Boardwalk Fun Birthday Card for Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Happy Thursday! Time for our weekly blog Hop! This week we have a color challenge! We are to use Basic Black, Basic White, and another color of our choice!

I was originally planning to do a Christmas card with gold as my 3rd color. However, we woke up to frost on the ground this morning so I needed to channel some warmth instead! I am sure that those of you up north with snow are thinking frost is no biggie, but cold weather and I are NOT friends! So I cheered myself up by reaching for the new Boardwalk Fun bundle and using Bubble Bath for my 3rd color. The palm trees and the happy pink color put me in a upbeat mood! Here’s the card I made:

This new Boardwalk Fun bundle is part of the Beach Boardwalk Suite Collection that will be available in January. In addition to the bundle, I also used the new Sparkle Dots Essentials that will also be available in January. The black and white polka dot patterned paper is from the Modern Christmas Designer Series Paper.

To make this card, I cut Basic Black cardstock for the cardbase. It was cut at 4-1/4 x 11″ and scored at 5-1/2″. The next panel is the Modern Christmas DSP, cut at 4-1/8 x 5-3/8″. Next I cut Bubble Bath cardstock at 3-3/8 x 4-5/8″ I stamped this Bubble Bath panel with the 3 palm tree images from the Boardwalk Fun stamp set in Bubble Bath ink as well. For the one that appears very tall, I actually stamped the tallest palm tree up higher then I just inked only the trunk portion to continue it to the bottom of the panel. I did that for a few of the other palm trees as well, so I could position the heights of the trees exactly where I wanted them. Then I cut out Basic Black palm trees with the 2 palm tree dies. For the tallest one on the left, I cut the trunk off another one and glued it together to extend the height of the tree. I disguised the connection by placing a palm tree leaf from the next tree on top of the connection. I glued this Bubble Path panel onto a Basic Black panel cut at 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 and adhered the matted panel with dimensionals. I used the ticket die to make the black ticket. I stamped the sentiment “Happy Birthday” from Boardwalk Fun stamp set in Bubble Bath ink onto Basic White scrap. I cut that with my trimmer for it to fit inside the ticket. I adhered the sentiment on with dimensionals as well. The final step was to use 3 of the new Sparkle Dot Essentials for some bling.

For the inside of the card, I stamped the palm trees across the bottom of a panel of Basic White in Bubble Bath ink.

Then of course, I had to decorate the envelope too! I added the Modern Christmas polka dot pattern to the envelope flap and stamped a Bubble Bath palm tree on the front.

Is it just me, but does this card give you the 1950s vibes with the pink and polka dots? I’m now imagining a 1950s lady wearing her fashionable pink polka dotted dress. She’s outside on a sunny California day walking on a sidewalk of a palm- lined street…… (sure beats the gloomy, frosty day outside right now)

I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I did! If you have any questions about the card or any of your stamping needs, please reach out to me at nicole@thesigningstamper.com, Id love to help you! 🤟

Now it’s time to see what the rest of the Krew has created for this color challenge! Click the “Next” image to see what Amy K has made and use the list below to make sure you stop at each hop!

Amy Koenders

Mary Deatherage

Karen Ksenzakovic

Tara Carpenter

Terry Lynn Bright

Nicole Bloxom <<You are HERE🤟>>

Product List

December Stampin’ Up Specials

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Product of the Month

The first Product of the Month is available to order now when you place an order of $75+ and it will be available while supplies last!!  The Product of the Month for December is the True Blue Florals Designer Series Paper!

Here are the details:

• 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
• 12″ x 12″
• Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
• Colors: Balmy Blue, Night of Navy

Get yours now with your order of $75+ now!  You can find the product of the month in the online store HERE.

Every month Stampin’ Up! will release a new item that is only available for purchase once per account. These items will be limited quantity and are likely to sell out quickly—once they’re sold out, they’re gone for good!

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Two New Kits for December!

Banner Botanicals Kit

Product detail:

Put your love front and center with the Banner Botanicals Kit. Each card design features a unique botanical motif, complete with a heartfelt sentiment displayed across a banner. This all-inclusive kit creates nine thoughtful cards to brighten someone’s day.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
– Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Darling Duckling, Garden Green, gold, Secret Sea
– Also available in French

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Banner Botanicals Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Step-by-step instructions
– 9 printed card bases
– 9 printed envelopes
– Precut paper pieces
– Adhesive

For more information or to order, click HERE.

As You Grow Kit

Product detail:

Create an adorable album to capture baby’s first year with the As You Grow Kit. This all-inclusive kit has everything you need to document sweet memories each month. With plenty of letter and number stickers and pockets for holding extra treasures, personalizing the album is a breeze! From baby’s first moments to first birthday, keep track of every unforgettable milestone with this kit!

DETAILS
– Makes 1 album
– Album size: 5-3/4″ x 9-1/4″ x 7/8″ (14.6 x 23.5 x 2.2 cm)
– Colors: Basic Beige, Cajun Craze, Cloud Cover, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, Secret Sea, Soft Sea Foam, Timid Tiger
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Hard paper-wrapped album cover with elastics
– 2 fold-out pages
– 2 pages with pockets
– 3 precut printed journal pieces
– 12 sticker sheets: 3 sheets of sentiments (1 per language), 9 sheets of images, numbers, letters, and more
– Project suggestions (Feel free to get creative—follow the project suggestions or assemble any way you like)
– Adhesive

For more information or to order, click HERE

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Virtual Card Retreat Coming Next Month! Ordering Available Now!

Order your Virtual Card Retreat HERE

Introducing the Virtual Card Retreat, a crafting extravaganza for people who love card making and community! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 beautiful cards using the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit. Craft with customers and fellow demonstrators who love card making, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. We’ll even have some fun giveaways!

Who: Crafters who love to make cards!

• We encourage you to invite customers and friends who love to craft to join this event. Most of the cards we’ll make are for advanced crafters, so keep that in mind as you invite people to join.

When: January 22–23, 2026, from 2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. (MT)

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit, you’ll get access to the exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price of 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit: $165 USD | $225 CAD

Language of Event: This event will be presented in English only.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the exclusive Facebook group. Videos with English, French, German, and Dutch captioning will be available through the Facebook group within two weeks after the live stream.

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If you have any questions about any of these updates, just reach out to me at nicole@thesigningstamper.com I would love to help you!🤟