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Pretty Poinsettia tutorial + July class links inside

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

Hello Reader

Christmas in July has officially entered the craft room — and this week’s project is bringing the festive drama in the best possible way.

We used the new Pretty Poinsettia bundle to create a layered Christmas card with bold red poinsettias, textured white cardstock, ribbon, greenery, rhinestones, and a big Merry and Bright finish.

Fancy-looking? Yes.
Impossible? Absolutely not. We don’t do crafty nonsense around here, lol.

Watch this week’s tutorial

In this week’s video, I walk through the full card and share a few practical card-making tips along the way, including:

  • how to keep your dies from shifting
  • why I used green ribbon to separate red-on-red layers
  • how to stop cardstock from cracking in a detailed 3D embossing folder
  • how to tuck foliage so your card looks full, not chaotic
  • how a few shiny bits can instantly elevate the design

Watch the video here:

video preview​

Download the PDF tutorial here:​
​Pretty Poinsettia 296.pdf​

July Craft & Chat: Summer Box

July’s Craft & Chat is open, and this month we’re making the Summer Box — five easy, cheerful projects designed for relaxed summer crafting.

This is the lighter, more social class option. Perfect if you want pretty projects without designing everything yourself.

July Craft & Chat details:​
​https://thecanadianstamper.ca/craft-and-chat-july-2026/​

Pretty Poinsettia CCC July Experience

If this week’s card made you think, “Okay fine, maybe Christmas crafting in July is not completely ridiculous,” then you’ll want to see the full Pretty Poinsettia CCC July Experience.

This month’s Canadian Crafting Circle features the Pretty Poinsettia dies, and we’ll make six wow Christmas cards — two each of three designs.

This is the more elevated class experience with a full PDF tutorial and private video instruction so you can craft along step by step.

Best option: purchase the Pretty Poinsettia dies from me and you’ll receive the tutorial/class access as a special bonus.

Pretty Poinsettia CCC details:​
​https://thecanadianstamper.ca/pretty-poinsettia-christmas-class-victoria/​

July is packed with new Stampin’ Up! releases

July is packed with exciting new releases. From brand-new Online Exclusives and two fun Kits Collection additions, to Stampin’ Up!’s July Product of the Month and a brand-new joining experience, there’s something for everyone.

Curious about joining Stampin’ Up!?

There’s a brand-new joining experience this month, including a new Welcome Box with exclusive goodies.

If your wish list is more than $135 and you enjoy crafting, it may be worth checking out — whether you’re interested in the demonstrator discount, early access to products, or joining a creative community.

I’d love to welcome you to my Creative Canadians team, the exciting crafty activities and community.

Happy crafting,
Tanya
The Canadian Stamper

709 Yates St, Victoria, BC V8W 1L0
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The Canadian Stamper

Tanya is a Canadian Stampin’ Up! demonstrator and the creator behind The Canadian Stamper. She helps busy and beginner crafters create beautiful cards without the overwhelm through simple, thoughtfully designed projects, classes, and tutorials. Her approach focuses on building confidence, making creativity accessible, and fostering a welcoming community where crafters can learn, connect, and actually enjoy the process.

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