The Stampin’ Up! Poinsettia Place Suite Bundle from the Stampin’ Up! 2020 August – December Holiday Mini Catalog is festive and absolutely BEAUTIFUL! The three-layered flower cuts out with one roll-through of your die-cutting machine, and the veined petals and leaves add such a realistic effect. Here are some of my latest creations, starting with a ‘traditional-style’ feel. The plaids add a country feel to the card, and the Wink of Stella gives a little sparkle.

Above is a card using the beautiful ‘flocked’ paper that goes with this suite. The paper comes in three different patterns — yummy!

Below is another non-traditional card in soft Petal Pink:

These designs by Stampin’ Up shows the versatility of this bundle. Aren’t they lovely?

Shop for any or all of these products by clicking here! If you make an online order with me and spend at least $50, you will receive, from me, a free pack of Holiday Rhinestones. Just use this HOST CODE to qualify for your free embellishments:

V3ZN6QYT

Here’s a reminder of how to add your host code:

Happy Holiday Stamping! Call me at 218-280-1559 with any questions — I’ll help you get your order in. Or email me HERE!

Mary

We all love gorgeous Designer Series Paper, and during this incredible sale, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select papers from our current catalogs! Now is a great time to stock up and save on some of our most popular paper designs!

Click HERE to see the detailed flyer of all the Designer Series Papers on sale!

• This promotion runs from October 1st thru October 31st.
• There is NO LIMIT to how many packages of Designer Series Paper you can purchase during this sale
• Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion.  See the pictures below.
• Discounted Designer Series Paper can be ordered as part of a Starter Kit or as Stampin’ Rewards.

Use this HOST CODE with an online order of at least $50 to earn a free set of MOSAIC GUSSETED CELLOPHANE BAGS!

Host Code: RQK2RQSD

Papers priced at $11.50 will be on sale for $9.78.  In Good Taste will be on sale for $17.85. Here are all your options!

Artistry Blooms Designer Series Paper [152495] $11.50	‘Tis The Season 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153489] $11.50	Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper [152492] $11.50
Poinsettia Place Designer Series Paper [153487] $11.50	Trimming The Town Designer Series Paper [153491] $11.50	Plaid Tidings 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [153527] $11.50
Toile Tidings Designer Series Paper [150432] $11.50	Peony Garden Designer Series Paper [152483] $11.50	Whale Of A Time 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152460] $11.50
Heartwarming Hugs Designer Series Paper [153492] $11.50	Magic In This Night Designer Series Paper [153517] $11.50	Snowflake Splendor Designer Series Paper [153512] $11.50
In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $21.00	Playing With Patterns 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [152490] $11.50	Playful Pets Designer Series Paper [152489] $11.50

Thanks to my upline, Mary Fish at stampinpretty.com, for the best thing since sliced bread — a guide to making your Embossing Folder Sandwich when putting the folder through your Cut & Embossing Machine.

First, no, not all embossing folders are the same, so it’s immensely helpful to know what kind you have. Here are the three types:

• 1. Standard Embossing Folders (current) Approximately 1/16″ Total Thickness
• 2. 3D Embossing Folders (current) Approximately 1/8″ Total Thickness
• 3. Dynamic Embossing Folders (Retired, June 2019) Approximately 3/8″ Thickness (These will have both a SIZZIX & a Stampin’ Up Logo)

Each type of embossing folder requires a different sandwich when passing through a die-cutting and embossing machine, including our beautiful NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine and the RETIRED Big Shot.

• TYPE 1: STANDARD EMBOSSING FOLDERS
  • NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Sandwich
    • Top – 3 Cutting Plate
    • Middle – Standard Embossing Folder 1/16″ Thick
    • Middle – 3 Cutting Plate
    • Bottom – 1 Platform
  • RETIRED Big Shot Machine Sandwich
    • Top – Standard Cutting Plate
    • Middle – Standard Embossing Folder 1/16″ Thick
    • Middle – Standard Cutting Plate
    • Bottom – Standard Platform
• TYPE 2: 3D EMBOSSING FOLDERS
  • NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Sandwich
    • Top – 4 Specialty Plate
    • Middle – 3D Embossing Folder 1/8″ Thick
    • Bottom -1 Platform
  • RETIRED Big Shot Machine Sandwich
    • Top – 3D Embossing Folder Plate (Blue) or 4 Specialty Plate* 
    • Middle – 3D Embossing Folder 1/8″ Thick
    • Bottom – Standard Platform

