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2 more Botanical Layers card ideas!

Once I started I couldn't seem to stop creating with the Botanical Layers stamp set.  I made this card for an online swap:

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It's a Dutch door monochromatic card in Orchid Oasis.  Do you like these type of cards as much as I do?  I find cards with one main color very soothing to the eye and just plain pretty!  

I stamped the main image multiple times without reinking.  I love that about our inks; you can get multiple hues with one color. 

Details:

• The card front opens at the bottom only.  
• I used the Stitched Greenery die for the inside White layer.  
• There is a half circle of Orchid Oasis ombre glimmer paper at the top with the bow.  
• The tag is from the Tea Cup dies; the greeting is from the Cup of Tea stamp set. 

Measurements:

• Card base 5 1/2" X8 1/2"; score at 4 1/4" then trim off at 2 3/4" up to the top of the card.  Save this piece for the front layer
• Front layer (cut from the card base) is 2 3/4" X 4"
• White front is 2 1/2" X 3 3/4"; inside is 4" X 5 1/4" 

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This next card was made with the Inked Block technique. 

Here's how:

• I colored an 'H' block with Stampin' Write markers in Starry Sky, Orchid Oasis & Tahitian Tide. 
• Then I spritzed alcohol on it (you can use water; alcohol dries faster) and pressed it onto my White CS and let it dry. 
• Lay a piece of copy paper over it and set something heavy on it so it dries flat. 

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After it's dry I stamped the botanical image in Starry Sky ink and used the Timeworn Type embossing folder.  

The greeting is also from the Botanical Layers set; the die-cut is from the All That dies. 

You can see a video on this technique here. 

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• Beautiful Floral card kit to go; or choose the tutorial option. While supplies last

  July 22, 2026

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  The Violet Dreams designer paper is the star of these pretty cards for my August card kit to go. If you love purple this kit is for you!

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  All but one card of the 5 designs are fun fold layouts. This floral themed designer paper includes a sheet of pre-cut ephemera which makes creating a breeze. I added the Fresh Freesia ribbon and rhinestone gems and include them in the kit to go.

  I design my card kits specifically to make them easy to finish; you need a few inks and stamped greetings. You will need to cut your new designer paper using my tutorial as a guide. Everything else is pre-cut for you; perfect for easy crafting!

  Choose from the pre-cut kit to go which includes approximately $20 in product plus the 10 pre-cut cards and PDF tutorial for $33. Click here.

  Or choose the PDF tutorial for $17. Click here for that option.

  The tutorial is emailed to you immediately after purchase. The kit to go is mailed out mid August.

  I have many kits available and some are discounted; check them all out here.

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• Check out this neat Botanical Expressions fun fold card

  July 20, 2026

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  I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It features a new die from the Online store called Botanical Expressions:

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  You can see a glimpse of the die in the photo above. It cuts the leaves out but not the edge, so you can make the leaf element as wide as you’d like. See this die here.

  My colors include White with Peaceful Pine. The designer paper is the Moonlit Flora DSP seen here. The greeting tag is from the Scalloped Blooms dies. I’ve been using the greeting tags in this set of dies a lot.

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  This card fold is what I’m calling a Vertical Book-binding Z-fold.

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  The greeting and butterflies are from the Fern & Flora bundle seen here

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  Here’s the free project sheet for this card with measurements & directions. Click here.

  And below is the video showing you how to assemble this card plus my newest tutorials & card kits to go.

  Don’t forget about the July Specials!

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  July Stampin’ Up! specials:

  There are new Online Exclusives out this month! They include florals, Fall, Halloween and Christmas! See them all here.

  Here are a few links & graphics of two of the suites:

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  You can see the Spooky Season suite here.

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  See all of our Christmas products here!

  Our newest Product of the Month is this beautiful Begonia Belle stamp set: It’s just $5 once you hit the $75 mark in your shopping cart!
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  We have two new kits in our Kit Collection:

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  The Gilded Gallery card kit can be seen here. It’s $25, makes 10 cards with envelopes and includes a beautiful stamp set and ink spot.

