Flowerbug's Inkspot

Exploring In Color cards & envelopes & the Paper Pumpkin refill - both while supplies last!

May's Paper Pumpkin kit was amazing!  It featured our newest In Colors in fabulous scenic themed cards. Here is an alternative card I made with this kit:

I cut one of the card bases into three strips and adhered them onto a Boho Blue card base (5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4").  Each printed piece is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4". The White inside is 2" X 5 1/4".  The greeting, binoculars & pretty label piece are from the kit.  I added a 3/4" strip of Boho Blue CS under it. 

**Each month my Paper Pumpkin customers receive a big bunch of alternative ideas!  

You can't get the full kit anymore; the cut off date was May 10th.  But the refill is still available here.  Here's what you get: 

For $11.50 this refill kit includes:
* 9 printed card bases: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
* 9 envelopes
* Die cut labels and accents
* Linen twine
* Adhesive
* Sticker sheet

Below is what the original kit cards look like: it included the stamp set & Copper Clay ink spot.  You can easily substitute other greetings.  However you do have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the refills & other add ons.  

And while supplies last there are coordinating cards & envelopes available too!  

You can see these below.  It includes 18 cards AND 18 coordinating envelopes; all for just $10!  Get them here *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though. 

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here by June 10th and you'll get the Welcome Inn card kit.  Or choose a pre-paid subscription here.  Here's a sneak peak of June's card kit: 

The June Welcome Inn kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite collection and they've added on optional coordinating dies this month too!  These are available to Paper Pumpkin customers.  

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase while supplies last).

Item number: 163192  $6.00 USD

This add-on includes:

• One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
• One coordinating flower die
• One beautiful leaf die

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

TWO new June specials! more Norway cruise photos

Stampin' Up! has two NEW promotions in June & they both start today! 

First is a Starter Kit Promotion - an extra $30 in free product with purchase of the $99 starter kit.  This means that you can choose up to $155 in product of your choice for $99.  Yes; all of your choice plus FREE shipping too!  

Click here to get yours.  Or message me here with any questions you may have. 

Remember that purchasing the starter kit does not mean you have to hold classes or 'sell' Stampin' Up! products.  It just means you want the 20% discount on your purchases.  You can be any sort of Demonstrator you want - enjoy the discount only or hold events, or turn it into a business.  YOU are in charge and whatever you choose to do is just fine with me and Stampin' Up!.   

I'd love to have you join my team of Flowerbug's!  We're a fun group consisting of all types of Demo's.  

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The second promotion is the Designer Paper Sale!  13 different packs of DSP are discounted 15%.  

Here's the flyer with prices & item numbers for you.  Download June DSP flyer

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Continuing on from my post yesterday where I shared photos of our visit to London and some from the Norway cruise.....I thought you'd like to see some photos of the hospitality suite on the ship. We were on the Anthem of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean's ship.  

We were invited to stop in each day to spin for a prize.  Prized were SU logo items like mugs, towels etc.  

They had lots of goodies for us to enjoy each day.  Jars & jars of candy & treats many of them unique to us as they were from the UK. 

In the hospitality suite they displayed our swap cards, had games & chairs for us to hang out to visit our friends.  

We are treated royally by Stampin' Up! but honestly the best things about the trip were time to relax and also spending time with new and old friends we've made over the years.  

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Trip photos of London & Norway

I thought I'd share a few photos of our trip to London and the Norway cruise we just returned from.  The cruise was this year's Incentive trip courtesy of Stampin' Up!  There were over 300 achievers on this trip - less than 1% of Demonstrators earn the annual trip.  I am so proud to be one of them! 

We spent a few days in London before starting the cruise to Norway.  

The first day we did a food tour in Soho, London. We love doing food tours - besides tasting local favorites we learn a lot about the area from our guide.  I highly recommend doing one when traveling.  

This is Chinatown in London. 

We had a steamed bun filled with barbecue pork inside.  It was really tasty and so unusual!  

Our last stop was for desert.  These are lemon twists from a local patisserie.  The outside is white chocolate. So delicate and yummy. 

Below is a huge tiled wall of the history of Soho where we toured. 

 

The next day we did a personal tour of London where our driver took us anywhere we wanted to go.  My friend Dawn Olchefske and our husbands enjoyed a relaxing drive all over the city.  Below is Big Ben. 

