Flowerbug's Inkspot

Gorgeous Delicate Lace Thinlits on sale; while supplies last!

This pretty card is a project we made at my Card Clubs in May.  I found it on Pinterest.  I just had to use some of these retiring items one more time before they're gone for good!  

Retiring items:

• Delicate Lace Edgelits - was $29; now just $11.60
• Magnolia Lane Bulk designer paper

The Petal Pink & Champagne ribbon and the Magnolia Lane designer paper is sold out now but they do still have the bulk package.  It includes 20 sheets of two different double sided patterns of this pretty paper including the one I used here!  You can see it here. 

My favorite deal on the Last Chance list are these gorgeous edgelit dies (seen here).  I cannot believe they're just $11.60 instead of $29 originally.  Remember they're on the list while supplies last! 

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Easy Seriously the Best Diagonal Strips cards

I made these fun diagonal stripes cards on a recent Facebook Live.  It's so simple to do!  

I used one of my favorite stamp sets; Seriously the Best here. I love the pretty bold font!  You can see it here.  It also coordinates with the Seriously the Best cards kit; which is 60% off! 

I chose to use the retiring 6 X 6" 2019-21 In Color paper pack.  It's still available while supplies last and is sale right now here!

The strips are 1" long; you need about two of each at 1" X 6".  Here's how to make it:

• You'll need one piece of White CS measuring 4" X 5 1/4" to adhere the strips to.
• Adhere two DSP strips across from end to end leaving a little space between the two.  Tip: 6" is a little short so I cut the Peacock strip in half and separated it a bit under the greeting.
• Now you'll add short lengths of DSP perpendicular to the first two strips, alternating colors and leaving a bit of space between them all.
• Now you can trim off the excess even with the original White CS piece.  
• Adhere to your main card (5 1/2" X 8 1/2") 

You might notice the cute little flowers on the greeting tags and that pretty, stitched die-cut.  Well these are new products coming out in the upcoming new Stampin' Up! Annual catalog!  The flowers are a new border punch and the dies are part of the Tasteful Label dies. 

You can order these items on June 3rd! (or purchase the Stampin' Up! Starter kit and you can add them to your $125 in product!)  Read about that here. 

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Introducing the new 2020-22 In Colors!

They're in my hands!  The new In Colors that is.  Look at these gorgeous new colors we'll all get to play with soon!

I added a few of our current colors of card stock with each new color so you can compare them.  The Misty Moonlight is like soft, worn denim. 

This one seems like a color we've never had before!  It's a honey brown or rich, caramel color. 

The Magenta Madness is a pretty bright pink.  If you've been around long enough it reminds me of the Pink Passion we used to have years ago.

The Bumblebee is a golden version of Crushed Curry but a bit brighter. 

Just Jade is a pretty green and also seems different from anything I remember us having before.  It's lovely! 

Here's a sneak peak of 5 cards I made with LOTS of brand new products!  Everything is new but the White card stock. 

How many new products can you spy here?  

We are going to absolutely LOVE these new colors!  I cannot wait to play and create new, favorite combinations with our current line of colors.   

Special offer! Each year at my Open House event in early June I offer my local gals a fabulous bundle of our new In Color products . This year I'll be offering it online to everyone (in the USA)!   It's usually consists of the In Color ink pads, ink refills, assorted In Color card stock, In Color designer paper and embellishments (or ribbon).  Then with that purchase they get the set of In color markers free!   It's a great way to have it all and not worry about needing ink refills or markers later.  

However Stampin' Up! is already running low on a few of these items so I may have to change it up this year.  I'll know more the last week of May, which is when I'll open it up to everyone.  The Covid-19 crisis is sure causing havoc with shipping and inventory; not just with SU but globally.  But we make do with what we have right?  And that will include a ton of new and excited products!

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Seriously the Best cards kit

The Seriously the Best cards kit is wonderful; you can get 16 cards done easily with this project kit!  Create cards for you to use, or create the cards and package the completed cards in the designer box to give as a gift.

And the best part??  It's on sale right now; while supplies last.  It's just $18 instead of $30!  

This is one of our semi-inclusive project kits. Everything you need comes in semi-inclusive kits except stamps, ink, and adhesive. These kits are great for gatherings like craft nights because you and your friends can each buy a kit and then share stamps, ink, and adhesive.

* Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" (10.8 x 14 cm)
* Includes 6" x 4-3/4" x 1-13/16" (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box
* Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately
* Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile

They recommend using the Seriously the Best stamp set but you can substitute any set you'd like.  I have sure loved using this stamp set though.  I love the nice big greetings in the pretty font! 

