Happy Cake Day! Pals Monthly Blog Hop: Birthdays!


Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop!

This month’s theme is “Birthday Celebrations.” The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the participants’ blogs can be found at the end of each post to help you “hop” along!

My card was made with the beautiful suite of products called the Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection. The designer series papers not only have gold-foiled images, pretty checks and stripes, and fun birthday patterns, but include birthday and floral patterned cut-outs. The stamp set has some great birthday sentiments, and the dies include numbers and fun banners elements as well. All in all, the whole suite sings, “Happy Birthday to You!” Here is my project:

I used the ‘faultline’ technique to create visual interest on the card front. I started with one of the card bases from the Stripes and Florals Mix & Match Cards & Envelopes, a nice soft pink textured card base. I then cut two panels of DSP from the Wildflower Birthday DSP at 3″ x 5 1/4.” I tore down the long side of each of the DSP panels to create torn edges while keeping the outside edges square. I then cut a 1 1/2″ x 5 1/4″ piece of the Ombre Glimmer paper.

I then adhered the glimmer paper down the center of the card front, and then fit the two pieces of torn DSP, one on each side, to the card base. I took a gold foil banner from the punch-out images, and draped that across the corner of the card, trimming each side of the banner to fit the card.

I cut a circle die in Vellum cardstock from the Spotlight on Nature dies. I adhered that to the bottom center of the card. I then used a pre-cut cake from the DSP and popped it up on the card over the vellum circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals, along with a small floral bunch.

I used the Textured Notes dies and two stamps from the Wildflower Birthday stamp set to stamp a “Happy” and a “Day” with Blueberry Bushel ink. I stamped each word on a rectangle die, and then cut the rectangles so each would tuck into the back of the cake. I wanted the cake image to actually be a PART of my sentiment — Happy Cake Day — get it? I then use Stampin’ Dimensionals and slid the sentiments in back of the cake.

I finished the card with a couple of Adhesive Heart Sequins. I used some matching DSP to decorate the flap of my envelope as well. I hope you enjoy my project. You can shop for all of these beautiful birthday card supplies by clicking on any of the products toward the end of this post.

We have more inspiration to share, so use the lineup below to visit each team member’s page for fresh ideas, unique styles, and endless inspiration. And get ready—next month, we’re designing for “The Male Room” theme, where we’ll be making cards for the men in our lives.

Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  3. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  4. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  5. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  6. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot
  7. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  8. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  9. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  10. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  11. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  12. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
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Use this Host Code to receive a special treat directly from me! March Host Code: 2WBERXXQ

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

Looking for Balance? Check Out This Kit!


Are you looking for a creative outlet, yet don’t necessarily have the time or means to own ALLLLLL the crafting stuff? I found just the right kit for you!

The Heirloom Arrangements Kit provides a beautiful combination of ephemera pieces and 8 card bases for you to make gorgeous cards. The stamp set that’s included has just the right sentiments for year-round occasions. You can follow their guidelines, or do your own thing — totally up to you! Here are the 8 cards I made:

DETAILS
– Makes 8 cards: 1 each of 8 designs
– Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.5 x 14.9 cm)
– Colors: Basic Black, Blueberry Bushel, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Old Olive, Pecan Pie, Pretty in Pink, Pretty Peacock

Kit includes one of each item listed below.
– Heirloom Arrangements Photopolymer Stamp Set
– Clear stamp block
– Pecan Pie Classic Stampin’ Spot
– Basic instructions
– 8 printed envelopes
– Precut elements
– Specialty vellum
– Adhesive
– A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed box for storage or crafting on the go

KITS COLLECTION
– Includes predesigned projects that come in a range of project types.
– Is perfect for new crafters, busy crafters, or crafters who want quick and easy projects.

Click on the graphic below to start shopping with me, and be sure to check out all the other KITS HERE!

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New Online Exclusives Are Now In The Stampin’ Up! Online Store!!

A fantastic selection of new products has been added to the Online Exclusives section of our online store. You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.  They’re also only available while supplies last, so order early for the best selection!

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

Click here to head over to the online store to see what’s available in the Online Exclusives now!


Use this Host Code to receive a special treat directly from me! March Host Code: 2WBERXXQ

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

It’s Shopping Day! New Online Exclusives Available!


New Online Exclusives Are Now In The Stampin’ Up! Online Store!!

A fantastic selection of new products has been added to the Online Exclusives section of our online store. You won’t find these products in any catalog, they’ll only be listed in the online store.  They’re also only available while supplies last, so order early for the best selection!

The Online Exclusive product releases will continue throughout the year so there will be new products to shop from, in addition to new catalogs!

Click here to head over to the online store to see what’s available in the Online Exclusives now!


Two New Kits Available Today In The Kits Collection!

