Flowerbug's Inkspot

Look at these fabulous swap cards!

We're continuing the Sale-a-Bration card swap theme. My Flowerbug gals are so talented!  

This first card is made by Karen and she used a fun 'Floating' technique with the Penguin Playmates designer paper.  You cut strips of paper and adhere them to a window sheet.  Then you pop the whole thing up. The strips look like their floating! 

This designer paper is one of our Sale-a-Bration choices; it's free with any $50 order through September 30th.  See it here. 

And here's another cute card made by Candace with the Penguin Playmates DSP and the Penguin Place stamp set. It's a corner latch fold!  These cute penguins are easy to make with this punch bundle.  See it here. 

Did you notice that even though these cards feature penguins they are not holiday cards?  Love the versatility of both the Sale-a-Bration designer paper and this stamp & punch bundle! 

Next is Lori's card featuring the Textures & Frames stamp set & Hand-Penned designer paper.  What a fun background she stamped on the upper panel!  She used the colors in the DSP - Daffodil Delight, Soft Succulent & Highland Heather.  

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August Specials

Host code: ASETFASJ

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

Order here

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Unique Triangle Gate-fold card with video

Check out this fabulous fun fold card that shows off both sides of your Designer Paper!  

I had a request to do a video for it so I featured it in this week's Stamp with Me Live on Monday night. If you aren't following me on FB here's the link to my page. 

Here is the card made with the Peaceful Prints DSP in the Sale-a-Bration catalog seen here.  Right now it's FREE with a $50 order during Stampin' Up!'s Sale-a-Bration promotion. It coordinates with the Peaceful Deer bundle.  I punched the deer on the front panel right from this paper!  

  

The card on the above right is made with the Peaceful Prints specialty DSP.  I added a few wreaths cut from the Seasonal Swirl dies - one in Black and one in Silver.  

Watch the video below to see how it's made.  It's actually quite easy and really does showcase both sides of your 2-sided Designer Paper!  

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August Specials

Host code: UTDM9JQG

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

Order here

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! You also receive a free Paper Pumpkin kit in addition to catalogs & business supplies.  

Counting Sheep with the Give it a Whirl dies interactive card

We made this adorable card at my August card clubs this month.  It features the new Counting Sheep & the Sheep dies from the Sale-a-Bration catalog.

Plus it's a view-master card! Remember those?  The Give it a Whirl dies (seen here) on page 163 of the annual catalog are incredible!  I was hesitant to even try using these dies because I thought it would be so complicated to figure out.  But I was pleasantly surprised at how easy and intuitive they are to use. Stampin' Up! really did these up smart! 

Please watch my video below to catch my quick tips for a successful view-master card. 

The colors here are Pale Papaya, Balmy Blue, White, Crumb Cake & Granny Apple Green.  We created a background using the Blending Brushes with Balmy Blue & Granny Apple Green ink. 

***Heads up on the Sheep dies - Stampin' Up! has a limited supply of these and does expect to run out before Sale-a-Bration is over.  So if you're wanting both the stamp set & dies, get the dies first! 

Details:

• Sheep dies include the fence, balloons and the sheep
• Give it a Whirl dies - stitched view-master sponged layer, the scalloped circle, clouds, window & stars 
• I cut the scalloped circle piece from thick White CS since it would get a lot of activity
• You will need brads & Stampin' Dimensionals for this card to work 

I used light Petal Pink and Gray Granite blends to color the sheep. 

And below is the video; this card is so fun! 

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August Specials

Host code: UTDM9JQG

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

Order here

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit!  Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!  

Neat Fun Fold - Diagonal 'Faux' Pocket card!

I made this unique fun-fold card on Monday night's FB Live.  It was Stamp with Me night; the 2nd & 4th Monday's of each month here on my FB page.  You can see all of my videos here on my YouTube channel. 

Isn't it pretty?!  This paper is called Blackberry Beauty and it's filled with Gold accents on each sheet.  You can see it here.  It's also featured in my August card kit to go here and PDF tutorial here.  

The greetings are from the Sunny Sentiments stamp set in the Annual catalog; one of my favorites for greetings.  See it here. The printed die-cuts are from the Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack seen here. 

The card below is the same fold; but made with the gorgeous Expressions in Ink Specialty Designer Paper.  These colors are Pale Papaya, Polished Pink, White and gold accents.

Below are the measurements for you.  I highly recommend you watch the video below; it will make it much easier to make. 

And here is the video; I hope you watch it.  You will love making these unique cards!

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I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 100 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see the video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

This event ends August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

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August Specials

Host code: UTDM9JQG

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! Use this host code: 7JB43RUH

Order here

Colorful In Symmetry cards kit to go; 2nd kit in August

Yesterday I shared the Blackberry Beauty August card kit to go and today I'm sharing the other option featuring the In Symmetry stamp set & 8 pre-cut cards. 

I paired up the In Symmetry stamp set with the Beautifully Penned designer paper for these colorful cards.  Two of the 4 designs are fun folds. 

Email me here by August 22nd to get this kit to go.  (Due to Stampin' Up!'s policy I cannot include a link to purchase this kit directly in my shop since it includes a stamp set.) 

But you can get the PDF tutorial here. 

This kit includes the following:

• the In Symmetry photopolymer stamp set
• 8 pre-cut cards including punched & die-cut pieces
• the PDF tutorial *sent via email upon purchase ($15 value)
• It will be mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of August 

*This kit does not include stamped images, ink or rhinestones.  

I used the following inks: Real Red, Black, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Highland Heather. 

Opt in by emailing me here to get this kit by August 22nd.  Or save money & get this kit AND the Blackberry Beauty kit in August. I can send you an invoice for both. 

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I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 99 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is  in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

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August Specials

Host code: 7JB43RUH

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

Use this host code: H9HJQNC6

Gorgeous Blackberry Beauty Cards Kit to Go!

I couldn't wait to get my hands on this gorgeous Blackberry Beauty Specialty designer series paper!  It is even prettier in person.  I knew I had to feature it for my August card kit to go. These beautiful cards came together almost effortlessly!  

This specialty paper# is stunning with the gold foil accents.  And the coordinating Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack includes beautiful printed die-cuts and tags. The colors featured in it are Blackberry Bliss, Polished Pink, Early Espresso, Cinnamon Cider, Rich Razzleberry & Gold. 

  

If you'd like to get this pre-cut cards kit to go, be sure to opt in by August 22nd here. The kits are mailed out at the end of August.  Or you can choose the PDF tutorial here. 

This kit includes the following:

• 1/2 pkg of new Blackberry Beauty Specialty DSP (6" X 12")
• a share of the Elegant Faceted gems
• Gold shimmer ribbon
• 1/2 pkg of the Blackberry Beauty Ephemera pack
• 10 pre-cut cards; 3 of the 5 designs are fancy folds!
• the PDF tutorial including measurements, photos, supply list & step by step directions ($15 value)

The kit does not include pre-stamped images, adhesive or stamps. I used a few stamp sets for greetings including the Peaceful Moments, Heartfelt Wishes and Artistically Inked sets. You can easily substitute stamps you already own. 

*This kit will be mailed at the end of August, unless there are back orders. 

Go here to order the kit to go. It's $28 plus shipping.

Click here to purchase the PDF tutorial. $15

The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. 

*This kit is what my monthly kit subscribers will receive.  I have a 2nd kit option I'll share with you tomorrow. 

I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live last week.  There are over 99 items left; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see video here on YouTube.   However the most updated list is  in the album here on my FB page. *I update & delete items as they are sold.

This sale will stay open through August 14th.  If you have a list of current Stampin' Up! items you want to buy why not double dip and get lots more free with this BOGO?!  

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August Specials

Host code: 7JB43RUH

*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Harvest Meadow Suite!

Get the Cute Star Adhesive-Backed Sequins with a $50 online order from me in August! 

Use this host code: H9HJQNC6

Split Front card technique; it's easy with my template & video!

We made this pretty set of cards on Monday night's Stamp with Me Live.  It's the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm CT.  Click here and follow my page to get notified when I'm live.  There are 6 live videos each month! 

I used the Beauty of the Earth DSP seen here.  The die-cuts are from the Iconic and Artistic dies. in White & Misty Moonlight. The greeting is from the In Symmetry stamp set. Those pretty Subtle Shimmer sequins are from the upcoming Holiday catalog which starts next week!!  

     

I also used another sneak peak product from the upcoming Holiday catalog; the Timber 3D embossing folder.  Of course I stamped the greeting before I embossed it. 

I hope you watch the video below to get the tips on cutting these pieces and finishing the cards. 

Here is the template.  Start out with a 4" X 5 1/4" piece of card stock AND of Designer Paper.  

I suggest you cut this out of scrap card stock.  Make marks where indicated and cut on the diagonal.  Once you have the template I first place the bottom left piece (2 1/2") over my cut DSP & CS pieces and cut.  Then I use the upper right piece (3 3/4") on the remaining piece of papers and cut.  That leaves me with the center piece ready to go. 

Here's the video for you: 

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July Specials! 

Current host code: D9HSKBNA

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Pinwheel Tower fun fold cards are easy but a sure WOW!

I shared this super fun card on Tuesday's FB Live video.  The video is shown below.  Or click here to watch on my FB page.  Don't forget to follow me so you are notified when I go live. 

I used the Sweet Symmetry designer paper and the In  Symmetry stamp set.  Colors are Night of Navy, Just Jade, Calypso Coral, Bumblebee and Flirty Flamingo.  I also used Holiday rhinestones for the bling. 

This has to be one of the easiest fun fold cards I've made that's also totally unique. And it uses an exact 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" piece of card stock. On each panel you can add a perfect layer (2 1/2" X 4") or have fun adding various pieces of CS or DSP and greetings or stamped images.  

Here are the measurements for you: 

Here's the video for you; click on the photo below. 

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July Specials!

6 X 6" Designer Paper Share; see it here

2 kits to go in July; see them here

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 Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

Want to make a Bay Window card? It's easy! Stamp with Me Live tonight at 7:30 pm CT!

Tonight on my Stamp with Me Live we're making 'Bay Window' cards.  These are so fun and actually quite simple to make.  Scroll down to see the measurements.  

You can watch the video here on my Facebook page.  If you're not on FB you can see it later when I upload it to my YouTube channel here.  *Don't forget to follow me!

It starts out with a standard 4 1/4" X 11" piece of card stock. Add some scored lines and designer paper and you're halfway there!  

For this first example I chose to use the Plentiful Plants bundle.  The Bloom Where You're Planted designer paper is on sale in July. You can see it here.  

I used the Everyday Label punch for the greetings here.  There's an easy way to create a curved edge and a perfect layer.  Watch tonight to see how.  

Here's the second version I made with the Beauty of the Earth designer paper.  It's also on sale too!  

I used the same stamp set; Plentiful Plants for the greeting.  I did add a few pieces of the In Good Taste DSP here for the wood paper.  It works so well for nature themed cards.  

Here's the video!

Bay Window Cards Measurements:

• Card base - 4 1/4" x 11". Score on long side at 3/8", 1 7/8", 3 5/8", 5 1/8", 5 1/2"
• 1st DSP - 4 1/8" x 6". Cut in order at 1 3/8", 1 5/8", 1 3/8", 1 5/8"
• 2^nd DSP – 3 strips at ¼” X 4 1/8”
• White inside 34 1/8” X 3 ¼”

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July Specials!

6 X 6" Designer Paper Share; see it here

2 kits to go in July; see them here

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 Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale!  Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers. 

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me!  It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers.  Orders over $75 get even more!  

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!