Flowerbug's Inkspot

A Stunning fall card with Gorgeous Garden; with a video tutorial and free project sheet!

Check out this fabulous, colorful autumn card we made at my September card clubs!  

We added fall colors to the die-cut using Blending brushes. 

This die-cut is in the Gorgeous Garden dies seen here.  This is the leaves die and there is also a floral option as shown below. 

**Check out these other projects featuring these dies - here and here.

If you're interested in these dies now is a great time to purchase them.  Add on another item or two and you'll qualify to receive a Mystery Box from me!  *see details below

The card base is Vanilla as well as the die-cut.  Ink colors include: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wheat.

We started with the two darkest colors - Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, adding a few splotches of color leaving many open areas for the remaining two colors. I prefer to add the lightest color of Wild Wheat last, so it can fill in any open areas without covering up the previous colors. 

Watch the video here or scroll down to see it below.  

The stamps & leaf die-cuts are from the Autumn Leaves bundle seen here.  It's a big favorite of mine this season.  

The die-cut is almost the entire card front except for a thin edge. I added a strip of Cherry Cobbler to the left side. The greeting is stamped on a Tailored Tags die-cut. The leaves are from both foil and Oxidized Copper papers.  *The Oxidized Copper paper is back in stock! 

**Here's the free project sheet for this pretty card:  Download Sept '23 Autumn Leaves card

Below is the video tutorial for this card; and another autumn-themed fun fold card as well.

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NEW Christmas Card Classes - 3 kits, tutorials or in person options

I'm very excited to share my new Christmas card class options with you!  I've had quite a few people ask me what I'm offering this year.  I've changed it up from previous years.  

Look at these striking cards:

I've created three different groups of cards - 2 each of 2 different cards; using a featured stamp set. 

1. Christmas Classics cards

These pretty cards include the traditional colors of Real Red, Cherry Cobbler and Mossy Meadow.  Designer papers are Shining Christmas & Traditions of St. Nick - both from our Online Exclusives. 

Options:

1. Get the pre-cut kit to go - 12 cards & envelopes - 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  You'll need inks and stamps to finish the cards.  Includes the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
2. Choose the PDF tutorial only - includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post). Measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
3. Add on the Christmas Classics stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 
4. Add on the Christmas Classics bundle seen here & your 12 card pre-cut kit is 1/2 price!  

The PDF tutorials are emailed to you immediately after purchase.  The pre-cut card kits with stamps or bundles are sent out at the end of October.  

2.  Stars at Night cards

Both of these designs are fun folds; the top two cards include a gift card option. Colors include Night of Navy, Pretty Peacock, Coastal Cabana and Lost Lagoon with a bit of gold and silver flair. Designer papers are the Snowflake Magic specialty and O Holy Night.  

Options:

1. Get the pre-cut kit to go - 12 cards & envelopes - 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  You'll need inks and stamps to finish the cards. Includes the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
2. Choose the PDF tutorial only - includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post). Measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
3. Add on the Stars at Night stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 
4. Add on the Stars at Night bundle seen here & your 12 card pre-cut kit is 1/2 price!  

3. More Wishes cards 

I love these bold greetings!  The upper right cards are shaker cards!  Colors include Real Red, Garden Green, Balmy Blue & Night of Navy. Designer paper is the Walk in the Forest. 

Options:

1. Get the pre-cut kit to go - 12 cards & envelopes - 6 of each design.  Designer paper can vary.  The kit includes everything you need but inks, stamps & adhesives including the PDF tutorial and pre-cut card kit for $27. See it here.
2. Choose the PDF tutorial option.  It includes all 12 cards (photo at the top of this post) with measurements, supplies, photos and step by step instructions.  See it here.
3. Add on the More Wishes stamp set to your card kit and receive 10% off. Message me here for combined pricing. 

See all of my card kits and tutorials here at my Shop here!  Shipping is combined at checkout. 

I'll be offering these card classes to my local customers on October 28th at 10 am in my home studio. 

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Delightful Florals fun fold card with an easy tuck closure & free project sheet!

I shared this pretty card on last week's Live video.  Can you tell it's a fun fold card?  

