Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine for Amy’s Inkin’ Krew Team Blog Hop

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 Mary’s blog, welcome to my blog and thank you for stopping by. The theme this month is “Celebrate Summer”. We can interpret this however we want. If you’d like to see a quick video on how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here’s my card for today.

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I used the Stampin’ Up! bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set along with the Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper, Stampin’ Up! Sweet Blooms Photopolymer Stamp Set and Bee Builder Punch for my card today.

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Fold the Petunia Pop card base on the 3″ & 7″ score lines as mountain folds and on the 6″ score line a valley fold. Adhere a panel of Cute as Can Bee DSP to the center section of the card base with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the pop-up panel to the card base by adhering the longer part in the front adhering it to the bottom front panel with Tear & Tape. Adhere the shorter side to the back of the card base with Teat & Tape. Adhere a panel of Cute as Can Bee DSP to an Old Olive mat with Stampin’ Seal. Adhere the layered panel to the bottom of the card front, over the pop-up panel, with Liquid Glue.

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On a panel of Basic White, add Pool Party Ink with a Blending Brush. Stamp the sentiment from Sweet Blooms stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the top of the panel. Stamp the beehive image from Bee My Valentine stamp set in Pool Party Ink on either side of the sentiment. Stamp the dotted line image from Bee My Valentine stamp set in tuxedo Black Ink on the panel. Adhere the Basic White pane to the pop-up Petunia Pop panel with Stampin’ Seal. On a panel of Basic White, stamp the bee stripes image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink 2 times. Stamp the bee body image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight Ink over the striped images. Cut the bees out using the Bee Builder Punch. Stamp the face on the bee in Tuxedo Black Ink. On another panel of Basic White, stamp the outlined wing image 2 times and cut them out with the Bee Builder Punch. Adhere the wings to the back of the bee with a Glue Dot. Stamp the antennae image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink on the inked panel of Basic White. Adhere the bee images to the Basic White panel, one with Liquid Glue and the other with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a few of the Shades of Green Hexagons to the stamped beehive images.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from Sweet Blooms stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the dotted line image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Tuxedo Black Ink around the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to an Old Olive mat then to the inside of the Petunia Pop card base.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the large sentiment from Sweet Blooms stamp set in tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the small sentiments from Sweet Blooms stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Stamp the bee image from Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight, Tuxedo Black and Pool Party Inks the same as for the card front. Adhere the Basic White panel to an Old Olive mat then to the back of the Petunia Pop card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to complete your card. Stamp the bee stripes image in Tuxedo Black Ink on the envelope front. Stamp the bee body in Daffodil Delight Ink on top of the striped image. Stamp the dotted line, face and antennae images from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in tuxedo Black Ink. Stamp the wings and beehive images from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Pool Party Ink. Adhere a panel of Cute As Can Bee DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today.  Now that you’ve seen my card, let’s get on with the hop!  Click on the Next Blog button to move on to Ann Louise’s project or click the Previous Blog button to go back to see the project that Mary created. Happy Hopping.

Just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today.

  1. Tara Carpenter
  2. Christie King
  3. Karen Finkle
  4. Mary Deatherage
  5. Karen Ksenzakovic You Are Here
  6. Ann Louise Fodgaard
  7. 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. 

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Full of Charm

Subscribe May 11 – June 10

Send your loved ones elevated cards with heartfelt sentiments!
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Envelopes and card bases with decorative gold foil
• Precut paper pieces and unique sentiment labels
• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst, Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Mossy Meadow,
Pretty Peacock (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Timid Tiger
Coordinates with the Floral Charm Suite Collection (item 166141)

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

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Hugs Abloom Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Hugs Abloom Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a flower, leaf sprig, sentiment label, or Hugs sentiment to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Inked Occasions Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Mountain Majesties Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Full of Charm Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 4 dies
– Largest die: 2-1/2″ x 1-1/4″ (6.4 x 3.2 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit www.stampinup.com/paperpumpkin.

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

#166238 $12

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Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Basic White Cardstock 2 7.8″ x 3 1/8″(card front panel), 1 1/2″ x 3 1/2″(bees), 2″ x 3″(wings), 2 – 2 3/4″ x 5 1/4″(inner liner & back panel)
  • Old Olive Cardstock 1″ x 5 3/8″(bottom panel mat), 2 – 2 7/8″ x 5 3/8″(inner liner & back panel mats)
  • Petunia Pop Cardstock 5 1/2″ x 8″(card base scored & folded at 3″, 6″ & 7″), 3″ x 6″(pop up panel scored & folded t 4 1/4″)
  • Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper 7/8″ x 5 3/8″(bottom panel), 3″ x 5 3/8″ (card front panel), 2 1/4″ x 6″(envelope flap)

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Stampin’ Up! Year of Flowers

Good Saturday morning stamping friends and welcome to the weekend. I hope you have some fun plans in the works. I’ll be at work all day today and I’m anticipating it being very busy. Last I heard there’s a snowstorm heading our way and it’s supposed to start today at 3pm and go through the night. Now, the weatherman has been wrong before, so we’ll see what happens.

