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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.

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.

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.

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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Matchbook Cards on tonight’s FB Live! An easy fun fold showing off your DSP

March 28, 2022
We made these neat fun fold 'matchbook' cards on Facebook Live last week. They're so neat and really show off your DSP.

Does it remind you of the old fashioned books of matches? See how it tucks in to the bottom flap?

I am featuring the Flowering Tulips stamp set & Flowering Fields designer series paper here. It's so pretty and spring-like.

The Live video is at 7:30 pm CT here on my Facebook page. If you aren't following me yet, be sure to do that so you don't miss the 6 videos I do each month.

The 2nd & 4th Monday night videos are 'Stamp with Me' videos where I encourage you to prep your pieces and create right along with me. I share the measurements & supplies needed a day or two ahead of time on my FB page here. Of course you can choose to watch first and make yours later too.

Here's a photo of them laying flat. My colors include Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Old Olive on the left card. The card on the right is Fresh Freesia, Rich Razzleberry & Shaded Spruce.

The dies for the greetings are the Layering Circles, Tasteful Labels and Beautiful Shapes dies.

Measurements:
- Card base 4 1/4" X 6 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
- DSP 3 3/4" X 5 3/4" scored at 4 5/8", 3/4" X 4" lower strip
- CS layer 4" X 5"
- White inside 3 3/4" X 4 1/2"
Share your version on this link by April 10th to get in on Prize Patrol.

Click on the photo below to watch the video.

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Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out.

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Striking card swaps; Black & White with a ‘Pop’ of color

March 25, 2022
Our Flowerbug's Team swap theme in March was to make a Black & White card with a pop of color. I'm proud to share the cards my talented gals made in today's post.

First is Candy's card featuring Melon Mambo as her pop of color.

Details:
- She used the Happiest of Birthdays (retiring) & Dragonfly Dreams stamp sets
- Lots of Stitched Rectangle die-cuts!
- Black CS is 5 1/4" X 4"
- DSP is 5" X 2 1/4" Pattern Party host paper in the Annual Catalog (retiring!)
- White 3/4" frayed ribbon from the Jan-June catalog
- Her dragonfly is punched using the Dragonflies punch (in a bundle now at 10% off)
Next is Karen's card featuring Granny Apple Green.

Details:
- She used the Scalloped Contour and Artistic dies
- She offset the same size Black & White scalloped die-cut!
- the ribbon is gingham; it carried over from the Holiday catalog
- Her DSP is 4" X 5 1/4" & is also the Pattern Party host paper – retiring now!
- the bling is Iridescent Rhinestone gems
Next is Karen G's card featuring Polished Pink:

Details:
- Butterfly dies are from the Brilliant Wing dies in the Annual Catalog
- DSP is 3 3/4" X 5" and is Pattern Party host paper
- Black CS is 4" X 5 1/4" & aa 3/4" X 4" strip, White strip is 1/2" X 3 3/4" strip, Circle is 2 3/8"
Next is Paula's striking card with Real Red & Granny Apple Green.

Details:
- She used the Medium daisy punch with Real Red CS & Vellum layering designs
- The designer paper is also Pattern Party host paper!
- She cut the Black & DSP paper into those points using the Basic Borders dies
- The double oval punch was used for her greeting layers, sprig & Medium Daisy punch too.
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Rainbow of Happiness in Black & White with a ‘pop’ of color!

March 24, 2022
I saw a similar card using the Rainbow of Happiness that was in Black & pink and I knew it would be perfect for my Flowerbug's Team swap this month. The theme was Black & White with a 'pop' of color.

I chose to use Magenta Madness. It's retiring this month and available here while supplies last.

I stamped the three rainbows in Black Memento ink using my Stamparatus. Making multiple cards with the Stamparatus is THE BEST WAY! There's no guessing with stamp placement.

Details:
- The stamps (hearts, rainbows & greeting) and cloud die-cuts are all from the Rainbow of Happiness bundle seen here.
- I stamped 'thank you' on scraps of Magenta Madness and punched it out with our Double Oval punch for the rainbow center.
- The designer paper in Black & White is from the All Together 6 X 6" pack seen here.
- The gems are the 2021-23 In Color jewels seen here.
- The Magenta Madness patterned paper is part of the 6X 6" DSP pack seen here.
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The Last Chance list is out!

Tons of items from the 2021-22 Annual Catalog are retiring and many are deeply discounted from 20-50% off.

Remember that these items are while supplies last and may run out.

Click here to see it all online along with the discounts.

Host codes: FS239K9C

*click here to order

If your order is over $50 you'll receive free Waves jewels and 3 hand made cards from me.

Don't forget about my loyalty rewards!

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