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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Pretty Rustic Crate bundle ideas by Mary

November 3, 2023
Today I'm sharing a few cards made by my Team Member Mary. She was my October Artist of the Month and she chose to feature the Rustic Crate bundle seen here.

Her first project shows off her beautiful coloring and that neat create die-cut.

I believe she colored the fall image with Blends markers. Products used include the Let's Go Fishing designer paper, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso and Wild Wheat card stock as well as the Nested Essential dies and In Color twine.

That cute little 'hello' die-cut is included in this bundle.

Measurements:
- Card base 8 1/2" X 5 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
- Wild Wheat banner 4 1/4" X 1"
- Let's Go Fishing designer paper 2 1/2" X 5 1/4"
Her next card features a beautiful color combination of Copper Clay with Pretty Peacock, Very Vanilla and Lost Lagoon.

It also shows off the pretty All About Autumn specialty designer paper. It's back in stock now too; see it here!

She simple sponged a bit of Copper clay ink over the fall image.

The Pretty Peacock die-cut leaf is from the Autumn Leaves dies.

Measurements:
- Copper Clay card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
- Lost Lagoon 5 1/4" X 4" plus a 1 3/4" circle punch
- All About Autumn Designer paper 5 1/8" X 3 7/8" plus a 4" X 1/2" strip
- Vanilla 3" X 2 1/4"
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Get free handmade cards from me in November. And a brand new card kit in the Kit Collection!

November 2, 2023
It's November! It's hard to believe we're starting to think about Thanksgiving already!

I have a bunch of handmade cards I'd love to share with you. I know many of you love having card samples in hand for ideas. I have a shoebox full saved for quick reference when I'm creating.

My November special for online orders is a set of handmade cards. The more you order the more cards you'll receive!

Please use a host code when ordering from me. This helps me a lot so I can afford to gift you all with free items each month.

Starting today there's a brand new kit in our Kit Collection; it's a set of cards with a 'destination' theme. It's called the Best Destination Kit – item #163186.

This all inclusive kit is $20 and includes:
- Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
- 9 coordinating envelopes
- Best Destination Photopolymer Stamp Set
- One Gorgeous Grape Ink Spot
- Printed card bases, printed die cuts, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
- Finished card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4"
Here are the pretty scenic cards:

Remember that our Kit Collection kits are all inclusive. This means that everything you need is in the kit. However you may need a paper snips scissors and I recommend adhesive too. The kits usually include dimensionals or glue dots but if you're a crafter you'll want your own adhesive.

Look at all you get!

Here's a close-up of the stamp set that's included:

See this kit & others here in our Kit Collection.

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Gorgeous Abundant Beauty Kraft notecards with gift box

November 1, 2023

I was inspired by this set of cards & box by a project shared online. I changed up the colors to 'my' favorites and created this:

I absolutely LOVE the Abundant Beauty Decorative masks seen here! The sunflowers are my favorite of course, but I also used the houndstooth mask here as well. Unfortunately these masks are out of stock right now. They'll be back around November 13th.

You might think I made this box but I sure didn't! It's found on page 135 of our Annual Catalog. It includes 20 cards & 20 envelopes and one box for gifting cards in; all in Kraft paper. The cards are notecard side which is 5" X 3 1/2". See it here online.

As you can see in the photo below I used the houndstooth mask to add a soft background to each notecard. I used a blending brush and Copper Clay ink.

The sunflowers are made with Pretty Peacock ink and the leaves are Granny Apple Green on White cardstock. Yes; they are all fussy cut! I did some but my friend Pat did the rest for me; she loves to fussy cut things!

The greetings are from the So Sincere stamp set from the 2023 Holiday catalog. It's my favorite greeting set right now. See it here.

You can see in the photo below that I added the houndstooth pattern to the entire box, inside & out. Because it comes flat it's easy to do.

I hope you're inspired by this project. I'm not sure who will receive it yet, but it will be someone special!

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