Designer Paper ideas – Flowerbugs Inkspot

Get inspired by a sketch with this sweet Splash of Sparkles card

March 18, 2026

Each month I give my Flowerbug’s a creative challenge and they can participate if they’d like. This month it was a sketch:

You can find card sketches like this all over Pinterest or other online sites. I think they’re a wonderful and easy way to create a card. Remember that sketches are a starting point; they don’t have to be exact or even that similar. They’re a great way to be inspired.

I chose the Splash of Sparkles specialty designer paper for mine. See it here.

My colors include Bubble Bath, Timid Tiger, Gold & White; all inspired by the beautiful designer paper. Who would have thought to combine these colors together? But the DSP is the magic that makes it work.

I used a few different products here:

The greeting and die-cut are from the Lovely Arrangements bundle.
notice the new daisy embossing folder? That is the new Lazy Daisy 3D embossing folder found here. It is currently out of stock, but add your email on the product page to be informed when it’s back.
And that pretty Bubble Bath 1/8″ ribbon is wonderful and easy to work with. See it here.
The gold foil layer is the Textured Metallic paper seen here.

Here’s a link to my sketches board on Pinterest. I hope you find some to be inspired by!

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October comes with TWO Stampin’ Up! specials!

October 3, 2024
Stampin' Up! has two new October specials

First is our Kit Collection sale:

Save up to 30% on kits! I honestly love our kits. They're a nice change of pace for us seasoned stampers – no thinking! See them all here.

Other reasons to consider getting a kit:
1. No thinking, planning or other product needed. They're all inclusive for quick creating!
2. They're perfect for gift ideas. Some are super easy with no stamping and others are more involved. You choose!
3. Have one or two on hand for friends or kids to make. No prep for you!
4. If you're wanting to get a friend or two to start stamping with you, kits are the way to go.
I'll highlight a few of my favorites tomorrow.

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2nd October special is a deal on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit:

Whether you have a big wish list or need to stock up on card stock, inks or a few other essentials I hope you consider purchasing the Starter Kit. It's the best deal we offer! It is basically an order. You choose if you want to purchase more later – or not. You're in full control!

The deal is this: For $99 you can choose up to $155 in products of your choice. Shipping is free too! You only pay tax.

After you receive your starter kit you'll get at least 20% off further purchases. There are more perks as well:

The top 10 reasons to purchase the Starter Kit right now are….
1. The 20% discount on all future purchases is most people's favorite reason.
2. The 2nd favorite perk is pre-ordering NEW product a month before everyone else!
3. Direct access to demonstrator only websites & FB groups with TONS of project sharing you won't see anywhere else.
4. Get $56 in free product of your choice with the $99 kit purchase!
5. As a member of my Team you have access to some exclusive benefits including:
6. An exclusive Team Facebook group where we share inspiration and ideas.
7. Access to each and every project tutorial I create (at least 4 per month – 40 ideas minimum) including all previous tutorials!
8. The option of monthly card swaps with my Flowerbug's Team.
9. Monthly creative & business challenges with Prize Patrol.
10. Monthly Team meetings & Facebook Lives just for my Team!
11. Optional business training if you want to sell or hold classes. *Oops; that's 11!
October Specials:

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Get a share of Woven Golden Leaves

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Get an extra $30 in your Starter kit in October! Click here to read more

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The Kits Collection is on sale! Check it out here.

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All online orders in October will receive a free PDF tutorial featuring the Season of Elegance suite
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Frosted Forest silhouette card – so pretty! Free project sheet too

October 1, 2024

I'm sharing a gorgeous wintery card that I made on last week's video. I saw a few similar cards online and knew you'd like to see how to make them.

It's in Navy & White with a clean, crisp feel to it. Perfect for wintertime or the holidays. I shared how to assemble this in the video here or scroll down to see it below. It's a little tricky to get the pieces in place before adhering to the card base.

The trees die is from the Frosted Forest dies seen here. It's part of a bundle with stamps, dies & stencils seen here.

The greetings and greeting die-cut are from the Peaceful Season bundle seen here. I love this bundle!

Click on the following link to download or print the free project sheet: Download Frosted Forest silhouette card

It's hard to see the texture on the White but I used the Snowflake Sky embossing folder on it. The ribbon is our sheer Navy & Gold glittered ribbon in the Annual catalog.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and three more! I share a weekly Live video each Tuesday morning on my Facebook page here. Be sure to follow me on YouTube here.

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October Specials:

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The Kits Collection is on sale! Check it out here.

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Unique Frosted Forest bundle shown multiple ways! Free project sheet & video too

September 30, 2024

On last week's Live video I shared multiple ways to use the Frosted Forest bundle. Here are two of the cards I made.

I used Granny Apple Green & Shaded Spruce here. I stamped the outline of the trees in Shaded Spruce and then added color by using the coordinating stencils with ink and blending brushes. (Pecan Pie ink is used on the tree trunk).

Here is an example of the dies with a few coordinating stamps & stencils.

See this special stamp, dies & stencil bundle here.

I hope you watch the video here or below to see the many ways to create with it. I share a unique way to add extra detail to the large tree. It gives an easy 'leafy' texture.

A layered banner greeting across the bottom finished it off nicely. The birds are also included in the bundle. I used Pecan Pie to stamp them and then a blender pen to spread the ink a bit.

Here's the free project sheet for these two cards; click on the following link to download or print it: Download Frosted Forest 2 trees cards

I think the combination of these two colors for these pine trees works wonderfully.

Below is the video tutorial for this card and two more! Be sure to follow me on YouTube here.

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September Specials:

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It's the last day for free gems in September!

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Check out the new Scrapbooking Line from Stampin' Up!

See the Brochure here

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Splendid Autumn suite

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