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Glue stands are back! And last chance for October card kits!

Our Multipurpose Glue holders are back in stock again!  

Here are the colors available:   Dark Blue, Pewter, Turquoise, Pink & Black.  Quantities are limited!

Order yours here.  Only available inShipping is calculated on the site.  Orders ship out within a few days of purchase.  

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Tuesday is the last day to get in on either of my October card kits to go. 

Above is the Plaid Tidings kit which includes the Plaid Tidings designer paper, embroidered ribbon and Sequins for Everything. It includes $20 in product BEFORE tax & shipping, the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  Cost is just $28 plus shipping.  Go here to get one; there's just two left! Or choose the PDF tutorial option. 

This is the Heartwarming Hugs Christmas Fun-Fold cards kit.  It also includes $20 in product including the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper, Real Red 3/8" satin ribbon and Red rhinestones!  You'll also receive the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  

It's $28 plus shipping.  Go here order this one; there's just one left!. If you don't want the pre-cut kits you can also purchase the pdf tutorials for these and lots more!

I get lots of great feedback on my pre-cut kits.  Most people find crafting very enjoyable when things are prepped and designed for them!  Remember they include all die-cut or punched pieces. 

Here's what they're saying about my kits:  

• I love your card ideas and I appreciate all the work that goes into creating the classes.  I love that every thing is supplied!!  Cutting the DSP with our great paper cutter is no problem!! Thanks for doing this!!!
• I just loved these.  Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas!!!  This class was so much fun!! 
• I had purchased the tutorial from you and had a class on Saturday.  Everyone really loved it.
• Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.
• I made all the cards, and had a great time.  I loved all the different folds and color choices.  Thanks for making my week!

 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap.  They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!  

First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now.  This Designer paper is on sale right now.  Click here to see all 15 papers! 

Measurements:

• Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
• Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
• White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"

Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.  

Measurements: 

• Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
• White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
• Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3" 

I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards.  I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Gift Wrapped Fun Fold card!

Look at this super cute Fun Fold card featuring the Gift Wrapped bundle seen here! 

I LOVE the bright, eye-catching colors she choose; Granny Apple Green & Poppy Parade.  Can you see that she used both the Light & Dark colors in these Blends markers?  

She also used the Wink of Stella on the punched bow and 'ribbon' on the front. See that cute baby tag?  That's part of the punch too! 

Can you see how the front flap catches on the greeting on the left?  Love this! 

Measurements: 

• Granny Apple Green 4 1/4" X 8 1/4" and 3" X 6" scored at 3" and two 1/2" X 2 3/4" strips and a 1" X 1 1/4" piece for the greeting layer
• Poppy Parade 2 3/4" square
• Whisper White 4" X 5 1/4" plus a 2 3/4" square for inside the smaller flip area and scraps for the Tasteful Labels die-cut, and ribbon punches. 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Trio of Celebrate Sunflowers cards with video & an easy highlighting technique!

Look at these gorgeous sunflower cards!  They were a big hit at my Card Clubs this month.  They could chose between Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral ink for their sunflower. 

We sponged each sunflower leaving the center without color except for a bit of Crumb Cake Blends marker.  I know it might not be realistic but I like the pop of White in the center for brightness. 

Check out the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle here. 

Then we used White Craft ink and Blender pens to highlight a few petals here and there on the sunflowers.  It's super easy! I created a video below so you can see how it's done. 

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scraps for die-cuts
  Whisper White 3 1/2" X 4 3/4", plus a 3 1/2" piece for sunflower
  Early Espresso 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"
  In Good Taste DSP 1 3/4" X 4 3/4"

 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Triangle DSP cards with video

If you want to make quick yet fabulous cards join me every other Monday night for Stamp with Me Live on Facebook.  It's the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm CT here. 

I tend to focus on using Designer Paper but sometimes it's just a great layout or a new technique.  I share the projects & measurements on Saturdays so you can prep your supplies and stamp right along with me. 

I used the Gilded Autumn specialty designer paper(sadly it's on back order right now though) and the Celebration Tidings bundle seen here. 

Here's the FB live replay video on these pretty cards we made last Monday night.  

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Current Host code is HYSHW6QB

Today;s the last day to get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

Wow! Check out the Magic in This Night Samplers! Remember Punch Art Wednesday?

If you've followed me for awhile you may remember I used to do a Punch Art Wednesday post almost every week!  I loved creating things with punches.  But I've gotten away from that since my business has grown. But I think you'll find some great punch art in these projects!

My Flowerbug's Team decided to do a Halloween sampler swap for a home decor piece.  We chose to use the Magic in This Night designer paper as our theme & colors.  I had enough pieces to create 2 of them. Look at these!  

