Flowerbug's Inkspot

Holiday Catalog Launch Party with lots of new product displays

My new Holiday Catalog open house event went wonderfully on Wednesday; it was a big smash with lots of people attending.  I was ready with fabulous displays and yummy food.  Of course I forgot to take photos of the food but I did remember to grab some of the displays. 

First is the Splendid Autumn display: 

I also included swaps from the Caring Leaves stamp set in the upper left. 

I made samples of some of the die-cuts I have to help showcase how they can be used.  

Next is my Regal Winter display: 

I shared a few of these cards on last week's Live video which you can here and another one here.

Next is the Nest of Winter suite which is filled with wood grains, birds and nature. 

I shared some of these cards in this video seen here. 

I created a sample for the dies in this suite too.  I should have colored them in but I didn't take the time. 

I'll share more soon! 

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September Specials:

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Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up! 

See the Brochure here

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All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Splendid Autumn suite

Fabulous Holiday Catalog Open House & BOGO event - tomorrow, Sept. 4th!!

Tomorrow is my annual BOGO sale, combined with the new Holiday Catalog open house!  The deals are incredible!

Here's how it works. For every dollar you spend on my retired Stampin' Up! products you can choose new FREE products from the catalogs or online merchandise.  It's amazing!  

I've saved up a year of products for this annual event. I have lots of designer paper, stamp sets, kits and more.  

If you're near me in Minot, ND I hope you'll stop in and bring a friend too! There will be product displays, free cards with orders & as always lots of yummy treats. 

*The new Holiday Catalog goes live tomorrow, September 4th. And so does the new Scrapbooking line too!  (see link below) 

**Leftover product will be boxed up for my Mystery Box sale coming later this month

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September Specials:

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Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up! 

See the Brochure here

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All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Splendid Autumn suite

Reserve your new Holiday Designer Paper Share now! See the new Scrapbooking items!

My designer paper shares have been quite popular so I'm offering one with the upcoming 2024 Holiday catalog. 

Here's how it works:

• I will be ordering right away on September 4th for the shares that are full.  I need 8 people to fill a share and then I'll order the papers.  
• A single share includes 68 6" X 6" pieces of the new double sided designer paper in the Holiday Catalog.  (The only one not included is the 'A Little Bit Festive' on page 18)
• A double share means most pieces will be 6" X 12" (you'll receive double of the 6" size papers)
• It can take a few weeks for the shares to fill, be ordered, cut & packaged. 
• Product availability can affect these shares; order ASAP to get yours soon.
• This offer is for US customers only.
• Message me here to get on the list. 

A single share is $26.50 +$6 shipping = $32.50

A double share is $53 + $8.50 Priority shipping = $61.50

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Exciting news!  We're offering lots of amazing new scrapbooking items for those of you who do memory keeping.  

These products will be available starting Wednesday, September 4th. 

I actually started out as a scrap-booker and once I found Stampin' Up! I added cardmaking.  I loved how our products and colors coordinate so my pages and cards easily matched.  Now Stampin' Up! will be offering a great line of memory keeping products in our colors!  

**This first set of products is geared towards the upcoming seasons & holidays. We'll receive new products with each catalog in the future. 

Click here to download or view the brochure for these products. They include scrapbook kits, designer papers, 12 X 12" card stock packs, new stamp sets & more!

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August Specials:

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Redeem your $5 coupon now! 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

Potions & Spells swap cards for Halloween inspiration

Today I'm sharing two fun cards made by my Flowerbug's team. They both feature the new Potions & Spells bundle seen here in the online store. 

Robin made this first one; she's a master at sponging.

Don't you love her sponged background? She placed a post-it circle onto her White CS before sponging, creating the moon, which is a great place to add the sentiment. It shows off the die-cut cauldron wonderfully. 

Click on the photo below to see it in the store.  Look at the neat die-cuts and images in this bundle: 

Next is a card made by Paula who also used this neat bundle. 

Her colors include Lemon Lime Twist, Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie, Black and Gold. 

Notice the neat texture of the cauldron. She inked the embossing folder before texturing it. 

Here's a list of the products she used:

• So Swirly embossing folder
• Sketched Plaid background stamp seen here 
• Exposed Brick embossing folder
• Wink of Stella on the bubbles & oozing slime

And look how the cauldron opens!! 

She scored her card stock before die-cutting so it would have an opening.  So cool!! 

I'll share more Team swaps next week. 

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August Specials:

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Redeem your $5 coupon now! 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

Who wants a Designer Paper Share from the Holiday Catalog?!

I'm offering a designer paper share from the upcoming Holiday Catalog again!  These shares are super popular with so many of you; I glad to help you get a sample of these pretty papers. 

It includes a 6 X 6" sheet of each 10 packs of new paper - that's 68 sheets including specialty papers.  A double share would include 6" X 12" pieces (except those that come in 6" size) it would be $53 plus $8 shipping.  

I can take names and add you to the list.  However I cannot accept payment until August 27th due to Stampin' Up!'s rules. 

The earlier you opt in the better your chance is to get these soon.  They can run out of stock on some and then I have to wait until they're available.  I plan to place my order on September 3rd. 

Message me here to opt in and how you'd like to pay.  PayPal, Venmo, cash or check.  *I can use a credit card but I'd need all of your information for that - address, phone number, card number, expiration date. 

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August Specials:

*current host code links: M0Z4KJD7 or BDGBJHAE

Redeem your $5 coupon now! 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

Look at these 2 awesome NEW kits available this month - especially if you love Halloween!

There are TWO AMAZING new kits released this week. The Haunted Home kit and the Christmas Wishes kit. 

