Flowerbug's Inkspot

Sand & Sea Spinner Fun-Fold card

For our Team swap this month Candace created this pretty spinner card with the Friends are Like Seashells bundle and the Seashell embossing folder.  

This gorgeous embossing folder has been unavailable for a few weeks; but it should be back in stock on the 29th of March.

Her colors are Sahara Sand, Navy & Calypso Coral. She used the Oval dies and the Stitched Shapes dies for her spinner.  She also added beautiful shimmer to the shell but it doesn't show up well in this photo. 

To make a spinner card you need to adhere a length of twine between two ovals adhering the twine under another layer on the main card.  It's not hard; just a bit fiddly. 

She went above the window card theme and added a surprise flip up layer! 

Stop back in for more window cards all week long! 

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Lots of March Specials!

Get 5 free cards with a $30 online order through March 20th!

Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

One Day Only of FREE SHIPPING! Plus a special Hydrangea Hill Fun Fold Window card

Tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day and both Stampin' Up! and I have an ordering special! 

 

Plus I'm giving you 5 free cards with an online order over $30 through Sunday! 

Win win; it's your lucky day!  Get your wish list together and place that order tomorrow on March 17th!  You'll get even more!  Scroll down to the bottom to see what else you'll receive! 

  Order online here. 

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And now I want to share Karen's amazing fun fold card featuring the Hydrangea Hill suite of products.  It's one more in a series of window cards from our Flowerbug's Team swap on Saturday. 

Look!                                                                      

Her colors are Gorgeous Grape & White along with the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper and the Mercury Glass acetate.  See this suite of products here. 

Other items she used here are the Stitched with Whimsy, Stitched Rectangle, Oval dies and the Lovely Labels Pick a Punch.

She used the Hydrangea Haven stamp set to finish off the inside. Below are the measurements if you'd like to make a card like this beauty.

Measurements:

• White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Inside White card stock 5 3/8" X 8 1/2". Score it at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" and 6 3/8". Die-cut a 2 1/2" X 3 1/2" oval from the center.
• Gorgeous Grape CS 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Designer Paper front is 2 5/8" X 4" (stitched rectangle die) inside 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
• Oval Mercury Glass Acetate 2 1/8" X 3" 

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Lots of March Specials!

Get 5 free cards with a $30 online order through March 20th!

Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

A WOW fun fold card with Dragonfly Dreams!

This weekend my Flowerbug's Team held our monthly card swap & Team gathering.  Our theme was window cards and I'll be sharing them all week long!

Check out this special Z fold card Jacki made!  

Her colors are Terracotta Tile, Black & White and the Dandy Garden Designer paper seen here.  Did you know that the Dragonfly Punch coordinates with this Designer Paper?  She punched her dragonflies directly out of the paper!  No stamping for these at all! See the Dragonfly Garden bundle here. 

Check out the whole suite of products here. 

This card features almost two full card bases with just a few score lines. It looks a lot harder than it is.  

• Terracotta Tile - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Whisper White - front is 4" X 5 1/4", inside fold is 5 1/4" X 8" scored on the long edge at 4" X 6". 
• Designer paper - 1 3/4" X 5" 

Her 'window' in the front is 2 3/8" and the black circle on the inside fold is the same.  The White greeting circle is 2 1/8".  All of these circles are cut with the Circle dies in the Annual Catalog. 

Steps to assemble this card:

• You'll adhere the White front to the main card base and then cut your window. 
• Stamp on the inside White card before adhering to the inside of the main card.
• Add the Designer paper to the inside fold.
• Die-cut the greeting circles and adhere together. 
• Fold the card closed and add the circle to the inside fold 'through' the front window.  Perfect placement!   

More window cards posted tomorrow and all week long! 

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Create gorgeous backgrounds with just a few common stamping items! Video tutorial!

On Tuesday's FB live I shared a fun and easy technique for gorgeous backgrounds.  Once you create them you can use them to create stunning, beautiful cards like these:

This was my first try at this technique this week.  Honestly it's not a new technique at all but I hadn't done it for years! The stamp set is called Soar Confidently (seen here) and I hadn't used it yet.  I think it works wonderfully with a pretty background. 

I used Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay and Pacific Point Stampin' Write markers on an E block and spritzed with plain water.  Then 'stamp' on our Basic White CS and let dry with the block on it (this prevents warping).  Then stamp on it with any black ink.  

Here are a few more samples I shared: 

The left card above features the Dragonfly Garden stamp set and the right is the Floating & Fluttering set. 

See what I mean?  And it's fun too!  Each time you do it they turn out differently so it's kind of addicting!  Watch the video below to see how easy it can be.  

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Dutch Door fun fold card with gift card option on tonight's FB Live!

Join me tonight for this week's Stamp with Me Live on Facebook.  We're making these neat fun fold cards.  It's a Dutch Door card with a gift card option.  

I shared the measurements & supplies list (seen below) on Saturday here on my FB page so stampers could prep their items ahead of time.  This way they can stamp right along with me!  

