Cows and Poppies: An Udderly Fabulous Combination!

May 10, 2020May 22, 2020 MaryLeave a comment

If you are looking for a cute and whimsical stamp set for many different occasions, Stampin’ Up’s “Over the Moon” is Udderly Fantastic! (Get it?) Take a look at a card I just made, and then I’ll tell you about the special person I made it for!

Over the Moon - -Peaceul Poppies - Wittycisms - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

I made this birthday card for a lovely lady who is our neighbor. She keeps a beautiful little farm, and milks 25 head of cows all by herself! She takes beautiful photos of her beloved cows and farm, and shares them on social media. I just admire her so much!

These darling cows couldn’t be more fun to work with. The Stampin’ Up! artists nailed the combination of fun and whimsical with sentiments that really work!

Over the moon cling set

How can anyone resist? They lend themselves to a little coloring, or a lot of coloring, and can be stamped right on the front of the card, or popped up in a diecut shape! Here are a couple more examples from Stampin’ Up!

Cow 1

Cow 2

The cutest! For my project, I used Poppy Parade cardstock — a color I love, such a vibrant bright red! I stamped the cute cow using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and used some blends to color in a few spots. The Peaceful Poppies elements are wonderful. If you haven’t gotten them, do so! They have all kinds of punched-out poppies, pre-colored, along with some punch-able watercolor poppy patterns that you can color yourself, some cute black embossed accents, and some pretty vellum poppies. GET THEM!

Peaceful Poppies elements

I also stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment from the Witticisms stamp set on a scrap of white, and cut out with one of the Stitched So Sweetly Dies — love them! I popped up the two white shaped cutouts after throwing a little ribbon behind my cute cow. I used one of the Peaceful Poppies elements to add to the sentiment, and then I added some black rhinestones, and done!

Over the Moon - Wittycisms - Peaceful Poppies Elements - Hearth - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

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Click below on the list of products I used for this project to start shopping right away!

Product List

Over The Moon Cling Stamp Set [149331] $20.00	Witty-Cisms Cling Stamp Set [151686] $22.00	Peaceful Poppies Elements [151327] $6.50
Stitched So Sweetly Dies [151690] $32.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $30.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Daffodil Delight Dark Stampin’ Blends Marker [144585] $4.50	Old Olive Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [144574] $4.50	Basic Black Stampin’ Write Marker [100082] $3.00
Poppy Parade Light Stampin’ Blends Marker [146878] $4.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119793] $8.75
Old Olive 1/8″ Taffeta Ribbon [119256] $5.95	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639] $5.00

16 Quick and Cute Birthday Cards at 40% Off!

May 8, 2020 MaryLeave a comment

In the midst of everything going on around us, I hope you’re finding some time to do some crafting. Don’t forget how much a card in the mail can mean for someone, especially now when we can’t be physically close to people. NOW is the time to get this great card-making kit that does it all for you! AND at 40% OFF!!

You can make seriously 16 quick cards at 40% off with the retiring Seriously the Best Project Kit and coordinating Seriously the Best Stamp Set! (not on sale)

Here is what you get with the kit shown above:

Makes 16 cards: 4 each of 4 designs

* Folded card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″ (10.8 x 14 cm)
* Includes 6″ x 4-3/4″ x 1-13/16″ (15.2 x 12.1 x 4.6 cm) printed designer box
* Stamps, ink, and adhesive sold separately

* Recommended products to complete the kit: Seriously the Best Stamp Set, Pretty Peacock and Terracotta Tile Classic Stampin’ pads, SNAIL Adhesive, and Stampin’ Dimensionals

Product Colors: Balmy Blue, gold, Mango Melody, Mint Macaron, Pretty Peacock, Terracotta Tile

Better than quick, they are cute cards! You’ll make sixteen (16!) cards for each kit you pick up in my online store.

Totally optional, you can pick up the Seriously the Best Cling Stamp Set. Though not on sale, this stamp set will be a go-to for so many projects. I love the big sentiments — so cute!

The kit could be completed with any stamp sets, but you’re sure to want to pick up this darling stamp set that is SOON TO RETIRE! Hurry, the Seriously the Best Project Kit is available only while supplies last! Click on the products below to order right away!

