Flowerbug's Inkspot

Don't miss this Brights Fun Folds Class kit to go!

I say this a lot but I LOVE these cards!  I find it so fun and easy to create awesome projects when I focus on just a few coordinating products.  That's what my monthly subscription card kits are all about!  

Each month I choose a few of our current Stampin' Up! products and create a bunch of cards with them.  I then type up a full written tutorial for the 8-10 cards.  My subscribers get the  full pre-cut kit and products in the mail and the tutorial emailed to them.   They do not include a stamp set but I try to keep to just one set.  

This month I used the Darling Label Punch Box and mostly Black Memento ink.  I highly recommend this cute box kit.  Think of it like a punch and stamp set bundle with the additional block and two ink spots.  It really is a great deal and box is beautiful! 

***Subscribe by August 19th to receive it.  After that your subscription will start with September's kit. 

It's $35 each month which includes Priority Shipping (US only) 

 

Your pre-cut kit which includes:

•  a whole package of Brights 6 X 6" designer series paper (48 sheets!)
• 1/2 package of Glitter Enamel Dots
• a ribbon share of 4 different ribbons
• pre-cut 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card bases, layers & punched circles to finish the cards
• I chose to use the Darling Label punch and stamps on these cards.  I highly recommend it but it's not necessary. You can substitute other greetings and punches you already own.  Here's a link to the punch box.

Details:

• You'll have plenty of designer paper, enamel dots & ribbon left over to make even more cards! 
• The kit does not include stamps or ink.  You'll use what you have at home to replicate the cards.
• This kit will be mailed to you at the end of August.  

The pdf tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies and step by step directions. 

If you'd like to get this class kit to go, click here to subscribe.  The link is in my newsletter. You can cancel at any time!

Darling Label Punch Fun Fold card

Who knew?!  I'm loving the Darling Label punch box!

Here's a fun fold card I made with the Brights designer paper stack in Coastal Cabana, Black and White. 

Just trim 1 1/4" from one edge of your 4 1/4" X 11" main card. Use that piece as a 'hinge' for the greeting flap. I hid the end of it under the 1" strip of designer paper.

**See the Darling Label punch board and the other items I used here below. 

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****Special of the month - Double Dip on Savings!!**

Remember that August is Bonus Days month - get a $5 coupon

for each $50 you order to use in September.

Plus you get a free ink pad of your choice from me for each $50 you order

using this hostess code! AWU4HNKE

Order here!

August's Paper Pumpkin is just $9.95!

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 once you subscribe, as one of my Paper Pumpkin subscribers you get an exclusive written tutorial for 'bonus cards' for each month's kit!  

(Mmmm, this promotional graphic above makes me think 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! 

      

Beautiful Floral Frames; not a surprise at all!

This stamp bundle was on my radar from the beginning.  Yet it didn't catch the eye of some until we made this pretty card.

I think the color combination makes this card a winner.  I chose Soft Sea Foam, Grapefruit Grove and Black! I also love the simple 'Hello' greeting.  It is so versatile allowing you to turn this card into any occasion you want. 

I make a short video demonstrating this card; I hope you watch it!  You can see the products I used below; just click on them to see them in my store. 

***Double the savings on these two specials!***

Choose a free ink pad of your choice when you

place an order over $50 using this hostess code: CHTRJQ33

 And don't forget about Bonus Days! 

Get a $5 coupon to use in September for each $50 you order in August!

Measurements:

• Soft Sea Foam 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Grapefruit 1 1/2" X 5 1/2"
• Black 2" X 4 1/2"
• White 2 1/4" X 2 3/4"
• Nature's Poem DSP 2 3/8" X 4"

Fun Fold Multi-Panel Card

Here's another beautiful Fun or Fancy Fold card featuring the Share What you Love designer paper.  This specialty DSP is simply gorgeous with it's pearlized finish.

