Flowerbug's Inkspot

Artist of the Month showcase: Donna with the Sending Love bundle

Donna chose the Sending Love bundle for here 'Artist of the Month' showcase.  

Today I'll share half of the cards she made and the other half tomorrow.  

This one is a favorite of mine. There's something about the color combination. Vanilla with Lost Lagoon & Calypso Coral. And her coloring!

Next is a card that looks just like a postcard!  

She stamped a background on the Starry Sky 'Postcard' layer then added the best 'faux' postcard over it.  Below is the inside view: 

Next is her amazing slimline card; it's a huge WOW!

Isn't this an amazing scene?  She used Azure Afternoon, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite and the In Color DSP. She created the hills with the Basic Borders dies seen here.  They're half off right now at just $17.40 instead of $29.  I've used these so often and am very sad they're retiring.  

The cloudy sky was created by using the cloud/scalloped Basic Border dies as a mask (top die seen above). She also used the Give it a Whirl dies seen here for the stitched cloud die-cuts; they're just $19.50 and were $39.  The 'Sending' die-cut greeting is from the Sending dies seen here.  They're also on sale for $19.80.

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April Specials: 

*current host code link:  W62MPU2R

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Here's a link to the Last Chance list 

A free gift with orders in April:

Check out my available Kits & Tutorials here:

All online orders in April will receive a free multi-project tutorial!

Retiring items on the Last Chance list & info on discontinued items & price changes

Today I'm sharing lots of information on the upcoming Annual Catalog plus the retiring items.  

The new Annual Catalog goes live on May 1st. The current Annual & Spring Catalogs retire April 30th. 

These retiring items are now while supplies last. Some items are discounted but the discounts do not start until April 9th.   

However I wanted you to have the list beforehand because some of these products will already be gone once the list goes live.  So now is your chance to get the items on your 'gotta have it' list.  

Click here for the Annual Catalog last chance list PDF. Here's the Annual Catalog list in Excel format

Click here  for the Spring Catalog last chance list PDF. 

I thought I'd mention a few items from the Annual catalog that I am surprised are retiring & will dearly miss:

• Vanilla Envelopes & Vanilla Thick card stock
• Vellum card stock
• Double Oval punch - a big favorite!
• Basic Border dies
• Scalloped Contour dies

Please remember to grab any of the In Color items that are retiring. This set of colors was a favorite of many. These could run out of stock at any time. 

We all dislike seeing price increases.  But like everything else these days some prices are going up in the new Annual Catalog. Costs are rising everywhere and Stampin' Up! has to raise there's to stay solvent. There are many companies that are struggling or closing and I'm happy to say that SU is still in good shape and in no danger of closing. I'm so glad they are proactive! 

Below is a list of items where prices are increasing.  I tell you this now so you can stock up while the prices are lower.  Remember to use the host code links below when ordering. 

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March Specials: 

See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

*current host code links:   ZDUGF6KY or TQWBXR4T

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Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

with online orders over $55 in March

All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

Beautiful Online Exclusive card swaps

We held our monthly Team Gathering and our swap theme was to feature Online Exclusive products.  Honestly our current line of OE products is amazing. Did you know there are over 90 items?  Be sure to check them out here.  

Joan made this first one with the In My Heart stamp set seen here. 

Her coloring is amazing! I believe she used Blends markers for the scene. She used two sizes of the Deckled Circles and her background is made with the Foursquare decorative masks seen here. She used a Blending Brush with Orchid Oasis ink to create that gorgeous, striking background. Her colors are Orchid Oasis & Sweet Sorbet - both of these In Colors are retiring in early April! 

Here's how she finished the inside: 

Next is a stunning card made by Tracey. She chose the Courage & Faith stamp set in the Annual catalog; see it here.

I just love how this layout shows off the pretty Meandering Meadows designer paper! 

Measurements: Each of the designer paper pieces are 2 1/2" X 1 1/4". This allows you to make two cards with each 6 X 6" piece of DSP.  The greeting is stamped on a the Scalloped Contours diecut seen here.  

Next is a wonderful card perfect for either guys or gals. It features the Trucking Along bundle seen here. 

I love the stamped and textured background! She also used the Deckled Circles (in low inventory) and the Basics 3D embossing folders - both can be seen in our Online Exclusive line here.    The greeting die-cut is from the Perennial Postage dies

Stay tuned for more swaps tomorrow! 

