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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Woo hoo! You’ve been waiting for it and now it’s here!

September 9, 2021

Many people wondered when we'd be able to order these and now we can! The adorable Christmas Whimsy card kit; an all-inclusive kit for $19.

We caught a sneak peak of it on page 6 in the holiday catalog but you can see it here online. I love the stamp set that comes with it!

This is one of our all inclusive kits featured in our Kit Collection. Everything you need comes in the box. These kits come in two types; some with stamps, ink and a block and others with pre-printed sentiments.

Either is perfect for a seasoned or brand new crafter. Think of the fun you could enjoy with a friend or child. Look at all you get in this kit!

Click here to see it.

And while you're considering kits tomorrow is the last day you can get the Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin kit.

The Haunts & Harvest Paper Pumpkin Kit contains enough supplies to create 12 treat packages which means you get to share the a-maize-ing treats with your friends and family! I've seen a glimpse of these and they are absolutely adorable and surprisingly unique. Don't miss out on these!

These treat package designs are perfect for Halloween party favors or place setting favors at a fall feast. They're the perfect way to tell your family and friends to eat, drink, and be scary! It is also intended as home décor with the included wheelbarrow crafting opportunity!

Also, this month’s Paper Pumpkin box is designed with pre-traced lines and instructions to create a vintage-inspired wheelbarrow as a place to display your too-cute-to-spook treat packages. *Like I said, I've seen it and it is just fantastic!

Click here to get yours!

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Harvest Meadow Fun Fold cards kit to go

September 9, 2021

Today I'm sharing one of my September cards kit with you. I actually have two and will share the other one tomorrow.

This kit includes 10 pre-cut cards (2 each of 5 cards), 1/2 pkg. Nature's Harvest designer paper (6" X 12"), Metallic adhesive gems & Linen Thread. It's a fabulous value as the product is worth $20 (without tax & shipping) and the cost is just $28 and the tutorial is free! The PDF tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, measurements to make more and a supplies list.

8 of these 10 cards are fancy folds and with the tutorial you'll have measurements to make more using other products.

You will need your own stamps, ink, adhesive and a paper trimmer to cut your new designer paper using the measurements provided in the tutorial. Everything else is cut & prepped for you.

*I make sure to use only greetings in my kits to go so you can substitute what you already own. I used Sunny Sentiments, Biggest Wishes, Create with Friends sets here. *Inks are Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy, Bumblebee, Calypso Coral, Soft Succulent & Versamark.

*Be sure to order by September 19th to get this kit!

This PDF tutorial will be sent to you via email immediately after payment. The kit is mailed out at the end of September, barring any back-orders.

Go here to order the pre-cut kit to go. $28 (See the 2nd September kit option here. Choose both kits here!)

Click here to get the PDF tutorial. $15

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Poppin’ Pastels Technique with Delicate Dahlia

September 8, 2021
If you've been a stamper for awhile you've likely played with chalks and the Poppin' Pastel technique. If not, check this out!

You'll need just a few supplies – Chalks, Versamark ink and sponge daubers. Well, card stock too!

Tip – choose a solid image with a full surface. Outline images won't work as well here.

Here's how it's done:
1. Ink your image in Versamark ink and stamp on card stock.
2. Dab your sponge dauber in chalk (if it's firm like our new Soft Pastels you may need to scrape some off & use the dust *watch the video below).
3. Dab over your stamped image repeatedly. Do not rub on the outer edges or it may show outside of your stamped area.
4. Blow or dust off excess chalk. Done!
Here's the video:

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*click here to order

All online orders will receive a free PDF tutorial filled with projects featuring

the Painted Christmas Suite!

Get a pkg. of Holiday Rhinestones with a $50 online order from me in September!

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Get a Free Bundle from the Holiday Catalog when you choose the Starter kit! Pick out $125 in product of your choice for just $99 and shipping is free!
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