Flowerbug's Inkspot

Lily Impressions DSP; make the most of your paper with this fun-fold card!

Do you struggle with double sided designer paper?  What if you love both sides of the paper and cannot decide which one to use?  Well I have a solution for you with this fun fold card!

I created these cards for my March thank you's for online orders.  They feature the Lily Impressions designer paper from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  One side of the papers is all water lilies with an impressionistic feel and the other has washed patterns. The colors are bright and vibrant! 

On the above card the colors are Purple Posy with Blackberry Bliss and Garden Green. The pretty punched corners are from the Detailed Trio punch seen here.

The stamp set and dies are from my top pick for Bundles in the 2020 January - June mini catalog - the So Sentimental bundle seen here:

The front right panel opens on just one side.  It's a perfect layout for your designer paper and all you need to do is add a punched or die-cut layer across both panels.  

The colors on the card above are Pretty Peacock with Melon Mambo. I used the Pretty Peacock rhinestones as accents. 

Which is your favorite?  

Measurements:

• Card stock is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
• Designer paper on the left is 3 1/4" X 4"; card stock on the right is 1 7/8" X 4"
• The inside white layer is 3 1/4" X 4"
• Melon Mambo banner is 1" X 4 1/4" 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Mountain Air with Stitched Nested Labels

This month I'm featuring the Mountain Air bundle; a fantastic set of stamps and dies that make creating scenes so easy. I created 10 beautiful scenic cards to share with anyone who orders this bundle from me this month.  It's also free to anyone who places an online order.  *Details below

Here's one of my favorites made with the Stitched Nested Label dies and the Stone embossing folder. 

The Stitched Nested Label dies are in the annual catalog and you can see them here online. 

You might wonder how I achieved the textured white washed background.  I first textured the Smoky Slate card stock with the Stone 3D embossing folder.  Then I lightly rubbed my White Craft ink pad directly onto the card stock.  Let dry or heat set with an embossing tool.  Such a fabulous look!

The Stone 3D embossing folder is part of the Power of Hope bundle from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  It's free with the Power of Hope stamp set for any $100 order while supplies last.  It's already on the low inventory list! 

 

Other details:

• Colors are Smoky Slate, Pretty Peacock, Basic Gray and Whisper White
• The trees are stamped in Pretty Peacock; one in full strength ink and the other second generation ink (stamped off once). They're die-cut with the Majestic Mountain dies. 
• The greeting is from the Well Said stamp set (one you can get FREE with the purchase of the Starter kit! #BestDealEver!)

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Easy card design; get two cards with one cut with the So Very Vellum Specialty paper

The 2nd set of Sale-a-Bration products are here!  There are 5 new items you can choose from that you get FREE with a $50 - $100 order from now through March 31st.  Honestly I am guessing the Vellum and Flowering Foils papers might sell out before March is over. 

 

I made these quick cards with the pretty textured So Very Vellum and the Eyelet Lace embossing folder in the annual catalog. 

To get two pieces from each quarter sized sheet of vellum see the measurements and tips are below.

The colors are Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam and Purple Posy which are the colors this specialty vellum comes in.  It has a dotted grid of texture on each sheet!  This specialty vellum is one of the new FREE choices with any $50 order in March. See it here. 

Tips:

1. Cut one piece of vellum measuring 4" X 5 1/4".  Make a mark at 1 1/2" from the upper left and 1 1/2" from the lower right and cut each piece in half at a diagonal.  You'll have 2 perfect diagonal pieces for your cards.  
2. Adhere the vellum to the White 4" X 5 1/4" card base using liquid glue; I prefer Multipurpose adhesive.  I added a thin line under the dots on the vellum and it doesn't show at all!  
3. The die-cuts are from the Stitched So Sweetly dies; I did add a scalloped 1 1/8" circle punch between the two layers and sponged the White pieces. 
4. The greetings are from the So Sentimental stamp set; it's a bundle with the dies at a 10% savings.  See it here. 

 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Peaceful Poppies cards kit to go; RSVP by March 19th!

The cards kit to go features the Peaceful Poppies designer paper. It's full of hand painted blooms accented by watercolor effects all inspired by fields of poppies.   

The 5 designs include two unique fun fold cards which are easy to make yet special for the recipient. 

 

 

This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards pre-cut kit for just $5!  See those beautiful die-cuts and trim pieces? They are included in my kits!  I do the time consuming work for you so you can enjoy the fun of just stamping and assembly. 

*If you like pre-cut card kits you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  Here are some comments from my subscribers:

- I made all the cards, and had a great time.  I loved all the different folds and color choices.  Thanks for making my week!

- Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.

- I just received the January card kit and love it!

- I loved these cards; they were so fun to make. 

Here's one of the fun-fold cards in this month's kit.  It has a pocket for your greeting and/or a gift card if you'd like to add one.

 

 

I did use the poppy image from the Painted Poppies set in the card above. 

For my greetings I used the Peaceful Moments stamp set seen below.  If you add it on you will get a free Sale-a-Bration choice with your kit. Or choose the Peaceful Moments bundle  and earn you a free SAB choice. See your free choices here.

The Painted Poppies bundle is not available right now but should be back mid April! Both of these bundles coordinate together beautifully and are part of the Peaceful Poppies suite on pages 24-27 in the mini catalog.

 

 

  

The cards kit to go includes the following:

- a pre-cut cards kit for 10 cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces

- Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list

- 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper

- 1 full package of the Peaceful Poppies sequins

- 3 spools of colored Baker's twine in Poppy Parade, Black and Garden Green

**You have through March 19th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $28 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.

