Flowerbug's Inkspot

Have a Hoot Bundle; for Christmas!

At first I thought this bundle was just for Halloween.  But when looking at the images provided it works wonderfully for Christmas too!  

I made these cards on Facebook Live last week. I've been working with the beautiful Snowflake Splendor designer paper all week; it's simply gorgeous and in so many of my favorite colors!

Here's the first one.  Did you know the Peek-a-Hoot dies cut out all 3 window at once?!  There's no measuring or figuring out placement at all.  You can see the video below.  

I stamped directly onto the Snowflake Splendor designer paper here.  I love the pretty purple/blue background!  The two owls are die-cut using the same die set.  I added a bit of color to them with Blends markers and finished with a bit of Balmy Blue glimmer accents and Adhesive Backed Snowflake Sequins. 

This next card uses two of the tags left when die-cutting the windows on the card above.  I did cut out one extra.  I stamped and colored directly on them. 

Other details:

• A glimmer die-cut star covers up the 'spider' on the center panel.  
• The Highland Heather panel (4" X 5 1/4") is embossed with the Winter Snow embossing folder.
• the 3/4" X 5 1/4" strip of Snowflake Splendor DSP is under the three stamped tags. 
• The greeting tag is punched with the Everyday Label punch; start with a 1/2" white strip. Stamp and punch.

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All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Clear Block Stamping; a fun & easy background for quick cards!

Have you ever tried Block Stamping?  If you have a clear block and ink pads you can do this!  

I shared these cards on Facebook Live last week Tuesday.  You can watch the replay below.  Remember every Tuesday morning at 11 am CT I'm Live on FB here. 

I chose a few different stamp sets and inks for the cards I made.  I also have a few tips for you when doing this technique. 

The above card features Soft Seafoam and In The Pines stamp set.  The White layer is 4 3/4" X 3 1/2".  I inked the 'H' block in Soft Seafoam ink and spritzed it with a mixture of rubbing alcohol and Champagne Shimmer Paint. 

You can use water but that takes longer to dry and I wanted a bit of shimmer. Shimmer Paint mixes well with rubbing alcohol. I added random strips of Shaded Spruce CS across the card.  Quick & easy! 

This card features Calypso Coral (2" X 5 1/2"), Petal Pink and the Queen Anne's Lace stamp set. The textured layer is from the set of Wrapped in Texture embossing folders.

Can you see the marbling effect here? I inked the block in Seaside Spray ink and then added a few swirls of Misty Moonlight with a Stampin' Write marker. *Watch the video below. 

I used the Snowflake Wishes set on this card and the Flowers for Every Season ribbon/twine combo pack.  The colors are Seaside Spray & Misty Moonlight.  The White layer is 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" and the Misty Moonlight is 3 3/4" square - a scrap I had. 

Tips on the Clear Block Technique:

• Use a light color of ink
• Choose a block that fits on your card stock
• Ink it and spritz with either water or rubbing alcohol until it almost starts to puddle.
• Add a swirl of darker color with a marker after inking the block and before spritzing. 
• Alcohol dries faster than water 
• Add a bit of Shimmer Paint to your alcohol for additionals glitz! 
• Whisper White card stock works just fine; no need for thicker papers

 

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Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Don't miss this fun technique; use those Designer Paper scraps!

Do you have trouble tossing those small pieces of Designer Paper left from a project?  I sure do!  There has to be a way to use them, right?  Well you can use them easily with this technique! 

See?  It's quite eye-catching isn't it?  I kept the cards very simple to highlight the paper.  Each one features the Celebration Tidings stamp set. The card above features the Plaid Tidings designer paper; it's on sale right now too!  

Watch the video below to get the tips on how to create these.  You just need some 1/2" strips and a ruler. 

The card above features the Magic in This Night Designer paper.  The card below is the Tis the Season Designer paper; both on sale in October here!  

Watch the quick video below to get the tricks on this fun technique. 

 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Trio of Celebrate Sunflowers cards with video & an easy highlighting technique!

Look at these gorgeous sunflower cards!  They were a big hit at my Card Clubs this month.  They could chose between Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade and Calypso Coral ink for their sunflower. 

We sponged each sunflower leaving the center without color except for a bit of Crumb Cake Blends marker.  I know it might not be realistic but I like the pop of White in the center for brightness. 

Check out the Celebrate Sunflowers bundle here. 

Then we used White Craft ink and Blender pens to highlight a few petals here and there on the sunflowers.  It's super easy! I created a video below so you can see how it's done. 

Measurements:

• Crumb Cake card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scraps for die-cuts
  Whisper White 3 1/2" X 4 3/4", plus a 3 1/2" piece for sunflower
  Early Espresso 3 5/8" X 4 7/8"
  In Good Taste DSP 1 3/4" X 4 3/4"

 

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October Specials!

Current Host code is MJK7R2CU

Designer Paper Sale; click here!

Get a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes in October with an

online order over $45. 

All online orders will receive my Tutorial of the Month featuring the Poinsettia Petals suite!

Triangle DSP cards with video

If you want to make quick yet fabulous cards join me every other Monday night for Stamp with Me Live on Facebook.  It's the 2nd & 4th Monday's at 7:30 pm CT here. 

