Tag: #PaperPumpkin

Stampin’ Up! Tropical Leaf Love You Lots Card

The Tropical Leaf Bundle, which includes a stamp set and punch, make for a whimsical card! The Tropical Leaf Bundle is an Online Exclusive!

I started out by creating a background panel by repeatedly stamping the small and large leaves across the panel. The leaves were stamped using Soft Sea Foam ink and the veins were stamped using Pear Pizzazz ink. The stamped panel was adhered to a Mossy Meadow mat, then this unit was adhered to the card front.

The sentiment “Love you lots” was stamped onto the sentiment label and the label was matted to a piece of Mossy Meadow. A small amount of Stampin’ Seal was applied to the center of the card front and a piece of burlap ribbon was folded in half and adhered to the Stampin’ Seal. The sentiment label was adhered to the center of the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I stamped several large leaves with veins onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock using several different inks then I used the Tropical Leaf Punch to punch the leaves out. The leaves were adhered to the card front. The Pear Pizzazz leaf was adhered using liquid glue and the other two leaves were adhered above and below the sentiment label. Several Rustic Metallic Adhesive-Backed Dots were also adhered to the card front.

The “XOXO” sentiment was stamped onto the inside panel. The panel was adhered to a mat in Mossy Meadow then this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

A small leaf in Soft Sea Foam and Pear Pizzazz adorns the envelope front to finish off the card.

This is such a great card to give to your spouse, significant other, child, grandchild, or friend to remind them know how much you love them!

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

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

March Paper Pumpkin – Ten Years of Growth

My March 2023 Paper Pumpkin kit arrived – Ten Years of Growth, and I couldn’t wait to assemble these cards. They are so incredibly pretty! If my photos don’t do these cards justice it’s because I’m still tweaking the settings on my new phone…I’m getting there!

I donate cards to a local hospital, and I needed some Easter and Spring cards this month so rather than following the Paper Pumpkin instructions (which are included with the kit!) I changed things up ever so slightly. I did use Easter sentiments from the Celebrating You Stamp Set and the Daffodil Daydream Stamp set. I also switched out the supplied Polished Pink Ink Spot for Gorgeous Grape ink. I also added Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape Opaque Adhesive-Backed Gems to the cards. Other than those modifications, I assembled the card components as per the instructions.

Each of the cards contains gold foil accents…so pretty!

Paper Pumpkin Kits come with everything you need to complete the project. Unless you want to change things up and use other supplies you have on hand like I did.

It took me about an hour to assemble these cards…that’s it! The Ten Years of Growth Kit came with an additional stamp set and made a total of 9 cards – 3 each of 3 different designs. Sometimes the kits will include a little something extra. Which is awesome! The stamps in this kit will cover friendship, Easter, birthdays, Spring and Mother’s Day.

You can read all about the upcoming April Paper Pumpkin Kit below.

Have a wonderful day!

April Paper Pumpkin Kit – All the Little Things

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized (such as Stampin’ Spots and stamp sets, so you know right where everything is!

The kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

In order to receive the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit you must subscribe no later than April 10.

You can view the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer by clicking here.

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!

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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! Tone-on-Tone Nature’s Harvest Thinking of You Card

I created today’s tone-on-tone card using Gray Granite cardstock and the pretty Gold & Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper along with images from the Nature’s Harvest Bundle, the Honeybee Blooms Dies and the Layering Circles Dies. Oh, and some pretty Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon, too!

On a panel of Gray Granite cardstock measuring 5-1/4″ x 4″ I wrapped a length of Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon around the panel and secured the ends to the back of the panel using Tear & Tape. The ribbon was positioned approximately 2-1/4″ from the top of the panel.

