Flowerbug's Inkspot

Multiple ideas for the new Meandering Meadows DSP; with free project sheet & video

Last week's Live video featured the new and stunning Meandering Meadows designer paper. I shared 4 great ways to use it from quite simple to a special fun fold card. This designer paper is a new release among our Online Exclusives. There are lots of new products out this week; see them all here. 

Today I'm sharing this card; a new way to feature both sides of your designer paper.

See how the upper left and lower right corners are flipped?  I simply marked the edges at 2 1/2" and cut off each corner.  Then flipped it over to show the opposite side of the designer paper.  

Next add a thin strip of coordinating Garden Green card stock.   

The second card above is made with Balmy Blue. The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set in the 2023 Holiday catalog; a go to favorite of mine.  The greeting die-cut on the left is the 'All That' dies and the right is the Lasting Label punch.  

Click here to get the free project sheet; save it or print it out. Download Meandering Meadows diagonal corner flip card

You can see a glimpse of each sheet in the photo below.  It's 6 X 6" in size and filled with watercolor scenes. This type of designer paper allows you to let the pretty scenes do the work for you. Click here to see it. 

You can see the video tutorial for this card and two more below and if you click here. 

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Pretty Rustic Crate bundle ideas by Mary

Today I'm sharing a few cards made by my Team Member Mary.  She was my October Artist of the Month and she chose to feature the Rustic Crate bundle seen here. 

Her first project shows off her beautiful coloring and that neat create die-cut. 

I believe she colored the fall image with Blends markers. Products used include the Let's Go Fishing designer paper, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Wild Wheat card stock as well as the Nested Essential dies and In Color twine. 

That cute little 'hello' die-cut is included in this bundle. 

Measurements:

• Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• Wild Wheat banner 4 1/4" X 1"
• Let's Go Fishing designer paper 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"

Her next card features a beautiful color combination of Copper Clay with Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Lost Lagoon. 

It also shows off the pretty All About Autumn specialty designer paper.  It's back in stock now too; see it here! 

She simple sponged a bit of Copper clay ink over the fall image. 

The Pretty Peacock die-cut leaf is from the Autumn Leaves dies. 

Measurements:

• Copper Clay card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
• Lost Lagoon 5 1/4" X 4" plus a 1 3/4" circle punch
• All About Autumn Designer paper 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" plus a 4" X 1/2" strip
• Vanilla 3" X 2 1/4"

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Gorgeous Abundant Beauty Kraft notecards with gift box

I was inspired by this set of cards & box by a project shared online. I changed up the colors to 'my' favorites and created this:

I absolutely LOVE the Abundant Beauty Decorative masks seen here! The sunflowers are my favorite of course, but I also used the houndstooth mask here as well. Unfortunately these masks are out of stock right now. They'll be back around November 13th. 

You might think I made this box but I sure didn't!  It's found on page 135 of our Annual Catalog. It includes 20 cards & 20 envelopes and one box for gifting cards in; all in Kraft paper.  The cards are notecard side which is 5" X 3 1/2". See it here online. 

As you can see in the photo below I used the houndstooth mask to add a soft background to each notecard.  I used a blending brush and Copper Clay ink.  

The sunflowers are made with Pretty Peacock ink and the leaves are Granny Apple Green on White cardstock. Yes; they are all fussy cut! I did some but my friend Pat did the rest for me; she loves to fussy cut things! 

The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set from the 2023 Holiday catalog.  It's my favorite greeting set right now. See it here. 

 

You can see in the photo below that I added the houndstooth pattern to the entire box, inside & out.  Because it comes flat it's easy to do. 

I hope you're inspired by this project.  I'm not sure who will receive it yet, but it will be someone special! 

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Neat card fold that shows off your double-sided designer paper! Free project sheet & video too

Happy Halloween!  

Today is the last day of the October Starter kit special of 35 % off or 35 % more! 

If you have a wish list more than $65 I hope you consider it!  For the next 6 months all of your Stampin' Up! orders will be at a 20% discount!  I'd love to see you save some money and get the starter kit.  

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I shared these neat cards on last week's video.  This layout truly shows off both sides of your double-sided designer paper!

I made the Trick or Treat card before the video and the Winter Wishes card during the video that you can watch here.