Today’s card played with a new set from the Online Exclusives that’s coming on March 4th, along with some Online Exclusive DSP and an older set from the annual catalog.  If you’d like to see a quick video of how I made this card, Click Here to go to my Instagram Reels. Here is my card for today.

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I used the new Stampin’ Up! Online Exclusive Year of The Flowers Cling Stamp Set (available March 4th) and Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper along with the Stampin’ Up! Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set for my card today.

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This is the template I used for the card front. You can use scrap paper of cardstock if you want to save it to make it again.

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Adhere a panel of Cute As Can Bee DSP to a Pool Party mat using Stampin’ Seal. Cut another panel of Cute As Can Bee DSP using the template from above.

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Adhere the 2 cut panels of Cute As Can Bee DSP to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Tie a small bow using the Petunia Pop 3/8″ Bordered Ribbon and adhere it to where the DSP panels split using a Glue Dot. Adhere the layered card front to a Petunia Pop card base using Liquid Glue.

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On a small panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Year of Flowers stamp set in Petunia Pop Ink. Adhere the sentiment to the open spot on the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a 2024-2026 In-Color Shimmer Gem to the card front.

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On a panel of Basic White, stamp the sentiment from the Year of Flowers stamp set in Petunia Pop Ink. Adhere a panel of Cute As Can Bee DSP to the bottom of the panel.
Stamp the stem images from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Old Olive Ink on the bottom of the panel. Stamp the flower images from the Bee my Valentine stamp set on the stems in Bubble Bath and Petunia Pop Inks, stamping off once on scrap paper. Stamp the bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set in Daffodil Delight, Pool Party and Tuxedo Black Inks on the top of the panel. Adhere the Basic White panel to a Pool Party mat then to the inside of the Petunia Pop card base.

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Decorate a Basic White Medium Envelope to finish the card. Stamp the bee image from the Bee My Valentine stamp set on the envelope front in Daffodil Delight, Pool Party and Tuxedo Black Inks. Stamp the stem images in Old Olive Ink and the flower images from Bee My Valentine stamp set in Bubble Bath and Petunia Pop Ink. Adhere a panel of Cute As A Bee DSP to the envelope flap.

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Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I hope you like my card and will give it a try. Happy Stamping!!

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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:   ZZDPZRSF

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 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog, January – April 2025 Mini Catalog or from the Online Exclusives!  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.

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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New Sale-a-bration Available

Ready for more? There are EVEN MORE PRODUCTS available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. We don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, Click HERE for the Sale-A-Bration Additional Products Flyer.

Remember, you must use the item numbers in the flyer in order to redeem these products as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog, which won’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.

We’ve included two kits as part of our Sale-A-Bration newly added products. Once the kits sell out, they will be discontinued. If they do not sell out during Sale-A-Bration, they may be discounted at a later date.

Note: The newly added products that are now redeemable during Sale-A-Bration are part of Stampin’ Up!’s existing product offering.

Sale-a-bration 2025 runs through Friday, February 28!  There are some awesome new products that you can earn for FREE with orders of $60+ and orders of $120+ placed during Sale-a-bration as well as a great host bonus and a joining special!

SHOP

  • Spend $60 or more and pick from 12 new products (5 stamp sets,3 designer series paper packs, 1 embossing folder, 1 kit, 1 pack of embellishments and 1 spool of ribbon!) that are available as free items!
  • Spend $120 or more and pick from 2 new items (1 stamp bundle and 1 stamp set) that are available as free items!

HOST

  • Get an additional $30 in FREE Stampin’ Rewards with any party or individual order of $300 or greater during Sale-a-bration!  You can spend your Stampin’ Rewards on any items currently available from Stampin’ Up! including (but not limited to) the host exclusive stamp sets!

JOIN

Sale-A-Bration is an excellent time you to join Stampin’ Up!  In addition to the already great value of the Starter Kit, if you sign up as a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator during Sale-a-bration, you can choose from two incredible options:

Option 1: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-a-bration as a new demonstrator and get $125 worth of products PLUS a choice of 2 Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2: Join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration and get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of your choice for just $99. That’s a $155 value!

Two joining options so you can pick the one that you like the best!! 

There is never an obligation to sell. You can join just to enjoy the discount for yourself along with all the other Demonstrator benefits. Once you join, you’ll get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! merchandise purchases and you get to order early from the upcoming catalogs!  You will also be able to attend the OnStage Events and any other events Stampin’ Up! has and you get to be a part of our Stampin’ Up! team!  

Unsure about this and want to talk? Contact me at creativestampingdesigns@gmail.com and we can talk. You can also find additional information Here at Join My Team. Being a part of the Stampin’ Up! Community is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I have made many friends along the way while doing what I love, Paper Crafting. This Joining offer is only good during Sale-a-bration which starts January 7 and ends on February 28. Why not give it a try? I’d love to have you on my team.

