Flowerbug's Inkspot

Exploring In Color cards & envelopes & the Paper Pumpkin refill - both while supplies last!

May's Paper Pumpkin kit was amazing!  It featured our newest In Colors in fabulous scenic themed cards. Here is an alternative card I made with this kit:

I cut one of the card bases into three strips and adhered them onto a Boho Blue card base (5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4").  Each printed piece is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4". The White inside is 2" X 5 1/4".  The greeting, binoculars & pretty label piece are from the kit.  I added a 3/4" strip of Boho Blue CS under it. 

**Each month my Paper Pumpkin customers receive a big bunch of alternative ideas!  

You can't get the full kit anymore; the cut off date was May 10th.  But the refill is still available here.  Here's what you get: 

For $11.50 this refill kit includes:
* 9 printed card bases: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
* 9 envelopes
* Die cut labels and accents
* Linen twine
* Adhesive
* Sticker sheet

Below is what the original kit cards look like: it included the stamp set & Copper Clay ink spot.  You can easily substitute other greetings.  However you do have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the refills & other add ons.  

And while supplies last there are coordinating cards & envelopes available too!  

You can see these below.  It includes 18 cards AND 18 coordinating envelopes; all for just $10!  Get them here *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. 

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here by June 10th and you'll get the Welcome Inn card kit.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  Here's a sneak peak of June's card kit: 

The June Welcome Inn kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite collection and they've added on optional coordinating dies this month too!  These are available to Paper Pumpkin customers.  

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase while supplies last).

Item number: 163192  $6.00 USD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
• One coordinating flower die
• One beautiful leaf die

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Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

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CUTE Zoo Crew cards

Continuing on to share another adorable swap card made by Candy. She used the Zoo Crew bundle.  I love her primary, happy colors!

Details:

• She used Night of Navy, Real Red & Granny Apple Green
• the embossing folder is called Merry Melody 3D
• the stitching on the Red square is from the Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here
• The ribbon is the Navy bordered 3/8" and the greetings are from the Double Oval punch

Here's the inside:

Here's one I made when I was preparing samples for my new catalog open house event: 

I simply used a few pieces of the Zoo Crew designer paper and added a stamped flag greeting with twine on a long strip of Lost Lagoon.  Cute & Quick! 

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May Specials:

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Get a stack of handmade cards with online orders over $55 using a host code.

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Forever Friends kit; a beautiful set of foil accented cards & envelopes

Two weeks ago I had time to create at a stamping get together at our church.  I took 3 kits and make them in about an hour and a half.  Stress free and fun!  I love using our kits because I have everything I need to make the cards; I simply need adhesives and a bone folder.!

Here's the start of my 9 cards.

And here are the finished cards!  I did change up the greetings because I needed a bunch of thank you cards.  I kept the kit mostly as is since they were so pretty as designed.  

This kit is called Forever Friends and can be seen here.  It's $21 and includes everything you need to create 9 cards with coordinating envelopes like stamps, a block, ink, embellishments & more.  

It's just one of our many kit available in our Kit Collection online.  

Each kit includes pre-cut pieces and printed images. Some kits include stamps, ink and a block. Others do not and are ready to finish without any stamping.  You can choose what fits your needs.  

Below is a snapshot of some of the kits in our collection.  They are available from one year; but supplies can run out within that year. But they'll restock them once they do for up to that year.  See them all here. 

Have a wonderful Memorial weekend!  

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Beautiful Balloons card swaps

This week I've been sharing card swaps made by my Flowerbug's Team.  Our swap theme for May was to use new products from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog.  

This colorful, birthday card was made by Sharon. It's full of texture, patterns and is also a simple fun fold. 

She trimmed off an inch from the right side of her card front to reveal the neat fringe die-cut on the inside of the card.  The pattern paper is from the Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6" paper seen here.  

More details:

• Colors include Boho Blue, Berry Burst, Lemon Lime Twist & Blueberry Bushel. 
• The balloons & greeting are die-cuts from the Beautiful Balloons bundle
• The texture on the card front is made with the Basics 3D 3 pack of embossing folders seen here. They're part of our Online Exclusives.

Both of the cards today are made with the Beautiful Balloons bundle seen here.  It's a fabulous set of balloon themed stamps & dies. 

Next is another simple fun fold made by Lori.  Her colors are Lemon Lime Twist, Misty Moonlight, Blueberry Bushel & a bit of Berry Burst.  

Measurements:

• Lemon Lime Twist card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Misty Moonlight 3 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
• Bright & Beautiful DSP 3" X 5 1/4" 
• White greeting 2 3/4" X 3/4" 

Thanks for stopping in to see our projects today!  

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Spring is here with this Seasonal Branches swap

Deloris made this beautiful card for our May Team swap.  It sure reminds me of springtime! 

She featured the new Seasonal Branches bundle seen here on her card. 

She added lots of detail with the flowers, leaves and that beautiful colored bird!  Can you see the detailed texture on those flowers & leaves? 

Her colors include Daffodil Delight, Crumb Cake, White and a little pop of blue on her bird.

Details:

• Daffodil card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", Contour Scallop die-cut is 4 1/2 X 3 18"
• White layer 4" X 2 3/4"
• Crumb Cake 5 1/4" X 4", textured with the Timber embossing folder
• Brights DSP strip 5 1/4" X 1" 

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May Specials:

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Look at this incredible Lazy Days card swap!

I was blown away by the card swap Paula made for our Flowerbug's Team swap in May.  Check it out.....

See what I mean?  The scene she created is so real & life-like!  This card features the new Lazy Days bundle seen here.  And she used many of the stamps & dies in the bundle.  I counted them - 9 stamps or dies! 

