Fantastic Team swaps with Botanical Textures suite

May 16, 2025

Today I have three fantastic swaps made by my Flowerbug's Team; all featuring the Botanical Textures suite from our online store. Did you know we have a huge selection of items that are not seen in any printed catalog? They're called Online Exclusives and you can see them all here.

This first card was made by Kim for her Card Club swap. I had to share it with you because I thought it was so neat. She used Black, White and Lemon Lime Twist.

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Her stamped images are from the Textured Notes stamp set. The cute hexagon gems are new and seen in our 2025-26 Annual Catalog.

Next is a fabulous fancy fold card made by Rita. She also used this same Botanical Textures DSP along with Petunia Pop card stock.

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She used the Bright Borders stamp set and the To the Point punch. This punch has been out of stock for months! I hope it comes back soon. It is expected around June 2nd.

Here's the view when it's open:

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The card base is 11" X 5 1/2". It's scored at 1 3/4", 3 1/2", 5 1/4" & 7". Then it's trimmed horizontally at 1" from the upper and lower edges but only from the 1 3/4" and 5 1/4" score lines.

The DSP is 6 3/4" X 5 1/4".

It looks like she adhered the DSP and then cut the slits open with a paper trimmer. So cool! No difficulty measuring your layers when you do it this way.

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Lastly today is Ginny's card made with the Woven Textures DSP and the Textured Notes bundle. I love these products; one of my favorites from the online store!

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Her colors include Early Espresso and Crumb Cake. She used five different dies from the Textured Notes dies! I especially like the frame in the center, highlighting that pretty DSP.

Below is the inside view stamped with textural images from the Textured Notes stamp set.

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New Home Decor kits are available!

March 20, 2026
This month the newest kits feature home decor items! They’re something different that might appeal to those who aren’t into card making.

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The Standing Easels seen here are made to showcase creations from the coordinating Radiant Reminders and Every Little Thing Kits (sold separately). These are also great for your handmade cards, photos, stamped art, and favorite quotes.

Details:

3 easel clipboards: 1 small and 2 large
- Small clipboard: 4-3/4″ x 6-3/4″
- Large clipboard: 6″ x 8″
Here are the other two kits that coordinate with the easels:

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Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit seen here. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room. It makes 3 displays.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper images
- Printed labels
- Includes gold foil
- Adhesive
The last new home decor kit released this month is called The Every Little Thing kit and can be seen here.

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Create three DIY floral and nature-inspired paper artworks with the Every Little Thing Kit. Featuring magnolias, tulips, mountains, and a bird, each piece includes uplifting sentiment stamps to brighten your home. It makes 3 pieces of layered artwork.

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
- Every Little Thing Stamp Set
- Clear stamp block
- Secret Sea Classic Stampin’ Spot
- Step-by-step instructions
- Precut paper pieces
- Adhesive
Here’s the stamp set included:

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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:

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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.

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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.
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Here’s a link to my sketches board on Pinterest. I hope you find some to be inspired by!

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Another version of the Triple Flap fun fold card with Easter Joy DSP

March 17, 2026

Today I’m sharing Jacki’s amazing card swap from our Team’s February swap.

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She used Pretty in Pink with Crumb Cake and the Easter Joy Specialty designer paper. The fun dies in Crumb Cake are from the Swirled Designs bundle seen here.

This is what it looks like when you open the left flap:

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And here is the card fully opened:

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Isn’t it neat?! I loved it so much I had to case this fold. I shared my version yesterday. See it here.
I also shared a free project sheet with measurements on yesterday’s post.

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What a special and fun card she made! Thanks Jacki!

March Specials!

March Product of the Month is the Notes of Spring stamp set!

It’s just $5 with a $75 purchase.

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Get my March PDF free with any Online purchase!

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NEW Online Exclusives are here!

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