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Fun Fold Cards with Flowering Foils specialty DSP

There's a simple way to change up a white foil accented paper into colored foil paper.  With the direct to ink technique.  'What's that?'  It's where you tap or rub the ink pad directly onto your paper.  Yes; you can do that! Look at these cards that feature the Flowering Foils specialty designer series paper.  This gorgeous paper is still in stock and it's FREE with any $50 order! 

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All but the bottom right card has been 'inked' with a water based ink pad.  On the upper left is Calypso Coral, the top right is Black memento and the bottom left is Bermuda Bay and Pool Party. 

I showed this technique on one of my latest Facebook Live videos.  I have one each Tuesday at 11 am CT here. You can see it below. 

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Details:

• So Sentimental Bundle for stamps and die-cut
• Flowering Foils designer paper seen here (free with any $50 order in March; while supplies last)
• Detailed Trio punch
• Copper and Silver foil paper
• 1/4" crinkled white ribbon is colored with Blends markers

Measurements: 

• Main card is 4 1/4" X 9" scored at 5 1/2"
• Left DSP is 4" X 3 1/8", Right DSP is 4" X 1 7/8"
• punched layer is 2 1/2" X 3", larger layer is 2 3/4 X 3 1/4"

 

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Four March Specials besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release seen here!

March host code is 4J7C9GFY 

1. All online orders will receive a free Mountain View pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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2. If your order is over $55 you'll get a Sale-a-Bration paper sampler and metallic cards & envelopes kit!  A great start to beautiful card making. 

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March host code is 4J7C9GFY

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3. THE Best deal! Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper!  It's just $99 plus tax and you can choose $125 in products with free shipping! Be either a 'Happy Shopper' and enjoy the discount or make extra spending money.

Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team! 

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4. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in March for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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• Springtime Scenes card with video & free project sheet

  March 23, 2026

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  I shared this card last week with a video and a free project sheet. Think of using any designer paper you own. It’s a great layout!

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  I chose the Easter Joy Specialty paper inspired me with the color theme. Shy Shamrock with Balmy Blue & White. Unusual but it sure works!

  It’s a simple ‘fold back’ fun fold where you add one extra score line at 2 3/4″ to this 11″ X 4 1/4″ card base. Of course it’s scored in half at 5 1/2″ as well. I cut the Balmy Blue layer to perfectly layer onto the inside White. It gives the illusion of multiple layers.

  That pretty die-cut leaf is from the Pleasant Patterns specialty paper seen here. For my stamps & the leaf die I used the Springtime Scenes bundle seen here. I love this set with the neat dies and stamps.

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  Here’s the free project sheet for this card. Click here to print or download it.

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  If you’d like to see how to assemble this card please watch the video below. And don’t forget to follow me on my YouTube Channel here.

  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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• New Home Decor kits are available!

  March 20, 2026

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  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

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  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!

  March Specials!

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

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