Flowerbug's Inkspot

Dainty Flowers cards with time saving tips!

I made this pretty card in just a few minutes with 1/8 of a 12 X 12" piece of the Dainty Flowers designer paper.  That means you can get 8 cards from each sheet! 

I made the first cut across at 5 1/2".  Then cut each piece at 3" wide.  This gorgeous print is just one of many in this pack.  It's free with any $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion from January 5th - February 28th.  See it here. 

   

If you don't have the ribbon color you want, color it with a Blends marker.  Our Blends markers come in a 2-pack of light and dark; try both to see which one fits your needs.  And did you know that if you go over it more than once you can get a darker shade?  This works on both paper AND ribbon! 

If you're making multiples of the same card AND heat embossing why not stamp & heat emboss multiples at the same time?  

I inked the greetings (from Dainty Delight) in Versamark ink and stamped on the Old Olive CS. Then covered in White embossing powder before heat embossing with the Heat Tool.  Now I could trim them into strips for my cards.  

Tip; you cannot do an entire page at once or the ink dries before you can get powder on it.  I did 4-5 at a time and it works fine.  It all depends on how fast you can cover it with powder.  

**Before stamping I swiped my card stock with the embossing buddy. This is an anti-static bag that prevents excess powder from sticking where you don't want it.  The embossing buddy is included in our Embossing Additions Tool Kit seen here. 

You can see more cards in this video I shared on Tuesday.  Click here or on the photo below: 

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!

Free Shipping TODAY; get those items you want and save $$

Today is a day of FREE Shipping for orders over $75! December 15th only!  

Choose a free stamp set with a $55 online order using this ordering link.  

Go here to shop and I'll send you one. 

Orders over $55 after I run out of the card kits will receive a choice of stamp sets - Amazing Phrases or Special Moments. 

I don't think I shared these cards yet; they're made with the pretty Framed Florets bundle seen here.  It's part of the Fitting Florets collection.  The bundle will return in the Spring catalog in January. 

It is currently available along with the pretty Fitting Florets designer paper.  This paper is available while supplies last or through January 4th. 

For the card below I stamped the floral and leaf images in Black Memento ink and colored them in with Blends markers.  The colors are Fresh Freesia with Granny Apple Green. 

The sentiment on the Black oval is heat embossed with White embossing powder.  I love the striking look of white on black! 

The next card uses the same sentiment and more of the Framed Florets dies including the pretty leaves.

Details:

• The embossing folder is the Whimsical Woodland 3D seen here; it's on sale for $4 while supplies last.
• The Cherry Cobbler frame die-cut is cut from the Festive Foils specialty paper seen here; it's also discounted from $10 to $4, while supplies last.  
• Colors include Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, White & Cherry Cobbler. 
• I colored the White crinkled ribbon with a Cherry Cobbler Blends marker.  I love using Blends markers to color my ribbons! 

Here's a video where I shared multiple projects with this pretty collection. 

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Clearance Rack Refresh!

Last Chance list is here!  

Order online using the links below:

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Get a FREE stamp set of your choice from me with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

FREE Shipping tomorrow!! Best Witches & Bewitching projects - amazing Halloween cards!

Tomorrow there is FREE Shipping on all orders over $75!!! 

It's a great time to get those items on your wish list or from the Holiday Catalog. 

Local gals, let me know if you need anything; I'll be ordering in the evening.

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My Flowerbug's Team amazes me with their incredible card swaps; each and every month their cards are super fabulous!  I shouldn't be surprised at this point!  

Our September Team card swap featured Halloween or Fall cards and I'll be featuring them for the next several days.  

Annette made this first card with the Best Witches stamp set seen here.  Look at her amazing coloring!

The colors include Highland Heather, Black & a bit of Granny Apple Green on the frog.  She used Blends markers for her coloring.  Love that face!

The designer is our Black & White Designs from the Holiday catalog.  The circles are from the Layering Circles dies. 

It's also a fun fold 'latch' card!  Here's the inside view: 

Measurements:

• Highland Heather: Card base 6 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  Side flap is3 1/2" square
• Black: 2 3/4" X 3 1/4" & 2" X 5 1/4"
• DSP: 1 3/4" X 5"
• White: front is 2 1/2" X 3", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"

In the photo below you can see how the right panel is 'latched' with the layered circle greeting to keep it closed.  