It features the new Delightful Florals designer paper; only seen in our Online Exclusives here.  This card will be included in a pre-cut kit to go & tutorial in October.  See all of my available kits here.

The colors include Lemon Lime Twist, Berry Burst and White.  

Here's the open view: 

It might look like an ordinary opening but you can see in the photo below how the lower flap tucks under the vertical banner to hold it closed.  An interesting take on a gatefold card! 

You can download the free project sheet here: Download Delightful Florals Center Tuck card

Other products used include: Basics 3D embossing folders, Lasting Label punch, Glittered White Organdy ribbon & Sequins Trio. *see all of our online exclusive products here.  There are a ton!

You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

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Book-binding Fold & Tuck card with video & free project sheet

Here's the second card I shared in last week's video; it's a book-binding card with a twist!  The main panel features the 'Tuck & Fold' technique I shared a few weeks ago. See that card here. 

The designer paper is the Translucent Floral Online Exclusive seen here.

Supplies:

• Center greeting circle is from the Radiating Stitches dies seen here.
• The Happy Birthday greeting is from the Inked & Tiled stamp set
• Basics 3D embossing folders were used on the Lemon Lime Twist layer
• 2022-24 In Color Baker's twine and Sequins Trio are the embellishments

Download the free project sheet here: Download Delightful Florals Book Binding card

The pinwheel like layer above starts out with a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper. You score it at 1 1/2" on all sides and cut off the corners as seen below.  

Then you fold in the outer rectangles into the center and fold back one corner on each side.  Watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's quite easy!  

Save two of the corners you cut off and cut them in half on the diagonal. It really jazzes up the inside of this card!  

You can see all three cards included in the video below. Click here to watch it, or scroll down a bit. 

You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

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All About Autumn Triple Stack & Cut cards

I wanted to share another version of the Triple Stack & Cut cards that I shared yesterday.  I made these for my September Team card swap: 

I shared how to make these cards here; I also have a video below you can watch. It's a fun way to use your designer paper and make really quick but eye-catching cards.  

As you can see in the photo below it's a type of mix & match game.  

Tip: when choosing your designer papers I recommend you pick a large and small print and then one that is more of a background print. 

The card base and Deckled circle are Pebbled Path. I used the Autumn Leaves bundle for my stamps & die-cuts. See it here. 

*This pretty designer paper is currently unavailable but is expected back the week of October 9th.  

Get the free project sheet here: Download Translucent Florals triple stack & cut card

Aren't these cards lovely? 

You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

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Triple Stack & Cut cards with free project sheet & video tutorial

I'm a bit addicted to this card layout!  I'm calling it the Triple Stack & Cut card.  

You start out with three different patterns of designer paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5".  Stack them together and make the upper right cut - a triangle.  You could measure it but I just made sure my stack was even and sliced it off. It's approximately 3/4" from the upper left and 1" from the lower right.  

Then for the remaining pieces you continue cutting all three pieces at once, cutting approximately in half on the diagonal and about 1" from the lower left.  

You can now mix & match so one piece of each pattern can fit on each of 3 card fronts.  I adhered them to a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of Berry Burst card stock.  That then adheres to your card base - I folded back my front to create a fun fold design.  

Tip: Note that the patterned paper has a large print, a small print and one without pattern.  This can help your card appear soothing and less busy. 

I shared how to do this on the video below.  In the video I used the Traditions of St. Nick designer paper; another Online Exclusive seen here.  

I used the Christmas Classic bundle seen here with Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow & White card stock. 

The Mossy Meadow leaves are from the Christmas Classics dies.  Here are the three cards I made:  

**Get the free project sheet here: Download Translucent Florals triple stack & cut card

You can watch the video for this project here.  It includes two more fun fold cards as well!

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All About Autumn Accordion Fold card

Check out this beautiful swap card Karen made with the All About Autumn Designer series paper: 

That pretty greeting is from the Autumn Leaves stamp set; the die is from the Timeless Greetings bundle. This beautiful designer paper (All About Autumn seen here) is not currently available. It will be back in later October though. 

The card front doesn't look at all like it might be a fun fold does it?  But check this out!  

It's called an Accordion fold and she cased this card idea from Sue Campfield.  The designer paper on the front is most of the card front; it's adhered to a small layer of card stock though. *You can see the back of the designer paper front on the photo below. 

She did an awesome job on the inside of the card; so many layers and textures galore!  The texture is from the new Distressed Tile 3D embossing folder seen here. 

  

The scattered leaf Rose Gold foil die-cuts and gorgeous DSP are so pretty. 

The Autumn Leaves bundle can be seen here. 

Measurements:

• Card front 1 3/4" X 5 1/2" Peacock card stock and 3" X 5 1/2" designer paper - adhere to create 4 1/4" wide
• Card back 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" Peacock 
• textured front strip is 1" X 5 1/4"
• Center accordion fold 11" X 4 3/4" score at 2 3/4", 5 1/2" and 8 1/4"
• inside panels are 2 1/2" X 4 1/2" 

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Three pretty cards made with the Autumn Leaves bundle

I have three fall themed cards to share with you - swaps my Flowerbug's Team made.

First is one made by Karen G.  She featured the Autumn Leaves bundle.

It's a fun fold card where the main panel is adhered to the upper, front flap.  The designer paper is the All About Autumn (sadly unavailable - back early October), the embossing folder is Leaf Fall (online exclusive seen here) and the greeting die-cut is from the Timeless Arrangements bundle. 

Colors are Crushed Curry, Cajun Craze and White. 

Measurements:

• Crushed Curry card base 5 1/2" X 6 1/4" score at 4 1/4", top layer is 4 1/4" X 2 3/4"
• Cajun Craze - front layer 4" X 2 1/2", upper flap layer 5 1/4" X 1 3/4"
• Designer paper 5" X 1 1/2" 

The Autumn Leaves bundle can be seen here. 

Next is a pretty card made by Mary who also used the Autumn Leaves bundle. 

She cased this pretty card from Chelsea Christenson.  The designer papers are from both Let's Go Fishing and Earthen Elegance. Her colors include Cajun Craze, Vanilla and Mossy Meadow.  She fussy cut the greeting.

Measurements:

• Vanilla card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4", 4" X 5 1/4" layer and another textured layer 3" X 4" 
• Designer Paper - 2 pieces at 3/4" X 5" and the center piece is 1 3/8" X 5"
• Cajun Craze strip 1/2" X 3 1/2" 

Lastly is a gorgeous card made by Paula - it's a super neat fun fold card!

I plan to make a card like this soon on one of my videos; it really is fantastic. But I feel you may need a video to achieve this. 

Measurements:

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 5 1/2" mark at 2" on one short end and score to each outside score line. Then score again at 3 1/2" from the bottom (Look for an upcoming video from me on this fold!) 
• Designer paper 4" X 5 1/4" cut into three triangles - mark bottom center at 2" and cut up to upper corners on both sides
• Vanilla inside 4" X 5 1/4" 

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Beautiful Fall swap card projects

I shared quite a few of my Team swap cards yesterday and today are three more beauties!

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First up is a beautiful card made by Jacki featuring the Sending Smiles set seen here and the Sending dies seen here

I always love to see out of the box colors for the Autumn season. She used Blackberry Bliss, Mossy Meadow and Pumpkin Pie with Crushed Curry.  The background designer paper is the Inked Botanicals from the Annual catalog.  

What a gorgeous bouquet of flowers she created.  

Next is Marla's card - she also used the Inked Botanicals designer paper.  She also used the Cottage Wreaths stamp set seen here on her main layer.  

The colors include Crushed Curry, Lost Lagoon and Calypso Coral - all featured in her designer paper.

Measurements: 

• Vanilla card base 7 1/2" X 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", 2 3/4" X 3 3/4" for stamped front panel 
• Crushed Curry 3" X 5 1/4" plus 3" X 4" for front panel layer & 1" X 5 1/4" inside
• Designer paper 2 3/4" X 5"

Ginny made this last card using the Natural Prints set and Nature's Prints dies seen on page 24 of the annual catalog.  

She cased this card from Mitusu Crafts; she inked her clear blocks directly in our classic inks and stamped directly onto her card stock.  She heat embossed the 'splotches' using Copper embossing powder.  

There are so many awesome details here - the colors are Cajun Craze, Pretty Peacock and Pebbled Path.  I love the greeting shape - cut by hand I believe.  

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