Flowerbug's Inkspot

Have a Hoot Bundle; for Christmas!

At first I thought this bundle was just for Halloween.  But when looking at the images provided it works wonderfully for Christmas too!  

I made these cards on Facebook Live last week. I've been working with the beautiful Snowflake Splendor designer paper all week; it's simply gorgeous and in so many of my favorite colors!

Here's the first one.  Did you know the Peek-a-Hoot dies cut out all 3 window at once?!  There's no measuring or figuring out placement at all.  You can see the video below.  

I stamped directly onto the Snowflake Splendor designer paper here.  I love the pretty purple/blue background!  The two owls are die-cut using the same die set.  I added a bit of color to them with Blends markers and finished with a bit of Balmy Blue glimmer accents and Adhesive Backed Snowflake Sequins. 

This next card uses two of the tags left when die-cutting the windows on the card above.  I did cut out one extra.  I stamped and colored directly on them. 

Other details:

• A glimmer die-cut star covers up the 'spider' on the center panel.  
• The Highland Heather panel (4" X 5 1/4") is embossed with the Winter Snow embossing folder.
• the 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip of Snowflake Splendor DSP is under the three stamped tags. 
• The greeting tag is punched with the Everyday Label punch; start with a 1/2" white strip. Stamp and punch.

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Life is Beautiful meets Snowflake Splendor for a beautiful winter card

I created this card for a recent FB Live.  I was asked to share ideas and samples with my Life is Beautiful stamp set for a private Demonstrator only Facebook group.  What an honor it is to be asked!  

Here's one of the cards I made.  I'll share more next week!

I stamped directly onto pieces of the Snowflake Splendor designer paper.  Did you know it's on sale this month?  Check out all 15 packs of paper on sale here. 

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October Specials!

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Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Snowflake Wishes Fun Fold card; WOW!

Look at this amazing fun fold card Tracey made for our Flowerbug's Team swap last month.  Incredibly beautiful! 

This card is over the top gorgeous!  The Navy snowflakes are die-cut with the Snowflake Wishes bundle here and she also used the Snowflake Splendor designer paper here; it's on sale this month!!

This fancy fold card is for those crafters who don't mind scoring and cutting with multiple measurements!  You can see her template below and one I found online to show scoring areas.  

Here's the inside view: 

• The Navy greeting piece is 3/4" X 4 1/8".
• The center DSP is 4 1/4" X 2", the center Navy is 2 1/8" X 4 3/8"
• The DSP side pieces are 3/4" X 4 1/4", the Navy side pieces are 7/8" X 4 3/8" 

Here is her template.  It's called a Center Step card and measures 4 1/4" X 11". 

Outside score lines are at 1", 2" and 6 1/2". The center score line is at 5 1/2" .  

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October Specials!

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Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Glue stands are back! And last chance for October card kits!

Our Multipurpose Glue holders are back in stock again!  

Here are the colors available:   Dark Blue, Pewter, Turquoise, Pink & Black.  Quantities are limited!

Order yours here.  Only available inShipping is calculated on the site.  Orders ship out within a few days of purchase.  

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Tuesday is the last day to get in on either of my October card kits to go. 

Above is the Plaid Tidings kit which includes the Plaid Tidings designer paper, embroidered ribbon and Sequins for Everything. It includes $20 in product BEFORE tax & shipping, the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  Cost is just $28 plus shipping.  Go here to get one; there's just two left! Or choose the PDF tutorial option. 

This is the Heartwarming Hugs Christmas Fun-Fold cards kit.  It also includes $20 in product including the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper, Real Red 3/8" satin ribbon and Red rhinestones!  You'll also receive the 10 cards pre-cut kit and pdf tutorial and you'll have lots of product left over to make more cards.  

It's $28 plus shipping.  Go here order this one; there's just one left!. If you don't want the pre-cut kits you can also purchase the pdf tutorials for these and lots more!

I get lots of great feedback on my pre-cut kits.  Most people find crafting very enjoyable when things are prepped and designed for them!  Remember they include all die-cut or punched pieces. 

Here's what they're saying about my kits:  

• I love your card ideas and I appreciate all the work that goes into creating the classes.  I love that every thing is supplied!!  Cutting the DSP with our great paper cutter is no problem!! Thanks for doing this!!!
• I just loved these.  Thanks so much for all your wonderful ideas!!!  This class was so much fun!! 
• I had purchased the tutorial from you and had a class on Saturday.  Everyone really loved it.
• Your directions are always so easy to follow and your projects are unique.
• I made all the cards, and had a great time.  I loved all the different folds and color choices.  Thanks for making my week!

 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Z-Fold Cards with measurements for you!

Here are two more fun fold cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for a recent swap.  They're both Z-fold cards but totally different!  

First is Mary's card featuring the Heartwarming Hugs designer paper and the Warm Hugs bundle; both in the 2020 Holiday catalog now.  This Designer paper is on sale right now.  Click here to see all 15 papers! 

Measurements:

• Real Red card 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Pear Pizzazz 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
• Designer paper front3" X 4 1/4", inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
• White inside is 3" X 2 1/2"

Karen G made this pretty card with the Snow Wonder stamp set.  

Measurements: 

• Seaside Spray 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Highland Heather 3 1/4" X 10" scored at 4 1/2" and 7 1/4" 
• White front 4 1/4" X 3", bottom is 2 1/4" X 3"
• Snowflake Wishes DSP in the center is also 2 1/4" X 3" 

I hope you're enjoying this Fun Fold series of cards.  I am so proud of my gals; they've truly created fabulous cards!!

