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!

March Specials!

March Product of the Month is the Notes of Spring stamp set!

It’s just $5 with a $75 purchase.

Get my March PDF free with any Online purchase!

NEW Online Exclusives are here!

Get the retiring In Colors while you can; they’re already going fast!

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Top 10 reasons to consider the Starter Kit deal right now

January 22, 2021
I want to ask you 3 questions:
1. Do you have a long wish list of Stampin' Up! products?
2. Have you ever wished you could get all of your Stampin' Up! products on sale?
3. Have you wanted to see the new catalogs early? And order products early too?!
If you answered yes to any of the above I hope you'll tune in to my Facebook Live on Tuesday evening. I am going to go over the truths & myths of becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator. I'm also sharing how I got started.

Here's a link to the event. Opt in and you'll get notified when I'm on.

As most of you know, Stampin’ Up’s annual event called Sale-a-Bration always takes place at the beginning of the year. This year they are offering an AMAZING deal on the starter kit, one that I think all my customers should take advantage of as you receive FREE DESIGNER PAPER, 5 PACKS VALUED AT $57.50 FOR FREE.

PLEASE KNOW, YOU DO NOT NEED RUN A BUSINESS, THE KIT PURCHASE IS RISK FREE AND SOMETHING YOU CAN PURCHASE WITH NO ADDITIONAL PURCHASES NECESSARY!

On Tuesday, January 26th at 7:30 pm I'm holding a special FB Live to share details on purchasing the Starter Kit. Join me here then.

How does the kit purchase work you might ask?

It’s so EASY! You get to pick $125 of any Stampin’ Up! product of your choice from either the annual or the January – June catalogs and pay only $99 plus tax. You receive FREE SHIPPING TOO!

This comes to about $104 for $125 in product PLUS the 5 packs of designed paper AND A FREE Paper Pumpkin kit. Add that up and it's over $120 in FREE with your $99 purchase!

Who doesn’t like a good deal! I feel it is my job as your demonstrator to let you know about this
opportunity! Message me via Facebook or text or email for more information. 701.720.4607 or
lagreff60@gmail.com

Top 10 reasons to purchase the Starter Kit right now:
1. The 20% discount on all future purchases is most people's favorite reason.
2. I think 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 over $120 in free product with the $99 kit purchase! (Designer Paper, Paper Pumpkin Kit and more)
5. As a member of my Team you have access to some exclusive benefits including:
6. An exclusive Team Facebook group devoted where we share inspiration and ideas.
7. Access to each and every project tutorial I create (at least 2 per month) 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 for just my Team!
11. Optional business training if you want to sell or hold classes. *Oops; that's 11!
Go here to purchase yours. Remember to join me on Facebook Tuesday, January 26th at 7:30 pm to learn more about this opportunity.
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Treasures of Life Easel Calendar card

January 21, 2021

Look at this stunning card Annette made for our latest Team swap.

She used Petal Pink & Gray Granite card stock. I believe she used Black Memento ink for the stamped images. The pretty image is colored in with Blends markers; so pretty!

Check out the Treasures of Life stamp set here.

Other additions are Pink Petal Organdy ribbon and Elegant Faceted gems.

I made a video on creating these calendars; see it here.

More swaps tomorrow!

January Specials:

There are 6 days left of my BOGO Sale! Buy 1 get 1 free!

Go here to see it all.

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit!

Go here to read about it

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Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

an online order over $50 using the host code above.

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

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Get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*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 fun fold card with the Hearts & Kisses bundle

January 20, 2021
The Hearts & Kisses is another fabulous 'distinktive' stamp set Stampin' Up! has created. Click here to see it.

Look at this amazing stamped image! And it comes with a coordinating punch!

Marilyn made this cute fun fold card for our last Flowerbug's Team swap.

Details:
- She used the new Stitched with Whimsy dies seen here on the large Black layer.
- The white die-cut is from the Tasteful Labels dies
- See those cute Red hearts? They're called Resin Hearts and they're little bitty adhesive-backed gems you'll love! See them here.
- She squared off the Essential Tag punch by punching it twice!
Measurements:
- Black card base 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
- Real Red 3 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- DSP 3" square
- Blushing Bride strip 3/4" X 4 1/4"
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January Specials

There are 6 days left of my BOGO Sale! Buy 1 get 1 free!

Go here to see it all.

During Sale-a-Bration you get 5 packs of NEW 6" Designer Paper FREE with purchase of the Starter Kit!

Go here to read about it

~~~

Current Host code is RHSK6A2F

Order online here

All online orders receive my new 12 X 12" One Sheet Wonder Tutorial!

Plus get a package of 200 Pastel Pearls from me with

an online order over $50 using the host code above.

*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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