Next, from a panel of the Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper measuring 5-3/8″ x 4-1/8″ I carefully cut out a large circle (Layering Circles Dies) and the long, slender sentiment label (Harvest Dies) from the center of the Rose Gold panel. I set aside the circle and sentiment label for now. The ribbon-wrapped Gray Granite panel was adhered to the Rose Gold Metallic panel, then this unit was adhered to a card base in Gray Granite. Even though I used the the Rose Gold panel for some die cutting, the Gray Granite panel nicely covers up the die cut areas and makes good use of this pretty paper!

From the Harvest Dies, I die cut a branch from Gray Granite cardstock and a flower sprig from Early Espresso cardstock. Using the Honeybee Blooms Dies, I die cut a grass from Gold Metallic Specialty Paper. These elements were arranged onto the Rose Gold circle previously cut and adhered using liquid glue. This circle unit was then adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and positioned over the strip of shimmer ribbon.

Onto a scrap of Gray Granite cardstock I stamped the “Sending healing thoughts…” sentiment in Early Espresso ink. The sentiment label was die cut using the label die from the Harvest Dies set. The previously cut Rose Gold sentiment label was adhered to the back of the Gray Granite label, leaving a reveal of the Rose Gold label along the bottom. Here’s a closer look…

On the inside panel I stamped the watercolor image from the Nature’s Harvest Stamp Set in Gray Granite ink onto the lower right corner. I then stamped the small flower image from the same stamp set in Early Espresso ink overtop of the watercolor stamped area. The inside panel was then adhered to the inside of the card.

The same watercolor and small flower images were stamped onto the envelope front. A small bow from the Gray Granite Shimmer Ribbon was added to the stems of the branch, flower sprig and grass on the card front using a Mini Glue Dot to finish off the card.

I love the elegant look of a tone-on-tone card and this pretty Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper adds just the right amount of sparkle to dress up the card!

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

April Paper Pumpkin Kit – All the Little Things

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized (such as Stampin’ Spots and stamp sets, so you know right where everything is!

The kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

In order to receive the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit you must subscribe no later than April 10.

You can view the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer by clicking here.

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!

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Enjoy the Adventure Memories and More Cards – What will you create?

My wonderful team leaders recently gifted each of their team members with the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Cards & Envelopes and Enjoy The Adventure Memories & More Card Pack for reaching a team goal! I love the Memories & More products as you can assemble cards with what is provided or put your own little twist on things! The photo above shows a few cards I created in a matter of minutes!

The photo below shows the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Cards & Envelopes, and the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Card Pack items along with some ribbon and embellishments that I pulled from my stash (ribbon, embellishments and adhesives are not included in Memories and More packs). The card bases measure 4″ x 6″, and the paper and envelopes are of the highest quality with a nice weight to them. If purchasing both the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Cards & Envelopes and the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Card Pack, you will receive 20 cards and envelopes, small and large panels and four sheets of stickers that coordinate beautifully.

Below is the first card I created with the Enjoy The Adventure products. I first chose one of the larger panels from the Memories and More Pack in a black and white “thank you” print and adhered this to one of the card bases. Next, I chose one of the small panels and cut the panel in half. I then wrapped some Black and White Gingham Ribbon around the smaller panel. The small panel was adhered to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and I added a Matte Black Dot to the sentiment label. Cute card…right?

On this next card I cut a mat in Balmy Blue card stock and adhered it to a small panel then adhered the panel to the upper left side of the card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I used two of the provided stickers to create a sentiment label and also adhered this to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a Balmy Blue and White Ribbon bow to the card front and I used a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend to color several Rhinestone Basic Jewels and added those to the larger panel.

On this next card I cut down one of the large panels from the Memories and More Pack and adhered it to a card base. I cut a mat in Basic Black card stock and adhered the mat at an angle on the card front. A small panel from the Memories and More Pack was adhered over the black mat using Stampin’ Dimensionals. A double Linen Thread bow was adhered at the base of the flower image and I added a Memories and More butterfly sticker to the top corner of the panel. I colored a Rhinestone Basic Jewel using the dark shade of a Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blend and added the jewel to the card front.

