Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, we have a Tic Tac Toe theme. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations the Pals are sharing with you! As you hop from blog to blog, we love reading your comments. Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I chose the middle column for my ‘tic tac toe’ project. My three elements were: Dies or punch, Flowers or trees, and Birthday. It’s my mom’s 88th birthday on Tuesday, May 9, so she will have received this card by the time the blog hop goes live on Wednesday. I have been waiting patiently (I’m trying, anyway!) for my new catalog order to ship, so I decided to demonstrate how we can use wonderful online Stampin’ Up! products in different ways while we are waiting for our orders. I used the Wreath of Blooms project kit to create an alternate project: a special slimline card for Mom.

The Stampin’ Up! kits are so awesome, because they include everything we need to create the projects or cards in the kit, including a stamp set (if applicable), ink, adhesives, embellishments, everything! Here is the Wreath of Blooms kit, and everything you’ll receive when you purchase the kit.

To make my slimline card, I started out by creating the flowers that were intended for the wreath, per instructions. Because the Saffron ‘loopy’ flower is quite 3D, I decided not to use it for my card. I also punched out the larger Garden Green leaves, and a couple of the Pear Pizzazz smaller leaves. I then cut a card base of Basic White cardstock measuring 8 1/2″ by 7 1/2″, scored at 3 3/4″.

I cut a panel of Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper to use as the card front, measuring 3 3/4″ by 8 1/2″, adhered to the front of the card base. I used this DSP, which is a combo of Boho Blue and Azure Afternoon.

Then, I put the two large background leaves down onto the card front. From there, I started arranging the flowers that I had constructed onto the front of the card, using a combination of glue dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I heat embossed the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Artistically Inked stamp set in white embossing powder onto Night of Navy cardstock, since the insides of the flowers contain Night of Navy accents. I cut a banner at the end of each side, and mounted the banner with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I then used some white baker’s twine for some loopy accents, and popped on some Iridescent Pastel Gems.

I hope you enjoyed my alternative use of the Wreath of Blooms kit. By the way, the wreath ring that came with the kit? Rest assured that I will use that in another upcoming project. If you’re like me, NOTHING goes to waste, and it’s fun to use products in new and exciting ways. All the products I used to make this slimline card can be found below. Click on any product to begin shopping with me.

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are very excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on June 14th, when our theme will be showcasing the New 2023-2025 In Colors.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
3. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
4. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
5. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
6. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
7. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
9. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
10. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
11. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
12. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
13. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
14. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
15. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
16. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
17. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts

Wreath Of Blooms Kit [162362] $13.00	Artistically Inked Cling Stamp Set [154542] $24.00	Fresh As A Daisy 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161289] $12.50	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50
Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $10.00	Iridescent Pastel Gems [160429] $8.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $31.00
White Stampin' Emboss Powder [109132] $6.00	Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	Stampin' Dimensionals [104430] $4.25	Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.75

Here is the Host Code for MAY. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive an assortment of the brand new 2023–2025 IN COLOR™ DOTS. They are awesome!

May Host Code: ZYRXW9SE

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

Do you want an easy way to make your own shaker cards? The Confetti Birthday Kit, the newest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up!, is the perfect place to start!

This all-inclusive card making kit has just what you need to create 9 confetti shaker cards in 3 standout designs. Nothing says CELEBRATE like bright colors, shaker confetti, and holographic accents!

This month’s kit includes: 

• Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
• 9 coordinating envelopes
• Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
• One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

This fun unboxing video will help you see how cute these cards really are:

SO fun! Click HERE to start shopping the kits! Best idea yet: grab two or three and get together with friends or family for a KIT NIGHT!

Here is the Host Code for MAY. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive an assortment of the brand new 2023–2025 IN COLOR™ DOTS. They are awesome!

May Host Code: ZYRXW9SE

Please let me know if you have any questions. And be sure to join my Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page. We are strolling through the new catalog together this week, so hurry! 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 love a good punch, and the new Tropical Leaf Bundle, complete with stamp set and punch, does not disappoint. I created a card using this fun punch and a beautiful piece of designer series paper from the Fancy Flora set of papers.

The card starts with a card base of Soft Seafoam, measured at 4 1/4″ by 11″, scored at 5 1/2″. I then took a panel of Basic White cardstock and ran it through the stamp and emboss machine with the Subtle 3D embossing folder, and adhered it to the front of the card base. From there, I took my Stylish Shapes dies and cut some circles in various sizes using the Fancy Flora paper.

