Flowerbug's Inkspot

TWO Cactus Cutes fun fold cards with video & measurements!

Here are two more Cactus Cuties cards from last Tuesday's FB Live.  Follow me here on Facebook to see each video and more! 

This first card features three of the new In Colors from the brand new Annual Catalog.  They're Sweet Sorbet (red), Parakeet Party (green) and Tahitian Tide (turquoise).  Aren't they vibrant and eye catching!  

Check out my In Color bundle here; it's available just through May 7th.  Get free product when you opt in for it like the In Color matte dots seen here.  The Tahitian Tide DSP on this card is part of my In Color bundle too!  

I call this card a Dutch Door card fold.  It's pretty easy to do and makes great use of your card stock too.  Watch how with my quick tip in the video here. 

This next card is one we made at my April card clubs here in Minot.  It's called a Split Panel card.  The designer paper is from the recently retired Pattern Party host DSP.  We have a new host DSP called Design a Daydream that is just as great in the annual catalog.  I love these free paper options for hosts!! 

My colors include Granny Apply Green, Bermuda Bay and Mango Melody.  A little bit of Coastal Cabana too.  We used the Cactus Builder punch for the pot, cactus and flowers.  You can see the measurements below.  

This style of fun fold card is super easy; I hope you'll try one!  

Click on the photo below to watch the video for this card and two more fun fold card layouts!  

~~~

Get a bunch of NEW In Color products FREE in your Starter Kit! 

It's $99 for $213 in products!!!  And Free Shipping! Click here. 

Host codes: HUNR9DB6

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive a set of NEW embellishments from me.

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

Amazing Side-step Vertical Easel card with Waves of the Ocean suite

We made this remarkable fun fold card at my March card clubs. It features the Waves of the Ocean suite seen here. 

Dies featured here:

• The Dandy Wishes dies in  the Garden Wishes bundle is 20% off right now. You can see that here.  I just love the die-cuts and greetings in it.  *I wonder if this will be on the retiring list tomorrow..... 
• The 'Thanks' and 'Amazing' dies are from the Amazing Thanks dies in the 2022 Jan-June catalog.  You can see them here.  I love the double layering you get with them!!  

This card is 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" when finished and lays flat for mailing but stands up beautifully for display.  

You can see how this is assembled in the video below.  I also list the measurements below too. 

The card includes two white panels; one for the middle and one for the back.  We stamped the wave from the Waves of Inspiration stamp set using Pacific Point ink on the middle layer.  We added some Bermuda Bay ink on the wave using a Blending Brush.  We also added a soft bit of Pacific Point for the sky.  

Some left the back empty so they could add a greeting later; depending on what they needed at the time. 

As you can see below the gorgeous Waves of the Ocean designer paper includes a variety of 'paint poured' designs & colors.  I wanted it to be the main feature of the card and this fun fold made it happen!  This designer paper is available through May 1st or while supplies last.  This pretty paper, the foil and Waves rhinestones will not be in the new Annual catalog. 

Everyone who orders the Waves of the Ocean suite collection from me will receive my exclusive PDF & video for 11 beautiful projects!  

I used the Dandy Wishes dies for the 'flower heads'.  For the right card below I trimmed off a few of the side pieces to create a smaller flower head. 

Measurements:

• Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 1 1/4, 2 1/2" & 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 5 1/2" 
  Waves of the Ocean DSP 2 1/4" X 5 1/4"
  White X2 - 3" X 4" (front & back)
  scraps of White & Navy for die-cuts

~~~

March Specials: 

Host codes: FS239K9C

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

Annual Catalog Retiring List is out tomorrow!  Deep discounts coming! 

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

Easter Friends; simply adorable! Video tutorial included.

I chose the Easter Friends stamp set for one of our Club cards in March.  It truly has adorable images!  See it here.

I shared a few other projects during a recent Facebook Live. Click here to see it.  

Look at this sweet bunny image!  

I stamped him/her in Smoky Slate and added a tiny bit of blush on his cheeks.  I added a light line of Pool Party blends marker around the edge. The designer papers on this card include the Heart & Home and Hand Penned DSP's.  These will likely be on the retiring list which comes out on Wednesday, March 23rd. 

They could choose between the bunny or the duck. The duck is colored in with Blends markers; So Saffron & Pale Papaya. All greetings are from the Easter Friends stamp set; stamped in Basic Gray.  

 

Other details: 

• Stitched Rectangles for the White & Pale Papaya stamped pieces
• Flower & Leaves punch for the large flower
• Bough punch for the little bitty tulips
• Brass Butterflies scattered around the duck or bunny; see them here
• I made a 'faux bow' by folding sheer Pool Party ribbon back and forth, adhering the folds with mini glue dots.  No bulk! 

Click on the photo below to watch the video: 

~~~

March Specials: 

Host codes: FS239K9C

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

Annual Catalog Retiring List is out March 23rd!  Deep discounts coming! 

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

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

Rainbow of Happiness Easel card with video tutorial

The other card we made at my February card clubs was this bright rainbow easel card. We have so many wonderful rainbow themed products right now. 

Details:

• The rainbows and small clouds are die-cut using the Rainbow dies (currently unavailable through March 28th). 
• The rainbows are cut from the Ombre 12 X 12" Specialty paper in the annual catalog (seen here). 
• The clouds are punched using the new Cloud punch from either the Simply Ombre DSP, the Sunshine & Rainbows DSP or the Supple Shimmer paper. *The cloud punch matched the Sunshine & Rainbow DSP perfectly! 
• The stamped images are from the Rainbow of Happiness & the Celebrating You stamp set; both in the 2022 Jan-June catalog
• The DSP inside the card is the Sunshine & Rainbow paper from the Sale-a-Bration catalog; it's free with any $50 order. 
• They could add either raindrops from the Silver & Clear Epoxy Essentials or the Artistry Blooms sequins. 
• The frame was made by cutting a rectangle from a 4" X 5 1/4" Basic White CS with the Stitched Rectangle dies.  

Have you noticed this gorgeous glimmery specialty paper in the annual catalog?  It's perfect for rainbows & that touch of glitter.

You can see the glimmer better in this close up. 

Did you know the Sunshine & Rainbows 6 X 6" DSP coordinates with our new Cloud punch?  The cloud punch is currently unavailable but it will be back after March 28th. 

 See the DSP here; it's so happy & bright.  Remember it's retiring after Monday; the last day of Sale-a-Bration.  It's free with any $50 order. 

They could add greetings inside the easel if they wanted to.  We used Night of Navy ink for all greetings.  

Measurements: 

• Pool Party easel card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 3 3/4" & 5 1/2"
  Pool Party 4" X 5 1/4"
  White 4" X 5 1/4" for rectangle frame
  DSP inside 2" X 4"

Click on the photo below to watch the video; there are quite a few important tips for success in making this special card.

~~~

 Hot Deals & Gifts Galore in February:

Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

Host codes: EU76H4H7

 *click here to order 

End of February special; 6 FREE card kits!

In addition to these card kits you'll also receive the PDF tutorial for them AND a free embellishment too! 

How I made this neat Pop-up Gift Bag Fun Fold card

We made this fantastic Pop-up Gift Bag fun fold card at my January card clubs. It's such a unique and special way to add a gift card or a little something extra inside a card! 

I used the Friendly Hello bundle from our 2022 Sale-a-Bration brochure. See it here. It's free with any $100 purchase from my online Stampin' Up! store.  

Isn't it extraordinary!?  Everyone loved their finished card and most were surprised at how easy it was. Here's a close-up of the inside.

Below is the template with measurements.  Your best bet is to watch the video below to see how to assemble it and adhere it inside a card.  

I did turn this card into a fun fold as well with a belly band but you sure wouldn't have to.  It could be placed in the fold of any card you make! 

The Friendly Hello bundle includes both a full photopolymer stamp set and a package of beautiful 12 X 12" pack of designer paper!  

The colors include Fresh Freesia, Granny Apply Green Pool Party, Shaded Spruce, Black & Petal Pink.  I chose to focus on the Fresh Freesia & Granny Apple Green for this card. 

Here are the measurements for the card: 

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2" & 7 1/2"
  White 4" X 4 3/4" & 2 3/4" X 4" plus scrap for Hippo & Friends die-cut
  Pale Papaya scrap for Hippo & Friends die-cut
  Granny Apple Green 3/4" X 10" scored at 3 1/2" & 7 7/8"
  Friendly Hello DSP for bag - 4 X 9 1/2" scored on the 4" side at 1/2" & 3", and on the long side at 1/2", 4 1/2", 5", 5 1/2" & 9" & DSP for front 3 1/4" X 4" & 1 3/4" X 4"
• the leaves & buds are punched with the Bough punch seen here

You can see what the card looks like closed in the picture above; on the left.
Click below to see the video on how to assemble this fun fold card & pop-up gift bag.

~~~

 Hot Deals in February:

Choose $125 in product PLUS any 2 stamp sets free in February!

It's just $99. Get FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Host codes: 3WCHFFUW

 *click here to order 

Use the host code above & get a free Easel Calendar kit

& the Gingham embossing folder with a $55 order in February, 2022! 

Get a free calendar kit with any size order in February!

Grassy Grove dies make amazing cards quickly! Video too!

I was inspired to use the Grassy Grove bundle for a January card club project because of this card made by Deloris; one of my Flowerbug's Team members. 

See what I mean?  It's striking & stunning!  She used Blackberry Bliss and that background is the amazing New Horizon 6 X 6" DSP seen here. Her greeting is stamped on a stitched rectangle die-cut on Fresh Freesia CS.

I changed the colors but still kept the large die-cut and the pretty paper the star of the card.  

The die-cut is Black, cut at 5 1/8" X 3 7/8".  The New Horizons paper is cut just a hair smaller.  We simply added two of the deer in the Grassy Grove dies and a greeting on an Oval punched piece. 

Scroll down to see the video I made or click here. 

The card bases were either Soft Succulent or Misty Moonlight as that coordinated with most of the designer paper scenes.  

Here is what the inside looks like.  We stamped the trees in the Grassy Grove stamp set in Black and added a greeting. This greeting is part of the Special Moments stamp set seen here (free during our Sale-a-Bration promo now)

Here are three of the cards all together.  See how the New Horizons designer paper can change the background scene so easily?  Everyone thought these made perfect masculine cards and sympathy cards as well. 

Below is the quick video; click on the photo to watch it. 

~~~

January Specials:

Purchase the Starter Kit during Sale-a-Bration

and choose ANY 2 stamp sets free plus FREE shipping too!

Click here to get yours.

Host codes:  T9YW6QCC or S9WGFH9Z

 *click here to order 

Use the host code above & get free Iridescent Rhinestones with

a $50 order in January, 2022! 

Gingerbread & Peppermint fun fold cards - easy to replicate!

Merry Christmas!!  I hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday.

We made this neat card at my December Card Clubs. I love the double Z fold design. And it makes great use of both card stock and designer paper! 

I used the Gingerbread & Peppermint bundle for the stamps & dies.  Unfortunately it's sold out already.  And so is the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper. Retiring Holiday Catalog time is so hard!  

But you can use this card layout with other designs and occasions.  One thing I love about this card is that the inside accordion piece is perfectly sized to get 4 out of an 8 1/2" X 11" piece of card stock so it's great for mass producing.  

The colors are Real Red, White & Mossy Meadow.  

Measurements: 

• Red card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
  Mossy Meadow 2 3/4" X 8 1/4" scored every 2 3/4"
  DSP 2 1/2" X 4" for front, two squares at 2 1/2"
  White 2 1/2" for inside greeting, scrap for die-cut label

Other products used here:

• Real Red 3/8" Mini Ruffled ribbon (Holiday catalog)
• Meadow dies for the pretty greeting label die-cut
• Clear rhinestones 
  
  

~~~

December Specials:

Host code:  T9YW6QCC

 *click here to order 

Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here

Retiring & Last Chance lists are out! Plus a Pop & Flip Penguin fun fold card with video

We now know what is retiring and what is returning from the July-September holiday catalog.

• All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits.

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here

The Clearance Rack has been updated with new products!  

See it all here. 

~~~

I'm also sharing this amazing card we made at my November card clubs. I cased it from my friend Susie Wood; she generously shared her idea and card with me. You can see more of her work here on her blog. 

Isn't it adorable?!  I just loved her colors & design and had to case it almost exactly!  And guess what?!  The Penguin Place bundle is back in stock!!  See it here online; it will not return as a bundle at 10% off after this catalog period.

In addition to the Penguin Place bundle I used the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper (retiring), Circles Collection dies & Black glitter paper (retiring).

The next two photos show the box inside the fold.  There's also a flap you attach your circles to.  See the measurements below.  The video will help you the most though! 

Here's how it looks from the side:

Measurements:

• Black - card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2", Black scalloped circle 2 3/4", plus a 2" X 4 1/2" strip, scored every inch for the flip box & a 3/4" X 2" strip for the flip part
• White inside 4" X 5 1/4", White circle 2 1/3"
  Heartwarming Hugs DSP 1 1/2" X 4"
  Red circle 2 7/8"

Here's the video for this card; I hope you watch it and feel comfortable enough to try making one. 

~~~

December Specials:

Host code: Z2RQ7BB6 

 *click here to order

Use the host code above & get a free card stock sampler ring with a $50 order in December! 

See the last chance list here

See the July-December catalog carry over list here

Nuts About Squirrels fun fold card with Stamparatus video

We made this cute card at my October card clubs.  See the video towards the bottom of this post. 

It features the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set in the Holiday catalog.  Click here to see it. 

My colors include Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Vanilla & Pear Pizzazz.  See the tag?  We stamped directly on the die-cut tag using Soft Suede ink. This tag is from the Pretty Pillow Box dies on page 9 of the Holiday catalog. 

Measurements:

• Soft Suede 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4" plus 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
  Pumpkin Pie 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
  Very Vanilla 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" for front & inside
  Cork paper - scrap for die-cut tag (Pretty Pillow Box dies)

The Stamparatus made stamping the squirrel images so easy & perfectly placed too! See that here.  It's the best stamp positioning tool out there!

Watch this video below for lots of tips. 

~~~

Host codes: EXBDBRGY or RY3EDVMZ

*click here to order

Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

This is the free card class you get with a $50 order from me in November. 

All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 10 project tutorial free!

If you order the Eden's Garden bundle or collection you get an additional 12 projects for a total of 22 projects PDF!