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Product List

Seriously The Best Project Kit

[151307]

$30.00

Seriously The Best Cling Stamp Set

[151712]

$19.00

A Peek at the ’20-22 In-Colors!

May 5, 2020May 3, 2020 Mary1 Comment

Here it is! The BRAND NEW Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog for 2020-21 is out! If you’re a customer of mine in the last six months, you’ll be receiving one from me soon! If we haven’t been in contact lately, please let me know if you’d like a catalog sent directly to you. June 3rd is the day this next exciting annual catalog debuts for ordering, and I will have a fabulous ORDERING SPECIAL so watch for that! Isn’t it beautiful!? There are so many things I love about it, and I can’t wait to hear your favorites!

Catalogs begin shipping mid-May to customers. I will be having a fun Stroll through the catalog later in May, so watch for details on my Up North Stampin’ Gang page. Haven’t joined yet? Go here and Click on the Join Button to get in on all the fun!

Here are the new In Colors!

Which one do you love the most? I cannot wait to see how everyone starts combining the beautiful existing SU! colors with these new beauties!

Call me at 218-280-1559 or email me HERE for a copy of the new catalog!

Happy Stamping! Mary

Beauty in Diagonals!

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020 Mary1 Comment

I had so much fun with a card design that I saw on a blog by Lisa Curcio. Even though I used a retired sentiment from the “Incredible Like You” stamp set, you can see how any sentiment would work beautifully. I love the look of the diagonal papers, and it’s so easy! Here are three different looks I did:

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper - Incredible Like You - Peaceful Poppies Elements - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

The card above uses the Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Papers. Start with a card base of 4 1/4″ by 11″, scored at 5 1/2″. Take a panel of Designer Series Paper of which you want to use BOTH sides. Cut it at 3 1/2″ by 4 1/4″. Cut the paper diagonally from corner to corner. Fit one panel into the bottom corner of the card, making sure the 4 1/4″ side fits right across the bottom. FLIP the other triangle, and fit it across the other side of the bottom. Here are a couple of other takes on the card:

Best Dressed Designer Series Paper - Incredible Like You - Petal Pink - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

This card uses the Best Dressed Designer Series Papers.

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Papers 2 - Peaceful Poppies Elements - Incredible You - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

Here’s one with the Poppies Papers again. Once you get the card built, take flowers that coordinate and cascade them down the side of the left diagonal. Embellish, and you’re done! Here is the link to Lisa Curcio’s blog where she has a video that explains with visuals. Below are the products I used to make these cards.

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Product List

Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper [151324] $11.50	Best Dressed 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper [151319] $11.50	Pineapple Punch 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146971] $8.75
Poppy Parade 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119793] $8.75	Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100702] $8.75	Peaceful Poppies Elements [151327] $6.50
Gilded Gems [152478] $7.00	Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Old Olive Linen Thread [148811] $5.00
Old Olive Baker’s Twine [134579] $3.00

More Projects From Stampin’ Up!’s Share the Sunshine Campaign!

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 MaryLeave a comment

Hello, Friends!

As I mentioned in my last post, in response to the Covid-19 Outbreak, Stampin’ Up!’ has developed a 15-page PDF download called SHARE SUNSHINE with a mix of clever and oh-so-sweet sentiments and images. Some are funny and some are packed with heart – and 100% of the proceeds are being donated to charity. If you have access to a color printer, then you can download the PDF and make cards for projects for all the important people in your life, and those who are literally ‘in the trenches,’ working to make our world safer for us. Here’s yesterday’s post with some other projects.

Some more projects I made with this download:

HERE is the LINK for you to instantly download your own! I bought the download, (remember 100% or the proceeds go to charity) on Whisper White cardstock, and then used dies and punches to cut out the sentiments and make some fun projects. Here are some cards I made with the Share Sunshine PDF download. Note the sentiments in each one, because they are all from the download:

Aren’t they fun? Go HERE if you want to download your own and instantly print out! The Designer papers I used are listed below — I love them all, by the way! Important: 100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS BUNDLE GO TO ONE OF TWO CHARITIES SPECIFIED ON THE ORDERING PAGE. THERE IS NO DEMONSTRATOR COMMISSION — SIMPLY A WONDERFUL WAY THAT STAMPIN’ UP! IS GIVING BACK.

