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Awesome fun fold swaps by the Flowerbug's

Today I'm sharing two neat fun fold cards made by a few of my Flowerbug's for a recent card swap. Our them was to use a new 2025-27 In Color and make it a fun fold.  

First is a card made by Joan who used the new Online Exclusive set 'It's Okay' seen here.  

Her In Color is Strawberry Slush and she loves to color; as you can see!  It's a triple fold card; here's how the first panel opens:

Here are her measurements:

• card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• White opening panel 8" X 5 1/4" scored at 4"
• inside DSP - large right panel is 3 3/4" X 5", greeting strip 3 7/8" X 1", back of the front panel 3 1/4" X 2 1/4"
• front white panel 3" X 4 1/4"
• Front Strawberry panel 3" X 4 1/4"
• side strip to connect panels 3" X 1" scored in half

Isn't her coloring gorgeous?  That Bokeh DSP is perfect here!  

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Candace made this next card - a double box card! 

She used the You are Remarkable stamp set seen here.  It's a great 2-step set with lots of possibilities.  Her colors include Strawberry Slush, Black, Gray and White.  The Designer Paper is the Botanical Textures; also in our Online Store here. 

Here are her measurements:

• card base 8 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 1", 2", 3" & 4"
• Strawberry Slush textured layers - 3 at 7/8" X 5 1/4", 1 at 7/8" X 3 7/8"
• White front 2 7/8" X 3 7/8", back is 3 3/4" X 5"
• Black 2nd box layer 4 1/4" X 4" scored at 3" & 4"
• DSP 3 1/8" X 5 3/8" 

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It's here! My In Color bundle offer! Reserve yours by May 6th

Each year I offer a package deal with most of the new In Color products.  Reserve yours by May 6th!  

The advantage of my bundle is that you'll get the products all at once; there's no waiting for each color monthly.

Details:

• There are 4 colors of ink available right now. Secret Sea, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger and Darling Duckling. Cloud Cover ink pad & refill are currently unavailable. *Lost Lagoon (stamped off once) works well for Cloud Cover ink. 
• Add on 4 Blends markers and get the 5th one free! 
• The bundles will ship out around May 21st via Priority Shipping.  

Payment:

• Basic bundle is $99 and I'll pay the shipping to you!  
• Add on the 5 sets of Blends markers and it's $151.50 (one set is free and shipping to you is also free!)
• Pay via check, cash, PayPal or Zelle 

Message me here to reserve your bundle.

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April Specials

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Now you'll earn host rewards on all orders over $20!

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Get a free Botanical Textures PDF tutorial with any online order in April!

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Corners in Bloom fun fold card

I made this card for our monthly team swap using the Corners in Bloom stamp set. 

I colored the flowers in with Blends markers in Melon Mambo, Peach Pie & Granny Apple Green. The pretty greeting and die-cut are from the Mixed Labels bundle seen here. 

I added the new Bloom Impressions designer paper on the left side; a free choice with a $60 order during Sale-a-Bration.

This pretty Corners in Bloom stamp set is also free during SAB (Sale-a-Bration) - with any $120 order.  There are lots of choices you can earn free through February 28th. 

We haven't had many corner shaped stamps for a long time and now we have two!  I love the many options you have with these line art stamps. 

My colors include Peach Pie with Melon Mambo & Black. This fun fold is called a 'Joy' fold where the two flaps overlap each other. It was perfect for this stamped frame.

If you'd like the measurements for this card here's a free project sheet. Click on this link to download or print it. Download Corners in Bloom fun fold

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Unique color combo for this Humble Home card; great for Christmas or birthday!

This is one of the projects we made at my October Card Clubs. What do you think of this fun color combo? 

I used Highland Heather with Summer Splash & Black. The trees are Old Olive & Lemon Lime Twist.  

The greetings are from the Iconic Imagery bundle seen here.  I also offered a birthday version for those who didn't want a Christmas card. 

That pretty white snowfall background is made with White Craft ink and the Falling Snow stamp seen here.  It's currently out of stock but should return around November 18th. 

Here's the inside view:

For the greetings I used the Greetings of the Season & Labeled with Love sets. 

I created a free project sheet you can print or download. Click on the following link: Download Humble Home Oct 2024

Here are some of the other products I used on this card; all are from the 2024-25 Annual catalog:

• Spotlight on Nature dies
• Blends markers - Summer Splash, Granny Apple Green & Highland Heather
• Rhinestone Basic Jewels
• Silver & White 1/2" sheer ribbon 

Below is the video tutorial for this card. Click here or on the photo below to watch it. 

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       All online orders in November will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Reindeer Days suite

Pretty Z-fold with Winterly Tree Tops - free project sheet & video tutorial too

The Stamp Sale starts today and lasts through Wednesday.  Get 15% off all Annual Catalog stamp sets!  Click here to see all of our stamps.

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Today I'm sharing a beautiful card I made on my Live video last week. 

Isn't it pretty?  I used Pretty Peacock & White card stock along with a bit of Crumb Cake to pull in the colors in the bird.  The only ink I used was Pretty Peacock. 

I love the pine frame this bundle includes. I also used the Forever Forest stamp set for the trees in the background and for the inside. 

 I colored the bird with Blends markers and a Blender Pen. Since I inked the bird in Pretty Peacock ink I was able to spread that ink with a Blender Pen. It works wonderfully on water-based ink which all of our inks in our color families are.  Watch the video to see how this works. 

This neat bundle is great for all occasions and doesn't have to be used for a wintery card.  See it here. 

I created a free project sheet for this card; click on the following link to download it or print it off.  Download Winterly Tree Tops Z fold Sept club

I shared a second card using other stamps & dies in this bundle in the video. Click here to watch it and you'll see more ways to use our Blender pens with our Watercolor Pencils. 

Below is the video I shared on my Facebook page.  It's also on YouTube as well.  Follow me! 

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       All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite

Neat fun fold card with a Blends/embossing technique with Fields in Bloom; video & free project sheet too!

I really love the card I'm sharing with you today.  In addition to it being a unique fun fold there are so many great details! 

I used the Fields in Bloom & Everyday Greetings stamp sets which are both wonderful. But what makes this card so special is the technique and the fun fold. 

There is a second folded card under the window; inside the main card base.  For the window, I used the Everyday Details dies seen here.  They are in the online store now but were in last year's catalog. It creates a perfect window for the hill of flowers scene. 

I stamped the flowers and leaves images in Versamark and heat embossed them in White.  Then I used Blends markers to color the embossed flowers & leaves. This is such a fun technique and super easy too.  I love that I can get these two large images colored in multiple colors this way. Please watch the video here to see how it's done. 

It's photopolymer so you can see just where to stamp each image over the other.  Watch the video here or below to see how simple it is. 

My colors include Lemon Lolly, Shaded Spruce and a bit of Petunia Pop. Here's a shot of the window & fun fold aspect of this card.

I used the new Everyday Greetings set for my greeting images.  See it here; it's in the online store.  

I created a free project sheet for you. Click on the following link to download or print it. Download Fields in Bloom window card

Below you can see the video tutorial for this card and two more card idea for the Fields in Bloom set. 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

FREE Shipping today only! Plus another Labeled with Love card with a free printable project sheet

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Today's card is the second one I shared during last week's Live video.  I chose to feature the Labeled with Love bundle. 

There's just something classy about a mostly white card. To me it seems like there's more focus on the main element - in this card a pretty butterfly tag. And the texture is a quiet backdrop. 

Here are some of the products I used:

• Labeled with Love punch bundle seen here
• Dashing Designs 3D embossing folder seen here
• Something Fancy dies seen here

Is this your style of card?  Or is it a bit too clean & simple?  

Click on the following link to print or download the free project sheet: Download Labeled with Love tag card

Below is the video for this card and another fun fold card featuring this same bundle.  I hope you watch it AND subscribe to my YouTube Channel too! 

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July Specials:

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Spotlight on Nature fun fold card; free project sheet & video tutorial

Today I'm sharing the second card I created on last week's Live video.  Both feature new in colors and the Spotlight on Nature bundle. 

I created a free project sheet with the measurements, photos and supplies.  Click on the blue link to print or download it. Download Spotlight on Nature flap fold

The Spotlight on Nature bundle is out of stock right now but will be back in a few weeks. It is discounted an extra 10% in June for a savings of almost $6. See it here.  

This card really shows off the two embossing folders I used.  On the card below I used the Dotted Circles 3D folder seen here. It's an extra large folder (6" X 8 1/2") that has very deep texture.  It's Shy Shamrock with Pretty in Pink. The designer paper is the Unbounded Beauty. 

The card below features the Eyelet 3D folder which is quite pretty & delicate. See it here. This card is Petunia Pop with Shy Shamrock. 

Do you notice the difference in the greetings?  I fussy cut one to add to the In Color Glimmer paper and the other I simply trimmed the ends at an angle. 

I hope you watch the video below to see how it's done.  I also share another fun fold card using this bundle. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're there. 

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June Specials:

All Stamp & Die bundles are 20% off in June!

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All online orders receive my free tutorial of the month & if your order is over $55 you'll also receive a free gift from me

Spotlight on Nature unique Z-fold card with video & free project sheet

I shared this unique & easy fun fold card on last week's Live video.  

It doesn't look like a fun fold card does it?  I featured it at my May Card Clubs.  I love the way the detailed die is popped up on Dimensionals which shows off the die-cut pattern. There's a simply trick to stamp over the die-cut after you cut out the die shape; watch the video to learn how. 

It features three new In Colors and the Spotlight on Nature bundle. The colors include Pretty in Pink, Shy Shamrock & Peach Pie. I colored in the butterfly & flowers with Pretty in Pink & Peach Pie blends.  Want to know how to do this?  Watch the video here or below. I love combining two colors like this!

The Spotlight on Nature bundle is out of stock right now but will be back in a few weeks. It is discounted an extra 10% in June too! See it here.  

I'm calling it a Z-fold because the inside White layer is folded like a 'Z'. It connects the card front and the card base & opens like this: 

Here's the free project sheet you can print or download. Click on this blue link: Download May 24 Spotlight on Nature Club

Which is your favorite?

I hope you watch the video below to see how it's done.  I also share another fun fold card using this bundle. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel while you're there. 

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June Specials:

All Stamp & Die bundles are 20% off in June!

*current host code links: FERX3EKC or GF24T6XG

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All online orders receive my free tutorial of the month & if your order is over $55 you'll also receive a free gift from me