Flowerbug's Inkspot

Hey Girlfriend with a paper strips background!

Coloring these sweet girls can be intimidating but not with our Blends markers!  Look at her! 

I will admit that my friend & team member Audrey colored this one.  She shared a bunch of stamped & colored girls with me and I've made a few cards with them.  If you look closely you can see the changes in color hue that gives great dimension. Such as her skirt. See how the outside is darker than the inside?  Same with her cheeks. 

The Blends markers are fabulous tools!  

I had a bunch of colored card stock strips laying on my desk and decided to use them for a background.  I cut some into thinner strips to add interest. I did not measure; they vary in widths which adds some interest & fun.

I adhered them to a 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" piece of card stock. Then I trimmed off the excess and added the entire piece to a piece of 3 5/8" X 4 7/8" piece of Black CS before I added it to the White card base.  

This stamp set will not be carried over; it will retire in June.  You can see it here. 

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

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Hey Girlfriend for adorable images!

Has this cute stamp set caught your eye?  It's the Million Dollar stamp set for April Lopez.  It's so adorable and a blast to color too. 

Audrey, on my Flowerbug's Team is an expert at coloring and she gave me a few samples made with this set.  *All I had to do was layer it and create a finished card with her beautiful colored image!  Love that!  

I used Sahara Sand as my card base and a few 1/4" strips of Black & White. The oval greeting with a Resin Heart finished it off! 

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*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.  

More ideas with the Oh So Ombre DSP & A Touch of Ink stamp set; both FREE for just 5 more days!

The end of Sale-a-Bration is nearing and I had to get one more play in with these two amazing products. A Touch of Ink stamp set & Oh So Ombre Designer Paper.  Both of these are free with a qualifying order through February 28th.

This sliding latch card is quite unique and fun too.  My friend Karen shared it with us at a recent Team meeting and I had to learn how to make it. She found the idea from Chris Slogar.  It's so cool!

You need the Classic Label punch, Designer paper and a few punched or die-cut images for the front and inside.

I chose to use the flower and hummingbird images in this set.  I stamped the flower using both the outline and solid images.  For the hummingbird I stamped the outline image on a scrap of White CS and colored it in with Blends markers.  Then I fussy cut it out and added to the circles.  

This card is so neat!  But you'll definitely want to watch the video below to catch the important 'how to' tips.  

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Next is a fun card with a neat masking tip using the leaves in this set.  I stamped them in a 'round' to create a loose wreath. 

I chose to use the Granny Apple Green and Bermuda Bay papers and inks here.  Watch the video below to catch my matching tip to connect the four stamped leaf images perfectly.

Click on the video below to see how I made these and one more Fun Fold card! 

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February Specials:

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

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Get a free 10 cards kit when you redeem the Berry Delightful bundle from me by Sunday, February 28th.  Sale-a-Bration ends that day! 

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

 

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

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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!

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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!

Pampered Pets Easy Fun Fold card

This cute card starts out as a standard A2 card - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".  Adding just one extra score line creates this interactive, unique card! 

I used the Pampered Pets stamp set and the Playful Pets designer paper.  I colored the critters in with Blends markers and added a Playful Pets trinket with the Playful Pets trim and a glue dot. Sooo cute!

The scalloped White layer is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Real Red greeting is 1" X 4" and punched with the Lovely Labels PIck a Punch on both ends.  Note the two different ends shown above. 

The Happy Birthday greeting inside the left card is from the Best Year stamp set. 

Watch the video below to get my tips on assembly and coloring.  Measurements are listed below. 

Measurements:

• Real Red 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4", greeting strip 1" X 3 3/4"
  White inside 5 1/4" X 4", front die-cut 3 5/8" X 2 1/2"
  Black 3 3/4" X 2 5/8"
  Designer paper 1 1/4" X 5 1/4"

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 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

Origami card fold with Flowers for Every Season with video

Here's another card I made on FB live last week using the pretty Flowers for Every Season designer paper.  It's an origami fold that creates a perfect place for your stamped image in the center. 

It starts out with a 4 1/4" piece of designer series paper and you place it on a score board on the diagonal so the points are at 3" on the top and the left.  You can do this with a paper cutter too.  See here or watch the video below: 

Then you score at 1" and 1 1/2".  Rotate it and do this on all sides.  Fold as shown.  

The stamped White layer inside is 2 7/8" square.  

Below is the video for this card and another pretty one made with the Fancy Phrases stamp set. 

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Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

Beautiful Fancy Phrases cards with video!

I made this pretty card on Facebook Live last week.  It's cased from Marelle Taylor. It's close to a Black & White with a pop of color; a real favorite of mine. 

It features the lovely Fancy Phrases stamp set.  If you like flowers and like to color you'll love it! 

The scalloped die on the side is from the Painted Poppies dies.  The punches are the Label Me Fancy & Timeless Label. They layer wonderfully! 

Other products: Everyday Label punch to achieve the notched corners, Blends markers in Magenta Madness, Just Jade, Daffodil Delight and the Polka Dot Tulle ribbon.

Measurements: 

• White card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", front panel is 3" X 4" plus scraps for punch & die-cuts
• Black is 3" X 4 5/8" 

I also made a pretty Origami fold card with the Flowers for Every Season paper pack.. Here's a link to the video on Facebook or click below to watch. 

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Bonus Days are here!

 

For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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Current Host code is JFPDBTBY

Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

Order online here

 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

Accordion Style Fun-Fold card with video

Here's another easy fun fold card that shows off all sides of your designer series paper.  And uses up thin strips too! 

I made them during my weekly 'Stamp With Me' Facebook Live last week.  

I chose to use the Brights 6 X 6" designer paper pack and the Many Mates stamp set.  

Aren't they fun?  The back is flat and does not open.  You could include a full card base on it instead of a flat piece if you'd like.  I will write or sign the inside on the larger White part.

You might notice there are dots around some of the punched pieces.  I used my Blends markers to add that fun detail.  I also colored in some of the words on the greetings too.  This stamp set is fun! 

When you adhere the greeting on the front add adhesive to just the very top flap. 

Measurements:

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

next layer 5 1/4" X 4", textured

White accordion fold 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1", 2", 4" and 6"

Designer paper - 3 pieces 4" tall. 3/4", 1 1/4" and 2 3/4"

 

Supplies:

Stamps - Many Mates

Ink - Gorgeous Grape, Pacific Point, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Black Memento

Card stock - Brights DSP, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Flirty Flamingo, Daffodil Delight, Pacific Point, Black

Punches - Tailored Tag, Label Me Lovely, 2" circle, Lovely You Pick a Punch, Banner Triple

Other - Blends markers, rhinestone jewels, Dimensionals 

Below is the video for you.  Enjoy! 

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Bonus Days!

  

Get a $5 coupon to use in August with each $50 you spend in July!

Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60 that use the above host code.  This is so helpful to really know your Stampin' Up! colors! 

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 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

 

Country Club Designer Paper; make a card with NO stamping!

I have some friends who are seriously into golfing!  They golf almost daily in Arizona.  So I knew I had to send her some cards made with this Country Club designer series paper.  

Once I had it in hand I realized that one whole sheet has golf images on it!  In fact you can get 12 cards from one sheet!  Look!

I cut the image to 2 3/4" X  3 3/4" and colored it in with Blends markers.  Just like a coloring book!  Next I added a layer of card stock to it. Then added it to a piece of the Country Club designer paper along with a 1 1/4" strip of card stock.  Easy peasy!

See the Country Club suite of products here online.  It looks like all of these items are retiring including this designer paper and twine! 

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

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Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55.