It’s not every day that we have a Leap Day AND the end of Sale-A-Bration on the same day! Sale-A-Bration ends on February 29, and that’s a very special day that only comes around once every four years!

So let’s have a Leap Year Party!

• Place an order by midnight February 29 (any size order) using Host Code B7T4PUSN & you will be entered in for a chance to win numerous prizes. There will be more than one winner!
• Important: If you have already placed an order in February with me, you are AUTOMATICALLY entered into the drawing. Also, if you read below and decide to get a great deal with the Starter Kit, YOU will be entered into the drawings as well!
• I will make the drawings on March 1 on a video.
• Of course, these prices will be in ADDITION to your FREE Sale-A-Bration goodies that you’ll be receiving direct to your home.
• Shop: marya2hanson@gmail.com if you want me to order for you.

Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of February, and there are over 20 Gift Choices Still Available! Go HERE to see them! With your purchase of $50 or $100 in product, you can choose earn these products. But that’s not all!

Part 1 – Extra $30 free — did you notice this one??

When you host a party, or shop together with friends OR your own order is $300 or more: You earn $30 in additional FREE product on your order in the host rewards section! That means you receive your regular 12% in free products PLUS an additional $30 in products. WOW!  Shop here!

Part 2 – Free Gifts:

When you shop in my online Stampin’ Up! store during Sale-a-bration, you are earning free Sale-a-Bration gifts for each $50 or $100 you spend.   Shop here!

Part 3 – Bonus in the Starter Kit:

When you join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator, you will become a member of my Up North Stampin’ demo group and you will be able to add the new glass mat studio to your starter kit at no extra cost!!  It is SO Cool!

Here are the Starter Kit options:

1. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $125 in products of your choice AND add on the Glass Mat Studio for free. You also get a free Paper Pumpkin kit!
2. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $155 in products of your choice.

No need to sell anything, hold any workshops or classes — unless you want to! Just enjoy your demo discount for as long as you wish, drop anytime with nothing to give back or return!

Join here!

Leap Year Host Code: B7T4PUSN

Let me know if you have any questions! 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 created this card using some beautiful free products from the Sale-A-Bration brochure, and yes, there are two weeks left before these great deals are gone for another year. (See below for more details!) Here’s my card: can you see which are the free products?

I started with a card base of Wild Wheat cardstock, measured at 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4.” I then cut a panel of Lost Lagoon cardstock at 5 1/4″ by 4,” and a panel of Softly Stippled Designer Series Paper (YES, it’s FREE with a $50 purchase!) and adhered it to the Lost Lagoon piece.

Before adhering to the card base, I wrapped some Lost Lagoon 3/8″ ribbon around the two pieces, and brought around to the front, tying a square knot off to one side. I then taped it all to the card base.

Then I used a sentiment from the FREE (with a $50 purchase) Heartfelt Hello stamp set, and stamped on a scrap of Basic White cardstock, then punched it out using the Heartfelt Hexagon punch. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals at the top and bottom of the hexagon to pop it on to the card base.

Finally, I used a couple of embellishments to add some bling to the card. The 2023-2025 In-Color Dots are a perfect match to the Wild Wheat! I hope you enjoyed my card. The Softly Stippled DSP is simply gorgeous — have you seen all the beautiful patterns? Two weeks to snap them up!

All the products used to make this card can be found at the bottom of this post.

Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of February, and there are 24 Gift Choices Still Available! Go HERE to see them! With your purchase of $50 or $100 in product, you can choose from 24 free products. But that’s not all!

Part 1 – Extra $30 free:

When you host a party, or shop together with friends OR your own order is $300 or more: You earn $30 in additional FREE product on your order in the host rewards section!  Shop here!

Part 2 – Free Gifts:

When you shop in my online Stampin’ Up! store during Sale-a-bration, you are earning free Sale-a-Bration gifts for each $50 or $100 you spend.   Shop here!

