How to use up those DSP strips! Video & free project sheet

July 13, 2026

I shared this pretty card on last week’s Live video. It’s a great way (and easy too) to use up those scraps of DSP you’re saving.

Here I used the Violet Dreams DSP along with the Framed Violets bundle & Highland Heather ink.

I started out with 1/2″ thick strips of DSP and adhered the first to a Peaceful Pine CS layer at an angle. Then simply continue to add more strips leaving a space between each. Trim off the excess on all edges and adhere to a larger Peaceful Pine CS layer.

Adhere to your card base, add a greeting and die-cut accents and you’re done!

I created a free project sheet with photo, measurements and directions. Click here to print it or download it.

And below is the video tutorial for this card and one more using the Violet Dreams suite seen here.

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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Positive Thoughts; This or That?

February 7, 2020

I made two versions of this card; one for a swap and another for a card class. Which do you prefer?

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Purple Posy on the left and Petal Pink on the right.

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Both card bases are Gray Granite. See the Positive Thoughts stamp set here. And the coordinating Nature's Thoughts dies here. Buy both and earn a free Sale-a-Bration choice with your $50 order!

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I did have trouble getting a good photo of the actual colors on this one. I added Petal Pink/Champagne ribbon and Champagne rhinestones to this one. I cannot resist adding these when I can. They're beautiful!

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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

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4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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Pleased as Punch Cards kit to go; bright and springy!

February 6, 2020
For February I chose to feature the new Pleased as Punch designer paper for my cards kit to go. It's bright and springy and coordinates with 4 of our newest punches! The Tulip, Umbrella, Heart Punch pack and new Blossom punches are the four.

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I absolutely love these cards! All of the 5 designs are unique fun fold cards which are always a delight to create and fun for the recipient. Here's a photo of the Pleased as Punch designer paper; available now!

*You do not need to own the punches to complete these cards. They are easy to fussy cut!

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I used the following inks: Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue and Calypso Coral.
This kit to go includes $20 in actual product (before tax & shipping). You're getting the 10 cards kit for just $5.35!

*If you like pre-cut cards you will LOVE my monthly kits to go!

I added the Under My Umbrella bundle for most of my images and greetings. It has wonderful greetings that coordinate perfectly with the umbrella images.

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The cards kit to go includes the following:
- a pre-cut cards kit for 10 fancy fold cards; including die-cuts and many punched pieces
- Free pdf instructions with photos, measurements (to make more), step by step instructions and a supplies list
- 1/2 package of the 12 X 12" Pleased as Punch Designer Series Paper
- 1 full package of the Gingham Gala adhesive-backed rhinestones
- 1 full spool of 5/8" White polka dot tulle ribbon
**You have through February 16th to RSVP for this kit. It's $29 for locals and $36 for long distance and includes Priority Shipping.

If you'd like to add on the Under My Umbrella bundle (above) please let me know. If you do add it on, (or anything else of $30 or more) I will combine shipping AND you get a free Sale-a-Bration choice! See the free items here.

*I am also offering it as a local class this month on February 29th at 10 am at the church. Please RSVP by the 16th to attend.
***Be sure to RSVP by the 16th to get your kit!

It's just $29 for locals and $36 for long distance people with Priority Shipping. Kits should be mailed out at the end of February and the pdf tutorial is emailed.

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*You are subscribing to my monthly card kits but can cancel at any time.

*I can also send you a PayPal invoice for this month's kit. Email me at lagreff60@gmail.com

If you're interested in purchasing only the tutorial it is $15. You can see it here on my Tutorial Shop.
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Pleased as Punch fun fold card

February 5, 2020
I made this card for a recent online swap I participated in. I believe this type of fold is called a 'Joy Fold' card.

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The Pool Party piece is folded in half; the bottom part is under the front flap of the White layer. See measurements below.

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I chose to use the brand new Pleased as Punch designer paper seen here. It coordinates with FOUR of our current punches – amazing! The two hearts on this card are punched directly from the designer paper.

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I love it so much I am featuring it for my February card kit to go. I'll share that with you tomorrow.

Details:
- The hearts are punched from the DSP with the Heart Punch Pack
- The ribbon is the White seam binding on page 25 of the January – June Mini catalog
- the sequins are from the free SAB Metallic Baker's Twine & Sequins combo pack seen here
- the embossing folder is the Coastal Weave 3D embossing folder seen here
Measurements:
- White – 4 1/4" X 8 1/2" scored at 5 1/2"
- Pool Party 3" X 8 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
- So Saffron 2 1/4" X 3 1/2"
- Pleased as Punch DSP 1/4" X 3 1/2"
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Four February Specials just for you besides Sale-a-Braton

and the Product Coordination Release!

1. Earn a ticket in the drawing for each $25 you order online in February for a free Little Ladybug stamp set!

Order online here

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2. All online orders will receive a free pdf cards tutorial in an email.

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3. And if your order is over $55 you'll get a free package of Champagne Rhinestones too (while supplies last)!

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February Host Code is 4CQKPWRV

Order online here

4. Choose any FREE stamp set when you purchase the Starter kit during Sale-a-Bration; of any value! Plus you'll get a free paper trimmer and a 6 X 6 sampler of new Designer Paper! It's just $99 plus tax; shipping is free! Click here to join my awesome Flowerbug's Team!

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