece of Blueberry Bushel and then adhered to the lower right of the card front.

I added an additional sentiment from the Very Best Occasions Stamp Set to the inside panel and the panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

A piece of coordinating designer series paper was added to the envelope flap and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap. Lastly, I added multiple Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front to finish off the card.

You can download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Welcome Inn

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined.

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

Here is what is included in the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
  • Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

You can purchase the Welcome Inn Dies as an add-on starting on May 11, while supplies last, Item number: 163192. The cost of the add-on is $6.00 USD. Note that a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is needed for this add-on and is sold separately. The add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

In order to receive the June Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10. Subscriptions can be month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months and can be paused, restarted or cancelled at any time.

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

A list of products used to create this card are included below including links for each product that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies Gift Topper – An Alternate to Gift Bows

I was wrapping my friends birthday gift and I wanted to do something different on the front of the package – something other than a bow or ribbon. I pulled out some white cardstock and the Cheerful Daisies Dies along with the Stylish Shapes Dies.

The wrapping paper was my own – not a Stampin’ Up! product – with a white background and silver and gold hearts. I coordinated my materials to match the wrapping paper.

I used the largest square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies set to cut out the base for my topper from white cardstock. Using dies from the Cheerful Daisies Dies set, I cut out the largest image of the three daisies and leaves as well as the three detailed daisies from white cardstock. I used a pair of paper snips to cut apart the daisies and leaves from the largest die cut. Then adhered the detailed daisies to the solid image daisies.

Flower centers were cut from Distressed Gold 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper and adhered to the daisy centers. Two leaf sprigs were cut from Silver Foil 12″ x 12″ Specialty Pack paper.

The daisies were adhered to the die cut square using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I tucked the silver leaf sprigs under the left and right side of the largest daisy. A bow was tied from Gold Trim and added above the large daisy. I left the bow ends long so that they would hang down on either side of the flowers. Multiple silver Festive Pearls were added around the flowers. The topper was adhered to the wrapped gift using Stampin’ Dimensionals since I thought it might be easier to remove by the recipient.

This is a great alternative to the traditional bow and ribbon to top off a gift and the colors can be coordinate to match your wrapping paper! Fun!

You can download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this project by clicking on the image below.

June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Welcome Inn

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined.

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

Here is what is included in the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
  • Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

You can purchase the Welcome Inn Dies as an add-on starting on May 11, while supplies last, Item number: 163192. The cost of the add-on is $6.00 USD. Note that a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is needed for this add-on and is sold separately. The add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

In order to receive the June Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10. Subscriptions can be month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months and can be paused, restarted or cancelled at any time.

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

Please access the pdf tutorial above for a list of products used on this project, along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! – Exploring In Color – May Paper Pumpkin Kit

Happy Friday!

I received my May Paper Pumpkin Kit – Exploring in Color, which features our new In Colors…aren’t they pretty? This kit is not centered around Father’s Day, but more Adventure. When I saw the beautiful cards and envelopes in the kit, I thought they would be perfect to make into Father’s Day cards. The completed cards will be given to a local hospital for the chronically ill in my State as part of an ongoing volunteer effort. The residents of this hospital look forward to the handmade cards that volunteers provide!

I pulled out my Gone Fishing Stamp Set which has a great Father’s Day sentiment as well as my 2″ Circle Punch and some white cardstock, plus the contents of the kit. Paper Pumpkin kits provide everything you will need to complete the project. In this kit, all of the below items were included plus 9 cards and 9 envelopes – 3 each of 3 different designs! Some fun stickers were also included!

I followed the instructions that were provided in the kit for the most part, except that each of my cards included a Father’s Day sentiment. I used my circle punch to create sentiment labels where the provided sentiment labels were not large enough for the sentiment.

The imagery on the cards and envelopes is beautiful!

I did change up the position of the labels on some of the cards.

If you haven’t given a Paper Pumpkins subscription a try, I highly recommend it! I love receiving my kit each month! You can read more about the June Paper Pumpkin Kit below!

June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Welcome Inn

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined.

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

Here is what is included in the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
  • Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

You can purchase the Welcome Inn Dies as an add-on starting on May 11, while supplies last, Item number: 163192. The cost of the add-on is $6.00 USD. Note that a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is needed for this add-on and is sold separately. The add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

In order to receive the June Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10. Subscriptions can be month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months and can be paused, restarted or cancelled at any time.

