If you’ve been in any retail store or done any kind of crafting lately, you’ll see that GNOMES are all the rage. Stampin’ Up! has a fun and versatile new collection of GNOME products in our July-December Mini Catalog. The Storybook Gnomes Suite Collection features a fun year-round stamp set, adorable dies that allow you to cut a gnome (with separate hat, shoes, nose, and beard) using dies, and really fun Designer Series Papers and Embellishments. I made a treat bag using the Gnomes Dies and the Peekaboo Treat Bags:

The idea for the darling Candy Corn hat on Mr. Gnome came from Julie Gilson at Stampin’ Gala. Here’s a link: https://stampingala.com/?s=gnomes

I simply built the gnome by cutting out the different body parts, and then assembling. You could make a Christmas Gnome, a Birthday Gnome, anything you want to. The gnome’s beard also has a new product to this mini catalog: the Snowfall Accents Puff Paint. You apply it wet, and then heat with a heat tool until it puffs up.

I cut out a tag die from the Tailor Made Dies using the Sale-a-Bration Designer Paper. You could use ANY patterned paper, or just solid cardstock. I then stamped a small sentiment on a leaf tag, added two amber gems (one to cover the little hole on the tag), and then mounted the gnome and the leaf onto the tag.

I used some retired ribbon and wrapped it around the treat bag, then tied it, and tucked the tag underneath with a glue dot or two. The Peekaboo Treat Bags come in white or kraft color. They open and close with ziplock closure. They’re adorable, and just right for so many treats!

Here’s this cute collection:

Thanks again to Julie Gilson at Stampin’ Gala — she’s a true artist!

The Ultimate Bundle

Is your Wish List getting longer and longer? Well, how about joining my team and ordering the Ultimate Bundle? Here are the details of the Starter Kit in October:

• You can choose $125 $155 of ANY CURRENT PRODUCT and only pay $99.
• You get FREE SHIPPING with your Starter Kit purchase.
• You will earn a 20% DISCOUNT on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator) with opportunities to earn a larger discount, too.
• You have access to an amazing group of stampers in my Up North Stampin’ Gang, and an bigger group of crafters from across the nation with the Stampin’ Pretty Pals!
• You have NO OBLIGATION to ever sell or share with anyone and no obligation to buy another thing if you don’t want to.

If you have thought about joining and want to be a part of an amazing online community of stampers, please email me today. I’d love to answer your questions help you get started. If you are ready to join my team, CLICK HERE.

And read on to see what ELSE you can add to your Ultimate Bundle!

FITTING FLORETS

The Fitting Florets Collection is a new collection of amazing, versatile products that will be available to customers in November, but you can add these scrumptious items to your Starter Kit today if you choose to be a demonstrator. Go here for more details!

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of RUSTIC METALLIC ADHESIVE-BACKED DOTS, FREE!

9HNTNGVD is the October 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

Product List

Gnomes Dies [159625] $31.00	Peekaboo Treat Bags [159252] $6.00	Tailor Made Tags Dies [155563] $22.00
Kindest Gnomes Bundle (English) [159626] $49.50	Kindest Gnomes Cling Stamp Set (English) [159616] $24.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25
Pumpkin Pie 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [105117] $9.25	So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [105118] $9.25	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $9.25
Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Pad [147114] $8.00	Snowfall Accents Puff Paint [150691] $4.50	Leaf Label & Amber Gem Combo Pack [159969] $8.00
Rings Of Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159939] $0.00

This month, the theme is a Color Challenge. Using Crumb Cake, Mango Melody, Cajun Craze and Mossy Meadow, the Design Team has created some great projects! We hope that you will be inspired by all the amazing creations! As you hop from blog to blog, we would love for you to leave a comment. Then, you will find the lineup at the end of my post to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Here is the Color Combo we are using this month. These colors spoke of the Autumn season to me. How about you?

Here’s my project:

This is a bookmark card, so the recipient can continue to be reminded of you when they use the enclosed bookmark in the future. I got the design from Lisa Curcio, and there are many bookmark card layouts on the Internet or Pinterest as well. Here are the measurements:

Procedure: Attach the DSP to the front of the card base, and then create the pocket, which is then attached to the front of the card as well. Fold the pocket piece at the score line, and then use Tear n Tape to adhere the bottom and side of the pocket. Attach the DSP, and then adhere to the front of the card base.

The bookmark is two-layered to add some stiffness to it. I adhered the layers together, and then used the retired Tap Topper Punch at the top. You can trim the length as desired. I used some Gold Shimmer ribbon, put it through the hole, and then tied some miscellaneous Baker’s Twine around the ribbon, trimmed all, and then shredded the ribbon.

