Flowerbug's Inkspot

A beautiful scene with the 'Here's to You' kit; a Paper Pumpkin alternate idea

The March Paper Pumpkin kit included stencils and a sponge in the kit so I had to play with creating a scene.  It's one of my favorite techniques! 

One of the stencils has clouds in it.  I used Pool Party ink and lightly sponged on the upper part of my White CS. 

Then I sponged Daffodil Delight and Calypso Coral ink about an inch and a half from the bottom edge.  Now I stamped the trees image in the kit with Pretty Peacock ink.  I did not reink the stamp each time so as I stamped repeatedly I achieved the appearance of a distant forest. Love this!!  

The birds and greeting images also came in this kit.  

Are you a Paper Pumpkin subscriber?  If not you can be!  Sign up to achieve them every month here.  

Or choose a pre-paid option here.  

Did you know that you can pick & choose your kits?  Subscribers receive an email BEFORE the kits is mailed giving you a chance to opt out if the kit doesn't appeal to you.  Or you can add on to receive a second kit.  You're in charge! 

The April kit is called 'So Cool' with a 'treats' theme. Opt in to get it by April 10th! 

• The So Cool Paper Pumpkin Kit is a little taste of summer fun, with enough supplies to make 12 colorful, shaped cards with coordinating envelopes. Six card bases are popsicle shaped, the other six are semicircles: three watermelons and three rainbows. All of the cards are splashed with cheerful, vivid watercolor images. The kit also includes two full-size, matching sticker sheets, die-cut accents, fun embellishments, and more.
• Even though the So Cool Kit was designed with kids in mind, these fun-shaped cards, featuring vivid watercolors, are versatile enough to gift to kids of all ages—the young in years and the young at heart. They’re a great way to send some “sunshine in a card!” Who wouldn’t love that?
• The kit’s exclusive So Cool Stamp Set is versatile, offering sentiments that can be used for multiple occasions such as birthdays, congrats, cheer, and more! It’s a great addition to any crafter’s collection.

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April Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Get a free multipurpose glue stand with an online order over $60 using the host code above. You'll receive a color of my choice unless you let me know your preference. *or choose the Artistry Blooms sequins

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

You can also order them in my Shop here. 

All online orders will receive a free 14 project PDF tutorial

Colorful Hydrangeas

What colors do Hydrangeas come in?  Lots!  I have a white one in my yard; it's blooms are huge and beautiful every year.  

Annette made this pretty card for a swap last month.  She used the Hydrangea Haven bundle seen here.  

Her card is also a simple fun fold where the Real Red opens and adhered to the Black base.  

Products used; click on the highlighted item to see it online:

• Painted Texture embossing folder 
• Stitched Nested Labels (RETIRING!) on sale for $28
• Silver Foil paper (RETIRING)
• Blends markers, rhinestones

Note: I'm featuring this bundle and the beautiful Hydrangea Hill designer paper for April's card kit to go!  Stay tuned; I'll share it here soon. 

Measurements:

• Basic Black 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
• Real Red 4" X 10 1/2" scored at 5 1/4"
• White 2 3/4" X 4 1/4"
• Silver Foil 2 7/8" X 4 3/8"
• Black 3 1/8" X 4 5/8" 

Items are running out on the Last Chance List:  Here is what it already gone:

• RICH RAZZLEBERRY STAMPIN' BLENDS COMBO PACK
• INK • Item 150083  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
• INK • Item 150086 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PAD
• INK • Item 150090  PRETTY PEACOCK CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• INK • Item 150092 SEASIDE SPRAY CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• INK • Item 150093 TERRACOTTA TILE CLASSIC STAMPIN’ INK REFILL
• PAPER • Item 150880 PRETTY PEACOCK 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 150881 PURPLE POSY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 150883 SEASIDE SPRAY 8-1/2" X 11" CARDSTOCK
• BUNDLE • Item 155349 2019–2021 IN COLOR CLASSIC STAMPIN’ PADS
• PAPER • Item 149703  2019–2021 IN COLOR 12" X 12" CARDSTOCK
• PAPER • Item 152460 WHALE OF A TIME DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
• EMBELLISHMENTS • Item 149708 PURPLE 3/8"  TRICOLOR RIBBON

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March Specials!

Annual Catalog Retiring List; many discounted items while supplies last! 

