Flowerbug's Inkspot

Inked Botanicals Diagonal Z-fold card; with a free printable project sheet!

Each month at my local Card Clubs we make at least one fun fold card.  Here's the  pretty card we made in August: 

It's called a Diagonal Z-fold card.  You might think it looks a bit intimidating but it's really not.  I shared how to make it in a recent video seen here.  Plus I have a free project sheet for you as well!  Download Diagonal Z-fold card

I textured the Lost Lagoon layer with either the 3D Basics folders or the Painted Texture 3D folder.  

My colors include Lost Lagoon, Pretty Peacock and White with a bit of Vellum added with the die-cut leaf (Gorgeously Made dies).  The other sprig and leaf are from the Bough punch (temporarily out of stock). 

Below is the template I made.  You start out with an 8 1/2" X 11" sheet of card stock.  Make a mark at 3" down from the upper right and 3" up from the lower left.  Cut in half on the diagonal.  

Then place the flat side of the card stock on your paper trimmer or scoring board and score at 4 1/4" and 8".  That's it!  

To create the diagonal layers for each area you start with full rectangles like a normal card and cut off the upper portion at an angle. Measurements are given in the project sheet above.  

I've used the Inked & Tiled stamp set a lot; I love the images and the greetings fit in the Double Oval punch perfectly! 

The designer paper is the Inked Botanicals seen here.  

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Click on the photo below to watch the video; I share a second card idea using the Inked Botanicals DSP as well.  

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Beautiful Earthen Elegance monochromatic card with video!

I shared how to make this gorgeous card in a video a few weeks ago.  I liked it so much I decided to feature it at my August card clubs.  

I featured the Earthen Elegance designer paper and the Earthen Textures set & dies bundle seen here.  It's all Pretty Peacock and white! 

There are a ton of die-cuts on this card; all in white. After stamping the vases I sponged the edges with Pretty Peacock ink. 

After we stamped one of the images in the set onto the large fan/leaf we folded it on the score lines and sponged ink onto the outer folds. 

Another details - one one card I textured the DSP and then used a sanding block (or emery board) on the raised surface to show off the texture.  

This stamp set is full of beautiful gratitude greetings. 

You can see how this is made in the video here or click on the photo below to see it as well. I also share three other cards too. 

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Pinwheel Tower Fancy Fold card with video & free projects sheet!

Here's another card we made at my July Card Clubs.  I always try to feature one fun fold card and this was a doozy!  

When they saw the many pieces they were a bit worried it would be hard.  But as we made it together they loved it!  Be sure to watch the video here or below; it's so much easier than it looks!  

This card is super fun to play with; it reminds me of a 'never ending' card.  You can turn and turn it and see something new each time. But the finished card lays flat and is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" so it fits nicely in an envelope.  

Besides the Gorgeously Made stamp set (seen here) I chose the Layering Leaves (seen here) for the pretty greetings and leaf images. 

I chose to feature the Countryside Inn designer series paper seen here with it's many shades of Blue.  I chose to use Night of Navy and White card stock, Navy and Boho Blue inks. 

You can find the measurement, photos, directions and supplies list here on this free project sheet. Download July 23 Pinwheel Tower card

Each of the 4 panels of Navy card stock is adhered to the center 'tower' made from a 4 1/4" square of designer paper. Once you have your card base created it's simple to add the 6 pieces of DSP and your stamped panels. 

I also used the Radiating Stitches dies seen here (online exclusive) and the Stylish Shapes dies for the greeting.  The ribbon is the Night of Navy 3/8" bordered ribbon.  

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video.  It's the second project featured.  

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Fast & Fabulous Zoo Crew cards, with a free project sheet

There's something special about a project in Black and White. I love to add an extra color to really make it pop. These cards were made at my July card club gatherings.  

I wanted a good size piece of the cute, printed Zoo Crew designer paper seen here on the front of the card.  But I also love the mostly Black sheets too.  So I came up with this card.  I added a thin line of Lemon Lime Twist cardstock between the two pieces of DSP (Designer Series Paper).   

I recommend adhering the large layer of DSP to the card base first.  Then adhere the Black DSP to the Lemon Lime Twist strip and add it to the card base.  All that's left is to stamp & heat emboss your greeting (from the Playing in the Rain set). 

Of course there's a cute die-cut stars (Wanted to Say dies) and a Baker's Twine bow to add too. 

Here's the inside:   

The stamped images and Balloon die-cut are all from the Zany Zoo bundle.

Here's a free project sheet if you'd like measurements, directions and a supplies list.  Download July 23 Zoo Crew

It's a great layout to show off both sides of your Designer Paper.  I hope you try it with your favorite papers! 

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Brewed for You; a fabulous guys 'fun fold' card with video tutorial

We made this special fun fold card for the dad's or men in our lives at a recent card club.  It features the Brewed for You stamp set and Brewed dies.  

I LOVE the colors - Black, Smoky Slate, White and Crushed Curry.  This fun fold looks complicated but it's super easy!  

Start out with a gatefold card, then you need a Black cardstock square and die-cut a square from the center.  Adhere the frame on one side and the solid square to the other. 

It's fun to play with too.  We stamped the bottle, glass and spatter using Versamark ink onto the front of the card base.  Then added two strips of textured Crushed Curry card stock to each side. 

 

See the stamp set here and the Brewed dies here. 

The beer glass and mug were stamped in Smoky Slate and Crushed Curry.  Measurements and video can be seen below.

Measurements:
• Smoky Slate card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" from each end plus a strip for greeting
• Crushed Curry 2 pieces 2 3/4" X 1 1/2"
• Black 3 3/4" square; die-cut a square from the center; use both frame and inside square
• White inside 4 3/4" X 3 1/2", scraps for beer & foam

Click here or on the photo below to see this card made in my video.  It's one of three I share.

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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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