Yesterday, I featured my first card using the new Perched in a Tree Bundle, featuring a cute bird, beautiful leaf dies, and a background die that reminds me of our own land, filled with woods and beautiful trails. Here’s my second card, with a flavor of Autumn, which is right around the corner for us in Northern Minnesota.

I started with a Crumb Cake card base, and then ran a panel of Basic White cardstock through my Cut & Emboss Machine with the Aspen Tree Die. YUM! I then added some highlights to the white trees with a Crumb Cake Light Stampin’ Blend marker to add some dimension. I wanted a little texture for the background, so I used the backside of one of the designs from Splendid Day Specialty Designer Series Papers. I cut it just wide enough to cover all the holes, and then adhered it to the back of the died white piece. I adhered the white panel to the card base.

I had a bunch of pre-cut dies from the retired Pierced Blooms dies, so I used one for the sentiment, which I stamped in Soft Suede. Do you love the beautiful metallic leaves? I used three different foils and the dies to make three leaves. I really like the look of the mixed metals.

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!

I hope you are seriously considering this bundle, as it is a keeper in my book. The supplies I used to create this card can be found at the bottom of this post.

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	Soft Suede Classic Stampin' Pad [147115] $8.00	Silver Foil 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [163096] $10.00
Pierced Blooms Dies [154312] $37.00	Splendid Day 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [159666] $15.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Brushed Metallic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Cardstock [163103] $15.00

Every week in the month of September we’re offering a selection of discounted products. Discounts and product selection will vary from week to week, so be sure to check back on the 1, 8, 15, and 22!

Go HERE to check out this week’s deals, starting TODAY, September 1! Or click on the image above. Be sure to check back each week to see the NEW Weekly Deals! I can’t wait!

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

I paired the beautiful Perched in a Tree bundle, new in the Stampin’ Up! July-December Mini Catalog, with a pre-designed card and envelope from the Texture Chic Suite Collection.

This gorgeous bundle is going to be perfect for early Autumn, Autumn, and then right into the winter and of course, Christmas. That’s how versatile it’s going to be! The stamp set has beautiful sentiments, and the cutest little bird! The dies include some embossed leaves, a pretty branch for the bird to sit on, AND the aspen tree framed die, which I adore! Check it out:

For this card, I chose to stamp the bird and color him with Water Painters using some Grey Granite, Petal Pink, and Mango Melody inks, trying to pick up the colors in the pre-designed card. After cutting out the bird, I popped it onto a doily from the Heart and Home Doilies. I stamped a branch, and accented it with some Gray Granite lines, and placed it under the bird.

The leaves are dies included in this great bundle, and I cut out two leaves from the Silver Foil Specialty Papers, and added them to the branch.

I cut out a rectangle from the Deckled Rectangles Dies. The sentiment was stamped in Gray Granite ink, using one of the pretty sentiments. I finished the card with a few Iridescent Rhinestones. I love the soft colors in this card, and I hope you do, too!

If I were you, I’d grab this bundle while it’s in stock, because it’s selling like crazy! All the supplies needed to create this card can be found at the bottom of this post! My next card will feature the gorgeous aspen tree background die — my favorite!

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	Texture Chic Memories & More Cards & Envelopes [159202] $12.00	Silver Foil 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Pack [163096] $10.00
Deckled Rectangles Dies [159173] $30.00	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $8.00	Heart & Home Doilies  [157956] $5.00
Water Painters [151298] $13.00	Gray Granite Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [149535] $4.50	Petal Pink Classic Stampin’ Pad [147108] $8.00
Mango Melody Classic Stampin’ Pad [147093] $8.00	Gray Granite Classic Stampin’ Pad [147118] $8.00	Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50

Are you like me and tend to wait until the last minute, and then FORGET? Okay, I’ll only speak for myself. Well, it’s indeed the last minute – we’re almost there. Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 31, is the LAST DAY of the July & August 2022 Sale-a-Bration!  Your order earns FREE gifts with purchase with NO limit to how many you can get!

Don’t forget to check out the recent additions to the FREE PRODUCTS! My current favorite: The Aspen Tree Dies!! Oh my, these are luscious, and coordinate with the Perched in a Tree stamp set! Go for it, and you’ll love these multi-seasonal dies! Buy the stamp set, some other supplies, and those dies are FREE, but only for another day!

Here are your Sale-A-Bration selections:

Go HERE to start shopping with me! 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!

