Flowerbug's Inkspot

So Many Stars meets Noble Peacock Foil paper!

I decided to use the So Many Stars bundle (seen here) for my Flowerbug's Team swap this weekend.  I absolutely love the Stitched Stars dies and how they 'stitch' inside AND out! 

You might wonder how I did this....   I first cut the stars from the 4" X 5 1/4" White card stock. creating 'windows'.  Then I cut a bunch of Noble Peacock foil stars (seen here) to fit in the windows.  I adhered the White window layer to my main White card made from our Thick Whisper White card stock. Then I added Multipurpose liquid glue in the 'windows' and added the foil star die-cuts. 

I did not insert the tiny star die-cuts.  For those I added a piece of the Foil paper behind the window. They are so small I didn't want to fuss with them.  This card is easy though! 

You might remember this Birthday card I shared last week. That was my inspiration for this Christmas card. 

You can see these products on the links above or here below.  Just click on them to get to my online store.  

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

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*If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones! 

Lots of Cheer card

Here's one of the cards we're making at my Christmas cards class tomorrow and next week Wednesday too.  It features the cute Lots of Cheer Christmas stamp set from the Annual Catalog.  

My colors are Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Black and White.  The Stitched Nested Label dies add a fun twist to this simple card.  The snowman image is colored in with Blends markers.  The Balmy Blue strip is textured with the Swirls & Curls embossing folder.  

They're making three each of four different cards.  Here are the rest of them:

If you're interested in the written pdf tutorial you can get that here.  OR get the actual pre-cut cards kit in the mail; I have three left here. 

Have a fabulous weekend; I hope you save some time to stamp!  

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

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Christmas cards classes with a kit to go or tutorial options!

Are you starting to think about Christmas yet?  I know some people start VERY EARLY!  When it comes to making Christmas cards it's best to start early, especially if you need to make a bunch to give or mail out.  
I start my Christmas card classes in September and run them through early December.  At each class I offer a group of 4 cards and they make 3 of each of them.  Here's the first batch for September's classes:

Aren't they great?!  (If I do say so myself!)  I am pretty fussy about the projects I made at my events.  I have to love them or I'm just not satisfied.  

The class dates are September 14th at 1:30 pm and the 18th at 6 pm.  Cost is $25 and includes stamped envelopes.  

For the first time I am also offering this class as a 'kit to go' for those who cannot be here at my class in Minot, ND.  I hear from many of you that wish you could attend my local classes.  Now there's a way to accommodate you, as well as I can that is.  

****This kit is available on my Tutorial Shop here while supplies last.  The cost is $25 plus $8 for priority shipping.

These kits to go are available to locals and long distance customers and include the following:  Pre-cut cards, die-cut, textured and punched pieces, ribbons, designer paper and envelopes.  (They do not include stamped images per SU policy or jewels such as pearls or rhinestones.) You'll also receive the written tutorial that includes photos, measurements, a supplies list and step by step directions.  

If you just want the written pdf tutorial here's the link to that. 

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If you're near me in Minot, ND be sure to stop in for my Holiday Catalog open house

Wednesday, September 4th from 4-6:30 pm! 

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September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

*If your order is over $40 you'll get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE! 

**If your order is more than $65 you'll get the Snow Front tutorial, videos AND the new Holiday Rhinestones!   

 

New Holiday Catalog Party!

This Wednesday, September 4th the new Holiday Catalog goes live!  I'm hosting a big Catalog Launch party from 4-6:30 pm and I hope to see a bunch of my local customers here.  Click here to see it on my FB page.

 

As usual I'll have a ton of displays of our fabulous new Holiday catalog products, lots of food, prizes, a free project to make and so much more.  In the last week I've shared some sneak peaks of the Holiday Catalog to wet your appetite a bit.  Here's one more:

I created this card for a swap with the  Stampin' Up! Advisory Board group I'm honored to be in.  The colors are not my usual but I love them!  Gray Granite with Cherry Cobbler, Black and White.  I stamped the background images in Versamark as I wanted them to be subtle. Don't forget to use it for this; it's perfect to change just the color of your card stock a bit.

