Flowerbug's Inkspot

Paper Pumpkin is half off!!!

From now through August 10th you can get your first Paper Pumpkin kit at 50% off! 

That's right; new subscribers get their very first kit in the mail at half off or about $9.95.  What a fabulous deal!  

And every one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers gets an exclusive written tutorial for 'bonus cards' for each month's kit!  

(Mmmm, this promotional graphic above makes me wonder if the August kit is florals.....)

Details:

• Every kit includes an exclusive stamp set that you can use over and over!
• At least one Classic Stampin’ Spot arrives with every kit. The colors don’t repeat in a 12-month period, making it easy to build a collection of colorful ink spots.
• New subscribers receive a Paper Pumpkin clear block (size D) with their first kit to help them get started and use throughout their subscription.
• Paper Pumpkin is an incredible value! In addition to sending you an exclusive stamp set and ink spot(s), we include everything you need to make awesome projects like cards, home décor, gift packaging, and more. For example, our card kits (6+ per year) always include 8 cards—at least!
• It’s flexible! You can suspend (for a month) or cancel at anytime.
• Since all the prep work is done, the projects take a shorter time to complete, making it the perfect on-the-go craft. Heading out of town? Grab a kit to put together during your downtime. Each monthly project fits in one little box so you can take it anywhere!
• It's a surprise in your mailbox every month. (Who doesn’t love happy mail?)
• Every month, we share a video to quickly demonstrate how to assemble each kit.
• Create the monthly project by following the instructions included with the kit, or if you’re feeling the urge to get a little creative, head on over to our Pinterest page and get inspired by our subscribers’ brilliant monthly projects.
• Every subscriber has exclusive access to our selection of past kits. So, when a kit runs out, you can buy more—either as a full kit or a refill (without stamp set and ink).
• You’ll love the kits! That’s our promise to you. If you’re not satisfied, call us at 1-800-STAMP UP and we’ll take care of you.

Go here to subscribe!

Here is a photo of the last few months of bonus projects my subscribers have received.  The kits have been amazing! 

      

Off to Alaska! Online Ordering Special starts today!

My husband and I leave today for this year's Stampin' Up! incentive trip; an Alaskan Cruise!  We're super excited and extremely grateful to all of my loyal customers who've made this possible!  

Thank you!!!! 

I'm so glad many of you share my passion for Stampin' Up! and their awesome products.  While I'm away I'm featuring an online special that starts today and runs through July 29th. 

***Place an order over $40 using this hostess code by July 29th

and get free Glitter Enamel Dots: CRTNWGMC

One of my favorite new embellishments are these Glitter Enamel dots.  I've been using them a lot; likely since they're in some of my favorite colors and also seem to work easily with a few of our other colors too.  

• 160 sparkly, adhesive-backed dots 
  * 10 each of 4 colors in 4 sizes
  * 3/16", 7/32", 1/4", 9/32" (1.3 mm, 5.6 mm, 6.4 mm, 7.1 mm)
  * Colors: Coastal Cabana, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Melon Mambo 

Order here!

In addition to the free embellishments I'll add a few pre-cut card kits to your package too!  The larger your order the more card kits you'll receive!  In addition you'll receive a full written tutorial for the kits that include 7 different cards in an email!  Finish them your way using your own stamps!

 

Tropical Chic Multi-Panel card & video; a very cool fun fold!

This fun or fancy fold card is super easy and just plain fun!  I've created a video on it to convince you!

The Tropical Chic bundle and Tropical Escape designer paper are the bomb!  And this pretty and unique designer paper is part of the 'Buy 3 Get 1 Free' sale this month.  As you know I love anything botanical and this certainly fits the bill with the many lovely leaves and flowers it has. 

Watch my quick video and get the measurements below.  I hope you make one.  I love how you can use three different pieces of coordinating designer paper so easily!  

  

Isn't it awesome!!??

Measurements:

• Shaded Spruce back piece 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" & 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" & scrap for die-cut leaf
• Blushing Bride 4" X 5 1/4" & 2 1/2" circle for front and scrap for flower
• Whisper White 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 1 1/2", 3", 5 1/2" & 8", 2 1/4" circle for front greeting
• Tropical Escape DSP - from left to right - 1 1/4" X 4", 2 1/4" X 4" & 2 3/4" X 4"

Delightfully Detailed Cards to go! Order by July 18th!

There are just a few days to get in on this month's cards to go kit.  It features the Delightfully Detailed Memories & More cards which makes card assembling super easy!  

I should be, but I am continually surprised by how simple it is to create cards from our Memories & More cards.  They turn out just lovely and I didn't use even one stamp on these!  All of it is from the cards themselves!  And now that we have the coordinating Whisper White cards & envelopes in TWO SIZES it's even easier!

Here are July's cards: 

Details:

Each month I create a group of cards using a specific and current Stampin' Up! product. If you like getting card kits to finish at home, you'll love my monthly kits to go!  Local gals please message me to sign up. 

***Subscribe by July 19th to get the July kit.  After that your subscription will start with August's kit. 

 

Sign up today! It's $35 each month which includes Priority Shipping (US only) and your pre-cut kit which includes:

•  a whole package of the Delightfully Detailed Memories & More cards.  
• 1/2 package of each size of Whisper White Memories & More Cards & Envelopes
• 2 yards each of two colors of Silver Baker's twine
• assorted pre-cut card stock to finish the cards like mine
• You'll have lots of extras to create even more cards on your own!  

