Tutorials – Flowerbugs Inkspot

Get multiple cards from one sheet of Designer Paper! Video & free project sheet too.

August 24, 2026

I shared these beautiful cards on a Live video a few weeks ago. I wanted to make the most of one of my favorite sheets of the Valley in Bloom designer series paper. It’s discounted through August!

You can get more cards than I show above but I mistakenly cut in the wrong place and missed out on more. This pack of Valley in Bloom DSP has many beautiful sheets in it. Get some while it’s on sale.

I recommend cutting the 12 X 12″ sheet into 6 pieces at 3 1/2″ X 4 3/4″. The two center pieces won’t have as much greenery on them but you could change the layout up a bit to reflect that.

My colors include Pretty Peacock with Old Olive & White. I used a variety of punches for my greetings; mostly from my stash of White elements.

The card bases are 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″ scored at 2 1/8″ & 4 1/4″. I made sure the Olive layer was small enough that the White inside piece shows as an inside layer. You can see the free project sheet with measurements, photos and supplies when you click here.

I stamped the inside of the cards with the Lily of the Valley stamp set and colored the flowers in with a Blender pen. I love this bundle so much. You can see it here.

You can see the video for this card and one more below. Don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

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Gorgeously Made & Delightfully Eclectic swaps

June 6, 2023
I thought I'd share a few swaps I received on the Norway incentive trip.

This first card was made by Alanna Wharf. It features the Gorgeously Made bundle seen here.

This card put me over the edge; now I have to get this bundle!

She used the Masterfully Made 12" designer paper seen here (sale price now at $10.62) and the Soft Shimmer 12" combo pack on the leaf die-cut.

Here's a close-up of this specialty paper and the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder. I love the simplicity of this card; it really shows off the die-cut, pretty DSP & texture.

Next is a card my friend Susie Wood made with the new Delightfully Eclectic 12 X 12" designer paper seen here. It's on sale this month; marked down from $30 to $25.50. There are 48 sheets in this pack; 4 each of 12 designs.

I love her layout; it really shows off the pattern of the daisy DSP. That greeting die-cut is from the Nested Essential dies seen here.

Her measurements are:
- Petal Pink card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" score at 4 1/4"
- yellow DSP 2" X 4"
- Crushed Curry CS 4 1/2" X 3 1/4"
- daisy DSP 4 pieces at 1" X 3"
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Bright & Beautiful Fancy Fold card kit to go; or get the PDF tutorial option

June 5, 2023
Look what you can make with the Bright & Beautiful designer paper:

It's my featured card kit for June. I love that the colors in this DSP include many new and returning colors like Bubble Bath, Azure Afternoon, Berry Burst, Lemon Line Twist and Misty Moonlight.

There are 5 fancy fold designs and you'll make 2 of each for a total of 10 cards. *The fun fold designs include a Book Binding Easel, Latch cards and Z-folds.

*This is the kit my subscribers will receive in May. Are you interested in receiving a kit each month? Click here. My subscribers get a surprise product every few months.

If you're interested in receiving this card kit click here. It's $28 plus shipping and includes $20 in Stampin' Up! products plus the 10 pre-cut card pieces. Add on a second kit and save on shipping. See my other May kit or more kits here.

You can also choose the PDF tutorial for $15. Click here for that.

You'll receive the following in this pre-cut kit:
- 1/2 pkg. 6 X 6" Bright & Beautiful DSP
- a share of both Bubble Bath & Azure Afternoon ribbons
- a share of Tinsel gems
- All pre-cut pieces for the 10 cards including punched & die-cut pieces
- the PDF tutorial is free *a $15 value
The tutorial includes photos, step by step directions, a supplies list and measurements. You'll receive the PDF tutorial in an email immediately after payment. Please check your spam or junk folder.

To complete the cards you will need the following: Blueberry Bushel, Berry Burst, Bubble Bath & Misty Moonlight inks, a paper trimmer, stamps and adhesives.

I used the Beautiful Balloons stamp set quite a bit on these cards. You can substitute other stamps but if you'd like to add it to the kit (or the bundle) at an extra10% off, please message me here and I'll send you an invoice.

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Exploring In Color cards & envelopes & the Paper Pumpkin refill – both while supplies last!

June 2, 2023
May's Paper Pumpkin kit was amazing! It featured our newest In Colors in fabulous scenic themed cards. Here is an alternative card I made with this kit:

I cut one of the card bases into three strips and adhered them onto a Boho Blue card base (5 1/2" X 8 1/2", scored at 2 1/8" & 4 1/4"). Each printed piece is 1 7/8" X 5 1/4". The White inside is 2" X 5 1/4". The greeting, binoculars & pretty label piece are from the kit. I added a 3/4" strip of Boho Blue CS under it.

**Each month my Paper Pumpkin customers receive a big bunch of alternative ideas!

You can't get the full kit anymore; the cut off date was May 10th. But the refill is still available here. Here's what you get:

For $11.50 this refill kit includes:
* 9 printed card bases: 3 each of 3 designs
* Folded card size: 4-1/4" x 5-1/2"
* 9 envelopes
* Die cut labels and accents
* Linen twine
* Adhesive
* Sticker sheet

Below is what the original kit cards look like: it included the stamp set & Copper Clay ink spot. You can easily substitute other greetings. However you do have to be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to take advantage of the refills & other add ons.

And while supplies last there are coordinating cards & envelopes available too!

You can see these below. It includes 18 cards AND 18 coordinating envelopes; all for just $10! Get them here *You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber though.

Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin here by June 10th and you'll get the Welcome Inn card kit. Or choose a pre-paid subscription here. Here's a sneak peak of June's card kit:

The June Welcome Inn kit coordinates with the Countryside Inn Suite collection and they've added on optional coordinating dies this month too! These are available to Paper Pumpkin customers.

Welcome Inn Dies (Available for purchase while supplies last).

Item number: 163192 $6.00 USD

This add-on includes:
- One coordinating vase die: 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" (3.8 x 3.8 cm)
- One coordinating flower die
- One beautiful leaf die
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June Specials:

Designer Paper is 15% off in June!

WOW – get $155 in product for $99 with free shipping! click here!

Get a package of In Color pearls with online orders over $55 using a host code.

*current host codes: ZHZ6CPYU or AJVB3B3V

Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

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