Card Art by Helen

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Floral Charm Suite Collection features detailed roses and foliage, and a rich colour palette combined with watercolour artistry.
 

The large floral arrangement was cut from Basic Beige Cardstock using the die from the Charming Day Dies. This was then adhered to a folded Basic Beige card base, with Stampin' Dimensionals™ used on to raise up the right side of the die cut on the card front.

A strip of the coral-toned rose patterned paper from the Floral Charm 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper measuring 1¾" x 5½" was added to the left-hand side of the card front, overlapping part of the die cut.

The larger floral image from the Charming Day Cling Stamp Set was stamped on Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink, and coloured using Cajun Craze, Calypso Coral, and Mossy Meadow Stampin' Blends™. The coloured image was then die cut using the coordinating die from the Charming Day Dies, and added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals to raise up the left-hand side.

The sentiment was stamped on a rectangle of Calypso Coral Cardstock measuring ¾" x 2¾" using VersaMark™ Ink, and embossed using white powder from the Basics WOW! Embossing Powders. The sentiment panel was added to the card front, overlapping the coloured floral element, using Stampin' Dimensionals. Petal Pink Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots were added as the final embellishments.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Charming Day Bundle
$72.00

Floral Charm 12" x 12" Designer Series Paper
$17.00

Charming Shimmer Faceted Dots
$11.75

The Last Chance products have been updated! New products have been added, with some discounted by up to 50%. Discounts on other Last Chance products have also been updated, and you can grab a real bargain with some items now listed at 70% off!

For a limited time, some of this year's Sale-A-Bration items have also been included in the Last Chance category. These will only be available to purchase until September 4th and only while supplies last, so don't delay if you missed out earlier in the year and they are on your wish list.

Browse all the Last Chance products available to purchase in my online store and snap up a great deal!

Stampin' Up! has announced some changes to their product range, affecting cling stamps, Stampin' Write Markers, and how our dies and photopolymer stamp sets are packaged. Click here to see a video explaining the changes.
 

Cling Stamps (Red Rubber)

Stampin' Up! has decided to discontinue production of cling stamps as key raw materials have become increasingly difficult to source or even unavailable. The last catalogue that will include cling stamp sets will be the upcoming September-December Mini Catalogue. From November's Online Exclusive release onwards, all new stamp sets will be photopolymer. Available cling stamps sets will be moved to the Last Chance category when both the Mini and Annual Catalogue end if they have not sold out. Online Exclusive cling sets will be available until April 2026 at the latest when they will move to the Last Chance category, although some may be discontinued before then.

Background stamps will still be part of our range, but will be photopolymer instead. If you are concerned about using StāzOn™ ink with your photopolymer stamps, cleaning the ink off your photopolymer stamps as soon as possible after use will preserve their longevity.
 

Stampin' Write Markers

Stampin' Blends™ have become much more popular, so Stampin' Write Markers will be discontinued. On August 20th they will move to the Last Chance category. If you have marker sets on your shopping list, don't delay ordering as they are only available while supplies last!
 

New and Improved Stamp and Die Packaging

As photopolymer stamps are thinner, Stampin' Up! has redesigned our durable, clear plastic envelopes to be sleeker and slimmer. Both photopolymer stamps and dies will come in this new style of packaging in the same size (measuring 5⅝" x 9" or 14.3 x 22.9 cm), making them easier to store. Die packages will now also feature printed artwork for much easier identification and organisation, and the larger size will mean more stamp artwork can be shown at 100%.

All new stamps and dies from November's Online Exclusive release onwards will come in the new packaging. Dies released before then will not be switched to the new packaging and will be sold in the existing style of packaging until they are discontinued. Photopolymer stamps released before November will transition to the new packaging over time, depending on inventory levels, so you may receive some stamps in old packaging and some in new.

Standard Stamp Cases (119105) will still be available to purchase for you to use to organise your stamps and supplies, although they may be discontinued in the future. The new style storage envelopes, Stamp & Die Organizers (167772), will be available to purchase in packs of 10 from November 4th should you wish to transfer your photopolymer stamps and die sets to the new packaging.

Here's this month's sketch:

And here's the project it inspired:

The Extraordinary Flora Bundle coordinates with the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape, and allows you to die cut the gorgeous floral design elements from the washi tape for a unique effect.
 

A rectangle of Basic White Cardstock measuring 2⅞" x 5¾" was embossed using the floral pattern from the Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders. It was then trimmed to measure 5½" in length, and adhered to a rectangle of Strawberry Slush Cardstock measuring 3" x 5½". This was added to the left-hand side of a folded Basic White card base, ⅜" from the left edge.

