Flowerbug's Inkspot

Nothing's Better Than cards

Have you noticed the 'Nothing's Better Than' bundle yet?  You will want to check it out on page 91 of the Annual Catalog.  

Candace made two CUTE cards with it and the new Rainbow Glimmer paper. 

First up is a fun card with a ton of stitched die-cut circles from glimmer paper for a background.  

Her colors are Just Jade with Misty Moonlight and Early Espresso. The stitched circles are all part of the Rainbow Glimmer paper!

  

Her next card uses the same bundle except she stamped and colored the chocolates and cookies this time.  I believe she used watercolor pencils for her coloring. 

The 'Chocolate' greeting die-cut is the same Rainbow glimmer paper seen here!  You can see this cute bundle here. 

You'll see more swaps and talent tomorrow! 

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Amazing Flowerbug Team swaps!

This week and next I'll be sharing a bunch of recent card swaps made by my talented Flowerbug's. 

The first card is made by Annette with the set called From All of Us on page 93 of the annual catalog.  She used Blends markers to color the image in.  

Her colors are Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight.  The card above was for last month and the one below was for July; both made by Annette.   

This next card is a unique origami fold.  I shared the 'how to' and video on this post here.  I was grateful to Annette for demonstrating it at our last Team meeting.  So easy and it sure highlights the main image! 

I LOVE the sign hanging on the cording!!

This card is made with the new Cinnamon Cider; one of our newest In Colors.  She stamped the background tone-on-tone and the origami piece is made using the 6 X 6" 2020-22 In Color DSP.  The stamp set is Back on Your Feet on page 92 of the Annual catalog. 

Stay tuned for more fabulous swaps tomorrow!

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For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

Order online here

 Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

Prized Peony bundle; wow!

Look at these gorgeous cards Mary and Karen made for a Flowerbug's Team swap last month.  They both used items in the new Peony suite seen here. 

Mary's colors are Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam with Gray Granite.  She sponged a bit of Petal Pink onto the Peony petals.  The other products here are the new Vellum square doilies and Elegant Faceted Gems. that designer paper is from the In Good Taste package seen here. 

Karen used the Peony Garden designer paper as a background and the new Magenta Madness card stock with Pear Pizzazz & Old Olive for leaves.  That pretty scalloped edge is included in the Peony dies.  

You might think it's difficult to put the peony flower together, but Stampin' Up! made it super easy.  It's just 4 die-cuts and they layer easily.  You match up the bottom edge of each die-cut for a perfect fit each time.  I made a video of it here on FB.

See the whole Prized Peony Bundle here.  

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It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

Blossoms in Bloom; puzzling it together?

Here's an incredible card featuring the Blossoms in Bloom bundle made by my Flowerbug's team member Jacki for a new catalog card swap.

I just love these colors together; Just Jade and Misty Moonlight.  

Can you tell that she stamped the large floral image on her White CS using Misty Moonlight?  Then she added die-cut layers in White, Misty Moonlight and Just Jade.  Yes; she cut out three dies for each card and puzzle fit them over the stamped image!!!  Amazing, but stunning!  

If you want to see this bundle online, click here. 

I believe she cased this card from Pinterest; made by Mary Detherage.

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Colorful Sunflowers the easy way!

Marilyn made this pretty card with the Celebrate Sunflowers stamp set (seen here) for one of our latest Flowerbug's Team swaps.  I believe she found the idea on Pinterest.  I love how it features 4 of our new In Colors! 

The card base is Bumblebee.  She added Black card stock and ink to pull the colors together.  Here is a tip: stamp the sunflower on 4 different colored squares and then cut them into smaller squares.  You'll get enough stamped pieces for 4 cards!

Measurements:

• Bumblebee card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
• White - 5 1/4" X 4"
• Black 3 3/4" square
• Just Jade, Magenta Madness, Cinnamon Cider and Bumblee - 3 1/2" squares for stamping. Then cut into 1 3/4" squares to puzzle piece on each card.

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Blossoms in Bloom cards; it's pretty even without the die-cuts!

Today I'm sharing cards made with the Blossoms in Bloom stamp set.  It comes with a gorgeous set of dies too but today it's all about the stamps. 

First is a pretty card made by my friend Ruth Bingle.  I always love her swap cards! 

She used the triple time stamping technique.  This is where you cut out three layers of descending sizes of card stock and stamp on them all at the same time.  

Her White layers are from smallest to larges: 2" X 3 1/4", 3" X 4 1/4" and 4" X 5 1/4".  The Bumblebee layers are 2 1/4" X 3 1/2", 3 1/4" X 4 1/2" and the card base of 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".  This is a fun technique to do with many style of stamps to create your own background.  

Next is a sweet & simple card I made combining Bumblebee with Gorgeous Grape. 

This stamp set is one of those where you stamp once and get multiple hues of color; all with one inking!  Love this so much! 

And last is a card where I stamped directly onto the designer paper. 

This is the In Good Taste designer paper seen here; it's full of amazing photo realistic textures like wood, tile and textiles.  My colors are Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo with a touch of Bumblebee. The dies are from the Tasteful Labels dies seen here; my top pick for the most used/versatile dies so far! 

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The last of the Beautiful Fun Fold card swaps

This is the last bunch of Fun Fold cards this week; each one has been made by my talented Flowerbug's Team.  

Sue made this pretty and unique card using the Positive Thought stamp set. 

She is super creative and loves to create her own ideas.  Look at this unique card!

She used the Positive Thoughts stamp set and the Cross of Hope dies (on sale right now for just $10.80; they were $27.00!)

Measurements:

• Petal Pink - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4"
• Blackberry Bliss 6 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4"
• Whisper White - 7 1/2" X 5" scored at 3 5/8"

Next is Karen's pretty card featuring the Magnolia Blooms stamp set and the Magnolia Lane designer paper.  This pretty paper is also on sale; at $8.05 right now while supplies last here.  She colored the flower in with the Petal Pink blends markers. 

Measurements:

• Petal Pink 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 2 3/4" and 5 1/2", small layer is 3 1/4" square
• White inside is 4" X 5 1/4", front is 2 3/4" square
• Black is 3" square 

Candy made this beautiful card, also with the Positive thoughts stamp set and coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies.  

That gorgeous rectangle die-cut is from the Ornate Layers dies here.  They're amazing!!!  Her colors are Rich Razzleberry, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake and a splash of Coastal Cabana.  Here's the inside view:

Measurements:

• Rich Razzleberry 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end
• Very Vanilla inside is 5 1/4" X 4", plus a piece for the rectangle die-cuts
• Crumb Cake pieces are 1 7/8" X 5 1/4"

Mary made this pretty card using the Free as a Bird stamp set and the Bird Ballad designer paper. 

The Bird Ballad designer paper is on the Last chance list now; it's on sale for $8.05 while supplies last.

She colored the birds with Blends markers; so soft and pretty!

Measurements:

• Whisper White 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 2 1/8" from each end. The inside White Nested Label die-cut is 4 3/4" X 2 5/8"
• Front stamped layer and Bird Ballad designer paper piece are 2 1/4" X 3 3/4".  
• Pool Party layers 2 1/2" X 4" 

I hope you enjoyed this week of incredible fun folds.  If you missed any, click here, here and here to see them all! 

 

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Welcome Easter; three adorable card swaps!

I received these cards in a long distance swap I participated in.  Unfortunately their labels came off so I don't know who made two of them so I cannot give credit.  So if you know of if it's yours please let me know!

They're so adorable I just had to share them with you! You can see this stamp set here: 

 

I love this peek-a-boo bunny here!  Yes; it's fussy cut.  There aren't dies for it.  She used Highland Heather and our Subtles designer paper.  I really like how she die-cut a circle from the square, flipped it over to reveal the reverse side of the designer paper. Very cool!  See all of our packages of 6 X 6" designer paper here. 

That thin strip of Best Dressed designer paper adds a spring-like touch to it!  The sequins are from our Adhesive Backed package. 

I know Karen Titus made this one. I just love her water-coloring!  Adding that bit of light gray or tan with a Blends marker adds so much depth!  

The White is 2 5/8" stitched square from the Stitched Shapes dies.  The other colors are Seaside Spray, Gray Granite, Petal Pink and Soft Seafoam and are 1 3/4" square.  This layout really highlights the main image. 

Have a wonderful Easter weekend! 

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Two April ordering specials to choose from:

All online orders in April will receive my tutorial of the month; with 16 cards

featuring the Ornate Garden products seen here.

Orders between $55 and $99 will receive a free Simple Shammy!

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Thoughtful Blooms with the Small Bloom punch

Here are a few more swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team this month. I just love seeing what my gals create for our swaps!

The Thoughtful Blooms stamp set coordinates with the Small Blooms punch.  See them here and here: 

Jacki made this beautiful card.  I love the many layers and details here. And the colors are fresh and unique - Soft Suede, Mint Macaron, Bermuda Bay and White.  She used the new Label Me Fancy punch, the Starburst punch, Leaf punch and the Painted Label dies for the swirl.  The greeting is from the Peaceful Moments set. That gorgeous texture is from the Parisian Flourish embossing folder seen here. 

Candace made this unique card below: 

Her colors are Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Granny Apple Green.  Isn't this layout fun?!  the technique is called Triple Stamping.  You place your White layers in position as shown without the Grape layers in between and stamp on the three pieces all at once.  Then add the Grape layers and adhere to your main card.  Super easy and fun too. 

She added a pretty greeting in Purple Posy with the Stitched So Sweetly dies (my favorite!) and the punched flowers from the Small Bloom punch. 

Measurements:

• Grape - 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", 4 1/4" X 3 1/4" and 3 1/4" X 2 1/4"
• White - 4" X 5 1/4", 4" X 3" and 3" X 2"

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release! 

    1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free!  Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!