I created a wreath by cutting and stacking both wreath dies in Mossy Meadow, and then stamping some leaf stamps and cutting them out using the dies. I used glue dots to attach the leaves and added some shiny gold Festive Pearls. I took more Shimmer Ribbon, shredded it, and created a fun little bow, attaching with a glue dot.

The Rustic Harvest Designer Series Papers are a MUST for your fall papercrafting . I love the black accents along with the rich fall colors!

The sentiment was stamped in Mossy Meadow and then cut with the Deckled Rectangles, along with a background rectangle in Mango Melody. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach all!

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

More inspiration awaits, so use the lineup below to visit the rest of the Design Team. The Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Then, please mark your calendars for our next blog hop on November 9th when the 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. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb …
3. Rae Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
4. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
5. Jill Loveland at Simple Stamping
6. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
7. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
8. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
9. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
10. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
11. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
12. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
13. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
14. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
15. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
16. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
17. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
18. Lori Webb at Clever Copies

Product List

Cottage Wreaths Bundle (English) [159659] $52.00	Charming Sentiments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159985] $23.00	Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] $30.00
Rustic Harvest 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159633] $12.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Mango Melody 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146989] $9.25
Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093] $8.00
Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad [147085] $8.00	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $8.00	Gold 1/4″ (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156] $7.00
Festive Pearls [159963] $7.00	Scalloped Tag Topper Punch [133324] $23.00	Tear & Tape Adhesive [138995] $7.00

INDULGE IN THE ART OF STAMPING – Find YOUR Creativity, just like I did!

Have you ever thought about purchasing the $99 Deal and joining Stampin’ Up! and my Up North Stampin’ Community?  Well, NOW is even a better time!

[SPOILER ALERT: Read to the end of this post for an astounding secret about what to put into your kit!!]

We have a GREAT deal on our new customizable Starter Kit Plus. Between October 4 and 31st, those who sign up can get $125  $155 worth of products for only $99 AND — FREE SHIPPING!! Get in on all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up! YOU decide what goes into your kit.

Why is now a great time to join? You get more bang for your buck during this promotion.

• When you join, you will be able to choose $155 worth of product from EITHER the JULY – DECEMBER Mini Catalog or the Annual Catalog, for $99 plus FREE SHIPPING!
• DISCOUNT Time!  Once you join, you’ll enjoy a 20 – 25% discount on your favorite Stampin’ Up! items. You’ll see new products first, get your free catalogs early, and be able to pre-order all the good stuff!
• I WELCOME HOBBY STAMPERS! There’s never an obligation to host parties, sell products, or purchase anything else after the kit.  You will still enjoy all the benefits and discounts of being a demonstrator through at least March 31, 2023! AND then YOU can decide: drop, or keep receiving your discounts!
• JOIN TODAY! Purchase the starter kit through me and instantly become a member of the Up North Stampin’ Gang, AND the Pretty Pals, a great NATIONWIDE group of wonderful stampers.  You’ll love it!  You’ll have access to private Facebook groups, receive newsletters, and will be able to engage with a community of other stampers.
• JOIN RISK-FREE!  If you reach $300 in sales by the end of the next FULL Stampin’ Up! quarter, (March 31, since we are already part way through THIS quarter), bravo!  You automatically renew your demonstrator discounts and benefits for another quarter.  Reach $300+ in sales (includes personal purchases) from quarter to quarter to continue to renew.  If you don’t reach $300 in sales by the end of a quarter, you get an additional “grace period” the following month to catch up.  In the event you still don’t reach $300 in sales by the end of the grace period,  you “drop” your demonstrator status with no penalty.
• GIVE IT A TEST DRIVE!  There’s no obligation to host workshops or parties, sell products to others or personally purchase anything beyond the kit!

Okay, here’s the best part! (Well, one of many great parts!) Even though you can select your products from any current catalog, your kit CAN include this brand new Suite Collection called Fitting Florets Collection, which does not currently appear in ANY catalog — it’s brand new! Get it in your Ultimate Bundle now, before any other regular customers can buy it.

The Fitting Florets Collection takes you right from the winter holidays into the new year. Catch this video:

You can purchase the stamp sets, dies, the bundle, the papers, or the ENTIRE COLLECTION, like I did! They can go right into your CUSTOM KIT. Here are the numbers:

• Framed Florets Collection (#163129) $97.50
• Framed Florets Bundle (#162407) $54.00 at the 10% off bundle price!
  • Fitting Florets Stamp Set (#161815) $23.00
  • Framed Florets Dies (#160623) $37.00
• Framed & Festive Stamp Set (#160888) $23.00
• Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper (#161814) $12.00
• Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls (#161822). $8.50

While the Framed Florets Bundle will be available in Stampin’ Up!’s Mini Catalog starting in January 2023, the remaining three items are only available for a limited time and while supplies last.