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

Stampin’ Up! Beautiful Balloons Celebration Easy Fun Fold Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

It’s Thursday and time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’m looking forward to seeing the projects in the Hop this week…I know the projects will be inspirational as always! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog…welcome and thanks for stopping by!

My card today was created using the Beautiful Balloons Bundle and the Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. If you are in need of a “Celebration” card…this is the set and paper to add to your shopping list!

Speaking of Celebrating…that’s our theme challenge for today.

This easy fun fold came together quickly. I started with a card base in Blueberry Bushel measuring 8-1/2″ x 5-1/2 and I scored on the long edge at 2-1/8″ and 4-1/4″. The 2-1/8″ score line is a mountain fold and the 4-1/4″ score line is a valley fold – easy peasy.

I used a confetti patterned paper from the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper pack to cut panels for each of the three sections of the card base and adhered these down using liquid glue. Stampin’ Seal would work just fine too. Next, I cut a white panel measuring 4-5/8″ x 3-3/8″. This will be the inside panel. I stamped the sentiment “Let’s get our celebration on” onto the panel and stamped a small balloon below the sentiment. Don’t forget to stamp the balloon string! The panel was adhered to a Blueberry Bushel mat then adhered to the inside of the card base. Adhering this panel first will assist in lining up the panel that will be adhered to the card front!

On a scrap piece of white cardstock I stamped two large balloons – one in Blueberry Bushel and one in Berry Burst, and one small balloon in Lemon Lime Twist. The sentiment “You did it!” was stamped onto the Lemon Lime Twist balloon using Blueberry Bushel ink. I then used the coordinating dies from the Beautiful Balloons Dies set to cut out the balloons.

A diagonal striped piece of paper from the Bright & Beautiful Designer Series Paper pack measuring 4-5/8″ x 3-3/8″ was adhered to a mat in Blueberry Bushel. Closing the card base, this panel was adhered to only the slender panel on the left side of the card – meaning that I only applied glue to the left side of the panel. I was careful to line the front panel up with the previously adhered inside panel.

The two large balloons were arranged onto the striped panel on the card front and adhered down using liquid glue. I placed a small Mini Glue Dot at the center bottom of where the two large balloons meet, and adhered three short pieces of white Baker’s Twine to the Mini Glue Dot. These are the strings for our Balloons! I then adhered the smaller balloon at the base of the large balloons. I added several Iridescent Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

Two small balloons and strings were stamped onto the lower left of the envelope front and I added a piece of coordinating designer series paper to the envelope flap and trimmed the excess paper away from the flap to finish off the envelope. This completes my card for today! I hope you enjoy making this easy fun fold for yourself! This would make a great graduation card, new job card, new home card, etc!

You can download, save and print a copy of the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

Let’s get back to the Hop! If you’re joining the hop from my blog, be sure to use the navigation links below to see more creativity and inspiration! You can click on the Next button to go to Amy Koenders’ blog and the top of the blog hop list or click on any name in the list below to visit that person’s blog. Enjoy!

Ready to Join the Stampin’ Up! Family?

If you’re looking to join the Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator, come join my team! As a demonstrator you can earn 20%+ off products and there is no pressure to maintain demonstrator status if you decide it’s not for you. We have many hobby demonstrators who strictly maintain their demonstrator status just for the discount, and other demonstrators who wish to grow a business. Either way, we have loads of FUN! Look at all of the smiling faces!

Becoming a Demonstrator offers some great benefits:

  • 20%+ Discount on your demonstrator orders
  • Be a part of a fun and supportive team and the Stampin’ Up! community
  • Early access to new catalogs and promotion information
  • Early ordering for new products
  • Be a hobby demonstrator or start a business
  • No pressure to sell products
  • My full support when you join my team

If you have questions about what it means to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, feel free to reach out to me…I would love to chat with you! I can tell you that my time with Stampin’ Up! has been wonderful and the Stampin’ Up! community is the absolute best…supportive and fun! You can contact me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com.

If you’ve already made up your mind and you’re ready to join, click on the image below.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

Stampin’ Up! Let’s Go Shopping All Occasion Card

This sweet little card was created using the Let’s Go Shopping Bundle and the Les Shoppes 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. I had a blast putting this card together!