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March Specials: 

See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

*current host code link:  ZQW9KYDC or ZDUGF6KY

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Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

with online orders over $55 in March

All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

These In Colors are retiring and will be while supplies last next week!

Every year we retire 5 of our In Colors to make room for 5 new colors!  These colors will be on the Last Chance list later this month! 

PLEASE do not wait to order them if you really want or need any of the In Color products.  Yes; it's possible some may be discounted once the list comes out but many times they have a small supply and they run out of stock within hours of the list coming out. 

So if you need ink refills to match your ink pads, Blends, designer paper or card stock do not wait!  Order them before the list comes out. 

Below are the links to many of the retiring products.  

2020-2022 In Color™ 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 153074

Price: $9.00

2022–2024 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper - 161645

Price: $12.50

2022–2024 In Color Stampin' Write Markers - 161693

Price: $17.50

2020-2022 In Color™ 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock - 153076

Price: $12.75

2022–2024 In Color™ 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Textured Specialty Paper - 161747

Price: $11.00

Parakeet Party Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 159209

Price: $5.00

Sweet Sorbet Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 159217

Price: $5.00

Starry Sky Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 159213

Price: $5.00

Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 159215

Price: $5.00

Tahitian Tide Classic Stampin' Ink Refill - 159211

Price: $5.00

Sweet Sorbet 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon - 162558

Price: $8.00

Sweet Sorbet 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159268

Price: $10.00

Parakeet Party 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159259

Price: $10.00

Starry Sky 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159263

Price: $10.00

Orchid Oasis 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159267

Price: $10.00

Tahitian Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock - 159261

Price: $10.00

 

 

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March Specials: 

See over 20 brand new Online Exclusive products here!

*current host code link:  ZQW9KYDC

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Get a free package of Rainbow Dots

with online orders over $55 in March

All online orders in March will receive this free Hot Air Balloon tutorial with 8 projects!

Exciting 'Stock up' Seasonal Sale starts Tuesday!

From 14–16 November 2023, you can save on these items from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog:

• 10% off ribbons and trims
• 15% off inks, markers & ink refills
• 20% off papers

*I don't have an exact product list yet; but am assuming papers includes designer papers and card stock. We'll know for sure on Tuesday, the 14th when the items show at a discount in my store. 

This is a great time for you to get crafting supplies in colors you’ve been craving. Or stock up on paper crafting essentials—every cute card starts with cute paper!

Start making your list and save on colors & products you've been wanting.

Have fun shopping & please use a host code!

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November Specials: 

Host codes: 4GHXYSDQ or 4D2ZDS6Q

Click on the photo below to see all of the new online products

A Stunning fall card with Gorgeous Garden; with a video tutorial and free project sheet!

Check out this fabulous, colorful autumn card we made at my September card clubs!  

We added fall colors to the die-cut using Blending brushes. 

This die-cut is in the Gorgeous Garden dies seen here.  This is the leaves die and there is also a floral option as shown below. 

**Check out these other projects featuring these dies - here and here.

If you're interested in these dies now is a great time to purchase them.  Add on another item or two and you'll qualify to receive a Mystery Box from me!  *see details below

The card base is Vanilla as well as the die-cut.  Ink colors include: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wheat.

We started with the two darkest colors - Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, adding a few splotches of color leaving many open areas for the remaining two colors. I prefer to add the lightest color of Wild Wheat last, so it can fill in any open areas without covering up the previous colors. 

Watch the video here or scroll down to see it below.  

The stamps & leaf die-cuts are from the Autumn Leaves bundle seen here.  It's a big favorite of mine this season.  

The die-cut is almost the entire card front except for a thin edge. I added a strip of Cherry Cobbler to the left side. The greeting is stamped on a Tailored Tags die-cut. The leaves are from both foil and Oxidized Copper papers.  *The Oxidized Copper paper is back in stock! 

**Here's the free project sheet for this pretty card:  Download Sept '23 Autumn Leaves card

Below is the video tutorial for this card; and another autumn-themed fun fold card as well.

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October Specials: 

Amazing Starter Kit choices! 

Choose one and enjoy the 20% discount on all future orders! Click here

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*current host code: W99E4KPB or VEH4FKBV

*Get free glitter gems with online orders over $55 (Please use a host code)

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Get a Mystery Box full of Stampin' Up! supplies while they last!

Each box contains from $180-200 in retired products (new or lightly used)

1. Place an online Stampin' Up! order over $75 (before tax & shipping) using one of my current host codes to reserve a Mystery Box. *Host code links - W99E4KPB or VEH4FKBV
2. Send me the $14 shipping fee (PayPal or Venmo). 
3. I'll send you your Mystery box via Priority Shipping! 

Check out these Cheerful Daisy projects; WOW!!

Each month I ask one of my Flowerbug's Team to volunteer as our Artist of the Month.  For August it was Barb who chose the Cheerful Daisy bundle seen here.  They receive the bundle from me free and in exchange I ask them to create a minimum of 5 projects with it.  She did a fabulous job!!  

This first card is a super neat fun fold card showing off the Countryside Corners dies seen here. 

She cased it from Debbie Henderson.  The designer paper is Countryside Inn. Stamps include Cheerful Daisies and Sentimental Park

Measurements: 

• Navy cardstock - 4 1/4" X 10 1/2" score at 3 1/2" X 7"
• Designer paper layers - 3 1/4" X 4"
• Largest White Countryside Corner die-cuts are 4 1/2" tall
• Designer Paper Countryside Corner die-cuts are 4" tall

Next is a pretty card with a simple addition of a triangle cut of the Masterfully Made designer paper. 

She textured the Berry Burst layer with the Exposed Brick embossing folder before adding it to the Navy card base. The daisy is heat embossed with White embossing powder.  

Next is a great desk calendar - these are fabulous gifts for just about anyone! 

Measurements:

• Moody Mauve Card base is 4 1/4" X 11" score and fold at 5 1/2"
• Calendar base 4 1/4" X 5" score at 1", 2 1/2" and 4".  Add to the inside bottom of the card base. 
• Designer paper 4" X 5 1/4"
• Calendar layer 3 1/2" X 2 3/4" (add 1/2" to the size of your calendar

You can purchase these calendars online.  They're called 'mini tear off calendars'.  

 

See this bundle here. 

I'll share more of her beautiful projects tomorrow. 

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September Specials: 

 *current host code: WXX6RCHA or MYF6MXAG

*Get a free 6 card kit with orders over $55 (Includes card bases, coordinating envelopes, Memories & More cards, gems & more) 

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NEW Designer papers released September 6th!  While supplies last!

Cool Chevron fun fold with a free project sheet & video tutorial

Tomorrow is the last day to redeem your Bonus Coupons for orders placed in July. 

Don't let them go to waste!  Order here today!

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I was inspired to make this fun chevron card fold when my friend Susie Wood shared hers with me.  It's a neat way to use your scraps of designer paper for a unique card front.  See hers here.  

I chose to use the Botanically Inked designer paper for my cards.

I made one before and one during a recent live video. See it here.  

I also created a project sheet with photos and measurements for you to print out.  I'm doing this for all of my video projects now! Download Chevron Designer Paper project sheet  

I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

Follow me on Facebook to watch my weekly Tuesday lives here. And my YouTube channel here! 

Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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August Specials: 

 *current host codes: GRWNYQ6K

Free Gift with orders in August: 

Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

The more you order the more cards you get!

*cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

**Redeem your Bonus coupons in August! 

Inked Botanicals Diagonal Z-fold card; with a free printable project sheet!

Each month at my local Card Clubs we make at least one fun fold card.  Here's the  pretty card we made in August: 

It's called a Diagonal Z-fold card.  You might think it looks a bit intimidating but it's really not.  I shared how to make it in a recent video seen here.  Plus I have a free project sheet for you as well!  Download Diagonal Z-fold card

I textured the Lost Lagoon layer with either the 3D Basics folders or the Painted Texture 3D folder.  

My colors include Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and White with a bit of Vellum added with the die-cut leaf (Gorgeously Made dies).  The other sprig and leaf are from the Bough punch (temporarily out of stock). 

Below is the template I made.  You start out with an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock.  Make a mark at 3" down from the upper right and 3" up from the lower left.  Cut in half on the diagonal.  

Then place the flat side of the card stock on your paper trimmer or scoring board and score at 4 1/4" and 8".  That's it!  

To create the diagonal layers for each area you start with full rectangles like a normal card and cut off the upper portion at an angle. Measurements are given in the project sheet above.  

I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

Follow me on Facebook to watch my weekly Tuesday lives here. And my YouTube channel here! 

Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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August Specials: 

 *current host codes: GRWNYQ6K

Free Gift with orders in August: 

Get a pack of at least 5 beautiful cards with orders over $50 this month. 

The more you order the more cards you get!

*cards are previous card kits to go; over the top and many fun folds.  

**Redeem your Bonus coupons in August!