Trick or Treat card details:

• Them bones designer paper seen here
• Greeting is from Throughout the Year set (2023 Holiday catalog)
• Greeting die-cuts are from the Nested Essential dies
• Black & White Gingham ribbon

Here's the inside view.  I chose the Pick of the Patch stamp set here. I love the look of the designer paper in the inside of the card!

*Download or print the free project sheet here: Download Designer Paper card base; shows both sides!

Here is the other card I shared:

This card shows off the Magical Meadow bundle in the greeting and pretty die-cuts. 

Details:

• Winter Meadow designer paper seen here - 11" X 4 1/4" scored at 1" and 6 1/2"
• Mossy Meadow, Basic White & Misty Moonlight card stock plus Adhesive-backed silver glimmer paper for the pretty foliage die-cut

Here's the inside view; stamped with the Magical Meadow stamp set. 

The Magical Meadow bundle has been one of my favorites this season.  I seem to reach for it often. See it here. 

Here is the video for these neat cards.  You'll also find another fun fold card and a quick treat bag too! 

*For some reason I'm not able to add a photo of the video but click on the link above to watch it. 

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Winter Wishes & Abundant Beauty masks fun fold card; free tutorial & video!

Today's project was inspired by my Team member Candace who made this cool fun fold card for a recent swap. 

Isn't it neat! She featured the Beary Cute bundle on her card in Lost Lagoon, Smoky Slate & Pretty Peacock. 

My favorite part of her card is that it's quite easy to make! I knew my followers would like to know how to make it so I shared it on a recent video (seen below).  

I used similar colors but chose the Magical Meadow stamp set & the Abundant Beauty Decorative Masks seen here. 

I used a blending brush, Lost Lagoon ink and the snowflake mask to create my card front.  After adding the pretty snowflakes I textured it with the Snowflake Sky 3D embossing folder. 

It's a mini slim line card; the finished size is 3" X 5 1/2".  I just love the fun of the popped up panels inside!

I created a free project sheet with measurements, directions, supplies used and photos. Click on this link to download or print it. Download Snowflakes fun fold card; abundant beauty masks

There's something special about a monochromatic card! I used Lost Lagoon & Pretty Peacock inks, and Lost Lagoon and Basic White card stock.  

Below is the video for this card and another as well. Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here! Enjoy!  

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Get 2 cards at a time with this special card layout & a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper!

I shared this card on last week's Live video.  It features the So Very Merry stamp set and the Snowflake Magic designer paper.

I made a bunch of these cards for our Flowerbug's October Christmas card swap.  You might wonder how I achieved the starburst effect with the Snowflake Magic designer paper.  Keep reading plus watch the video seen here or below!

Other products used:

Vellum card stock, Gold Foil paper, Deckled circle dies, Stylish Shapes dies, Blends markers for coloring & Gold heat embossing.

Here's what the inside looks like. Make note of the little designer paper triangles inside; remember this when you see the cutting templates below.  

 

My friend Lyssa Zwolenek inspired these cards and created the template too.  She is super creative and so great about sharing ideas!

Below are a few cutting templates for you.  

 

 

Watch the video here or below to see how this is done. 

Directions:

• You'll start out with a 6" square of designer paper. 
• First cut is at 2". You're left with a 4" X 6" piece on the right. 
• Cut the 2" strip into a 2" X 4" piece, leaving you with a 2" square. 
• Next cut the 4" X 6" piece on the right into three 2" X 4" pieces. 

 

 

 

See this gorgeous Snowflake Magic specialty paper here.  

 

• Now you'll cut each 2" X 4" strip into two pieces by cutting it in half on the diagonal.  
• Be sure you cut each one in the same direction.
• Cut the 2" square in half on the diagonal and then cut each triangle in half.  These pieces are used on the inside of the card.   

You'll use 4 of the large pieces and two small triangles on each card. 

 

 

 

 

*Click here for the free printable project sheet. Download So Very Merry 2 in 1 card

 

You can see the So Very Merry stamp set here.  It's seen in our Online Exclusive line.

Online Exclusives: did you know?? 

1. Our Online Exclusive products can be ordered by anyone.  The name means that they are only seen online and not in any printed catalog. 
2. These products may run out at any time. Some will be reordered and others will not. We never know! 
3. Many will remain in the Online store for up to 1 year before they'll be discontinued. 
4. Online Exclusives allow Stampin' Up! to offer timely products for seasons and holidays. Most of their other products are in catalogs that are printed over a year in advance!  

