Happy August, everyone! We’re heading into the second half of the year, and I’ve got a lot to share, two new YouTube videos, a couple of fun new kits, a paper special, Last Chance Refresh and a new Product of the Month. Let’s get into it.
That’s a Wrap on July 🎬
Between a low key birthday at the end of July (dinner from my husband, cakes from my daughter, a quiet weeknight, exactly what I wanted) and getting back into the craft room, I managed to get two new videos up.
Stash and Sketch Challenge: Using Up Leftovers
For this one, I dug through my leftovers from the Life in Bloom workshop, papers and stickers I had left over after finishing those layouts, and used them to recreate July’s month’s sketch over in The Stash and Sketch Challenge Facebook group. If you’ve got a stash of leftover bits from past kits or workshops, this is a good reminder that they still have plenty of life left in them. You can still post on the Facebook Group if you want to join in on the July challenge.
🎬 Watch the Video — Scrap Busting the Life In Bloom Workshop Kit
Silly Ole Bear 6×8 Mini Album Walkthrough
This one is a finished album walkthrough, I take you through the completed 6×8 mini album I put together using the Silly Old Bear DSP and dies that come as part of the bundle, page by page. I also created coordinating 6×8 Cricut pages that fit right into the album, along with print then cut sayings.
I made this one for my nephew’s new baby, and it’s a great project to see if you’re curious about a smaller album format and want a look at how the dies work with the DSP to build out the embellishments.
Want the cut file? It’s available on the Workshop page of my website for $13. You can also get it for free by placing a minimum $50 order on my shopping site.
👉 Shop the supplies I used in this album
🎬 Watch the Video — Silly Old Bear 6×8 Mini Album Tour | Stampin’ Up! Baby Album – https://youtu.be/cbcktiSlAts
New Stampin’ Up Kits Releasing August 4th: The Witch’s Hat 🎃
This one is different from anything SU has done before. Starting August 4th, Stampin’ Up is releasing two new kits, one is decorating a wearable witch’s hat! Not a paper hat, a real one you can wear on Halloween, decked out with layered flowers, stars, banners, and all the little details you’d expect from a project like this.
I expect this one to sell out well before October, so if you want to make it, here’s what to do:
Sign up for the August 29th Kit Together right away and let me know you want this kit. (See below for my Kit Together Details)
Or
Head over to my shopping site and order it yourself on Aug. 4th
Cost is $28 if you buy on your own.
If you want to work on it at home great, or you can join me on Aug. 29th at my house and we can make it together as a group. More details below.
Paper Special: 15% Off Select DSP and Cardstock 🎨
Starting August 4th, we’re running a paper special, 15% off select Designer Series Paper and cardstock. This is a good time to stock up on cardstock basics or finally grab a DSP pattern you’ve had your eye on but hadn’t picked up yet. The sale runs through August 31st, while supplies last.
August Product of the Month: Glow of Harvest 🍂
The August Product of the Month is Glow of Harvest, a 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, and I have to say, I love these fall papers. The pack includes 12 sheets, two each of six single sided designs, and the tighter patterns make excellent backgrounds for cards or layouts.
There’s a pearlized finish that adds a lovely shimmer to every page, and it’s acid and lignin free, so it’s photo safe if you want to use it in a scrapbook.
The color palette is Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, and Pecan Pie, all warm, cozy fall tones.
How to get it: Glow of Harvest is $5.00 with a $75 order, available starting August 4th.
The Stash and Sketch Challenge: Easy Easel Card ✂️
This month’s sketch over in The Stash and Sketch Challenge Facebook group is the Easy Easel Card. It’s a fun format if you haven’t tried an easel style card before, plenty of room to play with different papers and layouts. Post your finished card in the group, list out the products you used so others can find them, and you’ll be entered into the random draw for a $5 Stampin’ Rewards prize. Make more than one and each one counts as a separate entry.
Not in the group yet? Come join us, it’s free and open to everyone.
✂️ The Golden Scissors Membership
If you’re not already a member of The Golden Scissors, this is a good time to check it out. My upline Susan shares projects each month that I can’t post on my public channel, so it’s exclusive content just for members.
It’s $4.99/month, and you can cancel anytime.
👉 Join The Golden Scissors here
2026 Events Calendar: Come Make Your Witch’s Hat With Me! 🎃
Hey, new kits are dropping, why not join me for an in person Kit Together? I’ve added events to my calendar for the rest of the year, and the August 29th date is the one built around the Witch’s Hat kit specifically, so if you want to make yours alongside a group instead of on your own at home, this is the date to grab. Remember I am expecting this hat to sell out before Oct.
Monthly Kit Togethers (2 1/2 hours, kit options plus light snacks and drinks, limited to 6 people, $35 per person, register by the 5th of the month):
- August 29th, 1:30-4pm ← this is the one for the Witch’s Hat kit! Don’t miss this one!
- September 26th, 1:30-4pm
- October 24th, 1:30-4pm
My Annual Holiday Card Buffets dates are now live!
I design and pre-cut a set of card designs, and have SU holiday kits to pick from. You pick which ones to make and add your own twist, limited to 7 people, $40 per person, register 30 days ahead:
- November 14th, 1:30-4:30pm, Holiday Cards
- December 5th, 1:30-4:30pm, Holiday Cards
To register for any event, email me at liz@scrappingstudio.com or go to my Events Page and use the PayPal/Venmo links on my website. Spots aren’t confirmed until payment is received, so don’t wait too long if there’s a date you have your eye on.
Looking Ahead to September
September has a lot coming, new SU product releases, more videos, and more projects from me. I’ll see you back here soon with all the details.
Let’s Stay Connected!
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- 📘 Facebook: scrappingstudio
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- 🛍️ Shop Stampin’ Up!: My online store
- 🎁 Paper Pumpkin: Sign up here
- 🌐 Website: scrappingstudio.com
💬 Join the Conversation
Are you going to sign up for the Witch’s Hat kit, or are you more of a “make it at home”? And if you’ve got leftovers from old kits and workshops sitting in your stash, tell me what you’re planning to do with them, I always love hearing how everyone else uses up their extras.
See you in the Studio, Liz
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