Cling Stamps Are Here!

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Recently, I received a new stamp set from the Occasions catalog, and I have to tell you — I LOVE the new Cling Stamps!  What are they?  Well, Stampin’ Up!’s red rubber stamps are now better than ever! The same quality rubber material you’ve always loved now comes with an adhesive image label that will cling like crazy to clear blocks (AC p. 206) or Stamparatus plates (AC p. 207) every time you use them.

These exciting new cling stamp sets will be available in the 2019 occasions catalog and Sale-A-Bration brochure on January 3:

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To learn more about Cling Stamps, watch this informative video!

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Labeling cling stamps is a slightly different process than you may be used to. It is important to follow the steps below to assemble cling stamps. Each cling stamp case will also include labeling instructions.

Note: Once you place the label on the stamp, it is adhered permanently.  Attempting to remove or adjust the label will damage the stamp’s foam.

  • Remove the paper backing from the label.
  • Remove your selected stamp from the rubber sheet and remove the paper backing from the stamp.
  • Line up the foam side of the stamp with the image label, then press it evenly to adhere it to the label. Make sure it is correctly positioned before you adhere it to the stamp.
  • Remove the stamp and its newly-affixed image label from the label sheet.
  • Place the stamp on an acrylic block to begin stamping.

Best Practices

To remove the stamp from the block, grasp securely near the image label and remove slowly. (Cling stamps stick so well that if they are not carefully removed from the block, the foam can tear.) To clean the labels, simply rinse under running water. Avoid alcohol-based cleaners.

Lastly, here is a flyer you can download and print that gives you great instructions on how to use your cling stamps.

Grab a Cuppa: Occasions Catalog Videos Are Here!

It’s time to relax with a cup of coffee, hot chocolate, or maybe a glass of wine?  Please enjoy these great videos from Stampin’ UP! showcasing new 2019 Occasions catalog products!

 

You will be able to order these products in my Stampin’ UP! online store on Jan. 3, 2019, and ADD them to your Shopping List Now!

Needlepoint Nook Suite – pages 38 & 39

Made to Bloom Card Kit – page 20

 

All My Love Suite – pages 4-7

Meant to Be Heart Bundle – pg 6

 

Incredible Like You card kit – page 21

 

January Class #1: “Incredible Like You” Kit Class!

It’s time for January/February classes!  For the first class, I wanted to share a great kit in the 2019 Occasions Catalog.   The “Incredible Like You” kit has the ingredients to make 16 beautiful cards in 4 different designs with gorgeous fonts.  The different designs all start with specially colored card bases – over which you adhere pretty laser-cut designs!  Take a look!

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This is a Project Kit – and it has your card bases, die cuts, Glimmer Paper elements, envelopes, Grapefruit Grove Baker’s Twine, Rhinestones, Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensionals!  You get all of this!

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In addition to the kit, you’ll need the “Incredible Like You” stamp set.  For this class, YOU WILL USE MY STAMP SET FOR THE CLASS, as well as my ink and additional adhesives.  No need to buy!  Here’s the stamp set.  Don’t you love the fonts?

Incredible Like You Stamp Set

Details: Thursday, January 24th at 6:30 pm OR Saturday, January 26 at 10:00 am

Place:  Mary’s Home, 40400 380th Ave. SE Fosston, MN  56542

Cost:  $35 — includes the use of my stamp set, all inks, and additional adhesives.  You bring nothing but yourself!  That’s a little over $2.00 per card for these beautiful handmade creations!

Deadline for signing up:  Wednesday, January 9th!

One more option:  This kit is so fun, YOU could host your own “Incredible Like You” party yourself.  As I was putting the kit together, it seemed like it would be a perfect thing to do with a group of friends, a little coffee (or wine!) and a plate of cookies!  Everyone could buy a kit and you could provide the stamp set and inks and the rest of the goodies, and then everyone would leave with 16 cards ready to go!  Oh – and you could be earning Sale-A-Bration goodies at the same time!  See my earlier post here for details.

Email me HERE to sign up — there is a limit of four per class.

Wishing you the Happiest of New Years!!

Mary

 

 

 

 

January Paper Pumpkin – Let’s Go On An Animal Expedition!

The upcoming January 2019 “Be Mine” Paper Pumpkin crafting kit will be all about Valentines and will feature treat packaging that will coordinate with the Animal Expedition Suite (see it here) from the Annual Stampin’ UP! catalog!

Animal Expedition bundle coordinates with the January 2019 Paper Pumpkin Kit from Stampin' UP! - shop online at www.MyStampOrder.com

If you purchase a 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, 12-month or ongoing subscription BEFORE Jan. 10, 2019, you will receive the “Be Mine” Animal Expedition Valentine Paper Pumpkin kit in January!  (be sure to activate the code emailed to you before Jan. 10 if you do a prepaid plan).

 

Subscribe here:

Want just the January Valentine Kit?  Order your 1-month subscription HERE.

