Flowerbug's Inkspot

Glimmer Paper meets the Slim Card dies for a big WOW!

I hope you're not tired of the Slim line cards I've been sharing this week.  I've been having a lot of fun making them with the Slim Card dies and the Slim Saying stamp set.  

I shared these striking cards on FB Live Tuesday: 

I wanted to use the new 2022-24 In Color glimmer paper, I knew it would show off it's ombre' effect nicely with the Slim Card dies.  I chose to use the 2 in colors of Parakeet Party with Starry Sky.  

The Slim Sayings bundle is retiring this month and available while supplies last.  BUT the Slim Card dies are on sale now at 50% off!  See them here.  It's a better deal to get the Slim Card dies separately from the Slim Sayings stamp set even though they are available in a bundle.  

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 7 1/4" scored at 3 5/8"
• White layer for the die-cut 3 1/2" X 8 1/2"

I had to cut the colored glimmer paper twice since it's in 6 X 6" size and the die is about 8 1/2" long.  I also used the Picture This dies for the greeting label and the Starlit punch for the glimmer stars; also punched from the In Color Glimmer paper.  

I saved the outside pieces from the chevron glimmer paper and made this card: 

I just couldn't throw it away and decided it could be used for a second card.  I adhered the two colored pieces to a piece of White card stock and trimmed off the excess before adding it to a card base of Orchid Oasis.  

You can watch the video here or click on the photo below to watch it.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and my Facebook page here. 

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Easy Kite Delight Fun Fold card with video & measurements

I cannot believe I forgot to share this neat card!  We made it at my April card clubs; it's a fun fold featuring the Kite Delight stamp set & the Pattern Party designer paper. 

This stamp set is on the Last Chance list and is on sale at just $12.60 instead of $18. 

The color combination includes Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Black & White.  The kites are colored in with Blends markers and the Cloud Punch adds a fun detail for the greeting banner.  

Here's how it opens up to reveal the other side of your double sided designer paper.  The Pattern Party DSP is retired now; it was in the annual catalog and free for hosts. 

As you can see I changed the cards up just a bit.  I swapped the yellow kits and used two different greetings too.  

Measurements: 

• Black base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", layer 2 5/8" X 3 7/8"
  • DSP 4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 8 1/4"
  • White die-cut 2 1/2" X 3 3/4", inside 3 3/4" X 5" 
  • Yellow greeting strip 3/4" X 3 3/4"

I shared this card during last week's FB Live.  Watch it here and see all three Kite Delight cards I made.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video! 

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Slim Sayings bundle is so versatile!

Here are a few more samples featuring the Slimline Sayings bundle that is retiring this month.  See yesterday's cards here. 

This first card features the Hues of Happiness designer paper. 

The pretty ombre design in the Hues of Happiness DSP is beautiful with the beautiful die-cut design.  I used the Tailor Made Tags for my greeting layers and stamped the 'one' on a piece of So Saffron to make it pop. 

Here's the Slim Sayings stamp set; I love this greeting set so much. The variety of fonts and occasions are so versatile.  

The card on the right below is simply three colors of card stock - Navy, Soft Succulent and Just Jade.  I cut out one in each color to be able to make 3 cards!  Just mix & match to fill in the center with the chevron pieces. 

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 7 1/4" scored at 3 5/8"
• die-cut 3 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• DSP 8 3/8" X 3 3/8"

Here are some wonderful samples from Stampin' Up! with this unique bundle. See it here; but don't forget that the dies are sold separately at 50% off right now.  

Click on the photo below to another pretty card made with this bundle. 

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Fabulous card made with the Slim Card dies; they're 50% off!

This is one of the cards we made at my May card clubs. It features the Slim Sayings bundle in the retiring Jan-June catalog by Stampin' Up!  

However, right now the dies are on sale at 50% off with the Last Chance list. See everything on sale here.  

My card base is White and I added a piece of Sun Prints Designer Paper behind the chevron die-cut.  Scroll down for measurements and the video too. 

Did you know we have Slimline Envelopes that perfectly match these dies and a typical slim line card?  They carried over into the new Annual Catalog too.  They come in 3 colors; White, Smoky Slate & Soft Succulent. See them here.  

I used the Slim Saying stamp set along with the Nature's Prints bundle from the new 2022-23 Annual Catalog.  See the Slim Saying stamp set here and the Nature's Prints bundle here. 

At club they chose either a birthday card or a graduation card; it works for both. And some made theirs into a wedding or anniversary card! 

The Slim Saying stamp set & Slim Card dies are both retiring and are while supplies last.  I'll be sharing more cards with this bundle today on my FB Live here at 11 am CT and also this week right here on my blog.  

Measurements:
White card base 8 1/2" X 7 1/4" scored at 3 5/8", White for die-cut 3 1/2" X 8 1/2", greeting 4 1/2" X 5/8"
• Soft Succulent for greeting layer 3/4" X 4 1/2" & scrap for leaf die-cut
• Smoky Slate scrap for fern die-cut
• DSP 8 3/8" X 3 3/8"

Click on the photo below to watch the video. Or click here to see it on my YouTube channel.  

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Cactus Cuties Fun Fold card in new In Colors! Measurements & video.

Last week's FB Live (seen here) included 3 fun fold cards with the Cactus Cuties bundle.  Here's the first one featuring all 5 of the brand new In Colors!

It's cute but actually a simple fun fold to make.  You can see the measurements below as well as the video here. 

