I just got my order in with FREE SHIPPING from Stampin’ Up! Now is a great time to think ahead about your holiday crafting needs. Here’s what I ordered:

• Stampin’ Dimensionals (can you ever have enough?)
• Cardstock in some beautiful shades for Christmas (I want to make sure I have enough greens, red, and especially Lost Lagoon, which is my favorite right now
• Designer Series Papers for Christmas — I LOVE the Online Exclusive “Shining Christmas” paper — so pretty and yes, shiny!
• The Christmas Classics Bundle — this is my one Christmas set I’m going to use for my cards
• The Rustic Christmas Kit (see below for details!)

How about you? What’s on your wish list? You have just a few hours to order with free shipping, which is a savings of 11% right off the bat! And don’t forget the Clearance Rack — lots of great stuff for even more savings!

The FREE shipping offer applies on orders subtotaling $75 (before tax and shipping) or more. Have fun shopping!

And while you’re shopping, don’t forget to check out these beautiful new Christmas kit!

Capture the spirit of Christmas with the Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit! This craft kit includes everything you need to make 25 individual paper envelopes to help you count down the days until Christmas. With beautiful paper greenery, bows, holiday flowers, gems, and more, you have all the supplies you need to create some unique envelope designs. Then, simply fill them up with a small treat or a sweet note! Whether you keep the kit for yourself or gift it to a friend, this advent calendar will add a charming touch to your home during the Christmas season.

Go HERE to start shopping all the Kits Collection!

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Have you heard about the fantastic Starter Kit Special? It is amazing, and I’ll repeat — no selling of any kind required! Enjoy the discount and this fantastic deal! SEE MORE HERE!

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

Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month, the theme is The Color Purple. We really hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing 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 fun to use all the pretty shades of PURPLE that we have in our Stampin’ Up! ink colors. I decided to focus on Fresh Freesia and Blackberry Bliss — I hope you agree that they come somewhere within the PURPLE family! I have recently enjoyed creating cards using this three-flap fun fold. It’s so easy, and yet it’s a design with so many possibilities.

Here are some details about the card:

• I used Blackberry Bliss for the base.
• Card base:  8 1/2”x 5 1/2,” score 2 1/8” from each side (turn and flip to other side—folds will meet in center like a gatefold.)
• 3 cardstock flaps in Fresh Freesia: 3 @ 3 7/8”x 1 5/8”—2 flaps will be adhered to the left side and 1 flap on the right side.  Adhere the top and bottom pieces to the left fold.  Adhere the middle piece to the right side of the base. 
• 3 Delightful Floral DSP: 3 @ 3 3/4”x 1 1/2”—adhere these to the cardstock flaps. 
• Inside white mat: 3 3/4”x 5”

I cut out a flower from the DSP to adhere.  I used a sentiment from the Inked & Tiled stamp set, along with Blackberry Bliss ink, to create a small sentiment banner that I tucked behind my flower. I then used some glitter to make it sparkle! I know, I know, you’re either a glitter fan, or you’re not! I used some Fresh Freesia ink from the ink pad and ran my white baker’s twine across the ink pad to create matching baker’s twine!

I finished with some Tinsel Gems in Fresh Freesia, and I was done. All the products I used to create this card can be found at the bottom of this post. By the way, thanks to Karin Braxton for the inspiration!

Here’s the bundle with all those beautiful dies and sentiments:

I tried a couple of other PURPLE cards using the same layout:

Everything you ned to complete my PURPLE project can be found at the bottom of this post. Just click on any product 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 (second Wednesday), when our theme will be Home for the Holidays. 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. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
4. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
5. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
6. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
7. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
8. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
9. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
10. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
11. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
13. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
14. Su Mohr at Aromas and Art

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Have you heard about the fantastic Starter Kit Special? It is amazing — Enjoy the discount and this fantastic deal! SEE MORE HERE!