Part 3 – Bonus in the Starter Kit:

When you join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator, you will become a member of my Up North Stampin’ demo group and you will be able to add the new glass mat studio to your starter kit at no extra cost!!  It is SO Cool!

Here are the Starter Kit options:

1. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $125 in products of your choice AND add on the Glass Mat Studio for free.
2. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $155 in products of your choice.

No need to sell anything, hold any workshops or classes — unless you want to! Just enjoy your demo discount for as long as you wish!

Join here!

Softly Stippled 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162975] $12.50	Heartfelt Hellos Cling Stamp Set (English) [162964] $20.00	Heartfelt Hexagon Punch [162888] $22.00
Wild Wheat Classic Stampin' Pad [161651] $9.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Wild Wheat 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161725] $10.00
Lost Lagoon 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133679] $10.00	Lost Lagoon ¼" (6.4 Mm) Bordered Ribbon [161171] $8.00	2023–2025 In Color™ Dots [161620] $8.00

Be sure to use this Host Code for February if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: B7T4PUSN

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Sale-A-Bration continues until the end of February, and there are 24 Gift Choices Still Available! With your purchase of $50 or $100 in product, you can choose from 24 free products. But that’s not all!

Part 1 – Extra $30 free:

When you host a party, or shop together with friends OR your own order is $300 or more: You earn $30 in additional FREE product on your order in the host rewards section!  Shop here!

Part 2 – Free Gifts:

When you shop in my online Stampin’ Up! store during Sale-a-bration, you are earning free Sale-a-Bration gifts for each $50 or $100 you spend.   Shop here!

Part 3 – Bonus in the Starter Kit:

When you join the Stampin’ Up! family as a demonstrator, you will become a member of my Up North Stampin’ demo group and you will be able to add the new glass mat studio to your starter kit at no extra cost!!  It is SO Cool!

Here are the Starter Kit options:

1. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $125 in products of your choice AND add on the Glass Mat Studio for free.
2. Pay $99 plus tax, enjoy free shipping on your kit, select $155 in products of your choice.

No need to sell anything, hold any workshops or classes — unless you want to! Just enjoy your demo discount for as long as you wish!

Join here!

Be sure to use this Host Code for February if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: B7T4PUSN

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month, the theme is “Love Is In The Air.” We hope you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

What says LOVE better than a traditional and shiny Valentine’s Day card using the beautiful “Most Adored” Designer Series papers, FREE from the Sale-A-Bration brochure? I just love the beautiful gold foil accents. 

If you’re ever wondering what to do with small strips of precious Designer Series Papers (who wants to throw any away?), this layout is for you. Thanks to Sharon Armstrong at TX Stampin’ Sharon for the idea. The measurements are easy, and you can create either a portrait or landscape card.

I started with a card base of Real Red cardstock measuring 4 ¼” x 11,” scored at 5 ½.” I chose three designs from the papers and cut (1) 1/2″x 3 3/4″ and (1) 1/2″ x 5″ out of each pattern, so three different strips of each length. I made sure the paper was non-directional and could be effective when cut into a narrow strip.

I also cut two panels of Basic White Cardstock at 4” x 5 ¼”. I arranged and adhered the strips of DSP onto the one of the white panels, weaving them through each other where they cross. Or you can simply glue or tape one set of strips right over the other. The second Basic White panel was glued to the inside of the card – up to you how you decorate it.

I then ran the Basic White panel with the strips adhered through the Stamp ‘n Emboss Machine with the Subtle 3D Embossing Folder, and then added the panel to the front of the card base. I like the texture that the embossing folder adds! 

I punched two hearts using the Heart Punch Pack, one in Flirty Flamingo, and the ‘lacy’ bordered one in Gold Shimmer Paper (retired). I stamped a sentiment from the Bee My Valentine stamp set using Versamark Ink and then heat embossed with white embossing powder. I adhered the pink heart onto the gold. I draped some Red Sheer ribbon across the back and then popped the whole thing up using Stampin’ Dimensionals. I finished with a few gold embellishments! 

