Of all the cards I send, thank-you cards are probably what I use most. I used Stampin’ Up! notecards and envelopes, along with the Texture Chic Designer Series papers, to create these thank-you cards:

Thanks to fellow stamper Brian King for the inspiration from his thank-you cards using these beautiful papers. I used white notecards, and then layered a panel of Crumb Cake card stock next, measured at 4 7/8″ by 3 3/8″. I then cut panels from the Texture Chic DSP (there are sooo many to choose from, and they are so shiny with their gold foil accents!) measuring 4 1/2″ by 3″ (or whatever you’d like!) and adhered both panels onto the card base. Here are more designs!

After adding the Texture Chic paper panel, I used a variety of punches and a sentiment from the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set to complete each card. I used Early Espresso and Evening Evergreen ink to stamp the sentiment on a piece of Crumb Cake with the Tailor Made Punch. I then used the Leaf Punch, and a two dies from the Meadows dies with the Distressed Gold Specialty paper to embellish each card.

Here is the set of Texture Chic Specialty Paper. Each one is more gorgeous than that the last, and the foil gold accents are so elegant!

I hope you enjoyed these simple notecards. The supplies to create them are found below!

The new July-December Holiday Mini Catalog should be arriving at your door any day if you are a customer of mine! Although I can’t show you any part of the inside contents, here’s the cover of the new catalog!

If you do NOT receive your new Mini Catalog before July 1, please let me know, and I’ll get one out to you right away! If you don’t have another demonstrator, I’d love to send you a FREE copy of this awesome catty — just let me know by commenting on this post, or by emailing me HERE!

It’s June, so there’s a new Host Code for the month, found below. Remember, is you shop with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $7.00	Sweet Ice Cream Photopolymer Stamp Set [154456] $17.00	Texture Chic 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Designer Series Paper [158808] $15.00
Distressed Gold 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Specialty Paper [159237] $5.00	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [120953] $9.25	Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [147114] $8.00
Evening Evergreen Classic Stampin' Pad [155576] $8.00	Tailored Tag Punch [145667] $18.00	Meadow Dies [155852] $38.00
Leaf Punch [144667] $16.00

Mary

I created a monochromatic wedding card using some brand new Designer Series Papers that you will see very soon in our new July–December 2022 Mini Catalog. I can’t wait until you get yours!

Here’s my card:

The fun thing about this card, a design from Susan Stampfield, (Crafter Extraordinaire), is that it has an elegant envelope flap that opens to reveal the inside message of your card. The flap tucks underneath the sentiment piece — so pretty when you use one of Stampin’ Up!’s Designer Series papers.

This set of papers is called Splendid Day, and the entire suite of products will be available to you on July 1 — it is SO pretty, with beautiful shades of Soft Seafoam, Fresh Freesia, and other metallics as well. One side of each paper has a beautiful shine to it — LOVE it!

This card starts with a base of Soft Seafoam, and uses Soft Seafoam ink as well to keep the effect monochromatic. This color is hard to photograph, but it is so pretty and elegant for a wedding card. Here are the measurements:

• Colored Cardstock, or Basic White: 5 ¼” x 8” scored at 4” for the card base 
• Colored Cardstock: 4 ¼” x 5 ½” for the layer behind the card 
• Splendid Day Designer Series Paper (DSP): 4” x 4”, scored diagonally. (from new holiday catalog). Attach to the back of the white card base BEFORE you adhere it to the back colored cardstock panel.  

Make sure you stamp and decorate the UNDERSIDE of the card — it will fold up and tuck under the envelope flat. (It’s kind of the opposite of what you would normally do!)

Use any diecuts for the sentiment.  I used a sentiment from the Hues of Happiness Photopolymer stamp set. Before attaching to the Seafoam card back, I also stamped some pretty roses from that stamp set onto the card. When you adhere the sentiment piece to the card, make sure you keep it low on the card front, so your flap can tuck into the back of the sentiment panel.  

The new July-December Holiday Mini Catalog should be arriving at your door any day if you are a customer of mine! Although I can’t show you any part of the inside contents, here’s the cover of the new catalog!

If you do NOT receive your new Mini Catalog before July 1, please let me know, and I’ll get one out to you right away! If you don’t have another demonstrator, I’d love to send you a FREE copy of this awesome catty — just let me know by commenting on this post, or by emailing me HERE!

Below is a list of products I used to create this card. It’s June, so there’s a new Host Code for the month, found below. Remember, is you shop with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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

Happiness Abounds Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [159238] $23.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Soft Sea Foam 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [146988] $9.25
Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Soft Sea Foam Classic Stampin' Pad [147102] $8.00

Mary

There are two events going on at Stampin’ Up!, each equally exciting, and BOTH only happening in June!

1. The LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS Sale continues, and there are many super bargains to be had. But don’t wait — things ARE selling out! Don’t forget — this is the last time you’ll see these products in a catalog, so now is the time to stock up on anything you’ve had your eye on. HERE is the link to follow — start shopping now!

