Create an adorable card with this NOTES OF SPRING stamp set and send it to some-bunny you love! Or use it to craft a scrapbook spread of a moment you hold deer. Whatever you choose to create, this stamp set with woodland friends and useful sentiments is sure to add some springtime joy! THE PRODUCT OF THE MONTH – Is an exclusive product released each month! – Can be unlocked for just $5 with orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards). – Is only available while supplies last—they can sell out quickly! – Is limited to one per customer.

New Online Exclusive Releases!

More excitement: there are SO many new products available in our Online Exclusive section of the website! Here are some of my personal faves! Go HERE to start shopping all these great new products!

And much more! Grab a cuppa and go shopping now!

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New Kits Available!

March brings two new card kits to enjoy. The Radiant Reminds Kit and decorator clipboards are so cool — a way to remind yourself, or others of all the joys each day can bring!

Create three DIY displays with the Radiant Reminders Kit. Featuring monstera leaves, luna moths, and neutral patterns in beige, black, brown, green, and gold, these handmade home decor pieces let your creativity shine while adding natural, organic style to any room.

Display your creations on clipboards from the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately), or add them to your favorite frames, bulletin board, or other fun display.

DETAILS
– Makes 3 displays
– Colors: Basic Beige, gold, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Secret Sea
– Coordinates with the Standing Clipboard Trio Kit (sold separately)
– Sentiments printed in English, French, and German

Next, the “Happy Happenings” kit – you can quickly craft cards to welcome a new baby, celebrate a wedding, or say thank you. These oval cards feature layered designs and pearlized details. Create them as shown or customize each one for the occasion.

DETAILS
– Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
– Colors: Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Mossy Meadow, Old Olive, Petal Pink, Timid Tiger
– Also available in French

This new kit is called “Best Ever!” Celebrate your #1s—Mom, Dad, and all the everyday heroes—with the Best Ever Kit. Foam fingers, ribbons, and trophies make it a winner for cards, tags, and paper crafts that show big-time appreciation. It’s playful, easy to use, and full of ways to craft your own heartfelt celebration.

DETAILS
– Makes 6 cards: 1 each of 6 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
– Colors: Calypso Coral, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Pretty Peacock, Shaded Spruce

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Make sure you have subscribed by March 10!

Spring creativity is in full bloom with the new March Fluttering Garden Paper Pumpkin Kit! This all-inclusive box makes nine beautiful hummingbird and garden-themed cards in soft spring colors — and even includes a FREE bonus coordinating stamp set for extra crafting fun. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for happy mail all season long.

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And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

Hi Stampers! Wednesday through Friday, February 18 – 20, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE SHIPPING on orders of $75 or more.  $75 is the magic number this month.  When your order hits $75:  FREE Shipping (Wednesday –Friday only) Cash in your Bonus Days codes from your last month’s orders if you made one!  The option to purchase this month’s Product of the Month for just $5  Use any Stampin’ Rewards you have accumulated Don’t forget to check the LAST CHANCE category when shopping – lots of retiring products and great deals.

Make sure you have subscribed by March 10!

Spring creativity is in full bloom with the new March Fluttering Garden Paper Pumpkin Kit! This all-inclusive box makes nine beautiful hummingbird and garden-themed cards in soft spring colors — and even includes a FREE bonus coordinating stamp set for extra crafting fun. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for happy mail all season long.

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The New Stamping Tool!

People have been asking for years, and Stampin’ Up! has answered. If you remember using the Stamparatus in the past, or seeing other stampers use it, you’ll be happy to hear that Stampin’ Up! just announced an amazing new tool that will be available for FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit between February 2-March 3!  Anyone that purchasing the Starter Kit during the promotion will get the this new Stampin’ Positioner WITH their Starter Kit!

The Stamp Positioner allows you to get perfect stamped images EVERY TIME! If a stamped image doesn’t stamp like you want it to the first time, you have placed your stamp on the Positioner already, and you can simply ink up and stamp again! It’s the greatest! It also allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer. Watch this video to learn more about this great tool! No more disappointment because your stamp didn’t turn out right!

