Good Tuesday morning my stamping friends welcome to Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop. It’s the 2nd Tuesday of the month so that means Blog Hop Day!! If you are starting with me, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. If you’ve hopped over from Karen’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Celebrate Spring”. We can interpret this however we want. Here’s my card for today.

I used the Stampin’ Up! Daffodil Daydream Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Flowering Tulips Photopolymer Stamp Set, Country Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper, Basics 3D Embossing Folder, Stylish Shapes Dies and Daffodil Dies for my card today.

I started by adhering 2 strips of Country Gingham DSP to either side of a Basic White Thick card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I stamped the splatter image from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Petal Pink Ink on a panel of Basic White cardstock. I embossed the panel using the Basics 3D Embossing Folder. I adhered the embossed panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

Using the Daffodil Dies, I cut the stems from a panel of Soft Succulent cardstock, the flower centers from a panel of Petal Pink cardstock, the flower petals from a panel of Basic Whtie cardstock, the butterfly from a panel of Fresh Freesia cardstock and the butterfly body from a scrap of Basic Black cardstock. I adhered all the flower pieces together using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered the flower stems to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. Adhered the flowers to the stems using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a panel of Basic White cardstock, I stamped the sentiment from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Soft Succulent Ink and the butterfly in Tuxedo Black Ink. I cut the sentiment out using the Stylish Shapes Dies and the butterfly using the Daffodil Dies. I colored the butterfly using my Fresh Freesia Stampin’ Blends Marker. I adhered a piece of Petal Pink 3/8″ Soft Polyester Ribbon to the stems using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the sentiment over the ribbon using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I adhered the butterflies to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Champagne Rhinestone Basic Jewels to the card front.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Flowering Tulips stamp set in Soft Succulent Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the small daffodil and butterfly images from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the panel. I colored the images using my Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the splatter image from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Petal Pink Ink around the flower and sentiment, stamping off once on scrap paper. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Petal Pink mat then to the inside of the Basic White Thick Card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the small daffodil and butterfly images from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. I colored the images using my Fresh Freesia, Petal Pink and Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Markers. I stamped the splatter image from the Daffodil Daydream stamp set in Petal Pink Ink around the flower image. I adhered a panel of Country Gingham DSP to the envelope flap.

Thank you for visiting by my blog today, I hope you liked my card and will give it a try. Now that you’ve seen my card, be sure to hop around to see everyone’s beautiful projects. Hit Previous to hop back to Tara’s blog or hit Next to head over to Karen’s blog. You can also click on each of the names and hop around that way. I hope you enjoy seeing everyone’s projects. Happy Hopping!!

1. Carol Buckalew:
2. Karen Finkle:
3. Karen Ksenzakovic: You’re Here
4. Tara Carpenter:
5. Akiko Sudano:
6. Mary Deatherage:
7. Terry Lynn Bright:
8. Amy Koenders:

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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:    7KF3QB4G

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 2022-2023 Annual Catalog or the January-April 2023 Mini 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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Online Exclusives Now Available

Now available Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Products. Click Here for a printable PDF flyer with the items that will be available. There is so much more than what is on the flyer though. You’ll want to go to my Online Store to see it all.

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The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit Now Available

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! 

This 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. 

Item #161804 $23.00 USD

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All The Little Things

Subscribe March 11 – April 10

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, so you know right where everything is! 

This 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

Subscribe to the April Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 March 2023 and 10 April 2023 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 3/4″ X 6″ (flowers & butterfly), 3″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 1 1/4″ X 4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
• Basic White Thick Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″ (card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
• Basic Black Cardstock scrap for butterfly body
• Fresh Freesia 1 1/4″ X 1″ (butterfly)
• Petal Pink Cardstock 1 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (flowers), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″ (inner lliner mat)
• Soft Succulent Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 6″ (flower stems)
• Country Gingham 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 2 – 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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