Marilyn created this card for our recent Flowerbug's Team July swap. Her colors are Mint Macaron & Shaded Spruce.  The Squares Collection and Stitched Shapes framelits work beautifully to highlight the greeting from Ribbon of Courage stamp set. 

Measurements:

• Shaded Spruce back piece 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" & 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" & scrap for die-cut square
• Mint Macaron 4" X 5 1/4" & scrap for square die-cut
• Whisper White 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 1 1/2", 3", 5 1/2" & 8", 1 3/4" square die-cut
• Share What you Love DSP - from left to right - 1 1/4" X 4", 2 1/4" X 4" & 2 3/4" X 4"

 

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***Double the savings on these two specials!***

Choose a free ink pad of your choice when you

place an order over $50 using this hostess code: AWU4HNKE

 And don't forget about Bonus Days! 

Get a $5 coupon to use in September for each $50 you order in August!

Little Twinkle & Little Elephant Punch bundle swap cards!

Here are a few cards made by my Flowerbug's for our latest  Team card swap.  They both feature the adorable Twinkle Twinkle designer paper and punch bundles too!

First is Karen's cute card featuring the Twinkle Twinkle suite on pages 82-83. The Twinkle Builder punch coordinates with the Little Twinkle stamp set. 

Karen cased her card from Anne Marie Hile.  I love how perfectly all of these products work together!  That little peek of Silver foil paper behind the punched layer echoes the new Twinkle adhesive backed sequins. 

Mary created this sweet fun fold card.  She cased it from Chris Slogar. 

She chose to feature the super cute Little Elephant bundle.  Her colors are Soft Sea Foam, Petal Pink and Pool Party.  What an adorable baby card! 

Measurements:

• Soft Sea Foam card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 1/4" & 7 3/4"
• Petal Pink 3 1/2" X 4"
• Twinkle DSP 2" X 4"

Thanks for stopping in today to see my talented Team swaps! 

***Place an order over $50 using this hostess code 

and get one free ink pad of your choice: AWU4HNKE

NEW Color Your Season Bundle; available today!

I LOVE this bundle so much I partnered with my talented stamping friend Susie Wood to create a bunch of beautiful cards. 

We're giving a FREE tutorial of 15 cards to anyone who purchases this bundle from us in August.   

Dates: August 1-31, 2018

• Products available while supplies last until August 31, 2018. This means products will only be available until August 31 or while supplies last, whichever comes first. If a product’s supply is depleted before August 31, it will be made unorderable and will no longer be available for purchase.
• New colors of Watercolor Pencils are not included in the bundle.  They can be ordered separately and may be available in a future publication.
• Items may be included as part of a new demonstrator’s Starter Kit
• Download COLOR YOUR SEASON Flyer here

It's while supplies last; so don't hesitate. 

Use this hostess code and if you're order is over $50 you'll get a $5 Bonus Days coupon

and a free ink pad of your choice from me!  CHTRJQ33

 Click here to order!

Enjoy Life Fun Fold card

Bonus Days are Back!!! 

For every $50 USD you spend before August 31 (before shipping and tax) earns a $5 USD Bonus Days coupon code 

that can be redeemed September 1–30.  I love a good deal! 

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In July my Flowerbug's Team held our monthly swap with the theme of 'Fun Fold' cards.  Candace K made this pretty card using the Enjoy Life stamp set. 

I have to share that I met the lovely creator of this beautiful stamp set on our Alaskan cruise last week.  Her name is Connie Fitzgerald and her and her husband, Kerry, were assigned to our dinner table.  We had the best group of people at our table and had lots of fun and laughs each night.  She was inspired to create this stamp set by her children.  

Candace used sponged to add the ink to her stamped background here.  I believe her colors are Pool Party, Calypso Coral & So Saffron here.  I love how the front panel flips up to reveal the inside.  Clever!

***Place an order over $50 using this hostess code 

and get one free ink pad of your choice: AWU4HNKE