Flowerbug's Inkspot

Make the most of your Designer Paper with this Fun Fold Card; video instructions!

Each Tuesday at 11 am CT I share a few projects on Facebook Live.  This week I featured an easy fun fold card that was new to me.  At least the way you add the Designer Paper is new and super easy! 

It uses just one piece of Designer Paper measuring 4" X 6" that you cut to fit the front and use the rest inside the card.  Here's another one:

   

I used the Around the Corner and Treat Time stamp sets on this card.  Treat time is retiring.  See the entire  AC 18-19 Retiring List_US here. 

On the above cards I chose the Happiness Blooms designer paper from the Occasions catalog along with the Bitty Blossoms punch pack.  These flower punches are so adorable and match some of the flowers in the DSP perfectly!  Night of Navy and Call Me  Clover are the colors I used.  See this suite of products here. 

The other project I made in yesterday's Facebook Live video is this cute Pinwheel box inspired by my friend Dawn Griffith.  

It's made from a 6" square of designer paper; In Color designer paper in this case.  I am using some of my favorite retiring 2017-19 colors as much as I can! 

I hope you can watch the video below. I also share a few sneak peaks of items I received at Minneapolis OnStage this weekend. 

Thanks for stopping in today.  Have a great day! 

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Butterfly Gala cards & Double Pocket Treat pouch video

Here are the projects I shared on this week's Facebook Live; a set of Butterfly Gala In Color Window cards and a Double Pocket Treat Pouch! 

These cards were so fun AND fast to make! I love the window effect you can get by punching just once in the White stitched rectangle with the Butterfly Duet punch!

Card Measurements:

• White stitched rectangle 2 1/2" X 4"
• Designer Paper 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
• Black 3 3/4" X 5" 

Did you know these beautiful In Colors are retiring in less than 2 weeks!  Each year many people miss out on getting the ink refill or more card stock or designer paper from the Retiring In Colors.  The best plan is to order them before the list comes out mid April.  Here's the link to these In Color products. 

These cute pouches are made from a 6" X 6" piece of designer paper.  I used Brights Designer Paper in this case.

Did you know we have a 6 X 6" pack of patterned paper for EACH of our color families; including the In Colors?  I wonder if they'll stick around another year or if they'll retire them?

They fit a tea bag or a piece of chocolate.  I used the Butterfly Gala stamp set and the Butterfly Duet punch.  These items are back in stock but I noticed they are already on the low inventory list!  This Butterfly Duet punch is selling like hot cakes!  

Watch my Facebook Live video to see how these projects are made plus catch the monthly news & specials. 

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April Ordering Special

 

***Get a free Fun Fold cards kit with a minimum $65 online order in April. 

Use this hostess code.  VTHV26JG

 

Bag in a Box video plus perfect corners with All Adorned & Stamparatus!

Look at this adorable Bag in a Box project!  Shelly brought them to Club last week and shared how to make them.  It's so cool!  I didn't believe you could get this from just one piece of 6 X 6" paper!  But you can with the Envelope Punch Board!!

I decided to make them on my Facebook Live video this week.  Aren't they the cutest thing? The Gingham Gala designer paper sure gives a perfect spring look to them. They're about 3" high and 2" across. Watch the video below and you can make them too!  

Besides this project I have two others I share in this video.  

This next card is done in some my favorite colors of Bermuda Bay, Black and White. A few punches finish off the center, including the new Story Label punch which is only available in March!  See it here. 

The All Adorned stamp set has a unique corner image in it and you can create a beautiful medallion or square easily with the Stamparatus.  This stamp set is free with any $50 order through March 31st which is in just 4 days!  If you don't have the Envelope punch board or the Stamparatus now is the time to get them since you get a free item with each $50 purchase. 

Depending on the size of your square you get different shapes within your square.  

Watch the video to see how fast AND simple this is!   

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Whimsy Bag video tutorial & Petal Promenade quick cards!

Are you looking for fun yet easy ways to gift treats?  Do you like making boxes or bags?  If so, you'll LOVE this Whimsy Bag!  It uses a 6 X 6" piece of designer paper and it super simple with just a few score lines.  Watch my video below to see how.  There's also a template for you below that.  

I also share my newest tutorial; my Mix & Match box plus tips on cutting up the Petal Promenade designer series paper.  There are two sheet in this paper that have printed panels for FAST, beautirul & EASY cards!  

This designer paper is one of the newest choices you can get FREE with a $50 order during our Sale-a-Bration promotion.  I'll share my unique Mix & Match box in tomorrow's post.  Or click here to see it in my Tutorial Shop. 

Here are the cards I shared in the video below: 

They're all made from one sheet of the Designer Paper; the beautiful printed panels have the perfect place to stamp a greeting in the center.  Layer them with card stock  to finish a beautiful card easily.  You can get 9 cards from one sheet! 

March Special:

 Hostess code from March 18th - 31st. 2ZG4V4CG

If your order is over $65 you'll get a pre-cut cards kit mailed to you!

There are also less than 2 weeks left in the best deal we offer; purchase the Starter Kit! for $99 and choose $175 in product of your choice!  From then on enjoy the discount and be a 'Happy Shopper'.  You'll also receive the business supplies you need; catalogs and a Paper Pumpkin kit!  Choose the optional add for $30 and get this exclusive bag too!  Here's a sample of all you can get with your $$.

Hello Cupcake & the Stamparatus, with video!

Hello Cupcake was and still is one of my favorite Sale-a-Bration stamp sets.  We're using it at my March Card Clubs along with the Call Me Cupcake framelits.  Unfortunately these framelits are out of stock and unavailable now.  This year's SAB items are selling way beyond their forecasts!!  They've knocked it out of the park with their offerings this time!  

Here's one version of the cards we made. 

I almost didn't post this card and video because the Cupcake Framelits aren't available any longer.  But I'm sure there are some of you who ordered them already. 

I also used a few other products here:

• How Sweet it Is Designer Series paper
• Bitty Blooms punch pack
• Classic Label punch
• Stamparatus

This card is an unique fold too.  Trim off part of your card front so the main image hangs over the edge a bit.  Easy but fun too! Watch the video below to catch all of my tips on making this card. 

Measurements:

• Daffodil Delight 5 1/2" X 6 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
  White 4 1/4" X 3" for front, 4" X 3" for inside & scraps for cupcake frosting and greeting
  Coastal Cabana 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
  How Sweet it Is Designer paper 2"X 5 1/4"
  Silver Foil scraps for cake stand
  Window Sheets - 3 1/2" X 2 3/4"

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Painted Seasons with Life is Grand; WOW!

Look at this gorgeous card made with these two 'Distinktive' stamp sets - Life is Grand and Painted Seasons. 

Stampin' Up!'s new Distinktive process gives a 3d, multi-hued look to a rubber stamp image.  It's so amazing and I cannot get enough of them! 

I chose two color combinations and the same layout for each of 5 different cards!  You can see them all below in my video.  

On the card above I used Lemon Lime Twist with Gorgeous Grape. I did mask my flowers so the leaves appear from behind.  Watch my Facebook Live video below where I made these cards and two more projects including this fun pouch and the pretty card below. 

Each week Tuesday I share multiple projects at 11 am CT on Facebook here.  Follow me so you don't miss it!

The envelope punch board makes quick and cute pouch for treats or anything you want to add inside.  

Next up is a duo made with two new Sale-a-Bration items; the Country Floral embossing folder and the All Adorned stamp set.  

I also used the brand new Story Label punch; it's awesome and available in March.  

March is the last month of our Sale-a-Bration Promotion!

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