If you have questions about joining, I am only an email away at marya2hanson@gmail.com.  If you are ready to join NOW and get these EXTRA goodies headed your way, go here starting now through OCTOBER!  CLICK HERE! The extra product money offer will expire on October 31!

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

It’s HERE! Free Shipping from Stampin’ Up! with a purchase of $75 or more! This is a huge savings of 11%, right off the bat! Grab your wishlist, and let’s go!

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of RUSTIC METALLIC ADHESIVE-BACKED DOTS, FREE!

It’s a Win-Win when you combine it with FREE SHIPPING for just a few dollars more!!

9HNTNGVD is the October 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

It’s a great day! Stampin’ Up has announced a 24-Hour Free Shipping Day on Tuesday, October 4 when you spend $75 or more! This is a huge savings of 11%, which we know can add up quickly!

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of RUSTIC METALLIC ADHESIVE-BACKED DOTS, FREE!

It’s a Win-Win when you combine it with FREE SHIPPING for just a few dollars more!!

9HNTNGVD is the October 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

There’s a brand new bundle out from Stampin’ Up! called “Warm Welcome.” It features a door and all kinds of options for creating a scene for an entryway, either an interior or exterior. The coordinating dies allow you to cut out a welcome mat, a sign, a cute kitty, a floral bouquet, and much more. Here’s the first card I created for our Stampin’ Club!

It all starts with a card base from a great set of cards and envelopes: The Texture Chic Memories and More Cards & Envelopes. Love these for so many different occasions. The strip across the bottom is about 3/4 inches by 6 1/4″. I simply adhered that to the bottom to create a floor.

I built my scene by using the Warm Welcome Dies and stamping: All the ink is Soft Suede. I stamped a door on Crumb Cake, the Welcome sentiment on Soft Succulent, and the bouquet on Basic White cardstock. I cut them all out with coordinating dies, along with a Silver Foil metallic sign holder – cute!

I colored the bouquet with Stampin’ Blends, and cut if off from the ‘hand’ holding it in the stamp — an idea I got from Patty Bennett! I stamped the sentiment (and the cute kitty!) on a piece of Pale Papaya cardstock, cut it using the die, and placed it behind the door.

I then popped the door and the sign up with Stampin’ Dimensionals, along with the Welcome sign and the flower pot. That was it! I love this bundle so much, and it has so many possibilities!

Here’s this cute bundle:

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of RUSTIC METALLIC ADHESIVE-BACKED DOTS, FREE!

9HNTNGVD is the October 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

Product List

Warm Welcome Bundle (English) [160704] $50.25	Texture Chic Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [159202] $12.00	Soft Succulent 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155776] $9.25
Crumb Cake 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Texture Chic 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158808] $15.00	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $8.00
Pale Papaya 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [155668] $9.25	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00	Pale Papaya Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155519] $9.00
Petal Pink Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [147272] $9.00	Soft Succulent Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [155521] $9.00	Pumpkin Pie Stampin’ Blends Combo Pack [154897] $9.00

World Card Making Day is an awesome global event that happens the first Saturday of October every year; in fact it’s been happening since 2006!

Stampin’ Up! is hosting an amazing FREE event today!!  

Join the event

At 3:00 pm , click here, then click JOIN EVENT

Don’t forget to gather your supplies before the event begins. We’ve provided a complete list of supplies plus all the measurements you’ll need to precut and prep beforehand!

CLICK HERE do download your dimensions and measurements sheet needed for today’s projects.

It’s okay if you don’t have every item on the list.  Join us anyway! Everyone is invited and welcome, from those who want to hang out and craft to those who want to just hang out and watch.

Below: Stamp sets/bundles and supplies you’ll need for today’s projects.  CLICK HERE to download. 

World Card Making Day Crafting Event 2022

Open to everyone!

LIVE: October 1, 2022 from 3:00 – 6:00 Central Time

REPLAY: available shortly after the live is done (might be 24 hours) through mid-October

View Live:  click HERE then click JOIN EVENT to watch the live stream!

Connectivity & technical questions: Click here

Be sure to post your beautiful creations on the Facebook Up North Stampin’ Page, found here. REQUEST to join if you haven’t already! Hope you can make it! Click Here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary
 

It’s time to start our holiday crafting! Yay! And Paper Pumpkin kits make it SO fun and EASY! ‘Tis the season to make your own Christmas cards with the Ho Ho Ho Paper Pumpkin Kit! This kit contains whimsical designs of Santa and his reindeer in a classic Christmas color palette which is sure to match various styles of holiday décor and look great on mantles everywhere. 

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 festive cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. These cards are sure to bring the warm holiday spirit. 

