Flowerbug's Inkspot

Merry, Bold & Bright card kit to go; for both Christmas & Birthdays!

I chose the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper for one of my card kits this month because it's filled with fun, bright & colorful designs that can be used for  Christmas, Birthdays or other celebrations.  They're my theme for these colorful cards I created this month. 

Aren't they fun? Each one is a fun fold card that truly shows off the neat prints in the designer paper. I know they don't look like fun folds but they are!

As I usually do with my monthly kits to go I am including approximately $20 in product along with the pre-cut cards.  You also have the option of getting the PDF tutorial only.  

This is the kit my monthly subscribers will receive.  If you'd like to receive a pre-cut cards kit (with extra products to make more) each month click here.  It's $28 plus shipping and they get bonus free products every few months. 

This kit includes the following: Reserve yours here.

• 1/2 pkg of the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper (6" X 12)
• a share of Iridescent white ribbon
• a share of the Iridescent Adhesive-backed circles
• the pre-cut cards including punched and die-cut pieces
• the PDF tutorial (a $15 value)

The PDF tutorial is an option for those who have their own products.  It's $15 and can be found here. It includes photos, step by step directions, measurements and a supplies list. 

I have two NEW kits available this month plus a few extras too!  Save money and order multiple kits!  See them all here.

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Neat card fold that shows off your double-sided designer paper! Free project sheet & video too

Happy Halloween!  

Today is the last day of the October Starter kit special of 35 % off or 35 % more! 

If you have a wish list more than $65 I hope you consider it!  For the next 6 months all of your Stampin' Up! orders will be at a 20% discount!  I'd love to see you save some money and get the starter kit.  

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I shared these neat cards on last week's video.  This layout truly shows off both sides of your double-sided designer paper!

I made the Trick or Treat card before the video and the Winter Wishes card during the video that you can watch here.

Trick or Treat card details:

• Them bones designer paper seen here
• Greeting is from Throughout the Year set (2023 Holiday catalog)
• Greeting die-cuts are from the Nested Essential dies
• Black & White Gingham ribbon

Here's the inside view.  I chose the Pick of the Patch stamp set here. I love the look of the designer paper in the inside of the card!

*Download or print the free project sheet here: Download Designer Paper card base; shows both sides!

Here is the other card I shared:

This card shows off the Magical Meadow bundle in the greeting and pretty die-cuts. 

Details:

• Winter Meadow designer paper seen here - 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 1" and 6 1/2"
• Mossy Meadow, Basic White & Misty Moonlight card stock plus Adhesive-backed silver glimmer paper for the pretty foliage die-cut

Here's the inside view; stamped with the Magical Meadow stamp set. 

The Magical Meadow bundle has been one of my favorites this season.  I seem to reach for it often. See it here. 

Here is the video for these neat cards.  You'll also find another fun fold card and a quick treat bag too! 

*For some reason I'm not able to add a photo of the video but click on the link above to watch it. 

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Trucking Along window fun fold card with video & free project sheet!

Today I'm sharing one of my October card club projects; it features the Trucking Along punch bundle.  See it here; it's now back in stock!! 

I used an easy technique on the window and tire rims. See how they're a soft white?  Using our White Craft ink pad, I grabbed a bit of White ink with a blender pen and colored these areas. You can add more color if you'd like it whiter, but I like the almost opaque look.  

Note one card has presents and the other a tree in the truck bed.  These are stamped on a separate piece of White paper and fussy cut before adding to the truck. 

 

I created two options for my Club members; a birthday or a Christmas card. This Truck bundle has a wide variety of stamps & greetings.  I did use the Happy Birthday image from the Enjoy the Rhythm set and the inside Christmas greeting from the Brightest Glow stamp set.  

Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet.  It includes photos, supplies, measurements and step by step directions.  Download Oct 23 Trucking Along window card

As you can see in the card above and the one below; it's easy to switch themes with this fun card. 

Below is the video tutorial for this card, another fun fold and an easy treat bag too!  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel too!  

