Flowerbug's Inkspot

Cheerful Daisies card; perfect for Springtime!

I'm excited to share this pretty card with you. We made it at my May card clubs. It features the Cheerful Daisy bundle.  

I absolutely love the colors!  I chose Lemon Lolly, Garden Green, white and the new Azure Afternoon.  I think the blue washed layer from the Fresh as a Daisy designer paper shows off the white & yellow daisies perfectly.  

Here's how we finished the inside: 

I sponged extra yellow on the Lemon Lolly daisy centers before adding the White die-cut over them. Here's  a photo of the dies  display I made: I did not add the separate individual daisies that fir over the large yellow die-cut below.  On my card they're white.

The ribbon wraps all around the card front and ties on the far left.  The greeting covers the knot so you see mostly the ends. 

Check out that amazing, detailed greenery die-cut!  It even comes out of the die easily.  Love it!  

See the Cheerful Daisies bundle here; I think it's wonderful!  Best daisy set we've had for awhile. 

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Share a Milkshake card with video & free projects sheet!

The Share a Milkshake bundle is SWEET and super fun to create with.  We made this fun card at my March card clubs: 

You can see the Share a Milkshake bundle here; it's filled with cute 2-step images, quirky font greetings and fabulous dies.  See that straw in the ice cream?  It fits into a 'slit' in the die-cut ice cream piece. 

*This bundle is carrying over into the new Annual catalog but it will not be a bundle at 10% off any longer; the stamp set & dies will be sold separately. 

 

That bottom large die above folds into a textured sugar cone; you can then insert your 'scoops' of ice cream in it like the project below shared by Stampin' Up! 

Here's what we stamped inside our card.  The 2-step bowl of ice cream with a die-cut silver spoon is extra special.

My colors include Coastal Cabana, Sweet Sorbet and Polished Pink with a bit of Early Espresso for the chocolate topping die-cuts. the striped DSP on the bottom is from the Country Floral Lane DSP in the Spring catalog.   

Here's the free project sheet for this project; it includes measurements, directions and supplies. Download March 23 Share a Milkshake

 

Click here or below for the video for this project and a few more as well.  It's the 2nd project. 

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Easter Bunny Floating Panel card with a free project sheet & video tutorial!

We made this sweet card at my March Card Clubs - it features the Easter Bunny bundle.  This bundle is currently unavailable.  you can get the Easter Bunny stamp set now but the Bunny punch is returning in May. 

It's a Floating Panel fun fold card; one of my current favorite folds lately.  It's both fun to make and easy to create too!  

My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss and Daffodil Delight.   Below you'll see the baby version. I gave my gals the choice of Easter or baby.  

The greetings for the baby card are from Charming Sentiments. Click here for the PDF project sheet for measurements & products used. 

I used a variety of products on this card: 

• Stamps - Easter Bunny, Charming Sentiments
• Ink - Fresh Freesia, Blackberry Bliss
• Paper - Fresh Freesia, Daffodil, Blackberry Bliss, Basic White, Tea Boutique, Butterfly Kisses, Flowers & More host
• Other - Basic Borders dies, Cane Weave 3D folder, Dimensionals, Brass Butterflies 

Do you see his little cottontail? I tore off a piece from a cotton ball and rolled it into a ball. It's adhered with out Multipurpose liquid glue.   

Here are the measurements:

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" score at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2". Scraps for bunny & circle punch. Two strips 1/2" X 1 1/2" for the floating panel hinges
  • DSP pieces four pieces at 1 1/4" X 4"
  • White front square 2 3/4", inside 5 1/4" X 4"
  • Blackberry Bliss square 2 7/8"
  • Greeting strips 3/4" X 3 1/2"

Here's a tip on the Floating panel:  You need just two pieces of card stock about 1/2" X 2 1/2". Fold them in half and adhere to the center fold; one on each side.  Your front panel is adhered to this. 

*Watch the video below (or click here) where I share the tips on creating this card; it's the second project of 4! 

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Sweet Citrus video; a Grapefruit version with optional gift card

We made this CUTE fun fold card at my February Card Clubs and it was a big hit!  Everyone loved the fresh color combo and how cool the textured fruit images are.  

I used the Sweet Citrus bundle seen here and these colors: Flirty Flamingo, Pale Papaya and Granny Apple Green.  You can sure see the texture in the photo above.  Did you know you can use our Hybrid embossing folders to texture and die-cut all at once?  It's super cool and saves a step. 

I show how in the video along with how to stamp the fruit perfectly using the Stamparatus.  Perfect every time! 

The card is a bit different in that the lower panel can be left open to add a gift card or money into.  Or seal it up; your choice.  

Card measurements: 

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 4" & 9 1/2"
• White 4" X 3 1/2" for textured front, stamped front panel is 2 7/8" X 4", inside is 4" X 3 1/2"
• Granny Apple Green 3" X 4 1/8"
• Pale Papaya strip 4 1/4" X 3/4"
• Dandy Designs DSP 4" X 1 1/4"

Click on the photo below to watch the video where you'll see more card ideas with this bundle.  Or click here.  

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Snowflake Vellum fun fold card with video

We made this pretty card at my December Card Clubs.  I thought snowflakes would be perfect for many occasions coming up. 

