Flowerbug's Inkspot

January's Card Kits to go; 1st is True Love black & white with pops of color!

I was so happy when I saw the True Love designer paper in the new Spring Catalog.  I absolutely LOVE black & white prints in our papers!  I find it's the most versatile to use since you can add ANY COLOR you want to it and Black and White makes it POP! 

If you like to fussy cut or color you'll fall in love with this pretty paper. 

Look at these pretty cards! And you can color the floral images with markers OR fussy cut them out to add beautiful detail to the cards.

I created 5 cards; two of each design for a total of 10 cards. Three of the five designs are unique fun folds too. *see photo below

You'll receive all pre-cut, punched & die-cut pieces, 1/2 package of True Love Designer paper (6" X 12"), black glittered ribbon, Black matte gems and a share of 2020-22 In Color enamel dots so you can finish these cards at home.  

       

I chose to use the Vine Design stamp set since it's full of a wide variety of greetings and the lovely vine and floral images too.  You can add on either the stamp set or bundle at an extra 10%!  It fits in the package and costs nothing extra in shipping costs. And if you do you can choose a free Sale-a-Bration choice also.

I used Black, Real Red and Just Jade inks. Remember you'll stamp your own images.  

**I have a second pre-cut kit to go this month also; see it here.  I'll share it tomorrow! 

How do my kits to go work?  

• Once you pay you'll be on the list to receive the kit. They are shipped out at the end of the month.  
• Then you'll receive the PDF instructions in an email; immediately upon payment. It includes photos, measurements (to make more!), a supplies list and step by step directions. 
• You'll use my measurements to cut your new designer paper for each card. Don't worry; I keep the measurements easy! 
• You'll use the instructions and the supplies in your kit to complete the cards. 

My subscribers LOVE these kits to go and many choose to receive them automatically each month.  They're 'subscribers' and get an extra surprise in their package every few months.  Click below to subscribe; it's $36 a month. $8.50 is shipping and $20 of that is actual Stampin' Up! product!

Monthly Card kit $36

You have a few options:

• Choose a one time purchase for this kit to go here. 
• Or choose the PDF tutorial only here.
• Or if you want to purchase both of my January kits this month click here. 

Here are close up photos of two of the fun fold cards in this kit:

    

**Remember these kits are mailed out at the end of January via Priority mail.   

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*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.  

Oh So Ombre cards; quick & easy with my 2-cut template!

Check out these cute cards made with the upcoming Sale-a-Bration FREE designer paper called 'Oh So Ombre'.  I created them on my Stamp with Me FB Live Monday night.  I created a template to chop up a piece of designer paper into 4 pieces. See the video below. 

It's a pack of 48 sheets in 6 X 6" size with beautiful colors & patterns with a gradual color change.  One side is smooth and the other features the fun dots.  

You'll be able to earn this paper pack FREE with a $50 order during our annual Sale-a-Bration promotion.  It starts in just 6 days and runs from January 5th - February 28th, 2021.

I made these 3 cards with the Dandy Garden Designer Paper (another sneak peak; from the 2021 Spring Catalog) with my template seen below.  

Start out with a piece of double sided Designer Paper measuring 4" X 5 1/4" and then cut it into 4 pieces using the template below.  Then, mix & match your pieces on a 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base.  

Tips:

• This is easiest if you use patterns without a direction on them; such as flowers that grow up from the bottom or words. 
• Choose one pack of DSP that coordinates well and cut 2-3 pieces in a variety of patterns.  It's fun to mix & match them. 

Watch the video below to see how and get some creative tips:

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

Need a quick gift box for the Holidays? Use your designer paper!!

Are you a last minute wrapper?  I can help! I made these fast gift boxes on this week's FB Live.  Honestly they are super easy and you can make them wide or tall depending on where you score. 

Each one is made from 2 pieces of 12 X 12" designer paper; these are from Toile Tidings which is now discontinued and out of stock.   Double sided paper is preferred and makes them extra special.  I used the same patterns for each box; flipping the pattern so they coordinated. 

I know some of you might think it's frivolous to use your designer paper for gift boxes.  Now consider how much DSP you have stored up!  Use it; you can do it!

And here is another version with the new True Love designer paper; all Black & White! It's from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog!

I colored some of the flowers on the paper with both Rococo Rose and Purple Posy Blends markers.  Then I added two ribbons; Black glittered and Purple Posy. 

You can watch the video here.   Scroll towards the end for the boxes. 

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December Ordering Special: 

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All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

Snowflake Wishes Fun Fold card with video; it's easier than it looks!

We made this pretty card at my December Card Clubs.  It features the Snowflake Wishes bundle and the Snowflake Splendor designer paper. 

The colors were inspired by the beautiful Snowflake Splendor designer paper. It's Balmy Blue, White & Highland Heather.  

This gorgeous designer paper is retiring in a few weeks and it's on sale now while supplies last!  See it here. 

The Snowflake Wishes bundle is also retiring (as a bundle). It's returning separately in the upcoming Annual Catalog in May but it will not be 10% off then. See it here.

The measurements can be found below.  It's a standard A2 card. Here's a copy of the project sheet for this card. 

Measurements: 

• Balmy Blue - 5 1/2" X 4 1/4", plus 4" X 11" scored at 2" and 3 3/4" from both ends
• Snowflake Splendor DSP 1" X 4" (2 pieces)
• Highland Heather 3 3/4" square
• Whisper White 3 1/2" square for front, 3 1/2" X 3" for inside, 1" X 3 1/2" for front greeting
• Balmy Blue glimmer paper 1/2" X 4" 

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All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

Need ideas for your Christmas stamp sets? Check these out!

Each year I hold a series of Christmas card classes for my customers and also offer the tutorials for my online customers.  

These tutorials are for sale here.  Or get them FREE with any online order in December!  You'll have plenty of ideas for next years projects. 

Each PDF Tutorial includes step by step directions, measurements, photos and a supply list. And the photos show the inside and the stamped envelope too!  

Click here to order your tutorial.  Or click here to order Stampin' Up! products and get these 16 projects sent to you FREE!  

**Don't forget that if your online order is over $50 you'll receive 220 Red Rhinestones also! 

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December Ordering Special: 

Current Host code is AHJNPWNB

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

Quick Card template & cute Christmas treats & snowman tags

I shared a ton of Holiday projects on this week's FB Live.  You can see the video below but here are the projects:

I used the Brightly Gleaming Specialty DSP here along with Very Vanilla, Navy, Brass foil and Peacock CS.  This pretty paper is on sale at 50% off!  See it here.

This is one of the easiest layouts you can make that still has some layers to it.  I like the card below best since you can stamp directly on the single layer and do not need a second greeting piece to stamp on like the cards on the left & right above.  Measurements below: 

Easy Christmas card

• Main card – 8 ½” X 5 ½” or 4 ¼” X 11”, DSP – 3” square
• CS – 4 ¼” X 3 ¼”, Vanilla greeting layer is 7/8" X 3", Foil strip – ½” X 4”

Next I have a super cute candy box treat made by my friend Marilyn.  She used the Celebration Label dies; they're 50% off now while supplies last!  See them here. 

Celebration Labels Treat box

• Use the largest 2 dies.  Center the CS die-cut at 6”; score at 5 3/8” and 6 5/8”
• Box is 2 3/8” X 5 1/8” scored at ½” on each edge

Next is a fun candy bar pull up treat.  I love making these since they're so quick & easy. 

Santa Pull Up Treat

Red CS 6 1/2" X 7" score at 3/8", 3/4", 3 1/2" and 3 7/8".

Black glitter belt 1" X 7"

This candy bar is in a thin card board box so I had to score it.  Usually I just wrap the card stock around the candy bar and glue the edge overlapping each other.  That one is a lot quicker. 

Lastly is a sweet snowman tag. 

It's a piece of Snowflake Splendor DSP and White CS both measuring 4 1/2" X 2" and tied together at the top.  I used the Delightful Tag Topper & 2" circle punches here. The stitched nose is made with the Triangle dies.  I drew Black 'stones' with a marker for his smile. 

Below you can get the tips on putting these projects together.  Don't forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel here. 

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Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

What? Whisper White card stock is discontinued! Snowflake Splendor card & bookmark in a pocket

Sad news!  Here's a message from Stampin' Up! regarding our favorite White card stock:

We are sad to announce that the supplier’s mill producing our Whisper White cardstock has permanently closed due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, we weren’t given much notice on this closure. This means that the technology unique to this particular supplier is now unavailable to us and we can no longer offer our Whisper White cardstock and related products, such as Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes. Please note that this won’t affect any of our other cardstocks, this only affects Whisper White.

We know Whisper White has a huge fan base; we’re big fans, too! And we are crushed that it’s going away. Even though this decision was out of our hands, rest assured that we jumped right into action to find the best replacement paper possible. We have dedicated many hours to source and test alternative cardstock options from several suppliers to find the perfect fit that still maintains the Stampin’ Up! quality you know and trust. We are happy to share that we have found a winner for our new cardstock, Basic White!

Our new Basic White products will become available to purchase as soon as we have them in stock. Additionally, due to the nature of sourcing, some Basic White products may not be available before the Whisper White products sell out. Please know that we are working on getting these products available to you as fast as possible.

Below is a list of all products that will be replaced with our new Basic White cardstock. These items are now available while supplies last with an order limit of 2 per item per order.

• Whisper White 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) Cardstock (124302)
• Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes (149710)
• Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes (131527)
• Whisper White 3" x 3" (7.6 x 7.6 cm) Envelopes (145829)
• Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Cardstock (100730)
• Whisper White 8-1/2" x 11" Thick Cardstock (140272)
• Whisper White Medium Envelopes (107301)

If you love any of these products I recommend you order them ASAP.  Remember there is a limit of 2 per customer. Go here to order.

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Here's a few sparkly projects featuring the Snowflake Splendor designer paper.  I think I could play with this for the next few months!  Here in ND we're usually in snow through March for sure and usually into April. 

For this card I simply cut a few snowflakes from the White panel and adhered it to the designer paper with Dimensionals.  The greeting is heat embossed using White powder on a Highland Heather Stitched Nested Label and a swirl of Iridescent ribbon is added behind it.  

This pretty paper is on the Closeout Sale happening now here.  It's 30% off while supplies last.  The Snowflake Wishes bundle is returning next year; I've used it a ton! 

Today is the last day to get my Snowflake Splendor kit to go.  It includes these same products: a half pkg. of this pretty paper, Iridescent ribbon and the pretty blue faceted gems plus 10 pre-cut fun fold cards.  That's $20 in product AND the 10 pre-cut cards for just $28.  Go here to get yours.    Or get the tutorial here. 

Here are the directions for the bookmark pocket:

• Start with a 6” square for bookmark pocket; score lightly at 3”
• Fold the Designer Paper in half at the 3” mark.  Then fold down the upper corner and glue down.
• Use Stampin’ Seal on the lower and right side edges to close the pocket.
• Punch the ends of the Highland Heather strip (1 ¼” X 8”, scored at 4)  and adhere across the lower middle. 
• Stamp the greeting in Pacific Point ink onto the White Nested label die-cut (1 ½” X 2 ¾” finished size). Add with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
• Add a few White snowflakes with Multipurpose Glue. Add a few Blue Gems.
• Stamp the greeting on the Bookmark using Pacific Point ink.  Add some snowflakes in Highland Heather ink, stamping off first for a lighter hue
• Punch the upper end with the Fancy Tag Topper punch. Fold a 6” length of ribbon in half and insert the folded end in the front and pull the tails through the loop.  Tighten carefully, one end at a time. 

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December Ordering Special: 

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Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

Easy 8 card wonder with Beautiful Friendship!

I haven't done a one sheet wonder for awhile and felt like using flowers.  I grabbed the Beautiful Friendship stamp set and some of my favorite colors and created these cards: 

The pre-cut cards & stamp set are included in my Easy 8 Card Wonder kit to go this month. I want to get it out before Christmas so the time to sign up for it is short; ending on December 14th. 

Here's what you'll receive in the kit:

• the Beautiful Friendship photopolymer stamp set
• the PDF tutorial with photos, directions, products and measurements
• Pre-cut card stock including punched or die-cut pieces and 8 card bases
• an 8 1/2" X 11" Whisper White 'wonder' card stock sheet that you stamp on one side and cut on the printed lines on the other.

To finish the cards you will need Navy, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green & Magenta Madness inks, rhinestones and adhesives.  It does not include are stamped images, gems or adhesive.  

 

**It's just $28 plus Priority shipping for this kit including the stamp set! 

Be sure to order your kit by December 14th. The kits will be mailed out before Christmas.

 

You have two options.

• Order the stamp set & pre-cut cards kit here.
• Or order the PDF tutorial here.

**You can save on shipping and order both of my Snowflake Splendor card kits at the same time. See these cards here. 

Message me by December 14th to get a combined shipping price at lagreff@gmail.com.

Earlier this year I made a set of cards featuring the Forever Fern stamp set and offered it as a kit to go also.  Here are those cards; they're included in the free Easy 8 Card Wonder tutorial seen here! 

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Year End Closeout starts Tuesday! Grab your favorites before they're gone!

The giant Year-end close-out sale starts Tuesday, Dec 8th with deep discounts (many at 50% off) on select retiring products.

 

Here's the list of retiring items.

Here's the list of carryover items.

 

Don't miss out on your favorites!!

 

We now know what is retiring from the Holiday 2020 Mini Catalog. Sadly my Life is Beautiful stamp set is retiring!  If you don't have it yet; click here and get it while you can!  If you do I'll send you my free PDF tutorial for these cards!  

 

 

I'm running a special during this sale; purchase any of these retiring items and get the tutorials to match.  You'll have lots of ideas for your new products!

 

Choose the Plaid Tidings DSP here or Celebration Tidings stamp set here & get this tutorial: 

 

Beautiful Autumn bundle here or the Gilded Autumn Designer Paper here for this tutorial: 

 

 

Order the 'Tis the Season DSP here or Poincettia Petals Bundle here & get this tutorial:

 

 

These retiring items are only available while supplies last so do not delay on getting your favorites! The early bird catches the worm!

 

The items above will not be on sale until

Tuesday, December 8th!

 

Go here to order!

 

Did you know that you can get these items on sale and purchase the Stampin' Up! starter kit at the same time?!  The Starter Kit is always 20% off but when you choose these discounted products on the retiring list your kit is an amazing deal!  

 

If you're spending over $100 I highly encourage you to choose the Starter kit. 

You can also choose from brand new items from the upcoming 2021 Spring Catalog in your kit!

 

Go here to read about it and join my Flowerbug's Team!  

 

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December Ordering Special: 

Current Host code is NQHKDKZR

Order online here

All online orders will receive my 16 Christmas cards class PDF!

 

 

 

Get a free package of 220 Red Rhinestones from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.