Watch the video tutorial below: 

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Artist of the Month projects with the Bag of Bones suite!

Our Artist of the Month for September was Candy who chose the Bag of Bones bundle. She did an incredible job on her projects! 

The suite is no longer available because the Glow in the Dark bats & ghosts have been discontinued. This means you can still get everything else individually. 

First is a card showing off both the Bag of Bones bundle and the Them Bones designer paper.

She tore her paper and pieces it on her card base.  Then she stamped the skeleton using Versmark onto Black card stock heat embossing it with White embossing powder. Love the boots and hat on him!  The circles are die-cuts from the new Deckled Circle dies in the 2023 Holiday catalog.  

Here's the Them Bones designer paper: 

Next is a neat monochromatic card in Basic Gray and Gray Granite.  She stamped the background with the skeleton bones!

The tombstone, fence, bats, cat and dog are all die-cuts from the Bag of Bones bundle. The dog and cat are stamped on our Glow in the Dark specialty paper.  You must use Stazon in for this or it may run. She sponged on gray ink onto the tombstone and fence for a 'spooky' look.  

Next is a cute treat holder made with that same tombstone die-cut.  She simply added a few strips of card stock inside the two die-cuts to create a pouch.  

 

 

 

 

This card is so fun; she featured a panel from the Them Bones designer paper to show off the dancing skeleton.  Love his suspenders, hat and bow tie!!  

These skeletons are all heat embossed with White embossing powder onto Black card stock. You can see a few of the glow in the dark bats and ghosts here.  Unfortunately they are sold out now and will not return.  

Here's a slimline card showing off more of the Them Bones designer paper.  Her colors are Basic Gray, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze. 

Isn't it cute how the skeleton on the bottom has his dog on a leash?!  

This next card shows off a neat background effect.  She used the Deckled Circle dies 

The background is made by sponging on the houndstooth mask (Abundant Beauty decorative masks) then debossed it with the Distressed Tile embossing folder. She then dragged the Blackberry Bliss ink pad across it.  Cool!  

Didn't she create a fabulous group of projects. She truly showcased this Halloween suite wonderfully!  Fantastic job Candy!!!

 

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Pick of the Patch Diamond Flap fun fold card.

I created this super fun card on a video a few weeks ago. It features the Pick of the Patch stamp & punch bundle and Them Bones designer series paper.  

I was inspired by a card my friend Susie Wood made and sent to me. She is fabulous at designing fun fold cards and an amazing designer. Check out her blog here. 

She used the same designer paper and the Leaf Fall embossing folder but her stamp set is Cheers to the Season seen here. 

Here's the inside view. You can see the Leaf Fall embossing folder here.

This card starts out at 10 1/2" X 4 1/4" and with a few score lines and a trim of the end points, you'll achieve this neat fun fold. 

*Here's the free printable project sheet: Download Diamond Flap fun fold card

Below is the video; click on it to see how this card is made.  

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A Stunning fall card with Gorgeous Garden; with a video tutorial and free project sheet!

Check out this fabulous, colorful autumn card we made at my September card clubs!  

We added fall colors to the die-cut using Blending brushes. 

This die-cut is in the Gorgeous Garden dies seen here.  This is the leaves die and there is also a floral option as shown below. 

**Check out these other projects featuring these dies - here and here.

If you're interested in these dies now is a great time to purchase them.  Add on another item or two and you'll qualify to receive a Mystery Box from me!  *see details below

The card base is Vanilla as well as the die-cut.  Ink colors include: Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie and Wild Wheat.

We started with the two darkest colors - Cherry Cobbler and Old Olive, adding a few splotches of color leaving many open areas for the remaining two colors. I prefer to add the lightest color of Wild Wheat last, so it can fill in any open areas without covering up the previous colors. 

Watch the video here or scroll down to see it below.  

The stamps & leaf die-cuts are from the Autumn Leaves bundle seen here.  It's a big favorite of mine this season.  

The die-cut is almost the entire card front except for a thin edge. I added a strip of Cherry Cobbler to the left side. The greeting is stamped on a Tailored Tags die-cut. The leaves are from both foil and Oxidized Copper papers.  *The Oxidized Copper paper is back in stock! 

**Here's the free project sheet for this pretty card:  Download Sept '23 Autumn Leaves card

Below is the video tutorial for this card; and another autumn-themed fun fold card as well.

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