It’s time to get ready to say goodbye to our beautiful 2020-22 In Colors. Which do you love the most? I have to say that with the promise of a Color Refresh, I HOPE that Soft Succulent stays around as one of the regular permanent colors. How about you? Any you can’t live without?

That being said, if you REALLY love one of the In Colors above, NOW is the time to stock up on inks, papers, ink refills, or anything else related to that color, because believe me, everything will go fast, and when it’s gone, it’s gone!

That being said again…..If you love great deals, then the Last Chance Products Sale is the perfect time to shop! Starting on April 4, you will get deep discounts on your favorite retiring products! More details to come!

We recently had a Mystery Card Challenge on our Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook Page. Thanks to Michelle Laliberte Quinno for the layout of this fun card. Here is what I did for my Mystery Card!

I used three different patterns from the Regency Park 6″ by 6″ Designer Series Papers. These springy patterns are so fun!

I started out with a Basic White card base, cut at 8 1/2 by 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″. Here are the rest of the measurements:

• Colored Cardstock: 4-1/4” x 11” SCORED at 5-1/2”
• THREE different pieces of coordinating DSP:

¾” x 4-1/4”, 1-3/4” x 5-1/4”, 2 1/2″ x 3 1/4″

• 2-1/2” Colored Cardstock Circle (Same as your card base (or whatever sized circle you want)

Arrange the DSP panels, one on top of the next, starting with the left side of the card. Punch out a Night of Navy circle and adhere. Cut out a tag from the Tailor Made Tags Dies and stamp a sentiment. Add a bow of baker’s twine with a glue dot, and a couple of sparkly sequins!

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All the products above can be found below. Just click on one to start shopping with me!

Product List

Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160559] $12.00	Something Fancy Cling Stamp Set (English) [160416] $23.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $9.25	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $8.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $22.00
2 1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Pastel Adhesive Backed Sequins [160387] $8.00	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. Click on the link below to check them out. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Papers, found in the Online Exclusives section at stampinup.com, are so beautiful, from the Flirty Flamingo papers I featured in my last post to the rich colors of Pretty Peacock in this card. (Don’t forget, Pretty Peacock is coming back with our Color Refresh in May)!

I used three different patterns in this lovely blue-green shade. I love how they all work together! These papers have a beautiful soft look, and some give the impression of the Emboss Resist technique.

Thanks to Brian King at stampwithbrian.com for the inspiration and layout of this fun card. I started out with a Basic White card base, cut at 4 1/4 by 11″, scored at 5 1/2″. Here are the rest of the measurements:

• Basic White Panels: 4 3/4″ by 2″, 4″ by 3 1/2″
• Hello, Irresistible Panels: 5 1/4″ by 4″, 4 5/8″ by 1 7/8″, 3 7/8″ by 3 3/8″
• Pretty Peacock — a scrap large enough for the Circle Punch of your choice
• Fine Shimmer Paper — enough to die cut a butterfly

I adhered the panels together and then adhered to the card front. I popped the circle up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and then added the butterfly with glue dots. I finished with some pretty Iridescent Flat Pearls.

Don’t forget, the Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is part of the recent Online Exclusives offering – and it is GORGEOUS! GET IT NOW! 🙂

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All the products above can be found below. Just click on one to start shopping with me!

Product List

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161139] $12.50	Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack [160428] $10.00	Build A Butterfly Dies [159119] $31.00
Subtle Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [143706] $10.00	2 1/4" (5.7 Cm) Circle Punch [143720] $18.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [150880] $8.75
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $7.50	Flat Adhesive Backed Pearls [160449] $9.00

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. Click on the link below to check them out. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

I finally had a chance to create using the designer series papers receiving rave reviews: The Hello, Irresistible Designer Series Papers, found in the Online Exclusives section at stampinup.com. Here’s my project! Keep scrolling for the instructions on how to make this yourself!

These papers have a beautiful soft look, and some give the impression of the Emboss Resist technique. But you don’t have to do anything — just use these lovely papers, and the effect is gorgeous!

Thanks to Sue Vine at Miss Pink Craft Spot for the inspiration for my card. I started out with a Basic White card base, cut at 5 1/2 by 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″. I cut another Basic White panel at 5 1/2 by 4 1/4″ and ran it through the Cut and Emboss Machine using the Cane Weave Embossing Folder. I then took the second largest die from the Deckled Rectangles Dies and positioned it to make a diagonal cut across the embossed panel, like so:

Next, I trimmed the bottom portion of the embossed piece straight across the bottom so there was a bigger gap between the two white panels in order for more DSP to show through.

I then cut a panel of DSP at 4 1/4 by 4″ or so to adhere in the middle of the card front. Then I added the two embossed panels to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals to give it some dimension.

Lastly, I stamped a sentiment in Flirty Flamingo from the Ginkgo Branch Stamp Set onto a white scrap and punched it out using the Lovely Label Pick a Punch. I LOVE this for quick and easy sentiments! I added some Iridescent Rhinestones and White Baker’s Twine to finish it off!

Don’t forget, the Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is part of the recent Online Exclusives offering – and it is GORGEOUS! GET IT NOW! 🙂

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All the products above can be found below. Just click on one to start shopping with me!

Product List

Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161139] $12.50	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] $30.00	Gingko Branch Cling Stamp Set (English) [160463] $23.00
Cane Weave 3 D Embossing Folder [160580] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin' Pad [147052] $8.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. Click on the link below to check them out. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

Some best-selling products that were recently un-orderable are now back in stock. Here is a list of the faves that have returned!

DAINTY DELIGHT BUNDLE

The Dainty Delight Bundle includes the Dainty Delight Stamp Set (#161078) and Dainty Delight Dies (#160674).

If you got Dainty Flowers Designer Series Paper during Sale-a-Bration, now is the time to get this ever-so-popular bundle!

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SEASIDE BAY BUNDLE

The Seaside Bay Bundle includes the Seaside Say Stamp Set (#161436) and Seaside Bay Dies (#160444).

The coordinating papers are the By the Bay 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Papers. Here’s a look at the colors and patterns in these pages:

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QUEEN BEE BUNDLE

The Queen Bee Bundle has been super popular with its combination of Boho detail work. It includes the Queen Bee Stamp Set (#160476) and the Queen Bee Dies (#160484). 

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PLAYING IN THE RAIN BUNDLE

The Playing in the Rain Bundle includes the Playing in the Rain Stamp Set (#160542) and the Playing in the Rain Dies (#160550), and coordinates with the Rain or Shine Specialty Designer Series Paper. They are SO cute with their little creatures and shiny elements!

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FRAMED FLORETS BUNDLE

The Framed Florets Bundles was early-released last Fall, and it has not gone unnoticed — very popular! It includes the Framed Florets Stamp Set (#161815) and the Framed Florets Dies (#160623).

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HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE

The Hello, Irresistible 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper is part of the recent Online Exclusives offering – and it is GORGEOUS! GET IT NOW! 🙂

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All the products above can be found right below this paragraph. Just click on one to start shopping with me!

Product List

Dainty Delight Bundle (English) [160675] $54.75	Dainty Delight Cling Stamp Set (English) [161078] $25.00	Dainty Delight Dies [160674] $36.00
Seaside Bay Bundle (English) [160445] $54.00	Seaside Bay Cling Stamp Set (English) [160436] $26.00	Seaside Bay Dies [160444] $34.00
Queen Bee Bundle (English) [160485] $49.50	Queen Bee Cling Stamp Set (English) [160476] $23.00	Queen Bee Dies [160484] $32.00
Playing In The Rain Bundle (English) [160551] $54.75	Playing In The Rain Cling Stamp Set (English) [160542] $26.00	Playing In The Rain Dies [160550] $35.00
Framed Florets Bundle (English) [162407] $54.00	Framed Florets Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161815] $23.00	Framed Florets Dies [160623] $37.00
Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161139] $12.50

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. Click on the link below to check them out. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

Hi, Stampers! I created some fun cards using1″ strips from the Regency Park Designer Series Papers. I love the different color combinations in these papers. The patterns are so fun and spring-like, and I do hate wasting any beautiful paper! So I made four card using four combos:

This card layout is from Mary Fish from Stampin’ Pretty. I started with a card base of 8 1/2″ by 11″, folded at 4 1/4″. I then added a different colored cardstock panel of 4″ by 5 1/4″ on top of that. From there, I took a panel of Basic White cardstock on which I would adhere the strips, cut at 3 3/4″ by 5″, which would be trimmed down later.

Then I cut THREE strips of THREE different coordinating designer papers at 1″ wide. From my samples, you can see how they fit onto the card. Some can be cut at 1 by 5″ and a few more like 1 by 3″ — it’s NOT an exact science haha!

I then started adhering the strips to the white panel which has not been attached to the card yet! I placed them, just ‘eyeing up’ the gap between each strip. I started with these four, (see dotted line below), and then pieced the others in. Once you get the hang of it, it goes fast for multiple cards.

The strips will hang over the edges of your white panel. When all the strips are applied, turn over, and trim the strips to the edges of the white panel, and adhere to the card front!

I used the Lovely Labels Pick-a-Punch to punch out the sentiments after stamping with the large THANKS sentiment from the Season of Chic stamp set. So nice to be able to choose two different designs on the punch! And so quick and easy!

I tied big bows of white baker’s twine behind each sentiment and adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I added some various sequins I had in my embellishment stash, and done!

The Regency Park designer series papers have such beautiful floral patterns; they’re so much fun to mix and match!

All the products I used can be found below. Just click on any to start shopping with me!

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. Click on the link below to check them out. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

Product List

Season Of Chic Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [158810] $27.00	Regency Park 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160559] $12.00	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $9.25
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $9.25	Mango Melody 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146989] $9.25	Shaded Spruce 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146981] $9.25
Petal Pink 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146985] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $8.00
Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $8.00	Shaded Spruce Classic Stampin' Pad [147088] $8.00	Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $24.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

Hi, Stampers! We are wrapping up our month in Arizona with a week in Gold Canyon. We love it here! Today we took a five-mile hike on the Boulder Canyon Trail, where we saw beautiful rock formations and the lovely high elevation Canyon Lake!

You’ve probably been hearing about the new products at Stampin’ Up! They are ONLY available online, not found in any catalog. I am featuring the products below so you can see them at a glance. Click on any one of them to take you to the online store. Don’t forget to use the Host Code at the end of the post to get a FREE Stamp Pad in the color of your choice!

Here’s a link to the products: GO HERE and behold!

Product List

Irresistible Blooms Cling Stamp Set (English) [161140] $25.00	Irresistible Blooms Dies [161149] $35.00	Irresistible Blooms Bundle (English) [161150] $54.00
Hello, Irresistible 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161139] $12.50	Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection (English) [161154] $74.50	Tropical Leaf Punch [161248] $22.00
Tropical Leaf Bundle (English) [161249] $37.75	Tropical Leaf Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161242] $20.00	Growth Takes Time Cling Stamp Set (English) [161497] $24.00
Elegant Borders Dies [161593] $32.00	Rhino Ready Cling Stamp Set (English) [160959] $24.00	Rhino Ready Dies [160985] $32.00
Rhino Ready Bundle (English) [161387] $50.25	Radiating Stitches Dies [161595] $30.00	Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit (English) [161804] $23.00
Gold & Silver 1/8" (3.2 Mm) Trim Combo Pack [161633] $9.00	Basics 3 D Embossing Folders [161598] $30.00	Classic Letters Photopolymer Stamp Set [161267] $25.00
Naturally Gilded 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [161639] $10.00

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary

This March, we’ve created a card kit particularly designed to help you reach out to those who light up your world, and that you will want to add to their collection! The Colorful Kaleidoscope Kit is filled with geometric shapes and unique kaleidoscopic patterns. It’s time to give a card that no one will forget! 

This kit has everything you need to make your crafting experience hassle free! It comes with 9 cards—3 each of 3 different designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes, laser-cut peek through elements in different colors to layer which creates a kaleidoscope effect, gold foil accents, and a unique all-occasion stamp set.

The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! makes creativity easy with a variety of projects, styles, and designs to choose from. You can create gorgeous projects without the pressure of starting from scratch. And best of all, the cards and crafts you make are even more special when shared with a friend!

This kit includes: 

• 9 full-size cards, 3 each of 3 designs, measuring 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ and 9 coordinating envelopes.
• One photopolymer stamp set with all-occasion sentiments that go beyond the basics.
• One Gray Granite Stampin’ Spot.
• 9 peek-through laser cuts that can easily be layered to create a kaleidoscopic effect.
• Precut die cuts that are lined with gold foil, perfect for all your stamped sentiments.
• Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals, Tear & Tape Adhesive, and Foam Adhesive Strips.
• Gold, pearlized embellishments.
• The coordinating colors are Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, and Petal Pink.
• Each project takes less than 60 minutes to complete. 

Go HERE to order this great kit!

Online Exclusives — New in March!

March brings with it some exciting new developments at Stampin’ Up!. Starting March 1, we will be offering ONLINE EXCLUSIVES, found only our website, and not in any catalog, ever. This will allow us to offer new and exciting products all year long, AND for many of us, provide the shopping experience we are now used to: ONLINE!

Ready to see the beautiful new products? GO HERE and behold!

My favorites? I love the new RHINO bundle!! SO cute! They make me smile every time I look at them.

Here’s a cute sample!

The Hello, Irresistible Suite Collection is a group of lovely products — check out the way these flowers look like the Emboss Resist technique. LOVE!

Here’s a beautiful sample project:

And there’s so much more! Ready to check online yourself? HERE’S THE LINK!

If you make an online order of $50 or over with the host code below in March, I will send you a FREE new Stampin’ Pad, your choice of color!

H4HPKDBK is the March Host Code!

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are having SO much fun over there! We post, we share, and just enjoy life! Here’s the link to request to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary