July 2026 - Monthly Creative Recap!

A recap of my lives from the month of July 2026! Now you can find them all with their YouTube links in one place - Enjoy!

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/YPFfTzAL160

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/3Ea2fzQa3yk

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/_VkPwtDT8NM

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/SpMkOkzpTEg

You Tube link - https://youtu.be/e_sVaOjYEeg

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/Glqc6DooOBw

You Tube Link - https://youtu.be/pWuNJpju5UY

You Tube link - https://youtu.be/UY6qyxLJekw

ou Tube Link - https://youtu.be/ZufVdImznkU

If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for July 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping ~

Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - All Aflutter Bundle

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Sharing another one of my favorite bundles - All Aflutter.  Once you start playing with this bundle you don't want to stop.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

All Aflutter

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: All Aflutter Bundle (167570); Banner Sayings Bundle (167051)

·       Cardstock (CS) and Paper (DSP): Hydrangea Hue (167687); Basic White (166780); Golden Glow (167685); Barely Blush (167689); Basic Gray (121044); 2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery Designer Series Paper (DSP) (168218)

·       Stamp Pads: Basic Gray (149165); VersaMark (102283)

·       Tools: Basics WOW! Embossing Powder (165679); Heat Tool (129053); Rhinestones Basic Jewels (144220)

·       Miscellaneous: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Hydrangea Hue: 8 ½” x 5 ½” + 3” x 3”

·       Basic White: 5 ¼” x 4”

·       Golden Glow: 3” x 3”

·       Barely Blush: 3” x 3”

·       Basic Gray: 3” x 1”

·       2026-2028 In Color Gingham Gallery DSP: 3 ¾” x 1 ½”, one each of three colors: Hydrangea Hue, Golden Glow, and Barely Blush

 Instructions:

 1.    Score the Hydrangea Hue card base on the long side a 4 ¼” and fold.

2.    Attach the Basic White layer to the card front using Stampin’ SEAL.

3.    Attach the three pieces of Designer Series Paper to the card as shown using Stampin’ SEAL.

4.    Stamp the butterfly image on the (3) 3 x 3 pieces of colored cardstock using Basic Gray ink.

5.    Punch out the butterflies using the coordinating Butterfly Punch and attach them on the matching colors on the card front using liquid glue.

6.    Stamp the sentiment from Banner Sayings on the Basic Gray cardstock strip using VersaMark. Sprinkle white embossing powder on the sentiment and shake off excess. Heat emboss the sentiment.

7.    Punch the sentiment using the Three Banner punch.

8.    Add three rhinestones to card to finish. 

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for August 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, 

Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - July 2026 - Hooray for Birthdays

Welcome to our Paper Pumpkin Possibilities blog hop!!!  I am so excited to be a part of this team of hoppers sharing alternative designs for each month's Paper Pumpkin kit.  This month's kit is all about the July 2026 "Hooray for Birthdays" kit!!  Hopefully what we show will inspire you.  Be sure to hop all the way through to see what this amazing team has come up with!

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Another super fun kit - and the kit starts out a fun-fold cards - so instead of me going to a fun-fold - I went back to regular A2 bases.  One of the best things about this kit is the abundance of flowers you get - you can keep making cards and it will take you a long time to run out.

Alternative #1 - 

I cut one of the easel sections apart and mounted it onto a base of Strawberry Slush cardstock.  Using one of the dots from the included stamp set - I added dots with Barely Blush and Crisp Cantaloupe inks. Then added sentiments and flowers and voila - how wonderful is that.

I also finished the inside of the card and envelope - 

Did basically the same thing with this card - cut the blue layer down and placed it on a Basic Beige A2 base.  Besides the sentiments and flowers on this one; I added a few of the Current In-color butterfly embellishments.

And then finished the inside and the envelope.  In this case adding some of the die cut flowers to the inside.

I hope you've enjoyed these alternative ideas.  Don't forget about the Add-On dies for this quarter's kits as they are wonderful -

168664  DETAILED FLORA DIES (ENGLISH) $13.00

Available to Paper Pumpkin subscribers, only while supplies last!