Has the Ice Cream Corner suite caught your eye yet?  Such cute products!  I used the Sweet Ice Cream bundle (stamps & punch) here along with the Ice Cream Corner DSP and sprinkles.  You can see it all here or on pages 48-49 of the Spring catalog. FYI; the Ice Cream punch is on low inventory. 

I made a bunch of cards using this bundle for February's kit to go.  You can still see them and/or get the tutorial for them here. 

I used the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set for this card too. I chose the True Love designer paper and added a cute Magenta Madness flower made with the Pierced Bloom dies seen here; I love these!  

Here's the inside view where you can see the gift card enclosure.  Use any circle punch and adhere the upper and lower edges closed. 

Measurements:

Card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2",

Gift card piece 2 3/4" X 7" score at 3/4" & 5"

Inside layer 4" X 5 1/4"

DSP bottom is 2 1/2" X 4", upper vertical piece is 2 1/2" X 3 1/2"

Vertical CS is 2 3/4" X 4 3/4"

 

Supplies: 

Sweet Ice Cream stamp set and both True Love & Ice Cream Corner DSP.

Other: Ice Cream Punch, any circle punch, Pierced Bloom dies, Oval and Stitched Shape dies

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Quick Hey Chick card

Last week I received this cute card from Donna from the Stampin' Up! home office for reaching a sales milestone.  I think it's sweet & simple!  Two stamps and a bit of coloring. 

It's one of those cards you could make a bunch of to share with friends for just about any reason. 

This card is a great reminder that we don't have to always layer everything evenly. Choose some random pieces from your leftover pieces (that coordinate of course) and place them on the card at will.  Play around until you're happy and the card feels balanced.  

The little 'hey chick' greeting and rhinestones add the perfect finishing touch! 

See the Hey Chick & Hey Birthday Chick bundle here. 

 

New Catalogs are coming soon!!

**Reminder that if you are a current customer (ordered $50 or more in the last 10 months) of mine and would like a new Annual Catalog sent to you please contact me to get on the list!  

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Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Butterfly Bouquet Fun Fold cards with video!

I truly love the new Butterfly Brilliance products seen here.  They are so easy AND fun to play with.  I made three special fun fold cards on my FB live yesterday.  Scroll down to see the video below:

This first card makes the most of this beautiful Butterfly Bijou designer paper!  Use the side strips leftover after you die-cut the 6 butterflies from the designer paper.  So cool to make use of the pretty edges! 

Below you can see how it opens as well as the measurements to make more!  

Next is a fun latch card using the Classic Label punch.  

I created my own designer paper by stamping the butterflies on Black CS using White Craft ink.  Easy and quick!  Watch the video below to catch the tips on this fun card. 

I made my own butterfly paper by stamping the butterflies on Black CS using White Craft ink.  So easy and pretty too.  

Watch the video below to catch the tips on making these fun latch cards. 

Lastly is a double point fold card.  The two pieces of Designer paper are 2 1/2" X 4" scored 1/2" on the long side.  You need two pieces to attach under the White CS layer. Again, watch the video below to get the details. 

I shared how I made that striking solid colored butterfly in the video.  I just love these products!  See them here. 

I hope you watch the video below where I share how to make each of these neat cards! 

March Specials!

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

~~~

Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Stunning Sand & Sea cards great tips in the video

We made this gorgeous card at my February card clubs.  Everyone was amazed at how beautiful this die-cut is once it's stamped and textured with the Seashells embossing folder. 

You can see this Friends are Like Seashells bundle here online.  If you like seashells I believe this is the best set we've ever had.  The nice thing is that if you purchase it by February 28th you earn a free Sale-a-Bration item! 

SAB ends on Sunday so if you have some things you want be sure to order by then to earn free stuff! 

We sponged the Vanilla CS in the background with three colors of ink and our new Blending Brushes.  You can get tips on that in the video below.  Blushing Bride, Pool Party & Sahara Sand are the inks we used.  

The greeting stamps are from the Many Messages stamp set & dies bundle.  It's another great set you might want to order now to earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice.  See it here. 

Check out the quick video below! 

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit!   Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!  

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

 

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Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Click here to follow me on Facebook! 

Unique ideas with the Oh So Ombre designer paper; Promo ends Sunday!

Here are a few more ideas with the gorgeous Oh So Ombre designer paper.  It has been my favorite Sale-a-Bration item this year!  

Playing with strips has always been fun for me.  On this first card I started with one sheet of DSP and cut it first at 4 1/2" long.  Then I cut strips off of the main piece at random angles.

Next I laid these strips on my grid paper and stamped the leaves from Forever Fern stamp set on them using Granny Apple Green ink.  

I then glued these strips to a 3 3/4" X 5" piece of White CS leaving a thin 1/16" gap between.  I didn't worry about the edges at all.  After I was done I trimmed them off even with the main White CS.  

Next is a fun card playing with the Playful Alphabet and 1/2" strips of this pretty Ombre paper.  I adhered the letters to the end of the paper strip with rolled up mini glue dots and trimmed any excess off that showed around the letter. 

The 'birthday' greeting is from Vine Design and the bottom edge is punched with the Postage Punch.  

Below are more cards I shared in a video you can see here. 

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit!   Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!  

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

 

~~~

Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Click here to follow me on Facebook!