Flowerbug's Inkspot

Easy Triple Accordion fold with tutorial, measurements & video

We made this pretty Triple Accordion card last night on a FB Live video seen here.  It's a neat fold that is also quite easy to make. 

I used the Awash in Beauty designer paper along with the coordinating True Beauty bundle seen here.  

It stands up nicely but also folds into a 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" A2 size card.  

Measurements: 

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4", 4 1/4", 7 1/4" & 8 1/2"
• Pink layer is 4" square. Cut 2
• DSP - 2 pieces at 3 7/8" square
• White 2 1/4" X 4"

I am challenging everyone to make and share one on my FB group page here by July 17th to be entered in Prize Patrol for a free embellishment.  

The entire suite is beautiful!

You can get a share of this pretty designer paper in my Annual Catalog paper share. I still have a few spots left! Message me here Details are at the bottom of this post.

My colors include Mossy Meadow, Polished Pink & Balmy Blue.  The pretty die-cut flowers are all from the Awash in Beauty designer paper.  The Organic Beauty dies are designed perfectly to match the DSP!  The only stamping I did here are the two greetings; all of the flowers are die-cut from either card stock or DSP.  

Do you see the little bit of color on the Pink blossom die-cut?  I used Wink of Stella and my White craft ink to add color. Watch the video below to see how. 

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How to make a forest of trees from the Wisteria Wishes stamp set!

I thought the flower image in the Wisteria Wishes stamp set would make wonderful trees. So I played around and here's the finished card: 

I chose to use just one ink color of Evening Evergreen. I made this card in the video below; or click here to see it. 

Tips on creating the trees:

• Starting at the bottom with the 3 flower image (turned point side up) stamp in full strength Evening Evergreen ink making sure you stamp some images higher and some lower.  Ink every time filling in the very bottom fully.
• Now ink the same image and stamp off once before stamping slightly higher than the first 'trees'.  
• Now ink the image again and stamp off twice before stamping even higher making sure you alter the height now & then.  
• Wallah; you've created a forest of trees!  

Did you know that Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent are a perfect color combination?  Stamping off once or twice can give you almost an exact Soft Succulent color tone.  

You could make a bunch of these cards quickly and they're perfect for any occasion but to me they'd be great sympathy or men's cards. 

Here are the other two cards I made with this bundle.  It was super fun to play with! 

Click on the photo below to watch the video. 

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Wisteria Wishes with the new Split Card Textures dies; with video!

 

Today I'm sharing another card featuring the Wisteria Wishes bundle.  I paired it with the Split Card Textures dies seen here:  

I have to say that I think it's gorgeous!  The Split Card Textures dies are an easy & unique addition to your card projects.  There are two dies in this set; you can see them here.  

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My colors are Starry Sky, Old Olive and White.  I cut two sets of Wisteria with the Wisteria Dies and trimmed the smaller one a bit shorter. Then I sponged them with Starry Sky ink on the edges.  I adhered them together with bits of Stampin' Dimensionals for lift.  

I stamped the greeting in Old Olive directly on the White CS and the leaves are stamped & die-cut. 

I wanted a fuller bow so I split the Old Olive twill ribbon into two long pieces and tied together in a bow. 

The photo below includes the measurements. 

Below are all of the cards I made on the video.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video. 

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Beautiful Wisteria Wishes card with video

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This week I'll be sharing the cards I made on last week's FB Live video.  I chose to feature the pretty Wisteria Wishes bundle seen here. 

Join me here for tomorrow's video. 

My colors include Orchid Oasis, Parakeet Party and a little Old Olive with White.  This card was pretty instinctive; hanging wisteria is the first thing that comes to mind.  There are a few tricks I used to alter the leaves die-cuts though.  I trimmed off a few extra pieces to fit the stamped images better.  You can see what I did in the video below.  

This bundle is super versatile!  I made two more cards in the video plus shared a bunch of swap card ideas as well.  You might be inspired to purchase it once you see them all!  

Products used:

• Wisteria Wonder bundle
• Orchid Oasis and Parakeet Party card stock & ink, Old Olive ink
• Stitched Rectangle dies
• Blending Brushes
• In Color twine combo pack 

Click on the photo below to watch the video.  

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He's the Man fun fold card; Facebook Live tonight!

Here's the card  we're making tonight for Stamp with Me Live. It's at 7:30 pm CT here.

Gather some supplies and create along with me.

 

 

I used He's the Man DSP; no stamping on the front.  I used the die-cuts included in the special He's the Man designer series paper.  I love this paper with the two sheets of fun elements we can use for card making or scrapbooking.  

 

It's a fun fold card with the bottom half opening up to reveal the same angled square piece as the front. These are from the Stylish Shapes dies seen here.  This set of dies is all stitched in squares, circles and banner shapes!

 

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", & 2 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
• embossed back is 5 1/4" X 4"
• Squares 2 3/4" & 2 3/8"
• DSP 5 1/4" X 2"

Other products used:

Dies are Stylish Shapes; Brick embossing folder & Rustic Metallic adhesive-backed dots.

