Flowerbug's Inkspot

A Mystery Card Floating technique with the pretty Dainty Flowers

Every few months we have a Mystery Card challenge with my Flowerbug's Team.  I put together packets of papers and elements and send them to those who opt in. They have a month to make a project using the supplies in their 'Mystery' packet and of course there are prizes too.    

This month I featured papers from the Dainty Flowers designer paper from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  Here's my card:

I had multiple pieces of the designer paper, pieces of Mossy Meadow, a white and Mossy circle and the Rich Razzleberry card base.  They could use as many or as few of the elements that they wanted or add extras too.  

Floating Technique: I cut one of my DSP layers into 1/2" strips and adhered them to a piece of window sheet.  Then I cut it out with a stitched circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies.  

It's such a unique & unexpected element to a card.  I added some die-cuts from the Dainty Delight dies too.  

Measurements:

• Rich Razzleberry card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" 
• DSP 2" X 4 1/4", circle element is 2 1/2"
• White layer 2 1/4" X 4 1/2" 

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Mystery Boxes - FREE to you with an online order, while supplies last. NEW Sale-a-Bration choices just released!

Starting today there are 10 NEW choices during Sale-a-Bration!  These are items from the current Annual or Jan-April Spring catalogs.  See them all here.

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Exciting news!  Mystery Boxes are BACK!!!  

Last year I gave away a bunch of Mystery Boxes and I'm doing it again during Sale-a-Bration. 

When you place a $100 order with me using one of these host code links (FYRQ94HR or 7EUM6NB9 or N9YXCDAD), you will be eligible for a Mystery Box shipped to you WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!  I will even pay your Mystery Box shipping!  

A Mystery Box is a gift from me to you when you place your $100 order with me.  All boxes are filled with retired Stampin’ Up! products like stamps, dies, paper, punches, accessories, and more. This is my annual craft de-stash and my way to share my retired products with you!

• $100 order must be before tax and shipping
• Please use one of these host codes:  FYRQ94HR or 7EUM6NB9 or N9YXCDAD
• Earn 1-2 free Sale-a-Bration items with your online order!  
• All products are “as is”; some new, some used, all in good condition
• The value of the contents is at least $175 and up to $200 
• Contents of each box will vary – it’s a MYSTERY, remember?  
• These are available while supplies last. Contact me here to see if there are any left.  
• No refunds or exchanges
• Orders of $150 or more qualify for free rewards from Stampin’ Up!
• Mystery box orders do not qualify to receive free milky dots - my perk for online orders in February.
• I pay the shipping to send this box of goodies to you! 

Here's a sample of the contents of one mystery box: 

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Explosion 'Wow' cards with step by step video tutorial and template.

We made explosion cards on Facebook Live Monday night.  I host a free class called Stamp with Me Live on the last Monday evening of each month on my FB page here.  Be sure to follow me there.

I always upload the video on my NEW YouTube Channel afterwards so even if you're not on Facebook you can watch it later.  

I chose to use the Favored Flowers designer paper - it's a free Sale-a-Bration choice right now; while supplies last.  You can earn it free with any $50 order from Stampin' Up!.  See it here.  

The card starts out as a gate-fold fun fold card.  Easy enough....  I chose to fussy cut a few flowers & leaves from the pretty DSP to add to my greeting element.  The greeting is from the Fitting Florets stamp set. The white stitched circle is from the Stylish Shapes dies.  I also added a few Brushed Brass butterflies; love these!  They're so dainty and nice & flat.  

Here's the inside view of the explosion insert: 

I added the layered squares on the diagonally at the center of the explosion piece.  Note that this is only adhered on the very outside edge of the inside card.  It sort of floats.  Please watch the video here to see exactly how it's done.  It's quite difficult to explain how this is done in writing.  

**I created a free project sheet for this card; Download it here

Below is the template I used for the designer paper explosion layer.  You'll start out with a 4" X 8" piece of designer paper and score vertically at 2", 4" and 6".  Then score on the diagonal 4 times as shown.

I hope you try making one of these; they're so fun! 

Click on the link below to watch how it's done. 

YouTube video here

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What a Fun Sketch! Check out #CC 57 made with the pretty Favored Flowers DSP

We have 2-3 sketch or color challenges each month on our Flowerbug's Team.  I decided to use the Favored Flowers Sale-a-Bration designer paper for my version.   

I also used the Cane Weave 3D embossing folder and Happy Labels stamp set. Both are new in the Jan-June Spring catalog.  

