Designer Paper ideas – Flowerbugs Inkspot

Springtime Scenes card with video & free project sheet

March 23, 2026

I shared this card last week with a video and a free project sheet. Think of using any designer paper you own. It’s a great layout!

I chose the Easter Joy Specialty paper inspired me with the color theme. Shy Shamrock with Balmy Blue & White. Unusual but it sure works!

It’s a simple ‘fold back’ fun fold where you add one extra score line at 2 3/4″ to this 11″ X 4 1/4″ card base. Of course it’s scored in half at 5 1/2″ as well. I cut the Balmy Blue layer to perfectly layer onto the inside White. It gives the illusion of multiple layers.

That pretty die-cut leaf is from the Pleasant Patterns specialty paper seen here. For my stamps & the leaf die I used the Springtime Scenes bundle seen here. I love this set with the neat dies and stamps.

Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Click here to print or download it.

If you’d like to see how to assemble this card please watch the video below. And don’t forget to follow me on my YouTube Channel here.

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Trusty Tools ‘Toolbox’ Treat box with video & free project sheet!

February 14, 2024
Happy Valentine's Day!

I had to try my hand at making a treat box using the Trusty Toolbox designer paper. So I came up with this & shared it on last week's video here.

Isn't it adorable? It holds quite a few candy treats plus there's room for a gift card too. I plan to give this to my husband today.

I decided to change it up a bit and added a pegboard (made with the Trusty Tools' dies seen here) to the back of my second box.

The tools in the box are cut from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper seen here. You can use the Trusty Tools dies for some of them as they coordinate wonderfully. But honestly I fussy cut most of them.

Details:
- The box is 3 1/2" wide and the 1 1/2" deep & high. The pegboard is 4 1/2" tall.
- The 'Celebrate' greeting is from the Thoughtful Moments dies & emboss folder seen here. My new favorite! I added ink after I cut the word out using my brayer very, very gently. *watch the video to see how
- There are two handles glued back to back in the center.
- The tools are adhered to the front, center layer and the back to give depth & interest to the box.
- The tool designer paper on the front & sides are also from the Trusty Toolbox designer paper from our Sale-a-Bration catalog.
Aren't they just adorable?! What a great little treat to give to the guys? And why not the gals too?

Click here to download or print the free project sheet for this cute box: Download Trusty Toolbox treat box

I shared a double box card and a second card all using the same colors & products in the video below. I hope you're inspired by it!

Below is the video where I demo how to make it. Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this bundle and designer paper.

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A special Trusty Tools Double-box fun fold card – free project sheet & video tutorial

February 12, 2024
We made this fabulous men's fun-fold card at my January Card Clubs; I also shared it on last week's Live video too.

It features Gray Granite, Crushed Curry, Poppy Parade & White plus a bit of our Holographic specialty paper for the wrench die-cut.

This double box fun fold card can be positioned two ways – horizontal like this or vertical where the left box is the bottom.

A few details:
- All 3 die-cuts on the front are from the Trusty Tools bundle & die set.
- The neat textured Gray Granite layer is Metal Place 3D embossing folder.
- The tool designer paper is the Trusty Toolbox 12" DSP – seen here. It's free during Sale-a-Bration with any $50 purchase. I'm actually surprised they haven't run out of it yet!!
If you order the Trusty Tools bundle you can earn the coordinating Trusty Toolbox designer paper FREE! It's $54.75 for the bundle.

For greetings I also used the Throughout the Year stamp set for additional options. See it here.

I've used this stamp set so often! It seems to have just what I need and I LOVE the fonts!

Click on this link to download or print the free project sheet. It has measurements, directions, photos and products used. Download Jan 24 Trusty Tools Box fold here

Below is the video where I demo how to make it. Click here or on the photo below to watch this and two more projects featuring this special bundle and designer paper.

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Two NEW kits in the Kit Collection plus tomorrow is the last day to get the Spring Paper Pumpkin kit

February 9, 2024

Every month this year Stampin' Up! is adding TWO new kits in the online Kit Collection! Today I'm sharing the February kits.

First up is the CUTE Happy Houseplants kit.

This kit is a home decor kit of 4 framed houseplants! They're 7" square and includes everything you need to make them. It's $25 and would make a FABULOUS gift! These would make a pretty addition to a bathroom, hallway or entrance.

See it here online.

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Next is a glitzy birthday card kit called the Birthday Sparkle kit seen here.

This kit includes everything you need to crate these 12 projects!

The all inclusive kit includes:
*Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set
*Clear Stamp Block
*Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
*Step-by-step instructions
*Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
*Makes 6 cards and 6 gift tags
*Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
*Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4" x 3-1/2"
* 6 preprinted envelopes
*Enough adhesive to complete projects
*Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.
*Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White
*A printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go

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February Specials:

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It's the best time to get a pre-paid Sale-a-Bration subscription

& earn free Sale-a-Bration products!

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