This last card I’m sharing with you is a thinking of you card. I cut a mat from Mint Macaron card stock and added a small panel from the Memories and More Pack. A bow in Balmy Blue and White Ribbon was added to the top of the small panel and I added a flower sticker from the Pack to the lower right of the small panel. A single Rhinestone Basic Jewel was colored with a Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend and also added to the small panel.

These cards were a breeze to create and quick, too! And I still have enough materials to create 16 more cards! I hope I gave you some good ideas using the Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More items. I don’t have a pdf tutorial for you today for these cards but here are some basics:

  • Large Memories and More panels were cut down to 5-1/2″ x 3-1/2″ on the You’re Sweet card and 5-3/4″ x 3-3/4″ on the black and white Thank You card.
  • Mats for small panels were cut to 4-1/8″ x 3-1/8″
  • The insides of the cards were left blank so that I can stamp a sentiment of my choice when a card is needed.

The Enjoy The Adventure Memories and More Card and Envelopes and Card Pack are a great option and a great time saver! Give them a try! Products I used for these cards are listed at the bottom of this post.

April Paper Pumpkin Kit – All the Little Things

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized (such as Stampin’ Spots and stamp sets, so you know right where everything is!

The kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

In order to receive the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit you must subscribe no later than April 10.

You can view the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer by clicking here.

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 – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up is here! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Rhino Ready Birthday Card

Today’s card was created using the Rhino Ready Bundle (stamps and dies) and some ink blending. I love creating scenes using die cuts and ink blending! The Rhino Ready Bundle is now available as an Online Exclusive! As the name implies…you can only find these items online.

I started off by ink blending a Basic White panel to create a safari type landscape, complete with open plains, distant mountains and a Marula Tree (I had to google the name of the tree!). I also die cut a number of components using the Rhino Ready Dies. The image of our cute little Rhino and his bird friend was stamped using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and I used a variety of Stampin’ Blend colors to color in the image. All of the components were arranged onto the ink blended panel and adhered with either liquid glue or Stampin’ Dimensionals. This card uses quite a few inks and cardstock colors! If you don’t have the exact colors I used – use what you have and make it fun! If you would like to use the exact colors I used, I have all of the products listed at the bottom of this post for you.

The finished panel was adhered to a mat in Highland Heather then this unit was adhered to a card base in Mossy Meadow.

For the inside of the card, I stamped an additional sentiment in Tuxedo Black Memento ink, and I stamped the sitting Rhino towards the bottom of the panel and colored him in using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends. The panel was adhered to a Highland Heather mat then this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

The same image of the sitting Rhino was stamped onto the envelope front and colored using Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends and a Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker. The small bird was stamped onto the envelope flap and colored with Daffodil Delight and Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends.

To finish off the card I used the light shade of an Old Olive Stampin’ Blend to add a shadow under the Rhino, plants and tree trunk and I used a Stampin’ Blend Color Lifter to lift a highlight on the Rhino’s tusk.

This card was loads of fun to put together…I hope you give it a try! You can download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card by clicking on the image below.

April Paper Pumpkin Kit – All the Little Things

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized (such as Stampin’ Spots and stamp sets, so you know right where everything is!

The kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

In order to receive the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit you must subscribe no later than April 10.

You can view the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer by clicking here.

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 – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up is here! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! On the Farm All Occasion Card

Even though the Day at the Farm Designer Series Paper is no longer available through Sale-A-Bration, you can still make an adorable card using the On the Farm Stamp Set and On the Farm Dies!  I made an All-Occasion card, but you can easily make this into a birthday card, friendship card, or thinking of you card!  This set makes great kids’ cards too!  The die set includes a massive amount of dies so you’ll want to check it out. 

[Side Note – I have a new phone which has a really great camera. However, I’m still learning how to use it. If my photos are a little off, please bear with me!]

For the white card front panel, I made a mask from a scrap piece of paper using the long, thin wavy die included with the On the Farm Dies set. I used this mask on a white panel and with a blending brush I blended Granny Apple Green ink towards the bottom 1/3 of the panel to establish the “ground” of the scene. I used the grass stamp from the On the Farm Stamp Set to randomly stamp grass across the bottom portion of the panel.

I stamped, colored, and die cut a number of pieces for my scene – including clouds, a barn, silo, hills, a windmill, trees, a sheep and a chicken. I also stamped the sentiment onto a scrap piece of Basic White cardstock and used the smallest circle die from the Layering Circles Dies set to cut out. All of the images were dry fit onto the ink-blended panel. The hills, barn, silo, trees and windmill were all adhered directly to the panel using liquid glue. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to adhere the sentiment label, clouds, sheep and chicken to the card front. The scene was then adhered to a mat in Basic Black and this unit was adhered to the card front.

On the inside panel I again ink blended Granny Apple Green ink onto the lower corner and then used the grass stamp to randomly stamp grass along the ink blended area. Several clouds were stamped in Balmy Blue ink across the top of the panel and I used the light shade of a Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend to add a shadow towards the bottoms of the clouds. The panel was adhered to a mat in Basic Black then adhered to the inside of the card.

I stamped the image of the pigs onto the envelope flap and colored them in using the light shade of a Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend. More ink blending and stamped grass were added to the bottom of the envelope front.

I tied a very small double bow using Linen Thread and added the bow to the bottom of the sentiment label. Several Matte Black Dots were added towards the bottom of the card front to complete the card.

I mentioned that there are a lot of fun dies included in the On the Farm Dies set…take a look!

To download, save and print a pdf tutorial for this card, click on the image below.

April Paper Pumpkin Kit – All the Little Things

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any occasion!

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE box organizer! This organizer fits perfectly inside your Paper Pumpkin box and is great for keeping your supplies from past kits organized (such as Stampin’ Spots and stamp sets, so you know right where everything is!

The kit includes:

  • 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set with celebratory sentiments.
  • 1 Shaded Spruce Stampin’ Spot.
  • Precut cherry blossom paper pieces with iridescent foil.
  • Unique embellishments and twine.
  • Adhesives to complete the projects.
  • Final card size: 5-1/2” x 4-1/4” (14 x 10.8 cm). 
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Black, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green, Petal Pink, Poppy Parade, Shaded Spruce.
  • FREE box organizer

In order to receive the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit you must subscribe no later than April 10.

You can view the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin Kit flyer by clicking here.

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 – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

The latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up is here! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Hope & Prayer Card

Sometimes we need to send hope and prayers to friends or family. This quick and easy card uses the Hope & Prayer Stamp Set and the Decorative Borders Stamp Set and only two ink and cardstock colors.

I started by using the diamond border stamp from the Decorative Borders Stamp Set and stamped the border around the four edges of a Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment “You are in my prayers” in Night of Navy ink onto the lower third of the panel. The Dove from the Hope & Prayer Stamp Set was stamped in Balmy Blue ink above the sentiment. The panel was adhered to a mat in Night of Navy, then this unit was adhered to a card base in Basic White Thick cardstock.

On the inside panel, I stamped an additional sentiment from the Hope & Prayer Stamp Set in Night of Navy ink. The cross from the same stamp set was stamped over the sentiment using Balmy Blue ink. The panel was adhered to another mat in Night of Navy then the unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

The envelope front was stamped with the Dove in Balmy Blue ink from the Hope & Prayer Stamp Set and I stamped the small flower scroll on the envelope flap – also in Balmy Blue ink.

To download, save and print a copy of the pdf tutorial for this card, click on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

Ten Years of Growth – March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin’ Up! artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of the anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! Take a look!

The kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
  • Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

In order to receive the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Ten Years of Growth – you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10!

You can click here to view the Flyer for the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit.

If you’re not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a try. Subscribe and each month, around the 20th of the month, you’ll receive your project box delivered directly to your home. Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription. The subscriptions are for month-to-month, 3-months, 6-months or 12-months and you can start, pause or stop your subscription at any time. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.

Click image to subscribe!

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!

The deadline to sign up for my April 12 Craft & Chat is April 10. 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Cottage Rose Whitewash Best Wishes Card – A CASE from the Annual Catalog!

I wasn’t sure what I was going to make for today’s card so I took a little stroll through the May 2022-April 2023 Annual Catalog and found this pretty card using the Cottage Rose Stamp Set and Cottage Flowers Dies! I used some of the pretty Vellum Basics 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper for the vellum strip and instead of a single die cut flower – I went with the double flower. So pretty and the whitewash technique is easy!

Using Tuxedo Black Memento ink I stamped the large rose and leaf image onto a Smoky Slate panel four times, making sure to turn the stamp each time. I used the light shade of an Old Olive Stampin’ Blend to color in all of the leaves and the light shade of a Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend to color in the tiny flowers. Next came the fun part! I used a Blender Pen to color in white pigment ink onto all areas of each flower petal where there were no stamped lines. Once the white ink dried, I reapplied some of the ink on the tips of the flowers as this ink dries much lighter.

I added a 1-1/4″ strip of the Vellum Basics 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper to the center of the card. Before adhering this strip down I determined the placement of my sentiment label first and only applied glue to the vellum where the sentiment label would hide the adhesive. Glue shows through vellum! I added very small pin drops of glue on the right and left side of the vellum to secure the edges. The panel was then adhered to the card front.

From white cardstock, I die cut the double, open flower image using the Cottage Flowers Dies. After trimming the stems of the flowers, I adhered them to the center of the card, then adhered the sentiment label using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The bottom edge of the sentiment label was positioned slightly below the bottom edge of the vellum strip.

On the inside panel the large rose and leaf image was partially stamped onto the lower left using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. I then adhered the panel to a Smoky Slate mat and this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

The same large rose and leaf image was stamped onto the envelope front and the smaller rose image from the Cottage Rose Stamp Set was used to stamp onto the envelope flap.

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

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

Ten Years of Growth – March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin’ Up! artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of the anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! Take a look!

The kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
  • Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

In order to receive the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Ten Years of Growth – you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10!

You can click here to view the Flyer for the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit.

If you’re not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a try. Subscribe and each month, around the 20th of the month, you’ll receive your project box delivered directly to your home. Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription. The subscriptions are for month-to-month, 3-months, 6-months or 12-months and you can start, pause or stop your subscription at any time. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.

Click image to subscribe!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Pansy Patch Thank You Card

Nothing says Spring like Pansies (well, except maybe for daffodils)! I will be pulling out some Annual Catalog bundles over the next few weeks to remind you of all of the great card making options available to you! Today’s card features the Pansy Patch Bundle and one of the awesome new embossing folders from the Basics 3D Embossing Folders set!

I started off by using one of the Basics 3D Embossing Folders – the one with the star pattern – to emboss a 5-1/4″ x 4″ white panel. This panel was then adhered to a card base in Orchid Oasis.

I used the two-step stamps from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set to stamp several pansies in Orchid Oasis ink. The flower centers (there are two) were stamped in Daffodil Delight and then Night of Navy. Pansies have such happy little faces!

Using the Pansy Dies I die cut several leaves using Granny Apple Green and Garden Green cardstock and I cut one stem from Granny Apple Green cardstock. The flowers, stem and leaves were arranged on the card front then adhered down. The two larger pansies were popped up using Stampin’ Dimensionals for some added dimension.

I stamped a sentiment from the Pansy Patch Stamp Set in Orchid Oasis ink onto a sentiment label and I added an Orchid Oasis mat behind the sentiment label. The sentiment label was adhered to the lower right corner of the card front.

A pansy and leaves were stamped onto the inside panel and the envelope front. The sentiment “thank you” was stamped in Orchid Oasis ink on the inside panel and then the panel was adhered to the inside of the card.