Please remember to apply this month’s host code to any order under $150 (before shipping & taxes):

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Here’s how to apply the host code to your order:

Confirm you are shopping with me
Sign in or create an account
Add items to your shopping bag & click the ‘Shopping Bag’ link
Enter the Host Code and click ‘Apply’

Thank you so much for stopping by today! Stay safe and Happy Stamping!

Stampin’ Up!’s Share the Sunshine and New Host Code!

May 2, 2020May 2, 2020 Mary1 Comment

Happy May! Can you believe it?! With a new month comes a new host code and Free Gift! But first:

In response to the Covid-19 Outbreak, Stampin’ Up!’ has developed a 15-page PDF download called SHARE SUNSHINE with a mix of clever and oh-so-sweet sentiments and images. Some are funny and some are packed with heart – and 100% of the proceeds are being donated to charity. If you have access to a color printer, then you can download the PDF and make cards for projects for all the important people in your life, and those who are literally ‘in the trenches,’ working to make our world safer for us.

Covid 2

Aren’t they fun? I will show you a few more tomorrow! Go HERE if you want to download your own and instantly print out! The Designer papers I used are listed below — I love them all, by the way! Important: 100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS BUNDLE GO TO ONE OF TWO CHARITIES SPECIFIED ON THE ORDERING PAGE. THERE IS NO DEMONSTRATOR COMMISION — SIMPLY A WONDERFUL WAY THE STAMPIN’ UP! IS GIVING BACK.

Please remember to apply this month’s host code to any order under $150 (before shipping & taxes):

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Here’s how to apply the host code to your order:

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Enter the Host Code and click ‘Apply’

How to put a Host Code in Thank you so much for stopping by today! Stay safe and Happy Stamping!

Stampin’ Up!’s “Giving Back” Stamp Set – Wow, You Won’t Believe This!

April 28, 2020 Mary2 Comments

I have something truly unique for you today. Stampin’ Up! has created a pdf filled with digital stamps filled with light-hearted and heartfelt sentiments and imagery relevant to the unique COVID-19 and social distancing situation we’re currently experiencing. Click the photos below to go to the digital download to purchase NOW.

What a wonderful idea to share a downloadable pdf which is filled with sentiments relevant to the unique times are currently experiencing.

Great for those who don’t already own many craft supplies of greeting stamps to send their own handmade happiness. What a wonderful way to send some cheer with a unique greeting especially pertinent right now.

What is even better is that all proceeds raised from the digital stamp download will go to COVID-19 efforts through these organizations:

The World Health Organization’s COVID-Solidarity Response Fund
United Way Worldwide’s COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.

The digital download costs $12 and once you received your pdf file into your inbox, you can use the download in your cardmaking and papercrafting projects. THERE ARE NO COMMISSIONS ON THIS PRODUCT for any demonstrator, and you do not need to go through a regular Stampin’ Up! order process. You simply go to the link provided here and order! 100% of the proceeds to to these organizations!

Simply print the imagery on cardstock and cut it out using our Paper Trimmer, punches, or dies. Since we are physically distanced from each other, now is a perfect time to share sunshine with our friends and family by sending cards! Click the image below to go to purchase the download NOW.

Click HERE to purchase the Share Sunshine Digital Download

REMEMBER: The Share Sunshine PDF Download is for personal use only. Please purchase your own and don’t share with others, as this takes away from the organizations we are trying to support!

Mary

Birds and Botanical Suites for a Pal!

April 27, 2020 MaryLeave a comment

I’m sending this card to a Stampin’ Pal of mine who needs a pick-me-up. I love the Bird Ballad Suite, how easy it is to color these fun birds!

Botanical Prints Medley - Bird Ballad Suite - Music From the Heart - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

The card base is in Pretty Peacock, and then I used a laser cut panel from the Botanical Prints Medley. I LOVE the whole medley, and you get a ton of stuff!

