Flowerbug's Inkspot

New Catalogs are coming; do you need one?! New Colors are gorgeous!

The new 2022-23 Annual Catalogs are going live in early May.  I'm ordering some to be mailed out on March 31st.  They are free to those who have purchased from me in the last 6 months.  Let me know if you'd like one by tomorrow, March 30th.  

If you haven't ordered from me before or lately, you can do so here.  Or send me $5 and I'll mail you one. Contact me here with questions.   

The new 2022-2024 In colors are gorgeous; bright, bold and fabulous.  Here's a pretty graphic for you. 

I always offer a big bundle of In Color products with the start of the new Annual Catalog.  I'll share the details of it in April.  It's so nice to get a bit of a nice variety and know that you have the card stock, ink and refills along with accessories to match!  I always include free product with purchase of my bundles.

I'll also be offering a Designer Paper Share too.  Stay tuned!  

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The Last Chance list is out!

Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

 

Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out. 

Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

Host codes: 6QFA66WT

 *click here to order 

If your order is over $50 you'll receive free gems like our Polished Dots and 3 hand made cards from me.

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

Double Down the discounts for 3 days only!! Season Sale & the Join to Save!

I cannot believe these two promos overlap! 

The Seasonal Sale starts Tuesday. It runs from the 16-18th of November.  Get a discount on all our Classic ink pads, our card stock and all dies in the Annual Catalog!  Best stock up sale ever!!

I am so excited that I can stock up on card stock and ink pads at a discount.  And get some dies I've been wanting too; all on sale!  

• Card stock is 10% off
• Classic Ink pads are 15% off
• Dies are 20% off!

Print out the November Seasonal Sale here.  These items are all from the Annual Catalog.

And did you know that you can save even more with the Join to Save promo?  That means you can combine these discounts in your Starter kit! 

The Starter Kit is discounted a whopping 40% during November - choose up to $125 in product of your choice (including the items on sale) and pay just $75!  Plus the shipping is free!  Crazy, crazy amazing deal.  

I sure hope you consider this if you're not a demonstrator right now.  Why not enjoy $50 in free product and the 20% discount on future orders as long as you wish.  It's all up to you how long you stay in; there is NO commitment at all! And you do not have to sell of hold events. 

Demo Perks! If you love Stampin' Up! products and are excited about getting new products early you can order from the amazing Spring and Sale-a-Bration catalogs in December as well. 

See many of the perks in the graphic below.  It's truly a no-brainer!  

Click here to join between Tuesday & Thursday to combine these two amazing deals! 

 

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Host codes: EXBDBRGY or RY3EDVMZ

*click here to order

Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

Peaceful Wishes Christmas - limited supply available; 20 cards!

Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

There are a few Eden's Garden kits left here!

A unique but easy fun fold card; join me Live tonight!

I do a Live video the 2nd & 4th Monday evenings focusing on using Designer Paper.  Many of us hoard it so I'm hoping to inspire you to use it!

We're making these neat fun fold cards on FB live at 7:30 pm CT tonight. Go here to join me.

Or see it here afterwards. 

The right side is adhered down so only the left side of the card opens up.  It's different yet fun and simple. You will need a paper trimmer to cut the card front. 

I chose to use the Tidings of Christmas designer series paper in the Stampin' Up! Annual Catalog.  See it here or on page 133. 

Other products include:

• Tidings of Christmas bundle (annual catalog pg. 89 or seen here)
• Stitched so Sweetly dies
• Star-crossed embossing folder
• Holiday rhinestones

Measurements

• Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" plus 1" X 4" strip for embossed layer. *To cut the front flap, cut at the 4 1/4" point to the score line. 
• Cherry Cobbler card stock 4" square, plus 3/4" X 5" strip
• DSP 1 7/8" squares X 4 (can be 1 3/4" also)
• White inside layer 3 1/2" square

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Host codes: EXBDBRGY or RY3EDVMZ

*click here to order

Online orders over $50 get a pre-cut card kit of 4 cards & PDF tutorial.