I love this sketch because it's simple and unique.  A few rectangles and a strip of card stock are your starting point. Then add other elements as needed.  My diagonal strip is going the opposite way but that's okay; sketches are a starting point that you can change as needed. 

My measurements are: 

• Petal Pink card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• DSP 2 3/4" X 4"
• Calypso Coral  2 1/2" X 4"
• Evergreen 1" X 5"

I did fussy cut a flower from the pretty Favored Flowers DSP. See it here. 

This designer paper is free with any $50 purchase during our SAB (Sale-a-Bration) promotion through February 28th.  But remember that it's while supplies last!  

Sketches are a wonderful starting point to creating a card.  I highly recommend them.  You can find many on Pinterest; just search card sketches. 

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

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Double Pillar Window card technique with video; it's so cool you'll want to try it!

I made this card on Tuesday's Live video; it's a Double Pillar Window card!  It has so much dimension and is also fun to play with. 

I used the Stitched Rectangle dies - 4 different sizes - on this card. Two for the Country Gingham designer paper frame and two for the Navy frame/layer that's popped up.  *These are a must have! 

*If you do have these dies I used the 5th & 3rd from the largest for the designer paper frame. For the card stock I used 6th and 2nd from the largest.

As you can see, I used the Adorable Owls stamp set.  It's available with our Sale-a-Bration promotion in January & February 2023; while supplies last.  It's actually free with any $50 purchase.  See it here.  

See the pillars under the top layer?  They are about 3/8" X 3" and fit right inside the DSP window under the upper layer.  They fold down flat for mailing.  

Measurements: 

• Navy CS 5 ½” X 8 ½” and stitched die-cut 4 ¾” X 3 3/8” outside size
• 4” X 5 ¼” DSP, cut with Stitched Rectangles. Pillars - 2 pieces 3” X 1 7/8” DSP; scored every 3/8”
• White 3 ½” X 2 ½” inside frame, Inside layer is 4 ¾” X 3 ½”

Here's the inside view.  I colored the owls with Blends markers.  The stitched stars and clouds are from the Give it a Whirl dies seen here.  

Click here to watch the video or click on the photo below.  I share this card and another special fun fold card.  

Be sure to subscribe to my NEW YouTube Channel while you're there.  Unfortunately my former YouTube channel was hijacked and is no longer available.  

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January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

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Stack & Cut cards with Dandy Designs & Something Fancy with PDF project sheet & template download!

I LOVE the cards I'm sharing with you today!!  So much!  

They're 'Stack & Cut' cards using an easy template I'll share below.  I created these for last week's Facebook Live.  The Dandy Design SAB designer paper features gorgeous color combinations like this one: 

Who would have thought Balmy Blue & Coastal Cabana would be so pretty together?!  I sure didn't.  But with the small prints and the addition of White & Pool Party it works beautifully. 

Each set of cards feature this neat Dandy Designs designer paper seen here.  This huge pack of 48 12 X 12" sheets is free during Sale-a-Bration with any $100 purchase.  

For each of these sets of cards I also featured the Something Fancy bundle.  It's one of my top picks. See it here.  The greetings are great but the dies!  WOW; the tags and layers are perfect!  

Add this bundle to your order and you're over half way towards getting the Dandy Designs paper pack free! All of these tags and greeting die-cuts are from these Something Fancy dies.  

This next set is all pastels in Fresh Freesia & Petal Pink; another color combo I would never have put together.  But it works!  

You also might notice that each card is a fun fold.  Here are the measurements:

• Horizontal cards - 4 1/4" X 11" card base, scored at 2 3/4" & 5 1/2"
• Vertical cards 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base, scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4" 

Below is the template I used.  I started out with 4 pieces of designer paper measuring 3 3/4" X 5".  I cut two at a time using the measurements on the template.  Then I cut 4 pieces of card stock for the layer under the designer paper pieces.  It's so easy and a fabulous way to use up your designer paper AND get a bunch of cards done quickly.  

*Save the photo or Download Stack & Cut cards & template here

This last set features Calypso Coral with Mango Melody; a bright and fun combination.  

You can see on the upper left and lower right a few of the optional die-cuts you can add to the tags.  The set actually features 3 options for details or a ribbon pull. 

Here you can see all 12 of the cards I made with the Dandy Designs designer series paper and the Something Fancy bundle.  

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

Be sure to subscribe to my new YouTube channel here!  Unfortunately my previous channel was hijacked! 