Host Code: 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

Some things are great on their own but become epic when they are paired with something else: cereal and milk, toast and butter, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. We may be biased, but our favorite combo is our stamp sets and dies—and that’s what the Perfect Partners promotion is all about! 

We created six new dies that coordinate with stamp sets in the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog and the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. These coordinating dies will only be available during this promotion and will not be offered in any catalog.  

These stamp sets and dies are available separately or as a bundle. By buying the bundle, you and your customers will save 10% off the retail price. 

Put these wonderful stamp sets and dies together for more papercrafting fun! Here’s a video to show you even more about this promotion: Order now!

Here is a little parade of all the sets available!

Awesome, huh? The biggest thing I can tell you is to ACT NOW — all of these new dies are while supplies last, and the offer ends completely on 30 September!

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

There is a new stamp set in the July-December Mini Catalog called Soft Seedlings. This set will work from late summer into Autumn, and I just love the watercolor-y, etched look of the set. Here’s my card:

Take a look at this beautiful stamp set:

The card starts with a card base from the Soft Seafoam & Pool Party Cards & Envelopes; unfortunately, this lovely card set is sold out, but you can re-create with a card base of Pool Party, perhaps with a floral pattern stamped on it. I then cut a strip of Soft Sea Foam card stock at 4 1/4″ by 2″. I embossed it with the new Leaf Fall 3D Embossing Folder. I then adhered that to the card base a little lower than halfway down.

Here’s the new Embossing Folder — think of the possibilities for your Fall holiday crafting!

I cut a panel of Basic White card stock with a die from the Scalloped Contours dies. Using the large leaf stamp, I stamped lightly in the Soft Sea Foam ink. I then took a sponge dauber and daubed lightly with some Pool Party ink from the ink pad. I THEN stamped onto the white panel.

I popped the white panel onto the card base with Stampin’ Dimensionals. I then took a scrap of Soft Sea Foam and stamped it with a sentiment from the Soft Seedlings stamp set with Old Olive ink. I snipped diagonal cuts on each side and attached it to the card.

I then added a few retired Adhesive Sequins to the card to add a little bling! I also made the card in a horizontal fashion:

Which do you like better? I hope you enjoyed this first card with a beautiful new stamp set! All the products needed to make this project can be found at the bottom of this post.

Sale-A-Bration!

SALE-A-BRATION FREEBIES!  Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts at the $50 and $100 levels (total before shipping and tax).  No limit to how many gifts you can earn based on increments of $50 or $100. ALL ITEMS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Click on the graphic below to see all the details!

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It’s AUGUST, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50, and besides the Sale-A-Bration free product, you will receive free samples of new embellishments from the July-January Mini Catalog from me!

7EHHE9ZK (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

Soft Seedlings Cling Stamp Set (English) [159905] $20.00	Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes [159940] $0.00	Scalloped Contours Dies [155560] $35.00
Leaf Fall 3 D Embossing Folder [159847] $10.00	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $9.25	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $8.00
Old Olive Classic Stampin' Pad [147090] $8.00	Sponge Daubers [133773] $5.00

Have you heard?! Stampin’ Up! is hosting a FREE virtual event for all of us crafters on World Card Making Day, Saturday, October 1st from 2:00–5:00 p.m. And I am hosting a crafting party at my house during this time, so come and craft with me! We’ll watch and craft together, with coffee and goodies! I’ve already registered online — so now I’ll receive all the info I need as the date approaches. It’s FREE!

Registration Dates*: Now–1 October
Registration Link: https://forms.monday.com/…/a6e8a082e77e7f95b21439e18a0b…
*You don’t have to register for this event but registering will keep you informed of all the fun crafting in store!

We will “tune in” on my big screen television as we join hundreds – thousands? – of crafters across the country! Craft along with your own supplies or you can order any of the products that will be featured.… the Cottage Rose Bundle from the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog, the Cottage Wreaths Bundle from the July–December 2022 Mini Catalog, and/or the Warm Welcome Bundle, which you can get early (starting 9/1/22) from the upcoming January–June 2023 Mini Catalog!

OH!! And…You’ll get one FREE gift of Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels when you order at least ONE of these bundles.

