Flowerbug's Inkspot

Fancy Fold Accordion Heart Doilies!

I dreamed of doing this fun accordion fold with the Heart Doilies in my sleep.  I rarely do that!  Do you?  

I shared how in this week's Facebook Live yesterday.  My FB Live's are usually on Tuesdays at 11 am but I was out of town so switched to Wednesday this week.  It's so simple!  And you could do this with many of our dies too!  Click below to see it.

I also traced the flap of my envelope onto the From My Heart specialty designer paper to make this card extra, extra special!  

Details:

• The pretty soft scallops on the edge of the DSP are from the new Braided Border punch.  I did one length of it and cut it in half for both cards. 
• The greeting is stamped on a Timeless Label punch and added to another Heart Doily.  The stamps are from the Heart to Heart stamp set seen here. 
• I used the new sparkly Faceted Gems from the From My Heart Suite.  See them here
• You get 40 Heart doilies in one package for $5.50; a great deal at .14 cents each.

Cutting:

• I cut a strip of the From My Heart designer paper at 3" X 12" and cut that into two pieces 3" X 5 1/2" long.  The hearts are the reverse side of the pretty foil double sided designer paper on the envelope.  When you use these measurements you can get 8 cards from one sheet!  It's a great way to use up the designer paper you may be 'hoarding'. 
• The white layer inside is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"; my favorite size for inside cards as you can get 5 from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11".  

I folded each doily in half and glued each one to the next just on the outer curve.   I adhered the folded doilies to the card with either Tombo liquid adhesive or Tear & Tape; it's super strong!

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Three January Specials just for you! 

1. All January online orders will earn a ticket in the drawing for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

2. All online orders will receive a 10 cards pdf tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $65 you'll get a free Coastal Weave embossing folder too!

January Host Code is GEEFZCZV

Order online here

Little Ladybug Spinner Card!!

This fabulous spinner card was made by my friend Susie Wood; she sent one to me as we like to make cards for each other to share with our customers.  I love her style so much.  Visit her blog here. 

Isn't it adorable?!  It's classic Red, Black & White; perfect for the Ladybug set. The center circles are 1 3/4" and 2" in size. The Black piece is 4" X 3 1/4" in size and that circular opening is 2 3/8" using the Circles Collection dies and punches.

This cute stamp set is FREE with any $300 order placed during Sale-a-Bration; January through March 2020.  If you don't think you can swing that large of an order I have a few suggestions for you. 

1. Have a workshop/party and invite your friends. Their orders will add up so you can earn it free!
2. Place one big order (if you can). You'll get 6 free $50 Sale-a-Bration items at the same time and earn $36 in free hostess benefits. 
3. Have a book party; inviting your fellow stamping friends to order. I can open a host code so all of the orders can be shipped to each person's ome. Sale-a-Bration is a great time to order!  Free products for each $50 you spend.
4. Purchase the starter kit and join as a Demonstrator!  Then you get 20% off your $300 order so you're really spending just $240 to earn this set!  Plus you would get 6 free Sale-a-Bration items at the same time and $36 in free hostess benefits. 

All you need for a spinner card is a window, something to spin and some string or thread.  She used our Silver metallic thread here.  The window is made with our Circles Collection Framelits. 

Watch the FB live replay video below to see how it's done. 

You might wonder where the black polka dots came from. She used a sponge dauber!  So easy!! 

Below you can see both cards I demonstrated on my Facebook Live this week.  Click below to see it. Be sure to follow my page so you don't miss it each week on Tuesday's at 11 am CT. 

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Three January Specials just for you! 

1. All January online orders will earn a ticket in the drawing for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

2. All online orders will receive a 10 cards pdf tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $65 you'll get a free Coastal Weave embossing folder too!

January Host Code is GEEFZCZV

Order online here

Gorgeous Noble Peacock fun-fold cards kit!

Every time I make a project with this beautiful Noble Peacock specialty designer series paper I fall in love with it again.  It is just stunning! 

Each month I choose a designer paper and create 10 cards with it and other coordinating products.  Look at these beauties! 

Of course as you know, photos do not do them justice!  Every single card is a fun fold; some simple and others a bit more 'fun'.  There are 5 basic designs with 2 of each to give you options.  

This cards kit to go includes $20 in product (before tax & shipping) and the cost with Priority Shipping is just $35.  You're paying about $4 for all 10 cards!  

This kit includes the following:

• 1/2 package of the Noble Peacock Specialty Designer Series Paper (6" X 12")
• 1 spool 3/8" reversible (Old Olive/Pretty Peacock) ribbon
• 1 pkg. Noble Peacock rhinestone jewels
• 10 cards kit; pre-cut pieces including punches and die-cuts
• a pdf tutorial for all 10 cards with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

It does not include stamped images per SU policy. I used two stamp sets on these cards - Tasteful Textures and Beautiful Friendship.  If you'd like to add on either or both of these sets I'm offering them at 10% off with this kit.  Or use whatever stamps you already own to finish them. 

Email me at lagreff@gmail.com to sign up for it.  I can send you a PayPal invoice. 

Be sure to RSVP by December 17th to get your kit! 

It's just $28 for locals and $35 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out around Christmas. The pdf tutorial is emailed to you then also. 

 

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December Online ordering special!!

All online orders receive a 14 cards pdf tutorial featuring the

Snowman Season and So Many Stars bundles. 

Plus if you use this hostess code 3NANNDXU

and your order is over $45 I'll send you one of these kits for a 2020 calendar/post it note card; free! 

Snow Globe Scenes Shaker card; front and inside!

Today starts the year end close-out; now we know what is retiring and not carrying over from the Holiday catalog. Click here to see it.

Here's a unique way to use the Snow Globe Scenes dies for a shaker card.  I created this on Facebook Live last week on Tuesday.  

I chose to use Balmy Blue with White and Gold.  Look at the detail you get with these Snow Globe Scenes dies.  Gorgeous!  

And when you open the card you still have a shaker on the inside!  I love this cool effect with the window peeking in the front. I show how in my video you can see here.  You will want to get some of these Snow Globe Shaker domes before they're gone.  

The stamped greetings are from the Perfectly Plaid stamp set; a clear favorite of mine this season. 

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December Online ordering special!!

All online orders receive a 14 cards pdf tutorial featuring the

Snowman Season and So Many Stars bundles. 

Plus if you use this hostess code 3NANNDXU

and your order is over $45 I'll send you a free kit for a 2020 calendar/post it note card kit! 

Gorgeous Path of Petals bundle.

I paired up the beautiful Path of Petals bundle with the gorgeous Feels Like Frost designer paper in the Holiday catalog and made these:

  Click here to see the Path of Petals bundle in my store. 

I think any project would be incredible when made with this Feels Like Frost specialty designer paper.  The photo realistic prints are stunning so your projects end up stunning when this paper is the star. 

Here's how the inside looks:  

Measurements:

• Main card 4 1/4" X 10" scored at 5 1/2"
• Designer Paper 4" X 4 1/4"
• White inside 4" X 5 1/4" 

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Take advantage of my November specials! 

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November Online ordering special!!

Use Hostess code YRRTNQPD

All online orders in November will receive a free 10 cards tutorial featuring

the Toile Tidings and Brightly Gleaming bundles from the Holiday catalog. 

 

The tutorial will be sent via email within days of your online order.

Orders over $55 will receive a FREE package of metallic pearls from me in their thank you card! 

Check out my Buyer Brownie Points program for online orders here.

Order here!

Fun Double Flap fold card

I love this fold! It's one of the cards in the November card kit to go.  It features the Christmastime is Here designer paper and the Christmas Roses dies. 

The left flap folds back so the front larger layer can open up like this: 

It's a super fun and special fun fold card!  There are 5 designs in this kit; 2 each of 10 cards; all pre-cut and ready for you to stamp and assemble.  It even includes punched and die-cut pieces!  

Here is a photo of all of the cards you'll receive in your kit this month:

Four of the 10 cards are fun fold cards.  I used mostly Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade and Gold inks here.

The kit includes approximately $20 in new Christmastime is Here products (before tax & shipping) including the following:

• a pre-cut kit for 10 cards including all pre-cut, punched and die-cut pieces
• 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Christmastime is Here specialty Designer Series Paper
• 1/2 spool of the Gold shimmer ribbon
• a full package of Gold Glitter enamel dots
• A complete written pdf tutorial with photos, directions, measurements and supplies list (sent via email)
• It does not include stamped images 
• Those who add on the Christmas Roses bundle will also receive a big bonus tutorial for 15 more cards featuring the bundle! 

I used the Christmas Roses bundle for most of the stamping on these cards.  

If you add on or purchase this bundle from me in November you'll get my big 14 cards and gift box tutorial FREE!  See this post for details on that. 

You can use any greeting stamps to finish your cards.  However if you'd like to add on this bundle to your kit for an additional 10% off let me know by Friday, Nov 15th.  I'll send you a PayPal invoice for it. 

You can get this kit mailed to you by subscribing to my monthly card kits or message me and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  You can cancel or suspend your kits at any time.  

Be sure to RSVP by November 16th to get your kit! I want to mail it out as soon as possible.  

It's just $28 for locals and $35 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at before Thanksgiving and the pdf tutorial is emailed.