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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Beautiful Fall card swaps!

October 5, 2021
Look at these stunning swaps made by my Team. Our theme for September's swap was autumn cards.

Annette created this first one using a innovative sponging technique

I'm sure you cannot guess how she did this …..!

It features the Welcoming Woods stamp set seen here. She used a variety of colors like Highland Heather, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry and Misty Moonlight.

Here's how she did it: She gathered up a sheet of plastic wrap and dabbed it in ink a few times. Then she dabbed it horizontally across her stamped image piece. With each color change, she re-rolled the plastic wrap & blended the previous one a bit to achieve a beautiful sunset look.

She added some of the leaves from the stamp set to the inside as well.

This next card made by Karen features a bunch of beautiful metallic products!
- Detailed Pumpkin dies seen here
- Brushed Metallic Adhesive-Backed dots
- Paper Lattice (annual catalog)
- Copper Foil sheets (annual catalog)
- Tasteful Textiles embossing folder
- Vellum card stock
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This month it features the Gingerbread & Peppermint suite.
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3 options for my Christmas Card class;, attend, kit to go or tutorial!

October 4, 2021

Here's the 2nd of my 3 Christmas card classes I'm offering this year. I love planning & designing for these classes!

*Opt in to attend this class by October 5th.

If you want the pre-cut kit to go click here. Or just the PDF tutorial click here.

We'll make 3 of each card at class and of course you'll stamp your envelopes to coordinate as well.

Stamp sets: Tidings & Trimmings, Snowflake Wishes, Peaceful Cabin, Perfectly Plaid & Merry Snowflakes

Ink: Old Olive, Real Red, Highland Heather, Pacific Point, Smoky Slate, Cherry Cobbler, Evening Evergreen, Garden Green

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Gorgeous Leaves paired with the Timber embossing folder

October 1, 2021
Today I get to share two cards made by my talented Team members who used the beautiful Gorgeous Leaves bundle seen here. I shared a bunch earlier this week as well. Click here to see them.

First is a beautiful card made by Marilyn. Her colors include Crumb Cake, Cajun Craze, Old Olive & Crushed Curry.

It's hard to see in this photo but after she stamped the background she ran it through the die-cutting machine with the Timber embossing folder.

Her die-cut leaves are darker than the normal hues since she sponged the corresponding color over each one. Neat effect!

Measurements:
- Crumb Cake 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
- Cajun Craze 3 3/4" X 5" & Stitched So Sweetly die-cut 2 1/2" X 3 5/8"
- Vanilla 3 1/2" X 4 3/4" & 2 1/8" X 3 1/4"
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Next is a lovely card made by Deloris. She also used the Timber embossing folder seen here.

She also added a strip of the Cork specialty paper. This paper can be found in the Holiday catalog on page 55. It sure adds a neat touch to autumn or men's cards!

Her colors include Early Espresso, Cajun Craze & Bumblebee.

Measurements:
- Early Espresso card 5 1/2" x 8 1/2"
- Cajun Craze 3 3/4" X 5"
- White 3 1/4" X 4 1/2"
- Cork 1" X 4 1/2"
- Bumblebee 1/4" X 4 1/2" strip
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