Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects for “Layer It Up”  – showcasing our favorite Designer Series Paper and embellishments.  You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop,” along from Pal to Pal.

I am thoroughly enjoying the gorgeous holiday Designer Series Papers from Stampin’ Up! this year, some in non-traditional colors, but I must confess — I LOVE the combination of Kraft paper, Real Red, and Whisper White — it says “Christmas” to me!  I decided to create a fun gift box using the SU! Kraft Pillow Boxes (available in the annual catalog) and lots of luscious layers, in these Christmas-y colors.

 

I adhered two small strips of Sparkle Glimmer Paper to the back of a panel of “Let It Snow” Specialty Designer Series Paper, the one with the stripes.  (The small strips of glimmer paper work great instead of a large panel if you want to save your ‘pretty paper!’)   I wanted a striped pattern to contrast with the dots…and it may be a little more interesting than a solid panel of card stock.

I then cut out two sets of snowflakes from the Christmas Layers Dies, one from a scrap of Shimmery White card stock, and one from Red Glimmer paper.  WOW — can you say ‘all year long?’ These dies are going to be so fun and versatile, and not just for winter!

I cut some of the snowflakes apart and then layered them on top of each other to mix the red and white together.  I adhered these to the background layers.  I stamped a sentiment from the “Merry Moose” stamp set onto a 3/4″ rectangle scrap of Shimmery White card stock in Real Red Ink.  I then punched both ends with the Triple Banner Punch and popped it onto the box with Stampin’ Dimensionals.  This stamp set couldn’t be any cuter — have you seen it?

 

I accented with more embellishments, including Snowflake Sequins and Basic Pearl Jewels.  Lastly I wrapped around a length of Whisper White Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon and tied a bow.  Lots of layering adds to the fun of this gift box.

Just think of the possibilities for a box like this, and how well it will fit into your holiday gift giving!  The list of products used in this project can be found at the end of this blog post.

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! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 11th, for our Retirement Fun Fold Party when our Design Team showcase projects using retiring products from the Holiday Catalog with a fun fold card. Don’t miss the fun!

Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
3. Debra Simonis at Deb’s Stampin’ Grounds
4. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
5. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
6. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
7. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
8. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
9. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
10. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
11. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
12. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
13. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
14. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
15. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
16. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
17. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
18. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
19. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
20. Leah O’Brien at Ink, Paper, Stamps, Oh My!
21. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
22. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
23. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
24. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink

 

Product List

Kraft Pillow Boxes [147018] $5.00	Merry Moose Photopolymer Stamp Set [150494] $17.00	Let It Snow Specialty Designer Series Paper [150393] $14.50	Christmas Layers Dies [150654] $29.00
Shimmery White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101910] $10.00	Real Red Classic Stampin’ Pad [147084] $7.50	Sparkle Glimmer Paper [146957] $5.00	Real Red Glimmer Paper [150427] $5.00
Pearl Basic Jewels [144219] $5.00	Snowflake Sequins [150443] $6.00	Whisper White 5/8″ (1.6 Cm) Polka Dot Tulle Ribbon [146912] $7.50	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00
Mini Glue Dots [103683] $5.25	Fine-Tip Glue Pen [138309] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00

Christmastime Is Here Product Suite Available Now!

Stampin’ Up! has a new limited time product suite called “Christmastime Is Here” that is available to purchase now!

This exclusive, limited-time collection of festive, floral coordinating products has everything you need to share love, joy, and creativity this holiday season.

Products from the “Christmastime Is Here” Suite will be available only while supplies last. So order soon to make sure that you get the items that you would like!

Click the above image to open up a full size PDF flyer with all of the details for this beautiful new product suite!  The colors in the Designer Series Paper are in Gold, Cherry Cobbler, Mossy Meadow, Poppy Parade and Early Espresso!

Click the images below to go to my online store to purchase the items now!

Click here to go see the full suite of products all in one place in my online store.  Don’t forget that they’re only available while supplies last!

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Stampin’ Up!’s New Paper Trimmer Is Available To Order Now!!

