Tools & Techniques – Flowerbugs Inkspot

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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Free Shipping starts today! Get an extra $10 in rewards with me. Adorable Tractor & Co card

July 23, 2025
Today starts the Free Shipping promotion that lasts for 3 days! And I'm adding on to your rewards too!

When you order $75 in product from me you'll receive an extra bonus of $10 in product rewards. Here's how it works:
- Once your order reaches the $75 mark (before tax) the free shipping will kick in.
- You'll automatically receive 10% product rewards from Stampin' Up!
- I'll gift you an extra $10 in rewards to your online account. *you must opt in for both contact and gift rewards though.
- You'll have up to a year to redeem these rewards.
- You'll also receive a gift of a DSP sampler from me as well (see details below).
Shop online here.

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Look at this super cute tractor card Candace made! This bundle has some amazing pieces in it.

This new Tractor & Co bundle is from our Online store and can be found here.

Here's the inside view where you can see how she trimmed a portion of her card front away to create the window effect. *She'd normally stamp or add to the inside but she had to rush to get them mailed out in time.

Measurements:
- White card base 11" X 4 1/4" score at 5 1/2". Trim away 1 3/8" from the center
- Navy layers – top is 5 1/4" X 1 3/8", lower is 5 1/4" X 1 1/4"
- White torn edge 5" X 1"
- scraps for tractor & tree die-cuts
Her colors & sponging are amazing as usual. She used Silver foil for her tire rims and clear rhinestones for the starry sky.

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July Specials:

New Online Exclusives are here! Click here

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Encircled with Love meets Extraordinary Washi tape – video & free project sheet too!

July 22, 2025
Here is one of the cards I shared on last week's Live video:

There are quite a few products involved for such a simple card:
- Encircled with Love stamp set
- 2 circle punches – 1 3/4" & the new 1 7/8" circle punch
- Banner dies seen here
- Extraordinary Washi Tape & coordinating die-cut seen here
- Eyelet Embossing folder
I have two versions to share with you; which do you prefer?

Fresh Freesia/Petunia Pop/Lost Lagoon or Strawberry Slush/Flirty Flamingo/Old Olive?

The Extraordinary Washi Tape has been out of stock for awhile now; it should be back this week! See it here.

Here's the free project sheet for these cards: Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Encircled with Love Banner cards

Below is the video tutorial for this card and one for a shaker card tutorial. Watch to get the tips for success on making shaker cards!

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Best Tips for successful Shaker Cards with video tutorial!

July 21, 2025

Who wouldn't like to receive a shaker card?! They're fun, shakable and hard to resist playing with.

I made a bunch of these for our July Team card swap featuring 'window sheets'. I love the fact that I could get multiple, colorful die-cut flowers with the Extraordinary Floral Washi Tape and the coordinating die-cut. Just add it to another piece of cardstock and die-cut. So fast & EASY!

Notice the sponged green designer paper above. That is the Irresistible Designs 12" DSP seen here. I added Olive ink to it with a Blending Brush; the printed embossed designs 'resist' the ink. Pretty cool!

I used the Paper Tags stamp set – stamping the greeting directly onto the window sheet with Black Stazon ink. Then I turned it over to add a bit of Flirty Flamingo blends marker on the 'celebrate' part.

My colors include Flirty Flamingo, Old Olive and White for a fresh floral card design. Want to know the steps to achieve a shaker card? Best to grab the free project sheet below or watch the video tutorial.

Here's the free project sheet with measurements for you. Click on the following link to print or download it. Download Paper Tags Shaker Card

Below is the video tutorial for this neat shaker card. Watch to get the tips for success on making one plus another pretty card featuring the Extraordinary Floral washi tape.

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