Flowerbug's Inkspot

Blessings of Home & Flowers of Home dies projects

Look at this pretty card I made on last week's Facebook Live. 

Lots of pretty details on this card:

• Blessings of Home stamp set & Flowers of Home dies for the leaves
• I used watercolor pencils & blender pen to color the floral image
• the gold honeycomb sheet is from the Sweet Sunflower Paper Pumpkin kit; it was a free gift add on
• I used the gold honeycomb sheet to add a pretty, blended background using Balmy Blue ink & a Blending Brush

The Flowers of Home dies are in the 2022-23 Annual Catalog but also available free with a $100 Stampin' Up! order during Sale-a-Bration.  See them here. This option ends on Wednesday, August 30th.  See all of the Sale-a-Bration options here. 

The stamp set & dies are available in a bundle too.

I made a second card using mostly the Flowers of Home dies.

I cased the card from Sue Mohr; I thought it was simply elegant way to create a 'wreath' around the oval sentiment.  

The oval dies are from the Fabulous Frames dies seen here.  When you cut out the oval it creates both the frame and the inside; two pieces with one die! 

I textured the White layer with the Quatrefoil embossing folder seen here.  It's so pretty and works perfectly with these flower & leaves die-cuts.  

The colors I used are Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Polished Pink and Fresh Freesia.  

Tip; when adding these delicate die-cuts use just a tiny but of Multipurpose Liquid glue.  

Remember that these Flowers of Home dies are free with any $100 order through Wednesday, August 31st.  Sale-a-Bration ends that day. 

Click on the photo below to watch the video to see how I made both of these cards & one more too! 

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Free Sale-a-Bration choices with a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription! Ends Wednesday!

Every month I share a bunch of alternative, bonus projects with my Paper Pumpkin subscribers and my Team.  The kits are fine as is but it's fun to create something new from the stamps & elements in the kits!  

Here's one I shared on last week's FB Live.  I love the Sweet Sunflowers kit!  

We always get a sneak peak of each month's kit so we have the opportunity to adjust our subscription. We can pause that month or choose to get  more than one kit! 

The monthly kits are available until the 10th of each month, so the decision to opt in for it or pause has to be made by then.  

The Sweet Sunflowers kit included a bonus of 10 free gold foil honeycomb sheets this time.  I used them as a stencil with Blending Brushes on the front and the inside of the card.  

The card bases are patterned on both the front and the back! So I was able to get both of the cards below from one card.  I cut it in half and die-cut the two layers with the Deckle dies. 

Which one do you prefer?  

I used Crushed Curry ink on the left card below and Balmy Blue on the right card.  I cut one of the fold foil honeycomb sheets into quarters and used two of them on these cards, trimming them apart with a paper snips. I shared how I made these cards and two more in the video below.  Or click here to watch it. 

Below you can see how many free Sale-a-Bration items you can choose with a pre-paid Paper Pumpkin subscription.  It really is the best time to get one! Why not earn free products with your purchase?!

Click here to get your pre-paid subscription. 

I order a 6 month pre-paid subscription twice a year; once in the summer during SAB and once in January or February during SAB.  I love this option to earn free products! 

Did you know that when you are a Paper Pumpkin subscriber you can get refills from most of the monthly kits?  The refills are usually around $11 and include everything in the original kit except the ink spot & stamp set.  So once you have the full kit getting a refill means you can make more of the original projects or alternatives easily!  See the optional refills here. 

Unfortunately they do not expect to have refills for this kit; it was extremely popular!  But if they do they'll be on the link above.  

Each month the kits get better & more fun to create with!  They knocked it out of the park with this one! 

 

Here's a peak of last month's alternative projects my subscribers received.

I loved this kit too!  They were wonderful, versatile cards.

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Water-coloring TWO ways with video tutorial!

In August our Flowerbug's Team had our usual card swap - this time we featured either Sale-a-Bration or Holiday catalog products.  I chose to use both!  

I created this card for a few reasons; I wanted to use the Aspen dies (LOVE THEM) and also wanted to create a water-colored background.   What do you think?  

I chose to use Orchid Oasis as my card base and added Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry and a bit of Tahitian Tide in the water-color wash at the bottom. 