Hooray! The new Stampin’ Up! Paper Trimmer is available to order now!!  Click this image to open a full-size PDF with the Paper Trimmer Details.

Here are the details about the Paper Trimmer:

• Paper Trimmer (item 152392) will be $25.00
• 15-3/8 x 8 x 1/2” (39 x 20.3 x 1.3 cm)
• Includes 1 cutting blade and 1 scoring blade.
• Includes imperial and metric measurements.
• Ruler and grid protected by durable plastic cover.
• Point on cutting handle for precise measuring.
• Right-side grid for cutting thin strips.

Here are the details for ordering:

• Ordering begins on Friday, November 1
• No order limits apply.
• Cutting Blades Multipack will be available to purchase in January 2020.
  • Cutting Blades Multipack $12.00
  • Each Cutting Blades Multipack unit contains four blades.

Here’s a fun video to give you more info!

 

Click the image below to go right to my online store to get yours now.

 

So glad that this will be available just in time for the holidays!

Welcome to the Pals’ Blog Hop! We’re so glad you’re here because we made some great projects for “My Favorite Season”  – showcasing our favorite stamps and supplies for our holiday project.  You may be starting the hop here or coming from a previous Pal’s blog. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. You’ll find the full line-up below to help you move, or “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

I have always loved Autumn, although I will admit that up here in Northern Minnesota, we have not been able to enjoy the traditional fall colors the last couple of years because the weather turned cold so early!  In fact, as you are reading this, we have an impending winter storm, with several inches of heavy, wet snow in the forecast!

This year, I have really loved the decor trends of the rich, cool eucalyptus tones of Fall.  These shades fit right into the decor of my home!

And here is the fall card I created using the beautiful Stampin’ Up shades of Pretty Peacock, Mint Macaron, and Gray Granite:

I started with a card base of Gray Granite, then I added a panel of Pretty Peacock cardstock on which I had stamped the large leaf pattern from the Come to Gather stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink.

I also cut out a panel using the Nested Stitched Labels Dies and a pattern of the Come To Gather Designer Series Paper. Every one of these patterns is gorgeous. Some are in the cooler tones, and other patterns in this set are in the rich hues of Cajun Craze, Merry Merlot, and Granny Apple Green.  I can’t get enough of them!

Then I started building my ‘leaf bouquet.’  Using the dies from the Come To Gather Bundle, I cut leaves in Mint Macaron as well as from the Designer Series Papers in various sizes, and then layered them onto the Nested Die.  I punched out sprigs in Silver Glimmer paper as well as the Vellum cardstock and tucked them behind the leaves.

I stamped a sentiment from the Come To Gather stamp set in Pretty Peacock ink, and punched it out with a Circle Punch.  Finally, I added a double bow of some linen thread, and done!  So fun to build leaf bouquets with the textured dies.  Don’t you love the realistic veins on those leaves?

I hope you enjoyed seeing my project that reflects the love of Autumn.  All the products I used are found at the bottom of this blog — Click to shop for all of your Fall papercrafting!

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! Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, November 13th when we showcase projects with layers of DSP and embellishments for any occasion. Don’t miss the fun!

1. Pals Blog Hop Line-Up

   1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
   2. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
   3. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
   4. Rae Harper-Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
   5. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
   6. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
   7. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin
   8. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
   9. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
   10. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
   11. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
   12. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
   13. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
   14. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
   15. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
   16. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
   17. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
   18. Jen Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen

    

Product List

Come To Gather Designer Series Paper [150454] $11.50	Come To Gather Suite Bundle (En) [153484] $70.00	Stitched Nested Labels Dies [149638] $35.00	Pretty Peacock 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [150880] $8.75
Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Gray Granite 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [146983] $8.75	Silver Glimmer Paper [146960] $5.00	Vellum 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [101856] $10.00
Pretty Peacock Classic Stampin’ Pad [150083] $7.50	Sprig Punch [148012] $18.00	1-3/8″ Circle Punch [119860] $16.00	Linen Thread [104199] $5.00