Flowerbug's Inkspot

CUTE Easter Bunny projects by Sharon; our Artist of the Month

Easter is just 2 weeks away so I thought I'd share Sharon's projects featuring the Easter Bunny bundle. She chose it for her Artist of the Month theme and she knocked it out of the park!  

Unfortunately the bundle is not currently available as the Easter Bunny punch is out of stock.  It will be back on or before May 15th.  You can get the Easter Bunny stamp set now. 

I'll share a brief description of each: 

She stamped her bunnies on Vellum and colored in just the ears.  The vellum is die-cut with the Scalloped Contour dies. So many cute details here - note the bird, egg and carrot.... The grass in front and the white cloud pieces under the vellum set the scene!

Next is a few of her adorable  Easter treats:

ON the top left is one of our Scalloped Kraft Treat boxes seen here. She punched the bunny through the lid and added a piece of window sheet to hold in the yummy candy.  The blue 'pull-up' candy bar treat holds a massive kit kat candy bar!  I love the bunny punched through the front with a sweet basket. Just wrap the ribbon around the bar and tie at the top for a fun pull up treat.  *Tip; use the size of your candy bar to guide you on cutting/folding your card stock wrap.  

Here is a close-up of the bunny eggs.  She stamped the White strip and added it to a card stock wrap. The bunnies are stamped, colored and fussy cut then added to the band.  

Next is a fun fold with three bunnies on the diagonal.  

This card is a standard A2 card - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4". She added the front two squares on the front panel and here's how she added the center bunny to the inside edge.  The designer paper is the new Hello, Irresistible DSP. 

I love the additions she added to each one, flowers, a carrot and eggs; all from the Easter Bunny stamp set. 

Look closely at the ribbon and fancy edge element on this next card: 

She used two colors or our In Color ribbon and twisted them together.  Fun!  And for the DSP element here she die-cut multiple labels from the Fancy Flora DSP & Natural Prints dies to create this pretty layer.  Clever & creative!

This next card is a card with an additional 'gift'.  A bunny bookmark... 

See how the double bunny can be removed to use as a bookmark?  It's held onto her basket with magnets.  These magnets are adheres to each side of the bunnies. The card looks great without the magnet bookmark too.  Super clever!  

This next card is made from a window sheet.  Yes; the card base is a clear window sheet!  So cool.  

The die-cut wreath is from the Natural Prints dies using Fancy Flora DSP. 

Here's a view of the inside. She added the card stock to the inside front and the inside back of the folded Window Sheet card base.  

Lastly a set of sour cream treat containers: 

Have you ever made one of these?  It's been awhile for me but they are so fun to make.  Basically it a tube of paper that you secure one end well. Then fill with candy and secure the other end closed opposite from the other end.  Traditionally you use a crimper to crease the end, but you can use a scoring tool as well.  

She had fun adding multiple tags to each! 

Didn't she do an amazing job?!  So many wonderful and SUPER creative projects. Well done Sharon!!

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So many fabulous Kit choices - Paper Pumpkin or those in the Kit Collection

One of my favorite product lines Stampin' Up! is excelling at is their kits. There are quite a few options but a favorite is Paper Pumpkin.  Each month we get a sneak peak of the coming kit. We all have an option of getting one each month or purchasing a pre-paid subscription.  I usually get a pre-paid during Sale-a-Bration so I earn free product at the same time. 

We have until the 10th of each month to opt in for the coming kit. That's tomorrow! This month it's the Sunshine & Smiles kit; it coordinates with the Rain or Shine suite in the current Jan-June mini catalog. 

They had offered a pair of die-cuts that match the stamps in this kit but they sold out.  

Opt in here to subscribe to monthly kits - remember you have full control of which kits you receive. Skip a month or cancel.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here. When you get a pre-paid for 3 months or more you can choose free Sale-a-Bration choices too!  At least through February 28th. 

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You might not realize Stampin' Up! has an entire collection of kits in the online store.  They call it the Kit Collection.  

The photo above includes just some of the kits available!  See them all here.  These kits are all inclusive which means almost everything you need is included in the kit to complete them.  

I recently made the cards in the Saying Thanks kit and LOVE how they turned out!

You can see this kit here.  It is a non-stamping kit with 9 cards & envelopes.  It's just $13 and would make a fabulous gift!  Everything comes in this kit; I believe all you need is a scissors.  

Another new and exciting kit is the Wreath of Blooms kit. 

Everything you need to make this kit is includes but they do recommend hot glue to adhere the flowers to the wreath.  It's about 8" around and costs $13. See it here.  

You might also like to know that my favorite kits - the Birthday Organizer kit - is back and available again.  It was so popular they ran out.  

