Beautiful Balloons ‘latch’ fun fold card; new products in the Annual Catalog

May 5, 2023

I've sure been enjoying playing with new products from the new Annual Catalog by Stampin' Up! The Bright & Beautiful suite is one we could pre-order early as a Demonstrator.

Here's one of my recent projects:

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I made it with my Flowerbug's Team on our monthly Zoom gathering. It was a mystery card designed by Candace.

My colors include Fresh Freesia, Blueberry Bushel and white.

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I placed the top panel on the left edge of the front card fold, adding Dimensionals to just the very left edge. It allows the right fold to 'latch' and hold the card closed. Below is a photo showing how the right side 'catches' under the front panel.

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Measurements are:

Card base 5 ½” X 7 ¼” scored at 4 ¼”
left panel 4 ¼” square score on one side at 1”
front panel 2 ½” X 3 ½”
Basic White 4” X 5 ¼”(inside) & front is 2 ¼” X 3 ¼”
Portrait DSP 2 ¾” X 5 ¼”
Portrait DSP; same or different 3” X 4”

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All of these products are now available in the new Annual Catalog. If you don't have a local demonstrator let me know; I'll send you one for just $5. If you order from me online first I'll send it free!

Remember that my new catalog designer paper share is still open for a limited time. Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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May Specials:

*current host code: CNSGEFEE

Get a free updated cardstock color sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code.

Offer good through May 17th

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My new catalog designer paper share is open for a limited time.

Get 80 sheets of 6 X 6" DSP – all from the new catalog for just $28.50 plus shipping. Reserve your spot here.

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

Click here to download yours and earn a $50 shopping spree!

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

July 22, 2026

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
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!
See it here

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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
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:

Save

You can see the Spooky Season suite here.

Save

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:

Save

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:

Save

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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