Update on our move to Bismarck, ND

July 31, 2026

If you haven’t watched my recent videos you may not know that we have moved from Minot, ND to Bismarck, ND this month. It’s been a super busy time of downsizing, selling excess, packing and moving.

Why did we move? Well, there are many reasons but mostly my husband retired and we moved to be closer to our son and other family. It was very difficult to leave our beautiful home but we will love our new home too. Here’s a picture of my office/craft room before I was able to unpack. I’ll share new photos once I’m settled.

In that back doorway is a walk in closet; that will help with storage! I did find a nice L shaped desk and hope to get that set up today; then I can really set up my room.

This is why I’ve been missing in action lately; it’s hard to do both stamping/business and moving/getting settled. So I’m taking a bit of a break in August. Have patience with me; I’ll be back to blogging and videos soon!

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Turtle & Friends Fun Fold swaps

February 4, 2022
Today I have a few special fun fold cards made with the Turtle & Friends bundle seen here. They were for a Flowerbug's Team swap we held last month with an 'Animal Fun Fold' theme.

The first card was made by Paula. Her cute card is called a Double Dutch Door fold.

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I love the rounded corners on her front layer and the sweet background made with images from the Happy Hedgehogs stamp set. She sponged the sky & grass too.

Measurements:
- Evening Evergreen card base 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" tall scored at 5 1/2", and the lower doors piece is 8 1/2" X 3" wide scored at 2 1/8" & 6 3/8"
- White upper stamped layer is 4" X 2 3/4"
- Lower DSP (Pattern Party host) layer is 1 3/4" X 2 3/4
- Granny Apple Green inside is 4" X 5 1/4"
To put this card together you add the scored horizontal piece to the vertical card base and add the inside layer over it.

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Next is a fun fancy fold card made by Marla. I'd forgotten about this unique card fold! It looks like a normal card at first glance.

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But when you lift the front it reveals this!

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She used the Expressions in Ink specialty DSP in the annual catalog for her card front. She also used the Hammered Metal 3D embossing folder for the Garden Green strip.

Measurements:
- Garden Green 2 pieces at 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/2" X 4" piece for the embossed strip
- Whisper White inside is 3 3/4" X 11" scored at 1" & 6"
- Expressions in Ink DSP 4" X 5 1/4"
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It's so fun to see what my Flowerbug's Team members create; we each have our own style and I love that!

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

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All Together & Sunny Sentiments Fun Fold cards kit to go; time limited!

February 4, 2022
We have a new pack of Black & White designer paper out this month! It's called 'All Together' and it's part of the All Together collection of products seen here. Here's what it looks like:

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If you're a fan of Black & White paper like me you will love it! I find adding a pop of color to these monochromatic patterns to be an easy starting point for creating.

I chose to pair this designer paper with our newest In Colors to create my Card Kit to Go for February.

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This 10 card kit features mostly unique fun fold designs in our 2021-23 In Colors of Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Soft Succulent, Evening Evergreen & Polished Pink.

It includes approximately $20 in product & the cards kit for just $28 plus shipping. You'll receive:
- the 10 pre-cut cards, including punched & die-cut pieces
- a share of the new All Together 6 X 6" Black & White DSP
- some Black & White Gingham ribbon
- & some In Color rhinestone jewels
- the free PDF tutorial ($15 value)
You'll need just Black ink and sentiments to finish the cards like mine! I used the Sunny Sentiments stamp set seen here. Add that on at 10% discount! Contact me here for a combined price.

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*This kit is mailed out via Priority Mail at the end of February. Please RSVP by Feb 15th.
- Click here to reserve your kit by Feb 15th. (see below for links to my other kits available this month)
- Click here to get the PDF tutorial.
The PDF tutorial is emailed to you immediately upon payment. Please check your spam folder!

Important!
- If you like pre-cut kits I have two others available this month! I can package them together to save you money on shipping! Click here to see the Ladybug kit and here for the Flowing Flowers kit.
- Choose all three February kits and you can pick out a free Sale-a-Bration choice!!
- Email me here for a combined total.
You will need a paper cutter for your new DSP, adhesives, Black ink and greeting stamps.

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Simple & fun card sketch with Honeybee Home

February 3, 2022

Do you ever use card sketches to get inspired? I love them! I find most of them on Pinterest.

We use card sketches & color combos on my Flowerbug's Team group for challenges & inspiration. It's so fun to see the different projects everyone comes up with. This is the sketch we're using now:

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I used it as inspiration to create this card with the Honeybee Home bundle and the Simply Marbelous designer series paper.

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It's such an easy sketch to use. Some are using card stock, others designer paper and one used ribbon!

My card is Basic Bray with Bumblebee accents. Gray & yellow are beautiful together. In fact one of my bathrooms has these colors!

The Simply Marbelous designer paper was my color inspiration. This 6 X 6" DSP is free with a $50 Stampin' Up! order through the month of February; or while supplies last. See it here.

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On the video I share my tips on placing these 1/4" strips. It's a little tricky but entirely doable!

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The greeting and flower die are placed on a circle die-cut from the Beautiful Shapes dies seen here.

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See this Honeybee Home bundle here. The stamp set has pretty images & greetings and the dies work great as silhouettes!

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