This is our driver, David.  He let me sit in his black cab for a photo.  The steering wheel was on the right! 

One of our favorite things was a gondola ride in Olden, Norway.  

I am not a fan of heights but for some reason this didn't bother me. We traveled up the mountain over 1000 feet in just 5 minutes!  Here's a view of us at the top: 

This was one of the many, many waterfalls we saw while cruising the fjords in Norway.  It was amazingly beautiful! 

We had a wonderful time on this trip - seeing the sights, visiting with our friends & being pampered! We are very glad to be back home.  But we miss the food we didn't have to cook ourselves and the room steward who cleans our room each day!

Back to reality!  

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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW - get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V 

 Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Grab the May's Paper Pumpkin kit by Wednesday, May 10th - Exploring In Colors!

I'm looking forward to the May Paper Pumpkin kit this month.  It looks like it's full of nature themed cards.  

I love that they give us a hint about what we'll receive each month.  This lets subscribers decide if they want to get it, order an extra or opt out.  I spy wood rounds, flowers and pinecones.

This May kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 card, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
• 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Twine and die-cut accents
• FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
• Finished card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" 
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Subscribers also get to add on the Exploring In Color cards & envelopes this month.  They're available while supplies last.  

What a fantastic deal!!  I always get these; the value is incredible!  18 cards and 18 envelopes for just $10. To me it looks like all these pretty cards need is a greeting to finish them off. See them here. 

It's one of the perks of being a subscriber.  They offer us some fun add-ons now & then.  I also like that we get to order kit refills if and when they become available. Refills of the monthly kits are usually $11 and include everything in the original kit except the ink spot & stamps. 

Want to receive a crafty kit each month?  Here's the link to subscribe. 

Remember YOU are in charge of which kits you receive. We get a hint of the kit almost a month before you're charged. I follow Paper Pumpkin Facebook group where the hints are shared on the 11th of each month.  Kits are billed on the 10th.  

Or choose a pre-paid subscription - you can choose from a 1, 3, 6 or 12 month subscription here.  

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Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time.  Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP - all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE or AJVB3B3V 

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP - all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

The NEW Annual Catalog starts today! More new catalog launch boards too

The new catalog goes live today!!  It's always an exciting time when we get a brand new Annual catalog.  

Check out the new products online here. 

Each year Stampin' Up! adds a brand new set of 5 In Colors; this year it's Wild Wheat, Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Boho Blue and Pebbled Path.  Beautiful earthy colors! 

Below are more of my New Catalog Launch party displays. 

This year we said goodbye to 11 colors and now say hello to 11 new core colors!  7 returning colors and 4 brand new! 

In the photo below the top 4 are our newest colors - Lemon Lolly, Azure Afternoon, Bubble Bath and Pecan Pie. I'm so excited about them; we needed these colors!

Tip: did you know there is a set of both card stock AND Stampin' Write markers?  You can order these without having to order entire packs of each color families.    

I'm thrilled to have some of these returning favorites back in our color line!  

Below is my Fresh as a Daisy board.  Beautiful lifelike Fresh as a Daisy designer paper with the Cheerful Daisy bundle; pretty images and fabulous dies. 

This pretty Fresh as a Daisy designer paper is another contender for my upcoming card kits to go.  I like to use our pretty designer papers as my starting point for the 10 cards I create.  You can see the kits I have available now here. 

And here is one of my top picks from our pre-order - the Timeless Arrangements bundle.  I shared a few projects in a recent video seen here.  

Watch the video here (or below) where I share how to use this bundle; the designers were so smart on this one!  The way they added the rectangular anchor pieces is genius!  You can watch a video here where I featured this bundle. 

 

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time. 

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP - all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping.  Reserve your spot here. 

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Last day for both the Last Chance sale and my In Color special offer!

Before I share photos of my New Catalog Launch I want to remind you that today is the last day you can order from either the Annual catalog or the Spring catalog. 

Make sure you have what you need BEFORE it's gone and retired.  Click here to see what's left!

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Saturday I held my new catalog launch party and I thought you'd like to see my displays too.  Unfortunately I did not receive many of my card swaps in time, but I had some and I had made quite a few samples myself. I worried my boards would be empty but I think they turned out quite well.  

