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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Another Nature’s Harvest sample – Sneak Peak!

July 23, 2021

I created this card for an online swap I participated in. I love to join card swaps! I can create one card and make multiples of it. Then I get a nice variety back that I didn't have to think of! Plus I receive cards that may not be my style but are my customers style. Isn't it wonderful that we are all different?!

I decided to focus on the 'blues' in the Harvest Meadow designer series paper. I am usually very happy with a monochromatic card. They can be very easy on the eye.

I cut out two of the 'tall flower/botanical' die-cut in White CS and adhered it to the largest tags in the Tailor Made Tags dies seen here. I added a bow in White Baker's Twine. The greeting is one of the dies in the Nature's dies along with the tall flowers.

The Nature's Harvest bundle can be found in the upcoming 2021 Holiday July/December Mini Catalog. If you're on my customer list you should be receiving this catalog AND your Sale-a-Bration catalog any day now. This catalog goes live on August 3rd along with Sale-a-Bration too!

In this photo you may be able to spy the texture on the tag. It's called Timeworn Type 3D embossing folder. It's subtle design will be a favorite of many!

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July Specials!

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale! Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers.

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me! It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers. Orders over $75 get even more!

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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Nature’s Harvest & Harvest Meadow Sneak Peak!

July 22, 2021
Here's a sneak peak of a few products from the upcoming 2021 Holiday Catalog.

I used the new bundle called Nature's Harvest and the coordinating Harvest Meadow Designer Series Paper. From the Annual Catalog I used the two dies called Tailored Tags and Stitched Leaves. These are going to be one of my 'go to's'! Click on the photo to see them in my store.

The colors here are Cinnamon Cider, White & Soft Succulent. I stamped the flowers in Soft Succulent ink and water-colored them with ink and an aqua-brush. The die-cut in the bundle cuts it out perfectly. The greeting is heat embossed with White powder.

Measurements:
- Cinnamon Cider card 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4", plus a 3/8" X 5 1/4" strip
- Soft Succulent 1" X 5 1/4" plus a scrap for greeting
- Harvest Meadow DSP 3" X 5 1/4"
Did you know? If you cannot wait to get your hands on new product from the Holiday Catalog you can with purchase of the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit. Pick out $125 in product of your choice (including brand new Holiday items) and pay just $99 plus tax. Shipping is free! Click here to read more about it.

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July Specials!

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale! Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers.

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me! It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers. Orders over $75 get even more!

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!
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Look at these fabulous floral cards!

July 21, 2021

Here are a few more of my Flowerbug's Team swap cards for July:

First is one made by Paula who featured the Color & Contour Bundle seen here. She stamped each flower and die-cut it with the Scalloped Contour dies. She also stamped the other flower image for the stem and leaves. That large scalloped rectangle is also included in this bundle. There are actually 5 scalloped rectangle in this set!

Her colors are Daffodil Delight, Fresh Freesia and Polished Pink. The spatter background image is in this set as well. Her greeting is stamped on a Tailored Tag punch.

Next is a pretty card by Marilyn. She used the Hand-Penned Petals stamp set. Her background is from the new Stitched Greenery die seen here. She also used the Hand-Penned Designer paper and Circles dies.

Love this color combination of Mint Macaron, Daffodil Delight and Highland Heather. She colored in her floral image with Blends markers. Love that sparkly Highland Heather ribbon!

Lastly is a pretty card made by Roxann featuring Positive Thoughts & the coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies. That wonderful background texture is from the Tasteful Textile 3D folder.

Her colors feature Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Polished Pink, Olive and Soft Sea Foam. There are lots of pretty die-cuts & details on her card! The greeting is one of my very favorites.

I'll share more of our swap cards tomorrow!

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July Specials!

Current host code: SBCRHZWG

Designer Paper is on sale! Click here to see all 9 of the discounted papers.

Online orders over $50 get a free DSP sampler from me! It includes the Party Pattern host paper plus more! You'll get over 20 4 X 6" sheets of assorted papers. Orders over $75 get even more!

My free PDF Tutorial for July's online orders includes the Simply Elegant & Beauty of the Earth suites. Get it FREE with any online order placed in July!

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