Flowerbug's Inkspot

Designer Paper Share - opt in by July 20th.

The 2021-22 Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog features many gorgeous & unique designer papers and most of them are on sale in July!  You can see them all here.  

With the current sale, I decided to offer a 6 X 6" stack of these papers in a share so you could get it at the best price possible.  You can order it here.  Be sure to opt in by July 20th though! 

And if you are already signed up to receive one of my kits to go in July (seen here) you can combine shipping and save money.  Contact me for a special price; I can ship it all together for you.  

Click here to see all of my kits to go, tutorials, glue stands & more. 

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July Specials! 

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Bamboo Beauty with unique backgrounds & video tutorial

The Bamboo Beauty stamp set caught my eye right away.  I knew it would be perfect for unique background techniques. click here to see it.  

I featured it in this week's Facebook Live.  See it here on my FB page or here on YouTube.  Or scroll down to watch it right here. 

What do you think?  I know some people aren't into bamboo or this Asian style but it's so my style!  I call this type of set a 'scene builder' which inspires me to use techniques to create unique backgrounds.  

I'm focusing on this card today.  The colors are Misty Moonlight, Black & White with a touch of purple.  I used Fresh Freesia on the upper left card and Highland Heather on the right. I used our Blending Brushes for the background, black twine from the Essentials pack and a greeting label from the Messages die. 

Here's the video; click on the image below to watch it. 

I'll share details on the other bamboo card soon. *See details on the yellow card here. 

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July Specials! 

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Hand Penned Corner Latch Fold. And last day to get a free class kit in the mail!

I love this fun fold so much I chose to feature it for my June Card Clubs.  The Hand-Penned Designer Paper is perfect for it. 

This unique fun fold makes great use of your card stock.  The front flap is cut off from one end of your main card base.  Measurements are below. 

I used the new stamp set called Biggest Wishes.  I love the two different fonts together!  You can see it here. 

If you haven't seen this fold before here's a link to a video I made. 

Supplies:

• Flowers & Leaves punch for the flower & leaves 
• Hippo & Friends dies for the greeting layers
• Hand Penned DSP
• Biggest Wishes & Sunny Sentiments stamp sets

Measurements: 

• Card base 4 1/4" X 11", scored at 5 1/2". Trim off 2 3/4" from one end & save.
  DSP - 2 pieces at 2 1/2" X 4"
  Corner is 2 1/4" square; cut in half on the diagonal
  White inside is 3" X 4 1/4"

LeeAnn's End of June Special

• Get 5 free pre-cut cards with a $35 order & a 10 card PDF tutorial. *add your own stamped greeting to finish the cards
• Place any order over $50 and receive 5 card kits & the Pretty Flowers embossing folder (or an embellishment if you already have the folder)
• Orders over $100 get 10 pre-cut cards, the Pretty Flowers embossing folder and the PDF tutorial!!
• Use Host Code SBCRHZWG or ZTUEGSGT

The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

 

Annual HUGE Stamping Sale is Saturday!!

Each year my customers and I host a HUGE crafting sale. We sell our excess product to make room for more; or to make money to buy more! 

This year we have over 30 people participating and this is what is looks like!  Remember most but not all is Stampin' Up! but it is all paper crafting items.  

This first picture is just a quarter of our 25 tables.  There's lots more inside and out. 

It's in Minot, ND this Saturday, June 26th from 9-3 pm at 429 Cedon Drive.  People who shop at our sale are so happy with the deals they've gotten.  They never want to miss one.

It's absolutely amazing and the selection and prices are crazy!  It's actually hard for me to see some of the Stampin' Up! products sell at these ridiculous prices.  But then again, what good does it do sitting on a shelf?!  

Here are some photos of our set up this year: 

If you live near me in Minot, ND I hope you can come.  If you don't, well I sincerely apologize for teasing you! 

I hope you understand, but I cannot shop for anyone long distance.  There just isn't time as we are open for just a few hours & tear down immediately after the sale while everyone is there to help. It takes a lot of people for this sale to run smoothly. 

*If you want to come next year we traditionally hold it the last week of June. 

I am planning a BOGO the end of July and hope to offer my retired products online to everyone. 

Woohoo! Free Shipping is today only!!!