–OR–

• Top – Standard Cutting Plate 
  • Middle – Shim of card stock or similar approx 1/16″ thick
  • Middle – 3D Embossing Folder 1/8″ Thick
  • Bottom – Standard Platform
• TYPE 3: DYNAMIC (SIZZIX) EMBOSSING FOLDERS
  • NEW Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine Sandwich
    • Top – 3 Cutting Plate
    • Middle – Dynamic Embossing Folder 3/16″ Thick
    • Bottom – 1 Platform
  • RETIRED Big Shot Machine Sandwich
    • Top – Standard Cutting Plate
    • Middle – Dynamic Embossing Folder 3/16″ Thick
    • Bottom – Standard Platform

KEEP this blog post, or print out these words and graphics so you know when to do without all that trial and error! Easy! Thanks, Mary Fish!! Exactly what we needed!

If you are needing that new Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine like I am, now is a great time to get it, just in time for all your holiday crafting! Click below to Shop!

Mary Hanson, Stampin’ Up!

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine [149653] $120.00

Yay!!!  Stampin’ Up! is doing a 24-Hour Stamp Set Sale on Wednesday, September 23 from 12:00 AM to 11:50 PM (MT)!  A select number of cling and photopolymer stamp sets from the 2020–2021 Annual Catalog will be available for purchase at a 15% discount in the online store!

Stock up on stamp sets at a great price!  This short, stamp-tacular sale only happens once a year—you won’t want to miss out on these super savings!

Click on the image below to pull up a printable PDF list of the stamps that are on sale on September 23. Be sure to scroll down the PDF to see the list:

One more added bonus — if you make an online order of over $50, use this Host Code to earn a free package of Adhesive Backed Snowflakes! Here is the Host Code:

3A99EW6T

Happy Sale Shopping! Mary

This holiday season, share the joy of Paper Pumpkin! The Joy to the World Paper Pumpkin Kit is an exclusive holiday kit that provides a specially-designed box, enough supplies to create eight elegant cards, and an opportunity to connect with the Stampin’ Up! global community. 

With October’s magical kit, not only will you get a head start on their holiday crafting—you’ll get to create Christmas cards, share project ideas, and spread holiday cheer with Stampin’ Up! customers and demonstrators around the world! After you receive your kit, we encourage you to join the Joy of Paper Pumpkin Facebook group to make the most of this month’s kit. How fun will THAT be? I can’t wait!

Here are the supplies your receive with your kit — all for $22 free shipping — if you subscribe to our once-a-month- box. You can suspend your kit for a month, cancel any time, or keep receiving your Creativity in a Box! I love it!

• Kit contains enough supplies to create eight cards—four each of two designs—and coordinating envelopes.
• Kit includes die-cut pieces in English, French, and German. This will allow you to create cards you can use to connect with other customers and demonstrators around the world—in their language! To learn more about how to do this, read the “The Joy of Paper Pumpkin” section on this page.
  • Card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2″ x 5-3/4″ (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
• Coordinating Colors: Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Just Jade, Soft Sea Foam

REMEMBER: YOU GET EVERYTHING YOU NEED: INK, EMBELLISHMENTS, ENVELOPES, AND A STAMP SET! IF YOU’RE A NEW CUSTOMER, YOU ALSO GET A FREE ACRYLIC BLOCK ON WHICH TO USE YOUR STAMPS! YOU CAN’T BUY 8 BEAUTIFUL CARDS FOR SUCH A LOW PRICE, AND THE QUALITY IS PHENOMENAL!

Click HERE to get started on a subscription, or Click below to get a 1-, 3-, 6-, or 12-month subscription!

One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137861] $220.00

6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137860] $114.00

1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137858] $21.00

3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription [137859] $63.00

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created projects where “It’s the Sentiment that Counts.” We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We love hearing from you. At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Stampin’ Up! does such a great job of providing us with stamp sets that include beautiful sentiments, perfect for a variety of projects. I decided to focus on a sentiment that I have taken to heart these last few months. As a high school teacher, I’ve spent these months during the COVID-19 pandemic experiencing the gamut of emotions, from stress to fear, to concern over my students and family, and finally — to HOPE. We must live with hope in order to navigate through life. This time WILL get better. Here is my slimline card:

I started out a Thick Whisper White card base of 8 1/2″ by 7″, scored at 3 1/2″. I covered the front of the card base with a panel of “In Good Taste” Designer Series Paper to add some neutral texture, measuring 8 1/2″ by 3 1/2″. The lovely tree stamps are a part of the new “Life is Beautiful” stamp set. I wanted to try my hand at making the tree scenes depict the different seasons. To me, the seasons always symbolize HOPE. In the darkest winter days, there is always the hope of spring. The sentiment “Hope Changes Everything” comes from the “Love of Leaves” stamp set.

