Flowerbug's Inkspot

It's the final and last day!

We wait for it all year and now it's almost over.  We are lucky we get to enjoy Sale-a-Bration for 3 months.  I remember a few years ago they held it for just 6 weeks.  Now that was short!!!  

We've enjoyed a full 3 months of this awesome promotion.  And they've given us the best selection we've ever had!  See all of the FREE items you can choose from here.  

My top favorites are:

The Color Me Happy cards kit was added a few weeks ago.  It's a 16 cards kit that includes everything you need!  It's meant to coordinate with the Color Me Happy stamp set that was introduced with the Blends markers.  But you could use any stamp set you want!  And it's a $25 value!  

The Myths & Magic Glimmer 6 X 6" paper - 8 sheets of each for a $15 value.  

The Springtime Foils Specialty Designer Series Paper - I've used the heck out of this paper.  It's just amazing and so friendly to use in techniques like sponging or direct to paper.  

The Heartfelt Blooms stamp set - this set is one of those new 'Distinktive' stamps that ink at different opacities that give the image more depth.  It's incredible and super easy to use.  One ink color is all you need for a gorgeous look. 

And last but certainly not least is the set of Celebrate You thinlit dies.  The greetings are so versatile and I've used them so much!  They're free with a $100 order.  

Click here to see all of the free items on this LAST day of the promotion.  

 

The retired list comes out in just a few weeks.  The one thing we know for sure is the 2016-18 In Colors.   They've been very popular!  I think the top favorite is Dapper Denim.  It's just the best Denim blue we've had yet.  

See all of the retiring In Colors here. 

Remember that once that list goes out these items are only available while supplies last.  So if you do not own the ink refills for these ink pads, or the ink pads to coordinate with your card stock be sure to order them ASAP.  And why not get them during Sale-a-Bration when you get something free with your order?  It's smart shopping! 

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Sale-a-Bration Countdown; Party Pandas

We're down to two days left of Sale-a-Bration.  It's almost over!   Have YOU gotten all that you want??  If not; you know the next step! 

When I asked my gals at class if they all had the Party Panda's stamp set; they all said yes!  Honestly it's just adorable and not just for kids either!  

Here are a few projects made with this cute stamp set:

Heidi made this adorable card.  I missed taking a photo of the front but the inside is so cool!  She cut her White card stock at 5" X 8" and folded it in half. Then she used a scissors to cut slits at the fold line about 3/4" apart.  The center cuts are cut deeper.  So easy and fun!

Here I cut a piece of Tempting Turquoise cards stock at 4" X 5 1/4" and then punched 3 circles in it.  I textured it with the Woodland embossing folder and added dimensionals to the back side.  

Then I stamped the pandas on small pieces of White card stock to add underneath the circles.  It requires some piecing but it's not too difficult.  I drew the balloon strings using a Black marker and added 3/4" circle punches from our Picture Perfect Birthday DSP and Myths & Magic Glimmer paper (which is also a free choice right now!).

this might be my favorite; just for the simplicity and fun color combination.  Stamp the panda in Black ink on White card stock and add a few punched 3/4" circle balloons from Glimmer Paper.  The Lemon Lime Twist DSP is also a free choice - the Bubbles & Fizz designer paper.  It's full of bright fun designs. 

Click here to see these free Sale-a-Bration items.  Or click on the links below. 

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Bonus!!!  

Get the full written tutorial for these cute Tutti Frutti cards from me just for

placing any online order by March 31st! 

Hostess code Q4CVEHN4 

Sale-a-Bration Countdown; Lots of Lavender - 3 days left!

There's just 3 days left of the best promotion of the year!

I never knew how much I'd like this set until I played with it.  Of course you know I love flowers.  And I do love 2-step stamping too!  So of course I'd love it!  

Here are a few cards I made with the set. 

