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:

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.

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

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

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!

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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Dainty Delight swap with a few new colors!

April 25, 2023
Here's my swap for our Flowerbug's 'Fancy Border' theme. I chose to use the returning color 'Berry Burst' with Black & White.

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The embossing folder is called Painted Texture 3D; you can see it here.

Tip: Need thread or twine to add to your card? I used thread from our White 3/4" Frayed Ribbon under my greeting. I simply pulled one thread from the ribbon end, smoothed it out with my fingers, and would it into a circle.

The flower & leaves die-cuts are from the Dainty Delight bundle; as well as the pretty greeting. See it here. The stamp set & dies are carrying over into the new Annual Catalog however they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.

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I used two NEW products on this card. Can you spot them?

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New items:
1. A few flowers are in one of our newest In Colors – Moody Mauve.
2. The greeting die-cut is from the new Timeless Arrangements.
See the Basic Border dies here: I love these dies; they're so versatile. I'm so glad they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

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See the 2023 Last Chance list here

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Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

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Two pretty ‘Fancy Border’ card swaps by my Flowerbugs

April 24, 2023

Here are the last two swap cards made by my Flowerbug's Team for our 'Fancy Borders' swap in April.

This first card was made by Sharon. She used the Textured Chic DSP (retired/sold out) and the Around the Bend bundle seen here.

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Love the multiple curvy scalloped borders!! Her colors include Petal Pink, Soft Succulent and Calypso Coral. She also used the Two-Tone Flora bundle seen here. This is returning in the new catalog but it will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.

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Next is a white on white card made by Ginny. What an elegant card!

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She used the Fern 3D folder and two sets of dies – Border Basics and Stylish Shapes. Simple & gorgeous.

See the Basic Border dies here: I love these dies; they're so versatile. I'm so glad they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

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See the 2023 Last Chance list here

*current host code: DAZNHPH2

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

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Two more ideas with the Border Basics dies

April 21, 2023

Continuing on to share team swaps featuring fancy borders here is a unique card made by Paula. I would never have thought of this!

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She used the Abigail Rose Designer Paper for her card front and the Basic Border dies for her lower edge. The retiring Harvest dies seen here(discounted to $15.20 from $38) are the flowers on the front. She cut the front flap with the dies as well as the back card base! So cool!

The front flap is 2 5/8" wide. Her card stock is Crumb Cake. Love the brass butterflies inside!

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Next is a pretty card made by Mary using the Sending Smiles bundle. The stamp set & dies are carrying over into the new Annual catalog but they will no longer be a bundle at 10% off.

She used the same exact die as Paula did above; the Basic Border dies are wonderful!

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Her colors include Fresh Freesia, Navy, Granny Apple Green and Daffodil Delight. She also used the pretty Brass Butterflies on her card front.

The Designer Paper is the Hues of Happiness DSP from the Annual Catalog but it's sold out now.

See the Basic Border dies here: I love these dies; they're so versatile. Luckily they are carrying over into the new Annual catalog.

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April Specials:

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See the 2023 Last Chance list here

*current host code: DAZNHPH2

Get a free specialty paper sampler with online orders over $55 using a host code above plus an embellishment if your order is over $100

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Earn free products with my loyalty rewards!

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