I used the Snowflake 12" specialty vellum that 'was' in our Holiday catalog.  They ran out of stock in early December.  And the Wonderful Snowflakes (large white snowflake) was discounted on the Last Chance list but they've run out now too!  This time of year is so difficult to plan for.  

But they loved the card and thought the fold was fun too. 

I shared how to make it on my FB Live yesterday.  Click here to watch. 

Details: 

• The back of the card is simply a quarter sheet of Starry Sky card stock - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4".  
• The fold is 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4". 
• The large piece of vellum and the white inside are 3" X 4".  The side pieces of vellum are about 1 1/2" X 4".
• I used the Joyful Flurry stamp set (retiring) & dies for the inside of the left card.  The Frosted Flurry dies are now out of stock. The birthday greeting on the right is from the Celebrating You stamp set (annual catalog)
• The Starry Sky stitched circle is 3" around; a die-cut from the Stylish Shapes dies seen here.  They are also out of stock right now!  Sheesh!  I picked popular items for this card, didn't I? 

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

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Kindest Gnomes 'Fancy Feet' card; so cool!

We made this FUN Gnomes card at my December card clubs.  I also shared it on my Tuesday FB Live here.  

You might ask, why is it fun?  Well the gnomes feet wiggle.  I call them 'fancy feet'.  It features the Kindest Gnomes bundle.  Unfortunately the stamp set has sold out. The dies are carrying over into January because we are getting a NEW Gnome stamp set in the Spring catalog. It will coordinate with the current Gnomes dies. See the dies here. 

Here's what the inside of the card looks like.  I used the Joyful Flurry stamp set.  I like that this stamp set has greetings for winter or New Years. 

Below is the back of the assembled gnome and shows how the swinging feet work.  The 'nose' is cut from a small rectangle of Blushing Bride and that oval is how you 'hang' the feet so they swing.  It's not adhered at all. This entire piece is adhered to the Designer Paper layer; it's adhered with just two Dimensionals.  

Isn't it fun!  I hope you watch the video to see how easy this is to make.  Even if you don't have the gnomes set I'm sure you could make something else 'swing' like a greeting or other critters. 

This card is included in one of my December card kits to go featuring the Storybook Gnomes designer paper.  This kit has sold out now; but you can see others in my shop here. 

Which one do you like better?  

Here's the video; click on the image below to watch it. 

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New Fitting Florets card kit to go; or choose the PDF tutorial; limited quantity!

Update on blog issues:  It seems to be working on a desktop computer.  But if you're looking at this from a laptop, phone or tablet you may not see any photos.  So frustrating! 

Please hang in with me; I hope it's fixed soon.  Typepad 'says' they're working on it.....  *follow me on Facebook here.

One of my card kits to go (and PDF tutorials) features the time limited designer paper called Fitting Florets. It's filled with pretty florals, prints for many occasions. It's new this month and available through early January or while supplies last.  Here are the gorgeous cards included:

This pre-cut kit to go includes 10 pretty all occasion cards featuring the new Framed Florets collection.  I have a limited quantity of these available; opt in ASAP! 

You'll receive the pre-cut pieces for 10 cards (2 each of 5) and a share of the following products; the Fitting Florets designer paper (6" X 12"), Evergreen ribbon and Solid Faceted Gems plus 10 envelopes. 

This kit to go will be mailed via Priority Mail at the end of November.  Please opt in for this kit by November 17th.  

*add a 2nd kit and save on shipping; see all 8 kit options available here. 

The PDF includes step by step directions, photos, a supply list and measurements for each card.  This tutorial will be send via email immediately after payment.  Please check your spam folder for it. 

You'll need greeting stamps (I used the Framed Florets & Framed & Festive), ink, adhesives & a paper trimmer. Inks are Evergreen, Soft Succulent & Night of Navy

Click here to get the pre-cut kit by Nov 17th. 

Or click here to get the PDF tutorial. 

**Add on the Framed Florets bundle ore the Framed & Festive set at an EXTRA 10% off.  contact me here for a price quote.  

**Remember that I have multiple card and scrapbook kits available here; while supplies last. 

Save on shipping and choose more than one!

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Apple Harvest Fun Fold card

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.

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 

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Perched in a Tree Ink Blending sunset technique

I can't get enough of the Perched in a Tree bundle!  We made these cards at my August Card Clubs this month: 

They had the choice of adding the bird or a set of die-cut, colored leaves.  We added color to both with our Blending Brushes using Crumb Cake & Balmy Blue for the bird and Bermuda Bay & Mango Melody on the leaves.  

The greetings are from the Soft Seedlings stamp set stamped on a 1" X 4 1/4" Vanilla CS strip.  

If you have trouble getting a smooth Ink Blending background please watch the video to catch my tips.  

From the top down I used these colors:  Bermuda Bay, Mango Melody & either Balmy Blue or Crumb Cake on the bottom.  You might think I used a yellow color on the upper right card but it's just very light Mango Melody.

The Aspen dies are available in three ways - in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

Below is the video; click on the photo below to watch.  Or here to see it on YouTube.  Don't forget to subscribe to my channel!  

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