What’s a Starter Kit? I call it the Ultimate Bundle! The Starter Kit gives you lots of fabulous Stampin’ Up! products at a great price: $99 for $125 worth of products (including shipping and FREE business supplies).

Best of all, you choose which products will arrive in your kit so you can start crafting right away!

Here are the Starter Kit promotion details:

• Promotion Period: February 3–March 2
• New team members who purchase their Starter Kit February 3–March 2 will also receive our new Stampin’ Positioner.*

It’s Stampin’ Up!’s new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer.

If you want to read more about being a demonstrator, or have any concerns, go HERE!

I’d love to have you join our team!!  Once you join, you get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you get to preorder from the upcoming catalogs and promotions!!

January – April Mini Catalog

Have you received your mini catalog in the mail? If not, or if you haven’t been a regular customer of mine, I have catalogs in stock. I’d be more than happy to get one to you, free! If you are not local and would like a copy mailed to you, just request it and I’ll send one to you!

New Online Exclusive Release!

Not only is there a mini catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Online Exclusives HERE! I personally love the fresh new stuff coming in.

And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

People have been asking for years, and Stampin’ Up! has answered. If you remember using the Stamparatus in the past, or seeing other stampers use it, you’ll be happy to hear that Stampin’ Up! just announced an amazing new tool that will be available for FREE with the purchase of a Starter Kit between February 2-March 3!  Anyone that purchasing the Starter Kit during the promotion will get the this new Stampin’ Positioner WITH their Starter Kit!

The Stamp Positioner allows you to get perfect stamped images EVERY TIME! If a stamped image doesn’t stamp like you want it to the first time, you have placed your stamp on the Positioner already, and you can simply ink up and stamp again! It’s the greatest! It also allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer. Watch this video to learn more about this great tool! No more disappointment because your stamp didn’t turn out right!

What’s a Starter Kit? I call it the Ultimate Bundle! The Starter Kit gives you lots of fabulous Stampin’ Up! products at a great price: $99 for $125 worth of products (including shipping and FREE business supplies).

Best of all, you choose which products will arrive in your kit so you can start crafting right away!

Here are the Starter Kit promotion details:

• Promotion Period: February 3–March 2
• New team members who purchase their Starter Kit February 3–March 2 will also receive our new Stampin’ Positioner.*

It’s Stampin’ Up!’s new stamping alignment tool that makes stamping easier and more accurate. It allows you to stamp precisely aligned images, create repeating patterns and Two-Step Stampin’ images easily, and make multiple projects in minutes.

Stampin’ Positioner Grid Paper will also be available for to order but it is not included as part of this exclusive join offer.

If you want to read more about being a demonstrator, or have any concerns, go HERE!

I’d love to have you join our team!!  Once you join, you get at least a 20% discount on all of your Stampin’ Up! purchases and you get to preorder from the upcoming catalogs and promotions!!

January – April Mini Catalog

Have you received your mini catalog in the mail? If not, or if you haven’t been a regular customer of mine, I have catalogs in stock. I’d be more than happy to get one to you, free! If you are not local and would like a copy mailed to you, just request it and I’ll send one to you!

New Online Exclusive Release!

Not only is there a mini catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Online Exclusives HERE! I personally love the fresh new stuff coming in.

And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

The January Product of the Month is the stunning Fabulous Sayings stamp set, and it is just $5!

Have you heard about the Product of the Month promotion from Stampin’ Up!? Each month, they offer an exclusive, limited-edition item—like paper, ink, stamps, dies, and more—available as an Add-On for just $5 with any order that totals $75 or more. It’s a great way to get something extra with your larger orders!

The twist? There’s no sneak peek! The monthly product is a surprise and won’t be revealed until it’s available. But remember, it’s while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early in the month for the best chance to snag it. Plus, each customer can only get one Product of the Month, regardless of how much they spend, so more people have the chance to enjoy it.

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IN ADDITION, I can’t wait for you to see what is in store this month. Read on to find out all about January’s exciting events!

January – April Mini Catalog

So excited! This catalog sales period begins on Tuesday January 6. Have you received your mini catalog in the mail? If not, or if you haven’t been a regular customer of mine, I have catalogs in stock. I’d be more than happy to get one to you, free! If you are not local and would like a copy mailed to you, just request it and I’ll send one to you!