2. Yes, you can get any kit that Stampin’ Up! is offering — one at full price, and the second at half price, and here’s the fun part — you will automatically get the MORE expensive one at half price!

Many of our kits are ALL-INCLUSIVE. That means you get everything you need to make your beautiful projects, including ink, a stamp set, adhesives, embellishments, envelopes, etc! SO easy to use as a gift and NO guesswork as to what you need! Curious as to what they look like? Go HERE and peruse all the fun kits!

It’s JUNE, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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

“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean the “Sending Good Thoughts” Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic!

We also have a special game for you to play—take part in the “Sea if You Know” Paper Pumpkin quiz to learn more about Paper Pumpkin and this month’s kit! Plus, subscribers to the “Sending Good Thoughts” Paper Pumpkin Kit will be entered to win a 1-month prepaid Paper Pumpkin code! Demonstrators can also play the quiz and all active subscribers (demonstrators included) are eligible to win the prize.

Play the Sea if You Know Paper Pumpkin quiz and share it with your friends! It gives some GREAT hints about this month’s kit, AND a sneak preview of the August kit! Good luck! By the way, the quiz is not graded! 🙂

This kit includes:

• Sending Good Thoughts Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Spot®
• Printed dry-embossed card bases
• Printed envelopes
• Printed die cuts
• Twine
• Mini glue dots
• Dimensionals

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

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Fresh Freesia, Pacific Point, Poppy Parade

Just give Paper Pumpkin a try for one month by clicking on 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!

It’s JUNE, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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

The Pretty Pals stamping group I belong to just had a blog hop where we CASE-d the catalog, which means we found a design from the catalog that we wanted to replicate, making changes as we saw fit, and using our creativity to make the card our own. (CASE = Copy and Share Everything!)

Well, I had so much fun, I wanted to do it again! In the back of the new Annual Catalog is an index of all the bundles. On p. 161, I found a card design that I loved and wanted to recreate. I decided to make mine a portrait card instead of horizontal. Here’s my card:

This is a fun color palette: The card base is So Saffron, with the sentiment piece in Mossy meadow. The candles are cut out in Bermuda Bay, Sweet Sorbet, So Saffron, and Flirty Flamingo.

I started out with a card base of So Saffron, cut out at 8 1/2″ by 5 1/2″, scored at 4 1/4″. I then took a scrap of So Saffron cardstock (about 3″ by 5″) and two of the Stitched Rectangle dies closest in size, and used washi tape to lightly adhere them to the Saffron scrap without the two rectangles moving. I ran the panels through my Cut and Emboss Machine to create a stitched ‘frame.’ I turned the frame over, and put Tear and Tape all around the back of the frame, then adhered the Vellum panel to the back of the rectangle frame; I then set that framed piece aside.

I took panel of Basic White to fit behind the frame, (approx. 4″ by 2 3/4″) and I stamped it with various sentiments from the Charming Sentiments stamp set with Mossy Meadow. I put Tear n Tape carefully around the edges of the sentiment white piece. I laid the white stamped panel onto the table surface, then placed a few multi-colored sequins (retired) down on the middle of the stamped white sheet. I then carefully laid the Saffron frame (with the 4″ by 2 3/4″ vellum attached behind it) down ONTO the white sheet with the sequins on it. I then had a little shaker frame!

I used tape adhesive to then place the entire framed piece onto the card front. Cute! You can see the printed words through the vellum! I then stamped a sentiment from the Charming Sentiments onto a scrap of Basic White cardstock, and cut it out with the coordinating die. I used a Mossy Meadow strip of 3 3/4″ by 3/4″, cut banner points out of each end of the strip, and tied a length of baker’s twine around the banner with a bow on the side. I then adhered the sentiment to the Mossy Meadow piece with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Finally, I cut out four candles — one in each color as specified above — and adhered them to a white candle base to make the candle looked striped. I cut a ‘flame’ out in Mango Melody and tucked the candles into the back of the banner.

Here is the Charming Sentiment Bundle, if you haven’t noticed it yet. It’s SO cool, because you literally use a die to cut around your sentiment message — very on trend. See the little candles? They’re a cute bonus, for sure!

I hope you liked this fun project. The entire list of product used can be found at the bottom of this post!

It’s JUNE, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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

Charming Sentiments Bundle (English) [158734] $52.00	Stitched Rectangles Dies [151820] $35.00	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $8.00
So Saffron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [105118] $9.25	Mango Melody 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146989] $9.25	Flirty Flamingo 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [141416] $9.25
Calypso Coral 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [122925] $9.25	Bermuda Bay 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [131197] $9.25	Mossy Meadow 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133676] $9.25
Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Magnolia Lane Ribbon Combo Pack [149485] $9.00
White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $6.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00

Mary

Today I’m featuring a pivot card fun fold that uses the beautiful “Awash in Beauty” Designer Series Papers in the new Annual Stampin’ Up! Catalog. I also used the adorable new butterflies in the Build a Butterfly Dies. Here’s the pivot card:

This card is fun because the front diamond shape seems to ‘pivot’ as you open it. And at every turn, you see more of the beautiful Designer Series papers in this set.