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Winter Wishes & Abundant Beauty masks fun fold card; free tutorial & video!

Today's project was inspired by my Team member Candace who made this cool fun fold card for a recent swap. 

Isn't it neat! She featured the Beary Cute bundle on her card in Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate & Pretty Peacock. 

My favorite part of her card is that it's quite easy to make! I knew my followers would like to know how to make it so I shared it on a recent video (seen below).  

I used similar colors but chose the Magical Meadow stamp set & the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks seen here. 

I used a blending brush, Lost Lagoon ink and the snowflake mask to create my card front.  After adding the pretty snowflakes I textured it with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. 

It's a mini slim line card; the finished size is 3" X 5 1/2".  I just love the fun of the popped up panels inside!

I created a free project sheet with measurements, directions, supplies used and photos. Click on this link to download or print it. Download Snowflakes fun fold card; abundant beauty masks

There's something special about a monochromatic card! I used Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock inks, and Lost Lagoon and Basic White card stock.  

Below is the video for this card and another as well. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here! Enjoy!  

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Unique Christmas card swaps; they're not your average cards!

Today I'm sharing the last of our October Flowerbug's Team Christmas card swaps.  These two cards are not your average Christmas cards! 

First is a pretty card made by Marla.  She put together a unique color combination of Pretty Peacock with Moody Mauve and it works! 

She chose two stamp sets for her card; Ringed with Nature and Vertical Blooms. Both are from the 2023-24 Annual Catalog.  The designer paper is the Earthen Elegance, also from the Annual catalog. 

Measurements:

• Moody Mauve card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 2 1/8" and 4 1/4"
• Moody Mauve inside 6 1/2" X 3 1/4" score at 3 1/4" and 5 3/8"
• DSP layers 2 pieces at 1 7/8" X 5 1/4", and inside back is 4" x 5 1/4"
• White layers 3" square, 1 7/8" X 3" and 7/8" X 3" 

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Sharon made this super cute reindeer card featuring the Sending Cheer dies seen here.

Can you tell that the reindeer are upside down gingerbread men?  Rudolf is a complete die-cut but the Mrs is half.  She added so much detail on them too! 

• The 'hello' die cut is from the Rustic Crate dies
• The antlers are from Autumn Leaves dies.
• Ears are from the monkey punch. 

She used the Joy of Christmas designer paper on the front, cutting it in half with the Border Basics dies.  A great idea!  

The greetings are from the Horse & Sleigh stamp set (online exclusive). 

Below you can see all of the Flowerbug's October swap cards.  Details on each if you go back each day this week.  

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WOW fun fold swap cards with the Beary Cute bundle!

Look at these three fabulous swaps that all feature the Beary Cute bundle.  All so different which shows how versatile this bundle can be.  

First is an amazing fun fold card made by Candace.  

She stamped her neat background using stamps from Artistically Inked. I know it doesn't look like a fun fold; but look what you see once you open it up!  

So fun!  And not that difficult either. I created a similar card on this week's Live video. I'll share it and a free project sheet next week.  

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 3", 4 1/4", 5 1/2" 
• front white 2 3/4" X 5 1/4", inside white 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
• Pretty Peacock front 2 7/8" X 5 3/8"
• White inside greeting layers 2 3/4" X 1 1/2"
• Smoky Slate greeting layers 2 7/8" X 1 3/4" 

She used Pretty Peacock, Basic Gray and Lost Lagoon for her inks.  All stamps are from the Beary Cute stamp set. 

Next is a fun & bright card made by Tracey:

She chose to feature the Merry, Bold & Bright designer paper here, focusing on the blues and green patterns.  She broke up the busy tree paper with a striped piece under the greeting and bow. Neat! 

Here's the inside view.  The greetings are from the Christmas Classics set. 

Next up is a neat book-binding card made by Candy.  

She used the Beary Christmas designer paper and stamps from the Beary Cute bundle. 