Virtual Card Retreat

This is a first-of-its-kind event! After the huge success of the Virtual Scrap Retreat a few months ago, it was a natural next step to offer a Virtual Card Making Retreat—and it promises to be just as exciting. During this virtual event, you’ll create 15 beautiful cards. I’ve seen many of the samples, and they are absolutely stunning!

When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat Kit, you’ll receive access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will be streamed. You can join in live or watch the recorded videos later and craft at your own pace—whatever works best for you.

There is no need to register. Once you purchase the Kit, you’ll have automatic access to the Retreat site. You can see the Kit Here! And order it HERE!!

Bonus Days

Just in time for the new January–April mini catalog AND the new online exclusives!! Stack your savings! (With a $100 order, you will earn 2-$5 coupons to redeem in February and you can add the Product of the Month for only $5)! Of course you always earn your own Stampin’ Rewards on every order over $20 as well. So many reasons to stock up on basics or get some beautiful new products!

New Online Exclusive Release!

Not only is there a mini catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Online Exclusives HERE! I personally love the fresh new stuff coming in.

And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

Happy New Year! I can’t wait for you to see what is in store this month. Read on to find out all about January’s exciting events!

1. January – April Mini Catalog

So excited! This catalog sales period begins on Tuesday January 6. Have you received your mini catalog in the mail? If not, or if you haven’t been a regular customer of mine, I have catalogs in stock. I’d be more than happy to get one to you, free! If you are not local and would like a copy mailed to you, just request it and I’ll send one to you!

2. Product of the Month

Have you heard about the Product of the Month promotion from Stampin’ Up!? Each month, they offer an exclusive, limited-edition item—like paper, ink, stamps, dies, and more—available as an Add-On for just $5 with any order that totals $75 or more. It’s a great way to get something extra with your larger orders!

The twist? There’s no sneak peek! The monthly product is a surprise and won’t be revealed until it’s available. But remember, it’s while supplies last, so it’s best to shop early in the month for the best chance to snag it. Plus, each customer can only get one Product of the Month, regardless of how much they spend, so more people have the chance to enjoy it.

The December Product of the Month was the stunning True Blue Florals 12″ x 12″ DSP, and it was just $5! I can’t wait to see what the January Product of the Month will be. Who’s ready for the next surprise?

3. Virtual Card Retreat

This is a first-of-its-kind event! After the huge success of the Virtual Scrap Retreat a few months ago, it was a natural next step to offer a Virtual Card Making Retreat—and it promises to be just as exciting. During this virtual event, you’ll create 15 beautiful cards. I’ve seen many of the samples, and they are absolutely stunning!

When you purchase the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat Kit, you’ll receive access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will be streamed. You can join in live or watch the recorded videos later and craft at your own pace—whatever works best for you.

There is no need to register. Once you purchase the Kit, you’ll have automatic access to the Retreat site. You can see the Kit Here! And order it HERE!!

4. Bonus Days

Just in time for the new January–April mini catalog AND the new online exclusives!! Stack your savings! (With a $100 order, you will earn 2-$5 coupons to redeem in February and you can add the Product of the Month for only $5)! Of course you always earn your own Stampin’ Rewards on every order over $20 as well. So many reasons to stock up on basics or get some beautiful new products!

5. New Online Exclusive Release!

Not only is there a mini catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Online Exclusives HERE! I personally love the fresh new stuff coming in.

And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the Pals have been busy creating cozy, frosty, whimsical card ideas and paper crafts for our Winter Wonderland theme — using our favorite Stampin’ Up! goodies. Each project brings a different twist, and that’s what makes the hop feel like a stroll through a creative winter village. If you’re looking for inspiration (or maybe a reason to stay inside with your craft supplies), this hop is for you!

I always think of New Year’s Eve as a sparkly affair, so I decided to create a New Year’s card full of snowflakes and sparkles!

Here are your materials and measurements:

Instructions 

1. Fold the Secret Sea cardstock along the score lines to form the card base. 

2. Layer the Elegant Pines Designer Series Paper onto the Peaceful Garden Glimmer cardstock pieces. Attach the glimmer cardstock to the front side panel of the card base and to the separate Secret Sea cardstock piece.  (See photo below)

3. Cut three layers of circles out using the Spotlight on Nature Dies. I used Secret Sea cardstock, then the silver glimmer paper, then a snowflake pattern from the Elegant Pines DSP. Adhere the circles together.

4. Adhere the Basic White panel to the inside of the card. Now you have your separate elements of this card.

5. Stamp the sentiment from the new Reason to Celebrate stamp set, available soon, on a scrap piece of Secret Sea cardstock using Versamark ink. Heat emboss using Silver Embossing Power, and then cut around it using snips. Note: This stamp set is going to be SO popular — I just love the sentiments and the fonts!

6. Adhere the sentiment onto the circle piece. Line up the separate Secret Sea cardstock piece with the right side of the card base. Add adhesive to the both sides of the circled sentiment cluster and attach to the separate Secret Sea panel.  Remember to only use adhesive on the outsides of the circle back so nothing shows when you open up the card. I used Tear n Tape to make sure it’s secure.

7. Stamp the inside of the card, making sure to get the words in the middle of the panel if you don’t want them to show from the front.

You are done! I hope you liked my shimmer, wintery New Year’s card! Keep the inspiration going! Follow the lineup below to hop through each blog and enjoy every beautifully frosty idea. And stick around — next month we’re creating for the “Something New” theme, and you won’t want to miss it!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
3. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
4. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
5. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
6. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
7. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
8. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
9. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
10. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
11. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
12. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
13. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs

Product List

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Remember, you can go online to see all the products, and their coordinating suite items. SHOP the new Mini Catalog Products HERE!

Not only is there a mini catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Onlines Exclusives HERE!

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And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

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It’s Holly Jolly!

Stampin’ Up! just announced that they are offering FREE shipping on orders of $75+ from December 10-12!!

Here are the details:

• Free shipping begins at 12:01 AM on December 10.
• Free shipping ends at 11:59 PM on December 12.
• Free shipping is for three days only. Orders must be opened and closed from December 10–12.
• Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 (before tax).
• Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free shipping.
• Prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month Paper Pumpkin subscriptions and month-to-month subscriptions do not qualify for free shipping. Refills, past kits, and add-ons do qualify toward free shipping, but you must be a subscriber to purchase. Subscriptions billed and shipped this month will be charged for the normal amount ($27.00 shipping included) + tax.
• Please keep in mind that due to the high volume of orders and the Christmas season, the distribution center may fall behind their typical shipping timeframes. They will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.  Any orders placed during this promotion are not guaranteed to arrive before or by December 25.

Get your orders ready and get them placed in the online store between December 10-12!  And as an added bonus, if you haven’t already earned the December Product Of The Month, your $75 order with free shipping will qualify you to earn that item for $5!!  Yay!!

The Product of the Month is the lovely set of Designer Series Papers: True Blue Florals! Let me know if you have any questions.  Have fun shopping!

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There is a surprisingly large number of Holiday Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives products onto the Last Chance list—many with discounts and all available only while supplies last. Once they sell out, they’re truly gone for good.
Click here to see the everything still available. 

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And here’s the fine print:

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.
• Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced.
• Don’t miss your chance to enjoy months of exciting kits at an incredible value!

DECEMBER: Watercolor in Bloom
Subscribe November 11–December 10
Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant
botanical flourishes.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Copper foil and copper sequins
• Precut paper and vellum pieces
• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin kits yet? They’re one of the highlights of my crafting month! Each month around the 19th or so, I receive my little box of crafting joy. Things I love about Paper Pumpkin:

• the quality of the products
• the versatility of the products
• the surprise factor (we receive hints about the kit, but there’s always that aha! moment)
• the fact that the shipping is included in my kit price!
• the knowledge that I have control over my subscription: I can suspend it, skip a month, cancel it, or subscribe FOREVER! Yay!

Your monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging.

PURCHASE HERE!

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Remember, you can go online to see all the products, and their coordinating suite items. SHOP the new Mini Catalog Products HERE!

Not only is there a whole new catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Onlines Exclusives HERE!

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And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

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If you love Paper Pumpkin like I do, or just want to give it a try, now is the time! If you’re a current subscriber, cancel your account first. If you are not, then simply go to the steps below. Check out these deals!

Here is a sample plan that I would do:

• Purchase a 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription at these great prices! (See above) Go to the SU! website and enter your subscription code to start!
• Then go to the Last Chance Products page, where there are some great deals, up to 50% off on retiring products!
• THEN purchase your $5 Product of the Month — for December, it’s this beautiful Blues DSP!

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Stampin’ Up!® moved a surprisingly large number of Holiday Mini Catalog and Online Exclusives products onto the Last Chance list—many with discounts and all available only while supplies last. Once they sell out, they’re truly gone for good.
Click here to see the everything still available. 

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And here’s the fine print:

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.
• Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced.
• Don’t miss your chance to enjoy months of exciting kits at an incredible value!

DECEMBER: Watercolor in Bloom
Subscribe November 11–December 10
Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant
botanical flourishes.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Copper foil and copper sequins
• Precut paper and vellum pieces
• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce

Have you tried Paper Pumpkin kits yet? They’re one of the highlights of my crafting month! Each month around the 19th or so, I receive my little box of crafting joy. Things I love about Paper Pumpkin:

• the quality of the products
• the versatility of the products
• the surprise factor (we receive hints about the kit, but there’s always that aha! moment)
• the fact that the shipping is included in my kit price!
• the knowledge that I have control over my subscription: I can suspend it, skip a month, cancel it, or subscribe FOREVER! Yay!

Your monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging.

PURCHASE HERE!

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Remember, you can go online to see all the products, and their coordinating suite items. SHOP the new Mini Catalog Products HERE!

Not only is there a whole new catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Onlines Exclusives HERE!

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And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

Get ready for our first-ever Black Friday sale with up to 40% off the most useful, needed, irresistible Stampin’ Up! products at deeper discounts than ever before. Shop between November 25 to December 1 so you can create more by spending less during this limited-time-only sale!

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST — DO NOT DELAY!

•  40% off:
  • Stampin’ Blends
  • Paper Trimmer + replacement blades
  • Ink bundles
•  25% off:
  • Select adhesives
•  15% off:
  • Select cardstock

Shop the full list of discounted items online—some of these WILL sell out. Orders should arrive in time for the holidays, but earlier is always better!

A New Mini Catalog Coming Soon! 

The new January-April 2026 Mini Catalog will be on the way to my customers in late November!  I’ve just ordered the January-April 2026 Mini Catalogs this morning and they will be arriving in your mailbox in early January!

If you’ve ordered from me within the last year, you’ll automatically be on my mailing list for the new catalogs.  If you are not a current customer of mine but would like to be and would like to get a copy of the upcoming catalog, simply comment on this blog post, or drop me an email at marya2hanson@gmail.com, and I’ll send you a catalog free!

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Starting December 1 at 8 a.m., we’re offering big savings on prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions! There’s never been a better time to subscribe to get a new all-inclusive crafting kit delivered to your door each month. Take advantage of this Cyber Monday offer for fantastic deals on 3-, 6-, and 12-month prepaid subscriptions. Whether you’re looking for a last-minute Christmas present that sparks creativity or resolving to make time to craft in the new year, a Paper Pumpkin subscription is the gift that keeps on giving. Read on for more information about this special offer and some key details you and your customers should know. From December 1–9, prepaid Paper Pumpkin subscriptions will be discounted as follows: 3-month prepaid: $61.00 (regular price $81.00) 6-month prepaid: $122.00 (regular price $162.00) 12-month prepaid: $244.00 (regular price $324.00) This offer ends on December 9 at 11:59 p.m., so make sure you don’t miss out!

And here’s the fine print:

• Subscriptions purchased during this promotion start immediately with the December Watercolor in Bloom Kit. This kit cannot be skipped.
• Do not purchase multiple subscriptions for the same recipient. The subscriptions will all start with the Watercolor in Bloom Kit, so the recipient will end up receiving duplicates of the same kit each month.
• Shipping cost is built into the price of the kit and is not reduced.
• Don’t miss your chance to enjoy months of exciting kits at an incredible value!

