Flowerbug's Inkspot

Quick yet beautiful cards with the True Love Designer paper & video

Sometimes you can let the designer paper do all of the work.  Look at this classy, beautiful card I made with the True Love Designer Paper! 

This designer paper is all Black & White, full of floral and other prints you can use as is or color like I did above.  Click here to see it online.  

I heat embossed the greeting and punched the end with our new Treasured Tags Pick a Punch.

This beautiful stamp set has a gorgeous font and is free with any $50 purchase during Sale-a-Bration (SAB).  SAB is a perfect time to purchase from your wish list since you get something FREE with your orders.  See the Heal your Heart set here.   

I used Daffodil Delight Blends marker to color in the flowers; coloring mainly on the printed lines on the flowers. Granny Apple Green for the leaves. Simple & quick! 

I also made two more striking cards with this paper and the Pretty Perennials bundle. You can watch the Live video below. 

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Designer Paper 3" X 4"
• Black layer 3 1/4" X 4 1/4", greeting strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" 

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January Specials:

Today is the last day of my BOGO Sale!  

*Order new Stampin' Up! items and get retired items FREE!

Go here to see it all. 

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Easy Fun Fold card! Stamp with Me tonight on FB Live

Tonight at 7:30 pm I'm making these easy fun fold cards on Facebook Live!  Join me and create right along with me.  Click here to join me on my FB page. 

I used the Paper Blooms DSP, Stitched in Whimsy & In Bloom bundle in Night of Navy & White. This pretty designer paper is free with any $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  See it here. 

See that neat stitching on the inside of the card?  That's my new favorite 'Stitched with Whimsy' dies; seen here. 

I used both the dies and the stamp set on my front panels.  I also stamped the greeting on the inside layer on the bottom left card.  

You can see this neat In Bloom bundle here.  Look at these dies!  Love the stitching!

Measurements:

Main card 4 1/4" X 7 1/2" scored at 5 1/2" *save the extra piece for the front layer ( 3 1/2" X 2 3/4"

White 4" X 5 1/4", 3 1/4" X 2 1/2"

DSP 1 3/4” X 4”.

 

The neat thing about this card is that you can use what you cut off of the main card as your layer on the front flap.  Love that! 

 

 

I hope to see you tonight here on Facebook!  

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January Specials:

Tomorrow is the last day of my BOGO Sale!  

*Order new Stampin' Up! items and get retired items FREE!

Go here to see it all. 

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit! 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Don't miss out on our best deal!

I want to ask you 3 questions:

1. Do you have a long wish list of Stampin' Up! products?
2. Have you ever wished you could get all of your Stampin' Up! products on sale?
3. Have you wanted to see the new catalogs early?  And order products early too?!

If you answered yes to any of the above I hope you'll tune in to my Facebook Live on Tuesday evening.  I am going to go over the truths & myths of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator.  I'm also sharing how I got started.

Here's a link to the event.  Opt in and you'll get notified when I'm on. 

For those of you not on Facebook, I'll upload it to YouTube on Wednesday here. 

I asked my Flowerbug's to share their 'why' and it was so neat to hear their responses!  They are so happy they made the decision; I've never had anyone tell me they regretted it.  Ever!

Some have been with me more than 10 years and never held a class!  And that's okay! A few have had some classes to help them meet their minimums and a few hold regular events.

Here are their most popular reasons:

1. They love the discount of 20% or more on all their purchases.
2. They're enjoying being a part of something so upbeat and rewarding, making friends online and in person.
3. They don't want to give up the Stampin' Up! online community. There are numerous, exclusive websites they have access to with tons of inspiration not seen anywhere else. 
4. They really love getting their catalogs early and ordering from them before anyone else. 

Fact: You get $125 of product of your choice, 5 packs of 6x6 DSP ($57.50), free Past Paper Pumpkin ($21), no shipping on any of this ($20.35). So instead of $223.85... you pay just $99?! What? 