If you follow my blog, you have heard me talk about one of our favorite get-away-spots…Cape May, New Jersey. Cape May is a little seaside town filled to the brim with Victorian homes and stores! The Let’s Go Shopping Bundle reminds me so much of Cape May and so, of course, I had to color the little store using Cape May-like colors! The Victorian structures in Cape May are really this bright and bold! And, yes, there are pink houses and stores!

For my card for today, I started with a Balmy Blue card base and added a cobblestone pattern paper from the Les Shoppes Designer Series Paper pack to a mat in Sweet Sorbet. I then added the panels to the card front. I then began stamping, coloring, and die cutting all of the components for the storefront. You can access the pdf tutorial for this card below which goes into greater detail on all of the colors I used.

The storefront was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals as was the potted plant. The lamp was adhered to the card front using liquid glue. I added a Flirty Flamingo sentiment label to the top of the card front, stamping the sentiment to the right, and adding black Classic Matte Dots to the left of the sentiment label. Here is a close-up view…

The inside panel was stamped with an easel sign and potted plant. The panel was adhered to a Sweet Sorbet mat then this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

The same potted plant was stamped onto the envelope front and a coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap.

You can download, save and print a copy of the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

June Paper Pumpkin Kit – Welcome Inn

Show hospitality to all your guests with the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes nine elegant and detailed cards—three each of three designs. Whether you’re hosting friends and family, or want to invite someone over, this kit has what you need to create sophisticated and elevated cards!

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined.

You can also pair this kit with a coordinating die add-on! (Available while supplies last. Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately). Keep reading to learn more!

Here is what is included in the Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit:

  • All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
  • A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
  • Lovely floral details and precut vases
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive
  • Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

You can purchase the Welcome Inn Dies as an add-on starting on May 11, while supplies last, Item number: 163192. The cost of the add-on is $6.00 USD. Note that a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine is needed for this add-on and is sold separately. The add-on includes:

  • One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2″ x 1-1/2″ (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
  • One coordinating flower die
  • One beautiful leaf die

In order to receive the June Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than June 10. Subscriptions can be month-to-month, 3 months, 6 months or 12 months and can be paused, restarted or cancelled at any time.

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

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

Stampin’ Up! Earthen Textures Thank You Card

I used the Earthen Textures Bundle and Earthen Elegance 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper to create today’s card. Do you love rich, Fall colors? If so, the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper is for you! On this card I paired Pretty Peacock with Copper Clay and added a bit of Distressed Gold…so pretty together!

I chose a Pretty Peacock patterned paper from the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper to adhere to the front of a Copper Clay card base. I die cut two large leaves in Distressed Gold Specialty Paper and two large leaves in Copper Clay using the Earthen Textures Dies. One additional leaf was cut from a multi-colored pattern from the Earthen Elegance Designer Series Paper. I arranged these large leaves onto the card front, fanning them out to the left and right. The multi-colored large leaf was added to the center. Two smaller leaves cut from a Pretty Peacock pattern were tucked in around the center leaf.

I stamped the sentiment in Pretty Peacock ink onto a piece of Very Vanilla cardstock then used the smallest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies set to cut out. A piece of Natural Wavy trim was adhered across the bottom of the card front using Mini Glue Dots and the sentiment label was adhered over top of the trim using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On the inside panel, I second-generation stamped the multi leaf image in Pretty Peacock ink then first generation stamped the “Thank you” sentiment over top. The panel was adhered to a piece of the Pretty Peacock print designer series paper then this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

The same multi leaf image was stamped onto the envelope front and I added a coordinating piece of designer series paper to the envelope flap and trimmed the excess paper away from the flap.

You can download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

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

Stampin’ Up! Everlasting Beauty Friendship Card

I hope all of the moms out there enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day! I had a nice day with my family and hubby cooked ribs on the grill…Yum!

I used the Everlasting Beauty Stamp Set to create this pretty and easy card for today! Watercolor Pencils were used to color in the image, and I did a little masking and ink blending to create a frame around the flower.

A mask was created using the largest square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies set. The mask was adhered to a white panel and I stamped the flower image using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. The mask was temporarily removed, and I used Granny Apple Green, Old Olive, Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape watercolor pencils to color in the image…no water was used!

The mask was reapplied to the stamped and colored panel, and I used a blending brush to lightly blend Granny Apple Green ink around the flower to create a sort of frame. The mask was removed and saved for a future project. The colored panel was adhered to a mat in Granny Apple Green then adhered to the front of a Gorgeous Grape card base.