And word from the North Pole is that this kit coordinates with next month’s Paper Pumpkin tag kit and the special add-on product! With so much coordination between products, you’ll have a breeze at creating a cohesive look for all your holiday gifting needs. Make this season the most wonderful time of the year for your loved ones—and for yourself

ABOUT THE KIT

Name: Ho Ho Ho

This kit includes:

• Ho Ho Ho Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Early Espresso Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Printed card bases
• Printed envelopes
• Printed die cuts
• Die-cut labels
• Iridescent foil die-cut snowflakes
• Vellum
• Vanilla expoy dots
• Adhesive dots
• Mini Dimensionals

Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm) 

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Bermuda Bay, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet, Very Vanilla

Just give Paper Pumpkin a try for one month by clicking on the Icon below. Or, of course you can subscribe to Paper Pumpkin, which is what I do. I can suspend, skip a month, cancel any time! AND a subscription gets you FREE SHIPPING! Here’s a fun video to check out about the new kit!

Either go HERE to shop for a 1-, 3-, or 6-month Paper Pumpkin, OR go HERE to subscribe and start receiving a monthly kit with free shipping. I LOVE mine!

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

Product List

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858] $22.50	3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859] $67.50
6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860] $122.50	One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861] $235.00

Mary

We have our first grandchild coming, and we have been told his name will be Ted/Theodore/Teddy…no matter what they call him, we know he’ll be perfect! I made this card for the upcoming baby shower with this cute BEAR front and center!

I started with a Mossy Meadow card base, and then ran a panel of Basic White cardstock through my Cut & Emboss Machine with the Aspen Tree Die. I ran the Aspen die piece through my Cut & Emboss machine with the Timber 3D Embossing Folder to give it a ‘wood grain’ texture. I then added some highlights to the white trees with a Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blend marker to add some dimension.

To bring some color to the background, so I used the one of the designs from the very ‘foresty’ Happy Forest Friends Designer Series Papers. I cut it just wide enough to cover all the holes, and then added a panel of Vellum Cards Stock on top of the patterned paper to give it some softness, and then adhered it to the back of the died white piece. I adhered the entire white panel to the card base.

I used the darling sheet of Happy Forest animals (from the DSP set) and cut out a cute bear with a scissors, as well as a little own. I cut out a circle die from the Stylish Shapes dies in Calypso Coral, and then used white embossing powder to heat emboss the sentiment from the Happy and Heartfelt stamp set that says “Hey, Baby!” So fun!

Finally, I popped the owl and the little bear up onto the card front, and added some Faceted Gems. I can’t wait to see our own little Teddy!

The dies from this bundle include some embossed leaves, a pretty branch for the bird to sit on, AND the aspen tree framed die, which I adore (and used in the making of this card)!

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of LEAF LABEL & AMBER GEM COMBO PACK!

GEZJTNYX (Non-Club Members Only!)

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

Perched In A Tree Bundle (English) [159799] $53.00	Happy Forest Friends 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158941] $12.00	Stylish Shapes Dies [159183] $30.00
Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [159229] $8.75	Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $9.25	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $9.25
Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [163094] $10.00	Embossing Additions Tool Kit [159971] $27.00	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $6.00
Elegant Faceted Gems [152464] $7.50	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50

This is the final week of Stampin’ Up!’s Weekly Deals, and the bargains are hot ones! Click on any of the items below to shop with me!

There’s something for every crafter and occasion. And there’s no discount code necessary—the 15% off discount will be applied automatically.

The Final Day for the Weekly Deals is September 28 – shop now, don’t wait!

Product List

Festive Foils 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159536] $10.00	3/16" (4.8 Mm) Iridescent Trim [159594] $8.00	Stampin' Up! Abigail Rose Poster [160005] $10.00
Heart Pearls [159190] $8.00	Sweet Sorbet 1/8'' (3.2 Mm) Metallic Woven Ribbon [159200] $9.00	Evening Evergreen 3/8'' (1 Cm) Windowpane Check Ribbon [158135] $7.50
Sparkle & Shine Sequins Assortment [158137] $7.00	Loose Flower Flourishes [155808] $7.50	Soft Succulent 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155780] $7.00
Polished Pink 3/8" (1 Cm) Open Weave Ribbon [155714] $7.00	Gilded Leafing Embellishment [154560] $9.00	Pastel Pearls [154571] $6.50
Matte Black Dots [154284] $7.00	Gold 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Shimmer Ribbon [152156] $7.00	Copper Foil Sheets [142020] $5.00

Don’t forget, if you make an online order of $50 or more, and use the host code below, I will send you a free set of LEAF LABEL & AMBER GEM COMBO PACK! A great reason to hit that $50 mark, and get even more value!

GEZJTNYX (Non-Club Members Only!)

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