A section of the Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape (featuring blooms in shades of Flirty Flamingo and Strawberry Slush) was adhered to Basic White Cardstock. The Extraordinary Flora Die was used to cut a full set of the floral elements. A selection of these floral pieces were added along the right-hand edge of the embossed cardstock panel, with some elements added directly to the card front and some raised up using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

The sentiment, from the Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set, was stamped on a ½" tall strip of Basic White Cardstock using Tuxedo Black Memento™ Ink. A ⅝" tall strip of Strawberry Slush Cardstock was adhered behind the stamped strip, and both sides of the sentiment element trimmed at an angle. This was then added to the card front using Stampin' Dimensionals. Finally, Strawberry Slush Gems (from the Strawberry Slush and Pretty in Pink Gems) were added as embellishments.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Extraordinary Flora Bundle (English)	Extraordinary Flora Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)	Extraordinary Flora Die	Extraordinary Flora Washi Tape	Glass & Gardens Embossing Folders	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
Strawberry Slush 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock	Strawberry Slush & Pretty In Pink Gems	Stampin' Dimensionals	Mini Glue Dots	Stampin' Seal	Paper Trimmer
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

The Brighten Your Day Kit ($24) includes everything you need to create nature-inspired cards to send words of friendship and encouragement.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 9 cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 5½" x 4¼" (14 x 10.8 cm). The precut overlays pair beautifully with the soft printed card bases and coordinating envelopes. With printed sentiment labels, these cards come together in no time! Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Balmy Blue, Basic Beige, Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather, Lost Lagoon, and Pecan Pie.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Bunch of Thanks Kit ($32 $27.20 during August's In Color™ Sale) includes everything you need to brighten someone's day with handmade floral cards.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 8 cards, 4 each of 2 designs, measuring approximately 3¾" x 5½" (9.5 x 14cm) when folded. The uniquely shaped printed card bases fold up to create a wrapped bouquet that you can send in an envelope! You'll decorate your cards with additional precut printed floral arrangements and sentiment labels. A Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Spot™ is also included, along with the exclusive Bunch of Thanks Photopolymer Stamp Set that features sentiments perfect for adding to your cards. Additional coordinating Stampin' Up! colours Bubble Bath, Coastal Cabana, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso, Old Olive, Strawberry Slush, and Timid Tiger.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

The Harvest Home Garland Kit ($30) includes everything you need to create a one-of-a-kind garland to decorate your home.

You'll get all the supplies needed to make 1 garland, measuring 5'5" (165 cm) long. With layers of die cut leaves in rich tones, splashes of copper foil, and realistic acorn embellishments, this nature-inspired home décor piece will be one you bring out year after year. Coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Cajun Craze, Lost Lagoon, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, and Very Vanilla, along with copper, grey and white.
 

Don't forget you can check out the full range of kits that are available at any time in my online store.

Create whimsical cards featuring floral elements with August's kit, that also includes an additional FREE stamp set!

Your kit includes everything you need to make 9 cards (3 each of 3 designs), with 9 coordinating envelopes. You'll receive precut vellum pieces and linen thread to adorn your designs, plus sentiment stamps suitable for both the outside and inside of your cards. A Secret Sea Classic Stampin' Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin' Up! colours are Calypso Coral, Darling Duckling, Gray Granite, Lost Lagoon, and Pecan Pie.
 

Don't forget that you can purchase the Circle of Seasons Dies add-on which coordinate with all three of this quarter's kits (July, August, and September 2025). This bumper set of dies lets you cut a stitched circle, a "hello" sentiment, and tiny floral and leaf accent pieces. It also includes a combination of dies that will build either a strawberry or acorn element. Don't delay ordering as this add-on is offered while supplies last, and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

To subscribe, you can choose the pay-as-you-go option to pay monthly, or select a prepay plan to pay in advance for 3, 6, or 12 months from my online store. The cut-off date to subscribe and receive each month's kit is the 10th of the month, so to receive the August kit, you must purchase your subscription before August 10th.

Here's this month's colour combination:

And here's the project it inspired:

All the detailed die cuts you can make with the Just a Note Bundle make fun stationery-themed projects easy.
 

Two note paper elements were cut from Basic White Cardstock using the die from the Just a Note Dies. One was stamped with the lines image from the coordinating Just a Note Cling Stamp Set, using Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Ink. The sentiment, from the same stamp set, was stamped on the other die cut, again using Smoky Slate, and this second die cut adhered on top of the first at an angle.

Using the dies from the same set, a paperclip and heart clip were cut from Berry Burst Cardstock. A star and two arrows were cut from Lemon Lime Twist Cardstock. The die cuts were added to the layered note paper element as shown.

A piece of Azure Afternoon Cardstock was embossed using the Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder, and trimmed to measure 4" x 5¼". This was adhered directly to an Azure Afternoon folded card base. The completed note paper element was added to the front of the card using Stampin' Dimensionals™.

Shop my top product picks for this project:

Just a Note Cling Stamp Set
$29.00

Just a Note Dies
$29.00

Mini Corrugated 3D Embossing Folder
$15.00

Don't forget you can bundle and save! Purchase the Just a Note Bundle and save 10%.

Select products that feature colours from our 2025-2027 In Color™ Collection are on sale until August 31st, saving you 15% on a wide range of supplies that includes inks, cardstock, Designer Series Paper, embellishments, and kits. You'll have everything you need to create projects that showcase the colour coordination that Stampin' Up! is known for.

As a reminder, here are the gorgeous colours included in the 2025-2027 collection:

Cloud Cover

Darling Duckling

Secret Sea

Strawberry Slush

Timid Tiger

See the full range of discounted products when you shop the sale online and save 15% until August 31st, while supplies last!

The Last Chance products have been updated! New products have been added, with some discounted by up to 50%. Discounts on other Last Chance products have also been updated, and you can grab a real bargain with some items now listed at 70% off!

For a limited time, some of this year's Sale-A-Bration items have also been included in the Last Chance category. These will only be available to purchase until September 4th and only while supplies last, so don't delay if you missed out earlier in the year and they are on your wish list.

Browse all the Last Chance products available to purchase in my online store and snap up a great deal!