Be sure to watch the video below to see how it's done.  It's super simple and hard to mess up!  Honest!  

Tips for a successful water color wash:

• Wet the water before adding ink.  This is super important!  The ink will spread so much easier and without lines if the paper is wet. 
• I used our Water Painters - but a paintbrush also works. 
• Use a heavy paper such as watercolor paper, Thick White or Vanilla or Shimmer paper. Here I used our Silver & Gold DSP from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  It worked but thicker paper is easier and has less chance of the paper fibers lifting. 
• Let the paper dry between layers if you want a definite line between colors - like this sunset & water combo.  

Other details:

• I stamped the bird in Orchid Oasis and colored him in with our watercolor pencils and a blender pen.  
• The greeting is from the Perched in a Tree stamp set - it's in a bundle with the Aspen dies I used here. 
• The greeting die-cut is from the All That dies. 

The Aspen dies are available in three ways - in the Bundle at a 10% discount, separately from the Perched in a Tree stamp set or free during August & our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 

*Best buy: purchase the Perched in a Tree bundle in August and choose a $50 Sale-a-Bration choice for free!  See them all here. 

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More Team Swaps include multiple 'WOW' cards!

Every month our Flowerbug's Team has an optional card swap and I always think it's the best group of cards ever.  Then another month comes and they get even better!  How is it possible?!  

This first card today features the Brightest Beauty bundle seen here.  It's in our Holiday catalog and has been on my wish list for awhile.  I think she pushed me over the edge with her card!  

Her colors include Old Olive & Crushed Curry with White.  I LOVE the frame she made with the Fabulous Frames dies!  The rest of the dies are from the Brightest Beauty bundle.  That stamped background behind the frame and the main image are wonderful together.  The plain white behind the pretty flower & leaves really show the stamped image off.  And that greeting die! 

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Next is an amazing card made by Candace.  She is the expert at sponging backgrounds.  Always so smooth and blended.  

Who would think of adding a Hippo to Snowflakes?!!  But it works perfectly.  

Details:

• Colors include Gorgeous Grape, White, Highland Heather & Pacific Point
• The Hippo is from the Hippest Hippos stamp set & dies from our Sale-a-Bration promotion. 
• The snowflake frame is from the Snowman dies & the Red & White glimmer paper
• The embossing folder is from the Wintry duo in the Annual catalog
• She achieved her beautiful background by using Blending Brushes.
• The pretty 'iridescent' snowflake is from our Wonderful Snowflakes seen here  
• She printed the greetings on White card stock using her printer! 

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Next is a simple yet beautiful card made by Annette. She let the Twigs & Sprigs embossing folder take the prime spot on her card. This folder comes in a bundle with dies seen here. 

Her colors are Old Olive with Very Vanilla.  The greeting is from the Color & Contour bundle.  The offset circles add a playful touch. 

Come back for more incredible swap cards tomorrow!  

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Rings of Love Triple Panel card with video & measurements

Here's one more card I made during last week's FB Live with the free Rings of Love designer paper in our Sale-a-Bration offering.  

I cut a 3 1/4" X 3" piece of the designer paper and then cut it into three 1" strips.  I then layered it onto three strips of Evening Evergreen CS. 

I textured the Crumb Cake layer with the Timber embossing folder - it's also a new Free Sale-a-Bration choice in August; with any $50 Stampin' Up! order.   

I love how the three panels create a 'scene', making the DSP the star of the card.  See the Rings of Love DSP here.

Measurements: 

• Poppy Parade 5 ½”X 8 ½”
• White is 5 ¼” X 4”, Crumb Cake 5” X 3 ¾”
• Evergreen is 5 1/8” X 3 7/8”, DSP is 1” X 3 ¼”
• Evergreen strips are 1 1/8” X 3 3/8”

Get the details & see my other 2 cards in the video below:

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Perched in a Tree Explosion card with video tutorial!

I can't stop using the Aspen dies!  I absolutely love this tree die-cut!  

Did you know these dies are free during August with our Sale-a-Bration promotion?  Any $100 Stampin' Up! order and they're yours free! 

I created this card on last week's FB Live video.  You can watch it here.  