Here's a photo of the bundle she used: Lazy Days seen here. 

I think her soft colors set the tone for a real porch scene. That rug, lattice, fence and sponged sun - well just everything works! I'm so very proud of her talent.  AMAZING!  

Her background is white but she lightly blended blue ink for the sky and likely crumb cake for the porch. 

What do you think?  I think it's incredible well done. 

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May Specials:

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

Offer good while supplies last:  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

New Inked & Tiled in a Book Binding Easel fun fold card; video tutorial & measurements too!

I'm just a little bit in love with this special fun fold layout!  I've made three versions of it this month.... 

I featured two new colors in our Stampin' Up! catalog - Boho Blue & Pebbled Path with returning Misty Moonlight & White.  

I hope you watch the video here or below to see how to make this neat card.  It's so much easier than it looks!  

I knew this stamp set would be fun to play with.  The greetings are wonderful and of course the botanical images are beautiful!

Details:

• I stamped the large leaf repeatedly onto the Boho Blue layers using Versamark ink. I let it dry and then textured it with the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder.  I love this new folder!!  
• How did I get the two-tone colors on my flowers?  I used both an ink pad and markers. I inked the flowers first in Boho Blue. Then I colored the stems using a Pebbled Path Stampin' Write marker.  Huff and stamp!  Why huff?  Huffing with your moist breath re-moistens the ink on your stamp. This can be especially helpful with solid type stamps.  
• After stamping I used the same Pebbled Path marker to add more detail to the base of each flower.  
• For an easel card you need something to hold it open.  I stamped the flower in the set onto a piece of Boho Blue and punched it out with the Petal Park Builder punch. I curled and distressed the petals and added it with a few Mini Dimensionals.

The card does lay flat for mailing.  

I added a looped piece of the 2023-25 In Color Jute trim under my punched Oval greeting.  I did sponge a bit of Boho Blue on the edges first.  

In the video I share two other beautiful cards made with the Inked & Tiled stamp set.  I made two of them for swaps on the Stampin' Up! incentive trip I'm on right now!  A Norwegian cruise!  

You can watch me make this card on the video here. Or click on the photo below to watch. 

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May Specials:

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

Offer good through May 17th  

I have one spot left in my new catalog designer paper share. 

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

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Inked & Tiled with a gorgeous background with video & blending tips!

Today I'm sharing one of my favorite cards I've made this month. These colors are so me!  I needed to make 28 of these for the Norway cruise with Stampin' Up! We have to option of joining a card swap and I always try to do something unique for this special swap. 

I chose the new Copper Clay with Black and Coastal Cabana. Aren't they beautiful together? 

This card features the new Inked & Tiled stamp set seen here. It actually comes in a bundle with two punches. But I didn't use those here.  

After I stamped the flowers in Black ink I used Blending Brushes to add both Coastal Cabana and Copper Clay ink.  We have both regular and small Blending Brushes now.  For a background like this I recommend the larger set of brushes. See them here.

Tip: when wanting a smooth blend, I recommend adding ink to your brush and start off of your paper. Slowly work your way on with a soft, gentle swirling motion. Adding pressure can give you blotches or other marks.  It's also helpful to have a fully inked pad.  *Remember that is helps to add ink a little at a time. It can be a slow process! 

Isn't that texture gorgeous with the blended background?!  

When I was creating this card I made the card on the right first.  If you look closely the stamped panel does not have any texture on it.  Adding the Exposed Brick embossing created the perfect finish!  

In the video I share two other beautiful cards made with the Inked & Tiled stamp set.  

You can watch me make this card on the video here. Or click on the photo below to watch. 

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May Specials:

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

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

Offer good while supplies last:  

I have one spot left in my new catalog designer paper share. 

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!

Fresh, new color combination with Inked &Tiled - fun fold with video tutorial too

I've been working double time getting ready to leave for our Norway cruise - this year's incentive trip with Stampin' Up!  I'm thrilled to go on this year's trip with my husband.  He's a fabulous traveling partner! 

Depending on WIFI, I hope to share photos on Facebook and Instagram while we're gone.

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I'm not usually a Subtles or Neutrals kind of gal but I sure love this beautiful color combination!  It's Gray Granite, Petal Pink with a bit of our new Pebbled Path.  

What do you think?  I haven't Gray Granite often because I never found a color to pair it with.  But Pebbled Path is gorgeous and among the same color tones. And add Petal Pink and it's beautiful!  

I stamped the large leaf image repeatedly on the Gray Granite layer. The greeting is on a white die-cut from the Timeless Arrangements dies. I added a few of the pretty die-cuts under the greeting before layering a folded piece of ribbon (Ribbon Duo Combo Pack) and then to the punched & textured Petal Pink circle.  

My card is an easy Z-fold - 4 1/4" X 11" card base scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2".  

I added lots of texture with the Timeless Arrangements dies.  The pretty 'Hello' greeting is from the new Layering Leaves stamp set. It's a new favorite and I LOVE that it matches the Bough punch!  See it here.

Isn't it a beautiful set? 

Measurements:

• Card base 4 ¼” X 11” score at 2 ¾” & 5 ½”
• Earthen Elegance DSP front 2 ¾” X 4”
• Gray Granite 4” X 3”
• Petal Pink 3 ¼” X 4 ¼”,  circle 2 ¾”
• White inside 5” X 3 ¾”

You can watch me make this card on the video here. Or click on the photo below to watch. 

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May Specials:

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

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

Offer good while supplies last. 

I have one spot left in my new catalog designer paper share.  

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!