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Christmas Cards kit to go; all Fun-fold cards! Opt in by the 20th!

Yesterday I shared the Plaid Tidings cards kit and today I'm sharing my 2nd cards kit to go (I cannot seem to do just one; there's too many fabulous products!).

I chose to feature the Heartwarming Hugs designer series paper seen below.  It includes a variety of tiny patterns of plaid, stripes, dots, and more in traditional Red's and Green's. I especially like the gingham and stripes.  Oh and the polka dots too!  

Look at these cards!  Each one is a unique fun-fold card which is a delight for the recipient.  They're creative & fun but not too difficult for a non-stamper to figure out either.  They include latch folds, pocket, flip, easel cards & more!

This pre-cut kit includes $20 in current Stampin' Up! product, all for just $28! Yes; you're getting the 10 cards for just a few dollars when you add in tax & shipping. 

In your kit to go you'll receive:

• 1/2 package of Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper (6" X 12")
• 3/8" Red double stitched satin ribbon
• Red Rhinestone jewels
• the free pdf tutorial for all 10 cards (valued at $15)

This pdf written tutorial is available separately at my Tutorial shop here.  It includes step by step directions, measurements, a supplies list and photos.  

I used the Wrapped in Christmas stamp set on all 10 cards; it's a fabulous holiday set and coordinates with the Warm Wrap dies.  

• You have three choices for this cards kit but there's just one left right now.  See two here. 

  • Cards kit & tutorial - $28 (plus $8 Priority Shipping)
  • PDF Tutorial only $15 

I have two card kits available in October.  You can see the other option here.  

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Plaid Tidings & Celebration Tidings pair up for October's cards kit!

One of October's card kits to go features the incredible Plaid Tidings designer paper!   

This designer paper contains classic, all season plaids in lots of colors. Each pack has 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs and it's currently on sale. 

It's so versatile and it these 10 cards show it off nicely!  I featured a few of the upcoming Holiday's in these pretty cards.  This kit is the one my current kit subscribers will receive. There's an additional kit available too; see below. 

This pre-cut kit includes $20 in current Stampin' Up! product, all for just $28! Yes; you're getting the 10 cards for just a few dollars when you add in tax & shipping. 

In your kit to go you'll receive:

• a package of Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper
• A spool of 3/8" embroidered ribbon
• a share of Sequins for Everything
• the free pdf tutorial for all 10 cards (valued at $15)

This pdf written tutorial is available separately at my Tutorial shop here.  It includes step by step directions, measurements, a supplies list and photos.  

I used the Celebration Tidings stamp set on all 10 cards; it's a fabulous holiday set and coordinates with the Celebration labels dies.  

You have three choices for this cards kit.  See two here. 

• Cards kit & tutorial - $28 (plus $8 Priority Shipping)
• Cards kit, the stamp set & tutorial $56 with shipping *please email me at lagreff@gmail.com and I'll send you a PayPal invoice 
• PDF Tutorial only $15  

Tomorrow I'll share the other cards kit available this month!  It features the Heartwarming Hugs DSP and includes 10 Fun-fold cards in the kit!  Save shipping and get both kits!  Go here to see them all. 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

October's Christmas Cards Class; or choose the tutorial only.

Last week was my first set of Christmas card classes and in 2 weeks will be the second set.  

I always enjoy creating the cards for these classes.  It can be a challenge to keep them simple but striking!  Here's this month's set: 

I chose to feature a few new stamp sets or bundles from the 2020 Holiday Catalog.

From top left to bottom right:

• Snow Wonder bundle in Misty Moonlight & black 
• Poinsettia Petals bundle in Real Red & Mossy Meadow
• Joyful Holiday with Gleaming Ornaments, Cherry Cobbler, Shaded Spruce & Green Foil paper
• Life is Beautiful in Early Espresso & Balmy Blue

Class will be on both October 12th & 16th and we'll make 3 of each card with coordinating envelopes.

If you're not local to Minot, ND you can purchase the pdf tutorial too. Check it out here to see this one and September's too.  These tutorials are great for personal use or for class projects too!

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*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

Christmas Card classes are starting in September!

I know it seems early to start on Christmas cards but I have many people that start them way before this.  I am definitely NOT ready for summer to be over!  I want to hang on as long as I can!

I hold two Christmas Class sessions per month from September through early December.  I know many of you wonder how I can do this during Covid-19 but my classes are not large so there can be quite a bit of space between people.  And masks are encouraged.  

Here are my first set of cards for September's classes:

I'm featuring the Snowflake Wishes bundle, the Tree Angle stamp set & Triangle dies, the Evergreen Forest embossing folder & Toille Christmas and lastly the Merry Moose bundle.  

They'll make 3 of each card with coordinating stamped envelopes for a total of 12 cards per class.  Most people come to all 4 month's of classes and end up with 48 beautiful Christmas cards ready for addressing.  

The class dates are September 12th at 10 am and 16th at 6 pm.  Please RSVP by September 7th to attend.  

If you cannot attend class locally in Minot, ND you can choose to order the pdf tutorial for these cards.  They're designed for both  crafters and for demonstrators to use in their classes. Check it out here. 

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Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $150 do not use the host code above.  You'll get your own host benefits!  

And if it is over $99 I recommend you choose the Starter kit instead!  It just makes sense! 

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!