Flowerbug's Inkspot

Crafting with You; one more way to use it!

During this week's Live video I shared how to make this cute card featuring the Crafting with You bundle seen here; new in the 2023-24 Annual Catalog. 

This card is done in Boho Blue with only white to accent it.  I stamped the background with the Cheerful Daisies stamp.  I cut a slit in the stamped & die-cut machine with a craft knife to insert the textured White layer into.  

I added a 1" strip of the new In Color 6 X 6" DSP to the White cardstock before I die-cut it with the new Countryside Corners dies.  

I shared the following photo last week to show you the newest In Colors but since I made a video showing you how to make this card I'm sharing it again now.  

Which color is your favorite?  From left to right - Pebbled Path, Copper Clay, Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve & Boho Blue. 

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  

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Offer good through May 17th  

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See 2 ways to use the new 'Crafting with You' bundle in my video

On my weekly Live video I shared two, well actually three ways to use the incredible Crafting with You bundle seen here from Stampin' Up!  It's new in the 2023-24 Annual Stampin' Up! catalog.  Here's one of them:

It's perfect for the seamstress or quilter. I couldn't resist making a card featuring some of our frequently used tools - like the paper trimmer and die-cutting machine....  

This set has so many options for crafters! It has an easel & paint brushes, yarn, embroidery hoop, sewing machine, paper crafting etc.  It's loaded!  

These cards feature TWO of our newest colors in our color families.  Left is Bubble Bath and right is Azure Afternoon.  I used Smoky Slate, White, Black and a bit of silver on my cards.  

I stamped my large white layer with the same ink as the card base and because it was a little busy I added a layer of vellum over it.  Then a stamp of Bright & Beautiful DSP before I added the textured 3" circle.  The circle also helps tone down the busy background.  

A few neat tips on this card: there are two different baskets you can add items to including the yarn, paint brushes, spools of thread or even flowers.  

I show how to make the scissors in the video.  You need to cut out two; one in black and one in silver.  Trim off the silver ends and add them over the full, black scissor die-cuts.  

For the paper crafting card I stamped the greeting on a strip of White cardstock and inserted it into the paper trimmer.  Love that the die-cut leaves this option for us.  The black 'knob' on my trimmer cuts out separately so you can add it in place as you like.  They thought of everything on this set!!

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP - all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Timeless Arrangements with Countryside Inn DSP; all new!

I've been super busy prepping for my new catalog launch party tomorrow.  If you're in or near Minot, ND please stop in at 1st Lutheran Church from 10-12:30 pm. There's lots to see!!

I always join a few online swaps so I can get great samples for my display boards. I made this pretty card for one of them.

I chose the Timeless Arrangements bundle and added squares of Countryside Inn designer series paper.  I've used this layout before and thought it would work well with the dies in the Timeless Arrangements bundle.  

Ad you can see on the dies shown below there are 4 different dies that they've added a long piece to; it's perfect to add to the stitched greeting dies for layering.  And they're spaced differently so they layer perfectly with each other!

My colors are Balmy Blue, Night of Navy with a splash of Lemon Lime Twist. I'm so glad this happy color is back in our color line! 

The new catalog goes live May 2nd; you can order from it then.  In the meantime don't forget that you are welcome to pre-order either my In Color bundle (details here) or my new Designer Paper Share (details here). 

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

In Color bundle special offer ends May 1st!

Each year with the new in colors release I offer my customers a special In Color Bundle.  I include lots of items so you have perfectly coordinating products to create with. 

I created these CUTE cards with all 5 new In Colors and the Crafting with You bundle. 

I used many products that are included in my special bundle: card stock, ink, ribbons, dots and designer series paper.  They're a great example of all you can create when your products coordinate so perfectly. 

If you look closely you can see that I stamped a background in each color of ink using the new Cheerful Daisies stamp set. 

Look at the die-cutting machine; it even has textured paper going through it!  I did that by cutting a slit with my craft knife. The large white angled die-cut is made with the new Countryside Corners dies.  

Everyone who pre-orders my In Color bundle will receive a free bonus of a ribbon share & In Color dots too!

In Colors include: Pebbled Path, Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Boho Blue & Wild Wheat

Interested in the In Color bundle? There are three choices for you through May 1st:

Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share & in Color gems. $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers - pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 - 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

*Long distance customers message me here if you'd like one of these options and I'll send you an invoice. 

Here are another fabulous group of cards with these in colors, created by Sue Stampfield. She shared these cards in a swap group I'm in with her.  She used the Circle Sayings bundle; another new product you can get on May 2nd!  *or earlier if you are a Demonstrator

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Dainty Delight swap with a few new colors!

Here's my swap for our Flowerbug's 'Fancy Border' theme.  I chose to use the returning color 'Berry Burst' with Black & White.  

The embossing folder is called Painted Texture 3D; you can see it here.

Tip: Need thread or twine to add to your card? I used thread from our White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon under my greeting.  I simply pulled one thread from the ribbon end, smoothed it out with my fingers, and would it into a circle. 