 Welcoming Garden Kit

Create your own charming, garden-themed cards with the Welcoming Garden Kit. Featuring precut, colorful flowers and unique garden gates, this all-inclusive kit is perfect for crafting a heartfelt thank-you card or a note to say a friendly hello.

The Welcoming Garden Kit includes:

  •  Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs
  • Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
  • Colors: Basic Black, Berry Burst, Calypso Coral, Crumb Cake, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Highland Heather, Lemon Lime Twist, Pecan Pie, Pool Party
  • Welcoming Garden Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Clear stamp block
  • Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Spot™
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 9 printed envelopes
  • Adhesive
  • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

 Maritime Moments Kit

Let your creativity set sail with the Maritime Moments Kit. Drift in the soothing watercolors and costal imagery of these cards that can be either feminine or masculine. With printed sentiments, twine, and a stamp set of nautical images, this kit comes with everything you need to make cards for your favorite sailors.

The Maritime Moments Kit includes:

  • Makes 6 cards: 2 each of 3 designs
  • Folded card size: 4.3″ x 5.5″
  • Colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Gray Granite, Night of Navy, Pecan Pie, Pool Party
  • Sentiments printed in Dutch, English, French, and German
  • Maritime Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set
  • Clear stamp block
  • Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Spot™
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • 6 printed envelopes
  • Adhesive
  • A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ printed box for storage or crafting on the go

Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special treat directly from me! March Host Code: 2WBERXXQ

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

Need More Convincing? The February Paper Pumpkin Kit – Charming!

I just put together my February Paper Pumpkin kit called Welcome, Spring! I love it! Wow – so versatile. I will literally use these up in no time! Here was the hint that we received before the kit arrived!

I received the makings of 9 cards with the special envelopes you see above (they’re darling!) — three designs of three cards each. And here are the three cards I made:

There is also a Happy Easter sentiment stamp that I’ll be sure to use! Aren’t they cute? I love the botanical plant watercolors.

And NOW is the time to order your Paper Pumpkin prepaid subscriptions, because: What do you get when you pair Sale-A-Bration with Paper Pumpkin subscriptions? You get free gifts and up to a year’s worth of monthly boxes of creativity! It’s a win-win!

Here’s what you get in Sale-a-Bration Gifts with Prepaid subscriptions:

  • 1-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gift with 3-month subscription
  • 2-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gifts or 1-Level 2 gift with 6-month subscription
  • 4-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gifts or 2-Level 2 gifts with 12-month subscription


Bonus!!! 12 month prepaid also earns host benefits! That means an extra 10% in free products of your choice!

But don’t wait: Sale-Bration ends Friday!

While we don’t know exactly what we’ll receive each month in our Paper Pumpkin kit, Stampin’ Up! publishes hints and photos to give us an idea of what we’ll be receiving. Is this month’s kit not for you? Then skip a month by going to paperpumpkin.com, and your subscription will be extended! YOU’RE in complete control of your Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Here’s a peek at the March Paper Pumpkin kit, which would be the first you’ll receive if you subscribe before the end of Sale-A-Bration this Friday! It’s called Daisy Daydream, and I can’t WAIT to get mine! I love daisies! The kits keep better and better, and it’s so fun to look forward to receiving my kit each month!

HURRY! You only have a few days! Click on any of the selections below to get started on your Paper Pumpkin Subscription today!

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Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! February Host Code: NGPHRWSY

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 Secret: One Purchase for Year-Long Creativity!

What do you get when you pair Sale-A-Bration with Paper Pumpkin subscriptions? You get free gifts and up to a year’s worth of monthly boxes of creativity! It’s a win-win!

Here’s what you get in Sale-a-Bration Gifts with Prepaid subscriptions:

  • 1-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gift with 3-month subscription
  • 2-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gifts or 1-Level 2 gift with 6-month subscription
  • 4-Sale-a-Bration Level 1 gifts or 2-Level 2 gifts with 12-month subscription


Bonus!!! 12 month prepaid also earns host benefits! That means an extra 10% in free products of your choice!

But don’t wait: Sale-Bration ends Friday!

While we don’t know exactly what we’ll receive each month in our Paper Pumpkin kit, Stampin’ Up! publishes hints and photos to give us an idea of what we’ll be receiving. Is this month’s kit not for you? Then skip a month by going to paperpumpkin.com, and your subscription will be extended! YOU’RE in complete control of your Paper Pumpkin subscription.

Here’s a peek at the March Paper Pumpkin kit, which would be the first you’ll receive if you subscribe before the end of Sale-A-Bration this Friday! It’s called Daisy Daydream, and I can’t WAIT to get mine! I love daisies! The kits keep better and better, and it’s so fun to look forward to receiving my kit each month!

HURRY! You only have a few days! Click on any of the selections below to get started on your Paper Pumpkin Subscription today!

