Stampin’ Up! Sweet Bugs Hello Friend CAS Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

I used the Stampin’ Up! Sweet Bugs stamp set to create my project for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop.  We’ve got a color challenge this week and this is what I made for it.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Bugs Hello Friend CAS Card

Here are the colors that we’re all using this week:

I started by adhering a panel of patterned paper from the Cute As A Bug DSP to a panel of Old Olive card stock with Stampin’ Seal.  Then I wrapped a strand of Linen Thread around the panel twice and I tied a bow.  I adhered the layered panel to the front of a Cajun Craze card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Bugs Hello Friend CAS Card

I cut panels of Cute As A Bug DSP and Old Olive card stock with the Branching Out Dies (Online Exclusive item, retiring soon) and then adhered the die cuts together with Stampin’ Seal.  I adhered the layered panel to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  I stamped the sentiment from the Sweet Bugs stamp set in VersaMark ink on a panel of Cajun Craze card stock, sprinkled it with white embossing powder from the Basics Wow! Embossing Powder and then heat embossed it.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Bugs Hello Friend CAS Card

I cut the sentiment out with one of the Stylish Shapes Dies and then adhered it to the card front with Stampin’ Seal and Stampin’ Dimensionals.  I added two Cajun Craze dots from the Earthy Matte Dots (Online Exclusive item) to finish the card front.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Bugs Hello Friend CAS Card

I stamped the bug image from the Sweet Bugs stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on a panel of Basic White card stock and then colored it with Light and Dark Old Olive, Mossy Meadow and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends Markers to finish the inside of the card.

You can see a list of supplies used to create this project, including the card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this blog post.

You can see a list of supplies used to create this project, including the card stock cuts, at the very bottom of this blog post.

Alright, on with the hop!  Click the button below to hop over to see what Mary Deatherage has created today.

And just in case you get lost along the way, here is a list of the team members involved in the hop today:

  1. Amy Koenders – You Are Here
  2. Mary Deatherage
  3. Karen Ksenzakovic
  4. Tara Carpenter
  5. Terry Lynn Bright
  6. Nicole Bloxom

I’ve created a printable PDF with written instructions and a list of products used to create this project.  You can download, print and/or save it by clicking this image:

Free Tutorial Here!


If you need any stamping supplies, I’d be very happy to be your Demonstrator.  Just click on the Order Stampin’ Up! Online Now button on the right side of the screen to go directly to my online store or drop me an email if you have any questions.  Happy Stamping!

  • Visit my online store here.  Or scan the QR code below to go right to my online store via mobile device:

  • Shop the Last Chance Products here.
  • Earn FREE Stampin’ Up! Products – Join my Running Shoe Rewards Program – My online customer thank you program!
  • Interested in purchasing a Starter Kit so that you can save at least 20% on every order that you place?  Check out the details here.
  • In addition to my online store, also take PayPal payments for orders – Check my Rewards page for more information.
  • I offer gift certificates for Stampin’ Up! merchandise too!  Click on my Gift Certificates page for more information.
  • Follow me on:

   


Card stock cuts for this project:

  • Cajun Craze – 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ card base scored at 4-1/4″, Stylish Shapes die cut
  • Mossy Meadow – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel, Branching Out die cut
  • Basic White – 4″ x 5-1/4″ panel (inside card)
  • Sweet As A Bug Designer Series Paper – 3-7/8″ x 5-1/8″ panel, Branching Out die cut

Stampin’ Up! products used to create this project:

Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside Today Is Your Day Card With Video Tutorial

I used the Stampin’ Up! Relaxing Waterside stamp set bundle from the upcoming May-August 2026 Catalog to create my card to share with you today.  I also did a video tutorial showing you how to create this on my YouTube channel right here.

Stampin' Up! Relaxing Waterside Today Is Your Day Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Sweet Words & Labels Winnie The Pooh Old Friend Card

I used the cute new stamp set bundle from the upcoming May 2026 Online Exclusives called Sweet Words & Labels to create a quick card to share with you today.

Stampin' Up! Sweet Words & Labels Winnie The Pooh Old Friend Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Garden Gatherings Birthday Card

I used the Stampin’ Up! Garden Gatherings stamp set bundle from the upcoming May-August 2026 Catalog to create a birthday card to share with you today.  I also did a quick video showing you how to create this on my YouTube channel right here.

Stampin' Up! Garden Gatherings Birthday Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Projects by Inkin’ Krew Featured Stampers

I’m sharing a few projects created by some of my very talented Stampin’ Up! team members with you all today.  Not everything used on the projects is 100% current Stampin’ Up! items, but I hope that you will find inspiration in their beautiful work!

Continue reading

Birthday Cards In The Mail From Stamping Friends!

I’ve been having lots of fun picking up the mail over the last few weeks.  I’ve been receiving birthday cards in the mail from several of my stamping friends!  I’m sharing those that I’ve received so far with you today.

Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Rolling Waves Birthday Card

I used the Stampin’ Up! Rolling Waves stamp set bundle to create a beach themed birthday card to share with you today.  I also did a quick video showing you how to create this on my YouTube channel right here.

Stampin' Up! Rolling Waves Birthday Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Fern & Flora You Make The World A Better Place Card for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

I used the Stampin’ Up! Fern & Flora stamp set bundle from the upcoming May-August 2026 Catalog to create my project for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop.  We’ve got a sketch challenge this week and this is what I made for it.

Stampin' Up! Fern & Flora You Make The World A Better Place Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! Far Away Landscapes Birthday Card With Video Tutorial

I used the Stampin’ Up! Far Away Landscapes stamp set and the Banner Sayings stamp set bundle to create a quick birthday card to share with you today.  I also did a video tutorial showing you how to create this on my YouTube channel right here.

Stampin' Up! Far Away Landscapes Birthday Card Continue reading

Stampin’ Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit – Fluttering Garden

My March Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin’ Up! arrived while I was away last week and I couldn’t wait to put it together!  The kit is so pretty and it’s called Fluttering Garden.

Stampin' Up! March Paper Pumpkin Kit - Fluttering Garden Continue reading