Isn't it incredible?  Each so unique and all together create a fabulous home decor piece! 

These 3" squares are adhered to a full 12" sheet of the Magic in This Night designer paper. I'll try to give some details on these squares. 

I created the banners from the Word Wishes dies in White card stock.  I sponged the upper and lower areas with Pretty Peacock & Cajun Craze inks.  I stamped spider webs from the Banner Year stamp set on the White strip. 

A mummy made from sponged White CS strips, a sponged night sky & masked moon with fussy cut bats from the Designer Paper and a punched cat on a Metallic Mesh ribbon background.

An owl from the Have a Hoot bundle, a punched pumpkin with the Playful Alphabet BOO and another owl on a Cobweb textured background with Black Glimmer branches.

Below is an entirely different sampler!   

These sampler squares are adhered to a 12 X 12" sheet of Pretty Peacock card stock. 

From left to right; the first one is made with the Ghoulish Goodies stamp set, second is from the Banner Year and far right are bats fussy cut from the Designer Paper. 

Left is a tag made with the Banner Year stamp set, the cat is on a die-cut from the Sweet Silhouettes dies & a textured brick 'wall' and last on the right is a punched ghost made with the Tulip punch!  The eyes are from the 0's in the Playful Alphabet dies and the greeting from Hallows Night Magic set.

I LOVE seeing what my talented Team members create for our swaps.  If you'd like to join my Team we'd love to have you; whether you like to swap or not!  Click here to purchase the starter kit!  The Get & Go Promotion is a fabulous deal and it ends in just 6 days!!  Read about it here. 

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Current Host code is HYSHW6QB

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

Love of Leaves Fun-Fold card with video!

Check out this fun diagonal fun-fold card!  It features the Love of Leaves bundle and the Gilded Autumn Specialty designer paper. 

I used the colors in the designer paper; Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Mint Macaron & Vanilla.  Check out the measurements below:

I absolutely love the stitched details in the Stitched Leaves dies!  They're amazing and really add to the finished project. 

I'm featuring this gorgeous designer paper in my September Cards kit to go.  Check it out here and opt in by Sunday the 20th! You get $20 in product and 10 pre-cut cards for just $28.00!  They feature fall colors with a few unique folds too.

Watch the video below to get some quick tips on making this pretty fall themed card. 

 

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Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

 

Wow! Halloween Scenic cards with Life is Beautiful stamp set with video!

I am pretty pleased of these two cards I shared on Facebook Live yesterday.  I've been wanting to make some spooky Halloween cards with my Life is Beautiful stamp set and think they turned out amazing, IF I do say so myself!  

This first one features a bright, white moon with a halo of purple around it.  I used a 2" circle punched 'mask' and sponged the Rich Razzleberry and Pacific Point background.  You can get my easy sponging tips in the video below. 

Here I created a window scene with the Stitched Rectangle and Plaid Builder dies.  I share my quick method of creating this window in the video below. 

I LOVE creating scenes with sponged backgrounds and the Life is Beautiful stamp set is perfect for it!  I used the following inks on the card above: Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Black, Craft White and Pretty Peacock. 

Do you like the White clouds?  I used the same image on the ground as I did on the clouds.  Love the versatility of this stamp! The pumpkins and greeting are from the Banner Year stamp set. 

The colors above are Smoky Slate, Black and Pumpkin Pie.  I used a bit of Magic in This Night DSP, the Cobweb embossing folder and Plaid Builder, Stitched Rectangles and Ornate Frames dies.  The little birds are from the Mountain View stamp set. 

I hope you enjoy watching the video below!  

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Current Host code is HYSHW6QB

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

 

Customize your cards with the Playful Alphabet!

Who doesn't like a customized card WITH your name on it!  You won't find that at Hallmark!  Use the Playful Alphabet dies to create a one of a kind card. 

I made this for my granddaughter Eliza. She is almost 7 and loves anything with her name on it. 

The color palette was chosen by the designer paper Playing with Patterns.  It's full of bright, unique colors and patterns.  In fact, behind her name is a piece of the paper.  The gradation of colors sure fits the card well doesn't it?  

I used the Stitched Nested Label dies.  I cut out the letters from the White die-cut and popped that up over a strip of the DSP.  I added some Seal Plus to the bottom edge and pressed my ribbon onto that in small loops.

Her favorite color is turquoise; just like mine!  I chose two pieces of Designer paper for the card front and separated them with a strip of Crushed Curry.  You can see these products below in my store. 

• Playful Alphabet dies
• Playing with Patterns 6 X 6" DSP
• Playing with Patterns Resin Dots
• Stitched Nested Label dies 

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Current Host code is HYSHW6QB

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!