It's Today!!! All orders over $50 receive FREE SHIPPING!!

(June 24th only)

LeeAnn's End of June Special

• Get 5 free pre-cut cards with a $35 order & a 10 card PDF tutorial. *add your own stamped greeting to finish the cards
• Place any order over $50 and receive the 5 card kits & the Pretty Flowers embossing folder (or an embellishment if you already have the folder)
• Orders over $100 get 10 pre-cut cards, the Pretty Flowers embossing folder and the PDF tutorial!!
• Use Host Code BNU3GW23 or MMCUKBSX

 

• Free shipping applies after the qualifying amount (per market) has been met.
• This is great time to stock up on crafting supplies like adhesive, Blends markers, new In Colors and Basic White Cardstock.
• This includes 3 month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions too!

Did you know?  A $50 online order earns you a 'Flower' for my Loyalty program seen here.  Get 10 Flowers and get a $50 shopping spree!  (Print out the form and send it to me when it's full to redeem your free items!) 

More June Specials:

The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! 

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

The Spring Catalog Last Chance List is out! Many 50% off items!

The list is out!  There are lots and lots of discounted items you won't want to miss. Click here to see them all. 

The list is long! Sadly some of our very favorites are leaving us.  I frequently have people shocked to learn that they cannot get certain items any longer after a catalog retires. So I hope you'll take the time to check the list so YOU are not disappointed later. 

Besides the items in the photo above, a few of my favorite items leaving us are: 

Happy Thoughts stamp set seen here; I love this set of greetings!  It's $21 and retiring. 

Ice Cream Corner designer series paper.  See it here. 

Pretty Perennials bundle; seen here.  

June Specials:

The last chance list is out!  Check out the retiring and discounted products here. 

Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites! 

Today is the last day for the 36% off promotion! Plus Elegantly Said bundle & punch tips!

Today is the last day to get in on the Starter Kit promotion seen here.  If your wish list is larger than $99 it only makes sense to choose this option. 

Don't think of it as a commitment, but as an opportunity to get your SU products at a discount while you can.  When you're done ordering what you want you can stop.  That's it!  Simple and smart.  

• Your first $300 in orders isn't 'due' until the end of September.  And we have the Holiday catalog AND Sale-a-Bration to order from in August.  It starts for customers in September but one of our favorite Demonstrator perks is pre-ordering from NEW catalogs a month earlier than everyone else.  
• Another thing you might not know is that our $300 minimum order amount is retail; not discounted price.  So we're really spending just $240 to stay active and enjoy the discount.  All orders, yours or your friends all count.  
• There's no need to sell or hold classes unless you'd like to.  

Get $55 in free product with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  Choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 and get FREE SHIPPING as well! 

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Here's a card I made for my New Catalog open house display boards.  It features the Elegantly Said stamp set and the Scalloped Contours dies seen here. 

It's elegant and clean in Black & White.  Check out the Elegantly Said stamp set here in the bundle with the Elegant Tag punch. I'll share another project with it tomorrow.    

Here's another display I shared at my Open House event featuring all you can do with this Elegant Tag punch: 

You can lengthen it, insert narrower strips into it or use one end or the other to get lots of unique shaped tags with this Elegant Tag punch.   

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May Specials & Promotions!

Earn an extra $25 in free product if your order is over $250!  That means you get $50 in free product!  *combine your order with a friend.

Get a NEW embellishment from the Annual Catalog with an online order

over $50 before tax & shipping. 

Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the jewels but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and get $55 in FREE product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

Just 3 days left to get Stampin' Up! products at 36% off! Treat yourself!

Are you one of those people who loves a good deal?  I sure am!  I am one of those savvy shoppers that compares prices, shops around and absolutely loves a sale/discount.  

The Join+ promotion is where the value is.  If you have a nice wish list and love Stampin' Up! product I hope you'll consider choosing the Starter Kit and joining my Flowerbug's Team. 

Right now you can choose $155 in Stampin' Up! product at 36% off!  Yes; that's correct!  

Here's the deal: You pick out $155 in product of your choice for just $99.  And get free shipping as well!  Crazy!  Click here to pick out your starter kit. 

