Flowerbug's Inkspot

Grab this deal while it lasts! Choose two or more kits and I'll add a free stamp set surprise!

I have excess inventory of these three card kits to go so I'm offering a special through July 15th. 

I'll add a free, new stamp set (it's a surprise) to your package with the purchase of any 2 or more pre-cut kits in my Shop.  *see them all here

Remember these kits include the following:

• approximately $20 in Stampin' Up! products - such as designer paper, envelopes, ribbons, twine and embellishments
• free PDF tutorial - a $15 value alone!
• pre-cut (punched or die-cut) pieces
• These are not pre-stamped; most need greetings and ink to complete

1. This first set features the Stampin' Up!'s 2022-24 In Colors.  There's no measuring or cutting needed to finish these colorful cards; just stamp & assemble!  *see it here

2. Next is a wonderful set of unique cards featuring the Ready to Ride specialty designer paper.  You'll love making these cards for both guys or gals!  

You'll need a paper trimmer (for the designer paper only), adhesives, Black ink, greetings and a paper snips to complete the cards.  See it here

3. And this one is a favorite; the Enjoy the Adventure cards & envelopes kit.  I just love the colors and the fact that it's the cards are all occasion with no stamping needed!  

This kit includes 1/2 pkg. of Enjoy the Adventure Memories & More cards & envelopes plus the coordinating Enjoy the Adventure card pack.  These are 4 X 6" cards! You'll also receive a share of both Black gingham ribbon & basic rhinestones.  See it here.

 

Don't forget that today is the last day of June and that means our designer paper and Starter Kit+ deals are almost over!  

June Specials end today!

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

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WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls in June with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Join+ Promo ends tomorrow! Plus a neat layout for double-sided designer paper

Tomorrow is the last day to take advantage of our June promotions.  

The Starter Kit+ promotion includes $155 in products of your choice for just $99 and free shipping too! 

Remember that even though this is a starter kit deal, you are not obligated to hold events or 'sell' products.  You can simply enjoy the discount on Stampin' Up! products as long as you wish. When you're done ordering you just stop.  Simple!

My Team loves being a part of both Stampin' Up! and my group! I have a variety of demonstrators on my Team; from happy shoppers to those who hold classes & events. They enjoy lots of perks and a fabulous community of like minded stampers.  Message me with any questions.   Click here.

The other awesome promotion is our designer paper sale - all regular designer papers in the Annual Catalog plus one Online Exclusive choice are 15% off.  June is the time to get your favorites while their on sale! See them all here. 

Monday night I had my monthly Stamp with Me Live and made this neat card featuring the Inked Botanicals designer series paper. 

It's such a neat card layout that truly makes the most of double sided designer series paper; showing both sides.  This Inked Botanicals DSP is on sale now; see it here. Scroll down a bit to see the video & measurements.  

Here are a few more:

The left card above is made with the Delightfully Eclectic paper seen here and the right is made with the Masterfully Made designer paper seen here. 

I used the Kindest Expressions stamp set for the greetings and the Stylish Shapes and Countryside Corners dies.  

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• Cardstock layer 5 1/4" X 4"
• Designer paper - 4 pieces at 2 1/2" X 1 7/8", cut each in half on the diagonal.  
• greeting sentiment piece and small strip for a banner 

Here are all three cards I share in this video here.  I challenge my viewers to create a card using this layout and share it by July 23rd.  I'll draw a name or two for a door prize!  Go here to post yours.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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June Specials - ends soon!

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Another way to use the Border Basics dies - cut once for two card front!

Here's the third card I made for last week's live video; it also features the Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

My colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Cherry Cobbler and White.   The flowers in this pretty designer paper are so real; you almost want to touch them.  

You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

The photo below shows both cards made with the same designer paper.  I loved this pattern so well I didn't change it up for the second card. 

The greeting and hearts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here.  

The pretty scalloped stitched border is made with the Border Basics dies seen here. Start with a piece of White card stock measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and cut it in half with the scalloped die-cut.  Now you have the start for two cards! 

Below are all three cards made with this three products, all seen on the video below. 

You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Cut once for two card fronts with the Border Basics dies; video tips & tutorial too

I shared one of the cards I made in last week's video and here's another one. Both feature the same three products: Masterfully Made designer paper, Wanted to Say dies and the Border Basics dies.  

I used the White die-cut leftover from the card I shared yesterday on this card; basically getting two cards from one die-cut!

The Border Basics dies are wonderful and so versatile since they die-cut the stitched edge on both sides.  Below is a photo of the inside of the card: 

The Celebrate, Happy Birthday, stars and present die-cuts are all from the Wanted to Say dies seen here: 

Here are both cards I shared; each with a different piece of the Masterfully Made CS.  As you can see I added a thin line of card stock to rest the 'Celebrate' die-cut on. I love the effect!

You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

The photo below shows both cards; one cut for two card front! 

I cut the right side of the card front off (on the left card) and used that piece on the card on the right. Essentially I cut the card front in half and added it to the card on the right, adding DSP underneath to show off the angles.  One cut; two cards!  

You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Masterfully Made & Wanted to Say quick card ideas with video tips

And our annual Stampin' Sale is done!  Each June my customers and I host a paper crafting sale - this year we had 30 sellers and we had a fabulous turnout!  

That photo was just the stamps for sale; we had so much more!  I wish you could be here for it, but I know it is a long way for some to Minot, ND.  But if you're near me, plan for the weekend after Father's Day. Make a road trip if you can.  
We had one person come from St. Louis and another who was in town visiting from Peru!  They were so glad to be here for this annual event.  