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2 New Kits Available

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!

Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Do you love the convenience of crafting with an all-inclusive kit but wish it offered a little more wiggle room for creativity? Then the Heirloom Arrangements Kit is perfect for you! With detailed vintage designs, eight card options, and loosely choreographed instructions, you can let your creativity shine and still have everything you need for your projects right at your fingertips.

– Makes 8 cards: 1 each of 8 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 x 14.9 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Heirloom Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Basic instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Precut elements
– Specialty vellum
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

#165007 $23

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So Much To Celebrate Kit – Temporarily Unavailable, Will Be Back In Stock Soon

Whether it’s for a graduation, a wedding, or welcoming a new baby, nothing says congratulations quite like a handmade card. With the all-inclusive So Much to Celebrate Kit featuring gold foil details, precut flowers, and puffy stickers, you can make beautiful cards to celebrate any occasion.

Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– 2 folded card sizes
– 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 x 14.9 cm): 6 cards
– 6″ x 3″ (15.2 x 7.6 cm): 3 cards
– Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
– Colors: Balmy Blue, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed envelopes
– Puffy stickers
– Gold foil
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

#165011 $14

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I’m offering a little ordering special for Valentine’s Day!  I call it my “Stuck on You Valentine” ordering special!

For all orders of $50 or greater (before shipping and taxes) that have my Current Host Code ZZDPZRSF applied or for individual orders of $150 or greater placed through me between now and Friday, February 14, you’ll get your choice of a free adhesive! You MUST remember to add my Host Code to your orders.

This can be anything that Stampin’ Up! sells that could be used as an adhesive!  And for the adhesives that are $5 or under, two packs will equal one choice (see the items with the (2) on the list below) so if you select those, you’ll get double!!

The adhesive will be in addition to the normal thank you gift that I order for you!!  Plus, since your order will be over $50, you’ll earn Sale-A-Bration item(s) too.  A big double YAY for more free goodies!!

***Please note, if your order is over $150, do not apply a host code.  If you apply a host code to your order, it will take away your host benefits and we don’t want that!  But don’t worry, you’ll still be eligible for the free gift and free adhesive offer!

Here is a list of the adhesives that you can pick from:

  • Adhesive Sheets
  • Multipurpose Liquid Glue
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Tear & Tape Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Seal
  • Stampin’ Seal Refill
  • Stampin’ Seal +
  • Stampin’ Seal + Refill
  • Fine-Tip Glue Pen
  • Silicone Craft Sheet (even though it’s not an adhesive…it is an awesome tool for adhesives!)
  • Foam Adhesive Strips
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals (2)
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (2)
  • Black Stampin’ Dimensionals Combo Pack
  • Foam Adhesive Sheets

I’ll be placing the order for the adhesives on February 16th, so please be sure to send your selections right away when you order…otherwise I’ll pick one for you and send it out with your thank you gift!

*With Stampin’ Up!’s backorder policy where numbers are turned off for ordering if they go on backorder, if the adhesive that you pick is turned off for ordering when I place the order on the 16th, I’ll order Stampin’ Dimensionals for you instead.

Visit my Online Store Here and start shopping now!!

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Hello Spring

Subscribe January 11 – February 10

Plant the seeds of happiness with these lovely garden-inspired cards.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
• Precut pieces with bronze foil
• Unique spring-themed envelopes
• Coordinating colors: Basic Beige, Bubble Bath, Lemon Lime Twist, Lost Lagoon, Old
Olive, Petunia Pop (Classic Stampin’ Spot)

Subscribe to the February Paper Pumpkin Kit between 11 January and 10 February by clicking here!

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Don’t miss the coordinating
Spring is in The Air Dies Add-On!

Make the most of your Paper Pumpkin kits with the Spring Is in the Air Dies add-on! Quickly and cleanly cut out a heart frame, flowering chive, honeycomb, or tiny bumblebee to elevate your crafting projects. These additional dies are designed to work with THREE Paper Pumpkin Kits: the Hearts for You Paper Pumpkin Kit, the Spring Is in the Air Paper Pumpkin Kit, and the Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin Kit. Pair these dies with other Stampin’ Up! products for even more creative options!

DETAILS
– 5 dies
– Largest die: 3″ x 3″ (7.6 x 7.6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

You must be a current Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase this item. To become a subscriber, visit paperpumpkin.com.

#166237 $12

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 1″ X 1 1/2″(sentiment), 4″ X 5 1/4″(inner liner)
  • Petunia Pop Cardstock 4 1/4″ X 11″:(card base scored & folded at 5 1/2″)
  • Pool Party Cardstock 2 – 4 1/8″ X 5 3/8″(card front & inner liner mats)
  • Cute As Can Bee Designer Series Paper 2 – 4″ X 5 1/4″(card front panels), 3/4″ X 4″(inner liner), 2 1/4″ X 6″(envelope flap)

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