Flowerbug's Inkspot

There's so much you can do with the Merriest Moments bundle!

On this week's FB Live I featured the Merriest Moments bundle seen here - a beautiful bundle that includes a Hybrid embossing folder. This type of folder enables you to die-cut AND emboss at the same time!  

However it's important to only use the large outline die inside your Hybrid folder.  Do not use the detailed die.  You can use that after or before you emboss. 

Look at these gorgeous cards in Evening Evergreen, White, Red & Just Jade. 

This next card really shows off the stunning die-cut & texture as well as the pretty holiday greeting.  That cute baby poinsettia is made from our Red velvet paper and the dies in this bundle.  The colors are Evening Evergreen, White and Red. 

The set of cards below have a window die-cut in the Thick White card base after texturing.  I did run the front back through the Hybrid embossing folder again after I cut the window because it flattened a bit when die-cut.  *This is shown in the video below or click here. 

I added just a few die-cuts and the greeting to finish them.  Simple yet beautiful! 

Next is a gorgeous card we made at my October Card Clubs.  The pretty die-cut has been sponged with ink before or after it's embossed with the Hybrid embossing folder.  Either way works fine. 

I chose an unlikely combo of Old Olive & Just Jade.  Who knew they'd be so beautiful together?! 

See this amazing bundle here in my store.   

Below is the video where I show how to make most of these cards.  I hope you watch it and get inspired to create yourself! 

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October Specials

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Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October Gingerbread & Peppermint PDF tutorial free! 

 

Angled Gatefold card with easy latch closure; the Christmas version

Here's the other set of Angled Gatefold cards I made on last week's Stamp with Me Live.  Every other Monday I show a fun or easy way to use your Designer Paper. Don't hoard it; use it!  Follow me on Facebook here. 

Each card is held closed by the punch or die-cut on the left. Placing your dimensionals on the left edge of each allows you to slip the right card flap between the greeting and the left front flap of the card base.  Don't get it?  Watch the video below! 

See how the left flap is under the greeting? 

Here's the link to the video; or scroll down to watch it here. 

The colors are traditional red & green - Real Red & Old Olive.  I stamped the left side with the tiny peppermint image using White Craft ink.

This adorable designer paper is called Gingerbread & Peppermint. It's 6 X 6" and in our Stampin' Up! Holiday catalog.  See it here. 

And here's the video below; it's short & you'll find these cards quite easy to make! 

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October Specials

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*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

Time of Giving for your Holiday projects with video tutorial.

On last Tuesday's FB Live I focused on the Time of Giving bundle in the current 2021 Holiday Catalog.  This bundle is for many occasions and more fun and versatile than I thought! 

I'll start with the autumn card featuring the baby wipe technique.

Isn't it pretty?!  My colors are Bermuda Bay, Pumpkin Pie & Old Olive. Those are the ink refills I used on my baby wipe. If you haven't done the baby wipe technique please watch the video below or click here.  It's so simple and all you need is a folded baby wipe and a few colors of ink refills.  

The little die-cut leaves on the greeting are also in this bundle.  The Gold Fine Art ribbon is from the annual catalog as well as the white die-cut for the greeting.  It's in the Stitched So Sweetly set.

  All of these images & dies are from this Tidings of Giving bundle seen here. 

Next is a beautiful snowflake card that's mostly white but the pop of colors shows off this pretty die wonderfully!  It creates a 'window' effect.  I die-cut three dies in a row on my White CS and for the soft colors under it I used my blending brushes with Just Jade & Bermuda Bay ink.

For this next card I chose the Santa & sleigh die.  As you can see I left a wide border on this one so I could stamp the greeting directly on it.  This pretty background paper is from the Beauty of the Earth DSP in the Stampin' Up! annual catalog seen here. 

And here is a card using the ornament die.  Again I cut three in a row, lowering the die each time.  Another bit of the Beauty of the Earth designer paper on the side and a greeting added with the Double Oval Punch.  Glittered white ribbon finishes it off. 

And below is the video where you can see how I achieved these techniques.  I hope you watch!  *Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here too! 

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October Specials

Host code: G3FX9NGA

*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

 

Christmas Card Fun-Folds kit to go - limited quantities!

If you love making Christmas cards, learning unique fun fold designs & having things pre-cut and ready to go you will love this kit to go!  

It features the pretty Peaceful Prints designer paper in traditional holiday colors.  Every card is a special fancy fold as well.  

This pre-cut kit is now sold out. However you can get the PDF tutorial here. 

This kit was an optional add on for my monthly kit subscribers.  If you'd like to receive a fabulous pre-cut kit each month click below to subscribe. It's $36.50 and always includes $20 in product, 10 pre-cut cards plus the PDF tutorial as well!

See all of the items in my Kit & Tutorial shop here.  I also offer these handy glue stands as well. 

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October Specials

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*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

Angled Gate-Fold card with a latch closure; template & video tutorial

I shared these cards last night on my Monday night Stamp with Me Live.  They're called Angled Gate-Fold cards.

These first two cards feature the Painted Christmas designer paper, the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set & Seasonal Label dies. The large greeting die-cut was cut smaller by cutting once and reinserting it to trim off a bit. (shared in the video) 

 

On this card I added dimensionals to only the very left side of the greeting so it could work as a 'latch'.  The right side flap slips between the left side and the die-cut greeting to keep the card closed flat.  *Watch the video below to see how it's done.

I created an easy template for both the card base and the additional designer paper layer.  