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The other option is for you to subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, Classic Stampin’ Spot™, and step-by-step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging.

DECEMBER: Watercolor in Bloom
Subscribe November 11–December 10
Show your love and appreciation with rich watercolor hues and elegant
botanical flourishes.
• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes
• Copper foil and copper sequins
• Precut paper and vellum pieces
• Coordinating colors: Copper, Garden Green, Night of Navy (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Pretty Peacock, Secret Sea, Shaded Spruce

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Remember, you can go online to see all the products, and their coordinating suite items. SHOP the September-December Mini Catalog Products HERE!

Not only is there a whole new catalog to shop, there are new gorgeous products found ONLY on the Stampin’ Up! website. SHOP the new Online Exclusives HERE!

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And be sure to join my private Facebook Group — the Up North Stampin’ Gang! We post, we share, and just have a lot of fun! Go here and request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Happy Stamping! Mary

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! Ready to sprinkle some holiday magic into your crafting this season? This month’s theme, Season’s Greetings, is all about celebrating the joy of handmade creations. The Stampin’ Pretty Pals have come together to share festive cards and paper craft ideas using our favorite Stampin’ Up! products — each project designed to inspire your creativity and help you capture the spirit of the season.

For the November Blog Hop, I came upon this Double Flap Envelope card. A big Thank You to Verna Mullen of StampinNotes.com for this fun fold. Although it may not be new to you, it was new to me, and I really wanted to try it with the lovely holiday designer series papers we have in stock right now at Stampin’ Up!:

It’s an easy and fun layout, and it’s especially easy to choose one set of coordinating DSP to make the whole thing have a very unified look. Here are your instructions:

• Cut a card base from cardstock at 10 3/4″ x 5 1/2.” Score and burnish at 1 1/4,” 5 1/2,” and 9 1/2.” The folds should look like this. One of the small flaps is smaller than the other, so it tucks into itself when you fold it closed.

• Cut two panels of coordinating DSP at 5 1/4″ x 3 3/4.” I used the beautiful Traditions of Christmas, with its lovely gold foil accents. In addition, cut a Basic White panel at 5 1/4″ x 4.”
• Adhere the three panels onto your card base like this:

• Cut two squares of cardstock in the same color as your card base — one at 3 3/4″ x 3 3/4″ and one at 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2.” Cut them in half diagonally so you have two triangles of different sizes. Put the other two triangles away for another day!
• Cut two squares of coordinating DSP (in another different pattern) at 3 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4.” Cut the squares in half diagonally. Using only one of each size, adhere the two triangles onto the appropriate cardstock triangles.
• Adhere the two triangles onto the two smaller folded flaps, using only 1/4″ or less of the triangle to adhere. Tear n Tape works perfectly — stay to the edge of the triangle with it. The larger triangle should be added first, and then the smaller triangle on the second flap, as these photos show. Watch so the triangles line up as you adhere them to the flaps.

• Cut four strips of another pattern of DSP at 5 1/4″ x 1.” Take your strips and add one to each of the long blank areas, as shown below. They help to cover where the areas come together, and add a nice border to the other two sides.

• Now your card is basically made and looks like this:

• The fun part of decorating your card is next. For the front, I used a tag in Secret Sea cut from the background tag of the “Patterned Tags” Dies, along with a sentiment from the “Greetings for You” Mix and Match Ephemera Pack, some gold-striped 3/8″ ribbon, and three little gold jewels from the 2025 Advent Calendar.

• On the inside, I used another Ephemera greeting mounted on a punched out shape from the Hexagon Punch, and a stamped image on the white cardstock panel from the Joyful Tidings stamp set. Your finished card will look like this on one side:

• And like this on the other side:

• And will fold up to look like this:

I hope today’s project sparked some holiday cheer and crafting inspiration! All the ingredients for this project are listed below the Pals Line-Up. There’s so much more to see — keep the fun going by following the lineup below to visit the rest of the Pals. And be sure to join us next month when we create our own Winter Wonderland!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
3. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
4. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
5. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
6. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
7. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
8. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
9. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
10. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
11. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
12. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’

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