Botanical Prints Medley

I stamped a bird pattern from the Birds of a Feather stamp set in Memento Black Ink. I then used Stampin’ Up!’s Stampin’ Blends Markers to color in my little bird scene. You can use any colors you want to. I cut it out with the circle die in the Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies.

Then: I used a sentiment banner and some baker’s twine that were left over from a Paper Pumpkin Kit. That’s the wonderful thing about the kits — there are always fun little items left to use on a different project!

I hope my card brings a little joy to my Pal. Shop below for any of these great products! Take care of yourselves, friends, and be safe!

Just remember: If you order $50 or more before tax and shipping, you receive a free ribbon of your choice directly from me, from ANY current catalog. Be sure to order using this Host Code Number, and I’ll reach out to you to get your choice of ribbons:

Here’s the host code! K94UGH6E

Product List

Birds Of A Feather Cling Stamp Set [150571] $21.00	Music From The Heart Photopolymer Stamp Set [151674] $17.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Botanical Prints Product Medley (English) [151301] $70.00	Stitched Shapes Dies [152323] $30.00
Calypso Coral Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144045] $9.00	Old Olive Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144597] $9.00	Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144603] $9.00
Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00

Stampin’ Up!’s Retiring Lists Have Posted!

April 22, 2020April 22, 2020 MaryLeave a comment

Stampin’ Up! has posted their retiring lists for the 2019-20 Annual Catalog and January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. Head over to my online store to pick up those retiring items now! They’re only available while supplies last from now through June 2! And some of the items are available at a discount!!

A few notes about the lists:

Due to high demand for retiring stamp sets, these items will have guaranteed availability until May 15; all other products are not guaranteed and are available while supplies last only.
Order deadline to get the retiring products: June 2, 2020; 12:50 PM

The easiest way to shop is to Click here to go to my online store to start shopping the entire list of retiring products!

Please note, some of the bundle items may be carrying over into the new 2020-2021 Annual Catalog. However, the bundle pricing will go away, so get them while you can at the discounted price!

Let me know if you have any questions about the retiring lists! You can also download copies of the full retiring lists in PDF Form here:

Click here to get a copy of the full retiring list from the 2019-20 Annual Catalog. The font is super tiny, so you’ll need to zoom out to read it, or print it, and that’ll make it easier!
Click here to get a copy of the full retiring list from the January-June 2020 Mini Catalog. The font is super tiny, so you’ll need to zoom out to read it!

Here’s the host code! K94UGH6E

Have fun shopping! Don’t forget, everything except for the stamp sets are only available while supplies last!!

Hugs, Mary

“Scrub” Cards for Abby!

April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 Mary1 Comment

Our daughter Abby is working as a phlebotomist at an area health system. I wanted to make these cards for her to give to her co-workers…maybe with a treat, as a little pick-me-up! Aren’t they fun? The 3 x 3″ notecards and envelopes are from Stampin’ Up! — the Best Dressed Notecards and Envelopes.

Scrubs - Something for Baby - Varied Vases - Best Dressed Notecards - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

The pattern for the ‘scrubs’ came from the stamp set called “Something for Baby” with some modifications. The baby onesie became a scrub with a v-neck! My inspiration came from a card by Peggy Parenteau that I found on Facebook. Here it is:

Scrub from something for baby

I love the way this card fits so beautifully with the thank-you sentiment!

The Best Dressed Note Cards and Envelopes are so cute, with a little wash of color on each.

notecards

And here are some darling examples of the same cards using the Best Dressed Bundle!

Notecards samples

For a complete set of products that I used, please check below, and then start shopping!

Product List

Something For Baby Clear-Mount Stamp Set [134030] $22.00	Varied Vases Photopolymer Bundle [148381] $39.50	Best Dressed 3″ X 3″ (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Note Cards & Envelopes [151322] $8.00	Highland Heather 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146986] $8.75
Daffodil Delight 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [119683] $8.75	Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146972] $8.75	Basic Gray 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [121044] $8.75	Daffodil Delight Classic Stampin’ Pad [147094] $7.50
Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin’ Pad [147142] $7.50	Highland Heather Classic Stampin’ Pad [147103] $7.50