One important thing to note about the template below for the DSP layer is to be sure to check the direction & side you prefer before trimming off the angles.  You can use this template for both sides; just trim off the opposite edge. 

I'll share the other two cards I made on Thursday; they're totally different! 

You can see this video here; click on this photo below to watch. 

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October Specials

Host code: YYUAWBVA

*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

Whimsy & Wonder Christmas cards kit to go; opt in by October 19th!

One of this month's kits features the stunning Whimsy & Wonder specialty designer paper in soft, non-traditional colors.  It includes 10 pre-cut cards; most of which are special fun folds.

You'll receive the 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts & punched pieces, 1/2 pkg. Whimsy & Wonder DSP (6" X 12"), White Glitter ribbon, a share of Iridescent snowflakes & subtle sequins. All this for $28 and receive the PDF tutorial free ($15 value)!

This kit does not include pre-stamped images.  You'll use your own ink and stamps to finish the cards. The stamps used are Poinsettia Petals & Tidings & Trimmings but you can substitute other images easily. Inks include Smoky Slate, Misty Moonlight, Mint Macaron

You'll use the measurements in the PDF tutorial to cut your new designer paper for each card.  This tutorial includes step by step directions, supplies list, photos and measurements. 

You can choose the tutorial only option here.   

Be sure to opt in by October 19th here for this kit! You'll receive the PDF tutorial immediately after payment; please check your junk or spam folder! The kit itself is mailed out at the end of October via Priority mail, barring any back orders.  

This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive. If you'd like to receive a kit each month click below to subscribe. It's $36.50 and always includes $20 in product, 10 pre-cut cards plus the PDF tutorial as well!

There is a 2nd Christmas cards kit available as well.  Click here to see it or click here to get both October kits and save on shipping. 

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October Specials

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Clearance Rack has new items!!

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

Beautiful Fall card swaps!

Look at these stunning swaps made by my Team.  Our theme for September's swap was autumn cards. 

Annette created this first one using a innovative sponging technique 

I'm sure you cannot guess how she did this .....! 

It features the Welcoming Woods stamp set seen here. She used a variety of colors like Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Misty Moonlight.  

Here's how she did it: She gathered up a sheet of plastic wrap and dabbed it in ink a few times.  Then she dabbed it horizontally across her stamped image piece.  With each color change, she re-rolled the plastic wrap & blended the previous one a bit to achieve a beautiful sunset look. 

She added some of the leaves from the stamp set to the inside as well.  

This next card made by Karen features a bunch of beautiful metallic products!

• Detailed Pumpkin dies seen here
• Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed dots
• Paper Lattice (annual catalog)
• Copper Foil sheets (annual catalog)
• Tasteful Textiles embossing folder 
• Vellum card stock

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October Specials

Host code: YYUAWBVA

*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

3 options for my Christmas Card class;, attend, kit to go or tutorial!

Here's the 2nd of my 3 Christmas card classes I'm offering this year.  I love planning & designing for these classes!   

*Opt in to attend this class by October 5th. 

If you want the pre-cut kit to go click here.  Or just the PDF tutorial click here. 

We'll make 3 of each card at class and of course you'll stamp your envelopes to coordinate as well.   

Stamp sets: Tidings & Trimmings, Snowflake Wishes, Peaceful Cabin, Perfectly Plaid & Merry Snowflakes 

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Highland Heather, Pacific Point, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Garden Green 

**Click here to see all of my tutorials, kits to go and glue stands. 

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October Specials

Host code: YYUAWBVA

*click here to order

Get a free package of Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper from me with a $50 online order in October! 

All online orders will receive my October PDF tutorial free! 

This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.

 

Look at all of these fabulous card ideas! Last chance for free items

Today's the last day of Sale-a-Bration!  Do you have everything you want?  

Shop here to stock up on essentials or get those items you've been wanting and choose something FREE! 

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I'm sharing some group photos of some of my favorite Sale-a-bration projects today. Many are made by me and others are swaps from my Demonstrator friends or team members. 

Maybe you already own some of these Sale-a-Bration items.  I hope you're inspired by these projects.  Or maybe these will give you a little nudge to add one or more to your order....?  

First are cards made with the Delicate Dahlia stamp set.  This was an easy favorite of mine.  The 2-step DistINKtive images are gorgeous!  

See it here online.  

Next is the Feels Like Home stamp set.  Line art images that you can color in or stamp in one color.  

See the Feels Like Home stamp set here.  

Next is the Summer Shadow dies.  These dies can stand alone (as you can see!) or pair with the Shaded Summer stamp set seen here in the Annual Catalog. 

See those here:

Here are the Textures & Frames cards I made on a recent FB Live. See that video here. 

I LOVE this unique set!  It is way more fun and easy to use than I thought it would be. As you can see I had trouble stopping!  See it here. 

Lastly is the Peaceful Prints designer series paper seen here.  

I love this paper so much!  Classic prints in Black, Red, White, Sahara Sand & Garden Green.  In fact I like it so much I created one of my October kits to go around it!  I'll share that next week.  

Well I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my favorite Sale-a-Bration projects today.  It's always sad when this amazing promotion ends.  I hope you were able to get the items you wanted!  See all of the free options here.   

**Use the host code below and if your order is over $50 you'll get a nice stack of 10 cards from me!  Orders over $100 get the 10 cards AND a new embellishment as well! 

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September Specials

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Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

from September 20-30th! 

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

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Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

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