Tools & Techniques – 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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Lily Pond Lane card kit – limited quantities!

July 5, 2024
The adorable Lily Pond Lane designer paper is the star of these colorful cards. I created 5 card designs; 3 of which are fun folds. What I like about this DSP is how versatile it is; young or old, men, women or kids – it's great for anyone!

Each month I create two card kits where the DSP is the focus of the projects. These cards can be purchased as a pre-cut kit to go or choose the PDF tutorial option. Those who choose the kit will make 2 each of the 5 cards for a total of 10 cards.

I have a limited number of kits available due to limited stock; opt in soon!

This kit includes the following Stampin' Up! products:
- 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts and punched pieces
- 1/2 pkg of Lily Pond Lane 6 X 6" designer paper (some fussy cutting needed)
- a share of Dappled Dots gems
- a share of Peach Pie 3/8" ribbon
- the free PDF tutorial with measurements, photos, supplies list and step by step directions.
You will need the following to complete the cards:
- Pretty Peacock ink (or a similar color)
- Greeting images (i used Simply Said & Unbounded Love but any will work)
- Paper snips scissors & Paper Trimmer, Adhesives
Opt in for the pre-cut card kit ($30) with products here. Or choose the PDF tutorial option for $15 here.

The card kit will mail out at the end of July. The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately after payment. Add on a second kit to go & save on postage.

See my other available kits or tutorials here.

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Bonus Days are here! Plus lots of exciting new products seen online!!

July 4, 2024
First, I want to wish you a wonderful & happy 4th of July! I hope you get to spend it with family or friends.

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Bonus Days start today! That means that for each $50 you spend (before tax and shipping) you earn a free $5 coupon to redeem in August.

Tips on earning & using these coupons:
- Spend in July & redeem in August – if you tend to order monthly or every other month it makes sense to assure your order is over $50 in July so you can redeem it in August
- Need some of the new colors – In Colors or the new Basic Beige? Grab them in July!
- Wanting to try Paper Pumpkin kits? Or if you already love Paper Pumpkin grab a 3 or 6 month pre-paid subscription here and earn free coupons!
Below is a sneak peak of the upcoming 3 months of Paper Pumpkin kits. There is an optional add on that coordinates with each of these kits! See that here.

Remember that Paper Pumpkin subscribers get perks! They are eligible to purchase any of the available past kits, refills or add ons. I love the refill options; they're a fabulous deal! See those here.

Subscribe here to receive a kit sent to you each month. *Remember you are in charge of the kits you receive. You can opt out or skip a month. If you want to receive the Painted Petals kit be sure to opt in or subscribe by July 10th!

My subscribers get a free project tutorial that includes multiple bonus projects each and every month! Here is a peak at May's tutorial projects:

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Beautiful Fun Fold card kit with Mediterranean Blooms DSP; reserve one soon

July 3, 2024
Look at these gorgeous fun fold cards featuring the Mediterranean Blooms designer paper.

Navy, Yellow, Peach & White pair up to create stunning projects. There are 5 fancy fold designs and I made 2 of each. These projects include some fussy cutting of the designer paper images.

This pre-cut kit is $30 plus shipping & includes the following:
- 10 pre-cut cards including die-cuts
- 1/2 pkg of Mediterranean Blooms DSP (6" X 12"), a share of White Diagonal trim ribbon, and Opal Round gems & 10 envelopes
- PDF tutorial with photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions
This kit will be mailed out at the end of July via Priority Mail. The PDF tutorial is emailed immediately after payment.

*this is the kit my subscribers will receive. Want to get a pre-cut kit each month? Subscribe here:

You will need the following items to finish the cards:
- greeting images – I used the new Everyday Greetings online exclusive set but any can be substituted
- Night of Navy ink
- Paper trimmer (to cut your new DSP), paper snips scissors, adhesives
Opt in for the product based pre-cut kit bu July 18th here:

Click here for to get the PDF tutorial. It includes photos, measurements, supplies list and step by step directions

Combine this kit with another and save on shipping costs. See my kit & tutorial options here.

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