I adhered the circles onto the card front, some with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I then stamped four leaves from Tropical Leaf stamp set onto a scrap piece of Basic White card stock with Soft Seafoam. Before stamping, I also added some Evening Evergreen ink directly on to the stamp with a blending brush. It was so fun to try this! After stamping, I punched three large leaves out, using the punch, and then fussy cut one smaller leaf.

I arranged them onto the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Lastly, I stamped the Hello sentiment onto a small rectangle of Basic White cardstock with Granny Apple Green ink, and then cut a diagonal edge on it with my snips. I adhered that onto the card front and added a few embellishments for some bling!

The Tropical Leaf bundle is an Online Exclusive bundle, meaning it cannot be found in any catalog but can be easily purchased online by going right HERE!

I hope you enjoyed my project. All the products from this project can be purchased in my online shop by clicking on them below!

Tropical Leaf Bundle (English) [161249] $37.75	Tropical Leaf Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161242] $20.00	Tropical Leaf Punch [161248] $22.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00
Fancy Flora 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [160413] $12.00	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $9.25	Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $8.00	Subtle 3D Embossing Folder [151775] $10.00
Iridescent Pastel Gems [160429] $8.00

The Last Chance Products Sale is going on NOW, with discounts up to 60% off! NOW is the time to head over to my shop and see what you need to add to your stash! GO HERE!

Here is the Host Code for April. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive an assortment of the brand new IN COLOR 6″ X 6″DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS so you can see for yourself how these new colors look in person!

April Host Code: KGAZBYBJ

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 NEW Stampin’ Up! 2023-2024 Annual Catalog goes live on May 2nd! In every catalog, I marvel at the beautiful Stampin’ Up! designer and specialty papers. So I am offering Designer Paper Share. Shares are simply smaller portions of items offered in the catalog, and they are reasonably priced so that you can experience and play with lots of products without breaking the bank! I order whole packages of designer series paper and divide them up so that you get a wonderful variety for less!

Here are the papers you’ll get in your paper share:

Each piece is 6″ by 6″:

Bright & Beautiful 12
Countryside Inn  6
Delightfully Eclectic  12
Earthen Elegance  6 
Fresh As A Daisy 6
Glorious Gingham  5
Inked Botanicals 12
Let’s Go Fishing 6
Les Shoppes 6
Masterfully Made 6
Stargazing 6
Zoo Crew 6
In Color 2023-25 10
Gold Celebration 3
Vellum Basic 3
Holographic Trio 3
White Center Specialty 5
Gold Foil 1
Rose Gold (3 finishes) 3
2023-2025 In Color Luster Specialty 3
More Dazzle Specialty 2
Soft Shimmer Combo 5
22-24 In Color Specialty 5
23-25 In Color Specialty 5
Distressed Gold 1

You will receive a total 138 pieces of 6 x 6″ papers!

Cost: $49.50 plus shipping, only if you need your papers to be shipped. I can also meet you in the area to deliver your papers. Please let me know via email or Facebook message if you’d like a share! You can Venmo me, or I’ll take a check!

Deadline: May 1, 2023! I will place my order on May 2.

There’s a brand new kit available from Stampin’ Up! called Forever Friends. The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! includes paper crafting projects that make creativity fun and stress free — in a box! with kits designed for a variety of occasions, seasons, and styles, you can pick the kit that fits you. Here’s the latest!

This super kit includes:

• Enough supplies to create 8 cards—4 each of 2 designs
• 8 coordinating envelopes
• One Forever Friends photopolymer stamp set
• One Night of Navy Ink Spot
• Printed card bases, printed foil envelopes, foil die cuts, adhesive, twine, and a clear block
• Finished card size: 5-1/4″ x 4-1/4″ (13.3 x 10.8 cm)
• Coordinating colors: Calypso Coral, Daffodil Delight, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Petal Pink

Here’s the cute stamp set, INCLUDED in your kit!

A Kit for Everyone

Visit stampinup.com/kits to choose from our extensive kit range. Our kit selection is based on availability with new kits added regularly.

Check out this fun video:

The Last Chance Products Sale is going on NOW, with discounts up to 60% off! NOW is the time to head over to my shop and see what you need to add to your stash! GO HERE!

Here is the Host Code for April. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive an assortment of the brand new IN COLOR 6″ X 6″DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS so you can see for yourself how these new colors look in person!

April Host Code: KGAZBYBJ

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