(Note the item numbers and prices below the photos above.)

Here's a good view of this amazing Haunted Home kit. It's not really purple; that must be a special effect in the photo above.  

Isn't this adorable?!  There are tons of special details on this house!

It doesn't give a size in the description but the box is 10-1/2" x 8-1/2". It includes vellum for the windows so you can add battery lights inside for that spooky glow. You may need a hot glue gun to assemble. See it here.

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And here are the details on the pretty Christmas Wishes card kit:

Details:

*Christmas Wishes Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Clear Stamp Block
*Pretty Peacock Stampin’ Spot
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 8 cards: 4 each of 2 designs; folded card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
*8 envelopes and 8 address labels
*Enough adhesive to complete projects

See this kit here.  This is the stamp set that's included: 

*See all of our kits in the Kit Collection here. 

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August Specials:

*current host code links: M0Z4KJD7 or BDGBJHAE

Redeem your $5 coupon now! 

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Get a free In Color ribbon share with any online order over $55 from me!

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the

Season of Green & Gold suite

Greetings of the Season fun fold card with video & free project sheet

I'm loving the new Season of Green & Gold suite of projects that was released in the Online Exclusives this month.  Check them all out here. There are tons of online extras that are not seen in any printed catalog. 

Today's card is gorgeous if I do say so myself!  It features the new Greetings of the Season stamp & die bundle and this gorgeous Season of Green & Gold specialty designer series paper. 

The card is a simple fold back with an extra layer added for the designer paper. It also has a textured layer on the left front fold as well.  Lots of great but simple additions that puts it over the top. 

Look at the greeting here: The new Greetings of the Season stamp set is loaded with stand alone and builder sentiments.  

The focus of my projects was the new Season of Green & Gold specialty designer paper and the new Season of Greetings stamp & die bundle seen here. 

The stamp set is fabulous but look at the dies! Each one has a hole for ribbon or twine. But look at the sample above; they didn't use them at all. 

I shared two versions in my video; one with a gold printed piece of DSP on the front and the other with a striped one. Which do you prefer? 

There is a bundle of stamps & dies that coordinate with this designer paper but I didn't order them yet. I fussy cut the greenery & bells for my projects. 

Here's a photo of this beautiful designer paper; I will be featuring it in an upcoming kit to go. 

Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet for this pretty card.  Download Greetings of the Season side-fold card

Below is the video for this card and an easy Dutch Door fold card; both using this beautiful Season of Green & Gold suite collection seen here. 

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Remember that for every $50 you spend in July you receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August on another order! 

Bonus Days are a Win Win!!

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Earn $5 coupon for every $50 you spend in July; redeem in August. 

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All online orders will receive my PDF tutorial featuring the Full of Life suite

Choose a free glue stand from me!

How to use leftover pieces to create projects

I'm sure you have a few piles of extra die-cuts, greetings or stamped images leftover from other projects right?  I seem to have lots! I give bunches of these to my friend Joanne in AZ as she loves to use them to remake cards to benefit the needy. 

I had a few extra Santa hat die-cuts left from this project. 

It's made with the Sending Cheer bundle. I shared this diamond flap card on a video here.  Unfortunately the dies are sold out but the stamp set is hugely discounted right now; see it here. It was $24 and is now $14.40. 

I had enough die-cuts and other elements left to create a few more cards; here's one:

The layout is quite similar but it's not a fun fold card. Simple but cute! I used Poppy Parade for this card base. The colorful designer paper is the Merry, Bold & Bright but it's also sold out now.  Our Last Chance sale from the Holiday catalog is really reducing our options!  

Here's a different card layout using similar pieces: 

I had a leftover textured layer that was perfect for the Santa element. It's the Christmas Tidings embossing folder - discounted on the Last Chance sale and seen here. 

Easy-peasy and two more Christmas cards made. 

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December Specials: 

Get a free embellishment from the 2023 Holiday catalog with an

online order over $50

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Love kits?  Check out my pre-cut card kits to go here!

I offer two new kits & tutorials each month!

Best of the Clearance Rack!

I thought I'd highlight a few of my favorite finds on the clearance rack. 

I ordered this kit for my future daughter-in-law. She loves to stamp & create but doesn't have a lot of products yet.  Our kits are perfect for her.  It's item #158375   See it here. 

This kit is just $8.80 (it was $22) and includes:
* Love, Santa Photopolymer Stamp Set
* Acrylic stamp block
* Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot
* Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
* Makes 12 tags: 3 each of 4 designs
**Adhesive-backed sequins
* Adhesive to complete projects
* Printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go: 9-7/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" 

There are so many more kits available in our kit collection. If you're looking for great gifts for crafters most are all inclusive and really do make a fabulous gift! I'm surprised some of them are still in stock!  See them all here. 

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Texture Chic Memories & More cards are the perfect start to easy but beautiful cards or memory keeping. 

They were $10 and are now $4. The item # is 159201 and can be seen here. 

It includes 50 cards in two sizes and 4 sticker sheets.  They pair perfectly with the Texture Chic Memories & more cards & envelopes!

There are 20 printed cards and envelopes that coordinate with the M & More cards above. These are big cards - 4 1/4" X 6 1/4". They were $12 and are now $4.80.  Item #159202 

I love these for quick cards; they're perfect for a beginner stamper or quick cards. I often change them up by trimming the cards or using them in unexpected ways. See them here. 

There are many more great items left on the Clearance Rack; be sure to check them out right away. 

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December Specials: 

Get a free embellishment from the 2023 Holiday catalog with an

online order over $50

*current host codes:  PN2C7Z4E or 77277NNH

Click on the image below to see the Holiday Last Chance items