Flowerbug's Inkspot

Wow! Look what we made!

I held a team meeting Saturday and this is one of the projects we made:

We all love making these samplers and this one was a real favorite.  Our US flag colors are so striking and this is a good example of it isn't it? 

Here are the measurements:  The base of each square is 2 1/4" - that's the very bottom layer.  The large White l mat is 8" and the red mat is just over 8 1/4".  The  White frame and Navy card stock is 12 X 12". 

Here are some close-ups:

I adore what each of my team made!  From top left to bottom right:

• Karen - She used Work of Art stamp set, the new Itty Bitty Accents punch pack and Little Letters thinlits
• Candy - For Your Country & Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks for the background
• LeeAnn - Bitty Banners Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack & white gel pen
• Annette - Petite Pairs set, Hearts Collection & Apothecary Accents Framelits
• Becky - Label Bracket & 1 3/4" circle punches, retired arrows punch, Bird Builder punch for the streamers
• Jean - Starburst Sayings set & Framelits, Itty Bitty Accents punch pack

And the bottom three:

• Marguerite - Banners Framelits & Itty Bitty Accents punch pack
• Lisa - Circle Card Framelits & Silver glimmer paper
• Brandy - Itty bitty Punch Pack & Red 1/8" taffeta ribbon

I just love it and will be so proud to display this in my home! 

We plan to make more for the fall season - Halloween, Fall and Christmas of course.  Stay tuned! 

Special Opportunities! Don't miss out!

Would you like to get a fun packaged kit in the mail each month?  It's such a fun surprise!  No thinking or planning to have an hour of fun & creativity.  Click on this link and choose me as your Demonstrator!  Watch this quick video on the kit we received in June.  So fun and timely for the upcoming 4th of July!  

 

We’re now offering prepaid subscriptions for Paper Pumpkin, our monthly subscription kit program. Each month a fully designed project kit arrives in a delightful box filled with stamps, ink, and paper–everything cut and ready to go.

Just order the subscription length of your choice and you’ll receive a redemption code where you can use it to redeem your subscription on mypaperpumpkin.com. Go here to order. 

Item	Paper Pumpkin Prepaid Subscription	Price (Shipping Included)
137858	1 month	$19.95 US/$24.95 CAN
137859	3 months	$59.85 US/$74.85 CAN
137860	6 months	$113.70 US/$143.70 CAN--save $1 per month
137861	12 months	$215.40 US/$275.40 CAN—save $2 per month

Another thing I love about being a Paper Pumpkin subscriber is that I can order extra kits anytime I want from the selection they offer. So if I love one of the monthly kits and want to make more I can!  And now I can order it via a workshop or a demonstrator order!  Easy!

For just a few more days you can join Stampin’ Up! for just $50 US! This amazing opportunity will only last until June 30, 2014, so take what you already love doing—stamping and crafting—and make a little money while you're at it! When you join Stampin’ Up! during this limited-time offer, you’ll receive: 

• $55 worth of products of your choice
  
• A 30 percent discount on your first $150 order placed within 45 days of joining
• A 20 percent discount on all your orders
• Free Paper Pumpkin Kit
• Free entrance to our annual Convention* (must be registered by the 27^th of June)
• You can also choose the $99 starter kit where you get $125 in merchandise of your choice.
• You can choose to order some of our new Blendabilities in your starter kit too!  These are only available to Demonstrators for now.  

Create friendships that will last forever and enjoy the benefits of fun, friends, and creativity and become a member of the Flowerbugs!  Go here to read all about this opportunity. 

 

Punch Art Medallion #2

I shared this one with you a few month's ago and wanted to make one more!

Here I used Coastal Cabana designer paper along with Real Red, White and Black.  It really pops with color doesn't it?  Click on the link above to see how to make this fun flower medallion. 

Weekly Deals - Framelits galore!

New weekly deals, and some popular items too.  Go here to see them and order.

Summer Silhouettes in New Colors

Here are the other cards we made at a recent workshop:

I had trouble getting a good photo but I used Smoky Slate, Hello Honey & Blackberry Bliss on Whisper White.  So soft and pretty!

The stamp sets are Summer Silhouette's and Four You.  I love both of these sets and use these greetings in the Four You set all the time. 

June's Technique Class

Here are the cards we're making this month at Technique Class.  There is a nice variety this month. 

The first cardis a technique I am calling the Hit & Miss Backgrounds.

I used the World Map background stamp here, getting a soft, misty appearance using this easy technique.  I also used Traveler and Hardwood background stamps.