Product List

Delightful Floral 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162356] $12.50	Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675] $10.00	Fresh Freesia 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [155613] $10.00
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50	Inked & Tiled Cling Stamp Set (English) [161158] $27.00	Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [147092] $9.00
Baker's Twine Essentials Pack [155475] $11.00	Tinsel Gems Three Pack [161624] $7.50

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

My favorite set of Designer Series Papers in the Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog is the “Masterfully Made,” an artistic and unique set that reflects the look of torn papers. Here’s a project I made recently using these papers:

I used a Basic White cardstock to create an A2 card base of 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″, scored at the 4 1/4″ mark. I cut Take a look at these beautiful papers and just think of all the fun things you could do with these ‘torn papers.’

Take a look at this fun video that gives us a ‘behind the scenes’ look at how this wonderful paper was made! https://fb.watch/nwoYoGBaKI/

Here’s another beautiful design from Stampin’ Up! Don’t you love how it looks like you are using many layers of torn papers?

All the products used in this project can be found at the bottom of this post.

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Product List

Masterfully Made 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [161192] $12.50	Holographic Trio 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [161744] $10.00	Tropical Leaf Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161242] $20.00
Color & Contour Photopolymer Stamp Set [154994] $21.00	Soft Shimmer 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [161750] $11.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50
Berry Burst Classic Stampin’ Pad [144083] $6.50	2 3/8" (6 Cm) Circle Punch [161354] $22.00	Bough Punch [157711] $22.00

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

Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion? From October 9-11, we are offering FREE shipping on orders subtotaling $75 (before tax and shipping) or more. This incredible deal lasts for three days only, so don’t miss out! Get your Wish List ready, and shop with Free Shipping on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this coming week!

And while you’re shopping, don’t forget to check out these beautiful new Christmas kit!

Capture the spirit of Christmas with the Rustic Christmas Countdown Kit! This craft kit includes everything you need to make 25 individual paper envelopes to help you count down the days until Christmas. With beautiful paper greenery, bows, holiday flowers, gems, and more, you have all the supplies you need to create some unique envelope designs. Then, simply fill them up with a small treat or a sweet note! Whether you keep the kit for yourself or gift it to a friend, this advent calendar will add a charming touch to your home during the Christmas season.

Go HERE to start shopping all the Kits Collection!

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Have you heard about the fantastic Starter Kit Special? It is amazing, and I’ll repeat — no selling of any kind required! Enjoy the discount and this fantastic deal! SEE MORE HERE!

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 Winter Meadow Suite Collection was the first I thing I ordered from the new Stampin’ Up! Mini Catalog. The papers are gorgeous, the sentiments are so pretty, and the colors of the collection really sang to me! Here’s a sample I made:

In the case of this card, the paper steals the show, and you don’t really have to do much else. Aren’t they beautiful?

I started with a card base of Orchid Oasis, and then cut a panel of Winter Meadow DSP at 5 1/4″ by 4″. I used the Naturally Gilded 12″ by 12″ Specialty DSP to cut out a few foliage pieces from the beautiful dies.

Here’s the bundle with all those beautiful dies and sentiments:

I cut out two of the smaller dies from the Deckled Circles dies (have you gotten yours yet? What a staple!), one in Orchid Oasis, one in Basic White. I stamped a sentiment in Orchid Oasis ink and adhered both circles to the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

I used liquid glue to glue the foliage pieces to the card front, and then added a bow and one embellishment from the Faceted Gems Trio Pack. All the products I used for this card can be found below. Just click on one to start shopping with me!

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Have you heard about the fantastic Starter Kit Special? It is amazing, and I’ll repeat — no selling of any kind required! Enjoy the discount and this fantastic deal! SEE MORE HERE!

Product List

Winter Meadow 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [162133] $12.50	Winter Meadow Suite Collection (English) [162150] $96.50	Magical Meadow Bundle (English) [162144] $57.50
Deckled Circles Dies [162286] $37.00	Naturally Gilded 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [161639] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.50
Orchid Oasis 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159267] $10.00	Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $9.00	Silver & White 1/2" (1.3 Cm) Sheer Ribbon [162149] $9.00
Faceted Gems Trio Pack [162148] $7.50

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

Stampin’ Up! is celebrating 35 years in business!

What a milestone that is! How often do you hear or read about a crafting company that has been around for that long? Because of this milestone, Stampin’ Up! is offering two great deals to pick from!