Check out the flyer by clicking here for more ordering information.  You’ll see the bundles and all the details, or click on the bundle image below. You’ll notice that third bundle is BRAND NEW, not found in any catalog, and cannot be ordered until September 1. It’s adorable, and I love the other two bundles. They’re already favorites of Stampin’ Up! customers. AGAIN, YOU CAN GET ONE, TWO, THREE, OR USE NONE OF THE FEATURED BUNDLES, BUT BRING YOUR OWN BUNDLES INSTEAD!

• You will need to bring: Your crafting supplies, including stamps, dies, paper snips, adhesives, embellishments, etc. There is a list at the bottom of the flyer!
• I will provide:
  • The cardstock, cut for the specific projects we will be making together!
  • Coffee, refreshments, and snacks!
  • My Cut & Emboss Machine (Feel free to bring your own if you feel more comfortable using your own)
  • Card tables/work surfaces for you
  • The technology for you to log on to Stampin’ Up!’s event

If ordering any of these bundles through me via my online store, I encourage you to apply my special host code ________________  (Non club members only!) If you are attending at my house, your paper will be waiting for you! If you cannot attend, but order one of the bundles online, I will send the papers to you. (Be sure to use the host code!) In order to qualify for Stampin’ Up!’s Iridescent Pearls gift, which is entirely separate from my paper bonus, your order must include one of these three bundles and be ordered by October 1st.

If your order is $150 or more (before shipping/tax), do not apply a code. Instead, your order of this size will automatically qualify you for Stampin’ Rewards. And right now through the end of August, your $50+ order will earn you Sale-a-Bration freebies!

Reserve your spot, either virtually, or with me in my home, by registering above. And please RSVP to me by September 23!

Remember, you don’t have to order any of the bundles — this is a free event, but the cardstock bonus, and the free embellishments from Stampin’ Up! come with an order as specified above! I hope to see you — I already can’t wait!

Any questions, just email me HERE!

Get your Halloween crafting on with the Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit. This month’s kit includes everything you need to make 18 absolutely adorable (and just the right amount of spooky) treat boxes—that’s 6 each of 3 unique designs! No need to let the season creep up on you; subscribe and order your kit today.

Plus, we’re putting the TREAT in trick-or-treat with a special GIVEAWAY on social media starting 5 September at 9:00am (MT)! Simply follow @PaperPumpkin on Instagram or the Paper Pumpkin page on Facebook, like either post, and mention three friends in the comments for your chance to win one of two personalized JBL speakers. You’ll have to be quick because the giveaway closes 8 September at 4:00pm (MT). Don’t miss out on this fang-tastic opportunity!

This kit includes:

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 18 treat boxes—6 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed box bases and tops, die-cut paper pieces, adhesives, and more!
• The Spooky Treats Paper Pumpkin Kit includes an Orchid Oasis Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• This kit’s stamp set puts the TREAT in trick-or-treat with fun, Halloween-themed sentiments and designs. Embrace the spooky season with ghost, bat, spider, and star images.
• This kit also includes a special peek-through box top on one of the box designs.

Finished box size: 2-1/2″ x 3″ x 1″ (6.4 x 7.6 x 2.5 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Gray Granite, Orchid Oasis, Fresh Freesia, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie

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!

Don’t forget — it’s SALE-A-Bration this month, so you could order a 1-, 3-, 6- or a 12-month set of Paper Pumpkins AND for every $50 or $100 you spend this month, you get to choose free products from the Sale-A-Bration Brochure, found here!

It’s August, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50, and besides the Sale-A-Bration free product, you will receive free samples of new Designer Series Papers from the July-January Mini Catalog from me!

7EHHE9ZK (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

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

The darling Hippo from the free Sale-A-Bration offerings continues to be a popular choice. These darling hippos are irresistible, and the sentiments are so fun! Here’s the stamp set, and you can now get the accompanying dies FREE! See below!

Step It Up

This week we made some stunning cards using the Hippest Hippos Stamp Set. If you like what you see, browse the Sale-A-Bration brochure for stamp sets and much more, available now until the end of August! CASUAL We kept our first card simple—we started with Petal Pink Cardstock and layered some Subtles Designer Series Paper on top. Then we stamped our hippo image on Smokey Slate Cardstock and finished with some white Baker’s Twine. AVID We stepped up our second card with another textured layer using the Hive 3D Embossing Folder. We also added more color to our hippo using Watercolor Pencils. We finished with white Baker’s Twine that we colored with Mint Macaron Stampin’ Blends. ARTFULLY AVID For our third card we used a Blending Brush to add Calypso Coral ink to the Petal Pink Cardstock before we embossed it. We finished this card with a few dazzling embellishments—we love the way the gold complemented the Petal Pink and added just the right amount of sparkle.

