Flowerbug's Inkspot

A Good Man double point fold card; it's super easy!

It was so nice to be able to meet and stamp with many of my Club members this month.  Our state has eased the guidelines for meetings so most of my gals chose to join me for Club this month.  Many of us really needed to get together and play/stamp again. 

One of our cards was this Double Point fold card; it's super cool and so very easy!

And it really makes the best use of your designer paper.  Not a bit of waste!  Each card needs two pieces of 3" X 4" designer paper.  Score it at 1" along the long edge and then fold each corner to the center of the fold like this: 

I used the Come Sail Away designer series paper here; it's still available while supplies last here. 

Here's a quick video for you on putting this card together.  I used the A Good Man stamp set and as you can see; you don't have to color in some of these sketch style images.  They're beautiful just as they are!

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Morning Star

Have you seen this pretty stamp set yet?  It's called Morning Star (seen here) and is one of Stampin' Up!'s distinktive type of stamps. This means you can get multiple hues of color with just one inking.  It's amazing!  

It is retiring next week so if you'd like it, get it now! Here's a few cards I created when playing with it.  I think this set has been a bit of a sleeper; lost among the many favorite in the 2020 January-June catalog.  

Here I used Old Olive and Gorgeous Grape; one of my favorite green and purple combos.  Because this stamp set is photopolymer you can easily stamp the images just where you want them, placing them perfectly.

Here are the measurements and supplies:

• Old Olive 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
• Regals designer paper 5 1/4" X 1 7/8"
• Gorgeous Grape 4 3/4" X 3 1/2"
• White 4 1/2" X 3 3/8"
• Label Me Fancy Punch, Grape striped ribbon, dimensionals, mini glue dots 

Here's another simple card made with this pretty stamp set this time in green & blue: 

I chose to use Pear Pizzazz with Night of Navy here.  This is our Neutrals designer paper pack and it is already out of stock.  It was on the Last Chance list seen here.  I'll miss these pretty patterns although we are getting new packs of 6" designer paper in the upcoming catalog.

Measurements:

• Pear Pizzazz 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Navy designer paper 5 1/4" X 2"
• White - 5 1/4" strip for the Ornate Style die-cut
• White 3 1/4" X 2 1/2"
• Navy 3 1/2" X 3"
• Ornate Style dies, Olive/Terracotta Tile 1/4" ribbon, Noble Peacock rhinestones 

 

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May Specials

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It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

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The last of the Beautiful Fun Fold card swaps

This is the last bunch of Fun Fold cards this week; each one has been made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  

Sue made this pretty and unique card using the Positive Thought stamp set. 

She is super creative and loves to create her own ideas.  Look at this unique card!

She used the Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Cross of Hope dies (on sale right now for just $10.80; they were $27.00!)

Measurements:

• Petal Pink - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• Blackberry Bliss 6 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4"
• Whisper White - 7 1/2" X 5" scored at 3 5/8"

Next is Karen's pretty card featuring the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and the Magnolia Lane designer paper.  This pretty paper is also on sale; at $8.05 right now while supplies last here.  She colored the flower in with the Petal Pink blends markers. 

Measurements:

• Petal Pink 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2", small layer is 3 1/4" square
• White inside is 4" X 5 1/4", front is 2 3/4" square
• Black is 3" square 

Candy made this beautiful card, also with the Positive thoughts stamp set and coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.  

That gorgeous rectangle die-cut is from the Ornate Layers dies here.  They're amazing!!!  Her colors are Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and a splash of Coastal Cabana.  Here's the inside view:

Measurements:

• Rich Razzleberry 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• Very Vanilla inside is 5 1/4" X 4", plus a piece for the rectangle die-cuts
• Crumb Cake pieces are 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

Mary made this pretty card using the Free as a Bird stamp set and the Bird Ballad designer paper. 

The Bird Ballad designer paper is on the Last chance list now; it's on sale for $8.05 while supplies last.

She colored the birds with Blends markers; so soft and pretty!

Measurements:

• Whisper White 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end. The inside White Nested Label die-cut is 4 3/4" X 2 5/8"
• Front stamped layer and Bird Ballad designer paper piece are 2 1/4" X 3 3/4".  
• Pool Party layers 2 1/2" X 4" 

I hope you enjoyed this week of incredible fun folds.  If you missed any, click here, here and here to see them all! 

 

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More fun fold cards!

Each day this week I'm sharing many of the Fun Fold card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  They are amazing! 

First is Candace's pretty Double Triangle card:

This card is so fun to make and to receive! You can find all kinds of tutorials for this fold.  Here's a video I made for it: 

The best thing about this card fold is how perfectly it uses both your card stock and designer paper without waste!  And it makes 2 cards at the same time!

Start out with a full 8 1/2" X 11" piece of card stock.  Score it down the center both ways; at 5 1/2" and 4 1/4".  Then cut in half on the diagonal like this:

Now cut two pieces of designer paper measuring 4" X 5 1/4" in half.  Use double sided paper for the best use; two for each card.

Candace used the retiring Peaceful Poppies designer paper seen here, the Painted Label dies and the Peaceful Moments bundle.  I love that splash of designer paper inside the card!

Marilyn made this beautiful card with the Ornate Garden suite of products seen here; an early release from the upcoming Annual Catalog.  

• The Olive card base is 4 1/4" X 8 3/4" scored at 5 1/2"
• The Terracotta Tile layer is 4" X 3"
• Designer paper is 3 7/8" X 2 7/8"
• The Olive stitched rectangle is 3 1/2" X 2 1/4" 
• The Terracotta Tile die-cut is from the Ornate Frames dies
• The White daisy layer is 1 1/8" X 2 1/2", the White inside is 4" X 5 1/5"
• Stamps are from the Ornate Style & Ornate Thanks stamp sets 

Paula made this striking fun fold card using the Peaceful Poppies designer paper and the Painted Poppies bundle.

This Peaceful Poppies designer paper is retiring and is on the Last Chance list now while supplies last here.  I'm so glad the Painted Poppies bundle will be returning in the new Annual catalog! 

Measurements:

• Poppy Parade main card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" and 6 3/8"
• Striped DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"
• Poppies DSP is 1 3/4 X 3 3/4"
• White strips are 2" X 4" 

I hope you're enjoying these fun fold cards made by my talented Flowerbug's Team!  More tomorrow! 

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May Specials

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It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

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Wow; don't miss these Fun Fold cards!

Each day this week I'm sharing the Fun Fold card swaps made by my incredibly talented Flowerbug's!  We hold a card swap every month and many opt in to participate.  See the others here and here. 

First up is Annette's Kite Fold card!

I know many of you will want to know how to make it so I searched and found this template at Beccy's Place.  She has a tutorial for it here.  Her card is a full sized card where Annette's was placed on a layer of her card.  So the finished size may be different. 

Annette adhered her kite to a base card of Blueberry Bushel at 5 1/2" X 4 1/4" and White at 5 1/4" X 4" .  She also added a velcro closure to keep the card closed securely.

I think the tail of ribbon and twine finish it off like a kit perfectly!

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Karen made this adorable card with the Follow Your Art suite of products seen here!   I believe almost all of the products in this suite are retiring with many on sale; the stamps & dies, the designer paper (on sale for just $4.60 now!), the embellishment kit and the embossing folder too.  It's such a fun group of products; great for crafters! 

The Follow Your Art embellishment kit comes with lots of fun accents including these stitched felt pieces!  Its on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

Measurements:

• Calypso Coral base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Designer paper is 4" X 5 1/4"
• White is 2 1/2" X 8 1/4" scored at 4 1/8"

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Lots of Fun Fold cards!

My Flowerbug's Team held a Fun Fold card swap this month and I'll be sharing their amazing cards this week.  I'll try my best to add details, products and measurements for them too. 

Their cards are jaw dropping incredible; you're going to just love them!

First up is Jacki's striking split fold card.   Look at all of the dies she cut out!  

Measurements & Products used: 

• The Daffodil Delight main card is 4 1/4" X 11" and scored at 2 3/4" and 8 1/4"
• White pieces are 2" X 5 1/4"
• Follow Your Art DSP is 1 7/8" X 5 1/8"
• Stamps - Beautiful Bouquet, Label Me Bold (Mini catalog)
• Dies - Bouquet Bunch

Jonna made this amazing double Z fold card with the Sailing Home stamp set, Smooth Sailing Dies and Come Sail Away designer paper.

This Come Sail Away paper is on the retiring list right now while supplies last; it coordinates so beautifully with these products!   The Sailing Home stamp set and Smooth Sailing dies are in the next catalog but the paper is not. 

Measurements:

• Navy card base is 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2"
• Balmy Blue is 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" and 6 3/8"
• Designer paper - left is 3 1/4" X 4", middle is 3 1/4" X 1 7/8", white on right is also 3 1/4" X 1 7/8"

 

Deloris made this beautiful Double Point card using the retiring Bird Ballad designer paper. This paper is on sale on the Last Chance list here.  It's just $8.05 right now!

