Flowerbug's Inkspot

Happy Easter with a Floating Die-cuts Technique card

Our family gathers together for Easter most of the time; when we can that is. 

We do jelly bean hunts with our granddaughter inside and an Easter Egg hunt outside weather permitting.  What are your traditions for Easter?   

I shared this card on last week's Facebook Live when I did Paper Strips Techniques. You can see it here.  

On this card I adhered strips or punched circles to our Acetate and then used the Oval Dies to cut them out.  I had to run it through multiple times as our acetate is very thick. But it die work!  

Other products used here:

• Word Wishes dies
• Layering Oval dies (So very sad these are retiring!) 
• Friendly Silhouettes dies (Greenery; retiring & on sale $19.20)
• Tasteful Textile 3D folder
• Little Details embossing folders (retiring & on sale $3.20) 

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April Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

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Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *if you'd rather have gems; let me know.

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

You can also order them in my Shop here. 

All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

A beautiful scene with the 'Here's to You' kit; a Paper Pumpkin alternate idea

The March Paper Pumpkin kit included stencils and a sponge in the kit so I had to play with creating a scene.  It's one of my favorite techniques! 

One of the stencils has clouds in it.  I used Pool Party ink and lightly sponged on the upper part of my White CS. 

Then I sponged Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink about an inch and a half from the bottom edge.  Now I stamped the trees image in the kit with Pretty Peacock ink.  I did not reink the stamp each time so as I stamped repeatedly I achieved the appearance of a distant forest. Love this!!  

The birds and greeting images also came in this kit.  

Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not you can be!  Sign up to achieve them every month here.  

Or choose a pre-paid option here.  

Did you know that you can pick & choose your kits?  Subscribers receive an email BEFORE the kits is mailed giving you a chance to opt out if the kit doesn't appeal to you.  Or you can add on to receive a second kit.  You're in charge! 

The April kit is called 'So Cool' with a 'treats' theme. Opt in to get it by April 10th! 

• The So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit is a little taste of summer fun, with enough supplies to make 12 colorful, shaped cards with coordinating envelopes. Six card bases are popsicle shaped, the other six are semicircles: three watermelons and three rainbows. All of the cards are splashed with cheerful, vivid watercolor images. The kit also includes two full-size, matching sticker sheets, die-cut accents, fun embellishments, and more.
• Even though the So Cool Kit was designed with kids in mind, these fun-shaped cards, featuring vivid watercolors, are versatile enough to gift to kids of all ages—the young in years and the young at heart. They’re a great way to send some “sunshine in a card!” Who wouldn’t love that?
• The kit’s exclusive So Cool Stamp Set is versatile, offering sentiments that can be used for multiple occasions such as birthdays, congrats, cheer, and more! It’s a great addition to any crafter’s collection.

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April Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *or choose the Artistry Blooms sequins

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

You can also order them in my Shop here. 

All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

Snailed It; fun, colorful & adorable

This is another card we made at my March Card Clubs.  I featured the Snailed It Bundle seen here.  

This cute designer paper is retiring and not returning in the new Annual Catalog in May. It is full of bright colors and adorable patterns.   I used the Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch seen here. 

That cute envelope comes in the set of Snail dies. And quite a few of these dies coordinate with the Snail Mail designer paper too! 

Measurements:

• Card base (Daffodil or Bermuda Bay) 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
  Real Red 3 1/2" X 10 1/2" scored at 4 3/4"
  Whisper White 3 3/4" X 5"
  Scraps of Snail Mail DSP and White for punches & die-cuts 
  Bermuda Bay scrap for die-cut envelope

Here's the video; watch to catch the many tips and tricks on this card. 

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March Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Colorful Hydrangeas

What colors do Hydrangeas come in?  Lots!  I have a white one in my yard; it's blooms are huge and beautiful every year.  

Annette made this pretty card for a swap last month.  She used the Hydrangea Haven bundle seen here.  

Her card is also a simple fun fold where the Real Red opens and adhered to the Black base.  

Products used; click on the highlighted item to see it online:

• Painted Texture embossing folder 
• Stitched Nested Labels (RETIRING!) on sale for $28
• Silver Foil paper (RETIRING)
• Blends markers, rhinestones

Note: I'm featuring this bundle and the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper for April's card kit to go!  Stay tuned; I'll share it here soon. 

Measurements:

• Basic Black 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Real Red 4" X 10 1/2" scored at 5 1/4"
• White 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
• Silver Foil 2 7/8" X 4 3/8"
• Black 3 1/8" X 4 5/8" 

Items are running out on the Last Chance List:  Here is what it already gone:

• RICH RAZZLEBERRY STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
• INK • Item 150083  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
• INK • Item 150086 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
• INK • Item 150090  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• INK • Item 150092 SEASIDE SPRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• INK • Item 150093 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• PAPER • Item 150880 PRETTY PEACOCK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 150881 PURPLE POSY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 150883 SEASIDE SPRAY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• BUNDLE • Item 155349 2019–2021 IN COLOR CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PADS
• PAPER • Item 149703  2019–2021 IN COLOR 12" X 12" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 152460 WHALE OF A TIME DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• EMBELLISHMENTS • Item 149708 PURPLE 3/8"  TRICOLOR RIBBON

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March Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Butterfly wobble & Bokeh technique with video!

I'm excited to share one of my March Club cards with you.  This background is called the Bokeh technique. 