The card base is the new Starry Sky on the card above and I switched it to the Orchid Oasis on the card below.  These two colors pair beautifully together!  I used the Parakeet Party (lime green) for the long strip and layers on the inside pieces.  

The Cactus Builder punch punches out multiple images; including the pot, two cactus and a flower.  

Aren't these new In Colors the best?!!  If you love them and want the 'works' click here to see my In Color bundle option.  It ends Saturday, May 7th!  

Click on the photo below to watch the video for this card and two more fun fold card layouts!  

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3 sets of quick Stack & Cute cards; with video & template!

One week ago I shared my Stack & Cut cards in a FB live video.  I couldn't stop at one set since they're so quick & easy.  I made 3 different sets of cards!  Click here to watch the video. 

Follow me on FB here; so you can watch my weekly videos. 

This first set features the Hues of Happiness designer paper from the upcoming new Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up!  It goes live tomorrow and you can all start ordering (collecting) new products!  

The card bases are Pool Party and the large layer is Highland Heather.  I used a variety of circle dies for the main greeting.  The stitched banners are from a new set of dies called Stylish Shapes; it's filled with stitched circles, squares and banners.  

Here's the template I used for the 'Stack & Cut' pieces.  Choose 4 sheets of DSP and cut two at once.  They're layered on a 4" X 5 1/4" piece then added to your main card base.  So quick & easy and it uses up that Designer Paper you're hoarding!  

The 2nd set of cards features the Tea Boutique designer paper.  It's a 6 X 6" stack filled with all of the new In Colors!  The greeting is from the Good Feelings stamp set.  

The colors include Sweet Sorbet and Starry Sky.  

Here are all of them in one photo.  If you make a set of these cards please share them here in my FB group by May 8th to get in on Prize Patrol for a free embellishment.  I'd love to see YOUR version of these neat cards.  

And lastly here is the first set I made with the Heart & Home DSP from the January-June catalog. This paper is filled with soft prints and a variety of whitewashed wood on each sheet.  The colors include Pale Papaya, Garden Green White & Smoky Slate.  The greetings are from the Blessings of Home bundle; which is carrying over into the new Annual Catalog. 

Click on the photo below to watch the video to learn how to make these fun Stack & Cut cards: 

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A CUTE Kite Delight card idea; shared in a video with blending & coloring tips

Here is another playful card made with the Kite Delight stamp set in the 2022 January-June Stampin' Up! catalog.  

I used a Blending Brush and Coastal Cabana ink to create a soft sky background.  Then the kite tails were stamped using Black Memento ink and colored in with Blends markers.  Each kit was stamped using the coordinating color of card stock - Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight and Coastal Cabana.  They are fussy cut since there is not a set of dies to match.  I don't mind this at all since they're easy to cut out. 

This stamp set is NOT carrying over into the new catalog and will retire at the end of May. See it here:

I used the Pick a Banner punch on the Highland Heather greeting banner.  The banner & kits are all popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals. 

I also created two other cards during the video.  See all three cards below:

Click on the photo below to watch the video! 

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TWO Cactus Cutes fun fold cards with video & measurements!

Here are two more Cactus Cuties cards from last Tuesday's FB Live.  Follow me here on Facebook to see each video and more! 

This first card features three of the new In Colors from the brand new Annual Catalog.  They're Sweet Sorbet (red), Parakeet Party (green) and Tahitian Tide (turquoise).  Aren't they vibrant and eye catching!  

Check out my In Color bundle here; it's available just through May 7th.  Get free product when you opt in for it like the In Color matte dots seen here.  The Tahitian Tide DSP on this card is part of my In Color bundle too!  

I call this card a Dutch Door card fold.  It's pretty easy to do and makes great use of your card stock too.  Watch how with my quick tip in the video here. 

This next card is one we made at my April card clubs here in Minot.  It's called a Split Panel card.  The designer paper is from the recently retired Pattern Party host DSP.  We have a new host DSP called Design a Daydream that is just as great in the annual catalog.  I love these free paper options for hosts!! 

My colors include Granny Apply Green, Bermuda Bay and Mango Melody.  A little bit of Coastal Cabana too.  We used the Cactus Builder punch for the pot, cactus and flowers.  You can see the measurements below.  

This style of fun fold card is super easy; I hope you'll try one!  

Click on the photo below to watch the video for this card and two more fun fold card layouts!  

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New In Colors paired with the Kite Delight stamp set

I shared this colorful kite card on a recent FB live video here.  I wanted to use the Kite Delight stamp set and the newest In Colors coming out on May 3rd. 

The kite and sun are fussy cut and the kite is colored in with new In Color Blends markers. 

I've been sharing the new In Colors with my Club gals this month and everyone LOVES them!  They are so bright, happy & will be perfect additions to our color line.  

If you're interested in getting these new In Colors you can opt in for my In Color bundle now through May 7th.  See the options here. There's also an add on option for our In Color Blends markers - buy 4 get 1 free and a Designer paper share too!

I heat embossed the clouds with White embossing powder.  But the image is an outline image and I wanted my clouds to be 'white'. So I used the Chalk Marker to color it in.  Unfortunately it was on the retired list and is unavailable now. But two other ideas are to use a White watercolor pencil or a blender pen and White craft ink.  

 

The Kite Delight stamp set is retiring at the end of May.  I also created two other cards with it during the video.  See all three cards below:

Click on the photo below to watch the video! 

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In color Bundle special offer through May 7th!  Click here. 

Just a few more days for the retiring list!

Many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 

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