Flowerbug's Inkspot

Lots of Discounted Retiring items!

Click here to see all of the items on sale.   Or check out these lists below that show the discounted price. 

There are soooo many of my favorites on sale!! 

• Annual Catalog items
• Occasions Catalog items (scroll to the second page for prices)

    

 **There's just one week left to order your favorite retiring items from either the Annual or Occasions catalogs. 

Order here. 

Use this hostess code: GMVHZA9J

 

LeeAnn's Last Chance  

Ordering Special through June 3rd!  

 

Any order over $35 will receive a share of my favorite retiring Designer Papers plus a free tutorial from my Tutorial Shop here.  

 

Today (May 31st) is the last day to order the Everything is Rosy product medley. 

 

New products for this Free as a Bird swap card

I created this card for an online swap I participated in this month.  

You're probably wondering if there's a die-cut for the birds image.  There isn't.... these are fussy cut.  I know some of you totally dislike fussy cutting but you'd be surprised at how many people don't mind it.  

The colors are Calypso Coral, Sahara Sand and Pool Party with a bit of Olive.  

Details:

• The images are colored with Blends markers
• The punch is new - called Timeless Label
• The embossing folder is called Layered Leaves

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

More Everything is Rosy projects - it's still available so far!

The Everything is Rosy product medley isn't sold out yet!  I'm actually a little bit surprised it's not gone!  

Remember it's only available during May; while supplies last.  I was on the fence about getting it myself until I saw the gorgeous projects others made with it.  And once it was in my hands; I was so impressed with everything included in this big bundle!  

Here is one of the cards included in my FREE tutorial for everyone who's purchased it from me.  I'm also cutting out three free card kits for everyone too!  My tutorial includes 14 cards (including fun folds) and a nice big cards box!  You can see that in the photo below. 

This card is so neat if I do say so myself!  I stamped the pretty images from the Everything is Rosy stamp set directly onto ONE White large Stitched Nested Label die-cut. Then I chose two sizes smaller and die-cut it again.  And one more time.  This gave me three pieces - two large frames and one small label on the top.  

Next I cut two Navy Nested Labels of the sizes in between the two larger White frames for layering.  So cool!  

Below are some super neat bookmarks you can make with a 6" piece of Designer paper.  I shared how to make these and a pretty fun fold card on my weekly Facebook Live video below:

I hope you can watch it; there are actually three projects included here plus a bunch of card shares too!

 

I highly recommend this Product Medley for anyone who loves coordinating products and foil accented projects.  They truly are gorgeous products! 

Click here to order yours and get the free 15 project tutorial (valued at $18) and a free 3 cards pre-cut kit! 

Amazing Graceful Glass Vellum

I'll miss this beautiful Graceful Glass vellum when it's gone. It's currently on the retiring list in our Annual catalog.  

The line images are shiny black; almost like they're heat embossed.  I prefer to color on the back side as any marker lines tend to disappear then.  You can use water based markers or Blends; it really doesn't matter as the vellum is so smooth they color beautifully.  

I'm giving away some of this designer paper on my Facebook Live today at 11 am CT.  Tune in here!

The above projects are images from Stampin' Up!  Gorgeous right?  If you like to color and you like adding vellum to your projects you should have this paper in your stash!  

These are the two I shared on last week's Facebook Live.  The first is an easel card. 

Adhering Tips:

1. when adhering vellum to your projects I recommend adding it to White card stock and then layering it on another color.  Using White under the colored vellum lets the true colors come through. 
2. Use liquid Multipurpose adhesive very lightly when adhering.  I add tiny dabs on either the colored or lined areas.  You can also add adhesive with a sponge all over.  It just disappears!  

The coordinating Painted Glass bundle is also retiring however the individual stamp set and dies are returning in the new catalog.  They will not be in a bundle at 10% off any longer. 

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

Good Morning Magnolia swap

Here's a peek at one of the upcoming new bundles from the 2019-20 Annual Catalog.  It's called Good Morning Magnolia. 

The flower is made from die-cuts in the Magnolia Memory set of dies. All I did to the flowers is add a bit of sponging in the center and curl them with my bone folder. The stitched die-cut shape is from the Stitched Nested Label dies.  AMAZING!  I'm sure you've seen tons of samples from this Magnolia suite.  It's sure to be a big favorite of many.

*Did you know that you can order these brand new items early too?  You can choose them in your Stampin' Up! Starter kit!  Get 25% free when you do!  It's $99 for the kit (with free shipping!) and you can choose up to $125 in free product of your choice; including new items from the upcoming catalog.  Go here to read more about it.  Then contact me and I'll send you a list of pre-order items you can get NOW!  