The Starter Kit is always 25% off but during Sale-a-Bration it's an even better deal with the extra 5 packs of Designer paper you get free; a value of $57!  

Remember the Starter kit is only $99 and you can choose up to $125 in product of your choice.  You get free shipping, a free Paper Pumpkin kit and lots of catalogs & business supplies.  Go here to get yours!

 

 

Snail Mail & Pretty Perennials; a cute combo with video!

Here are the cards I created for Monday night's FB Live video.  It was 'Stamp with Me' night which occurs on the 2nd & 4th Monday nights.  Join me here! 

When I first saw the Snail Mail designer paper I fell in love!  I had absolutely no idea it would be this cute.  Have you found that to be true?  You see things in a catalog and think they're okay or kind of nice. But then in real life you are amazed?!  This is one of those papers!

This was inspired by a similar card I received in a swap from my friend Dawn Olchefske.  

Here they are separately:

      

My colors were chosen by the adorable Snail Mail DSP - Bermuda Bay, Real Red, Blushing Bride & Pool Party.

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• main layer - stamped or textured 4" X 5 1/4"
• Designer Paper strips 1" X 4" 

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And click here to follow me on Facebook. 

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January Specials

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 

Go here to read about it

Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Corner Bouquet Triple Panel card & a tour of my studio & new catalog launch video

Tuesday I held my new 2021 New Catalog Launch party and shared a virtual tour of my studio and Sale-a-Bration & Spring project displays.  I did have a little issue with a catch in my throat at the end but most of it's good.  Ha! 

Below is a fun card showing you a way to use a large stamped image.  You can do it two different ways:

Stamp first and then cut into three strips.  Or cut into strips, arrange together and stamp all at once.  This is what I did using my Stamparatus so I could re-stamp a few times for a nice dark image.  I've sure been using my Stamparatus a lot lately.  Do you have one?  It's so helpful! 

After I stamped the main image I let it dry a bit and then ran all three strips through the die-cutting machine to add texture.  I used a brand new 3D embossing folder called Painted Texture. 

These colors are Purple Posy, Night of Navy & Coastal Cabana.  I was inspired to combine these colors by one of our designer paper packs in the Annual Catalog called Playing with Patterns. 

The greeting is from the Enjoy the Moment stamp set in the new 2021 Spring Catalog. 

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January Specials: 

Choose the Starter Kit for $99; pick out $125 in product of your choice!

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE! 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is JQAFYSUW

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Free Quick & Easy One Sheet Wonder template for 12" designer paper

When I saw the Berry Delightful Designer Series Paper I thought it would work wonderfully with a one sheet wonder.  It's amazing and gorgeous paper that you can get FREE during Stampin' Up!'s 2021 Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It starts on Tuesday, January 5th so I cannot give you a link to the products quite yet.  But I can show you my cards!

Aren't they sweet?  All are made with just one sheet of 12 X 12" Berry Delightful paper.  I needed just a few additional strips and layers along with greetings. The colors are Poppy Parade, Granny Apple Green, Garden Green, White & Flirty Flamingo.

Here's the template I created.  You can watch the video below to get some tips on making these cards.

I used the Berry Blessings stamp set which is included in the free bundle along with the Sweet Strawberry set & punch bundle from the new Spring catalog. 

This stamp set & Designer Paper are free with a $100 purchase during SAB. 

Here's the Sweet Strawberry bundle I used.  I love that the punch has 4 parts that match the stamps!  (You can tell which images coordinate with the punch; they're highlighted.) And notice how the fonts in both of these sets match?!!

After I made the strawberry cards I wanted to try the blueberries sheet so I made these cards with that one. 

I'm offering the 10 strawberry cards as a free pre-cut kit to go to anyone who chooses the Berry Delightful bundle from me during Sale-a-Bration; which runs from January 5th - February 28th. However, the supply may be limited in February.

Or if you already own the bundle and want the pre-cut kit you can order it here in my Shop. 

**Kits ordered in January will ship out at the end of January and can be combined with my other monthly kits to save on shipping.

