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

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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

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 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

ICS Blog Hop - July 2026 - Online Exclusives

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for July 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using Online Exclusive products.

It is a whole new world of products - if you are not checking out the Online Exclusives on the website - you are missing out on a wealth of creative options.   So I'm sharing a recent project that I LOVE - 

This card turned out so lovely - and was so very simple to make using the Online Exclusives - Violet Dreams Specialty DSP.

#168186 Violet Dreams Spec. DSP $17.00

It comes with two of these punch out sheets -

So that is just about it for what I used on my card.  My base is Fresh Freesia, sentiment is stamped in Hydrangea Hue and bubble cut, and I added a Fresh Freesian bow and three Barely Blush 2026-28 InColor Dots.  That is it - and it's ready to send.

Hope this gives you some inspiration and gets your creative juices going and make something beautiful.

So now, take a few minutes and hop on through all the blogs below for more ideas - and be sure to leave comments!!

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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 since 1997!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Garden Gathering Bundle

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  This card is made with the Garden Gathering Bundle which I overlooked for a long time - but now love it.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Garden Gathering Bundle

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 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Garden Gatherings (167609)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Barely Blush (167689); Basic White (166780); (Gray Granite (146983); Soft Sea Foam (146988); Pool Party (122924); Basic Black (121045); Artisan Sketched Garden 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper (167752)

·       Stamp Pads: Versamark (102283); Basic Black Hybrid (166648); Barely Blush (167678); Soft Sea Foam (147102)

·       Stampin’ Blends: Basic Black (154843)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stylish Shapes Dies (159183); Heat Tool (129053)

·       Miscellaneous: Basics Wow! Embossing Powder (165679); Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack (155475); Shimmering Dots (167949); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Cardstock: Barely Blush: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, Gray Granite: 2 3/4” x 2 3/4”, Basic White: 3 1/2" x 3 1/2", Soft Sea Foam: 2” x 2”, Basic Black: 2 1/2” x 3/4", Pool Party: 1” x 1”

·       DSP: 5 1/4" x 2 1/2", 3 1/2” x 3 1/4"

·       Thread: 4”

 Instructions:

 1.    Score the Barely Blush at 4 ¼” and fold to form card base.

2.    Glue the two pieces of DSP to the card base.

3.    Cut out the circle from Gray Granite using the Stylish Shapes dies.

4.    Glue the circle to the DSP.

5.    Stamp the stems of the flowers in Soft Sea Foam on Basic White. Add the flowers in Barely Blush.

6.    Cut out the flowers/stems using the coordinating die.

7.    Stamp the vase in Black and cut out using the die.

8.    Pop up the vase on the Gray Granite circle using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

9.    Cut out the water from Pool Party with die and glue to the vase.

10. Cut out the two stems from Soft Sea Foam.

11. Assemble the flower and two stems in the vase and pop up with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

12. Stamp the sentiment in Versamark on Basic Black, apply White Emboss Powder and heat set.

13. Pop up the sentiment on the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

14. Tie a bow in the Baker’s Thread and glue dot to the vase.

15. Color white shimmery dots using the Black Stampin’ Blends and add 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

June 2026 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

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

6/2/2026 - Playing with the Floral Spray 3D EF

6/4/2026 Sunburst Card with All Aflutter Bundle

6/9/2026 Embossing Washi with Extraordinary Flora 

6/12/2026 Fun Fold that Opens 2 Ways

6/15/2026 June Free Monthly Virtual Class

6/17/2026 Birthday Fun with POTM Wild Bunch

6/20/2026 Elegance with Vellum and Gold Foil

6/23/2026 Sketch Challenge #38 with Cutest Crew

6/26/2026 Split Front Fun-fold with Artisan Sketched Garden DSP

6/30/2026 Scrappy card with Brushed With Beauty DSP

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 June 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