*Orders over $80 will receive the card kit PLUS 24 Iridescent snowflakes!

All online orders will receive my Eden's Garden PDF 22 project tutorial free! 

Get any of the tutorials or kits to go below in my Kit & Tutorial shop here:

Gingerbread & Peppermint Kit or Tutorial:

Eden's Garden Kit or tutorial 

Christmas cards stamp a stack; limited supply! 

Amazing, Fun & Easy Center-Fold card video!

We made several neat Center Flap cards on this week's Live (right here) at 7:30 pm CT. Here's my monthly FB Live schedule:

 

 

Tonight is the 4th Monday so we're stamping at 7:30 pm CT here on my FB page.  The cards are a unique Center Flap fold and SO EASY! This fold also shows off your pretty designer paper beautifully. 

 

Prep your pieces to make some.

You'll need:

• Card stock: one piece 4 1/4" X 5 1/2", one at 3" X 5 1/2" and one 1" X 4 3/4" for flap & a neutral piece for the inside greeting at 2 3/4" X 4"
• Designer paper: 1 piece 4" X 5 1/4" and 1 at 2 3/4" X 5 1/4"
• A large label (punched or die-cut) for the greeting
• Ink, a greeting image, gems & ribbon to match

The black & white card is made with the Beautifully Penned designer paper in the Sale-a-Bration catalog.  This pretty black & white paper is 12 X 12 and only available through Thursday, Sept 30th.  It's free with a $50 order here. 

 

I used the Thinking, Thanks & Peace stamp set for the front and the Heartfelt Wishes for inside.  The die-cut is from the Stitched So Sweetly seen here.  

 

It's such a great time to order those items you've been wanting since you get something free with each $50-100 you spend!  FREE is everyone's favorite thing!  Shop here. 

Plus if you spend $50 in September you get a stack of 10 hand made cards from me as a thank you.  *see below.

 

Here's the video: 

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September Specials

Host code: WGVUYXTF

*click here to order

Get 10 beautiful hand-made cards from me with a $50 online order

from September 20-30th! 

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

the Painted Christmas Suite!

BEST DEAL!

Get a Free Bundle  from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! 

Plus pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free! 

You're getting up to $205 in products for just $99!

 

Pretty Pumpkin bundle in Gold!

Marilyn made this card for my display last week using the Pretty Pumpkins bundle seen here. She used the Gold & Rose Gold Metallic specialty paper here on her layer and die-cuts.  She got the idea from a card made by Christi Redding. It's gorgeous!  

I had a hard time getting a great photo of this card.  The gold metallic paper is so much prettier than this photo shows! 

She fussy cut her greeting and added some gold cording underneath. The texture on the Vanilla layer is from the Tasteful Textile folder. 

I shared my retired BOGO items for sale on FB Live yesterday.  There are over 150 items; mostly stamps, dies, bundles and embossing folders.  You can see the items I have 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: H9HJQNC6

*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

The Online BOGO Sale starts Tuesday! Get Retired Stampin' Up! products free with purchase of NEW items!

Save the date!

This Tuesday, August 3rd at 11 am I'm hosting an online BOGO sale for those who could not be at my local event last week. 

I have over 150 Stampin' Up! stamp sets, bundles, dies & embossing folders left!

*This event ends on August 14th and is available to US addresses only. 

For each dollar you purchase of NEW products from the current catalogs you can pick out the same value of my retired items! Plus get a free Sale-a-Bration choice for each $50 - 100 you spend! 

And I'm adding a free gift to every order!  

I will share it all here LIVE on Facebook this Tuesday at 11 am CT.

I'll add a link to the items here after the Live. 

 

Here's how it works:

1. Choose the retired items you want FREE. Total them up (or I can do it for you). 

2. Message me with your requested list & address including zip code.

3. I'll set them aside for you and send you a shipping total.

4. Go to my online store and purchase that amount (or more) in NEW product. This will ship directly to you from Stampin' Up!

5. Pay the shipping for me to send the FREE retired items to you. *Pay via Venmo, PayPal a check *must be received within a week).

6. Once you place your online order using the host code and pay the shipping for your BOGO items, I will send you the FREE products you chose. *Use host code: QZBZ74KP or CMFKQWJ4

 

Shipping details:

*I'll send them the least expensive way. *Multiple items will be sent Priority for the best deal.

Example: You chose $55 in retired products from my shop and contact me to make sure they're available. You'll then order at least $55 in NEW products from my online store here.  *And get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! I'll weigh your retired items and get you a shipping quote. You pay that and I'll send those items to you along with a little something extra. 

This BOGO sale ends August 14th!

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August Specials

Host code: H9HJQNC6

*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

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!

Annual HUGE Stamping Sale is Saturday!!

Each year my customers and I host a HUGE crafting sale. We sell our excess product to make room for more; or to make money to buy more! 

This year we have over 30 people participating and this is what is looks like!  Remember most but not all is Stampin' Up! but it is all paper crafting items.  

This first picture is just a quarter of our 25 tables.  There's lots more inside and out. 

It's in Minot, ND this Saturday, June 26th from 9-3 pm at 429 Cedon Drive.  People who shop at our sale are so happy with the deals they've gotten.  They never want to miss one.

It's absolutely amazing and the selection and prices are crazy!  It's actually hard for me to see some of the Stampin' Up! products sell at these ridiculous prices.  But then again, what good does it do sitting on a shelf?!  

Here are some photos of our set up this year: 

If you live near me in Minot, ND I hope you can come.  If you don't, well I sincerely apologize for teasing you! 

I hope you understand, but I cannot shop for anyone long distance.  There just isn't time as we are open for just a few hours & tear down immediately after the sale while everyone is there to help. It takes a lot of people for this sale to run smoothly. 

*If you want to come next year we traditionally hold it the last week of June. 

I am planning a BOGO the end of July and hope to offer my retired products online to everyone. 

Why would you ?

If you love Stampin' Up! products and creating I sincerely believe getting the Starter Kit is the smart way to go.  Here is a short list of what other Demonstrators say about sharing this opportunity:

1. Because if you're going to buy anyway, why not at a discount?
2. To share in your love of crafting and sharing that love with others.
3. To get the best deal.
4. To join a community of like minded, creative & loving people!!
5. To enjoy the opportunity to save $ while making beautiful paper crafts, with top notch products and building friendships all over the world.
6. Because everyone should get to have this much fun at work!
7. Because even as a hobby demo it's a great way to build friendships, have fun and get a discount.

I've never had a Team Member regret joining Stampin' Up!  Most often they say 'Why did I wait?!'  

We have so much fun in my Flowerbug's group! Even though many of us are spread across the country we connect, share and support each other online.  Most are hobby stampers or what I call 'Happy Shoppers'; just enjoying the perks of the discount, being a part of some fabulous online groups and seeing and ordering from catalogs early.  It's a fantastic thing to be a part of! 

Details on being a Demonstrator:

• Enjoy the 20% discount on all orders while you're active.  Stop ordering when you want.
• There's no pressure to sell or hold events. 
• Your first $300 quarterly minimum isn't due until the end of September!
• And all orders from May - Sept count towards that minimum!
• Many people buy from themselves; ever order counts towards that minimum! 
• SU counts product as retail towards that minimum; but you're paying just 80% of it.  For instance, an order of $100 counts towards your $300 minimum but you pay just $80. Most times the tax & shipping is added on to the $80; not the $100.  This means you're receiving an even better deal!  
• Joining now means you can pre-order from the Holiday AND Sale-a-Bration catalog in July!!  And that counts towards your minimum! 

Message me with any questions you have via email, FB message, phone or text.  lagreff@gmail.com or 701-720-4607