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! Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set along with the Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Branches Photopolymer Stamp Set, Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper and Nested Essentials Dies for my card today.

This is our sketch for this week.

I started by adhering 2 strips of Inked Botanicals DSP to a Calypso Coral card base using Multipurpose Liquid Glue. I adhered another panel of Inked Botanicals DSP to a Lost Lagoon mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered panel to the card front using Multipurpose Liquid Glue.

I cut a panel of Basic White using the largest die from the Nested Essentials Dies. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the Basic Whtie panel multiple times. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf images. I adhered the stamped panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

On a strip of Basic White, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink. I adhered the sentiment to a Lost Lagoon mat using Stampin’ Seal. I adhered the layered sentiment to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added 3 Ombre Matte Decorative Dots to the sentiment. I added a couple Brushed Brass Butterflies to the card front. I tied a small bow with the Lost Lagoon 1/4″ Bordered Ribbon and adhered it to the artwork using a Glue Dot.

On the inside, I stamped the sentiment from the Seasonal Branches stamp set in Lost Lagoon Ink on a panel of Basic White. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink on the bottom of the panel, stamping off once on scrap paper. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf image. I adhered the Basic Whtie panel to a Lost lagoon mat then to the inside of the Calypso Coral card base.

To complete my card, I decorated a Basic White Medium Envelope. I stamped the leaf image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Pool Party Ink, stamping off once on scrap paper, on the envelope front. I stamped the larger flower image from the Inked & Tiled stamp set in Petal Pink Ink over the leaf image. I adhered a panel of Inked Botanicals DSP to the envelope flap.

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

Terry Lynn Bright

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:   GVEBWYZ6

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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Stampin’ Up! Joining Promotion Starts Today June 1 – 30

June is a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! since you’ll get even more FREE products in your 100% customizable Starter Kit!  Between June 1-30, those who sign up can get $125 $155 worth of products for only $99 (plus applicable taxes) + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

STARTER KIT+ PROMOTION DETAILS:

• When you purchase you Starter Kit, you will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just  $99.
• New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) before June 1 or after June 30 will not  be eligible for this offer.
• This offer begins June 1, 2023 and ends at 11:50 PM MT on June 30, 2023.

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SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS STARTS TODAY!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Click HERE for a printable PDF flyer.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE

• All order types qualify for this promotion.
• There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
• Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.
• Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
• Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
• Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

ORDER DEADLINES

• 30 June 2023; 11:59 PM (MT)

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Boho Beach Kit now Available

Are you new to stamping and don’t know where to start? Stampin’ Up! has some amazing kits available some with and some without stamping. These are a great way to get your feet wet with card making. Visit my Online store HERE to see what you can choose from. Don’t forget when you are checking out to make sure you are shopping with me and use my Current Host Code GVEBWYZ6.

It’s time to sit back, relax, and take family and friends to the beach from the comfort of your home with our latest kit: Boho Beach Kit! It comes with everything you need to make beach-inspired cards, evoking vacation and relaxation in minutes! Send a friendly note to the people you love and don’t miss the acrylic-poured paint art style used in this kit for a dazzling marbled color effect.

This month’s kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• Boho Beach photopolymer stamp set
• One Pecan Pie Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Crumb Cake, Lost Lagoon, Pecan Pie, Pool Party, Wild Wheat

162418 $22.00 USD

Available starting 7 June. Also available in French (item 162420).

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Welcome Inn

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

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

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

The Welcome Inn Paper Pumpkin Kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (item number 161474) from the 2023–2024 Annual Catalog! You can use the stamps and paper from both the suite and kit to create cards that are stylish and refined. You can create these elegant hospitality cards using the suite’s Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Designer Series Paper and the kit’s beautiful floral cards. There are endless creative possibilities of this kit and suite coordination!

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you’ll need to create 9 elegant and sophisticated cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A coordinating photopolymer stamp set with floral designs and friendly, hospitality-themed sentiments.
• A Night of Navy Stampin’ Spot and beautiful embellishments
• Lovely floral details and precut vases

Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Boho Blue, Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Old Olive

Don’t forget! This kit perfectly coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite Collection (Item number: 161474).

Subscribe to the May Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 May 2023 and 10 June 2023 by clicking here!

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

ADD-ON

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase starting 11 May, while supplies last).

Item number: 163192

$6.00 USD / $8.25 CAD

This add-on includes:

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

Note: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine sold separately.

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Card stock cuts for this project:

• Basic White Cardstock 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″ (die cut & inner liner), 1/2″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment)
• Calypso Coral Cardstock 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card base scored & folded at 4 1/4″)
• Lost Lagoon Cardstock 2 3/8″ X 5 1/2″(card front mat), 5/8″ X 2 1/4″ (sentiment mat), 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ (inner liner mat)
• Inked Botanicals 6 X 6 Designer Series Paper 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ & 1 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panels), 2 1/4″ X 5 1/2″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ X 6″ (envelope flap)

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