I hope you enjoyed my Valentine Card, and I hope YOU are feeling some love today as you hop through the Pals’ projects! All the products needed to create this project can be found below. Just click on any of them to start shopping with me.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “It’s All About The Kids.” Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
3. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
4. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
5. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
6. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
7. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
8. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
9. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
10. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
11. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
12. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
13. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
14. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
15. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
16. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations

Bee My Valentine Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162547] $21.00	Most Adored 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [162976] $16.50	Heart Punch Pack [151292] $38.00
Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [102482] $10.00	Fine Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Paper Pack [160428] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50
Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00	Real Red 3/8" (1 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [153535] $7.00	Festive Pearls [159963] $7.00
Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $31.00	Basics Embossing Powders [155554] $18.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00
Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Be sure to use this Host Code for February if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: B7T4PUSN

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

NEW & AVAILABLE NOW!
Create glittering birthday cards and gift tags with the Birthday Sparkle Kit! This kit includes six cards and six gift tags. Create each project with the included stamp set, die-cut paper pieces, and twine. It also includes other elements such as glitter stickers, pressed wood picks, coordinating envelopes, and gold foil paper pieces! It’s easy to create each project for your recipient or get ahead on your crafting for the year by making quick multiples. Either way, you’ve got a special paper craft that your recipients will love!

Item 163865 | $23.00

The Birthday Sparkle Kit includes:

• Birthday Sparkle Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Clear Stamp Block
• Early Espresso Stampin’ Spot
• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• Make 6 cards and 6 gift tags
• Cards: 3 each of 2 designs; folded card 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″
• Gift tags: 3 each of 2 designs; largest tag 2-1/4″ x 3-1/2″
• 6 preprinted envelopes
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Gold glitter stickers and pressed wood picks.
• Baker’s Twine in Early Espresso and White
• A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
• $23 (163865)

VIEW AND PURCHASE ONLINE HERE

Product colors: Basic White, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, gold glitter

NEW & AVAILABLE NOW!

Calling all plant lovers! The Happy Houseplants Kit is an adorable home decor crafting kit! This kit comes with four 6″ x 6″ white frames and precut paper pieces for you to curl and assemble inside the frame. You’ll end up with four coordinated houseplant decor pieces. They can stand by themselves, or you can hang them on your wall. Either way, your houseguests will be amazed that you created it yourself!

Item 163873 | $25

The Happy Houseplants Kit includes:

• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting)
• 4 white frames
• Frame size: 7-1/8″ x 7-1/8″ x 7/16″
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• A 7-3/4″ x 7-1/2″ x 3″ printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
• $25 (163873)

Product colors: Calypso Coral, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie

View and Purchase this kit online HERE!

Be sure to use this Host Code for February if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: MT9S9ZBT

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Ready for more? There are EVEN MORE PRODUCTS available to shop, earn, and redeem during Sale-A-Bration. We don’t want you to miss out on these great products and incredible deals, so take a look at our newly added products by downloading this flyer.

Remember, the item numbers in the flyer must be used in order to redeem these products as Sale-A-Bration items. These products have different item numbers in the catalog, which won’t register as part of Sale-A-Bration.

Here are the products! Remember, for every $50 or $100 you spend, you can choose from our original products, or from the list below. Go to stampinup.com to start shopping!

Be sure to use this Host Code for January if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: VDNBXJVT

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

If you’re not a subscriber, now is the time to revisit the Paper Pumpkin Kit. Each month, your Paper Pumpkin™ all-inclusive crafting kit includes a photopolymer stamp set, a Classic Stampin’ Spot, pre-cut printed supplies with embellishments, and step-by-step instructions to make exclusive projects that include cards, tags, and gift packaging.