To finish off the card I added a double bow in Orchid Oasis Metallic Woven Ribbon to the flower stem on the card front and several dots were added to the card front as well. When I created this card I used the Adhesive-Backed Milky Dots not realizing that these embellishments are no longer available. I do my best to try and keep up with availability but sometimes miss…sorry about that! Feel free to add an embellishment of your choice to the card!

To download, save and print the pdf tutorial for this card, click on the image below.

New Kit Added to the Kits Collection – Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

The kit includes:

  • 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) and 9 coordinating envelopes.
  • One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
  • One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
  • 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
  • Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
  • Gold, pearlized embellishments.
  • The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
  • Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete!

This Kit includes some great sentiments. Have a peek!

If you are not familiar with the Kits Collection – give them a try. Kits are a great option for beginner card makers, experienced card makers and those who have busy schedules! Click here to shop the Kits Collection now.

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

Ten Years of Growth – March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin’ Up! artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of the anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! Take a look!

The kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
  • Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

In order to receive the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Ten Years of Growth – you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10!

You can click here to view the Flyer for the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit.

If you’re not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a try. Subscribe and each month, around the 20th of the month, you’ll receive your project box delivered directly to your home. Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription. The subscriptions are for month-to-month, 3-months, 6-months or 12-months and you can start, pause or stop your subscription at any time. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.

Click image to subscribe!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.

Stampin’ Up! Honey Bee Home Good Luck Card

I pulled out a stamp set I haven’t used in a while – the Honey Bee Home Stamp Set and combined the images from this stamp set with die cuts from the Something Fancy Dies and the Dainty Delight Deies. I love combining stamp sets and dies to see what works well together when I’m creating cards!

Starting off with a card base in So Saffron I adhered a Fresh Freesia dotted paper from the 2021-2023 In Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper pack to the card front. Using the hexagon die from the Something Fancy Dies set, I cut out five hexagons in Basic White cardstock. I stamped the flower images from the Honey Bee Home Stamp Set on two of the hexagons using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and on the third hexagon I stamped the bee image from the same stamp set – also in black Memento ink. I used Stampin’ Blends to color in the images and stuck with the So Saffron and Fresh Freesia theme.

I used the Dainty Delight Dies to cut out three daisies from So Saffron cardstock and three flower centers from Fresh Freesia cardstock. The flower centers were adhered to the centers of the daisies, and I adhered one daisy each to two of the hexagons. I used the small rectangular label die from the Something Fancy Dies set to cut out a label in Basic White cardstock. I turned the sentiment label to a portrait orientation and stamped the “Best of Luck” sentiment towards the bottom of the label using Tuxedo Black Memento ink. The third daisey was adhered to the top right of the sentiment label.

The five hexagons and the sentiment label were dry fit onto the card front and once I was satisfied with placement, I adhered all of these pieces to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

The tall flower image from the Honey Bee Home Stamp Set was stamped on the Inside Panel using Tuxedo Black Memento ink and I colored the flowers with So Saffron Stampin’ Blends and the leaves with Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends. The panel was then adhered to a mat in Fresh Freesia then this unit was adhered to the inside of the card.

I stamped the same tall flower image partially onto the envelope front and colored in the image using Stampin’ Blends. A coordinating piece of designer series paper was adhered to the envelope flap and I trimmed the excess paper away from the flap to finish off the envelope. Lastly, I adhered multiple Fresh Freesia Opaque Adhesive-backed Gems to the card front.

I love the Spring feel of this card. Anyone else ready for spring? I know it’s not feeling like spring quite yet in the Northeast…soon, though!

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

Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusives are Here!

Stampin’ Up! is offering Online Exclusive products for you to shop! There are some fun new products so be sure to check them out! As the name suggests, these are products that you can only order online – you won’t find them in any catalog!

Click here to view all of the new items available in my online store. You’ll find a suite of products, several bundles, punches, kits and more!

There is no end date for the sales period! Some products will be reordered when inventory is low, and others will only be available while supplies last. This way we can offer even more new products throughout the year. New products mean new inspiration and new ways to express your creativity!

Deadline to Sign Up for my March Monthly Craft & Chat is Today

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!

The deadline to sign up for my March 8 Craft & Chat is today. Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com by today 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:

  • April 12, 7 pm ET
  • May 10, 7 pm ET
  • Jun 14, 7 pm ET
  • 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

Here is how it works:

  • Just prior to the Craft & Chat, I’ll email you a Zoom call link (most likely the day before)
  • Join the Craft & Chat via Zoom video call from the comfort of your own home
  • Craft & Chats are FREE -there is no fee associated with Craft & Chats
  • The Craft & Chat session will last around 1 hour
  • Bring your current projects that you’re working on and plan to have fun and meet new friends!

Ten Years of Growth – March Paper Pumpkin Kit!

It’s Paper Pumpkin’s 10-year anniversary and we want to celebrate how much we’ve grown! This month’s kit is all about happy greetings, organic and botanical designs digitally painted by Stampin’ Up! artists, along with all-occasion sentiments to celebrate the happy moments in life and recognize the people around you who help you grow! 

And as part of the anniversary celebration, the March Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a FREE GIFT featuring a plant and pot builder to make all your projects plant-astic! Take a look!

The kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to recognize the people in your life who help you grow with greetings and beautiful botanical images.
  • 1 Polished Pink Classic Stampin’ Spot
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with digitally-painted designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • 1 FREE additional stamp set, which includes a plant and pot builder to make plant-astic projects!
  • Completed card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8  cm)
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Shaded Spruce, Garden Green, Coastal Cabana, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Polished Pink, Crumb Cake

In order to receive the March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Ten Years of Growth – you must subscribe to Paper Pumpkin no later than March 10!

You can click here to view the Flyer for the Ten Years of Growth Paper Pumpkin Kit.

If you’re not familiar with Paper Pumpkin, why not give it a try. Subscribe and each month, around the 20th of the month, you’ll receive your project box delivered directly to your home. Everything you need for your project is included in your monthly art box. All you have to do is open it up and get started. You’ll be able to make cards, treat bags, gift boxes and so much more with your monthly art box subscription. The subscriptions are for month-to-month, 3-months, 6-months or 12-months and you can start, pause or stop your subscription at any time. Click on the image below if you’d like to sign up for a subscription to Paper Pumpkin.

Click image to subscribe!

Connect With Inky Bee Stampers!

There are a number of ways to connect with me at Inky Bee Stampers:

  • Follow my blog. Go to the right panel of my site to follow my blog.
  • Subscribe to my monthly newsletter. Go to the right panel of my site to sign up for my newsletter.
  • Shop in my Online Store
  • Participate in Inky Bee Stamper’s Rewards Programs
  • Participate in my monthly Craft & Chats – look for notices in my daily blog posts – held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7 pm Eastern.
  • Follow Inky Bee Stamper’s Facebook business page. Be sure to turn on notifications so you’ll know when I’m doing a Facebook Live – every Wednesday at 1 pm Eastern.
  • Subscribe to Inky Bee Stamper’s You Tube channel. Once I reach 1,000 subscribers, I can begin doing You Tube Live videos, which means I’ll be producing two videos per week instead of one. Please consider subscribing to my You Tube channel!
  • Follow me on Instagram
  • Follow me on Pinterest
  • Join my team! Become a hobby demonstrator or join to start a business. There is never any pressure to maintain your demonstrator status if you decide it’s not for you.

Email me at inkybeestampers@gmail.com and let me know how I can assist you! Thank you for your support!

March 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 March Host Code – QYAWQE9K. Note: If you spend $150 or more, do not use the supplied host code as you will be eligible to receive Stampin’ Rewards (you’ll still receive the free gift, though).

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 are included below along with links for each item that will take you to my online store.
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