 

If you'd like to add on the Peaceful Moments stamp set or the bundle (seen above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 

 

***Be sure to RSVP by the 19th to get your kit! 

 

It's just $28 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of March and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  

 

*You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 

*I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff@gmail.com

A gorgeous sunset with Mountain Air bundle!

How about another beautiful scene with the Mountain Air bundle?  This time it's a striking sunset.  

You cannot go wrong with this amazing stamp and dies bundle!  

Here I stamped the mountains and trees in Black ink and sponged the pretty background. I punched out a 1 1/2" circle from post-it paper and adhered it to my White card stock before I sponged.  

Details:

• I used these inks: Black Memento, Crushed Curry, Calypso Coral, Melon Mambo, Cherry Cobbler
• The greeting dies are from the Well Written set here
• The black die-cut trees on the left are from the Majestic Mountain dies.

Everyone who orders this bundle from me will receive a FREE 10 cards tutorial!  (see photo below) It's complete with directions, measurements, supplies and photos send in pdf format. You can orders yours here.  And because it's over $50 you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration product at the same time!  Double bang for your buck! 

 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Ombre sponging technique with Flowering Foils

Before I talk about today's project I have to let you know that they Golden Honey Designer Paper is no longer available.  It was one of the free choices during Sale-a-Bration.  Unfortunately these products are only available while supplies last. So don't delay on your orders!  

This next card is a version of a card I'm sending to my new Team members who purchased the Starter kit this month.  I chose to use Bermuda Bay with Black and White; you know the 'Black & White with a pop of color' theme.  It's a classic and always works! 

I started out with a 2" X 5" strip of the Flowering Foils specialty designer paper.  It's gorgeous with silver and rose gold foil designs. You can see it here.  It's a free choice with any $50 order while supplies last.  

I inked a wedge of sponge in Bermuda Bay ink and lightly sponged from bottom up.  I always start off of the card stock when I want a smooth look.  Also sponge in a soft circular motion; almost like you are washing it.  You can see me demo this in my FB Live video here. 

Other Details:

• Rare Blessings stamp set for the greeting
• Stitched So Sweetly dies
• pearls are colored with the dark Bermuda Bay Blends marker
• The flower is fussy cut from the same designer paper and colored with light Bermuda Bay Blends marker

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 (before tax & shipping) you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit! 

A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to purchase the starter kit and join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set! Congrats to Mary and Sharon who won a set for January and February!

Order online here

Gorgeous Flowering Foils projects video

Yesterday I shared 5 projects featuring the stunning Flowering Foils specialty designer paper on my weekly Facebook Live video. Every Tuesday at 11 am CT; tune in here:

This specialty paper is my top pick from the new 2nd Release Sale-a-Bration items.  It's FREE with any $50 order!  See it here.

Here are three of the cards I shared in the FB video. These photos do not do them justice!  The colors are Silver, White, Petal Pink and Rose Gold. The greetings are all from the Rare Blessings stamp set seen here. 

I made a pretty stitched frame with the Stitched Rectangles dies and Silver Foil paper.  Added a greeting and a fussy cut flower from the Flowering Foils paper.  I sponged it with Petal Pink ink for a bit of soft color. 

Check out this 'One Sheet Box' made from one 12 X 12" sheet of Designer paper!  It's a really nice size; big enough to hold quite a few cookies inside it.  

• Score the 12 x 12 paper at 3″ and 9 inches
• Rotate paper and score at 1″, 3 1/2″, 6 1/2″ and 9 inches. You can watch the video below to see it made. 

I made one with the Golden Honey specialty paper and the other with the Flowering Foils.  Both are free right now with any $50 order! Click below to watch the video. 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 (before tax & shipping) you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit! 

A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to purchase the starter kit and join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set! Congrats to Mary and Sharon who won a set for January and February!

Order online here

Flowering Foils specialty paper; a new FREE SAB choice available today!

It starts today!  The 2nd Sale-a-Bration choices are now available!  There are 5 of them; two specialty papers and three stamp sets.  Click here to see them. 

Today I'm focusing on the Flowering Foils specialty paper.  It has Rose Gold and Silver Foil designs on a White background.  They're 12" sheets and you get 3 each of 4 single sided designs.  You can add color to them like the cards shown below; or use them as is.  

Beautiful!  I will have lots of ideas for you this month featuring this paper.  It's already the top pick of my customers!  All I can say is the way everyone is ordering it already; it will not last long! 

Here's a video from Stampin' Up! featuring these projects.

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

 

Mountain Air; a gorgeous scene

You might know that I love creating scenic cards.  Even though my nickname is 'Flowerbug' that's because I am a gardener; not because I love flowers.  I do!  But when making cards I actually lean towards botanicals or scenes with trees and water.  This card is a perfect example of my 'style' using the Mountain Air bundle seen here.  

I created it on my Facebook Live two weeks ago.  It's super easy to make!  Here's a link to it on FB.  

The colors here are Seaside Spray, Night of Navy and Whisper White.  I did use one of the dies from the Mountain Air bundle; that pretty detailed tree.  I also sponged the mountains and trees a bit then stamped the trees again upside down in White Craft ink for 'water'.  The greeting is from the Well Said stamp set.

I love this set so much I am featuring it in March. Anyone who purchases the Mountain Air stamp set or bundle from me (past or in March) qualifies to receive the 10 cards project tutorial.  And all online orders (of any amount) will also receive it!  

Here's the video: 

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March Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

4. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!