A sentiment from the Everlasting Beauty Stamp Set was stamped onto a sentiment label in Tuxedo Black Memento ink then the label was matted to a piece of Gorgeous Grape cardstock. The sentiment label was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. A double Linen Thread bow was added to the top of the sentiment label.

An additional sentiment was stamped on the inside panel as well as a flower on the lower left of the panel. The same watercolor pencils were used to color in the image. The panel was adhered to a Granny Apple Green mat then adhered to the inside of the card.

Lastly, I stamped a flower image onto the envelope front and envelope flap and used the same colors of watercolor pencils to color in the images. Brushed Brass Butterflies were added to the card front to finish off the card.

I hope you give this easy card a try! You can download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Join My Monthly Craft & Chats!

Would you like to have some dedicated time to work on your latest card or scrapbooking project? Would you like to gather remotely with fellow crafters to work on projects, chit chat, ask crafting questions, share a technique with the group, and generally have fun? If your answer is “yes” to any of these questions, then these Craft & Chat sessions are for you!

Join me for my next Craft & Chat on June 14! Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you would like to join in! I’d love to see your smiling face!

My Craft & Chat sessions are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 7 pm Eastern and will last about an hour. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com if you’re interested in participating – please indicate the month you will be attending. You must respond no later than the Monday prior to that month’s Craft & Chat session.

Craft & Chat Schedule for the Remainder of 2023:

  • July 12, 7 pm ET
  • August 9, 7 pm ET
  • September 13, 7 pm ET
  • October 11, 7 pm ET
  • November 8, 7 pm ET
  • December 13, 7 pm ET

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

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

Stampin’ Up! Bird’s Eye View Graduation Card

How about this for cute, cute, CUTE! Oh, my goodness but the little owls in the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set are just too much…and the glasses are perfect! In addition to using the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set to create today’s card I also grabbed some sentiments from the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set and paper from the 2023-2025 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper pack. I’m loving the bold stripe pattern on this paper!

I started off by matting a Boho Blue striped piece of designer series paper to a black mat, then adhering this to a card base in Boho Blue. Onto white cardstock I stamped the book image from the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set, then stamped the owl standing on top of the books and I stamped the glasses onto the owl. I used a variety of Stampin’ Blends to color in the images and then used the largest square die from the Stylish Shapes Dies set to cut out the image. I used my paper trimmer to cut an additional square from Basic Black cardstock and adhered the square onto the upper two-thirds of the card front at an angle. The stamped and die cut square was added on top using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

A “Congratulations” sentiment was stamped onto Basic White cardstock and I used the largest label die from the Stylish Shapes Dies set to cut out. The sentiment label was adhered to the lower third of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

An additional sentiment was stamped onto the inside panel along with the book image which was colored in with Stampin’ Blends. The panel was adhered to a black mat then adhered to the inside of the card.

A smaller owl image from the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set was stamped onto the envelope front and colored in with Gray Granite and Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends. A coordinating piece of the Boho Blue striped paper was added to the envelope flap and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap to finish off the envelope. Three 2023-2025 In Color Dots were added across the top of the sentiment label on the card front.

When I saw the image of the stacked books in the Bird’s Eye View Stamp Set I knew I wanted to make this into a graduation card! A little searching through my other stamp sets produced the Charming Sentiments Stamp Set which contained perfect sentiments for the card!

You can download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

Today is the Last Day to Earn Double Honey Drop Points! Don’t Miss Out!

I’m offering double Honey Drop Points to celebrate the launch of the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Today is the last day to earn double points!

You might be asking – what are Honey Drop points?

Qualifying customers can earn Honey Drop points from me as part of my Honeybee Rewards Program. Once you earn 16 Honey Drops you can earn products valued up to $40 from any current catalog from me. Here is how the double points work:

  • Place an order in my online store between today, May 2 and May 12, 2023 to earn double Honey Drops.
  • If you place an order of $25 (before shipping and any applicable tax) you will receive 2 Honey Drop points (instead of just one), for a $50 order you’ll earn 4 points, for a $75 order you’ll earn 6 points, and so on. Normally you would earn only 1 point for every $25 spent.
  • Collect sixteen (16) Honey Drops and you can earn any product or products with a value up to $40 from any current catalog and the item will be mailed directly to you! You’ll receive free shipping, too!
  • Each of your online orders must be for $25 or more for you to be eligible to earn double Honey Drop points (before Shipping and any applicable tax).
  • Don’t forget to use my May host code when placing orders. This qualifies you to receive a free thank you gift from me (if your order is over $150 don’t use the host code. You are eligible for Stampin’ Rewards but you’ll still get the free gift from me).

