Hey crafty friends! 👋
Sunday’s LIVE was a whirlwind of pretty paper, fun folds, and juicy July news. In case you missed the stream (or want the written scoop), here’s everything we covered—from Stampin’ Up!’s upcoming Album Retreat to three Impressions Abloom cards you can whip up tonight.
Housekeeping Highlights
| What | Need-to-Know | Dates / Details |
|---|---|---|
| Album Retreat | 12 double-page spreads (24 pages!)—all supplies included except adhesives & album | July 16–18 |
| Online Exclusives | Holiday-themed goodies drop again | July 1– (watch the store!) |
| Paper Pumpkin – “Sweeter with You” | 8 strawberry-sweet cards + circle-dies add-on (subscriber exclusive) | Subscribe by July 10 |
Card #1 – Window Z Fun Fold
Inspired by Karen Titus’s clever fold
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Base: Pool Party — 8½" × 5½", score 4¼"
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Inside Z-Panel: Basic White — 8" × 5¼", score 2", 4"
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DSP: Floral Impressions 4¼" × 5½"
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Circle Stack: 2⅜" Pool Party, 2" Strawberry Slush, 1¾" Basic White
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Inks: Strawberry Slush, Timid Tiger, Pool Party, Misty Moonlight, Darling Duckling
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Tip: Punch the window after adhering the DSP so everything lines up.
Card #2 – Easy Joy Fold
Quick, joyful, and fits a standard envelope.
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Outer Panel: Strawberry Slush — 4¼" × 5½"
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Inner Card: Basic White — 8½" × 3", score 4¼"
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Layer: Early Espresso — 3¼" × 4½"
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Front DSP: 4" × 2¾"
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Accent Dies: Old Olive stems, Strawberry Slush blooms (adhesive sheets make it mess-free!)
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Sentiment: “Thanks” (Everyday Arches dies)
Card #3 – Classic Layout (Looks Fancy, Builds Fast)
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Base: Strawberry Slush — 8½" × 5½", score 4¼"
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Front Layers: Pretty in Pink — 4¼" × 3¼"; DSP — 4" × 3"
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Inside Panel: Basic White — 3½" × 5"
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Focal Bloom: Pretty in Pink + Strawberry Slush; center in Darling Duckling
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Leafy Die-cut: Old Olive
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Finishing Touches: Strawberry Slush ribbon & sparkle gems
Ready to Craft?
Grab the Impressions Abloom bundle while it’s still an online exclusive, stock up on those sparkly Strawberry Slush gems, and remember to secure your seat at the Album Retreat (spots go fast). Need the July Paper Pumpkin? Hit that subscribe button by July 10 so the gingham-wrapped goodness lands on your doorstep.
Want the free PDF printable tutorial for all of these cards, be sure to subscribe to my mailing list before Tuesday 6/24/25! Join here
Happy stamping, and thanks a bunch for hanging out with me each week!
Katrina
Katrina’s Kreative Heart 💖
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