I used a few new products here; two stamp sets and a set of dies I won while on the cruise.  They're called 'Itty Bitty Christmas' and 'Christmas Countdown'. The dies are called Ornate Frames Dies and they coordinate with the 'Spooktacular Bash' stamp set.  These dies were my top pick in the entire catalog so I was super thrilled to win them on the Greek Island Cruise in July. 

Look at them!  If I had to choose just one thing from this catalog this is what I would get.

Card measurements:

• Gray Granite 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" plus a stitched rectangle at 2 1/8" X 3 1/2"
• Cherry Cobbler 1" X 5 1/2"
• White 2 3/8" X 3 3/4"
• Black 2 1/8" square

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If you'd like to see these new items in my online store they'll be available sometime today when the catalog goes live.

Click here.

September's online hostess code is EBBHNZS7

If your order is over $40 you get my 10 cards Snow Front tutorial & videos FREE!  If your order is more than $65 you'll get the tutorial, video AND the new Holiday Rhinestones!   

 

Perfectly Plaid Fun Fold Swap Card!

One more sneak peak from the upcoming 2019 Holiday catalog, this time featuring the Perfectly Plaid punch bundle.  I thought I'd include a photo of the way I stamped my trees to get the most from my card stock.  

As you can see I stamped two before reinking so I could get two shades of trees.  There's hardly any waste when you stamp them like this!  

This card is one I made a bunch of for a mail in swap I participated in.  It's a fun fold; one of my favorites since it's so easy and makes the best use of your 12 X 12" Designer Paper AND your card stock.  

This paper is called Toile Tidings  and is only in Real Red and Garden Green with a bunch of vintage designs tone on tone.  So perfect for making a bunch of cards using similar designs.  This fold is so easy to make and you get 3 folds from 1 sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock!  Just add a die-cut or punched greeting on the edge.  

Measurements:

• Garden Green card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Real Red 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Designer Paper 3" X 4"  

Stay tuned for more sneak peaks tomorrow!  

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August Hostess code is 7DKWTY3P

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If your order is over $150 do not use this code; you will earn free hostess benefits! 

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Look at these gorgeous cards made with the new Snow Front stamp set in the Holiday catalog! 

I cannot get enough of this scene builder stamp set so I made 10 cards

and am offering the tutorial and video FREE for all orders over $40 the rest of August and during September. 
 

Christmas Gleaming Sneak Peak; Copper Foil!

Here's another sneak peak of the Christmas Gleaming stamp & punch bundle in the upcoming Holiday Catalog.  It coordinates with the Brightly Gleaming Specialty Designer Series Paper.  It's loaded with Copper Foil accents! Copper is my absolute favorite metal!

The main image bridges the upper and lower parts of the card.  It's so easy to make this Fun Fold card!  And quite unique from the 'store purchased cards'.  I used the Sprig Punch as my copper 'greenery'. And I even heat embossed the image with Copper embossing powder!  We have so many awesome copper options now!  

Measurements:

• Night of Navy 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" scored at 5 1/2" plus the bottom piece at 2" X 4 1/4"
• Very Vanilla 2 3/4" X 3 1/2"
• Pretty Peacock 3" X 3 3/4"
• Designer Paper 1 3/4" X 4" 

These products will go live on September 4th but Demonstrators could pre-order them early this month.  If you CANNOT WAIT to get your hands on the new Holiday Catalog you can get them now in your Starter Kit!  Yes; you can choose items from the Holiday catalog and get $56 of it FREE! 

During August you can choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 plus free shipping too!  Go here to get yours!  

August Hostess code is 7DKWTY3P

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Remember that if you're ordering over $150 do not use this code; you'll get free hostess benefits on your order!  But wait!  Why spend $150 when you can get $55 of it free when you purchase the Starter Kit instead!?? 

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