This one was for last month's Flowerbug's Team swap using a sketch.  I chose pastel colors of Powder Pink, Pear Pizzazz, Wisteria Wonder and Soft Sky.  I used the baby wipe technique for the solid flower image, stamping it over the Black detailed floral bouquet.  I did add the solid leaves in Pear Pizzazz. 

I added the 3/4" strips of card stock to the White layer and ran it all through my Big Shot using the Layered Leaves embossing folder. 

I posted this card with a 'how to ' video a few weeks ago.  You can see that here.   I paired it with the Amazing You and Celebrate You Thinlits.  You can see it all here in my online store.  Or click on any of the links below.

I love the look of hanging 'wisteria'.  This stamp set has quite a few possibilities.  I wish I had more time to play with it!! 

If you still have items on your wish list consider ordering now as you'll get a FREE item with each $50 - $100 order.  

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Anyone who places an online order with me by March 31st will receive the full

written tutorial for these cute Tutti Frutti cards absolutely FREE!

Hostess code Q4CVEHN4

Sale-a-Bration Countdown - Amazing You; just 4 days left!

Sale-a-Bration ends in just 5 short days!  Have you received everything you want from the SAB offerings??  There are sooo many options now; everything is still available too. 

I've loved using the Amazing You stamp set; especially with the Celebrate You Thinlit dies.  Take a look at these two pretty cards: 

This first one I made using Rich Razzleberry, Old Olive and Whisper White.  That striped designer paper is from the Sweet Soiree specialty paper in the Occasions catalog.  I also added a little strip of Vellum card stock under the 'YOU' die-cut.  I don't use vellum enough! 

My friend Judith C made this pretty card with Smoky Slate, Bermuda Bay, Black and White.  I love the stamped background and the offset layer of Bermuda Bay.  

See all of the Sale-a-Bration choices below; but don't hesitate to order!  It's over Saturday, March 31st! 

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****Anyone who orders from me this last week of  Sale-a-Bration

will get the full written tutorial for these cards FREE!

Hostess code Q4CVEHN4

Sale-a-Bration Countdown; Tutti Frutti Cards & Envelopes

There's just 5 days left of Sale-a-Bration; our best promotion of the year!

Did you notice these in our Sale-a-Bration catalog?  There's a whole 16 cards & envelopes pack that's FREE with a $50 order!  

Honestly the photo does not do them justice.  This huge packet is amazing!  You get four cards of each color with coordinating printed envelopes too.  Such a great value!  

Look what I made with it.  

O added a 2" X 5 1/2" strip of the Tutti Frutti designer paper and a few banners and circle punches.  These cards were soooo easy and they're just plain adorable!  

You wouldn't need to but I used four different stamp sets - Picture Perfect Birthday, Petal Palette, Beautiful Bouquet & Waterfront.  

I added accents of Lemon Lime Twist, Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Black, Peekaboo Peach & Island Indigo.  All of these colors are in the Tutti Frutti designer paper which is super cute!  

At our Spring Retreat this weekend everyone made cards almost exactly like those you see above.  They're made with the same colors of card stock that comes in this FREE kit but do not have the pattern printed on them nor did I have the fun printed envelopes.  But they're still super cute! 

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****Anyone who places an online order from me this last week of  Sale-a-Bration

will get the full written tutorial FREE! 

Hostess code Q4CVEHN4

 

Rosette Candy Box

I made these for our Spring Retreat on Saturday. Everyone had one at their table to mark their spot.  

I cut two 2" X 8 1/2" strips of card stock and scored them every 1/2".  I folded them accordion style and adhered the short ends together to form a circle.  Then I used a hot glue gun to adhere them to a 2" circle punch for the back.  

For the front I stamped their initial on a 2 1/4" White circle punch and sponged the edges with Lime ink. They are also adhered with hot glue. 

To form the box I cut a 6" X 6" piece of our Springtime Foils designer paper.  I added ink to each piece by tapping the ink pad directly onto the paper.  Then I used a tissue to smooth the ink out.  Works so beautifully on this amazing paper!  It has a slightly glossy sheen to it; super smooth!  Then score it at 1 1/2" from each edge and cut tabs to form into a box.  

I rolled my skewer right into my Pear Pizzazz ink and let it dry.  Next I used a hot glue gun to adhere a short bamboo skewer to the bottom of the box.  Then more hot glue to add the rosette to the skewer.   

The Leaf Punch is perfect to add Lemon Lime Twist leaves to the 'stem'.  A little bit of our Sweet Soiree Ready Shreddie in the base with some chocolate and it's done.  

They also received a 'swag' bag full of goodies and make & takes. 

Our retreat was from 9-9 pm Saturday and everyone that came said they had a wonderful time.  I'll be posting more photos of our projects and some of their projects too!  

Color Combination challenge

At my last Flowerbug's Team Meeting we held a card swap featuring the color combination of Dapper Denim, Rich Razzleberry and Smoky Slate.  

Here are a few of our pretty cards: 

Jane made this beauty for us using the Amazing You Sale-a-Bration stamp set.  The greeting framelits are also a Sale-a-Bration choice; called Celebrate You.  See those here.  The ribbon is originally White but she sponged it with Rich Razzleberry ink.  

Jacki brought this unique card; I just love the fun layout!  We stamped the images from Garden in Bloom on the Whisper White panel.  Cut it at 1 3/4" in half vertically.  Then cut 1 1/2" from the top and bottom to get the smaller squares.  The White layers are also popped up on dimensionals for added interest.  So cool. 

Kathy brought this card for us using the Amazing You stamp set.  We used just one ink; Dapper Denim.  Super easy and pretty too.  I especially like the stamped background on the main folded card.  

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I will sure miss Dapper Denim when it retires next month.  Be sure to get all of the retiring 2016-18 In Colors while you can.  Once they hit the retired list they can sell out within hours. 

See all of the retiring In Colors here.

 

See the products we used below:  

Party Panda in Bamboo Video!

It's easy to make 'faux bamboo' with our Color Theory designer paper!  Add our Party Panda stamp set for a super fun birthday card.

 

I first stamped the panda on the top directly onto the White card stock.  Then I textured it with the Woodland embossing folder. Our Color Theory designer paper is perfect for bamboo!  I cut thin strips of it and adhered it lightly to the card front.  Then I fussy cut two of the pandas out but that doesn't take long and like I tell my gals, the more you do it the better you get at it!  I think the die-cut leaves  (from Bouquet Bunch Framelits) really make it look like bamboo!  

Here's my video to show you how to put this card together.  

You can see the products I used below. 

 

Waterfront Framed Art

Waterfront is one of my top favorite stamp sets right now.  It's so very easy to create 'art worthy' creations.  

I framed this project in a  5 X 7" painted frame.  My husband and I are water lovers!  We especially enjoy being 'in' the water; especially warm ocean water. So this really fits us and reminds us of many of our wonderful vacations. 

I stamped on Watercolor paper with these colors of ink:  Island Indigo (stamped off), Old Olive, Soft Suede, and Crushed Curry.  I added a bit of Blushing Bride and Pool Party with an aqua-painter in the horizon and sky.  I also used a little bit of Crushed Curry under the sun and at the horizon.  It was fun to 'play' at water coloring!  

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I love to give thank you gifts to my online customers!  This month I have an assortment of pre-cut card kits ready to mail to anyone who placed an online order of $35 or more when using this hostess code; P9DD7Z6A

You'll also receive the free written tutorial for the cards you receive.  There are a total of 9 cards in my assortment of card kits this month.  So if you receive 5 kits you'll get ideas for 4 more to make on your own!  My written tutorials are a wonderful value in themselves!  

These card kits do not include stamped images but do include the punched and die-cut pieces and ribbons. I think you'll enjoy making the cards with the stamps you own. 

Here's a peak at some of the cards for this month's kits.  Order here. 

You can see the products I used below.