Product List

Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! February Host Code: NGPHRWSY

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

Two New Stampin’ Up Kits!

Stampin’ Up! kits offer a quick, simple and fun way to create. They include all the paper crafting supplies you’ll need to make a variety of cool projects. Here are the two kits that Stampin’ Up! introduced this month! Whether it’s for a graduation, a wedding, or welcoming a new baby, nothing says congratulations quite like a handmade card!

Item 165011 – $14.00

So Much To Celebrate Kit!

With the all-inclusive So Much to Celebrate Kit featuring gold foil details, precut flowers, and puffy stickers, you can make beautiful cards to celebrate any occasion!

Heirloom Arrangements Kit

Do you love the convenience of crafting with an all-inclusive kit but wish it offered a little more wiggle room for creativity? Then the Heirloom Arrangements Kit is perfect for you! With detailed vintage designs, eight card options, and loosely choreographed instructions, you can let your creativity shine and still have everything you need for your projects right at your fingertips.

Item 165007 – $23.00

HERE’S A GREAT IDEA: Buy a few kits for yourself, your friends, or family members. Plan a “KIT TOGETHER!” Then claim your free gift for every $60 you order. Sale-A-Bration is only going on for a few more days!

See all current Stampin’ Up! Kits for “on the go” crafting:

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The Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set is Back!

YAY! IT’S BACK IN STOCK! You can now purchase this stamp set for $24 (plus shipping & tax), but the BEST DEAL is to place a $60 order (before shipping & tax) and get it FREE by choosing it as your Sale-A-Bration item during checkout!

Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! February Host Code: NGPHRWSY

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

It’s a Daisy Daydream in a Box!

Happy Anniversary to Paper Pumpkin, celebrating its 12th year of delivering beautiful hours of crafting in a fun box! To celebrate, Paper Pumpkin is offereing a special kit for March. What is included in this month’s special Paper Pumpkin kit?

Absolute perfection—daisies, honeycombs, and a little bit of golden shine.  The March Daisy Daydream Paper Pumpkin kit is all about sweet spring vibes, featuring bees, daisies, and a little shimmer with gold foil accents. 

Here’s what you get:
 *9 cards (3 each of 3 designs) with matching envelopes
*Specialty gold foil & vellum accents
*A unique precut paper design
*Exclusive Lost Lagoon ink spot

Bonus! A second free stamp set in a special box! 

Deadline to subscribe: March 10! Get a month-to-month subscription or grab a 3-, 6-, or 12-month plan and earn Sale-A-Bration freebies, too! Subscribe to Paper Pumpkin

There’s lots more going on at Stampin’ Up!

1. LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS SALE  

These deals are disappearing fast, and once they’re gone, they’re GONE! Snag your favorites before they sell out. Shop Last Chance Sale

 2. SALE-A-BRATION ROUND 2! – More ways to earn FREE goodies!

The second release of Sale-A-Bration products is here, and you won’t want to miss these exclusive rewards. See them here Remember, There’s no limit to the number of FREE Sale-a-bration gifts you can earn with your orders placed during January and February 2025!

 3. TWO NEW KITS! – The Kits Collection just got even better! 

 Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these all-in-one kits make crafting a breeze! Shop Kits Collection

Again, it’s all about the free products! So here is the link to the NEW Sale-A-Bration brochure. Take a look at your new selections below!

The Beautiful Butterflies Stamp Set is Back!
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YAY! IT’S BACK IN STOCK! You can now purchase this stamp set for $24 (plus shipping & tax), but the BEST DEAL is to place a $60 order (before shipping & tax) and get it FREE by choosing it as your Sale-A-Bration item during checkout!

Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! February Host Code: NGPHRWSY

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

More Free Offerings For Sale-A-Bration!

 BREAKING NEWS – THIS JUST IN:  Your crafting wishlist just got an upgrade!  Check out all the great new things happening at Stampin’ Up! starting today:

1. LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS SALE  

These deals are disappearing fast, and once they’re gone, they’re GONE! Snag your favorites before they sell out. Shop Last Chance Sale

 2. SALE-A-BRATION ROUND 2! – More ways to earn FREE goodies!

The second release of Sale-A-Bration products is here, and you won’t want to miss these exclusive rewards. See them here

 3. TWO NEW KITS! – The Kits Collection just got even better! 

 Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, these all-in-one kits make crafting a breeze! Shop Kits Collection

Again, it’s all about the free products! So here is the link to the NEW Sale-A-Bration brochure. Take a look at your new selections below!

Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free!

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! February Host Code: NGPHRWSY

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

January Pals Blog Hop: Sale-A-Bration!