Unleash your creativity with Paper Pumpkin, a delightful monthly crafting subscription that delivers a box of crafting joy straight to your door! Designed for both seasoned crafters and beginners, each kit is a carefully curated surprise, packed with everything you need to create beautiful handmade projects.

This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit is a celebration of Easter and the vibrant hues of Spring. Dive into the world of paper crafting and discover the joy of creating your own cards, tags, and gift packaging. With step-by-step instructions included, you’ll effortlessly craft stunning projects that are perfect for spreading cheer.

What’s Inside the Sweet Springtime kit:

• 3 Exclusive Designs: Create a total of 9 projects with 3 unique and charming designs.
• Coordinating Envelopes: Your projects will look even more special with perfectly matched envelopes.
• Gift Boxes: Add an extra touch to your creations with adorable and functional gift boxes.
• Precut Paper Pieces: No need for scissors! Dive straight into crafting with pre-cut paper pieces in coordinating colors.
• Baker’s Twine and Embellishments: Elevate your projects with the perfect finishing touches.
• Coordinating Colors: Petal Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green, Berry Burst, Early Espresso (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Crumb Cake.
• Exclusive Add-On Die: Don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your crafting experience with a special add-on die that coordinates seamlessly with projects from all three months!

Subscribe before February10, and receive these fun kits once a month. Although we always have an element of surprise with the kits, here are sneak previews of the next three months!

March: Memorable Meadows

Create all-occasion cards and share nature’s beauty with March’s Memorable Meadows Paper Pumpkin kit. This month’s kit includes a bonus FREE stamp set and coordinates with the Meandering Meadows Suite Collection.

Your kit includes everything you need to make nine cards (3 each of 3 designs), with nine coordinating envelopes, precut vellum pieces, and wood embellishments. A Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Spot is also provided, and other coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors are Balmy Blue, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, and Night of Navy.

Exclusive Add-On Dies

The Love of Spring Dies will help you take your crafting with your Paper Pumpkin kits even further. Add dimension with a leaf sprig, daffodil, “Love” sentiment, or label element, and give your projects a special touch. These dies coordinate with all three of this quarter’s kits. Don’t delay ordering; this add-on is offered while supplies last and is only available to current Paper Pumpkin subscribers.

Please pick up a prepaid subscription (1, 3, 6, or 12 months) from my online store or set up a monthly subscription. During Sale-A-Bration, buying a 3-, 6- or 12-month subscription will also earn you FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts. Please let me know if you do not receive your free catalogs by the end of this month. 

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

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope that you will be inspired by the creations the Pals are sharing with you! Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

It’s my favorite time of the paper crafting year — Sale-A-Bration! When you order from the new January-April Mini Catalog or Annual Catalog, for every $50 or $100 you spend, you earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts, found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. And there’s a great variety this year — stamp sets, dies, beautiful designer series papers, and more!

Although I haven’t received my big Sale-A-Bration order yet, I did get a chance to receive one free Sale-A-Bration item in December as a result of Demonstrator Preorders. Take a look at my project and guess what it is:

You guessed it — it’s the embellishments — the Opaque Faceted Gems!

This set of cute gems contains 150 adhesive-backed pieces, 50 each of 3 colors: Calypso Coral, Pecan Pie, and Pool Party. Think of all the ways you will use these!

For my project, I started with a piece of Basic White cardstock cut at 7″ by 8 1/2″. I scored on the 7″ side at 3 1/2″. I then cut a panel of Pecan Pie cardstock at 3 3/8″ by 6 7/8″ and adhered to the front of the card base. Then I cut a piece of Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper at 3 1/4″ by 6 3/4″ and adhered to the top of the Pecan Pie. I love the thought of the bees buzzing around on daisies!

I then stamped and punched out four bees, stamping on Basic White paper with Lemon Lolly and Pecan Pie to match my DSP. In addition, I stamped wings onto Vellum cardstock using Pebbled Path ink and punched them out. Be sure to let the ink dry on the vellum!

In addition, I cut out a circle from the Deckled Circles dies and stamped a sentiment from the stamp set in Pecan Pie. These sentiments are ADORABLE!! I also stamped a little bit of honeycomb in Lemon Lolly. I was then ready to construct the card.

I used Glue Dots to adhere the wings to the bees, and then I adhered the sentiment circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals first, after which I scattered the friendly bees onto the card, adhering with Dimensionals also. 

My last task was to add Opaque Gems around the bees, providing a little bling and color. I just love them! I also ‘decorated’ my envelope flap with a little DSP as well. I hope you like my “bee-lightful” card — all the products used to create the project are found at the bottom of this post. Just click on one to start shopping with me.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be “Love is in the Air” on February 14th. Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty!
2. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
3. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
4. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
5. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
6. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
7. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’ ——You are Here!
8. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
9. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
10. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
11. Pamela Sadler at Pamela Sadler
12. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
13. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
14. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
15. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
16. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
17. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!

Besides the FREE GIFTS you can earn, Stampin’ Up! is offering TWO options to join during Sale-a-Bration. GO HERE to get all the details!

Here’s a fun video to show all the FREE Sale-A-Bration products, many of which coordinate with products from the new Mini Catalog!

Be sure to use this Host Code for January if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: VDNBXJVT

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Bee My Valentine Bundle (English) [162554] $38.50	Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161289] $12.50	Deckled Circles Dies [162286] $37.00
Pecan Pie 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [161717] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [101856] $10.00
Pecan Pie Classic Stampin' Pad [161665] $9.00	Lemon Lolly Classic Stampin' Pad [161666] $9.00	Pebbled Path Classic Stampin' Pad [161648] $9.00
Opaque Faceted Gems [162979] $8.00

Mary

I made another card using the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder in the new January-April Mini Catalog from Stampin’ Up! This one also uses the Meandering Meadows Designer Series Papers. The scene shows white flowers with yellow centers, so I tried to pick up on those flowers in an embossed panel on the front of the card:

I started with a Lolly Lemon card base of 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″, scored and folded at 4 1/4″. I cut a panel of the Meandering Meadows DSP to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and adhered it to the card base. I cut a 2″ by 5 1/2″ strip of Basic White cardstock and ran it through my cut and emboss machine with the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder. I took a length of Baker’s Twine and wrapped it around the white embossed panel twice and tied a bow.

I also cut a 2 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ panel of Lemon Lolly cardstock. I used a Lemon Lolly Stampin’ Blend to add some yellow accents to the flowers. I then adhered the white embossed panel to the Lemon Lolly panel and then adhered to the front of the card. 

Finally I used a spare sentiment panel from a Paper Pumpkin kit (always have to use all the goodies, right?) and stamped a sentiment in using the Heartfelt Hexagon stamp set. I popped it onto the front of the card using Stampin’ Diomensionals and added a couple of Tinsel Gems.

These papers are so beautiful, and this time I just used the back of one of the beautiful scenes. Aren’t these pretty?

All the products used are found at the bottom of this post. Just click on one to start shopping with me.

It’s my favorite time of the paper crafting year — Sale-A-Bration! When you order from the new January-April Mini Catalog or Annual Catalog, for every $50 or $100 you spend, you earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts, found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. And there’s a GREAT variety this year — stamp sets, dies, beautiful designer series papers, and more!

Not only that, Stampin’ Up! is offering TWO options to join during Sale-a-Bration:

• OPTION ONE – Your choice of $125 of FREE product for $99 with free shipping PLUS Stampin’ Up!’s Glass Mat Studio (a retail value of $60). The studio includes a 17″ x 14″ glass mat, an 8-3/8″ x 6″ silicone mat and an 8-1/4″ square cleaning cloth. Here’s a look at the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio:
• OPTION TWO – Your choice of an additional $30 in FREE products to add to your Starter Kit. That’s $155 of your choice of products for just $99. PLUS free shipping.

Take a look at this video to get an even better idea of the JOIN offers!

Some Reminders:

• You will earn a 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator).
• You have no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone and no obligation to buy another thing if you don’t want to.
• While Sale-a-Bration rewards don’t apply to your Starter Kit, you will earn all the Sale-a-Bration rewards that customers earn after your starter kit! 

Here’s a fun video to show all the FREE Sale-A-Bration products, many of which coordinate with products from the new Mini Catalog!

Be sure to use this Host Code for January if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: VDNBXJVT

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder [162935] $11.00	Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162735] $12.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $10.00
Baker's Twine Three Color Pack [162759] $8.00	Deckled Circles Dies [162286] $37.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $9.00
Tinsel Gems Four Pack [161623] $8.00	So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283] $24.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Mary

Today I’m featuring a gorgeous new embossing folder found in the January-April Mini Catalog. The Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder is meant to add texture to your project, and this one is so pretty, it can stand alone on a very simple card. Take a look:

I started with a Very Vanilla card base of 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″, scored and folded at 4 1/4″. I cut a panel of the Meandering Meadows DSP to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and ran it through my cut and emboss machine with the Layered Florals 3D Embossing Folder, then adhered to the front of the card. The effect is stunning. These papers are so beautiful, and this time I just used the back of one of the beautiful scenes. Aren’t these pretty?

I then cut a circle in Very Vanilla cardstock from the Deckled Circles Dies, and stamped a sentiment from the So Sincere stamp set. If you don’t have this set, you need it – it has such beautiful sayings for all kinds of occasions:

Before adhering, I added some tape to the back and folded some Baker’s Twine to make loops. I popped the circle onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals, and finished off with some embellishments to add bling. Done!

The simple elegance of this card makes it appropriate for many occasions, including sympathy, thinking of you, or a feminine birthday, even a wedding! All the products used are found at the bottom of this post. Just click on one to start shopping with me.

It’s my favorite time of the paper crafting year — Sale-A-Bration! When you order from the new January-April Mini Catalog or Annual Catalog, for every $50 or $100 you spend, you earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts, found in the Sale-A-Bration brochure. And there’s a GREAT variety this year — stamp sets, dies, beautiful designer series papers, and more!

Not only that, Stampin’ Up! is offering TWO options to join during Sale-a-Bration:

• OPTION ONE – Your choice of $125 of FREE product for $99 with free shipping PLUS Stampin’ Up!’s Glass Mat Studio (a retail value of $60). The studio includes a 17″ x 14″ glass mat, an 8-3/8″ x 6″ silicone mat and an 8-1/4″ square cleaning cloth. Here’s a look at the Stampin’ Glass Mat Studio:
• OPTION TWO – Your choice of an additional $30 in FREE products to add to your Starter Kit. That’s $155 of your choice of products for just $99. PLUS free shipping.

Take a look at this video to get an even better idea of the JOIN offers!

Some Reminders:

• You will earn a 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator).
• You have no obligation to ever sell or share with anyone and no obligation to buy another thing if you don’t want to.
• While Sale-a-Bration rewards don’t apply to your Starter Kit, you will earn all the Sale-a-Bration rewards that customers earn after your starter kit! 

Here’s a fun video to show all the FREE Sale-A-Bration products, many of which coordinate with products from the new Mini Catalog!

Be sure to use this Host Code for January if you make an order of $50 or more — I will send you a Sale-A-Bration surprise!

Host Code: VDNBXJVT

Let me know if you have any questions! 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

Layered Florals 3 D Embossing Folder [162935] $11.00	Meandering Meadows 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162735] $12.50	Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146982] $10.00
Baker's Twine Three Color Pack [162759] $8.00	Deckled Circles Dies [162286] $37.00	Balmy Blue Classic Stampin' Pad [147105] $9.00
Tinsel Gems Four Pack [161623] $8.00	So Sincere Cling Stamp Set (English) [162283] $24.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25

Mary