Flowerbug's Inkspot

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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Spring Punched Banner; cute home decor piece!

To all of our Veterans; thank you for your service!  I wish you all a safe and happy Memorial Day! 

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I haven't shared this project yet; it was the bonus project many of my gals received in their Spring Retreat package.   It's made with the Pleased as Punch designer paper; it was free during Sale-a-Bration earlier this year.  

To create the banners I first cut a piece of card stock 4 1/4" long X 3 1/2" wide.  Then I made a mark at the center of the short end and cut from that mark to the opposite corner.  Then I had my template!  

I added lots and lots of punched pieces!  I used the Umbrella punch, the Tulips punch, Daisy, Leaf, Butterfly Duo, the Small Bloom punch and the Heart Punch pack.  A few of the banners are textured too.  It would be fun to hang this in your craft room or on a window . 

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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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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

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

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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

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

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3 quick cards from a 6 X 6" template! Video too!

In case you missed it I've uploaded the video for my easy template for 6 X 6" designer paper to make three cards quickly! I also have a project sheet that includes the template, directions, additional measurements and more.  

You can use any piece of 6 X 6" designer paper you'd like!  Let the colors in your paper help you decide on the card bases and accent colors and embellishments.  It's really fun to make cards when you have this easy guide.

As you can see, depending on your designer paper, colors and orientation the cards don't look the same!

 6 X 6 Quick cards template - download it 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!

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

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Tomorrow is the last day; get two pre-cut kits and save on shipping!

tomorrow is the last day to get either of my May pre-cut kits to go.  I have two choices!  You can choose one or both!  If you want both I can combine shipping to save you money.

First is the Quick Cards kit; 10 cards including a few unique folds.  And they're not all flowery either!  Of course you can 'add' flowers if you'd like to...... 

 

This kit to go includes $20 in product AND a pre-cut cards kit; all for $28 plus shipping.  The product alone costs just over $24 so you're getting the 10 cards kit for less than $4.  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. Purchase and 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 to go I have one of these set aside for you.  Do not order another!

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The second available kit includes these gorgeous cards!  Stock up on your supply of masculine cards with this kit that requires NO stamping!

It includes $18 in products including 1/2 pkg of Come Sail Away Memories & More cards pack and Memories & More cards and envelopes plus a pre-cut kit needed to complete your cards.  It also includes one package of Basic Brads, two spools of twine (Navy & Navy/Sahara Sand) and a few Sail Away trinkets. 

I have a limited supply of this kit on hand because many of the products are retiring.  Many of these items are on sale right now on the Last Chance list here. 

Purchase it here by May 17th.

Both of these kits will be mailed out at the end of this month, which gives you some wonderful crafting time.

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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

All Dressed Up dies make the cutest purse!

Look at these adorable purses made with the All Dressed Up dies! 

The purse above is made with the Best Dressed designer series paper, Lovely Lipstick card stock and ribbon and one of the special tassels in the suite. You can see everything here.

These purses can be filled with candy, treats or even 3 X 3" cards. Decorate and finish them as you like; what a special gift! 

The one below was included in my April cards kit to go and my Spring Retreat!  The purse pieces are textured with the Hammered Metal embossing folder seen here.  It has silver buckles and a button on the cute pocket in the front. 

Here's a photo of the cards that are inside the purse above. They are the Best Dressed 3 X 3" note cards and envelopes seen here.  They come in a pack of 24 and are on sale for just $4 right now!  That's half off!  They're perfect little add on's for gift cards. 

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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