This first photo shows off two displays; from left to right - the Circle Sayings bundle, the Countryside Inn Suite, the Bright & Beautiful suite and the Little Monkey bundle.  

Here are a few close-ups of these two:

this was a clear favorite of many.  I'll be featuring this beautiful Countryside Inn DSP for one of my May kits to go.  Many people asked about the cute baskets; I'll feature them on an upcoming video.  

And here's the incredible Bright & Beautiful 6 X 6" designer paper.  Amazing color combos and patterns!  This is another contender for my May card kits....

I use inexpensive foam boards from the dollar store and attach my projects with either poster putty or clips.  

And here are my kits to go boards; I prepped extra kits for my April offerings. You can see and purchase them on my Shop here.  Remember you can save $$ on shipping when you purchase more than one.  

I'll share more tomorrow; the new catalog goes live May 2nd!!

Today is the last day to get in on my new 2023-25 In Color special bundle offer. 

I put together a big bunch of products and then give something free with the purchase. This year it's free gems AND a new ribbon share! Plus I have extra spiral bound catalogs left too!  I can add this to your bundle for free! 

This bundle is available through Monday, May 1st. Choose from the following options and I'll send you an invoice. 

Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share, in Color gems AND a free spiral bound catalog! $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers - pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 - 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

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May Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

2 days left to grab this amazing deal - NEW In Color bundle with free gems & ribbon share!

Monday is the last day to get in on my annual 2023-25 In Color bundle special offer.  Here's the display board I created for my New Catalog Launch Party: 

Colors include the following; they're pretty, earthy colors this year. 

I put together a big bunch of products and then give something free with the purchase. This year it's free gems AND a new ribbon share!

This bundle is available through Monday, May 1st. Choose from the following options and I'll send you an invoice. 

Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share and in Color gems. $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers - pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 - 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

In Color bundle special offer ends May 1st!

Each year with the new in colors release I offer my customers a special In Color Bundle.  I include lots of items so you have perfectly coordinating products to create with. 

I created these CUTE cards with all 5 new In Colors and the Crafting with You bundle. 

I used many products that are included in my special bundle: card stock, ink, ribbons, dots and designer series paper.  They're a great example of all you can create when your products coordinate so perfectly. 

If you look closely you can see that I stamped a background in each color of ink using the new Cheerful Daisies stamp set. 

Look at the die-cutting machine; it even has textured paper going through it!  I did that by cutting a slit with my craft knife. The large white angled die-cut is made with the new Countryside Corners dies.  

Everyone who pre-orders my In Color bundle will receive a free bonus of a ribbon share & In Color dots too!

In Colors include: Pebbled Path, Moody Mauve, Copper Clay, Boho Blue & Wild Wheat

Interested in the In Color bundle? There are three choices for you through May 1st:

Option 1: Get the 5 ink pads, 5 ink refills, 20 sheets 8 1/2" X 11" cardstock, 10 sheets new 6" In Color DSP and get the free ribbon share & in Color gems. $93 (*Long distance customers add $8.50 for Priority shipping for options 1 or 2) 

Option 2: Get all of the In Color items above PLUS 5 new In Color Blends markers - pay for 4 and get 1 FREE. Cost $142 total

Option 3: Add on the new Designer Paper share to either option 1 or 2 - 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP. Cost is $28.50. *see photo below.  *click here to order it separately. 

*Long distance customers message me here if you'd like one of these options and I'll send you an invoice. 

Here are another fabulous group of cards with these in colors, created by Sue Stampfield. She shared these cards in a swap group I'm in with her.  She used the Circle Sayings bundle; another new product you can get on May 2nd!  *or earlier if you are a Demonstrator

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: DAZNHPH2 

Get a free cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th  

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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

Free Shipping Wednesday; April 19th only!

I love our Free Shipping promotions!  

Take advantage of this promo AND the Last Chance sale to save big!  

I'm sharing my top 15 favorite items that I think are the best deals right now.

Click here for my Top 15 Last Chance items

I did add the Multipurpose Liquid glue on this list even though it's not retiring. However the price is going up to $5.50 in the next catalog.  It's on low inventory right now too! 

I will not have a FB Live today; I have laryngitis so I cannot talk. 

It's been a wake up call to see just how much I talk! ;)  

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April Specials:

See the 2023 Last Chance list here 

*current host code: SYZD4PH2 or SFHU3WMT

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards! 

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