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Baby ‘Swipe’ Technique; two awesome examples!


Our Flowerbug's March swap theme was to use a technique featuring an ink refill.  The projects were incredible! 


Today I'm featuring two cards using a technique called 'Baby Swipe'.  What is it?  It's where you roll up a baby wipe and drop ink refill liquid on the edge and use it to swipe across your paper.  Super fun to try.  

Candace chose to use the Irresistible Blooms bundle and the pretty Naturally Gilded specialty paper seen here.  These items are on the Online Exclusives site and available for a limited time.  

Her colors include Petal Pink, Soft Sea Foam and Flirty Flamingo.  This specialty DSP works wonderfully for this because the surface is glossy. Once you're done adding ink use a tissue or soft cloth to wipe away the excess ink.  It will not adhere to the foil areas.  

She used Copper embossing powder on her flower, leaves and greeting.  The texture is from the new Basics 3D embossing folder pack.  These are currently out of stock but will be back in May or earlier. 

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Next is a gorgeous scenic card made by Brenda. She also chose to use one of the new Online Exclusive products; the Rhino Ready bundle. 

She used the same embossing folder on the Cajun Craze layer and die-cut a window using the Diorama dies seen here.  I think her scene is stunning!   

I believe her colors are Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight and Petal Pink for her sunset/baby swipe technique.  

Those trees and rhino dies are all from the Rhino Ready bundle seen here.  

Below I demonstrate the baby 'wipe' technique. Click here or on the photo below to watch.

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  • Velvet Meadow gatefold card with video & free project sheet


    This is another card we made at my July card clubs. It features the Velvet Meadow specialty DSP seen here.

    It’s a simple gatefold card. I matched most of the DSP so it created a full panel on the front. This DSP has fussy or flocked areas on it. It does feel velvety!

    I also used the new Exciting Times punch bundle for the center. You can see it here.

    Here’s what the inside looks like. I added a strip of the DSP along with the white for stamping and signing. Then added a skinny divider of Bubble Bath for a little accent color.

    My colors include Berry Burst, Bubble Bath and Peaceful Pine.

    I created a free project sheet for this card; click here to download or print it. Remember it’s a great idea to save these on your computer for easy access.

    The video tutorial for this card and one more neat fun fold is below. Thanks for popping in today!

    August Specials:

    Get this PDF FREE with any online order in August!

    As of tomorrow you can redeem this beautiful specialty DSP with any $75 purchase!
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  • Update on our move to Bismarck, ND


    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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  • Stunning Crossover Fun-fold card with Lily of the Valley


    This pretty card was made at my July card clubs. It has an elegant feel to it with the mostly white color combo.

    My colors here are White with Hydrangea Hue and Granny Apple Green. I colored the Lily of the Valley die-cuts with both Blends markers and tried the new Shimmer Brushes too. The gorgeous textured layers are made with the Floral Spray 3D embossing folder; it’s back in stock now! See it here.

    Look closely at the layers in my photo above and note how the upper left piece tucks under the right lower piece. That’s why it’s called a crossover fold; it actually locks together to lay mostly flat. You can see how it’s made in the video below.

    I gave my club gals a choice of using the Barely Blush or the Hydrangea hue colors. Which would you choose?

    Besides the video I also made a free project sheet for you with measurements and step by step directions. Click here to print or download it.

    The Lily of the Valley bundle is so pretty; I’m sure you’ve been seeing samples with it everywhere. See it here online.

    One piece of White 8 1/2″ X 11″ card stock is needed for the card base and the other layers needed for this card but it’s well worth it!

    Below is the video for this fun fold card and one more too. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel when you’re there.

    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:

    You can see the Spooky Season suite here.

    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

    We have two new kits in our Kit Collection:

    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.

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

    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

    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.

    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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