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month’s theme is Sale-A-Bration. We hope to inspire you with our creations today! The lineup is at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

As a demonstrator, I took the opportunity to make a small pre-order in December for Sale-A-Bration, because I just had to have the TOADSTOOL GARDENS 6″ X 6″ DESIGNER SERIES PAPER, Item #164942, located on p. 8 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure. The paper coordinates beautifully with the Terrific Toadstools bundle, found on p. 53 of the January-April catalog. Here’s the first project I made with this darling paper:

The card was built with the following elements:

  • Card base in Melon Mambo at 5 1/2 by 8 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″
  • Six strips of varied Toadstool Garden Designer Series Paper, each cut at 4 3/4″ by 1 1/2″
  • Two Basic White panels, one cut at 5 1/4″ by 3 1/4″, and one cut at 5 1/8″ by 3 1/8″
  • Circle die in Granny Apple Green using the Spotlight on Nature Dies
  • Smaller circle die using the Toadstool Garden DSP
  • One mushroom from the DSP, fussy cut
  • Basic white panel for the inside of the card

Cut each small rectangle of DSP diagonally from point to point. Flip one of the two triangles over, and decide which patterns to use and in what order for your card background. Make a small mark with a pencil at the center bottom on the long side of the smaller Basic White panel. Using that smaller white panel, adhere the triangles with the points touching your small center mark, building from one side to the other with each triangle touching the next (see below). When you are through, turn the whole thing over, and simply trim all the excess DSP from your rectangle panel with your Stampin’ Trimmer.

Next, heat emboss the sentiment stamp from new Spring Corners Photopolymer Stamp Set onto the corner of the card front. This new stamp set can be found in the brand new January-April Mini Catalog. Imagine all the fun you can have with this set!

After you’ve embossed the sentiment on the card front, adhere the panel with the triangles to the slightly larger panel of Basic White (or whatever color you choose). Now adhere this to the front of the card base. Adhere the circles together, and then attach the extra mushroom on top. I popped the circles onto the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add some Purple Adhesive-Backed Sequins (ALSO A NEW SALE-A-BRATION FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE)!

This card layout is so fun and easy. I created one more card using this design and the brand new Wildflower Birthday Suite Collection, found in the new January-April Mini Catalog. Take a look:

Don’t you love the colors of this beautiful new Suite Collection? I can’t wait until you see it in person!

I hope you enjoyed my projects. The supplies needed to make it can be found below. Just click on any product to start shopping with me! There’s more inspiration to show you, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. Please mark your calendars for our next blog hop next month, when our theme will be the Language of Love. Until then, have fun in your craft space.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals Blog Hop

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  3. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  4. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  5. Stefani Ewing at Stamp With Stefani
  6. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  7. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
  9. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  10. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  11. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  12. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
Product List

Here is the link to the Sale-A-Bration brochure. Please let me know if you need your very own Mini Catalog and SAB brochure. I’ll send you one free! https://issuu.com/stampinup/docs/sab25_en_us?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ&scrlybrkr=3eef1372

Use this Host Code to receive a special PDF full of card templates, complete with measurements! January Host Code: FM6HNVG3

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

It’s Sale-A-Bration Time at Stampin’ Up!

Sale-a-Bration, the biggest Stampin’ Up! promotion of the year, is almost here. Everyone who shops, hosts a party, or joins as a demonstrator will benefit! Sale-a-Bration starts on January 7th, and you have until February 28th to take advantage of all that’s being offered!

SHOP!

Earn free products when you SHOP

  • At $60/$120: With every $60 or $120 you spend (before tax and shipping), you can choose a FREE product from the Sale-A-Bration brochure!
  • At $150: Earn regular rewards (free products) once your subtotal reaches $150!
  • At $300: With an order of $300, you will earn an additional $30 worth of products for free! Choose anything from the current catalogs or online store. Feel free to combine orders with friends to reach this level.


JOIN!

Sign up as a demonstrator during Sale-a-Bration and you get to choose your Starter Kit deal. Begin building your Starter Kit by choosing $125 of products for only $99, and then choose one of the two FREE bonus options:

Option 1

Customers who join our crafting community as a new demonstrator can get $125 worth of products PLUS a choice of two Stampin’ Write Marker Assortments AND the Handmade Designs Cling Stamp Set, an exclusive stamp set designed to work with the markers. That’s a $216 value all for just $99!

Option 2

Customers who want to join Stampin’ Up! during Sale-A-Bration but are interested in a different join option can instead get $125 worth of product PLUS an additional $30 worth of product of their choice when they join for $99 — That’s a $155 value!

AND – with either option, you get free shipping on your box of goodies, AND a free Paper Pumpkin kit! All for $99 plus tax!

When you order from either the new Mini Catalog, or the new Online Options, be sure to add this host code, and I’ll send you a PDF with tons of new card templates, complete with instructions!

January Host Code: FM6HNVG3

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