Welcome to the Pals September 2018 Blog Hop. The 2018 Holiday Catalog from Stampin’ Up! is out and the Pals are excited! Sit back while we share creations from “Our Favorite Holiday.”

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.

My card reflects the love I have for my favorite season:  Fall!  Living in Northern Minnesota, I love watching the leaves change and the colors turn to rich oranges, yellows, and burgundies.  I also love the First Frost bundle, so I thought there MUST be a way to combine my love of Autumn with this beautiful stamp set and dies to create a lovely fall bouquet.

My card started with a card base of Crumb Cake.  I added a panel of Country Lane Designer Series Paper (the one with the wood grain) measuring 4″ x 5 1/4″.  I then took my new Frost White Shimmer Paint (fresh from the Holiday Catalog) and put a dime-sized amount on a clear acrylic block.  I then stamped the leaf-shaped stamp from Colorful Seasons into the shimmer paint on the block, making sure it was coated evenly.  Then I stamped some leaf patterns onto the wood-grained paper.  It’s beautiful and shimmery in person!  There is also a new Rich Copper Shimmer Paint that I don’t have yet — think how beautiful that would be on this fall card!  Try it out!

Next, I stamped some flowers from the First Frost stamp set onto Thick Whisper White card stock.  You can build any bouquet you’d using the fall colors of your choice!  I used Mango Melody, Pumpkin Pie, and Cajun Craze.  I cut the flowers out using the First Frost dies.  From there, I stamped the sentiment from Abstract impressions in Chocolate Chip ink onto a scrap of wood-grained paper from the Wood Textures DSP.  Then I cut some little branches from both the copper and merlot Joyous Noel 6 by 6″ Glimmer Paper.  Finally, I started building my bouquet, using Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL Adhesive.  So fun, and you can do whatever you want to!

The First Frost Bundle will be a versatile set you can use all year long!  Take a look at the beautiful products included in this bundle:

Now it’s time to use the Blog Hop Line-up below to see what the rest of my Pals have created to inspire you.  Don’t forget to show us some love by commenting on our creations.

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 10, 2018, for the next Pals Blog Hop. October is time for some wicked fun with “Wicked Folds” where the Pals will show you creations that are anything but a standard card fold. Don’t miss the fun.

Blog Hop  Line-up:

1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
2. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
3. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
4. Jennifer Michalski at Stamping Serenity
5. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
6. Denise Hoepfner at The Mountain Magpie
7. Terri George at StampMeCrafty
8. Su Mohr at Aromas And Art
9. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
10. Jill Killeen at Killeen House Studio
11. Katy McGloin at Just Fun Stamping
12. Nina King at InkPaperSequins
13. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
14. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
15. Leah O’Brien at Stamping By The Bay
16. Wendy Klein at Doggone Delightful Stampin’
17. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
18. Rachael at Shedeed
19. Maggie Mata at Maggie Made Cards
20. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
21. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
22. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
23. Linda Suarez at All Night Stamping
24. Rae Harper-Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts

Don’t forget to use my September Host Code for an order of $50 or more, and you’ll receive a Stampin’ Blends in the color of your choice! Just email me with your choice once you’ve placed your online order.  Please use this code:  H4MYKPFX 

Shop with me in my online store by clicking on any of the items below!

Product List

My card today features products from one of the new suites in the 2018 Holiday Catalog:  the First Frost Bundle.  I used Flirty Flamingo and Pear Pizzazz inks to create a beautiful ‘frosted’ bouquet to surround one of the lovely sentiments in this stamp set.  Here are the rest:

Notice how versatile this bundle could be — not just for the holidays, but year round!  And take a look at the lovely Frosted Floral Designer Series Papers that accompany this bundle.  They have a shimmery finish to them — they are my favorite from the entire catalog!  The products for this card are found below.  Start shopping today!

If you haven’t had a chance to sit with the catalog and spend time flagging the pages, then you are going to LOVE this parade of videos from the catalog.  Each one showcases beautiful projects that honor the stamps, tools and accessories in each suite. You can click on each of these videos to get more information about the amazing products!

• 2018 Holiday (Autumn/Winter) Catalog Designer Series Paper by Stampin’ Up!
• Take Your Pick Tool by Stampin’ Up!
• Beautiful Blizzard Bundle by Stampin’ Up!
• Tags & Tidings Bundle by Stampin’ Up!
• Winter Woods Bundle by Stampin’ Up!
• Timeless Tidings Project Kit by Stampin’ Up!
• Sincerely Santa Project Kit by Stampin’ Up!
• Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder by Stampin’ Up!

Have you seen the best new pick up tool for paper crafters?

Pick-up tools provide a tacky tip for ease in picking up sequins, rhinestones, pearls and small punch pieces. But now there’s a new, better pick-up tool on the market, thanks to Stampin’ Up! In addition to the tacky tip found in competitors products, the Stampin’ Up! pick up tool also has interchangeable accessories. The new “Take Your Pick” tool is available in the new Holiday Catalog!

