Good Thursday morning my stamping friends welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you are starting with me, thank you, I hope you will stop by everyone’s blog to see what they have created this week. If you are hopping over from Akiko’s blog, thank you for stopping by. This week we have Sketch Challenge. Here is my card using this week’s sketch.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Queen Bee Cling Stamp Set along with the Basics 3D Embossing Folder and Elegant Borders Dies for my card today. All these items are from the Online Exclusive product list.

Here is our sketch for this week.

I started by cutting the right side of the card front base using the Elegant Borders Dies. I adhered a panel of Pool Party to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a panel of Basic white, I stamped the flower and bee images from the Queen Bee stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I colored the image using Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I embossed the panel using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Queen Bee stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Queen Bee stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. I stamped the small flower and bee images from the Queen Bee stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink around the sentiment. I colored the images using Berry Burst, Bubble Bath and Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered a panel of Pool Party to the inside of the Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the Basic White panel to the inside of the card base using Stampin’ Seal.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the flower and bee images from the Queen Bee stamp set on the envelope front and the large queen bee from the Queen Bee stamp set on the envelope flap. I colored the images using Berry Burst, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lolly and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers.

Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, take a minute to hop through and see everyone’s projects today. If you click on the Next Blog button, you’ll go to Tara’s page. Or you can just click on the names below to go directly to all their blogs! Happy Hopping!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Jaimie Babarczy

Karen Finkle

Akiko Sudano

Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here

Tara Carpenter

Carol Buckalew

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If you need any stamping supplies, I’d love to be your Demonstrator. Just click HERE to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions. 

MY CURRENT HOST CODE IS:   4G2N3MDT

Use this host code when placing an order with me. When you order $50 or greater you will receive a free gift from me! If your order is over $150, please do not use this code, but you’ll still get the free gift. The free gift is your choice of any 1 item valued up to $10.00 from the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog!  Unfortunately, packs of cardstock are no longer an option for a free gift. Shipping has become too expensive to ship and it’s costing me as much to ship as the cardstock costs. For any orders $50 or more I will also send you my monthly class tutorials.  Click HERE or go to my Customer Rewards for more details and to see what this month’s tutorials are.

Please remember to use my current Host Code and make sure that you can see my name on the final checkout page listed as your Demonstrator when you order so that you know that you’re ordering with me, and you’ll get my rewards! 

Happy Stamping, Karen

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In response to changing policies at Stampin’ Up – I’m adjusting my Ordering Gift policy as well.  I’m having to get a little more tough on the adding of Host codes when you place your order thru my Online Store.

Not to worry – you’re still going to get that $10 ordering gift for orders of $50 (before shipping & tax) or greater.  And the gift is still any 1 SU! product up to that $10 value – which includes some of our fun Host Sets!

But – if you DO NOT use the Host code for your orders of less than $150 (this is the RETAIL total before Shipping & Handling), then you’ll have two options:

1. You’ll need to call Stampin’ Up! (1-800-Stamp-Up) and ask them to add it for you. They’re very helpful and will get it done quickly!  OR….
2. If your order was over the $50 threshold but under $150, then…you’ll forfeit that $10 ordering gift and rewards – this is the Bummer Option – and I REALLY don’t want to do this, SO please remember to add my Current Host Code.

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Time To Redeem Bonus Days Coupons!!!

You can start redeeming your Bonus Days Coupons, August 1 – August 31st. Redeem 1 coupon code or all your codes on an order.

Ordering Deadlines

Redemption Period: August1– August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)

• There is no limit to the number of coupon codes participants can redeem on an order during the redemption period. If using multiple codes, they must be separated by a space.
• Coupons may be redeemed one time only.
• Coupon codes may be redeemed for any product (excluding Starter Kits, demonstrator supply items, and Paper Pumpkin month-to-month subscriptions).
• New prepaid Paper Pumpkin codes may be discounted using Bonus Days coupon codes.

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Festive Tags Kit Now Available

’Tis the season to start your holiday crafting! It’s so simple with this all-inclusive kit. Adhere the die cuts and embellishments, then tie the tag to a gift with a twine bow. You’ll have handmade tags in minutes!

The Festive Tags Kit includes:

• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Makes 15 tags: 3 each of 5 designs
• Size range: 1-1/2″ x 2″–2-1/2″ x 3″
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Die cut stickers and accents
• Peel-and-stick gold dots
• Baker’s twine
• A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″  printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
• Product colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Lost Lagoon, Pool Party, Real Red
• Item number:  162485
• Kit Price:  $13.00  $11.70 (on sale!!)

Check out everything comes in the kit!

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Kits Collection Up To 30% Off August 1 – 31

You can save up to 30% on amazing kits from the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! This is a limited time offer you won’t want to miss.

Kits Collection Sale Details:

• Sales Period: August 1-31
• Ordering Deadline:  August 31, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
• The sale only applies to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! (it does not include Paper Pumpkin kits).
• There is no limit to how many kits may be purchased.
• The kits will be up to 30% off, sale prices will be reflected in the online store.
• No discount code necessary—the discount will be applied automatically.

Head over to my online store during August and pick up some of those awesome kits at a great deal!

Click Here to head over to the Kits Collection in the online store to see all of the kits that are available now!  And get your orders placed early in August, the Kits Collection kits are available while supplies last!

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Thirteen states are having Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays this year and some Stampin’ Up! items qualify for the tax break in those states!

The states with upcoming tax holidays are:  Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia.  So, if you live in one of those states, take a second to download the spreadsheet Click Here and mark your calendar! Florida is still going on now. Missouri, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia start on Friday August 4th. Arkansas starts on Saturday August 5th.

Please note that you must place your order with Stampin’ Up! during the tax holiday period in your state in order to receive these items tax-free (which is midnight on the first day to midnight on the last day of the tax holiday).  Also, keep in mind that this is a state sales tax holiday; the state statute may not apply to county, city, and special jurisdiction taxes.

For those wondering about Georgia, Louisiana, Virginia, and Wisconsin, those states have suspended the sales tax holiday again this year.

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Meaningful Flowers

Subscribe Julu 11 – August 10

Discover messages of friendship and loyalty in the flowers from the August Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit includes 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, and 8 coordinating envelopes. The kit is special because of the way it uses the meaning of flowers. On each card, you’ll find a small inscription of what the flowers represent. As you craft with the included vellum and watercolor paper pieces, you’ll know you’re sending a message of encouragement and loyalty to your recipients. The Meaningful Flowers Paper Pumpkin Kit is full of florals that are meant to spread hope, encouragement, and remind you of your favorite memories. The kit focuses specifically on forget-me-nots and lotuses. Their meaning is enscripted on the back of each card. Subscribe by 10 August to send beautiful paper crafts with thoughtful messages to those you love. 

And don’t wait, because anyone who subscribes to this month’s kit will get a FREE stamp set! This Distinktive stamp set is perfect for a variety of occasions! 

This kit includes:

• 8 cards; 4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• 1 photopolymer stamp set
• 1 Pretty Peacock Ink Spot
• Linen thread
• Vellum and precut paper pieces
• FREE Distinktive stamp set
• Adhesives
• Final card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bubble Bath, Crushed Curry, Garden Green, Melon Mambo, Misty Moonlight, Orchid Oasis, Pretty Peacock, Tahitian Tide

Subscribe to the August Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 July and 10 August by clicking here!

Note: Supplies may be limited toward the end of the subscription period.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 3 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (card front), 1/2″ X 1 3/4″ (sentiment), 3″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Basic White Thick Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Pool Party Cardstock 3 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 1/2″ (inner liner mat)

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