One of my Club cards this month features this unique fold so there will be a video on it next week. 

Measurements:

• Black base is 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• the dotted Designer Paper is 5 1/4" X 4 1/4"
• the two folded DSP points are 3" X 4", scored at 1" on the long side, with the tips folded to the score line.  
• She fussy cut the flowers and bird from the Bird Ballad designer series paper. See it here. 
• The White die is the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Easy Country Club Fun Fold card

At first I thought this Country Club designer paper was just for people who liked to golf.  But once I had the paper in my hand it's sooo much more than that!  It is full of wonderful patterns and plaids too!  

Today I'm sharing a project my Card Club gals received in April.  It's a unique fold that really shows of this cool designer paper. 

The card opens up in the middle and the back is one flat piece.  Here are the measurements:

• Night of Navy 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• Crushed Curry 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Country Club DSP 3" square on top and 1" X 3" on the bottom.
• Green or Smoky slate strip is 3/4" X 4"

I used the A Good Man stamp set for the greetings.  I added a knot of the Country Club Twine Combo pack beside the greeting with a mini glue dot.  

Here's the project sheet with directions, measurements and products used.  You can download and save it or print it out. Download 2020 April Clubhouse birthday

I'll have a few more cards featuring this designer paper tomorrow.  

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

 

May Quick Cards - Pre-cut kit to go; limited quantities!

If you need more cards to send or you want to craft without having to design; I can help you out!  Build your cards stash while crafting at home with this pre-cut kit to go! 

There are 10 cards in the pre-cut kit; 2 each of 5 fabulous cards.  Three of these are unique fun folds like this one. 

This card fold makes the best use of 6 X 6" paper!  You'll be making lots of this design. 

This kit to go includes $20 in product AND a pre-cut cards kit; all for $28 plus shipping.  You're getting the 10 cards kit for less than $4 with the tax and shipping I pay on the product.  It includes a full pack of 6 X 6" Regals designer series paper, a full spool of White Flax ribbon and 1/2 pkg. of Holiday rhinestones.  

I used the So Sentimental stamp set on my cards. You can substitute any stamp set you own though. 

There are three options for you with this kit.  See them all here. 

1. First is the complete bundle that includes the pre-cut cards, product, pdf tutorial AND the So Sentimental stamp set for $59.50.
2. Second choice is the pre-cut cards kit, product and pdf tutorial for $36.
3. Lastly you can purchase just the pdf tutorial; with no kit or product for $15. 

*I have a limited number of these kits available.  If you want one; do not wait! Go here to get yours. 

**If you are already subscribed to my monthly kits I have one of these set aside for you.  Do not order another!

If you also want my Men's quick cards kit seen below let me know and I will combine shipping.

 

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Online orders please use this host code for April:

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If the order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me! 

 

Check out the retiring products below; while supplies last!

Three fast & easy Free as a Bird cards

We made these three cards on Zoom and Facebook Live last night.  Each Thursday evening at 8 pm CT I hold a Stamp with Me session.  In 30 minutes we've all made 3 pretty cards together! 

I post the measurements ahead of time so they can prep and be ready.  They can substitute any of the card stock, stamps etc to create their version of my card designs.  It's so fun to see what everyone makes!

The pretty Bird Ballad designer paper is retiring and is discounted. See it here. 

Supplies:
Free as a Bird stamp set
Black, Daffodil & Pool Party inks
Blends markers - Pool Party, Light Old Olive, Light Calypso Coral, Sponges, pearls

Measurements:
Pool Party card - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 1 1/2" & 4 1/4"
DSP - left is 2 1/2" X 5 1/4", inside right is 1 1/2" X 5 1/4", White is 2 3/8" X 5 1/4"
Black is 2 5/8" square. The White is 2 1/2" square
*I used the Small Bloom punch for the stamped flowers

Petal Pink card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP is 2 1/2 X 5 1/2", Black is 2 3/4" X 5 1/2"
White strip 3/4" X 4", Magnolia Memories dies for flower

So Saffron card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
DSP - one piece at 3 3/4" X 4" cut into 1 1/4" strips
Black 4" X 4 1/8"
Black Stitched so Sweetly die-cut, White Label me Fancy punch, Olive ribbon

Check out the retiring list; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number. 

Online orders please use this host code for April:

RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me!