Accessories include a dual-ended stylus tool. Use the larger tip for scoring designer paper and the smaller tip for scoring cardstock. Works great with the Simply Scored and with rulers. The other interchangeable tip includes a paper piercing tool for adding faux stitch marks to your projects or as a precision tip to pick up self-adhesive embellishments. Flip it over and the small spatula will allow you to dislodge misplaced Dimensionals, loosen adhered cardstock and so much more!

the best part – it’s only $10 and that includes the tool, accessories and a refill tip. Additional tip refills are available in a 2-pack for just $3.50.

This pick-up tool isn’t just for paper crafters. Quilters can use it to pick up the stray ends of thread or small buttons. Artists can use the pick-up tool’s spatula accessory for a myriad of tasks as well.  Wrap a few up this Christmas as stocking stuffers. The new “Take Your Pick” tool is now available!

Your Free Gift for Ordering with me this month!

For every $50 order, you will receive a FREE Stampin’ Blend of your choice from me.  Just email me with your choice once you’ve placed your online order.  Please use this code:  H4MYKPFX

(Host Club members, you will use the club Host Code I sent you earlier!)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Product List

First Frost Clear-Mount Bundle [149943] $49.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Flirty Flamingo Classic Stampin’ Pad [147052] $7.50	Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin’ Pad [147104] $7.50	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00
Frosted & Clear Epoxy Droplets [147801] $9.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

Today the school bell rang for the 36th year in a row! It’s back to the classroom for me! The end of summer, wow!  BUT that means the spectacular new Holiday Catalog goes LIVE on Wednesday! I know I get excited about every new catalog (who doesn’t like new goodies?) but I can honestly say that in my opinion this is the BEST Holiday Catalog we’ve had in many years.  It is really that good. Period. Now, if you still don’t have a copy of your very own, I would be happy to send you a complimentary copy. Just drop me a quick note HERE.    Watch this fun video below!

Now, some items with time limitations:

1.  The Holiday Share of our Designer Series Paper!  Get samples of ALL the papers in the Holiday Catalog.  Go HERE for more information.
2. One Fall Card Class is still open:  Join me at my home on Thursday, September 13 at 6:30 pm. Make six projects with new and current products.  For more information and a sneak peek, click HERE!
3. There is still an opening for my Autumn Sampler Class.  Go HERE to get the complete scoop!

Email me with any questions, or to sign up for any of these opportunities!  Happy HOLIDAY Stamping!

This Country Lane Suite from the new 2018 Holiday Catalog is just scrumptious.  ORDERING BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 5!  ARE YOU READY?  YAY!  The beautiful blends of Mint Macaron, Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, and Whisper White are so on trend.  And look at the cotton elements — LOVE!

I started with a card base of Mint Macaron and added a 2-inch strip of the Country Lane Designer Series Paper in the cotton plant design.  I adore this!  Under that, I adhered a small strip of the wood grain design from the same collection of papers.

I stamped the pitcher and bouquet onto the largest of the oval Stitched Shaped Framelits.  I then used my Cajun Craze and Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends, along with my Aqua Painter (for the Mint Macaron) to color in some of the bouquet elements.  I used Smoky Slate blends for the pitcher.

I cut out a section of the very cool Chicken Wire Elements and mounted behind the oval.  The Mint Macaron bow is the Nature’s Twine set, which I LOVE!  Don’t you find it so easy that Stampin’ Up! coordinates EVERYTHING?

The sentiment is from the First Frost stamp set, and punched with the Triple Banner Punch, then popped up with some Dimensionals.  And DONE!  I love everything about this card!

Yesterday I posted a different project using the Country Lane Suite.  Here’s the link for more info on that Project.  Click Here!

The supplies needed to create this project are found below.  Just click on any item to start shopping with me!

Product List

Country Home Photopolymer Stamp Set [147678] $21.00	First Frost Clear-Mount Stamp Set [148420] $22.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Country Lane 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper [147804] $11.00	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin’ Pad [147106] $7.50	Mint Macaron 8-1/2″ X 11″ Cardstock [138337] $8.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.75	Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [144601] $9.00	Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blends Markers Combo Pack [145058] $9.00
Cajun Craze Light Stampin’ Blends [147907] $4.50	Chicken Wire Elements [147807] $4.50	Nature’s Twine [146342] $9.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

It’s wonderful to see the harvest starting all around the countryside.  I love this time of year in many ways!  This card reflects the beauty of the Harvest Season using some great new products from the 2018 Stampin’ Up! Holiday Catalog.  Make sure to let me know if you don’t have yours yet!  I will get you one right away!  ORDERING BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 5!

The Country Lane suite includes a milk can and pitcher upon which you can stamp two different bouquets.  It’s perfect for coloring, whether you want to try your Stampin’ Blends, markers, or watercolor pencils.  The Designer Series Papers compliment the soft fall colors beautifully.