For the card front, I simply added a layer of the Rings of Love DSP behind it for a soft background.  You can keep it this simple or create your own background!  

However I made the inside of the card extra special with an Explosion fold. These look so difficult to do but honestly they're not!  Please watch the video; afterwards you'll want to make one!

The left card has the Rings of Love DSP and the card on the right features the Storybook Gnomes designer paper.  For greetings I used the Soft Seedlings & Perched in a Tree stamp sets.  

I also shared an easy ribbon trick in the video; if you have trouble with bows I hope you watch.  

Measurements: 

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
• DSP – 3 7/8” X 5 1/8”, inside is 8” square
• Greeting strip 1” X 4”
• White 4” X 5 ¼” & inside is 3 ½” square

 

Get the details & see my other 2 cards in the video below:

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Stamparatus 'Step' technique with Amazing Phrasing set

I played with the Rings of Love DSP on this week's FB Live and this is one of the cards I made.  It's so bright & cheery!

I wanted to really show off the fun phrases you can create from the Amazing Phrasing stamp set seen here. I used just a bit of my favorite pattern in the Rings of Love DSP seen here.  That was my inspiration for the colors - Mint Macaron, Poppy Parade & Petal Pink.  

In the video I show you how easy it is to get the images stamped perfectly in place.  It is quite simple yet crazy cool!  

I did stamp the 'amazing' one extra time and fussy cut it to pop it up on the card front.  I also colored a few rhinestones with Blends markers to add some coordinating sparkle.  

The Rings of Love DSP is free with any $50 order and the Amazing Phrasing stamp set is free with a $100 order.  I love Sale-a-Bration!!

Get the details & see my other 2 cards in the video below:

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Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

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Simple stamping with the Simply Fabulous set & Silver & Gold DSP

I shared fun ways to use the Silver & Gold DSP on last week's Facebook Live video. See the video here. 

I stamped directly onto this foil printed DSP with the Simply Fabulous stamp set seen here.  I chose it because of it's bold, solid images. 

I decided to feature the newest In Colors - Parakeet Party, Sweet Sorbet & Tahitian Tide.  If you love bright, eye catching colors you need these 2-22-24 In Colors! Most of you know I love color coordination; it's why I love Stampin' Up!  They have everything from card stock, ink, markers, ribbon to gems in these colors. See them all here.  

The greeting is stamped on a die-cut from the Beautiful Shapes dies seen here.  I love the unique and playful shape of it.  

Below are the measurements for this card.  

I hope you enjoy watching the video below; just click on the photo. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel! 

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August Specials

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

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See everything available here - click on the 2 BOGO photo albums

Or watch the video here.  Basically for every $ you spend online you get my retired items FREE!

Please use the host code when ordering: YFR367QW

 *click here to order 

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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I have 2 spots left in my Holiday Designer Paper share; contact me here  

Unique Silver & Gold Designer Paper technique ideas with video!

I played with the Silver & Gold Designer Series Paper on this week's FB Live and this is one of my favorite projects: 

My goal was to share different ways to add color to this pretty metallic themed paper.  for this card I used our Water Brushes and our 2022-24 In Color ink.  I filled the water brush with water, using the largest brush, added a wash of four of the five colors.  

This card layout is one referred to as the Stack & Cut technique.  You start out with at least 2 pieces of Designer Paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5" and cut using the template below.  It's so easy and is a fabulous way to showcase your designer paper.  

The sentiment is from the Amazing Phrasing stamp set - a free choice from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This stamp set is free with any $100 Stampin' Up! order.  See all of the Sale-a-Bration free choices here.  

If you want either of these products why not take advantage of my BOGO sale and get free products from me with our purchase.  You'll still get New products from Stampin' Up! but also get to choose from my big bunch of retired Stampin' Up! products.  See details below, or view them all in my two albums here on my FB page.  

Here's the video to see how it's done.  Click on the photo below.  

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August Specials

My BOGO sale started Sunday but I have LOTS left to choose from. 

See everything available here - click on the 2 BOGO photo albums

Or watch the video here.  Basically for every $ you spend online you get my retired items FREE!

Please use a host code when ordering: YFR367QW

Get free items here in August during Sale-a-Bration! 

Get my Holiday Designer Paper share; contact me here