Next is a super cute card made by Candace with the Bewitching punch bundle seen here.  Unfortunately the punch is unavailable right now but it will be back!  I just love her playful circles layout! 

She used Gorgeous Grape, Pumpkin Pie, Black & Granny Apple Green.  She cut off the front flap with the Border Basics dies and added a strip of Gorgeous Grape with the same die-cut edge.  

The way she added the boots to be under the hat with this fold is genius!  

Measurements:

• Grape card base 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" plus a 3/4" X 5 1/2" strip for the zigzag die-cut border 
• White is 5 1/4" X 7" scored at 4 1/8"
• Circles are all die-cuts from the Stylish Shapes dies!  

Don't you agree that these cards are amazing!?  I'm so proud to share the creativity of my Flowerbug's Team!  More to come tomorrow!  

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October Specials

Starter Kit special! Get $155 in product for just $99

Free Shipping Tuesday October 4th! 

Order online here

Host code links: KSAEED9Y or JPJ4FKYJ

Get a free embellishment from me with online orders over $50!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Apple Harvest Fun Fold card with video tutorial

We made this sweet Apple Harvest card at my card clubs in September.  I love the bright colors paired with Black! 

The colors include Parakeet Party, Real Red and Black.  As you can see I gave them a choice of apple images on the front. The left card above has the large apple bunch and the right card below has a pair of apples with blossoms.  And inside the card is a single apple. 

The Apple Harvest stamp set is in the 2022 Holiday catalog.  The new Apple Blossom dies that coordinate with it are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here. 

All were colored with Blends markers - Parakeet Party, Crumb Cake & Sweet Sorbet.  I added a bit of color lifter on the large red apples to achieve a look of shine & reflection. In the video here I share a few other tips on using our Blends markers. 

This card fold is super simple.  Just add an extra score line to your Black card base.  

Measurements:

• Black - 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
• Parakeet Party 5" X 3 3/4", circle is 2 1/2"
• Cottage Gingham DSP 4" X 3"
• White 3/4" X 5" strip & 5 1/4" X 4" inside 

Click on the video below to see how it's done as well as tips on coloring with our Blends markers. 

 

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September Specials

New weekly deals come out on September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd! 

Order online here

Host code links: KSAEED9Y or JPJ4FKYJ

Get free cards from me with online orders!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

A new fun fold card with This Birthday Piggy; join me Live tonight!

We're making this cool fun fold card tonight on my Stamp with Me live here on Facebook. It's called a 'pillar' fold card.  Join in and watch or prep your pieces and stamp along with me Live. 

I'm featuring the This Birthday Piggy bundle seen here.  You can get them separately also, but you won't save the 10% then.

The stamp set is in the 2022-23 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog seen here.   These coordinating dies are available in September with our Perfect Partners promotion.  See them here.   

The side pillars fold in toward the middle so it fits in a standard A2 size envelope.  

My colors include Polished Pink, Parakeet Party, White & Black.  The designer paper on the sides is our Black & White designs seen here. 

I used our Blends markers to color the images - Polished Pink, Flirty Flamingo, Basic Gray & Parakeet Party.  

See those neat confetti pieces?  Those are actually 'windows' die-cut in the White CS so the Pink CS shows through.  They're part of the Playful Piggy dies. Same with the grass, banner and pennants.  The stars are punched with the Witch Hat punch. 

Join me here tonight at 7:30 pm CT. 

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September Specials

New weekly deals come out on September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd! 

Order online here

Host code links: KSAEED9Y or JPJ4FKYJ

Get free cards from me with online orders!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Use the stamp in a new way on this card! Hello Harvest projects & video.

Here's a pretty card I shared on last week's FB live video; it features the Hello Harvest bundle. 

I cased the idea from my friend Dawn Olchefske; changing it up a bit.  The main floral image is stamped twice (once upside down) and the greeting covers where they meet.  You can see this image in the stamp set below. 

It might look like there's an entire strip of designer paper under the main card layers.  But it's just a few small pieces of the Rustic Harvest DSP at the top & bottom of the Vanilla card. Check out the Hello Harvest bundle here.  

I colored the floral image in with Blends markers in Daffodil, Fresh Freesia, Light Old Olive and Calypso Coral.  I also added a bit of color to the pretty greeting banner.  

Measurements are: 

• Vanilla 5 ½” X 8 ½”, 3 ½” X 4 ½” & scrap for greeting
• Espresso 3 5/8” X 4 5/8”
• DSP is 1” X 2 ¼”

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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September Specials

New weekly deals come out on September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd! 

Order online here

Host code links: KSAEED9Y or JPJ4FKYJ

Get free cards from me with online orders!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

24 hr Stamp Sale Thursday, Sept 15th!! Last of the Bewitching projects too

Get ALL of the stamps in the Annual Catalog at 15% off!  That's every stamp set except the host sets!  It's one day only, Thursday, September 15th.  

Download the 24 hour stamp sale flyer to see the prices & discounts.  

You can also take advantage of the Weekly Deals at the same time!  See them here.  

Don't forget that you'll get a bunch of free hand made cards from me as a gift for your order.  The more you order, the more cards you'll receive! 

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I've been sharing projects Annette made as part of my Team's Artist of the Month series.  My Flowerbug's team members have a chance to opt in to create projects featuring a stamp set or bundle they choose.  They get to keep the product for creating project for our group.  

She chose the Bewitching Bundle from our 2022 Holiday catalog seen here. 

She made a slimline card from Gray Granite cardstock and added three of our newest In colors.

She stamped each one in Black Memento ink and colored each one with Blends markers.  They're popped up on stitched White squares from the Stylish Shapes dies.  

She also added trim from the Silver Mesh ribbon.  Love the spiders hanging in each frame!  

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Next up is a sweet treat bag with Starry Sky.  You can find these bags in our 2022 Holiday catalog on page 35. These bags have star cutouts that make it easy to add color by inserting a piece of paper behind.  Here she added some 2022-24 In Color glimmer paper.  

She tied the bag closed with Silver Mesh and 1/8" Starry Sky metallic ribbons.  Love the many rhinestones on the hat!  

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I hope you enjoyed all of her projects. If you missed them, click on the heading of this blog and scroll back to see each one.

She showcased the Bewitching bundle wonderfully!!

After seeing these fabulous projects I had to get this bundle!  

 

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September Specials

New weekly deals come out on September 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd! 

Host codes: F2SVBTAV or KSAEED9Y

Get free cards from me with online orders!

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Unique Silver & Gold Designer Paper technique ideas with video!

I played with the Silver & Gold Designer Series Paper on this week's FB Live and this is one of my favorite projects: 

My goal was to share different ways to add color to this pretty metallic themed paper.  for this card I used our Water Brushes and our 2022-24 In Color ink.  I filled the water brush with water, using the largest brush, added a wash of four of the five colors.  

This card layout is one referred to as the Stack & Cut technique.  You start out with at least 2 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5" and cut using the template below.  It's so easy and is a fabulous way to showcase your designer paper.  

The sentiment is from the Amazing Phrasing stamp set - a free choice from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This stamp set is free with any $100 Stampin' Up! order.  See all of the Sale-a-Bration free choices here.  

If you want either of these products why not take advantage of my BOGO sale and get free products from me with our purchase.  You'll still get New products from Stampin' Up! but also get to choose from my big bunch of retired Stampin' Up! products.  See details below, or view them all in my two albums here on my FB page.  

Here's the video to see how it's done.  Click on the photo below.  

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August Specials

My BOGO sale started Sunday but I have LOTS left to choose from. 

See everything available here - click on the 2 BOGO photo albums

Or watch the video here.  Basically for every $ you spend online you get my retired items FREE!

Please use a host code when ordering: YFR367QW

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

Get my Holiday Designer Paper share; contact me here  

A CUTE Kite Delight card idea; shared in a video with blending & coloring tips

Here is another playful card made with the Kite Delight stamp set in the 2022 January-June Stampin' Up! catalog.  

I used a Blending Brush and Coastal Cabana ink to create a soft sky background.  Then the kite tails were stamped using Black Memento ink and colored in with Blends markers.  Each kit was stamped using the coordinating color of card stock - Highland Heather, Daffodil Delight and Coastal Cabana.  They are fussy cut since there is not a set of dies to match.  I don't mind this at all since they're easy to cut out. 

This stamp set is NOT carrying over into the new catalog and will retire at the end of May. See it here:

I used the Pick a Banner punch on the Highland Heather greeting banner.  The banner & kits are all popped up on Stampin' Dimensionals. 

I also created two other cards during the video.  See all three cards below:

Click on the photo below to watch the video! 

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In color Bundle special offer through May 7th!  Click here. 

Just a few more days for the retiring list!

Many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 

Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

Host codes: QHCSU9RX

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive free In Color jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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