I used a card base of Blackberry Bliss, and took a strip of the brand new Galvanized Metal Paper and ran it through the Big Shot using the new Tin Tile Dynamic Textured Impressions Embossing Folder — a big title for a wonderful product!  You’ll LOVE the way it looks like a piece of vintage tin tile.  Super cool!

I stamped the milk can and bouquet images using Memento Tuxedo Black ink on a rectangle of Thick Whisper White card stock — this can be any size you’d like.  I backed that with a rectangle of Old Olive card stock that was 1/4″ larger than the white panel.  I used the Stampin’ Blends to create a bouquet — this is where you can have so much fun!  Use your Color Imagination to create all kinds of combinations!

The sentiment is a simple rectangle of Whisper White cardstock stamped in Blackberry Bliss.  I finished off with a bow of Linen Thread (two strands), and some Clear Epoxy Droplets!  A fun card, and I just loved the coloring process!

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Join me on Monday, September 24 at 6:30 for my first Seasonal Sampler Class!  You will create a 9 x 9″ Autumn Sampler that is worthy of framing as a part of your autumn decor or to spruce up your desk!

This Autumn Sampler uses all current Stampin’ Up! products, and is 9″ X 9″ in size.  You will create the entire sampler during the class with all of my products and papers, using a number of current stamp sets, dies, and embellishments.

COST:  $20

DATE:  Monday, September 24 at 6:30pm.  Class Size Limit:  4

PLACE:  Mary’s Home, 40400 380th Ave. SE in Fosston

I will also be offering a Christmas Holiday Sampler of the same size in the near future.  You may purchase a white shadowbox frame for $10 that evening that can be re-used for all your future seasonal samplers!  OR you may use your own frame if so desired.  IT IS ALSO FINISHED IN SUCH A WAY THAT YOU DON’T EVEN NEED A FRAME!  Up to you!

Email me at marya2hanson@gmail.com to sign up for the class!

A big thanks to Audra Monk for her wonderful inspiration!  Hope to see you on the 24th!

Hi, Stampers!

Are you like me, and your thoughts are somehow turning to Fall? Well, we will soon be celebrating its beauty.  I’m offering two September FALL stamping classes.  Here’s the info:

When: Thursday, September 13, 7:00 pm  OR Saturday, September 29, 1:00 pm

Cost:  $20

What:  You will create six projects using new and current Stampin’ Up! products, including First Frost, Country Lane, Nature’s Roots, and more.  One project will be a Fancy Fold, one will be a sneak peek Christmas card, and one will be a Halloween Treat Container!

You MUST sign up with me to reserve a seat.  Limit:  Four per class.

More classes will be added when needed, so let me know if you would like to sign up, but neither of these dates works for you!

Hope to see you!  Email me at marya2hanson@gmail.com!

If you’ve noticed the all-new Designer Series Papers in the 2018 Holiday Catalog, you’re probably trying to decide which ones will find their way to your craft table.  To be honest, it’s difficult to appreciate the full beauty of these double-sided papers from their small photos in the catalog.  For instance, did you know the Joyous Noel DSP has copper foil accents?

Or that the Frosted Floral DSP is shimmery?  GORGEOUS!

OR that the Santa’s Workshop papers have white fuzzy flocking on them?  SO cute!

I’ve decided to do a Paper Share of the fabulous new papers from the Holiday Catalog.  It’s a great way for you to see the papers in person, try them out, and order more of what you want!

New Designer Series Paper Share – $16.00 plus $4.00 for First Class Mail shipping!

You will receive one 6×6 sheet of each design from the following DSP packs as well as four Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes (the number behind the name indicates how many 6×6 sheets of that paper pack you will receive):

• All Is Bright – 6 sheets
• Festive Farmhouse – 6 sheets
• Santa’s Workshop Specialty – 6 sheets
• Joyous Noel Specialty – 6 sheets
• Joyous Noel 6″x 6″ Glimmer Paper – 3 (one of each color)
• Frosted Floral Specialty – 6 sheets
• Country Lane – 6 sheets
• Galvanized Metallic Paper – 1 sheet
• Toil & Trouble – 6 sheet
• Black Foil Sheets – 1 sheet
• Gold Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes – 2 sheets
• Silver Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes – 2 sheets

In all, you’ll receive 47 – 6” x 6” sheets of designer or specialty paper and four cards & envelopes!

Double DSP Share – $32.00 + $6 Shipping by Priority Mail – if you’d like double shares of the designer paper, that’s fine too.  I’ll cut the designer paper sheets into 6×12 so that you’ll be able to get 3 full A2 size card fronts from each sheet (except for the Joyous Noel 6×6 Glimmer Paper, you’ll get double sheets of those since they’re already precut).

Anyone is welcome to join in my share (please note, I can only ship to addresses within the US).  If you’d like to join, email the following information to marya2hanson@gmail.com.

• Your first and last name
• The email address that is connected to your Paypal account. I only accept Paypal for payment unless you are a customer of mine.  If you are a customer, I will accept payment by check.

Deadline to order:  Friday, September 7!