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Delicate Lace Edgelits; marked down & on sale!

I am shocked at the price of the Delicate Lace Edgelit dies on the Last Chance list.  They are marked down from $29 to $11.60 right now.  I've used them a ton; in fact one of our Club cards features them this month.  

Here are some examples of how amazing these edgelit dies are. 

**This stamp set and floral dies are retired - just look at the edglit! 

You might wonder about the card above.  It was made at one of my Technique classes.  The tissue paper was colored with Pigment Sprinkles, dried and adhered loosely to card stock.  Then swipe Versamark over it and heat emboss with Gold powder. 

You can see them online here.  

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

Order online here

Easy Country Club Fun Fold card

At first I thought this Country Club designer paper was just for people who liked to golf.  But once I had the paper in my hand it's sooo much more than that!  It is full of wonderful patterns and plaids too!  

Today I'm sharing a project my Card Club gals received in April.  It's a unique fold that really shows of this cool designer paper. 

The card opens up in the middle and the back is one flat piece.  Here are the measurements:

• Night of Navy 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• Crushed Curry 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Country Club DSP 3" square on top and 1" X 3" on the bottom.
• Green or Smoky slate strip is 3/4" X 4"

I used the A Good Man stamp set for the greetings.  I added a knot of the Country Club Twine Combo pack beside the greeting with a mini glue dot.  

Here's the project sheet with directions, measurements and products used.  You can download and save it or print it out. Download 2020 April Clubhouse birthday

I'll have a few more cards featuring this designer paper tomorrow.  

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May Specials

Get my 'ALL Fun Fold cards tutorial' free with any online order.

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 18 fancy card folds!

May Host code is EYDJ4MQN

Get a free pkg. of Noble Peacock rhinestones from me if your order is over $55. 

 

Covid-19 Giveback; a timely digital stamp set you can use today!!!!

Stampin’ Up! is committed to making a difference in our global communities and caring about people first. As part of our Making a Difference program we’re offering a product giveback opportunity to support organizations that are helping COVID-19 frontline responders and communities vulnerable to the pandemic.

You can purchase the Share Sunshine PDF Download and we will donate 100% of the proceeds to COVID-19 efforts.

The Share Sunshine PDF Download is a digital stamp set that’s packed with both lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing–including many ideas that came from you and your customers! You can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards!

Let’s work together to make a difference! Here are some tips to consider:

• Use the lighthearted and heartfelt sentiments to brighten someone’s day–friends, family, neighbors, and even strangers! 
• You can start crafting with the PDF download right away–with no shipping costs or delays!
• Share your projects on social media and tag them with #sharesunshine.

Product: Share Sunshine PDF Download. Buy it here!

Price: $12.00 USD

Dates: April 28 – June 2, 2020 or later; if the offer period extends beyond June 2

Darling Label Punch Box; just $6.95! That's over 80% off!

I can't get over the wonderful deals they have on the retiring list.  Did you know the Darling Label Punch box is just $6.75?  That's down from $45 in the catalog!  It's just one of the amazing deals going on now.  It will not last long!!!

See it here or on page 94 of your annual catalog.  It has a 6 piece stamp set, a clear block, two ink spots and a punch; all nestled in a beautiful tin box!  Oh my gosh!  What a crafty deal!

I used it on these cards below along with a pack of last year's Brights Designer Paper. Use any paper and you've got a quick set of cards; many of them easy fun folds and gift cards! 

The tutorial for these cards can be found here for just $10. 

There are more deals like this; scroll through the list here where you can see the products well. Click on each to get the description and item number. 

If you're local, I am placing an order tonight. Let me know what you'd like to get. 

If you're long distance order online and use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV

If the order is over $55 you'll get a free Simple Shammy cleaner from me! 

Last Chance Products; Retiring List is here!

Here's the list of items going away!  Get your order in ASAP if you want something really bad; things go so fast!

Annual Catalog Retiring List

Mini Catalog Retiring List

Or click here to see them in my online store; easier to see!

Update on some products:

1. There are many popular items on sale! See them all here. 
2. Stampin' Blends are not retiring; they will only be available in combo packs though.
3. Snail is retiring!  Get it while you can.  But the next tape runner is supposed to be better!
4. Some of the bundles on the retiring list are returning separately; not in a bundle. 
5. All Glimmer paper is retiring!
6. The embossing buddy is on the list!  Yikes!  It's a must have for heat embossing. Get yours now! 

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Orders between $55 and up will receive a free Simple Shammy! 

Use this host code for April: RBXHNWMV (unless you're order is over $150; then don't use the code. You'll receive your own host benefits).