Sponging a background is a big favorite of mine and when you add the Bokeh technique to it you get magic! I created my own dotted mask by punching a bunch of circles from a piece of card stock.  

We made these cards at my March card clubs and they loved it!  I used the Vine Design stamp set as well as the Happy Thoughts set; both are retiring and on the Last Chance list here.  

Measurements:

• Pacific Point 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
  White sponged layer 3 3/4" X 5"
  White layer (under sponged layer) 3 7/8" X 5 1/8"
  White inside 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
  White greeting strip 1/2" X 5"

I used Pretty Peacock, Pacific Point & Magenta Madness inks as well as the White Craft ink pad for the light colored dots.  You can see the video below.  It's so easy and amazing!

The butterflies are created with the new Brilliant Wing dies seen here. They'll be in the upcoming Annual catalog but are available now too. 

Here is the video; I hope you watch it.  This technique is so fun and unique every single time!  Think of the colors you could use! 

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Sweet Easter Baskets; Quick & Easy

Need a quick project for Easter?  Or May Day?  Or to make something fun with a child?  This is it!

I made these on a recent FB Live and it couldn't be easier!  

Start out with a square of paper.  I chose to use White card stock for the one above since I wanted to stamp my own background with the Circle Celebration stamp set.  I chose to use Magenta Madness, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight and Balmy Blue.  

I used a 5 1/2" square of White CS for it so I could get two baskets from one sheet of 8 1/2" X 11" paper.  Score it at 1 3/4" on all sides.  Cut up two sides and fold them up to form the basket.  Add a strip of CS for a handle and something fun on the side.  Here I used the Oval Occasions stamp set.

For the butterfly basket on the right I used a 6 X 6" square of Butterfly Bijou designer paper.  Unfortunately this paper is sold out now.  They hoped to have enough through May but we all loved it so much they ran out!  I'm so sorry about that.  

The 6" basket is just slightly larger than the 5 1/2" basket; both work wonderfully for holding treats! 

You can see the video here.  It's a FB live replay; scroll towards the end to see the basket project.  

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

Retiring Annual Catalog items here; while supplies last!

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Offset Triple-time Stamping with video & measurements

Before seeing my projects today I need to be sure you know about the Last Chance Sale; click on this link to see it all in my store. 

There are a ton of items on sale; some up to 60% off!  These are while supplies last and some will disappear within days. 

*Please check this list carefully so you don't miss anything you really want! 

Below are a few shockers/surprises that are retiring:

Click here to see them online.  It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online. 

Download ENG only Last-Chance-Prodcts-Annual-Catalog-2020-2021

• Subtles embossing folder 
• Craft & Carry Stamparatus bag; only $11.60; was $29
• Butterfly Duet Punch; only $7.20; was $18
• Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 - one of my favorite punches!!
• Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
• Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
• Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34 
• Stitched Shapes Dies!!  No!!!  My favorite dies ever!
• Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
• Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!  
• Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
• Happy Dies $12; was $30
• Stitched Nested Label dies!!!!  No! $28; was $35
• Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7
• All of the Circle punches!
• Silver, Champagne & Brass Foil papers
• All embossing powders!  Some are coming back in the new catalog but in packs of 3.
• 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with.
• Layering Ovals & Layering Square dies

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On last week Tuesday's FB live I created a bunch of projects featuring the Circle Celebration stamp set in the Spring catalog.  You can see it here. 

The Triple Time Stamping technique is when you stamp on three pieces of card stock all at once.  I layered just the White pieces in place and adhere them together slightly. This holds them in place while stamping with the fun circle images.

Then you adhere them to the larger Navy card stock pieces.  Watch the video below to catch my tips.  It's the first project of three in the video. 

I used the Tailored Tag punch and the Best Year stamp set for the greeting with a few loops of Daffodil Ruched ribbon. 

The colors in the card above are Night of Navy, Daffodil Delight and Smoky Slate.  It is my Creative Card Color Combo last week. 

Here is the video; I hope you watch it for these fun projects! 

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9HGVYTBV9

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Last Chance List! Lots of discounted items; while supplies last!

Click here to see them online.  It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online. 

Download 2020-21Last-Chance list here. 

My favorites on the list or on sale:

• Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 - one of my favorite punches!!
• Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
• Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
• Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34
• 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with. 
• Stitched Shapes Dies!!  No!!!  My favorite dies ever!
• Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
• Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!  
• Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
• Happy Dies $12; was $30
• Stitched Nested Label dies!!!!  No! $28; was $35
• Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is HGVYTBV9

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Pretty Window card

Later today the Retired List will be out for the 2019 Annual Catalog!  Items will be available while supplies last. Rococo Rose card stock is already sold out.  Stay tuned; I'll post it as soon as it's out! Or click here after 2 pm Central Time. 

I created this card for a Flowerbug's Team swap this month.  The theme was to make a 'Window' card.  

My colors are Balmy Blue, Black & White here.  That pretty flower is fussy cut from the True Love Designer Series paper seen here and colored with Balmy Blue Blends.  It's my very favorite paper! 

I textured the Balmy Blue CS before I die-cut the window; cutting them both at the same time. 

See the other products used here; click on each to see it in my store:

• Tasteful Touches stamp set
• Hippo & Friends dies (window)
• Dainty Diamonds 3D folder
• Black Glittered Organdy Ribbon
• Butterfly Beauty dies (black sprigs)

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9UPP3WVQ

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.