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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Unique ideas with the Oh So Ombre designer paper; Promo ends Sunday!

February 25, 2021

Here are a few more ideas with the gorgeous Oh So Ombre designer paper. It has been my favorite Sale-a-Bration item this year!

Playing with strips has always been fun for me. On this first card I started with one sheet of DSP and cut it first at 4 1/2" long. Then I cut strips off of the main piece at random angles.

Next I laid these strips on my grid paper and stamped the leaves from Forever Fern stamp set on them using Granny Apple Green ink.

I then glued these strips to a 3 3/4" X 5" piece of White CS leaving a thin 1/16" gap between. I didn't worry about the edges at all. After I was done I trimmed them off even with the main White CS.

Next is a fun card playing with the Playful Alphabet and 1/2" strips of this pretty Ombre paper. I adhered the letters to the end of the paper strip with rolled up mini glue dots and trimmed any excess off that showed around the letter.

The 'birthday' greeting is from Vine Design and the bottom edge is punched with the Postage Punch.

Below are more cards I shared in a video you can see here.

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE.

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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More ideas with the Oh So Ombre DSP & A Touch of Ink stamp set; both FREE for just 5 more days!

February 24, 2021

The end of Sale-a-Bration is nearing and I had to get one more play in with these two amazing products. A Touch of Ink stamp set & Oh So Ombre Designer Paper. Both of these are free with a qualifying order through February 28th.

This sliding latch card is quite unique and fun too. My friend Karen shared it with us at a recent Team meeting and I had to learn how to make it. She found the idea from Chris Slogar. It's so cool!

You need the Classic Label punch, Designer paper and a few punched or die-cut images for the front and inside.

I chose to use the flower and hummingbird images in this set. I stamped the flower using both the outline and solid images. For the hummingbird I stamped the outline image on a scrap of White CS and colored it in with Blends markers. Then I fussy cut it out and added to the circles.

This card is so neat! But you'll definitely want to watch the video below to catch the important 'how to' tips.

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Next is a fun card with a neat masking tip using the leaves in this set. I stamped them in a 'round' to create a loose wreath.

I chose to use the Granny Apple Green and Bermuda Bay papers and inks here. Watch the video below to catch my matching tip to connect the four stamped leaf images perfectly.

Click on the video below to see how I made these and one more Fun Fold card!

Get your free Sale-a-Bration items by February 28th here.

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February Specials:

Get the best deal during Sale-a-Bration with purchase of the Starter Kit! Get $125 in products of your choice for just $99 and FREE shipping too!

Plus you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE.

Go here to read about it

Get a free 10 cards kit when you redeem the Berry Delightful bundle from me by Sunday, February 28th. Sale-a-Bration ends that day!

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

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Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

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A Touch of Ink Fun Fold card with Oh So Ombre; quick & easy!

February 24, 2021
We made these pretty fun fold cards at my February card clubs! I think the A Touch of Ink stamp set is incredibly versatile! There was an option for everyone's needs.

I shared this card on my FB Live yesterday plus two others with this paper & stamp set. You can see it here.

Aren't they pretty?! I feel like these two Sale-a-Bration choices go together perfectly. The Ombre DSP lets the stamp shine though. You can get either or both free with an order through February 28th. Sale-a-Bration ends then and there won't be anymore 'free' with purchase options.

Go here to see the A Touch of Ink stamp set and here to see the Oh So Ombre DSP.

I added some of our new Black Matte gems and the pretty Black Glittered ribbon too. That neat stitched die-cut is from the Stitched Nested Label dies seen here.

Measurements:
- Black 5 ½” X 8 ½” score at 1 ½” and 4 ¼”
- Designer Paper – 5 1/2" X 6". Cut in order from left to right so the pattern matches making sure the 6" side is along the top. 2 ¾” X 5 ¼”, 1 1/8” X 5 ¼”, 2 1/8” X 5 ¼”. Plus the last piece on the right is 1 3/4" X 5 1/4"
- White inside 2 3/4" X 3 1/2", die-cut is 2" X 3 3/4"
- Black strip 1" X 2 3/4"
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February Specials:

There's just 5 days left of Sale-a-Bration and the Starter Kit promotion!

Get over $200 in product for just $99 and free shipping. The current bonus is 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE.

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is CGSK9YDR

Order online here

All online orders receive both a Hydrangea Hill and Sand & Sea projects PDF!

Get a package of 150 Resin Hearts from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above. They're adorable and so tiny!

*If your order is over $150 do not use the code; you'll still receive a gift!

Below are the Multipurpose Glue stands we're making. They're $6 each and available in my Shop here.

Click here to follow me on Facebook!
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