I cut out four rectangular scalloped panels from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies. I then stamped four tree scenes — so fun to do some pure stamping! I also used sponge daubers to shade in a little more color around the leaves.

I heat embossed the sentiment in Gold Embossing Powder, punched it out with the Lovely Labels Pick-a-Punch, and then popped it up onto some ribbon and attached to the card. I decided I needed a little sparkle, so I added some Artistry Blooms adhesive-backed sequins to the trees. I love the effect in real life!

This stamp set has to many possibilities, as does the Love of Leaves. I will keep these for many years to come!

I hope you enjoyed my card today! It is my prayer that you are always able to hold onto HOPE!

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on October 14th when our theme is “Tag, You’re It!” Participants will showcase tags or 3D items that will be great for gifts for any occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.

Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop Line-up

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
3. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
4. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
5. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
6. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
7. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
8. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
9. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
10. Michelle Gleeson at StampinMojo
11. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
12. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
13. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
14. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
15. Leah O’Brien at Honey Bee Stamping & More!
16. Dacia Smith at My Creative Days
17. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
18. Diana Carr at The Secret Life of Paper
19. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
20. Christine Eck at Dances With Hooves Paper Design
21. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
22. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
23. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
24. Pamela Sadler at Stampin’ Pink Rose
25. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
26. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery

Life Is Beautiful Photopolymer Stamp Set [154871] $17.00	Love Of Leaves Photopolymer Stamp Set (English) [153452] $18.00	Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	In Good Taste Designer Series Paper [152494] $21.00
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $8.25	Basket Weave & Metallic Ribbon Combo Pack [153553] $8.00	Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin’ Pad [147086] $7.50	Soft Suede Classic Stampin’ Pad [147115] $7.50
Balmy Blue Classic Stampin’ Pad [147105] $7.50	Cajun Craze Classic Stampin’ Pad [147085] $7.50	Bumblebee Classic Stampin’ Pad [153116] $7.50	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [147090] $7.50
Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $7.50	Seaside Spray Classic Stampin’ Pad [150085] $7.50	Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106] $7.50	Artistry Blooms Sequins [152477] $7.00
Lovely Labels Pick A Punch [152883] $23.00	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $6.00	Heat Tool (Us And Canada) [129053] $30.00	Embossing Buddy [103083] $6.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Fast Fuse Adhesive [129026] $10.00	Versamark Pad [102283] $9.50

Have you seen the Beautiful Autumn Bundle yet? It’s gorgeous with nature-inspired imagery and a coordinating punch pack. With its Two-Step Stampin’ images, you can choose the lined or filled-in images—or use them together to give your images more depth. While lending itself to autumn themes, the stamp set also includes all-occasion greetings to help you share thanks or simply say hello. The Two-Step Stampin’ images combined with the punches make this bundle a must have for creating quick cards.

When combined with different, and even non-traditional colors, the Beautiful Autumn bundle becomes even more versatile! Take a look at some of these projects:

I just how the addition of a few small leaves or an acorn can bring such a gorgeous ‘fall’ feeling to these projects!

Here’s the stamp set:

And those fun punches! You know I love a punch!

Also, have you noticed that the images in the Beautiful Autumn Stamp Set are all on the small side? This is designed to give you the freedom to put the images together in a creative way that suits you. Create an eclectic background by stamping one image repeatedly or mixing it up with a few. Stamp them in an accent line. Or use your favorite image as the focal point of the project. It’s up to you! I can’t wait to see what you do with it!

Use this host code in your online order of over $50 to receive a free gift from me from the new August-December Mini Catalog!

Host Code: 3A99EW6T

Shop below by clicking on any of the images below, or go HERE to see all the gorgeous Stampin’ Up! fall bundles and products!

Beautiful Autumn Bundle (English) [155189] $50.25

Gilded Autumn Suite Collection (English) [155123] $96.25

Gilded Autumn Specialty Designer Series Paper [153520] $15.00