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Check out these neat card swaps by my Flowerbug’s Team!

I've been sharing our latest Flowerbug Team swaps and have some special cards for you today. 

But first I have to shout out that my Flowerbug's Team has grown by 13 so far this month!  It's so fun to add more stampers to our already awesome group. 

If you've ever considered getting the starter kit and enjoying the 20% discount on all Stampin' Up! products I strongly encourage you to get the deal happening now.  Why? 

Facts on the Stampin' Up! Starter Kit: 

  • In January & February it's an extra $50 in free product to equal $76 beyond what you're spending. 
  • Shipping is free; you only pay tax.
  • It's $99 and you can choose $175 in Stampin' Up! product of your choice!
  • Or add the Mini Stamp & Cut machine and pay just $129 plus $175 in product of your choice.  What?!!!
  • You do not have to meet your quarterly minimum purchase until June, 2023.  And all orders up to June count towards your first $300. 
  • You'll get to order from the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog at a discount! 

Click here to get the deal.

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Paula made this cool card with the Dainty Delight bundle; she's so clever! 

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Her colors are Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight & Night of Navy. 

Details:

  • She used the partial die-cut technique.  She stamped & heat embossed the flower image first and then die-cut the layered edge to match before texturing it.  
  • That flowery DSP is the Regency Park paper in the 2023 Jan-April catalog.
  • The texture is from the new Cane Weave 3D embossing folder seen here. 
  • Notice that little tiny daisy on the greeting banner?  That's the new Loose Daisy Embellishments seen here.  They are not adhesive-backed and can be added with a mini glue dot or a dot of glue.  Each one has a little leaf on it!  

Next is a pretty card by Karen featuring the Desert Details bundle and the Delicate Desert designer paper. 

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Her colors include Gray Granite & Calypso Coral with White & Gold.  The greeting, pretty flowers and border die are all from that Desert Details bundle seen here. 

  • Card base 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
  • DSP 5 1/2" X 3 1/8"
  • Calypso Coral 5 1/2" X 3 1/2"
  • White 4 1/2" X 3/4" 

Next is a special card made by Candace using the Lucky Clover bundle. 

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The Lucky Clover bundle is unfortunately out of stock and not returning. The Lucky Clover punch is now unavailable.  I'm sorry if you had your eye on it!  You can still get the Lucky Clover stamp set though.  

She used 2 different greens for her clovers – Soft Sea Foam, Soft Succulent & Evening Evergreen.  What you can't see in the photo is the scoring she did on her black background. She used the scoring board on the diagonal to add a scored texture.  So cool!  

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Get free Pastel Sequins with online orders over $55 when using the host code above! 

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Choose $175 in products for just $129 plus the new mini machine!

Or choose $175 for $99 without a new Mini.  AMAZING!

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  • How to achieve the Floating Technique? Lots of examples!

    Our current Team creative challenge for my Flowerbug's group is to make a card using the Floating Technique.  It's a fun technique that uses a window sheet or transparency.  

    Here are some of mine I shared on a recent Facebook Live video you can see here. 

    This first one features Black & White with a 'pop' of color – Magenta Madness in this case. Magenta Madness is retiring next week!   

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    I used the Dandy Wishes dies and the Layering Circles dies here.  I adhered a bunch of strips of the All Together designer paper to a window sheet, leaving space between them.  I cut it out with the largest circle in the set and popped it up on a Gingham textured White layer. 

    I added die-cuts from the neat Dandy Wishes dies and a heat embossed image from the Garden Wishes stamp set. This set is in a bundle with the Dandy Wishes dies and on sale in March!  See it here. 

    This next card features Misty Moonlight and the Abstract Beauty DSP.  I cut the feathers from this pretty DSP that has touches of Gold on it using the Iconic dies seen here.  

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    For this card the window sheet is a simple rectangle.  After adding the feathers I trimmed off the excess and added it to the card with mini dimensionals.  

    Other details: 

    • the greeting die-cuts are the Amazing Thanks dies seen here.
    • The textured White layer is done with the Bark 3D embossing folder.
    • That strip of gold & white strips is also from the Abstract Beauty DSP. 
    • Colors are Gold, White, Misty Moonlight and Night of Navy

    Next is a card done in purples – Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather & Gorgeous Grape.  