Ready to join an ongoing monthly subscription?  Order that HERE.

See other options here.

Check out these cute Animal Expedition cards:

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Have questions about Paper Pumpkin monthly kits?  Email me HERE!

 

Sale-A-Bration is Here!

Sale-A-Bration is one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! Year! And it’s just days away!!  This year it runs from January 3 – March 31, 2019.

EVERYONE can benefit. It is THE BEST time of the Stampin’ Up! year for everyone –

  1. those that purchase product
  2. those that host parties
  3. those that join the Stampin’ Up! family
  4. and those who are already demonstrators (and those that join during SAB)!
    Because everyone can earn wonderful free product!!

 

  1. Purchase products from the Annual Catalog, the upcoming Occasions Catalog and/or the Online Store, and get awesome free products from the upcoming Sale-A-Bration Brochure! Here are just a few of the choices…

Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.comGet in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com  Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.comGet in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com  Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com
Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

  • For every $50 you spend (before tax and shipping), you get a FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration product.
  • For every $100 you spend (before tax and shipping), you can either get two FREE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration products OR you can get a FREE Level 2 Sale-A-Bration product.

That means it’s the perfect time to purchase those products you’ve had your eye on while earning more products for free.

2.  Need another excuse to get together with friends? Just host a qualifying party with at least $250 in sales during Sale-A-Bration and you’ll earn $25 more in Stampin’ Rewards!

Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

Don’t want to host, but want to order enough to get in on those extra Stampin’ Rewards? You can certainly do that! AND then you can also choose at least FIVE Level 1 Sale-A-Bration products (or a combination of Level 1 and level 2 products) for free for placing that $250+ order!

You can even apply your Stampin’ Rewards toward the purchase of a Starter Kit, get in on one of the great kit offers below, and become a demonstrator yourself!

3.  It’s the best time of year to join Stampin’ Up!
During Sale-A-Bration, you can become a demonstrator for just $99 and choose EVEN MORE for free for your Starter Kit.

Get in on free products & fun bonuses during Sale-a-Bration! January 3 – March 31, 2019. It’s one of the BEST times of the Stampin’ Up! year!! #stampyourartout #stampinup - Stampin’ Up!® - Stamp Your Art Out! www.stampyourartout.com

The Starter Kit is always an excellent value: $99 + tax for $125 worth of product. But during SAB, the kit is $99 + tax for $175 worth of product – $76 in free product ($50 more than usual)! You choose what you want to get in your kit AND you don’t pay shipping. You’ll also get free business supplies and a bonus Paper Pumpkin kit at no extra cost. You can even add in the beautiful new Craft-n-Carry Tote (a $50 value) for an additional $30!

 

4.  If you are already a demonstrator (or you end up getting the Starter Kit to become one), you can earn ALL OF THE ABOVE while also getting your demonstrator discount. AND you can also earn free catalog product credit during the promotional period for your sales and personal team member growth. Be sure to log in to the demonstrator side of the website to learn more.

Enjoy Sale-A-Bration!! And contact me if you have any questions.

SU! Gift Certificates — For the Last-Minute Shoppers in your World!

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Do you have a Last-Minute Gift Getter in your family?

Do you love giving Gift Cards because they’re always right and they always fit and they’re always “Exactly What I Wanted!”?

Well – let me help you out!

I offer gift certificates for Stampin’ Up! merchandise that are redeemable through me. The certificate can be for any amount so they’re always the perfect size!

I’ll customize and send your gift certificates electronically right away, so even if you’re shopping very last minute, the certificate will arrive in time!

Sale-A-Bration Info and Butterfly Sneak Peek!

Today, I have another Sneak Peek at some new products coming on January 3.  Scroll down this post to see my project!

I’m so excited for January 2019! If you are an experienced stamper, you know that January/February/March are special months in the Stampin’ Up! year.  If you’re new to papercrafting, what a treat you are in for! Sale-A-Bration is an AMAZING time of year for three REALLY BIG REASONS:

  • First, every $50 spent gets you a free item from the rewards brochure. This is your choice of a stamp set, 12×12 paper, ribbon bundle, card kit, and embellishments–all exclusive to this special and not available anywhere else. The Sale-A-Bration rewards brochure should be in your mailbox ANY MOMENT NOW,  if you’re on my mailing list. If you’re not, let me know and I can send you one! it will also be online on January 3rd.
  • Second, there’s $25 in extra hostess credit when your order hits $250. Use the “Stampin’ Rewards” credit on regular catalog stuff or exclusive hostess-only sets, or a combo of both. It’s up to you! You can either get together to stamp and pool your orders, or just have a little party for yourself and knock off a couple of those larger items on your wishlist.
  • Third, there’s a BIG special on the Starter Kit! There are two ways to join Stampin’ Up and both come with bonuses. Option #1 is to pick $175 worth of product you choose for just $99, or Option #2 is to spend a little more ($129) and get the $175 worth of product AND an exclusive new heavy-duty tote called the Craft N’ Carry. Added to the fact that there’s no shipping on either option, getting the Starter Kit is a NO BRAINER if you would like the discount, perks and freebies that come along with being part of the demonstrator fun!

