August 2026 - Monthly Creative Recap!

 

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

You Tube Link - 8/4/2026 Paper-piecing with Capturing Smiles Bundle

You Tube Link - 8/4/2026 Paper-piecing with Capturing Smiles Bundle

You Tube Link - 8/21/2026 POTM Glow of Harvest Spec. DSP and sneak peeks! 

You Tube Link - (3) 8/20/2026 Free Virtual class for Qualified July purchases. Open for all to watch! - YouTube

You Tube Link - 8/21/2026 POTM Glow of Harvest Spec. DSP and sneak peeks!

You Tube Link - 8/29/2026 Gatefold Pop up Card with Lovely & Beautiful Spec. 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 September 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 -September 2026 - September through December Catalog fun!

 

Welcome to our Inspire - Create - Share Blog Hop for September 2026!  This month's we are sharing ideas that are all created using some new products from the new September through December catalog.  This catalog is filled with amazing new products and inspiration.

So my project tonight is made using the Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephesmera Pack from the new catalog.  The SU ephemera packs are great and make it so easy and fast to make beautiful projects.  

#168495 Harvest Hues Mix & Match Ephemera Pack $7.00

Mine is a book fold Halloween card - and I love it!!

How cut is that - Crumb Cake, Basic Black and Pumpkin Pie cardstock layers.  The square Crumb Cake layer is embossed with the Halloween online exclusive Embossing Folder.  It's part of the Seasonal Cheer Mini EF collection. There is one for fall and for Christmas also.  

#168221 Seasonal Cheer Mini Embossing Folders $13.00 (USD)

Then I just added some linen thread, used ephemera pieces to do my focal point, and added Basic Rhinestone Gems colored with a Pumpkin Pie Blends.  Even a little candy corn on the inside.

Hope this gives you some inspiration and also gets you to check out some of the amazing kits online.

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 September 2026 – Price will vary in other Stampin’ Up! markets. 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 - Painted Pumpkins

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Been playing a ton with this bundle and DSP - just so perfect for fall.  So sharing another wonderful card with the new Painted Patch DSP now available.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Painted Pumpkins

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up! ^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Painted Pumpkins (167857)

·       Card Stock and Paper: Calypso Coral (122925), Pumpkin Pie (105117), Petal Pink (146985), Pool Party (122924), Painted Patch Designer Series Paper (168430)

·       Stamp Pads: Versamark Pad (102283), Cajun Craze (147085)

·       Tools: Basics WOW! Embossing Powder (165679), Heat Tool (129053)

·       Miscellaneous:  Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Painted Patch Adhesive Back Dots (168443)

 Measurements:

 ·       Calypso Coral 8 ½ x 5 ½

·       Designer Series Paoer (plaid) 4 x 5 ¼

·       Designer Series Paper (stripe) 4 x 2 ½

·       Calypso Coral 4 x ¾ (sentiment)

·       Calypso Coral/Pumpkin Pie/Petal Pink 3 x 3 for stamping pumpkins

·       Pool Party 1 x 2 for leaves

 Instructions:

 1.    Layer striped DSP to larger plaid pattern

2.    Stamp sentiment on Calypso Coral strip with Versamark and heat emboss with Black embossing powder.

3.    Attach sentiment layer over seam where both DSP pieces meet, trim off any excess

4.    Stamp 3 sets of pumpkins with Cajun Craze Ink of Calypso Coral, Petal Pink and Pumpkin Pie.  Diecut (you’ll have 3 sets of pumpkins to mix and match)

5.    Add diecut leaves from Pool Party to pumpkins with Mini Glue Dots

6.    Add pumpkins to card using Dimensionals

7.    Add dots as desired  

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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

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Painted Patch

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  Can you tell Fall is still on my mind as we enter a week of temperatures in the 90's - again!  Believe it or not - thinking of fall helps.  So sharing another wonderful card - this time with the new Painted Patch DSP coming Sept. 1.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Painted Patch

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

·       Stamp Sets: Radiant Sunflowers (168352)

·       Cardstock and Paper: Flirty Flamingo Card Stock or (CS) (141416); Pool Party Card Stock (122924); Secret Sea Card Stock (165624); Basic White Card Stock (166780); Painted Patch Designer Series Paper (DSP) (168430)

·       Stamp Pads:Secret Sea (165285)

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Radiant Sunflower Dies (168358)

·       Miscellaneous: White Baker’s Twine Essential Pack (155475); Rhinestone Basic Jewels (144220); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755)

 Measurements:

 ·       Flirty Flamingo Card Stock: 4 1/4” x 11”

·       Poo Party Card Stock: 3 7/8” x 5 1/8”

·       Secret Sea Card Stock: 1/4” x 5 1/8”

·       DSP: 1 1/4” x 5”, 2 1/2” x 5”

·       Ribbon: White Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack - 16”

 Instructions:

 1.    Score & burnish fold Flirty Flamingo Card Stock @ 5 1/2”

2.    Adhere DSP to Pool Party Card Stock, adhere to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals

3.    Adhere 1/4” strip of Secret Sea to cover up seam

4.    Die cut label frame from Basic White Card Stock, stamp greeting with Secret Sea Ink

5.    Fussy cut a pumpkin image, apply to corner of label

6.    Adhere label to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals

7.    Tie double bow with 16” White Baker’s, adhere to card front with Mini Glue Dots

8.    Embellish with Rhinestone Basic Jewels

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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

Sketch Challenge #40 and fun with POTM Glow of Harvest Spec. DSP

 August 2026 - Sketch Challenge #40

Had some fun with my current sketch challenge - 

I used this sketch and the August product of the month - Glow of Harvest Specialty DSP.  The paper is so pretty - and these colors give it such an elegant look.