I tend to focus on using Designer Paper but sometimes it's just a great layout or a new technique.  I share the projects & measurements on Saturdays so you can prep your supplies and stamp right along with me. 

I used the Gilded Autumn specialty designer paper(sadly it's on back order right now though) and the Celebration Tidings bundle seen here. 

Here's the FB live replay video on these pretty cards we made last Monday night.  

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*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

It's today! The 24-Hour Stamp Sale is happening now!

 

Woo hoo!  Who else loves a sale?! 

 

 

There are almost 60 stamp sets on sale for just 24 hours!

This happens just once a year.

I'm sure you have a few of these on your wish list; why not get them at a discount today?

 

Below is a photo of all of them; but the photo is too small to actually see them!  Download 2020 Stamps sale here to get the pdf where you can see both the images and the prices! 

Or click here to see them in my store.  

 

Everyone who places an order with me September 23rd-30th will receive a BRAND NEW embellishment! *minimum $55 order.  Plus I'll include 3 free hand made cards; all ready for you to use!

 

Order online here 

Use this host code: HYSHW6QB

 

Check out the video below where I created three special cards with fun techniques like this Joseph's Coat card & Rainbow Stamping!  It's from FB Live yesterday.

 

Click here to see the list of stamps on sale.

Love of Leaves Fun-Fold card with video!

Check out this fun diagonal fun-fold card!  It features the Love of Leaves bundle and the Gilded Autumn Specialty designer paper. 

I used the colors in the designer paper; Early Espresso, Cajun Craze, Mint Macaron & Vanilla.  Check out the measurements below:

I absolutely love the stitched details in the Stitched Leaves dies!  They're amazing and really add to the finished project. 

I'm featuring this gorgeous designer paper in my September Cards kit to go.  Check it out here and opt in by Sunday the 20th! You get $20 in product and 10 pre-cut cards for just $28.00!  They feature fall colors with a few unique folds too.

Watch the video below to get some quick tips on making this pretty fall themed card. 

 

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Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

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*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

 

Wow! Halloween Scenic cards with Life is Beautiful stamp set with video!

I am pretty pleased of these two cards I shared on Facebook Live yesterday.  I've been wanting to make some spooky Halloween cards with my Life is Beautiful stamp set and think they turned out amazing, IF I do say so myself!  

This first one features a bright, white moon with a halo of purple around it.  I used a 2" circle punched 'mask' and sponged the Rich Razzleberry and Pacific Point background.  You can get my easy sponging tips in the video below. 

Here I created a window scene with the Stitched Rectangle and Plaid Builder dies.  I share my quick method of creating this window in the video below. 

I LOVE creating scenes with sponged backgrounds and the Life is Beautiful stamp set is perfect for it!  I used the following inks on the card above: Pacific Point, Rich Razzleberry, Black, Craft White and Pretty Peacock. 

Do you like the White clouds?  I used the same image on the ground as I did on the clouds.  Love the versatility of this stamp! The pumpkins and greeting are from the Banner Year stamp set. 

The colors above are Smoky Slate, Black and Pumpkin Pie.  I used a bit of Magic in This Night DSP, the Cobweb embossing folder and Plaid Builder, Stitched Rectangles and Ornate Frames dies.  The little birds are from the Mountain View stamp set. 

I hope you enjoy watching the video below!  

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Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!

 

Quarter Diagonal cards; watch on FB Live tonight!

If you're like most stampers you have a LOT of Designer Paper stocked up.  I've been on a mission to use mine up and help you with ideas to use yours too.  There's always more we want; so here's a way to use some so you don't feel so bad about purchasing more!  Ha! 

Below are the cards we're making tonight on Facebook Live - Stamp with Me.  It's the 2nd and 4th Monday nights each month at 7:30 pm CT.  Join me here. 

Be sure to follow my FB page so you get notified when I'm live.  

I chose to use the Magic in the Night designer paper; seen here in our Halloween DSP in the 2020 Holiday catalog.  I love the colors of Pretty Peacock, Cajun Craze, Black, Blackberry Bliss and White.  And as you can see some of the designs are not all Halloween!  

The greetings and die-cuts are from the Celebration Tidings Bundle seen here.  I love that it has multiple holidays and these dies are amazing! 

Here's how you create the diagonal layers; it's so easy! 

For 2 cards, cut 2 pieces of Designer paper (or card stock) at 4" X 5 1/4". Then cut each in half on the diagonal. Next put those pieces back together on your paper trimmer to reform the full piece (just placing; not gluing) and cut on the diagonal in the other direction. Now you'll have 4 triangle shaped pieces from one 4" X 5 1/4" piece.

I chose two coordinating pieces of DSP that would work on all 4 sides and that makes 2 full card fronts.

For the card below I chose to use the Gilded Autumn specialty DSP.  The colors here are Early Espresso, Cajun Craze and Vanilla. 

 

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Current Host code is 7VPEDARH

Get a free package of All the Trimming embellishments in September with an

online order over $55. 

*Remember that if your order is over $99 you should consider purchasing the Starter kit here.

And if it's over $150 you should definitely get the Starter kit.  

Order online here

 Get my Beautiful Autumn pdf tutorial free with any online order in September!

It includes directions, photos and measurements for 13 cards!