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

Sale-a-Bration product displays

**Important: My email address has changed because my account was compromised.  Please note my new email here - lagreff60@gmail.com 

For today's post I'm featuring displays I had up at my new catalog party on Saturday.  I shared some yesterday featuring new 2023 Spring Catalog products and today I'm focusing on Sale-a-Bration products.  

First is a display board of the Looking at You and Adorable Owls stamp sets.  Both are free with a $50 Stampin' Up! purchase. 

Both the Thanks a Bunch and the Adorable Owls sets are free with a $50 purchase through February 28th during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  I know you all love getting free items as much as I do.  

See the Thanks a Bunch set here and the Adorable Owls set here. 

At the bottom of the photo above you'll see the Dandy Designs DSP.  The Dandy Designs Designer Paper is a whopping pack of 48 sheets and is free with a $100 minimum purchase in our Sale-a-Bration promotion happening now through February 28th.  See it here.

It has been very popular with my customers so far and I just wonder if it might sell out before the promotion ends.... .  

I love this stamp set! It's 2-step and distinktive in one set!  Here's the link to see it online.  It's free with any $100 purchase through February 28th.  I love Sale-a-Bration!  

Above are the Dainty Flowers & Favored Flowers displays.  See the Dainty Flowers DSP here. 

And here is the link to the Favored Flowers designer paper; it's so pretty in deep, rich colors. 

*Remember that these products are available while supplies last!  Don't wait too long to order. 

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Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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New Catalog Party display pictures!

I held my new catalog party on Saturday showcasing the Spring & Sale-a-Bration products. It was so fun to have my customers/friends stop in to see everything & visit.  

Here are a few photos of my displays of new 2023 Spring Catalog products: 

Above you can see the Delicate Desert and Enjoy the Journey designer paper. Below is the Country Floral Lane designer paper; wonderful for Valentines.  

Above you can also see the Country Gingham 6" designer paper and lots of swaps featuring this Country Floral Lane suite. 

I always join a bunch of swaps so I can get a bunch of samples so I can create display boards like this one: 

I wish the pictures were a little clearer for you but there was some reflection on the clear envelopes covering each card. 

Below are photos of quite a few of our new Designer Paper; the titles of each are shown in the photo. 

Below are swap cards featuring the Regency Park Suite seen here; one of my favorites! 

Keep in mind I didn't make all of these cards. I did make that 'many' but received different cards back for the swaps I sent in.  I love swapping!! 

I'll share more products & swaps featuring Sale-a-Bration tomorrow. 

*Join me Live today here at 11 am CT for this week's FB Live. You WILL want to see these projects!

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January Host code links: FYRQ94HR or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links: FYRQ94HR  or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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Join me here each Tuesday at 11 am CT for FB Live

Dainty Flowers cards with time saving tips!

I made this pretty card in just a few minutes with 1/8 of a 12 X 12" piece of the Dainty Flowers designer paper.  That means you can get 8 cards from each sheet! 

I made the first cut across at 5 1/2".  Then cut each piece at 3" wide.  This gorgeous print is just one of many in this pack.  It's free with any $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion from January 5th - February 28th.  See it here. 

   

If you don't have the ribbon color you want, color it with a Blends marker.  Our Blends markers come in a 2-pack of light and dark; try both to see which one fits your needs.  And did you know that if you go over it more than once you can get a darker shade?  This works on both paper AND ribbon! 

If you're making multiples of the same card AND heat embossing why not stamp & heat emboss multiples at the same time?  

I inked the greetings (from Dainty Delight) in Versamark ink and stamped on the Old Olive CS. Then covered in White embossing powder before heat embossing with the Heat Tool.  Now I could trim them into strips for my cards.  

Tip; you cannot do an entire page at once or the ink dries before you can get powder on it.  I did 4-5 at a time and it works fine.  It all depends on how fast you can cover it with powder.  

**Before stamping I swiped my card stock with the embossing buddy. This is an anti-static bag that prevents excess powder from sticking where you don't want it.  The embossing buddy is included in our Embossing Additions Tool Kit seen here. 

You can see more cards in this video I shared on Tuesday.  Click here or on the photo below: 

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Sale-a-Bration & the Spring Catalog!

Order online using the links below:

January Host code links: QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above!  January Host code links:  QFTB9AST or 69GXSA3B

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

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Best Deal Ever on the Starter kit here!

Get over $250 in products for just $129 including the new mini machine!