This card starts out with the following materials:

BASE: 

• Blackberry Bliss (base): 4 1/4″ x 11″, score at 2 1/8” x 5 1/2″ 

FRONT: 

• Basic White (image): 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 
• Designer Series Paper (left front): 3 1/4″ x 4 1/8” 
• Designer Series Paper (image layer): 2 7/8” x 2 7/8” 

INSIDE: 

• Designer Series Paper (left inside): 3 1/4″ x 4 1/8” 
• Designer Series Paper (inside layer): 4 1/8” x 5 3/8” 
• Basic White (greeting): 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ 

I actually watched a video by Lisa Curcio to help me with this easy fun fold. Here’s the link! Thanks, Lisa, for making it so easy with your great tutorial!

On the front, I cut out a butterfly from the Build a Butterfly dies using some retired glimmer paper. I also cut out a sentiment from the Charming Sentiments, using the matching die to cute our AROUND the sentiment — SO on trend! Here is the Charming Sentiment Bundle:

Notice how the sentiments are CUT OUT by the shapes of the dies. And there are some extra fun dies in the bundle as well, including birthday candles! Here are the beautiful Awash in Beauty Designer Series Papers:

After watching the video, you’ll see how easy it is to put one of these pivot fun fold cards together! I can’t wait to see yours – please post if on our Up North Stampin’ Gang Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

KITS PROMOTION – Buy One, Get One at 50% off!

Do you have kits from the Kits Collection on your wish list? Then you can save in June with the Buy One, Get One 50% off sale.  Here are the details…

• Sale runs through June30, 2022.
• All kits in the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! qualify for this sale.
• Kit selection is based on availability.
• You will need at least two kits in your cart for the discount to automatically apply at checkout.
• There are no order limits on this promotion.
• Click here to shop.

NEW KIT ADDED!

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Love This Memory Notebook Kit has everything you need to create a simple and colorful keepsake full of cherished memories.

Kit Includes:

• Kit includes one 8-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (21.6 x 13.3 cm) kraft notebook
• Includes sticker sheets, washi tape, and printed cards to decorate with
• Includes the exclusive Love This Photopolymer Stamp Set and a Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Includes Tear & Tape Adhesive to help finish your project
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Parakeet Party, Pumpkin Pie, Tahitian Tide

Food scarcity is an issue facing communities across the globe—we aim to make a difference and we hope you’ll join us. For each Nourish & Flourish Kit you purchase, we will donate $3 to support organizations working to end food scarcity. You can help make twice the impact by buying one kit for themselves and another as a gift!

It’s JUNE, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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! Here’s the link to request to join, where it’s no business, just fun: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Product List

Build A Butterfly Dies [159119] $31.00	Charming Sentiments Bundle (English) [158734] $52.00	Awash In Beauty 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [158973] $12.00
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [133675] $9.25	Basic White 8 1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [159276] $10.25	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin’ Pad [147111] $8.00
Iridescent Rhinestones Basic Jewels [158130] $7.50

Mary

What a fun day! This is my SECOND post for today, June 1, because there’s so much happening!

Do you have kits from the Kits Collection on your wish list? Then you can save in June with the Buy One, Get One 50% off sale.  Here are the details…

• Sale runs through 1–30 June 2022.
• All kits in the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! qualify for this sale.
• Kit selection is based on availability.
• You will need at least two kits in your cart for the discount to automatically apply at checkout.
• There are no order limits on this promotion.
• Click here to shop.

NEW KIT ADDED!

Get ready for the latest addition to the Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! The Love This Memory Notebook Kit has everything you need to create a simple and colorful keepsake full of cherished memories.

Kit Includes:

• Kit includes one 8-1/2″ x 5-1/4″ (21.6 x 13.3 cm) kraft notebook
• Includes sticker sheets, washi tape, and printed cards to decorate with
• Includes the exclusive Love This Photopolymer Stamp Set and a Parakeet Party Classic Stampin’ Spot
• Includes Tear & Tape Adhesive to help finish your project
• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Flirty Flamingo, Mango Melody, Parakeet Party, Pumpkin Pie, Tahitian Tide

Food scarcity is an issue facing communities across the globe—we aim to make a difference and we hope you’ll join us. For each Nourish & Flourish Kit you purchase, we will donate $3 to support organizations working to end food scarcity. You can help make twice the impact by buying one kit for themselves and another as a gift!

It’s JUNE, and that means a new host code. Place an online order with me for $50 or more, and you’ll receive a package of new Peekaboo Treat Bags! These are great for decorating and giving to special people, AND they’re food safe!

Here’s the Host Code you need:

GT4KWYEN (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! Here’s the link to request to join, where it’s no business, just fun: https://www.facebook.com/groups/199783410436824

Mary