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  The other kit is a fun scrapbook album called Daisy Days:

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  See it here. It includes the following:

  DETAILS
  – Makes 1 album with 28 pages
  – Album size: 7-3/4″ x 7″ x 1-7/8″
  – Page size: 6.5″ x 6″
  – Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
  – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

  – Step-by-step instructions
  – Precut images and sentiments
  – Printed pockets
  – Acetate sheets
  – Adhesive

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  And lastly is the new Welcome box!

  This is super exciting news! All first-time demonstrators (beginning July 1, 2026) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community.

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  Here is a video that shows what’s inside. But here are the details:

  What’s Inside the Welcome Box

  • A handwritten welcome letter from Sara
  • Stampin’ Up!-branded swag:
    • Pen
    • Pop-up pencil case
    • Pop-up waste basket
  • An exclusive card kit including:
    • Kit-sized stamp set
    • Full-size clear block
    • Classic Stampin’ Spot
    • Supplies to create eight “hello” cards

  Here’s the link to join my Team; it’s just $99 and you can choose up to $125 in products of your choice!

  Important Notes

  • The Welcome Box is exclusive to first-time demonstrators. Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone joining for the first time will receive a Welcome Box.
  • Current demonstrators have a one-time opportunity to order a Welcome Box after it launches. See below for details.
  • Rejoining demonstrators will receive all other joining perks (including the coupon code) but not a Welcome Box.

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• Another sample using DSP strips; the pretty Velvet Meadow DSP

  July 16, 2026

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  I shared a card using a strips technique a few days ago and wanted to share the card that inspired it today.

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  Here are the products I used: Velvet Meadow DSP, Bubble Bath, Berry Burst & Peaceful Pine CS. The greeting is from the Flowering Meadow stamp set and the scalloped tags are from the Scalloped Blooms dies seen here.

  When using up your strips you can adhere them diagonally across your card stock, leaving a small space between each. Once this CS is filled in, trim off the excess on the edges.

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  The Velvet Meadow specialty paper has a fuzzy, flocked feel to the flowers and some leaves. It’s luxurious! Check it out here.
  I fussy cut the flower and leaves to add to the greeting.

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  July Stampin’ Up! specials:

  There are new Online Exclusives out this month! They include florals, Fall, Halloween and Christmas! See them all here.

  Here are a few links & graphics of two of the suites:

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  You can see the Spooky Season suite here.

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  See all of our Christmas products here!

  Our newest Product of the Month is this beautiful Begonia Belle stamp set: It’s just $5 once you hit the $75 mark in your shopping cart!
  See it here

  Save

  We have two new kits in our Kit Collection:

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  The Gilded Gallery card kit can be seen here. It’s $25, makes 10 cards with envelopes and includes a beautiful stamp set and ink spot.

  Save

  The other kit is a fun scrapbook album called Daisy Days:

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  See it here. It includes the following:

  DETAILS
  – Makes 1 album with 28 pages
  – Album size: 7-3/4″ x 7″ x 1-7/8″
  – Page size: 6.5″ x 6″
  – Colors: Blueberry Bushel, Crisp Cantaloupe, Crushed Curry, Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger
  – Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

  – Step-by-step instructions
  – Precut images and sentiments
  – Printed pockets
  – Acetate sheets
  – Adhesive

  Save

  And lastly is the new Welcome box!

  This is super exciting news! All first-time demonstrators (beginning July 1, 2026) will receive a surprise Welcome Box—a gesture of appreciation and a warm welcome into the global Stampin’ Up! creative community.

  Save

  Here is a video that shows what’s inside. But here are the details:

  What’s Inside the Welcome Box

  • A handwritten welcome letter from Sara
  • Stampin’ Up!-branded swag:
    • Pen
    • Pop-up pencil case
    • Pop-up waste basket
  • An exclusive card kit including:
    • Kit-sized stamp set
    • Full-size clear block
    • Classic Stampin’ Spot
    • Supplies to create eight “hello” cards

  Here’s the link to join my Team; it’s just $99 and you can choose up to $125 in products of your choice!

  Important Notes

  • The Welcome Box is exclusive to first-time demonstrators. Beginning July 1, 2026, anyone joining for the first time will receive a Welcome Box.
  • Current demonstrators have a one-time opportunity to order a Welcome Box after it launches. See below for details.
  • Rejoining demonstrators will receive all other joining perks (including the coupon code) but not a Welcome Box.

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