This photo includes my 'jazzed up' cover and a few extra cards I made for a kit to go. I have sold out of this kit now but you can still get the original kit from Stampin' Up! here. The full kit includes the card organizer and 12 birthday cards & envelopes for just $25.  

You can see it here.  It's another 'all inclusive' non-stamping kit that most people would love to organize their cards. 

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I still have 2 left!  

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Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Note my NEW YouTube channel, email address plus free project download!

I've so much to do today that I'm posting a repeat project.  BUT, it's a huge favorite and if you haven't seen it or made one I'm sure you're going to add it to your list of projects in the future. 

But first an update on my email and YouTube channel. 

Last week my Google account was hijacked.  I lost some of my contacts, had to get a new email address (click here) and lost my YouTube channel and ALL of my 16,700 subscribers!  It's still a huge shock! 

I have contacted Google and they may help me recover my channel.  Chances are low this will happen, but in the meantime I've created a new one.  PLEASE subscribe to it if you enjoy my videos.  Here's the link.  

Now I'll share this easy card folio project. 

It features the Good Feelings stamp set, the Hand-Penned petals stamp set, the Penned Flower dies, the Border Basics dies seen here, and the Contour Scalloped dies (front of folio).  

We made it at a team meeting a few months ago.  I think it's a super cool way to gift cards to someone.  And it uses just one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" card stock!  

Here's what it looks like open and full of cards: 

Here's the free project tutorial for this neat gift project.  Download Good Feelings card folio here.  

This is the front view.  The colors include Calypso Coral,  Petal Pink, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen.  Please subscribe to my new YouTube channel here!  Click here or on the video below to watch how to make this easy card folio. 

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 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

Santa Suit candy bar pull-up treat with measurements

I shared this cute candy bar treat on my Tuesday FB Live video this week. Need a last minute treat or stocking stuffer??

When you pull the ribbon it brings the candy bar out of the 'suit'.  So fun! And quite easy to make too.  It fits a standard full size Hershey candy bar but would likely work for others too.  

Measurements: 

• Real Red 6” square scored on one side at 1 ½”, 1 ¾”, 4 ¼” & 4 ½”
• Black strip ¾” X 6” scored same as above, Black 1/2" 'buttons'
• White glimmer ¾” X 6”
• Silver buckle is from the Potted Succulents dies

The  greeting is from the Holly Jolly Wishes  stamp set.  I used the Tailor Made Tags for my White greeting tag. 

 

I wish you a very Merry Christmas! 

I hope you can spend it with your favorite people!

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Cottage Wreaths gift treat bag with video; easy and uses your DSP too!

I shared this cute project on a FB Live video a few weeks ago.  It features the Country Wreaths bundle and the Santa Express designer paper.  Here's the link to the video. 

The Cottage Wreaths bundle is carrying over into January. See it here. 

Look at the wreaths above; they're each unique, showing how much variety there is in the stamp set & dies.  

The left is mostly die-cuts with an additional bow & berries added.  The right has the stamped wreath over the die-cut green wreath.  The bow is die-cut from Red glimmer paper. So many options!  

I started with a piece of DSP at 5 1/2" X 8 1/2". Score at 1 1/4" with the short edge at the top.  Then with the long edge at the top score at 2", 4", 6" & 8" up to that first score line.  Tip: You're only scoring the bottom of this bag. 

Crease on the score lines and glue together.  *watch the video to see how.  

Click on the photo below to watch the video.  There are two other projects before this one in the video; all featuring the Cottage Wreaths bundle. 

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A unique fun fold card made with Celebrate with Tags bundle!

Celebrate with Tags was the featured bundle on last week's FB Live.  I shared this unique fun fold card: 

The candles, the dotted background and the stitched rectangle die are all from the Celebrations Tags dies.  Unfortunately these dies are now sold out.  I am so sorry if I'm teasing you!  

The Celebrate with Tags stamp set is available & will be carrying over through May. See it here.

Here's another photo from above with measurements too.  

Scroll down to watch the video; or click here.  

Below you'll see the video; click on the photo to watch it. It includes this fun-fold card and two tags made with the Celebrations Tags dies.  

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Everyone needs a Card Organizer; you'll love this kit to go! Limited supply available...

I was thrilled with the Birthday Card Organizer kit Stampin' Up! created and knew it would be super popular.  I was right; they are now out of stock.  It will be available again; but we don't know when. 

I ordered a bunch of these kits and have jazzed it up for a kit to go this month.  

The basic Birthday Organizer kit includes the card organizer (it has 12 months & 14 pockets for cards), adhesives, adhesive-backed sequins & everything needed to make 12 cards & envelopes. 