Now be sure to hop through the rest to get some more great inspiration.  Don't forget to leave a comment.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about paper-crafting, Stampin' Up! and/or our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for July 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Balloon Festoon Bundle

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Can you indulge me with another card made with the Balloon Festton Bundle?   I have been having so much fun with this bundle - it's a must have for all the birthdays you celebrate.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Balloon Festoon

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

Supplies: 

 ·       Stamp Sets: Balloon Festoon bundle (167606)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Basic White (166780); Crisp Cantaloupe Card Stock (167693); 2026-2028 In Color Painted Patterns Designer Series Paper (167755); Crisp Cantaloupe Two-tone Cardstock (167699

·       Stamp Pad: Crisp Cantaloupe (167680);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Swirls of Magic Embossing Folder (168179); Bone Folder (102300); Paper Trimmer (152392)

·       Miscellaneous: Sunset Sparkle Sequins (167785); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Linen Thread (104199).

 Measurements:

·       Crisp Cantaloupe Card base 5-1/2” x 11; Score at 4-1/4 and 2-1/8; Scrap for small balloon (approx. 2 x 3).

·       Basic White Card Stock (4” x 5-1/4) for inside; scrap for inside (about 1” x 3”) and outside sentiment.

·       In Color DSP:  Striped pattern 2 x 5-1/4 (2); Polka dotted pattern – approx..4 x 4 and 3 x 4.

 Instructions:

1.    Cut all CS and DSP to the measurements above and burnish score lines.

2.    Cut two balloons with different patterns. If largest balloon is #1, use #3 & 4.

3.    Cut second smallest balloon (#6) with two-tone paper and emboss with Swirls of Magic embossing folder. Lightly sand if desired.

4.    Adhere dsp to outside and inside of 2-1/8 fold.

5.    Adhere largest balloon (only glue half – left side). Adhere next two balloons and add small Linen thread bow at the tie knot.

6.    Stamp sentiment and cut into a banner. Use a tiny strip (1/8” or less) of two-tone cardstock and cut a banner to adhere under the sentiment. Pop with Stampin’ Dimensionals over balloons.

7.    Embellish.

8.    Stamp inside sentiment and confetti. Adhere to inside.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for July 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, 

Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Balloon Festoon Bundle

 

Happy Sunday - and Happy Birthday to me!!  Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This card is made with the Balloon Festton Bundle and seemed just perfect as I celebrate another year of blessings.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Balloon Festoon

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies

·       Stamp Sets: Balloon Festoon Bundle (167606)

·       Paper:  Basic White Thick (159229); Lost Lagoon (161678); Beautiful Ordinary Life Designer Series Paper (DSP) (167553); Lunar Luster 12 x 12 Specialty Paper (167199)

·       Stamp Pads:  Lost Lagoon (161678)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Paper Trimmer (152392); Detail Scissors (170902)

·       Miscellaneous:  Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Array of Dots (167559)

 Measurements

·       Basic White Thick – 5 ½” x 8 ½” scored at 4 ¼” and 7/8” x 3”

·       Lost Lagoon – 1” x 3 1/8”

·       DSP – 3 ½ x 4 ½” (cut 1) and 3” x 4” (cut 2)

·       Lunar Luster Specialty Paper: 1” x 6 ½”

 Instructions:

 1.     Cut the balloons using the Balloon Festoon dies from three different pieces of DSP. Two using the fourth largest die and one using the third largest die. Attach to card base with Multipurpose Glue.

2.     Cut the ribbon from Lunar Luster specialty paper and attach to card base with Mutipurpose glue.  Cut the excess off and use it for the bottom balloon.

3.     Stamp the sentiment using the Balloon Festoon stamps in Lost Lagoon Ink onto the 7/8” x 3” piece of Basic White Thick cardstock. Attach sentiment to the Lost Lagoon piece of cardstock and then to the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

4.     Add three Array of Dots to the card.

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If you don't currently have a demonstrator and would like a catalog; are interested in joining my team of Crazy Stamping Ladies; or would like to learn more about Stampin' Up! and our products, please email me at crazystampinglady@gmail.com

*Note: Any costs shown are in the U.S. Market for July 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets.  Product pricing varies by market.  Check with your local demonstrator if you are not in the U.S. to find out your cost.

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Always Stamping, 

Maureen - the Crazy Stamping Lady!, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator