Gatefold Velvet Meadow arches card

July 9, 2026

Here’s another neat card sample featuring the Velvet Meadow suite:

Gatefold cards are a great way to use your pretty designer series paper. Each side measures 1 7/8″ X 5 1/4″. I stamped the pretty flowers from the Flowering Meadow bundle seen here on the White arch die-cut; then layered it on the next size larger Peaceful Pine arch die-cut.

The Arches dies are out of stock currently but will be back.

I stamped the flowers in Bubble Bath, Berry Burst and Peaceful Pine ink. The greeting is stamped on a strip of White that is layered on the Velvet specialty paper in Bubble Bath color. A pretty but easy card.

Here’s what the open view looks like:

The color combinations Stampin’ Up! comes up with in their designer paper continues to amaze me. They make it so easy to make beautiful, coordinating projects. Our color families and the matching products is what drew me to Stampin’ Up! over 21 years ago and is still one of my favorite things about them.

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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Quick & easy card layout to make multiples of; with measurements & free project sheet

October 5, 2026

I shared multiple cards using this neat layout on last week’s video. I was inspired by a card I received from my friend & team member Judith.

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The designer paper is called Autumn Opulence and can be seen here. This specialty pack includes two pages of coordinating printed die-cuts.

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I think this layout is a great way to use your designer paper. You can get lots from each sheet and make multiple cards quickly.

The greeting is from the Radiant Sunflowers stamp set.

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I used Pecan Pie, Cajun Craze and Vanilla for my colors. That textured layer is made with the Softly Woven embossing folder seen here.

I created a free project sheet for this card; it includes measurements, supplies list and directions. Click here to download or print it.

Below is the video tutorial for this card. I’ll share the other two cards soon.

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Quick Christmas cards in a kit or PDF tutorial

October 2, 2026

I created these eye catching cards as one of my October kits to go. They’re so fun and easy to make because this is a non-stamping kit!

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They use a few of the new products in our 2026 Holiday catalog by Stampin’ Up!

This kit includes shares of the Season of Celebration ephemera pack, the Creative Celebrations 6 X 6″ DSP, Red & White Baker’s Twine and a Festive Flecks cards & envelopes pack. You’ll also receive the PDF tutorial too! There is $20 in product in this kit!

This kit is $32 plus shipping. See it here. Or choose the PDF tutorial for $17; see that here. This tutorial is sent to you immediately after payment.

This kit will be mailed out at the end of October in plenty of time to create for Christmas. I will be offering one more new Christmas cards kit next week; so stay tuned.

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See all of my kits and tutorials here.

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Exclusive Virtual Card Retreat opportunity! October 1st & 2nd

September 29, 2026

Experience the joy of crafting when you join this two-day virtual retreat for people who love card making and community.

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During the retreat, you’ll build creative confidence as you make 15 beautiful, technique-focused cards and craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff using the 2026 October Card Retreat kit. We’ll even have some fun giveaways!

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It’s $165 for the products and the virtual class and you earn product credits on this purchase too! See it here.

What’s included in the Virtual Card Retreat:
– Card making supplies for 15 cards: This kit includes two stamp sets, one die set, Designer Series Paper and Two-Tone Cardstock with cut guidelines printed on the back, printed precut images, embellishments, envelopes, Basic White Cardstock, and one sheet of gold foil paper. (See the Additional Supplies List below for products you will need to complete the retreat projects; you may already have some of these supplies in your craft stash.)
– Access to a crafting community: This kit also includes a card with a personalized link to the exclusive Facebook group where we’ll host the event. In our exclusive retreat Facebook group, you can meet and connect with fellow crafters, ask our talented Stampin’ Up! staff all your questions, share your progress, learn from other creative people, and get motivated by the amazing community.
– Craft along with live instruction: During the retreat, we’ll stream LIVE on Facebook and have presentations by Stampin’ Up! staff, including CEO Sara Douglass. The retreat will be recorded and available for replay in the Facebook group so you can watch later and craft at your own pace.
– Detailed instructions: You can download step-by-step project instructions before the event. Reference these instructions as you craft or use them after the retreat is over.

These products are exclusive to this class and not available separately.

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Even if you don’t have the products in time to join this class on October 1st & 2nd it’s recorded so you can access the link anytime afterwards.

Tip: When purchasing this class add on a Product of the Month before you check out!

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