Welcome to Thursday, y’all, and welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. I’m so glad you stopped by today.
Today we are working with a sketch
Today I’m using a brand new bundle, the Hearts & Hugs Bundle which you will be able to order when the 2024 – 2025 Annual Catalog goes live on May 1, 2024.
I like the sentiments in the Hearts & Hugs Stamp Set. As you might guess, they’re mostly about hugs. When I read them I immediately thought about my daughter who lives so far away. Some days she just needs mom’s hug so I see a lot of cards using these sentiments going her way.
I’m glad to finally have the 2024 – 2026 In Color cardstock in my stash. I started my stash with the 2024 -2026 In Color Assortment pack (item 163803) to get a feel for them. When you want a sampling of any In Color cardstock, this is a good choice.
I used Petunia Pop as my primary color based on my choice of Unbounded Beauty designer series paper design.
I stamped the trio of hearts to decorate my center space with the Hearts & Hugs stamp set trio of hearts in Petunia Pop ink.
My walrus couple is stamped with Basic Gray ink on Smoky Slate cardstock. One of the walruses is wearing a Pretty In Pink flower cut with the Hearts & Hugs Dies. One great thing about the Hearts & Hugs dies is that there are multiple flowers and hearts to help you cut several at a time. Yay!
I cut the sentiment panel from Petunia Pop, used the Happy Labels Pick A Punch to create a decorative edge on the sentiment. I used a piece of Petunia Pop 3/8″ ribbon, cut in half down the center and set it to peek out just at the top of the sentiment panel. I finished the card front with three Petunia Pop 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems and on Pretty in Pink gem in the center of the flower.
Inside the card, I used a strip of the same Unbounded Beauty designer series paper design across the inside sentiment panel. I stamped a second sentiment under the Unbounded Beauty designer series paper using Petunia Pop Ink.
For the envelope, I use the new So Swirly Embossing Folder and Petunia Pop cardstock. I stamped another Hearts & Hugs stamp set sentiment in Petunia Pop ink and added the trio of hearts in Pretty In Pink ink.
Thank you for joining me for today’s blog hop. Amy Koenders is up next. Click the Next button or her name to go to her blog. If you missed stopping by a participant, click on her name in the list for her blog.
- Amy Koenders
- Mary Deatherage
- Jaimie Babarczy
- Karen Finkle
- Akiko Sudano
- Karen Ksenzakovic
- Tara Carpenter
- Terry Lynn Bright
- Carol Buckalew
- Nel Thames – This is me
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Truly the Last Chance for Retiring Products!
The current Annual Catalog and January-April Mini Catalog are ending soon and the Last Chance Lists, telling us which products are retiring and will no longer be available after April 30th, are available. Some products are now discounted by up to 60%! Click here to shop the retiring products online.
The easiest way to see which items are still in stock at any time is to visit my online store.
While it's always sad to see the end of any catalog with lots of retiring products, you can be sure Stampin' Up! has lots of lovely NEW products ready for us in the 2024-25 Annual Catalog, launching in May!
Today’s Supplies:
Available May 1:
- Hearts & Hugs Bundle – 163667 – $49.50
- Unbounded Beauty 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper – 163372 – $12.50
- 2024 – 2026 In Color 8-1/2” x 11” Cardstock – 163803 – $11.50
- 2024 – 2026 In Color Shimmer Gems – 163781 – $8.50
- Petunia Pop 3/8” Bordered Ribbon – 163785 – $7.50
- Petunia Pop Classic Stampin Pad – 163811 – $9.00
- So Swirly Embossing Folder – 163791 – $10.50
- Pretty In Pink Classic Stampin Pad – 163807 – $9.00
Available now:
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So pretty and so sweet! I love your DSP in the corners – wonderful interpretation of the sketch! 😊
Just precious! Love it!
Thank you Carol.
Well – they’re just too stinkin’ cute!! I love it – and I love your take on the sketch!
Thank Mary. I’m quite fond of them. ❤️
This is so cute, Nel. The walruses look mighty playful!
Thanks Karen.
Such a cute card Nel! Love the fun colors and design! 🙂