I'm adding 4 bonus cards & envelopes, a spool of Sahara Sand ribbon and all pre-cut pieces needed to complete the design element on the front of the card organizer.

In the PDF tutorial you'll also see a few alternate designs for the 2 card designs included in the base kit. Of course it also includes instructions for the bonus cards and design element on the front. This PDF is sent to you immediately after payment via email. 

To complete this organizer and cards as shown you’ll need the following products: 

• Stamps – Biggest Wish, Peaceful Moments (or other greetings)
• Ink – Black, Soft Succulent, Petal Pink

Click here to reserve yours; supply is limited!  The cost is $32 plus shipping.  

Who wouldn't want this gorgeous organizer for their cards?!  

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Clearance Rack Refresh!

Last Chance list is here!  

Order online using the links below:

Host code link: DXYW7GV3

Free Card Class in December: *I still have 4 left! 

Get a FREE card class from me with online orders over $55 when using either host code above!

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Beautiful Card Folio with free project sheet download & video

In yesterday's FB Live video I shared a neat project that is super easy and quick too!  It's a Card Folio that fits at least 4 cards and envelopes.

And the best part is the majority of the products I used are on sale this week!  See the Seasonal Sale here. 

On November 15-18 you can SAVE BIG on so many products from the ANNUAL CATALOG!

• 20% discount on ALL Dies

• 20% off ALL Embossing Folders & Hybrid Embossing Folders

• 20% off Non-Specialty Designer Series Paper

• 15% off ALL Stamps (excluding host sets)

• 10% off ALL Punches

 

Download 2022 November Seasonal Sale

 

Here's the project I made on yesterday's video; scroll down to find the free project sheet you can download. 

 

It's a card folio that fits at least 4 cards & envelopes.

It features the Good Feelings stamp set, the Hand-Penned petals stamp set, the Penned Flower dies, the Border Basics dies seen here, and the Contour Scalloped dies (front of folio).  They're all on sale this week!!

The other item I used is the new Fitting Florets designer paper seen here.  
This would make a fabulous gift for those people that say they don't need or want anything.  Add a few postage stamps for mailing the cards and it's even better!

Here's what it looks like with four cards and four envelopes inside.  What a wonderful and easy gift!

Here's the free project tutorial for this neat gift project.  Download Good Feelings card folio here. I hope you make some! 

Click here or on the photo below to watch the video tutorial. 

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November Specials: 

*Seasonal Sale Nov 15-18!

10-20% off select Annual Catalog items

1. Seasonal Sale is on from November 15-18!  Discounts on Annual Catalog items!

2. Get a pack of mini dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

3. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

Seasonal Sale is on!! A fun project with the Good Feelings stamp set on today's Live video!

It starts today!

Here's the list - all from the 2022-23 Annual Catalog: 

• 10% off all punches (yes every punch in the annual catalog)
• 15% of all stamps (Host stamp sets are not included in this sale)
• 20% off all dies (every die set too!)
• 20% off all embossing folders
• 20% off all non-specialty Designer Series Paper (all paper priced at $12)

Download 2022 November Seasonal Sale list here

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I am so excited about sharing this project on today's FB Live video!  

In the photo below you'll see something that looks like a card.... but it's not!  

It's actually a card folio that 'fits' cards inside.  Today is a sneak peek; I'll share details in the video today and more on tomorrow's blog post. 

I've made one years ago and when my friend Susie Wood shared hers I had to make one too!  I chose to use the Good Feelings stamp set seen here.  It's on sale starting today with the Seasonal Sale.  It was $24 but is not $20.40.  

In the folio I used the Contoured Scalloped dies for the frame, a few dies from the Penned Flower dies seen here.  They were $30 and are now $24. I also used the coordinating Hand-Penned Petal stamp set seen here.  They were $22 and are now $18.70. 

My colors include Soft Succulent, Petal Pink, Evening Evergreen and Calypso Coral.  The pretty Designer Paper is the new Fitting Florets seen here; it's available through January 4th or while supplies last.  It's also part of my card kit to go seen here or the PDF tutorial here.

Join me here at 11 am Central time on Facebook.  Or click here to see it on YouTube later.  

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Order online here

Host code link: XZPZ6TDV  or BMGZZDPU

November Specials: 

*Seasonal Sale Nov 15-18!

10-20% off select Annual Catalog items

1. Seasonal Sale is on from November 15-18!  Discounts on Annual Catalog items!

2. Get a pack of mini dimensionals from me with online orders over $55!

3. All orders in November will receive a big project tutorial - a collection of 12 cards featuring this new collection of products. Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!