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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2 cards with the NEW Wonderful World bundle; Free during Sale-a-bration

July 12, 2022
I always join a few online swaps so I get a wonderful variety of cards back to share with my customers. Today I'm sharing two that I created using the new Wonderful World bundle from our Sale-a-Bration promotion.

Sale-a-bration is everyone's favorite time to order from Stampin' Up! Who doesn't like getting amazing products free?! See it all here.

This first card features the pretty floral stamp images and just a bit of the double-sided designer paper too.

My colors include Rich Razzleberry with a bit of Garden Green. I inked the flower using markers and stamped once on the main card front. Then I inked it up again in Rich Razzleberry ink and stamped on scraps of White CS so I could fussy cut just the flower to pop it up on the card.

That pretty detailed background die-cut is a die called Split Card Textures. It's currently unavailable as they are out of stock. It should be back sometime this week according to Stampin' Up! See it here.

The greeting stamp is from the new Very Best Occasions stamp set in the Holiday catalog. See it here. The die-cut for the greeting is from the All That dies seen here.

Here's a picture of the Wonderful World bundle you can receive free with any $100 Stampin' Up! order. Click on it to see it online.

This next card uses this same stamp set but a different image. The colors are Rich Razzleberry with Mossy Meadow.

Again I inked the image with two markers; Rich Razzleberry & Mossy Meadow. Be sure to huff on the colored stamp before stamping it onto your card stock.

Details:
- The die-cut is from the Scalloped Contour dies. The Mossy Meadow card stock on the bottom is textured with the new Leaf Fall 3D embossing folder. So pretty!
- The greetings are from the new Very Best Occasions stamp set with the Double Oval punch. Love how easy this punch is to use!
Remember that you can earn this pretty bundle free with a $100 order. Sale-a-Bration is the best time of year to get free products! You'll also receive my free class in the mail with any $55 minimum order. 8see below

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A pretty card with the Wonderful World free bundle from Sale-a-Bration

July 11, 2022

This is a card I made for an online swap I joined. I LOVE swapping and getting a bunch of cards back that I didn't have to design! It also gives my customers a variety of cards that might not be my style but could be theirs.

I couldn't stop playing with the Wonderful World bundle from Sale-a-Bration!

The colors are Mossy Meadow, Starry Sky & Basic White. I simply added a 1 1/2" X 5 1/2" strip of the pretty Wonderful World designer paper to pull the colors together. The pattern & colors in the DSP were my inspiration for the card.

Here's a photo of the bundle you can earn during our Sale-a-Bration promotion in July & August of 2022. Any $100 order qualifies you to receive this bundle of designer paper and stamp set!

I used the Very Best Occasions bundle for the greeting and the additional corner punch detail.

Stop in for another set of cards with this bundle tomorrow.

Remember that Sale-a-Bration is the best time of year to get free products! It's smart to order your essentials or from your wishlist during SAB.

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Black & White with a POP of color & ALL fun folds for my 2nd July card kit to go; or choose the tutorial only option

July 8, 2022
I'm always drawn to Black & White patterned paper because it's such a fun start to creating. Black & White with a 'pop' of color are usually quite striking, eye-catching cards and these are no exception!

Each one is a unique fun fold design with great pops of color too.

I chose to use the Biggest Wish stamp set for my greetings but you can substitute any set you own. Or add it on to the kit at an extra 10% off.

Here's how it works:

The pre-cut card kit includes $20 in product and you receive the PDF tutorial free. It's the best deal.

You'll receive 1/2 pkg of the Perfectly Penciled DSP (6" X 12"), a share of the Iridescent Pearls and 1/8" Tahitian Tide ribbon. You'll have plenty of supplies left to make even more cards! The kit includes all pre-cut pieces including die-cuts or punched pieces. It does not include textured embossing.

The kit and tutorial include 2 each of 5 card designs. The PDF tutorial includes photos, measurements, supplies and step & step directions. I have just a few of these left. See all of my kits here

*Get the pre-cut kit plus tutorial here. **Choose the PDF tutorial only here.

What you need to complete these cards:
1. A paper trimmer, adhesives & paper snips
2. Inks and stamp greetings (inks are Real Red, Black & Tahitian Tide)
3. Die-cut & embossing machine to add texture to some layers
These cards are uniquely special and can be used for many occasions.

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