Below is the video where I share some tips on using my OSW Template: 

Remember; Sale-a-Bration starts tomorrow; Tuesday, January 5th!  It's the best time to purchase Stampin' Up! products!

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January Specials: 

Join my Flowerbug's Team during Sale-a-Bration and

get 5 packs of 6" Designer Paper FREE!  

Go here to read about it after January 5th. 

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Current Host code is 399BKWGG

Order online here

Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Oh So Ombre cards; quick & easy with my 2-cut template!

Check out these cute cards made with the upcoming Sale-a-Bration FREE designer paper called 'Oh So Ombre'.  I created them on my Stamp with Me FB Live Monday night.  I created a template to chop up a piece of designer paper into 4 pieces. See the video below. 

It's a pack of 48 sheets in 6 X 6" size with beautiful colors & patterns with a gradual color change.  One side is smooth and the other features the fun dots.  

You'll be able to earn this paper pack FREE with a $50 order during our annual Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It starts in just 6 days and runs from January 5th - February 28th, 2021.

I made these 3 cards with the Dandy Garden Designer Paper (another sneak peak; from the 2021 Spring Catalog) with my template seen below.  

Start out with a piece of double sided Designer Paper measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it into 4 pieces using the template below.  Then, mix & match your pieces on a 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base.  

Tips:

• This is easiest if you use patterns without a direction on them; such as flowers that grow up from the bottom or words. 
• Choose one pack of DSP that coordinates well and cut 2-3 pieces in a variety of patterns.  It's fun to mix & match them. 

Watch the video below to see how and get some creative tips:

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December Ordering Special: 

Current Host code is 399BKWGG

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Retro Circles layout with a quick video. So unique & versatile!

I hope you had a nice Christmas weekend!  We sure did.  It's one of my favorite times of the year; one time where all of my kids are home and we're all together. 

Here's another card we made at my December card clubs.  It was such a hit on Facebook Live Stamp with Me that I had to do it at Club too.  It's a great way to show off your designer paper with this retro style.  Scroll down to see the video. 

You just need three circles of different sizes.  I used the Stitched Shapes dies so they have the extra detail of stitches on the edges.  I use these dies so much!  If you don't have them I highly recommend them. See them here. 

I used the Brightly Gleaming specialty DSP here and instead of the copper foiled side I used the other side which has Navy, Mossy Meadow & Island Indigo.

The stamped images are from the Itty Bitty Birthday & Lots to Celebrate stamp sets.  Just one ink color; Night of Navy. 

Below are the cards we made on one of my Monday night Stamp with Me FB lives.  See that video here.  

The above cards were made with various designer papers & stamp sets.  The top is Classic Christmas, left is Heartwarming Hugs and right is Snowflake Splendor. 

Measurements:

• Main card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Neutral (White or Vanilla) is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Greeting strip is 1/2" X 5" 
• Circles are the largest three stitched circle dies 1 3/4", 2 3/8" & 2 7/8"

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December Ordering Special: 

Current Host code is 399BKWGG

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Need a quick gift box for the Holidays? Use your designer paper!!

Are you a last minute wrapper?  I can help! I made these fast gift boxes on this week's FB Live.  Honestly they are super easy and you can make them wide or tall depending on where you score. 

Each one is made from 2 pieces of 12 X 12" designer paper; these are from Toile Tidings which is now discontinued and out of stock.   Double sided paper is preferred and makes them extra special.  I used the same patterns for each box; flipping the pattern so they coordinated. 

I know some of you might think it's frivolous to use your designer paper for gift boxes.  Now consider how much DSP you have stored up!  Use it; you can do it!

And here is another version with the new True Love designer paper; all Black & White! It's from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog!

I colored some of the flowers on the paper with both Rococo Rose and Purple Posy Blends markers.  Then I added two ribbons; Black glittered and Purple Posy. 

You can watch the video here.   Scroll towards the end for the boxes. 

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December Ordering Special: 

Current Host code is AHJNPWNB

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.