But - I wanted to see if I could recreate with orange pumpkins, so using Blends (Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Golden Glow, Lemon Lime Twist) I colored the same images; changed up the colors a bit - and voila!  What a fun change up.  They two cards look so different - which is your fav??

You can see all the details here - https://youtu.be/MoHXbRWGzNE

To join the challenge post your entry in the pinned post in the featured section of my facebook page - facebook.com/crazystampinglady no later than midnight August 31, 2026.

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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 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!

Paper Pumpkin Possibilities - August 2026 - Kindred Greetings

 

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 August 2026 "Kindred Greetings" 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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Such a beautiful set of cards this month - in soft beautiful colors and sofe beautiful sentiments. I decided to go with an alternate fold this month - I took one of the bases and scored it in a different way.  I scored in from each end along the long side at 1 3/4" and 3" - then scored lines every 1/4" in the center section to camouflage the center score line that was there on the base. I wanted the foliage to fit most of the lengthe of the card front, so snipped it in half and hid that under the sentiment.

I added the sprinkles from the kit stamp set with Crumb Cake, stamped the sentiment with the Gray Granite spot in the kit; and added a bow with the included twine.  The card is fold back on each side of the scored front, and then forward on the outer scores, and it stands up beautifully.

Finally, I stamped an extra piece of white cardstock to coordinate and include with the card since this design makes it difficult to write a note, but it's beauty is worth it.  Also, added a couple of the sprigs to the envelope and I love that look!

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 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!

Share it Sunday! Free tutorial - Lustrous Leaves

 

Happy Sunday - Time to share another great project and free tutorial!  I am so looking forward to fall - I hate to wish time away - but these temperatures and humidity are brutal.  So fall leaves keeps me happy - and how gorgeous is that Softly Woven 3D embossing folder.  Hope you like it as much as I do! Enjoy!

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Click HERE to find and print your tutorial sheet.

Lustrous Leaves

All images © 1990-2026 Stampin’ Up!^®

 Supplies:

 ·       Stamp Sets: Botanical Expressions (168150),

·       Cardstock and Paper: Early Espresso Cardstock (CS) (119686); Early Espresso 12” x 12” Two-Tone Cardstock (166668); Gold Foil (132622); Basic White Cardstock (166780);

·       Stamp Pads: Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad(166648); Golden Glow Classic Stamp Pad (167676), Pecan Pie Classic Stamp Pad (161665);

·       Tools: Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653); Stampin’ Hot Foil System (170009); Lustrous Leaves Bundle (170559); Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder (168466); Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil Roll (170066); Linen Thread (104199); Blending Brush (153611)

·       Miscellaneous: Dewdrops (167748); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430); Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (152813); Mini Glue Dots (103683); Multipurpose Glue (110755); Paper Trimmer (152392);

 Measurements:

 ·       Early Espresso Card Stock: 8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 1/4"

·       Espresso Two-Tone Cardstock:  4” x 5 1/4”

·       Gold Foil:   1/2" x 5 1/4”

·       Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil:  4” x 5”

·       Basic White Card Stock: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"; 1/2” x 4”

 Instructions:

 1.    Using Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to emboss the Early Espresso Two-Tone Cardstock with the Softly Woven 3D Embossing Folder.  Use a sanding block to distress the embossing.

2.    Fold Card Base in half and adhere the embossed layer to the card base.

3.    Using the Stampin’ Hot Foil System according to the directions included in the system, hot foil the Lustrous Leaves Hot Foil die and the Gold Stampin’ Hot Foil to the Basic White Cardstock.

4.    Use a blending brush, color the Lustrous Leaves Decorative Mask #1 with Golden Glow Classic ink.  Repeat with Masks #2 & #3 in the Golden Glow ink.  Color Mask #4 with Pecan Pie Classic ink and a clean blending brush.

5.    Use the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine to die cut the Hot Foiled/blended Lustrous Leaves with the coordinating Lustrous Leaves die cut.

6.    Banner ends of Gold Foil and adhere to left side of card about 1” from fold.  Adhere leaves of choice to Gold Foil with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

7.    Ink Greeting on Basic White CS with Early Espresso Classic Stamp Pad.  Banner right side and adhere to card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

8.    Tie a knot in Linen Thread and secure to leaf stem with a Mini Glue Dot. 

9.    Embellish card with three Dewdrop Embellishments.

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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