To learn more about my Customer Rewards Program, click here.

If you’re ready to start shopping, click here!

The products used to create today’s card are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Pretty in Pink Bold Bouquet Mother’s Day Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

It’s Thursday and that means it is time for another Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’m looking forward to seeing the projects that my team members have created for the Hop this week…I know their projects will be beautiful as always! If you are hopping over from Terry Lynn’s blog…welcome and thanks for stopping by!

My card today was created using the Bold Bouquet Bundle and the Delightfully Eclectic 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. I also used two different stamp sets for the sentiments – The Best Family Ever Stamp Set and the Share a Milkshake Stamp Set.

We have a sketch challenge for today’s hop. Here is the sketch.

I used my new two favorite pinks for this Mother’s Day card – Berry Burst and Bubble Bath. A panel in Basic White measuring 4-3/4″ x 3-1/2″ was embossed using the cross-hatch embossing folder from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders set. This panel was then adhered to the card front and centered from top to bottom and left to right. A smaller panel using the Bubble Bath and White striped paper from the Delightfully Electic Designer Series Paper was adhered to a mat in Berry Burst. I wrapped a length of Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon around the left side of this panel and then the panel was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The panel was offset to the right of the card front to follow our sketch challenge.

I stamped the large flower image from the Bold Bouquet Stamp Set several times onto Basic White cardstock. I first inked up the flower stamp in Bubble Bath ink and then used a sponge dauber to dab Berry Burst ink around the perimeter of the flower stamp. I used a separate sponge dauber to lightly blend in some Crushed Curry ink on each of the flowers just to give a different pop of color. A Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend was used to dot in the flower stamens. I also stamped four leaf sprigs in Lost Lagoon ink onto white cardstock and I used the coordinating dies from the Bold Bouquet Dies set to cut out these images. The images were arranged onto the center left of the card front and adhered down with liquid glue.

The “Mom” sentiment was stamped onto a piece of white cardstock in Berry Burst ink and I used the second to smallest circle die from the Stylish Shapes Dies to cut out the sentiment. The sentiment was adhered to the center of the flower arrangement using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Bubble Bath Sheer Ribbon bow to the lower left of the arranged flowers. A Berry Burst Stampin’ Blend was used to color in multiple Rhinestone Basic Jeweles and these were added around the card front.

For the inside panel I stamped the sentiment “Life is Sweeter with You” in Berry Burst ink. This sentiment came from the Share a Milkshake Stamp Set. I also stamped the large flower image from the Bold Bouquet Stamp Set onto the lower left of the panel – inking the stamp in Bubble Bath and then using a sponge dauber to add some Berry Burst and Crushed Curry ink around the perimeter. I also stamped the smallest leaf sprig in Lost Lagoon aound the flower. The panel was adhered to a Bubble Bath mat and then adhered to the inside of the card.

For the envelope I repeated stamping of the large flower image and leaf sprigs onto the envelope front. A piece of coordinating designer series paper was added to the envelope flap, and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap to finish up the envelope.

Thank you for stopping by my blog! I hope you enjoyed my card for today’s Hop! You can download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

Let’s get back to the Hop! If you’re joining the hop from my blog, be sure to use the navigation links below to see more creativity and inspiration! You can click on the Next button to go to Amy Koenders’ blog and the top of the blog hop list or click on any name in the list below to visit that person’s blog. Enjoy!

Ready to Join the Stampin’ Up! Family?

If you’re looking to join the Stampin’ Up! team as a demonstrator, come join my team! As a demonstrator you can earn 20%+ off products and there is no pressure to maintain demonstrator status if you decide it’s not for you. We have many hobby demonstrators who strictly maintain their demonstrator status just for the discount, and other demonstrators who wish to grow a business. Either way, we have loads of FUN! Look at all of the smiling faces!

Becoming a Demonstrator offers some great benefits:

  • 20%+ Discount on your demonstrator orders
  • Be a part of a fun and supportive team and the Stampin’ Up! community
  • Early access to new catalogs and promotion information
  • Early ordering for new products
  • Be a hobby demonstrator or start a business
  • No pressure to sell products
  • My full support when you join my team

If you have questions about what it means to be a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, feel free to reach out to me…I would love to chat with you! I can tell you that my time with Stampin’ Up! has been wonderful and the Stampin’ Up! community is the absolute best…supportive and fun! You can contact me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com.

If you’ve already made up your mind and you’re ready to join, click on the image below.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

May Host Code

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

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

Stampin’ Up! Hey Chuck Birthday Card

I love making pretty, layered cards on a regular basis but every once in a while, you need to create a card that will make you and others smile! When I saw the Hey Chuck Bundle in the catalog I knew I had to have the set! This particular card is being dropped in the mail to a dear friend of mine. I hope it makes her laugh out loud!

I started off by cutting two Basic White panels and two mats in Real Red cardstock. On one of the white panels I blended Balmy Blue ink in for the sky and I used Pumpkin Pie ink to create what will be the glow of the sun. I stamped a number of images onto white cardstock including one of the chickens, a birthday cake and a fence. A variety of Stampin’ Blend markers were used to color in the images, and I used the coordinating dies from the Hey Chuck Dies set to cut the images out.

The sun image was cut from Lemon Lolly cardstock and I blended Pumpkin Pie ink over the sun’s rays. A circle was cut from Granny Apple Green cardstock using the Stylish Shapes Dies and I cut the circle in half (not quite half) using my paper trimmer. All of the components were arranged onto the ink blended panel and when I was satisfied with the placement, adhered the images to the panel. The chicken and sentiment label were adhered to the panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The panel was then adhered to one of the Real Red mats and then adhered to the card front.

An additional sentiment was stamped on the second white panel along with one of the chicken images. the chicken was colored in using Lemon Lolly and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends. The panel was adhered to a Real Red mat and then adhered to the inside of the card.

One of the chickens was partially stamped onto the envelope front and I stamped the birthday cake image onto the envelope flap. Both images were colored in with Stampin’ Blends. Several Lemon Lolly Adhesive-Backed Solid Gems were added to the card front to finish off the card.

Are you still smiling? Me too! You can download, save and print a copy of the pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Confetti Birthday Kit

Shake up someone’s special day with a happy, handcrafted shaker card! The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, comes with everything you need to quickly create confetti shaker cards—a total of 9 cards in 3 lively designs. Celebrate in style with bright, bold colors, confetti, and birthday greetings full of joy!

Here is what is included in the Kit:

  • Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
  • 9 coordinating envelopes
  • Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
  • One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
  • Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
  • Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
  • Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

If you have never created a shaker card before…here’s your chance! The kits from the Kits Collection come with easy-to-follow instructions to make your crafting experience easy and enjoyable!

To view all of the kits in the Kits Collection, click here.

The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is LIVE!

Yipee! The 2023-2024 Annual Catalog is now available for customer orders! You’ll want to check out all of the new and returning goodness in this catalog. My favorite picks are the Fresh as a Daisy Suite Collection and the Countryside Inn Suite Collection…but there are many, many more items to choose from, including fun new colors!

You can view a digital copy of the new catalog by clicking on the image below.

Ready to shop? You can visit my Online Store by clicking here! Don’t forget to use my current Host Code…you can find it listed below!

May Paper Pumpkin Kit – Exploring In Color

Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

To receive the May Exploring In Color Paper Pumpkin Kit, you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than May 10.

Here is what the kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
  • 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
  • Twine and die-cut accents
  • FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm).
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Interested in the add-on for this kit? You can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin then purchase the add-on beginning on May 2. The add-on is while supplies last and includes In Color Cards & Envelopes. The add-on is priced at $10 USD and includes:

  • 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
  • 18 coordinating envelopes
  • Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Paper Pumpkin kits are such a great option. All materials are included in each kit along with instructions on how to assemble the projects. The kits are a great option if you are a new paper crafter or if you just want to dive in and start creating! Plus, you can pause and restart your subscription at any time. Have I convinced you yet? I hope so!

Ready to subscribe? Click on the photo below to sign up!

May Host Code!

Did you know that you can purchase supplies from me to make your own beautiful creations? And if you use my current Host Code, you will receive a free gift from me valued at $8 when you place an order of $25 or more (before shipping and tax). Use the May Host Code – 2G3D6GAV. You can also click here to visit my Customer Rewards Page for the current Host Code.

I offer other Customer Rewards programs, too! To learn more about Inky Bee Stamper’s customer rewards programs, visit my Customer Rewards page here.

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