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Last week I shared three card ideas featuring three products: Masterfully Made designer series paper, Wanted to Say dies and Border Basics dies. Here's one of them:

The Masterfully Made designer paper features a torn edge look to a few of the sheets.  I chose this one because of it's beautiful colors.  I added Berry Burst, Fresh Freesia and Azure Afternoon in the die-cuts from the Wanted to Say dies.  This set of dies has a detailed and a layered die for each set of words in the set, plus a bunch of other dies like the flowers I used here. You can see them here.

The angled border on the White card base is die-cut with the Basic Borders dies seen here.  I love these and use them often.  You can see them here.  I saved the piece I die-cut and used it on another card.  Here are both of the cards I made, using two different sheets of the Masterfully Made DSP. 

You can see this beautiful designer paper here.  It's discounted in June; down to $10.62.

As you can see, there is no stamping on the front.  But I did add a greeting to the inside:

You can see how I made this card on the video here.  Or click on the photo below to watch. Remember to follow me on Facebook here or on my YouTube channel here. 

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Beautiful Monochromatic card swaps using designer series paper

These are the last few swaps for our June swap theme of 'using designer paper' on a card.  

Annette created this one with the Earthen Elegance designer paper and Nature's Prints stamp set. 

It's gorgeous in our new Pecan Pie color with Very Vanilla.  There's just something about monochromatic cards! 

Measurements:

• Pecan Pie card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4", layer is 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
• Vanilla 2 1/2" X 4" and 4" X 5 1/4"
• Designer paper 2" X 5 1/4"

Next is Paula's card; it's a fun fold card featuring the Inked Botanicals designer paper. It's another monochromatic card! She folded back her front card base to show off the designer paper on the inside.  

She used the Darling Details bundle for her greeting, flowers & leaves. The greeting die-cut is made with the new Nested Essentials dies. 

Measurements:

• Lost Lagoon card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4" 
• DSP left front 1" X 5 1/4", front fold (and inside front fold) is 1 1/4" X 5 1/4" and inside is 2" X 5 1/4"
• White inside is 2" X 5 1/4" 

Love how she added designer paper everywhere!  

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Designer Paper swap card ideas by my Team

I have more Team swaps to share with you today.  Our theme for June was to feature designer series paper. 

*Remember our designer papers are all discounted in June! It's a great time to grab the packs you want.  *see them all here

First up is a gorgeous card made by Ginny featuring the Masterfully Made DSP seen here.  

She also used the coordinating bundle called Gorgeously Made seen here.  Her colors include Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Bubble Bath and a bit of vellum.  The greeting, leaves and torn notebook edge are all dies in this bundle.  

Next is a pretty birthday card made by Sharon.  She featured the Bright & Beautiful DSP seen here.  

She also used the Gold Celebrations 12 X 12 specialty paper too. See the confetti gold acetone on the blue balloon?  She also added a few dies and embossing folders as well. Natural Prints dies for the greeting and the Countryside Corners dies for the Misty Moonlight & Berry Burst die-cuts, the Basics 3D (online exclusive) and Cane Weave 3D folders 

I'll share the rest of this month's swaps tomorrow. 

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Neat Fun Fold swaps by my Flowerbug's Team

Our Team gathering and swap was this past weekend and our theme was to use designer paper.  

This first card was made by Marla and features the Countryside Inn DSP.  

It looks like an ordinary gatefold card, but it's not!  It latches closed with the heart & leaf punches on the right side! 

Measurements are as follows:

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 3" and 8 1/2"
• Designer paper is 2 3/4" X 4" on the left and 2 1/4" X 4" on the right.  *same on the inside

It's hard to tell in the photo but the top right corner of the large, layered die-cut catches under the punched pieces on the upper right of the card base.  So cool and smart!  I love it when a fun fold card stays closed easily.  

She featured the Countryside Inn designer paper seen here.  If you love blues, you need this pretty paper! And it's on sale in June - down from $12.50 to $10.62 now.   

She also added more of the pretty paper inside her card.  

Next is a sweet card by Candy - (see what I did there?)  She featured the Zoo Crew designer paper and Zany Zoo bundle. She colored each of those flowers with a Blends marker! 

It's a 'book-binding' card fold.  Start out with a 4 1/4" X 11" card base; score at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2". You'll adhere the 'binding' area down so the card opens at the 4 1/4" score line.  

Her coloring is beautiful; I believe she used Blends markers.  

The embossing folder is the Countryside Blossoms and the stitched circles and banner are from the Stylish Shapes dies. 

I'll share more team swaps tomorrow! 

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: M7SCQSVS

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Delightfully Eclectic fun fold with video & 2 other projects too

Today is a FREE Shipping day!  Woo hoo! 

One day only, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping!  

Don't miss out! Get that designer paper (on sale) and any other Annual Catalog products, Online Exclusives AND pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions too!  #BestDealEver

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Here is another fun fold card I made on last week's Tuesday video.  If you'd like to watch me live, join me on Tuesday's at 11 am CT here on Facebook or see them later on my YouTube channel here. 

This card features the Delightfully Eclectic designer paper and a favorite card theme of 'Black & White with a pop of color'.  

The pretty floral paper sheet in the Delightfully Eclectic DSP chose the color theme.  I fussy cut one of the flowers from the designer paper to add to my stitched circle die-cut.  I mimicked the dots in the DSP and used the Dots & Spots die on a piece of the Fresh Freesia card stock.  

This Delightfully Eclectic designer paper is on sale now in June.  See it here. 

The measurements are listed in the photo below.  

Here are all three of the cards I share in the video. Scroll down a bit or watch it here. 

Here's the link to see a recent video featuring this card.  I also make two other cards made with the Delightfully Eclectic designer paper.  

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host code: RH9S6G94 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!