Flowerbug's Inkspot

Winter Woods Baby Wipe Technique with video

I created this card for my friend Jean's workshop this weekend.  It was a big hit!  It's always fun to do the baby wipe technique!  It's so easy and gives such great results.

As you may know I LOVE playing with our colors.  When I find a color combination that is new and fresh it makes me a little giddy!  Here I used the beautiful Shaded Spruce with Blueberry Bushel and Gorgeous Grape. 

Watch my video to see how to do this fun technique.  Plus I'll show the 'Magic Dust' technique with our Champagne Shimmer paint and rubbing alcohol. 

 

Here's a link to this beautiful stamp and framelits bundle. 

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You'll receive my 20 cards tutorial when you purchase the Snowfall Thinlits from me. 

And if you add on one of the stamp sets you'll also receive a pre-cut kit for two more cards using these products!!! 

***Below you can see the products I used on this card. 

If you do not, click on the title of this blog post to get to my actual blog. 

*** Download the Snowflake showcase flyer to see it all but the White Velvet sheets are out of stock already.  

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3 fabulous Stamparatus Techniques!

The Stamparatus makes our stamping experience so much better!  I am loving it more every time I use it!  

I held a class last week where we learned so many great ways to use it.  I made a video to share with everyone since I know you'll appreciate how easy AND how amazing they are! 

First up is the Mirror Technique with the Spirited Snowman stamp set.  We have so many fun images that can be mirrored.  Think of trees, critters or scenes.  The only special product you need for this is our Silicone mat. Yes; really! 

Next up is the Multiple Die-cuts technique with the Dashing Deer bundle and the popular Buffalo Check stamp.  This technique will change your world if you like to use die-cuts. Just think; no more fussing with your Big Shot and the magnet or plates that 'move' your card stock and mess up your stamped die-cuts!  Yes; you can do multiple die-cutting so easily!  Watch the video below!

Lastly is Shadow Stamping.  Get two images perfectly stamped EVERY time!  Below I used the Winter Woods stamp set on Basic Gray, Black and White. The trees are heat embossed with White embossing powder. 

Below is the video I know you'll learn from.  And if you appreciate my tips and techniques with this fabulous stamp positioning tool and want to say thank you to me ;) , I'd love it if you'd order it from my online store. 

Here's the link to the Stamparatus. 

 

***You can see many of the products I used below; just click on them to get to my store.  If you're reading this in an email you'll need to click on the title of this post to get to the actual blog where you can see everything. 

Country Home Z-Fold card with video

 I shared this Country Home fun fold card last Friday but now I have a video ready for you.  

I textured the Galvanized metal paper with the Tin Tile embossing folder and then sponged Cajun Craze ink over it.  On the sample below I rubbed Black Stazon over the textured piece to give it a tarnished look.  So cool!  

I colored the images in with our amazing Blends markers.  They are awesome and your coloring is  wonderfully smooth! Watch my video below for some great tips on these markers. 

Measurements:

Cajun Craze 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" (two pieces)
Very Vanilla 3 X 4" for front, 2 3/4" X 11" inside z-fold scored at 4 1/2" & 9", 3/4" greeting banner
Black - 3 1/8" X 4 1/8"
Bermuda Bay - 3 1/4" X 4 1/4"
Galvanized Metal foil - 2" X 4"

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Pleasant Pheasants fun fold card & coloring with the Blends

Look at this gorgeous masculine card we made at my September card clubs using the Pleasant Pheasants stamp set from the 2018 Holiday catalog.  It's so perfect for our area as we see pheasants almost all year here.  

It can be difficult to create cards for men but this set makes it easy and it's awesome for the fall season since it's full of other images too.  

My color combination is Cajun Craze with Shaded Spruce, Very Vanilla and our unique Wood Textures designer paper.  It's also a fun fold card

I loved coloring this image with our Blends markers.  Watch to catch my easy blending tips.  These amazing markers make you feel like a true artist!!

Measurements:

• Shaded Spruce 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2", 3 1/4" X 4" for embossed layer
• Very Vanilla 3 1/4" X 3 3/4" for front, 4" X 3 1/4" for inside & scrap for punched greeting
• Cajun Craze 3 1/2" X 4"

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Wishing you Well & Buffalo Check card video with the Stamparatus!

If I had to pick my top 5 favorite stamps in the 2018 Holiday catalog these two would make the list!  On this pretty card I used both Wishing You Well and Buffalo Check.  

I will admit that neither one was on my 'must have' list in the beginning.  But I saw so many beautiful cards online I had to have them!  I've used them multiple times since! 

This card was one of my September Club cards my gals made. Just look at that gorgeous 3d looking bow image!  You almost have to touch it to see if it's real!  It's one of Stampin' Up!'s distinktive images; a unique process that gives a dimensional look.  There are quite a few of these in our current catalogs and I know we'll be seeing more in the future.  

My color combination is Mossy Meadow, White and Blackberry Bliss; absolutely gorgeous together!  This card is a bit of a  unique fold where the back is a 4 1/4"X 5 1/2" piece of card stock and the front opens up.  This piece measures 4" X 10 1/2" and is scored at 5 1/4".  

 

 

Use this hostess code TDFUJYRH from now through October 27th

and if your order is over $50

I'll send you these fantastic Santa's Workshop Enamel Shapes; FREE! 

 

Fall wreath gift bag video using Copper Shimmer paint and Seasonal Layers Thinlits

Look at the gorgeous goodie bag my Fall Getaway Retreat gals received at the event. 

The kraft bag is about 10" X 12" and the wreath squares are 5 1/2" in size.  These pretty leaves are from the Seasonal Layers Thinlit dies in the annual catalog.  You need about 16 leaves to create a wreath on average.  I textured some of the leaves and curled them on one side with a bone folder.  They're attached with our Multipurpose glue. 

Watch my video to see how they're put together.  It's super simple!  The hardest part is the die-cutting! 

 

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