 

The stamp is from the He's All That bundle; the arrow is another element from the Designer Paper seen here. 

 

Join me here where I'll share a few more cards made with this layout. 

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Glimmer Paper meets the Slim Card dies for a big WOW!

I hope you're not tired of the Slim line cards I've been sharing this week.  I've been having a lot of fun making them with the Slim Card dies and the Slim Saying stamp set.  

I shared these striking cards on FB Live Tuesday: 

I wanted to use the new 2022-24 In Color glimmer paper, I knew it would show off it's ombre' effect nicely with the Slim Card dies.  I chose to use the 2 in colors of Parakeet Party with Starry Sky.  

The Slim Sayings bundle is retiring this month and available while supplies last.  BUT the Slim Card dies are on sale now at 50% off!  See them here.  It's a better deal to get the Slim Card dies separately from the Slim Sayings stamp set even though they are available in a bundle.  

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 7 1/4" scored at 3 5/8"
• White layer for the die-cut 3 1/2" X 8 1/2"

I had to cut the colored glimmer paper twice since it's in 6 X 6" size and the die is about 8 1/2" long.  I also used the Picture This dies for the greeting label and the Starlit punch for the glimmer stars; also punched from the In Color Glimmer paper.  

I saved the outside pieces from the chevron glimmer paper and made this card: 

I just couldn't throw it away and decided it could be used for a second card.  I adhered the two colored pieces to a piece of White card stock and trimmed off the excess before adding it to a card base of Orchid Oasis.  

You can watch the video here or click on the photo below to watch it.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel and my Facebook page here. 

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Easy Kite Delight Fun Fold card with video & measurements

I cannot believe I forgot to share this neat card!  We made it at my April card clubs; it's a fun fold featuring the Kite Delight stamp set & the Pattern Party designer paper. 

This stamp set is on the Last Chance list and is on sale at just $12.60 instead of $18. 

The color combination includes Daffodil Delight, Pool Party, Black & White.  The kites are colored in with Blends markers and the Cloud Punch adds a fun detail for the greeting banner.  

Here's how it opens up to reveal the other side of your double sided designer paper.  The Pattern Party DSP is retired now; it was in the annual catalog and free for hosts. 

As you can see I changed the cards up just a bit.  I swapped the yellow kits and used two different greetings too.  

Measurements: 

• Black base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", layer 2 5/8" X 3 7/8"
  • DSP 4" X 10 3/4" scored at 3" & 8 1/4"
  • White die-cut 2 1/2" X 3 3/4", inside 3 3/4" X 5" 
  • Yellow greeting strip 3/4" X 3 3/4"

I shared this card during last week's FB Live.  Watch it here and see all three Kite Delight cards I made.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video! 

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Slim Sayings bundle is so versatile!

Here are a few more samples featuring the Slimline Sayings bundle that is retiring this month.  See yesterday's cards here. 

This first card features the Hues of Happiness designer paper. 

The pretty ombre design in the Hues of Happiness DSP is beautiful with the beautiful die-cut design.  I used the Tailor Made Tags for my greeting layers and stamped the 'one' on a piece of So Saffron to make it pop. 

Here's the Slim Sayings stamp set; I love this greeting set so much. The variety of fonts and occasions are so versatile.  

The card on the right below is simply three colors of card stock - Navy, Soft Succulent and Just Jade.  I cut out one in each color to be able to make 3 cards!  Just mix & match to fill in the center with the chevron pieces. 

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 7 1/4" scored at 3 5/8"
• die-cut 3 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• DSP 8 3/8" X 3 3/8"

Here are some wonderful samples from Stampin' Up! with this unique bundle. See it here; but don't forget that the dies are sold separately at 50% off right now.  

Click on the photo below to another pretty card made with this bundle. 

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I've got more ideas yet! Botanical Layers bundle cards with video

I challenged myself to use each pattern of the vellum included in the Lovely Layers vellum.  You can see it here; you get 60 sheets in the pack!  It includes 4 different prints and many sheets of plain vellum too. 

This first card has a printed circle on it.  The easy solution was to add a die-cut wreath.  I used three sets of dies here; the Natural Prints, Amazing Thanks & Hydrangea dies.

My colors are Parakeet Party, Fresh Freesia, Black & White.  The vellum in the kit is 1/4" larger than the 4 3/4" X 3 1/2" white layer. 

Remember that it helps to place a White layer under your vellum to see it's true color.  

Here are two cards; both using the Lovely Layers Vellum.

For this card I textured it with the new Quatrefoil Tile embossing folder.  Embossing vellum is a wonderful way to add it to your projects; it's texture and opaqueness is so beautiful. 

The colors are Polished Pink & Parakeet Party.  I used the Poppy Moments and Natural Prints dies for the greenery and the Nature's Prints stamp set for the stamped leaves and greeting. 

Click on the photo below to watch the video and see more ideas using this bundle. 

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