Sale-A-Bration!

SALE-A-BRATION FREEBIES!  Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts at the $50 and $100 levels (total before shipping and tax).  No limit to how many gifts you can earn based on increments of $50 or $100. ALL ITEMS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

NOTE: As of August 1, 2022, the Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes (Page 8, Item 159940) and Tree Lot Dies (Page 12, Item 159938) have SOLD OUT and are no longer available to redeem as a free item.

Product List

Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (English) [159921] $0.00	Hippo Dies [159928] $0.00	Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00
Rings Of Love 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159939] $0.00	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $15.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00
Silver & Gold 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159941] $0.00	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [163094] $10.00	Gingham Embossing Folder [163097] $7.50
Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309] $9.00	Kraft Gift Boxes [156569] $10.00

Product List

Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Wonderful World Bundle (English) [159918] $0.00
Flowers Of Home Dies [163095] $32.00	Daffodil Dies [163099] $38.00
Aspen Trees Dies [163102] $36.00	Dots & Spots Die [163098] $32.00

Product List

Perfect Pomegranate Host Photopolymer Stamp Set [159899] $22.00

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It’s AUGUST, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50, and besides the Sale-A-Bration free product, you will receive free samples of new embellishments from the from the July-January Mini Catalog from me!

7EHHE9ZK (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

SALE-A-BRATION FREEBIES!  Earn FREE Sale-A-Bration gifts at the $50 and $100 levels (total before shipping and tax).  No limit to how many gifts you can earn based on increments of $50 or $100. ALL ITEMS ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

NOTE: As of August 1, 2022, the Pool Party & Soft Sea Foam Cards & Envelopes (Page 8, Item 159940) and Tree Lot Dies (Page 12, Item 159938) have SOLD OUT and are no longer available to redeem as a free item.

Product List

Hippest Hippos Cling Stamp Set (English) [159921] $0.00	Hippo Dies [159928] $0.00	Stylish Sketches Cling Stamp Set [159937] $0.00
Rings Of Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159939] $0.00	Brushed Metallic Cardstock [153524] $15.00	Silver Foil Sheets [132178] $5.00
Silver & Gold 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [159941] $0.00	Timber 3 D Embossing Folder [163094] $10.00	Gingham Embossing Folder [163097] $7.50
Seashells 3 D Embossing Folder [154309] $9.00	Kraft Gift Boxes [156569] $10.00

Product List

Amazing Phrasing Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159930] $0.00	Wonderful World Bundle (English) [159918] $0.00
Flowers Of Home Dies [163095] $32.00	Daffodil Dies [163099] $38.00
Aspen Trees Dies [163102] $36.00	Dots & Spots Die [163098] $32.00

Product List

Perfect Pomegranate Host Photopolymer Stamp Set [159899] $22.00

New Cozy & Bright Kit Available August 3 In The Kits Collection!

Celebrate the season with a card kit that has everything you need wish those you love a merry Christmas and a joyous New Year. Don’t let the holidays overwhelm you–get your all-inclusive kit and make quick multiples everyone will love!

Stop by the Kits Collection in the online store tomorrow to pick up this beautiful Christmas card kit!!

Cozy & Bright Kit Details and what’s included:

• Cozy & Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Acrylic Stamp Block
• Classic Stampin’ Spot: Poppy Parade
• Predesigned projects
• Step-by-step instructions
• Precut pieces (No prep work! Get right to crafting). Including printed die-cut sheets: sticker adhesive sheets & non-adhesive sheets
• Makes 12 cards of 1 design
• Gold foil accents
• Folded card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
• 12 preprinted envelopes
• Enough adhesive to complete projects
• Linen thread
• A 9-7/8″ x 6-1/2″ x 2-3/4″ (25.1 x 16.5 x 7 cm) printed designer box for storage or crafting on the go
• Product colors: Cajun Craze, Early Espresso, Evening Evergreen, Garden Green, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie

This is the stamp set that it included in the kit:

The kit is $23 and the item number is 160338.  It will be available beginning tomorrow, August 3 in the Kits Collection in the online store.  Love this one!

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It’s AUGUST, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50, and besides the Sale-A-Bration free product, you will receive free samples of new embellishments from the from the July-January Mini Catalog from me!

7EHHE9ZK (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