I created this card for a swap with my Flowerbug's Team for a color challenge.  Our inspiration was this graphic below.  I chose to use Pool Party with Petal Pink and white.  The new Bird Ballad designer series paper is beautiful!  The 4 strips of 1" X 3" designer paper are a sweet and simple background that sets off the pretty flower and die shape.

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

Hostess Appreciation Party

Last night I held my annual Hostess Appreciation Party.  It's where I get to spoil and thank this year's hostesses for hosting a workshop with me.  Some held traditional parties and others held kit parties.  

They come for dinner, prizes and to get their brand new catalog! I forgot to take photos of everyone; again!  Sheesh!  But here are some of the highlights: 

My husband spiral binds their new catalog and adds a pocket insert for receipts etc.  We have a binding machine which we also use to make our family cookbooks.  They love this and he does mine too.  

Above are the gift boxes and In Color bookmarks I made them.  Aren't these boxes cute?  They're in the upcoming Annual Catalog; along with the Stampin' Up! washi tape!  

This pretty bookmark was inspired by Eva Doblias.  I adhered 1" strips to a 2" X 5 1/2" piece of Black CS.  I punched the end with our new Delightful Tag Topper punch and added new lace ribbon.  The pretty birds image is from the upcoming 'Free as a Bird' stamp set.  I added Wink of Stella to the birds for added shimmer. 

Inside each box was an new and updated card stock sampler, 2019-21 In Color sponges, a free class pass and Tombo multipurpose adhesive. 

Thank you gals; I appreciate you sooo very much! 

If any of you would like to host a party with me just say so!  Whether it's a book party, a workshop or a kit class; it's all great fun! 

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

 

Amazing Sunshine Wishes Wedding Card

Look at this pretty card Jonna made for a recent Flowerbug's Team swap.  The upper and lower parts of the card are connected by a window sheet!  So fun!  

She used the Sunshine Wishes Thinlit dies that are on the retiring list and while supplies last.  Can you tell that the die-cut hearts are cut from Black and Silver foil paper?  So pretty!

There are tons of details on this card including Metallic Brads, Tufted embossing folder, Silver thread, Polka Dot Tulle ribbon and the greeting featuring the Ovals Collection and Stitched Shapes framelits.  You can see these items below; just click on them to get to my online store. 

Lemon Zest cards; fresh & summery

I absolutely love these eye catching cards we made at my May card clubs!  The Lemon Zest stamp set and Lemon Builder punch sure make cute cards!  There are so many great greetings in this set too. 

Look: 

I had to use Lemon Lime Twist one more time before it's gone....!  This is the retiring In Color I will miss the most and unfortunately the card stock is already sold out.  *See all of the retiring items below.  The other colors I used here are Daffodil Delight and Flirty Flamingo. 

I found a card like this on Pinterest and knew my club gals would like to make it.  Here are some of the items we used and all of it is retiring!

• Lemon Zest stamp set
• Lemon Builder punch
• Pick a Pattern Washi Tape 
• Swirly Bird set (for the spatters) 
• 1 3/4" circle punch - retiring!!!!

Can you see the shimmer?  I added Wink of Stella to the fruit for that extra shine.  I also sponged around the punched 'lime' to give some added dimension. 

Here are the dimensions:

• Lemon Lime Twist 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  Whisper White 3 3/4" X 5"; inside is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" 
  Black 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"

Thanks for stopping in today. 

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.

 

 

Best Catch WOW card; amazing coloring!

Look at this gorgeous card my friend Candace made for our Flowerbug's Team swap in April.  It's 'jaw dropping' isn't it?  

She has an amazing knack for coloring and sponging.   Just look at the many artistic details!! 

Her colors are Coastal Cabana, Old Olive, Gray Granite and Daffodil Delight. You can see the Best Catch bundle here.  It is returning in the new catalog but it will  no longer be available as a bundle at 10% off.  Another great guy's set. 

 

She used watercolor pencils and an aqua-painter to color.  Plus she finished it with Wink of Stella on the fish so it's slightly sparkly.  

Thanks for stopping in today!

~~~

May Specials:

*See the Retiring Items here

*Clearance Rack here

May Online Special Offer:

Get a FREE written tutorial with any online order valued at $10 or less. 

After you order I'll email you to choose your tutorial from those below. 

Please use this hostess code: V4MDZPQD

Browse my Tutorial Shop here.