Flowerbug's Inkspot

Honey Bee Fun Fold-card with Golden Honey paper

Here's a unique fun fold card that's super easy too!  We made them at my March card clubs.  

They had a choice of colors, either Pineapple Punch or Lovely Lipstick to go with the Golden Honey specialty designer paper. Unfortunately this gorgeous paper is no longer available; they ran out of it a few weeks ago.  It was free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion that is still happening!  Be sure to get your favorites while supplies last and before March is over!  

On the above card we stamped the hive in Pineapple Punch and added a few die-cut bees and a greeting.   Here's the inside view: 

And below is the Lovely Lipstick version.  Each of the cards uses the Honey Bee bundle seen on page 30 of your January - June mini catalog.  Click here to see it online.  The Detailed Bee dies have been unavailable for a few weeks but I hope they'll be back soon!  

And below you can see the video I made for this fun fold card.  

Measurements:
Black CS 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 1 3/8" and 2 3/4" from each end, 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" for front
Honey Bee Designer paper - upper piece is 2 3/4" X 5 1/4", lower is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4"
Pineapple or Lovely Lipstick CS strip is 1/2" X 5 1/2", 2 3/4" X 3 3/4" for die-cut oval
White scrap 2 3/4" X 3 3/4" for oval die-cut, inside is 4" X 5 1/4", greeting strip is 3/4" X 3" and
scraps for bees

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There are new Sale-a-Bration items out for the last few days! 

Click here to see them. 

March host code is 4J7C9GFY

Fun Fold Cards with Flowering Foils specialty DSP

There's a simple way to change up a white foil accented paper into colored foil paper.  With the direct to ink technique.  'What's that?'  It's where you tap or rub the ink pad directly onto your paper.  Yes; you can do that! Look at these cards that feature the Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper.  This gorgeous paper is still in stock and it's FREE with any $50 order! 

All but the bottom right card has been 'inked' with a water based ink pad.  On the upper left is Calypso Coral, the top right is Black memento and the bottom left is Bermuda Bay and Pool Party. 

I showed this technique on one of my latest Facebook Live videos.  I have one each Tuesday at 11 am CT here. You can see it below. 

Details:

• So Sentimental Bundle for stamps and die-cut
• Flowering Foils designer paper seen here (free with any $50 order in March; while supplies last)
• Detailed Trio punch
• Copper and Silver foil paper
• 1/4" crinkled white ribbon is colored with Blends markers

Measurements: 

• Main card is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
• Left DSP is 4" X 3 1/8", Right DSP is 4" X 1 7/8"
• punched layer is 2 1/2" X 3", larger layer is 2 3/4 X 3 1/4"

 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is 4J7C9GFY

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Card kit to go; craft safely in your own home!

There have been many closures and cancellations announced this week due to the Corona Virus.  I am continuing to hold my small events so far as most are under 10 people.  But if you're playing it safe and staying home, I have a great option for you to continue to craft in your home.  

This month's card kit to go includes 10 pre-cut cards, $20 in product (so you can make more!) and a free written pdf tutorial. 

Here's one of the cards in the kit.  

It's a fun fold card that really shows off the gorgeous Peaceful Poppies designer paper. 

Here's a link to get the details on this kit.  It includes $20 in products (Designer paper, sequins and twine) and 10 pre-cut cards along with the pdf tutorial.  All of the many die-cuts are even done for you. 

Email me at lagreff@gmail.com by Thursday, March 19th. That's the cut off date. 

The stamps are from the Peaceful Poppies set seen here.  Add it on plus another $9 in product and you'll get a free Sale-a-Bration choice when I combine it with the product included in your kit.  Don't miss out!  My gals love their kits each month!  

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping!

Did you know you don't have to sell or hold classes?  You can be a happy stamper and just enjoy the discount and order products just for yourself! 

Click here to get yours! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Lily Impressions DSP; make the most of your paper with this fun-fold card!

Do you struggle with double sided designer paper?  What if you love both sides of the paper and cannot decide which one to use?  Well I have a solution for you with this fun fold card!

I created these cards for my March thank you's for online orders.  They feature the Lily Impressions designer paper from the 2020 Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  One side of the papers is all water lilies with an impressionistic feel and the other has washed patterns. The colors are bright and vibrant! 

On the above card the colors are Purple Posy with Blackberry Bliss and Garden Green. The pretty punched corners are from the Detailed Trio punch seen here.

The stamp set and dies are from my top pick for Bundles in the 2020 January - June mini catalog - the So Sentimental bundle seen here:

The front right panel opens on just one side.  It's a perfect layout for your designer paper and all you need to do is add a punched or die-cut layer across both panels.  

The colors on the card above are Pretty Peacock with Melon Mambo. I used the Pretty Peacock rhinestones as accents. 

Which is your favorite?  

Measurements:

• Card stock is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
• Designer paper on the left is 3 1/4" X 4"; card stock on the right is 1 7/8" X 4"
• The inside white layer is 3 1/4" X 4"
• Melon Mambo banner is 1" X 4 1/4" 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is TRYUEHDZ 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

March host code is TRYUEHDZ

Order online here

3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

Over the Moon Fun-Fold card

My friend Marilyn made this card for a swap with her Card Club this month.  Many of my Club gals swap cards every other month.  They are loving this and actually 'using' their products!  

It's made with the 'Over the Moon' stamp set seen here.  

Isn't it cute?  It's a fun fold card where the front panel swings open on the bottom.

The black spots look like patterned paper but they're stamped using the 'Love What You Do' stamp set seen here.  Aren't they perfect?!!!

Measurements:

• Black back - 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", bottom front 2 3/4" X 4 3/4" scored at 4 1/4", front panel 3" X 4 1/4" stitched rectangle
• Real Red 2 5/8" X 4" stitched rectangle
• White front 2 1/4" X 3 1/2" stitched rectangle, lower front spotted, stamped panel 2 1/2" X 4" 

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

 

Under My Umbrella Bridge fold card with video

This card was a big hit at my Card Clubs in February.  It's a bridge fold card featuring the Under My Umbrella bundle.  See it here. 

To create this card you'll cut your base card short and add another short piece at the bottom. The Daffodil and Balmy Blue layers 'bridge' the base layers.  Really cool.  And I was able to die-cut the Balmy Blue scalloped rectangle from the leftover piece from the middle.  I love using my card stock so perfectly.  *See measurements below.

The Under My Umbrella stamps and punch bundle is just $30.50 for both! It has so MANY cute images and wonderful greetings.  I just love it! We stamped the images in Basic Gray ink and colored them in with Blends markers 

The striped and raindrops designer paper is from the Pleased as Punch paper; available while supplies last now with the Coordination Product Release special.  You can see it here.  It's so bright and springlike! 

 

Measurements:

• Balmy Blue 4 1/4" X 6 3/4" scored at 5 1/2", plus a second piece at 1 1/4" X 4 1/4" for the bottom
  White inside 3 X 4 1/4" and a scrap for greeting punch
  Daffodil Delight 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
  Balmy Blue scalloped die-cut 3" X 4"
  Pleased as punch DSP 2 1/2" X 3 5/8" front, two strips 1" X 4" for top and bottom plus scrap for
  umbrella punch

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

 

Pleased as Punch; another fun fold card with optional pocket

I am loving the spring-like Pleased as Punch designer paper; it's available now while supplies last!  See it here. I highly suspect this paper will run out before the end of March.  I have no inside information but it's happened before and if you really want it; don't wait!  click here to get yours. 

I knew I wanted to make the focus of this card a square shape so I could add four pieces of the Designer Paper on the front with the greeting on top. So I had to figure out a way for the side to be separate.  I rarely make square cards so this was my compromise.  

I adhered the side flap to the card base just at the outside edges to form a pocket.  This is for either money or a gift card. 

Details:

• Front greeting is Seriously the Best stamp set.  I cut apart the 'Hello Friend' greeting so I could ink it up separately. 
• Inside stamps and front flowers are from the Thoughtful Blooms set; free during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.
• Flower punch is the Small Bloom punch; free during Sale-a-Bration.
• Front stitched die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies 

Measurements:

• Mango Melody card base - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  I cut up to the score line at 1 1/4" on the outside edge. The extra piece is textured with the Coastal Weave embossing folder.  It measures 7/8" X 4"
• White - 4" square
• Balmy Blue 1" X 5"

If you like this unique designer paper check out my Pleased as Punch Fun Fold card kit to go here.  There are just 4 days left to opt in on it. 

Coordination Product Release - While supplies last!

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!

For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go.  It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches!  The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four. 

 

I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient.  Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!  

*You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards.  They are easy to fussy cut! 

I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.

 

This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping).  You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!  

*If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!  

 

I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings.  It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images. 

 

The cards kit to go includes the following:

• a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
• Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
• 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
• 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
• 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon

**You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit.  It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.

 

If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know.  If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here. 

 

*I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church.  Please RSVP by the 16th to attend. 

 

***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit! 

 

It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.  

 

 

 

*You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time. 

*I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit.  Email me at lagreff@gmail.com

 

If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15.  You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop. 

 

Pleased as Punch fun fold card

I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in.  I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card. 

The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer.  See measurements below.

I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here.  It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches - amazing!  The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper. 

I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go.  I'll share that with you tomorrow. 

Details:

• The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
• The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January - June Mini catalog
• the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
• the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here

Measurements:

• White - 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
• Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
• Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too (while supplies last)!

February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!