Products used:

• Beary Cute bundle
• Night of Navy, White, Crumb Cake and Balmy Blue card stock
• Inks - Balmy Blue, Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight (scarf) and Mossy Meadow
• Deckled circles dies, Navy & Gold glittered ribbon, Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder.

Measurements:

• Night of Navy card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 4 1/4" & 5 1/2"
• Balmy blue and White inside 4" square
• DSP strip 1 1/8" X 4"

Unfortunately the Bear punch is unavailable right now; it will be back the first week in November though. See this bundle here. 

Love to make cards & swap?  Join my Flowerbug's Team in October with the Starter Kit deal seen below and be a part of the fun! 

More Team swaps coming tomorrow; stop back in! 

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Gorgeous Night Divine Fun fold card

We held our monthly Team swap this weekend and I'm thrilled to share the cards with you! Our themed was Christmas cards. 

First is this stunning card made by Roxann:

She chose the Night Divine bundle seen here. Unfortunately I noticed the stamp set is out of stock now; it should be back in a few weeks.  She also used the O Holy Night designer paper seen here.  

Here's the bundle: such beautiful greetings and the dies...!! 

You can see her fun fold a little better in this image below:

Measurements:

• Night of Navy card base 5 1/2" X 8" score at 1", 2" and 5", panel under greeting is 1 7/8" square 
• left vertical piece 3 1/4" X 5 1/2" score at 4"
• Vanilla inside front and back are 5 1/4" X 2 3/4", greeting 1 3/4" square
• Designer paper 5 1/5" X 7/8" strip on lower front, 3 1/8" X 1 3/4" panel under nativity, sky is 3 1/8" X 2 1/2" 

Here's the back side; she textured it with the Stars at Night embossing folder and added a donkey die-cut.  

The O Holy Night designer paper has been in and out of stock the past month of so.  It's currently back in stock!  

Love to make cards & swap?  Join my Flowerbug's Team in October with the Starter Kit deal seen below and be a part of the fun! 

More Team swaps coming tomorrow; stop back in! 

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Pick of the Patch Diamond Flap fun fold card.

I created this super fun card on a video a few weeks ago. It features the Pick of the Patch stamp & punch bundle and Them Bones designer series paper.  

I was inspired by a card my friend Susie Wood made and sent to me. She is fabulous at designing fun fold cards and an amazing designer. Check out her blog here. 

She used the same designer paper and the Leaf Fall embossing folder but her stamp set is Cheers to the Season seen here. 

Here's the inside view. You can see the Leaf Fall embossing folder here.

This card starts out at 10 1/2" X 4 1/4" and with a few score lines and a trim of the end points, you'll achieve this neat fun fold. 

*Here's the free printable project sheet: Download Diamond Flap fun fold card

Below is the video; click on it to see how this card is made.  

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Delightful Floral fun fold tutorial or card kit to go; limited quantities available!

When I saw the Delightful Floral designer paper in the Online Exclusives I knew I had to feature it in a card kit to go.  The color combinations are outstanding!  

I shared three of the 5 cards in this kit in a video seen here a few weeks ago.  Then I made two more to finish off the cards.  Look! 

This pre-cut kit includes the following: 

• 10 pre-cut cards including die-cut and punched pieces
• 1/2 pkg. Delightful Floral designer paper (6" X 12") 
• a share of glittered organdy ribbon
• a share of Sequins Trio
• the PDF tutorial 

I get a lot of compliments on my card kits; I truly enjoy creating them.  If you're interested in the kit to go, be sure to opt in soon.  I have a limited supply.  See the kit to go here.  Or get the PDF tutorial here.  

*The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment.  The pre-cut kit will be sent out at the end of October.  

I used the Translucent Floral stamp set & dies for these cards; add on the stamp set or bundle at 10% off!  Message me here for combined pricing.  

You will need inks, stamps, adhesives and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper for each card.  I hope you'll check out the other kits I have on my shop here; it pays to combine shipping! 

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October Specials: 

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