Pretty Poinsettia for Christmas in July

Jul 10, 2026 | Gallery, Hand-Crafted Cards, TGIF | 0 comments

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I’m thinking about “Christmas in July,” so for those who are ready for it, I’m sharing one of my favorites from July Online Exclusives, the Pretty Poinsettia Bundle. I began with Basic White Cardstock, 3 3/4″ X 5″, embossed with the new, Swirls Of Magic Embossing Folder. After embossing, I cut the layer at an angle, to mimic the sketch, and glued the two pieces to a Barely Blush card base, 8 1/2″ X 5 1/2″, folded at 4 1/4″.

Pretty Poinsettia

Next, I used Pretty Poinsettia Dies to cut 2026-2028 In Color Pearlized Specialty Paper. Pretty Poinsettia is one of the sets that Stampin’ Up made to give extra dimension to the die-cuts by using an Impressions Plate. It comes with instructions, but I’ll try to explain. You’ll need to run the die-cuts through the Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine two times. The first time you will cut as you normally do: plate #1, plate #2, plate #3, paper, die (cutting side down), plate #3. The second time, you will leave the cut paper in the die, turn it cutting side up on plate #2, which is on top of plate #1. Then, place the flexible, Impressions Plate on top of the die-cut, top it with plate #4, and run it through a second time. 

Here’s a video showing how to use the Impressions Plate:

After cutting, I glued the larger, and smaller poinsettias in place. They each have two rounds of Barely Blush bracts, a round of Peaceful Pine leaves, and centers of Golden Glow. I used the same Golden Glow Pearlized Specialty paper to cut “Joy,” and glued it in place. This is a retired sentiment, but it’s in my Product List to make it easier to find in your stash.

Click the picture to see all of the Online Exclusives. Newer products will be followed by Last Chance Products, some with reduced prices.

Product of the Month for July ($5.00 with a $75.00 order).

Stampin’ Up! has a “new join experience.” It eliminates the Starter Kit with the necessity of ordering the exact amount of $125. Plus, new Demonstrators will receive a Welcome Box. Please contact me with questions, [email protected]. Or, click the picture to jump right in and join! That 20% Demonstrator discount is really nice!

Thanks for stopping by.

Stampin’ Up! is having a virtual craft class July 16 at 2:00 Mountain Time, and recorded for later viewing. We get to craft along, and learn how to use the Impressions Plate, as well as tips & techniques for creating with this beautiful bundle. You can click the link below to sign up.

Product List