Good Thursday morning my stamping friends and 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 Color Challenge and they are my FAVORITE colors, the Subtles. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card using this week’s colors.
I used the Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Simply Zinnia Bundle and Zinnia 3D Embossing Folder along with the Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Stampin’ Up! Wild Fern Cling Stamp Set for my card today.
These are our colors for this week.
I started by adhering a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to a Balmy Blue card base using Liquid Glue. I embossed a panel of Basic White using the Zinnia 3D EF and adhered it to a Balmy Blue mat using Liquid Glue. I adhered the layered panel to the center of the card front using Liquid Glue.
On a panel of Basic White, I stamped the large zinnia flower image from the Stampin’ Up! Simply Zinnia Cling Stamp Set in Smoky Slate Ink. I used Smoky Slate Ink to keep with the pastel look of the card. I cut the image out using the Simply Zinnia Dies. I colored the image using the Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, Lemon Lolly, Petal Pink and Pool Party Stampin’ Blends Markers. I adhered the flower image to the card front using Stamin’ Dimensionals.
I stamped the sentiment from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a strip of Basic White. I cut the ends of the sentiment on an angle using Paper Snips. I tied a bow using the Lemon Lolly Baker’s Twine from the Baker’s Twine Three Color Pack and adhered it to the flower stem using a Glue Dot. I adhered the sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added a few Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots to the card front.
On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Wild Fern stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the large zinnia flower image from the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink, stamping off twice on scrap paper, over the sentiment. I adhered a strip of Lighter Than Air DSP to the bottom of the panel. I adhered the Basic White panel to a Balmy Blue mat then to the inside of the Balmy Blue card base.
To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the large zinnia flower form the Simply Zinnia stamp set in Smoky Slate Ink on the envelope front. I colored the image the same as I did for the card. I adhered a panel of Lighter Than Air DSP to the envelope flap.
Thank you for stopping by my blog today. 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!
Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
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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:
- 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….
- 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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Stampin’ Up! has two new kits available to order beginning today!!
Kits by Stampin’ Up! are perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects. All-inclusive project kits have everything you need in one box! Give as a gift or try them yourself. Kits are while supplies last. Order today!
Your Day To Shine Kit
Say hello, happy birthday, or recognize someone with the Your Day to Shine Kit. Everyone will appreciate one of these pretty floral cards and matching envelopes. If you’re new to card making, you’ll love how this kit makes crafting super simple, because all of the pieces are printed, die cut, and ready to use—no stamping or cutting needed! If you’re an experienced crafter, you’ll love the artistic beauty of these card designs. Includes sentiments in English, Dutch, French, and German.
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card sizes: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm), 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
* 9 preprinted envelopes
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Adhesive-backed iridescent rhinestones
* Die-cut vellum pieces
* Printed labels and die cut images
* Printed sentiments in four languages: English, Dutch, French, German
Product colors: Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Fresh Freesia, Misty Moonlight, Mossy Meadow
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Frog & Friends Game Kit
DIY a classic cup-and-ball game! With the Frog & Friends Kit, you can craft six cup-and-ball games in three designs: a fun frog, a flashy fish, and a silly shark. The kit includes everything you need to complete the toys, even googly eyes! It’s a great kit for crafting with kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews, play groups—kids and kids at heart!
Kit includes:
* Predesigned projects
* Step-by-step instructions
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 6 cup-and-ball games: 2 each of 3 designs
* Finished size: 4-1/4″ x 7-1/4″ x 1-1/2″ (10.8 x 18.4 x 3.8 cm)
* Enough adhesive to complete projects
* Acrylic shapes
* Stickers
* Twine
Product colors: Azure Afternoon, Balmy Blue, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, iridescent, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade
You can find all the Kits Here at my Online Store.
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Stampin’ Up! has some new Online Exclusive items that are available to order now!! You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.
The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs! A new set of Online Exclusives are now available for ordering.
Go check out my Online Store for the NEW Online Exclusive products available. Get those orders placed early so you don’t miss out on the pretty new suites and new bundles.
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Memorable Meadows
Subscribe February 11 – March 10
Share nature’s beauty with lovely all-occasion cards!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Precut vellum pieces & wood embellishments
• Coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection (item 162745)
• Coordinating colors: Granny Apple Green, Garden Green (Classic Stampin’ Spot),
Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Fresh Freesia
Don’t miss the coordinating Love of Spring Dies add-on!
The dies will coordinate with the January, February and March Paper Pumpkin Kit.
The Love of Spring Dies Add-On—available only while supplies last!
Item # 164396 $12.00
This exclusive add-on coordinates with the three upcoming kits! Paper Pumpkin subscribers can purchase it beginning 11 December. The add-on is available only while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early!
Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February 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 2 3/4″ X 4 1/2″ (flowers), 2″ X 4″ (center card front panel), 1/2″ X 3 3/4″ (sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″ (inner liner)
- Balmy Blue Cardstock 5 1/2″ X 8 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″), 2 1/4″ x 4″ (center card front panel mat), 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″() inner liner mat)
- Lighter Than Air 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 4″ X 5 1/4″ (card front), 1/2″ X 4″ (inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)
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Stunnning card! I love the soft colors on the zinnias! TFS
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Thank you so much Tara
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Beautiful zinnias!! Makes me excited to get my butterfly/bee garden going!! 🙂
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Thank you Mary 🙂 Wish I could start planting but too soon here in NJ
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Just beautiful Karen! Love those colors for your zinnias, great layout too! 🙂
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Thank you so much Amy 🙂
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Love how you used the colors!
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Thank you Karen
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Beautiful card Karen! ❤️
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Thank you so much Akiko
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Love the pastel zinnias…so pretty, Karen! :)
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Thank you Carol 🙂
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Very pretty Karen! Love the Zinnias!!!
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Thank you Terry Lynn
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