To see if this opportunity fits you I want to ask you 3 questions.  If you answer yes to two or more you know what that means..... ;)

1. Do you have a long wish list of Stampin' Up! products?
2. Have you ever wished you could get your Stampin' Up! products at a discount?
3. Have you wanted to see or order from the new catalogs early?  

How does the kit purchase work you might ask?

It’s so EASY! You get to pick $155 of any Stampin’ Up! product of your choice from either the new 2021-22 annual or the January – June catalogs and pay only $99 plus tax. You receive FREE SHIPPING on this purchase as well!

This comes to about $104 for $155 in product PLUS a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit. Add that up and you receive over $175 with your $99 purchase!

Who doesn’t like a good deal! It is my job as your demonstrator to let you know about this
opportunity! Message me via Facebook or text or email for more information. 701.720.4607 or 
lagreff@gmail.com

Top 10 reasons to purchase the Starter Kit right now:

1. The 20% discount on all future purchases is a favorite reason. 
2. I think the 2nd favorite perk is pre-ordering NEW product a month before everyone else!
3. Direct access to demonstrator only websites & FB groups with TONS of project sharing you won't see anywhere else. 
4. Get over $175 in product with the $99 kit purchase!  (Paper Pumpkin Kit, business supplies like catalogs and more)
5. As a member of my Team you have access to some exclusive benefits including:
6. An exclusive Team Facebook group where we share inspiration and ideas.
7. Access to each and every project tutorial I create (at least 2 per month) including all previous tutorials! 
8. The option of monthly card swaps with my Flowerbug's Team.
9. Three creative & business challenges each month with Prize Patrol. 
10. Exclusive monthly Team meetings & Facebook Lives just for my Team!
11. Optional business training if you want to sell or hold classes. *Oops; that's 11! 

Go here to purchase yours. 

You're a Peach fun fold swap card

I actually love to create swap cards.  There's something rewarding about creating multiples of the same cards.  

How do swaps work?  I know many people are curious....  You create one design and make multiples of it; usually for as many of that card as there are people in the swap.  Swapping saves so much time and you get samples using products you don't have to buy. There are so many benefits of swapping but for most of us, the main reasons are it's fun and to get samples we didn't have to design.  

I have gals in my Flowerbug's Team that join just so they can swap! Right now the JOIN+ offer is so great I hope you'll consider it if you are not already a Demonstrator.  The value is incredible!  If you have a wish list over $150 you really need to consider this! 

You can choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99!  Get FREE shipping, a free Paper Pumpkin kit and lots of business supplies to start you out. Click here to read more about it.  

I created the card below for a Flowerbug Team swap this month.  My gals can take part in our monthly swaps if they'd like to.  It's a great opportunity to get a variety of cards to use or share.  

For this card I used the You're a Peach suite seen here.  It's on pages 60-61 in the Annual catalog. 

The card base is Pale Papaya and I added Balmy Blue, Pear Pizzazz, Calypso Coral and White accents. The greeting die is from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here.  I layered it with Pale Papaya CS. 

You might wonder how I achieved the 'blushing' peach image.  I inked the three peaches (all on one stamp) in Pale Papaya and before I stamped I sponged on a bit of Calypso Coral on the outer edges of each. 

Here's the sequence of stamping the main image:

1. Stamp the leaves image twice on the White CS using Pear Pizzazz ink.  I stamped off once first. 
2. Ink and stamp the peaches using the technique mentioned above.  
3. Add Balmy Blue ink all over using Blending Brushes.  Be sure to use a light hand and start off of the card stock. 

Here's a look at the inside: 

Measurements: 

• Pale Papaya card base 5 1/2" square, score at 4 1/4"
• Balmy Blue 4 1/4" X 3 1/4"
• Whisper White - 2 pieces.  Front is 4" X 3", inside is 4 1/2" X 3 1/2"
• You're a Peach DSP 1" X 5 1/4" 

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May Specials & Promotions!

Get $55 in free product with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit!  Choose $155 in product of your choice for just $99 and get FREE SHIPPING as well! 

Earn an extra $25 in free product if your order is over $250!  That means you get $50 in free product!  *combine your order with a friend.

Get a NEW embellishment from the Annual Catalog with an online order

over $50 before tax & shipping. 

Host code: WB2EX96R  Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the jewels but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and get $55 in FREE product and FREE Shipping as well!  Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!