I can’t wait to see what you pick out for your freebies!   I know all this is hard to wait for, but I had to give you a heads up. On January 3rd I’ll share the videos and the PDF’s of the catalogs.  I already can’t wait!

Over the next days, I’ll continue to share some projects I made with the new products. While I can’t yet post the entire publications online, I can show you the front cover of the books. What fun! Let’s take a look!

Here are the front covers of Stampin’ Up!’s 2019 Occasions Catalog and 2019 Sale-a-Bration Brochure (both books are live on January 3, 2019):

Stampin' Up!'s 2019 Occasions Catalog and Sale-a-Bration Brochure

And here’s another project I made using the Butterfly Gala bundle:

Botanical Butterfly - Butterfly Gala - Gingham Gala - Mary Hanson - Up North Stampin'

This card uses some fun new products coming out in the Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs.  The stamp set called Butterfly Gala contains some fun sentiments, including this one.  The Botanical Butterflies Designer Series Papers make it so easy to just PUNCH out the butterflies and adhere to the card base.  And the fun Gingham Gala Designer Papers come in delightful spring colors as a perfect accent to your projects.  The product list for this card is found at the bottom of this post.  I can’t wait for you to get your hands on this Butterfly Suite!

Don’t forget that the Clearance Rack has been refreshed with some amazing items up to 60% off – wow! There are some amazing ribbons, paper, and dies (and then some) deeply discounted and it’s all while supplies last!  Click on the graphic below to go to my store!

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2019 Occasions Catalog Sneak Peek & Tutorial!

In China, two flying butterflies represent romantic love.  German legend says butterflies are actually fairies.  And Native Americans believe butterflies carry our wishes to the Great Spirit.  For whatever reason, you love butterflies, you’re going to LOVE the new Stampin’ Up! Occasions Catalog, coming on January 3!

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This paper!  It is filled with beautiful images of butterflies that you can use as is, fussy-cut out, OR use the new Butterfly Gala punch!!  It’s so so pretty!

The Butterfly Gala punch comes out soon in the new Occasions Catalog.  It coordinates with the Botanical Butterfly DSP, OR the Butterfly Gala stamp set.  Take a look at this video that shows how the products all work together:

 

Butterfly Video

Here’s how I made the card shown above!

TUTORIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Fold a 5 1/2 X 8 1/2″ piece of Whisper White Cardstock in half to create a card base.

2. Adhere a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2″ piece of striped Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper to the card base, covering the whole card front.

3. Stamp small butterflies in Lemon Lime Twist ink on another pattern of Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper.  Adhere the Designer Series Paper to the card.

4. Cut out three butterflies from another pattern of Botanical Butterfly Designer Series Paper and adhere them to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

5. Adhere Gingham Gala Adhesive-Backed Sequins to the card front.

6. Stamp the sentiment in Grapefruit Grove ink on Whisper White Cardstock. Cut into a banner shape, or use the Triple Banner Punch, and adhere the banner to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

More details will be coming soon on ALL the new products in the 2019 Occasions and Sale-A-Bration catalogs!

Product List

Do you love a bargain? SU! Clearance Rack Updated!

I wanted to let you know the Clearance Rack has been refreshed with some amazing items up to 60% off – wow! There are some amazing ribbons, paper, and dies (and then some) deeply discounted and it’s all while supplies last!  Click on the graphic below to go to my store!

Have a wonderful week before Christmas!!

Mary

Timeless Tidings for a Holiday Crafting Break!

Have you thought of a wonderful holiday crafting break with a few friends, or your daughters, sons, or grandchildren? 

The Timeless Tidings Project Kit, soon to be retired, is the perfect way to spend an afternoon with someone you love.  The project kit makes twenty cards — five each of these four beautiful designs:

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Look at everything you get with this kit:

Timeless Tidings ingredients

The Timeless Tidings Stamp set is full of beautiful sentiments you can use with so many different holiday projects.

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Look at the gorgeous envelopes that coordinate!

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Click on these images to take you right to my Shop!! 

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Is someone wondering what to get you for Christmas?  Let your friends and family know that you’d LOVE a Gift Certificate for Stampin’ Up!  goodies!

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Then look forward to buying items from the Amazing New Occasions and Sale-a-Bration Catalogs.  (They’ll be coming to your mailbox soon!)

That’s right, get a Gift Certificate from me for Christmas and you will be able to shop in the amazing new catalogs starting January 2! 

2018 Occasions Catalog Cover

Or better yet, use that gift certificate to purchase the Starter Kit and get even more.  Watch for the amazing starter kit special starting in January!  I can’t wait to tell you about it!  Send the gift-givers in your family MY WAY, and I’ll get them everything they need to make YOUR Holidays JOLLY!!