The step by step directions with photos are sent via email.  (You can cancel at any time.) 

Use this link to my newsletter where you can purchase this month's kit.  Direct link.

July's class kit to go! Order by Wednesday, July 18th!

Each month I offer at least one cards kit to go.  For July I chose to feature the Dandelion Wishes stamp set for one of them.  This stamp set is a top favorite of my customers!  There are tons of samples online and it truly is one of those 'go to' sets for quick and easy cards. 

Dandelion Wishes; July's Stamp set of the month! 

Aren't they great!?  

When you order this kit to go you get the clear mount Dandelion Wishes stamp set and the pre-cut card kit for all 5 cards for just $25!  (Add on $7.50 for priority shipping for long distance mailing).  The stamp set alone is $20 before tax & shipping so you're getting the cards kit for just a few dollars!  I WANT you to own this fabulous set! 

You'll receive all pre-cut and punched pieces plus embellishments too. I did heat emboss with Black and White embossing powder on two of the cards but you can easily substitute other inks instead.  

To get this deal, please don't order it online.  Use this link to my newsletter which has the direct PayPal button.  I will order the stamp set and include it with your cards kit.  It will be mailed to you at the end of July.  Or email me at lagreff@gmail.com and I'll send you a PayPal invoice for the kit. 

Link to newsletter.

Ready to Layer; WOW!

This stamp set intrigued me when I saw it.  It's four separate images layered in different colors to create this cool swirly hello!

I inked the images in Pool Party, Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay and Night of Navy.  Using the Stamparatus made it super simple!  I thought the images might have to be aligned perfectly but the first few I made (as I adjusted the stamps) turned out well, even if they weren't 'exact'.

Do you have your Stamparatus yet?? If not I highly recommend it!  I'm so excited about it I am going to feature the Stamparatus in a 2 part class series starting in August.  

Here's the full card:

I also added the Stitched Label Framelits behind the oval in Bermuda Bay.

The background is stamped with Coastal Cabana using the new Artisan Textures stamp set. 

July specials: 

Designer paper sale - Buy 3 get one free!

Join Stampin' Up! and get a whole 10 pack of ink pads - FREE!

All online orders over $40 get free pre-cut cards from me!  Current hostess code is CRTNWGMC

They're not stamped but everything is punched or die-cut and ready to stamp and assemble! 

Pretty Garden Impressions & Springtime Impressions

Here's another set of cards featuring the bundle/stamp set of the week; Abstract Impressions & Springtime Impressions framelits.

Kathy brought this one to our June shoe box swap.  This pretty butterfly is really the star of this card isn't it?!  

I love the fun layout that also showcases the pretty Garden Impressions designer paper stack.  The colors are So Saffron, Night of Navy and Pacific Point. 

I stamped the greeting from Itty Bitty Greetings in Navy ink and punched it out with the Classic Label punch.  I then shortened it by inserting the punched piece one more time in the back and nipped off a bit on each side.  Then it's layered onto a full Classic Label So Saffron layer with dimensionals. 

Measurements:

• So Saffron card stock 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 4 1/4", textured layer 3 3/4" X 5"
• Garden Impressions designer paper 1 1/2" X 4 1/2" & 3/4" X 4 1/2"

 Here's another pretty card using these same products plus a few more:

It's one of the swaps I received made by Denise Jorgensen. I love these colors together!  Petal Pink with a Silver foil butterfly. That pretty ribbon is our Metallic ribbon combo pack on page 201 and the pretty designer paper is from the same Garden Impressions package. 

You can see these products online below!   The current hostess code is CRTNWGMC

Abstract Impressions & an easy unique fold

Here are a few more pretty cards featuring this fun bundle; Abstract Impressions. 

Sweet and simple!  Sometimes it's all about the colors!  Kim Williams created this striking card using Balmy Blue, Gorgeous Grape and a hint of Lemon Lime Twist.  This is one of my favorite color combos right now! 

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Kathy M created this sweet card for our June Team swap.  I love that the front is cut short so you can see the peek of stamping on the inside panel. 

She used the new Garden Impressions designer paper and the Abstract Impressions stamp set.  This designer paper is adorable and full of fun floral designs!  

Here are the measurements: 

• Shaded Spruce - 6 3/4" X 5 1/4", scored at 4"
• Powder Pink - 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Inside White - 3 3/4" X 5"
• Designer paper - 2 1/2" X 5" 
• White stitched oval 2 3/8" X 3 1/4"
• Shaded Spruce scalloped oval 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"

Beautiful cards using Abstract Impressions!

Honestly, this set wasn't even on my radar until I received some of these gorgeous swaps from fellow Stampin' Up! demonstrators!  But now it's my product of the week!

Take a look!

 

Dawn Olchefske created a wonderful clean and simple card using a few of the images and lots of color!   The Tailored Tag punch is perfect for so many of your greetings!

Dena Reknow made this pretty and bright card.  I love her colors of Melon Mambo with the new Mango Melody.  I've always been drawn to oranges and pinks! 

 

Stay tuned for more cards tomorrow!  

Current Hostess Code is CRTNWGMC 

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July specials: 

Designer paper sale - Buy 3 get one free!

Join Stampin' Up! and get a whole 10 pack of ink pads - FREE!

All online orders over $40 get free pre-cut cards from me! The current Hostess Code is CRTNWGMC 

They're not stamped but everything is punched or die-cut and ready to stamp and assemble!