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!

August Specials

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Inked Embossing Folder technique; it’s SO pretty!

June 10, 2021
I decided to play with an old favorite technique where you add ink directly onto an embossing folder 'before' you run it through the die-cutting machine. I shared how on the FB Live video here.

This first card features the Polished Pink CS & ink.

I used two new products in our 2021-22 Annual Catalog; the Pretty Embossing folder and the Create with Friends stamp set seen here. That pretty die-cut label is from the Potted Succulents dies seen here.

This Pretty Embossing folder seen here is my free giveaway for online orders over $50 this month (before tax & shipping) using the host code seen below.

I made one in each of our newest In Colors; Evening Evergreen, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent and the Polished Pink.

I shared a video with other techniques using the Pretty Embossing folder my FB Live here. Or click on the photo/link below.

I cannot stop playing with these fabulous new In Colors. They are my absolute favorite grouping for many years! And that ribbon!!! See the entire new 2021-23 In color line here.

Measurements:
- White card base 4 1/4" X 11" scored at 5 1/2"
- Evening Evergreen CS 3 1/2" X 4 3/4"
*Below is the video to see how to do this and get my tips on being successful.

June Specials:

The last chance list is out! Check out the retiring and discounted products here.

Host code: RB3VHBUK Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well! Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!
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Coloring Techniques with the Pretty Flowers Embossing folder! With video!

June 10, 2021

Have you ever added color/ink directly onto your embossing folder? It's actually fun and the results can be amazing! I shared three different techniques on my weekly FB Live Tuesday. Here's a link to it on my FB page or on YouTube here. Or scroll below to see it here.

This first card is done by coloring on your folder with markers. These are regular water-based markers; not Blends. I share tips for success on this technique in the video.

Each card features the stamp set Create with Friends seen here. I love this set! The embossing folder is called Pretty Flowers; it's my free gift for online orders over $50 in June! *see it here

I chose to use Soft Succulent on both cards adding Pale Papaya on the left and Fresh Freesia on the right. Love our newest In Colors!!! The greeting layer is from the Tasteful Label dies.

Next is a sponging technique. I embossed the White CS with the folder in the die-cutting machine first. Then used sponge daubers to color the White CS. I highly recommend you use pastel colors for this for the best results. It's much more forgiving!

I used the Poppy dies for the greeting layer.

And the last technique is to add ink directly onto the folder itself; before you run it through. Press your ink pad lightly to the side of the folder you want inked. Do this lightly to avoid getting ink in the recesses of the folder. Again; watch my video for more tips!

The pretty die-cut for the greeting is from the Potted Succulent dies seen here.

*Below is the video with lots of specific tips on being successful with these techniques. Click on it to watch.

June Specials:

The last chance list is out! Check out the retiring and discounted products here.

Host code: RB3VHBUK Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well! Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!

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Two In Symmetry cards; bright & colorful

June 9, 2021
Here are a few more cards I made with the In Symmetry bundle on last week Tuesday's FB Live. These are also cards I made for some online swaps I joined.

The colors are Calypso Coral, Night of Navy & Just Jade.

Products used: *click on the item to see it in my store
- Images are from the In Symmetry stamp set & bundle
- the little leaves are from the Symmetrical Stems border punch
- The Designer Paper is the Sweet Symmetry DSP
- That pretty stitched leaves texture is made with the Stitched Greenery die seen here.
- The white greeting label is from the Hippo & Friends dies here
Measurements:
- Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
- Just Jade 2” X 4 ¼”, Navy strip ½” X 4 ¼”
- DSP strips are 1” and ¾” X 5 ½”
Next is the other card I created using the same colors and In Symmetry stamp set.

Products used:
- Inks – Calypso Coral, Just Jade, Night of Navy
- embossing folder – Checks & Dots
- greeting tag – Tailor Made Tags dies
Measurements:
- Card base 5 ½” X 8 ½”
- White square is 2 ½”, Just Jade is 2 5/8”
- DSP 1 ¼” X 5 ½”, Coral strip 1 ¾” X 4 ¼”
*Below is the FB Live replay/video for these two cards and more.

June Specials:

The last chance list is out! Check out the retiring and discounted products here.

Host code: RB3VHBUK Click here to order

Use this host code if your order is under $150. If it's over you'll still get the embossing folder but you'll also earn host benefits! Better yet, choose the Starter Kit and choose $125 in product and FREE Shipping as well! Click here!

*All online orders in May receive a free PDF full of project ideas with 2 new catalog suites!
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