Current Host code is PX6ZWGM7

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Last Chance List! Lots of discounted items; while supplies last!

Click here to see them online.  It is so much easier to see everyone on the list online. 

Download 2020-21Last-Chance list here. 

My favorites on the list or on sale:

• Story Label Punch! $14.40; was $18 - one of my favorite punches!!
• Flowers for Every Season DSP $6.90; was $11.50
• Lace 3D folder $4; was $10
• Ornate Border Dies $13.60; was $34
• 2020-22 In Color ribbons $3.60; was $6. These are soft and easy to work with. 
• Stitched Shapes Dies!!  No!!!  My favorite dies ever!
• Classic Label punch $14.40; was $18
• Triple Banner Punch $18.40; was $23 *I use this all of the time!  
• Champagne Shimmer Paint $4.80; was $6 I will miss this!!
• Happy Dies $12; was $30
• Stitched Nested Label dies!!!!  No! $28; was $35
• Ornate Garden Ribbon duo $2.80; was $7

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is HGVYTBV9

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

3 Fun Projects & Video with the Circle Celebration stamp set

I tried not to order the Circle Celebration stamp set but it kept calling out 'Order me!'  So I caved....and am so glad I did!  The images seem like they're almost 'retro' style which I love.  I do enjoy creating my own stamped background and these are perfect for that.  

Today I'm focusing on the cards on the right.  I made them with the Bokeh technique.  It's so fun and almost 3D in appearance.  

You start out with a sponged background. I used our new Blending Brushes that are awesome! They are currently out of stocks but should be back at the end of March.

Randomly sponge ink colors onto our Basic White CS.  Choose colors that somewhat coordinate if possible.  this can be difficult for some who struggle with color combos. I choose colors that when mixed do not make mud.  How do I know which colors don't mix?  Trial and error of course!  Here I used Night of Navy, Bermuda Bay and Gorgeous Grape.  Aren't these colors gorgeous together?!!!

*Another combo I might pick are yellows, oranges & reds.  Or greens & blues!  

Once you're done you add sponged circles using White Craft ink.  I made my own stencils by punching circles out of card stock.  I share tips on using and re-inking our White Craft ink in the video below.

The greeting is from the Best Year stamp set in the Annual Catalog and the butterflies AND white dotted die-cut 'holes' are from the new Brilliant Wings bundle seen here.

Here is the video; I hope you watch it to see how to make these fun projects! 

Stop in here for tonight's Stamp with Me Facebook Live at 7:30 pm Central Time! We're making these paper quilting cards:

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Lots of March Specials!

Current Host code is 9UPP3WVQ

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Take advantage of Free Shipping today only!

Win win; it's your lucky day!  Get your wish list together and place an order today, March 17th!  You'll get even more!  Scroll down to the bottom to see what else you'll receive! 

  Order online here. 

Great reasons to order today:

• Grab your wish list and get some of the items you've been wanting & save $$
• Get the retiring In Colors - Pretty Peacock, Seaside Spray, Rococo Rose, Purple Posy & Terracotta Tile.  Make sure you have the re-inkers, markers and enough card stock.  These items could go fast once they put out the retiring list in 1 week.
• Love butterflies?  Get the Butterfly Bijou Designer Paper or Butterfly Bouquet products seen here while it lasts; the paper is now sold out!  
• Stock up on essentials like envelopes, White, Black or Vanilla CS. 
• Need Blends markers?  Get them at 10% off with free shipping!

 

Get 5 free cards with a $30 online order through March 20th!

Current Host code is 39A9QQZP

Order online here

And if your order is over $50 you'll also receive a free adhesive package from me 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive the gifts! 

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

Butterfly Bouquet Fun Fold cards with video!

I truly love the new Butterfly Brilliance products seen here.  They are so easy AND fun to play with.  I made three special fun fold cards on my FB live yesterday.  Scroll down to see the video below:

This first card makes the most of this beautiful Butterfly Bijou designer paper!  Use the side strips leftover after you die-cut the 6 butterflies from the designer paper.  So cool to make use of the pretty edges! 

Below you can see how it opens as well as the measurements to make more!  

Next is a fun latch card using the Classic Label punch.  

I created my own designer paper by stamping the butterflies on Black CS using White Craft ink.  Easy and quick!  Watch the video below to catch the tips on this fun card. 

I made my own butterfly paper by stamping the butterflies on Black CS using White Craft ink.  So easy and pretty too.  

Watch the video below to catch the tips on making these fun latch cards. 

Lastly is a double point fold card.  The two pieces of Designer paper are 2 1/2" X 4" scored 1/2" on the long side.  You need two pieces to attach under the White CS layer. Again, watch the video below to get the details. 

I shared how I made that striking solid colored butterfly in the video.  I just love these products!  See them here. 

I hope you watch the video below where I share how to make each of these neat cards! 

March Specials!

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Butterfly Bouquet & the Origami Window Fold

Here's another favorite project I've made with the new Butterfly Bouquet products.  Are you a fan of butterflies?

I call this unique fold the Origami Window.  It's done by folding a 4 X 4" piece of designer paper a few times.  See details here or watch my video here. 

The colors are Highland Heather and Pool Party. See the neat texture on the purple CS strip?  That's one of the dies in the Butterfly Wings dies!  You can see them here: 

That pretty texture on the inside White square is from the Meadow Moments pair of embossing folders seen here.  They fit in your die-cutting machine but they were made narrow enough to fit in the new Mini Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine too! 

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Current Host code is BPJGVCKP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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March gift is a free adhesive package with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

**3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 sheet for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Order online here

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

The NEW Butterfly Bouquet bundle is here!!

Stampin' Up! is releasing one of the upcoming Annual Catalog bundles early!  Plus they added on two exclusive papers along with it!  But these papers are only available through May 3rd, while supplies last! Click here to see them online. 

I joined an online swap and created these pretty cards: 

The bundle consists of 1 large butterfly stamp and 12 coordinating dies.  There is a big pack of 6 X 6" Butterfly Bijou Designer Paper and also new Natural Touch specialty paper; 2 sheets of wood grain 12" X 12" paper. Download the Butterfly Bouquet flyer

If you plan to get the Butterfly Bouquet bundle or Designer Paper I have an extra perk for you!  All online orders in March receive a FREE 15 project PDF full of ideas for you!  See details below! 

Which card do you prefer?  Mint Macaron or Calypso Coral?  I sure like the soft papers in this Designer Paper!

Here's the flyer so you can see the details for each of these new products.  It's important to note that the two papers shown are only available from now through May 3rd while supplies last.  You can order tomorrow, March 2nd. 

Look at the photo below; see how this sheet of paper coordinates with the large multiple butterfly die? It might be hard to tell but the die is laying on the paper.  So cool!  

I used three of these butterflies on my cards; the green, blue and yellow!  Such happy spring-like colors!

Measurements are:

• Card Base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• Designer Paper 2" X 5 1/2"
• Natural Touch paper 2" X 4"
• Black 2 1/4" X 4 1/4", plus 1/4" and 1/3" strips and die-cut butterfly
• White scrap for Painted Poppies die-cut

On the card below I did color parts of the yellow butterfly with my Calypso Coral Blends marker. 

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Current Host code is BPJGVCKP

Order online here

All online orders receive a free PDF of the new Butterfly Bouquet bundle

with 15 projects!

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Get a free adhesive package from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. 3 sheets of Dimensionals and 1 for die-cuts!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

Unique ideas with the Oh So Ombre designer paper; Promo ends Sunday!

Here are a few more ideas with the gorgeous Oh So Ombre designer paper.  It has been my favorite Sale-a-Bration item this year!  

Playing with strips has always been fun for me.  On this first card I started with one sheet of DSP and cut it first at 4 1/2" long.  Then I cut strips off of the main piece at random angles.

Next I laid these strips on my grid paper and stamped the leaves from Forever Fern stamp set on them using Granny Apple Green ink.  

I then glued these strips to a 3 3/4" X 5" piece of White CS leaving a thin 1/16" gap between.  I didn't worry about the edges at all.  After I was done I trimmed them off even with the main White CS.  

Next is a fun card playing with the Playful Alphabet and 1/2" strips of this pretty Ombre paper.  I adhered the letters to the end of the paper strip with rolled up mini glue dots and trimmed any excess off that showed around the letter. 

The 'birthday' greeting is from Vine Design and the bottom edge is punched with the Postage Punch.  

Below are more cards I shared in a video you can see here. 

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit!   Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!  

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE. 

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

 

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Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift! 

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.  

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