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    Details:

    • Layering Circle & Amazing Thanks dies
    • Greeting stamped from Special Moments SAB set
    • Texture is Hive 3D folder seen here 
    • Basic Rhinestone jewels were colored purple with Blends markers 

    This next sample features the Artistic dies along with the SAB Simply Marbelous DSP. 

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    Colors are Basic Gray, White & Black; very monochromatic.  The greeting is from Friendly Hello SAB set, heat embossed.  

    Tip; to adhere the finely cut die-cut pieces I used our Adhesive Sheets seen here.  They're the best solution for these types of die-cuts. 

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    You can see how I achieved these cards on the link below; just click on the photo to watch. 

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    March Specials: 

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     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Annual Catalog Retiring List is out March 23rd!  Deep discounts coming! 

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • 2 different card ideas for a ‘Mystery Card challenge’ with Sentimental Swirls with video

    Every few months I offer a 'Mystery Card' challenge to my Flowerbug's Team.  They can opt in to receive a packet from me and I ask that they use some of the pieces in the packet to create a project and share it on our Team page.  They can add anything to the card that they want to. 

    I shared these ideas in the video I made on my weekly FB Live. Click here to watch it. 

    This time I focused on Brights DSP, vellum doilies, a Label Me Lovely punched piece and our Rainbow Glimmer paper in the annual catalog. 

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    I pulled out the Sentimental Swirls stamp set seen here for my cards and added Black accents and a strip of Melon Mambo. 

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    I've always loved swirl images so this set was an easy choice.  Then add in the cute greetings (most are my 'go to' favorites) and 2-step stamp images and it's a hit! 

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    The card base is white, the DSP was Mango Melody and the Rainbow Glimmer paper had pinks & orange tones.  I used the Ladybug Builder punch for Black bodies & glimmer wings.  I cut the vellum doily in half on the diagonal to add it on the upper and lower part of the card.  A few Artistry adhesive-backed sequins finish it off!

    I made a few more with other 'mystery card' packets. This one had Bermuda Bay DSP in it and similar colors of Rainbow Glimmer paper.  I think the bright colors are perfect together!  The orange & pink really pop on the Bermuda Bay! 

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    The flowers are from the Flowers & Leaves punch and the flower centers are die-cuts from the Pierced Blooms dies. Here I cut the doily in half again and added both pieces at the bottom, under the greeting. 

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    The Rainbow Glimmer paper is in the Annual Catalog and will likely retire next week.  Get it here while you still can. You can see it in the photos above & below.  

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    You might wonder where I got that greeting shape.  It's actually the Label Me Lovely punch.  But I altered the size by punching it twice; removing some of it so it was much smaller.  

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    To do this easily, I stamp on a scrap of White and punch it out as usual.  Then I adhere a strip of card stock (black in the photo above) to the edge of the punched piece and insert it back into the punch.  The strip of card stock allows me to 'reach' and adjust the punch easily.  

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    Which card is your favorite? 

    You'll enjoy the tips & ideas in the video below; click on the photo to watch it. 

     

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

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    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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  • Waves of Inspiration Sunset

    Here's another card that's included in this month's Waves of Inspiration kit to go.  The colors are gorgeous! 

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    This card was inspired by another Demonstrator but I cannot find the name to give credit now.  It's Balmy Blue with touches of Mango Melody.  I used a Blending Brush to achieve that smooth shaded layer of Mango Melody & Balmy Blue.  

    Like I mentioned, this card is included in both the Kit go Go and the PDF tutorial and exclusive videos this month.  The last day to get in on the pre-cut kit is tomorrow, March 17th.  Get the details here.  

    The Kit to Go includes the Waves of Inspiration stamp set & dies, the 6 cards kit and videos & PDF tutorial for 11 cards for $74. Message me here to opt in for it; and I'll send you an invoice via PayPal. 

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    Or if you order the Waves of the Ocean collection seen here from me you automatically receive the PDF tutorial and videos.  Make note that the Waves of Inspiration bundle will be in the upcoming Annual catalog but the papers & gems will not.    

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    Here is a photo of more of the cards included:

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    March Specials: 

    Savings are in bloom . Save

    Host codes: FS239K9C

     *click here to order 

    If your order is over $50 you'll receive a free embellishment

    from the Jan-June catalog in your thank you card.

    Email me to opt in for my Waves card kit to go here; it includes the Waves bundle!

    Or the Flowering Fields kit seen here. 

    Waves of the Ocean . Save
      
    Flowering Fields cards Save

    Don't forget about my loyalty rewards! 

    Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!  

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