First off, repeat after me….I DO NOT HAVE TO HOST CLASSES, PARTIES, WORKSHOPS OR SELL! EVER!!

Consider yourself part of a DISCOUNT CLUB. Once you join with either one of these options, you don’t need to do anything. You are indeed joining the Stampin’ Up! family, as well as becoming a part of a national stamping group called the Stampin’ Pretty Pals! If you choose to place future orders, all of those orders would give you a 20% discount.

Pick from these two choices:
*Pick $125 worth of products for $64.35 (35% off)
*Pick $168.75 worth of products for $99.99 (35% more)

ALSO……..You receive

• Free Shipping ($20 value for option 2)
• Free Paper Pumpkin Kit ($26 value)
• Free Registration to a Stampin’ Up! OnStage event in November ($77 value)
• When you add up the total value of Option 2, you are receiving over $290.00 for $99.00! Wowza!

Please click this button below to join the Stampin’ Up! family and if you have any questions, please let contact me:

If you decide to continue getting the discount, you have until APRIL 30 to spend $300 and keep on going! Otherwise, just enjoy, get the discount and stop at any time with no penalties. That is unbelievable!

Oh, 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

Yay – the Trucking Along Bundle is now available again — just in time for your autumn and holiday crafting!

Above is a CASE of Kadie Labadie that we made for club. Here’s another card I created using this cute bundle:

And above is a cute gift bag made by a Stampin’ Up! artist. How cute! Get your bundle while you can — this is a keeper that people will have in their craft stash for many years to come!

Below is the Host Code for OCTOBER. Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the mini catalog!

October Host Code: FAR9UNXQ

Product List

Trucking Along Bundle (English) [162306] $41.25	Trucking Along Builder Punch [162305] $22.00	Trucking Along Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [162299] $24.00
2023–2025 In Color Treat Bags [161752] $10.00

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 recently tried a lattice card to use in our Stamping Club. The lattice cards have been very popular lately, and it really was a lot easier than I thought it would be!

I got the layout and instructions from this video: Kathy’s Random Acts of Stamping https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObIKjXuwhYM

Here are the measurements and instructions:

• Thick White Cardstock 4 1/4” by 11”, scored at 5 1/2”
• With your trimmer, cut 3 1/4” off the bottom of one side of the card.
• With the piece you just trimmed off, cut strips in 1/2” lengths, and cut the last piece into two 3/8″ strips. I embossed the strips by putting them all into the Timber 3D Embossing Folder to give them a ‘wood’ look.
• Lay the card out with the short side up, and then put a strip of washi tape down the back of that short side, sticky side up. Then place the horizontal planks you just cut down the washi tape at an even distance from each other to create the fence, and then the two smaller planks with glue going down the two sides of the card vertically to keep the whole card together.
• The colored cardstock panel that goes onto the back of the card front is 4 1/4″ by 3 1/2” and was simply affixed with adhesive to create a solid looking front that wasn’t see-through.

I stamped a number of flowers from the Two Tone Flora Bundle onto scraps of Basic White cardstock, as well as some leaves, and cut them out with the coordinating dies. I stamped a few dots on the top of the card as a background, and then affixed the flowers to the card so they tumble down the fence. I finished with some Brushed Brass Butterflies! Very fun!

I hope you give the lattice card design a try. The video is much easier to understand than my written instructions, and you can find many tutorials on YouTube. Thanks to Kathy for hers!

Below is the Host Code for SEPTEMBER (for non-club members!) Please use this host code on an online order. When you do, and if your order is over $50, you will receive a SELECTION OF NEW EMBELLISHMENTS from the new catalog!

September Host Code: BNGZHWD9

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

Product List

Two Tone Flora Bundle (English) [160414] $55.75	Tropical Leaf Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [161242] $20.00	Gorgeous Grape Classic Stampin' Pad [147099] $9.00
Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin' Pad [159214] $9.00	Granny Apple Green Stampin' Pad [147095] $9.00	Highland Heather Classic Stampin' Pad [147103] $9.00
Fresh Freesia Classic Stampin' Pad [155611] $9.00	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock [159229] $9.00	Gorgeous Grape 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146987] $10.00
Brushed Brass Butterflies [158136] $10.00