The flower & leaves die-cuts are from the Dainty Delight bundle; as well as the pretty greeting.  See it here.  The stamp set & dies are carrying over into the new Annual Catalog however they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.  

I used two NEW products on this card.  Can you spot them?  

New items: 

1. A few flowers are in one of our newest In Colors - Moody Mauve. 
2. The greeting die-cut is from the new Timeless Arrangements. 

See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  I'm so glad they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Two pretty 'Fancy Border' card swaps by my Flowerbugs

Here are the last two swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our 'Fancy Borders' swap in April. 

This first card was made by Sharon. She used the Textured Chic DSP (retired/sold out) and the Around the Bend bundle seen here.

Love the multiple curvy scalloped borders!! Her colors include Petal Pink, Soft Succulent and Calypso Coral. She also used the Two-Tone Flora bundle seen here.  This is returning in the new catalog but it will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.  

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Next is a white on white card made by Ginny.  What an elegant card!  

She used the Fern 3D folder and two sets of dies - Border Basics and Stylish Shapes. Simple & gorgeous. 

See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  I'm so glad they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Two more ideas with the Border Basics dies

Continuing on to share team swaps featuring fancy borders here is a unique card made by Paula.  I would never have thought of this!

She used the Abigail Rose Designer Paper for her card front and the Basic Border dies for her lower edge.  The retiring Harvest dies seen here(discounted to $15.20 from $38) are the flowers on the front.  She cut the front flap with the dies as well as the back card base!  So cool!  

The front flap is 2 5/8" wide.  Her card stock is Crumb Cake.  Love the brass butterflies inside!  

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Next is a pretty card made by Mary using the Sending Smiles bundle.  The stamp set & dies are carrying over into the new Annual catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off. 

She used the same exact die as Paula did above; the Basic Border dies are wonderful!   

Her colors include Fresh Freesia, Navy, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.  She also used the pretty Brass Butterflies on her card front.  

The Designer Paper is the Hues of Happiness DSP from the Annual Catalog but it's sold out now. 

See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Free Shipping today only!! Floral Gallery dies & Art Gallery set at amazing discounts

Today is FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $75; today only! 

If you dislike the added shipping costs, this is your chance to get the Stampin' Up! items on your list without that additional $$. Woo hoo!!

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Our April Team card swap theme was to use a fancy border die and here's the beautiful card Candy made:

She used the Floral Gallery stamp set and the coordinating Art Gallery dies. Both are discounted right now on the Last Chance list; while supplies last. 

The Art Gallery dies seen here are just $13.60 and were $34.  

The Art Gallery stamp set was $22 and is now just $8!!!  See it here.  Together you're saving $34.40 if you get it now on the Last Chance list. 

There are sooo many other deals like this; don't miss the discounts

PLUS FREE SHPPING TODAY!

Here measurements are:

• White card base 4 1/4" X 10 1/4" score at 5 1/2", front layer is 3" X 3 1/2"
• Evening Evergreen 3 1/4" X 3 3/4",
• Pretty Prints DSP 4 1/4" X 2 1/4" 
   

See the Basic Border dies here:  I love these dies; they're so versatile.  Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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Check out this fun & unique way to use up those card stock scraps!

Look at this gorgeous card!  It's so bright, colorful and just plain fun! I made it on this week's Live video. My theme was to feature Bermuda Bay (a favorite of mine) and some sets of retiring dies I'll miss a lot! 

I used the 'Picture This' dies seen here for the multiple circle windows.  The White delicate leaves die-cuts are from the Splendid Stems dies; which I thought were still current!  Oops! 

Isn't it striking?  It's almost like a rainbow effect with these bright colors.  I adhered 1/4" strips of card stock to another layer of White (under the White window die).  It's slightly smaller than the top one. Watch the video here to catch my tips on this technique

I used Coastal Cabana, Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody, Polished Pink and Berry Burst.  The only two colors that will be in the next catalog are Coastal Cabana and Berry Burst!  But I know we'll learn to love the new color line too.  It's always sad to say goodbye to some of our favorites.  

Next I shared a fun card featuring blues/greens and the Layering Diorama dies. They're discounted to $20.30 now. 

The other dies used are the Amazing Thanks dies seen here (these were $27 and are now just $10.80). 

And the Brilliant Wings dies shown above which include tons of butterflies in both solid and detailed dies that layer perfectly.  They were $44 and are now just $17.60.  See them here. 

Here's how I adhered the strips to the back of the White die-cut piece. I die-cut the Layering Diorama shape first and then added these strips on the back side. It's a super fun way to show off your die-cut shape and use up those scraps you just cannot throw out! 

Here are both projects shown together.  I hope this inspired you to use up some of those paper scraps you're saving for 'someday'!  

Here's the video I shared how to make the window card with the Picture This dies.  Plus two other cool projects using up card stock strips! Click on the photo below.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!  

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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