And this is the Gel Window technique card.  It's so fun to play with these, pushing the bubbles and gel around.  I used the Sea Street stamp set here.

And lastly we're using the Blendabilities and Color Lifter markers.  Isn't this card just lovely?  I saw one like it on Pinterest and had to create my own.  Like I've said before; I now LOVE to color thanks to my Blendabilities markers!  This set is the Hostess Bloom with Hope set.  Just gorgeous! 

If you are local please come to my Class on June 24th at either 3 pm or 6 pm.  It's just $10.  RSVP by the 22nd to get a spot. 

If you aren't local or cannot attend class, you can purchase my Technique Class Tutorial for just $4.00.  It includes the following:  Step by Step directions, measurements, photos and supply lists.  

See it here on my Shop.  Just scroll down a bit to find this class.

And there is now a new bundle of 12 technique classes of my last 2 years of Techniques.  It includes each class I've offered from March 2012 through April 2014. You get two months free when you purchase the bundle.  Cost is $40 for 36 techniques. 

Go here to see them all but scroll down a bit to find either this month or the new bundle. 

New Catalog Goodness Blog Hop

Welcome to the Freaks June Blog Hop!  This time we get to share a bunch of yummy new catalog projects!!  Oh, it's so fun to just play with all these new goodies! 

If you just arrived here you may have missed what Melissa has to share with you.  Click her name above to see it or just keep following the links at the end of each post and you'll make a full circle back here; seeing every amazing project!

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First up I HAVE to share these incredible cards my friend/assistant made!  (She won't let me share her name).  Can you believe it?!  I'd be wearing them I'd be so proud!

These are swaps she made for Convention this year.  Aren't they amazing?!  That gorgeous scallop die-cut piece is the new Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper cut with the beautiful Striped Scallop thinlit die.  And the pretty flower is our new Fun Flower punch.

The stamp sets are Beautiful Bunch & Four You.  These are three of our newest In Colors - Blackberry Bliss, Tangelo Twist and Lost Lagoon.  Here's a close-up of some of the detail:

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Next I have a few baby projects to share.  For some reason I have been in a 'pink' mood lately.  I'm thinking it could have something to do with my sweet 7 month old granddaughter! 

I wanted to play with our new Decorative Masks - in this case the Hearts & Stars set.  They're just $2.95 and 8 X 8" in size.  I used on of our spritzers filled with rubbing alcohol and Melon Mambo ink refill drops.  You can also uses sponges.  It's so easy and FAST!  A fun way to make my own backgrounds. 

This card also uses a few other new products - the Celebrate Baby stamp set, Stars Framelits and the Large Polka Dot embossing folder.  I like the how the Melon Mambo works with our Pistachio Pudding here. 

The little treat bag is made with our new Party Pennants Bigz L die.  I cut a piece of Pink Pirouette card stock measuring 9" long and 3" wide and folded it in half.  I placed it on the die so the fold would be inside the cutting line.  Now I have a long piece with a pretty top edge.  I scored it 3/4" from each side of that first score line so it would sit flat. 

I spritzed this piece with the same spritzer mixture & the Stars Decorative mask used on the card.  Then I added a pretty bag of candy and punched holes in the top to add ribbons and a tag.

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I hope you liked these projects using items from our newest, most awesome catalog!

And now you're off to see what Julie has to share with you.  I love her stuff! 

USA Flag ala Work of Art

I saw a card like this on Pinterest and had to recreate it:

I used Pacific Point, Night of Navy & Real Red ink.  Then added a few Silver Glimmer stars punched using the new Itty Bitty Accents punch pack. 

Tip; the bottom three Real Red stripes are the full sized stamp.  The upper two need to be shorter and this is done by placing a post it note where you want the ink to stop.  Then just stamp and remove the post-it.  Easy! 

The Work of Art stamp set is a real gem; don't you think?  If you want to get the stamp set and class to go kit let me know by the 24th! 

 

Annual Stampin' Rummage Sale Saturday!

This weekend is the Annual Stampin' and Scrappin' rummage sale at my house.  Many of my customers gather they're extra crafting items and mark them for sale.  Luckily I have a great crew that helps me run this huge sale.  It's also a ton of fun seeing everyone getting their items at amazing prices!

Here are a few pictures of last year's sale:

I know this is a big tease to those of you who do not live in or near Minot, ND but there are also quite a few local gals who may be able to make it to the sale.  If you live in driving distance come!  And tell your friends also; it's incredible! 

Saturday June 21st from 9-3 pm at 429 Cedon Drive, Minot, ND

**Also, I do get requests but I am unable to sell or find certain items for anyone during or after the sale.  I'm sorry!