I LOVE the Merry Cafe Stamp Set from Stampin’ Up!  And I especially love the way it coordinates with the Coffee Cups Framelits Dies and the Coffee Cafe stamp set.  There are so many ways you can use these three products!

I mounted a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock on a card base of Thick Whisper White.  On a smaller Whisper White Panel, I used the Winder Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder with my Big Shot to add that cute snowflake pattern.  Again with my trusty Big Shot, I cut out the holly leaves and coffee cup from the Be Merry Designer Series Paper. I used Real Red Glimmer Paper to cut out a few small berries.  So cute!

I stamped the sentiment “Christmas Cheer” with Real Red and Garden Green, and then cut out using the framelits dies.  Finally, I stamped some yummy whipped cream with Crumb Cake ink and a cute straw with Graden Green ink and cut them out with the Big Shot.

I jazzed up the whipping cream with some Wink of Stella, and assembled the entire card!  Love it!  Check out the Retiring List on the Stampin’ Up! website — both the Merry Cafe and the Winter Wonder embossing folder are retiring soon!  Get them now — they’ll be classics you can use year after year!

Product List

Merry Café Photopolymer Stamp Set [144965] $17.00	Coffee Cups Framelits Dies [143745] $30.00	Be Merry Designer Series Paper [144111] $11.00	Winter Wonder Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [144686] $7.50	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00
Cherry Cobbler 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [119685] $8.00	Red Glimmer Paper [121790] $5.00	Garden Green Classic Stampin’ Pad [126973] $6.50	Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Pad [126966] $6.50	Crumb Cake Classic Stampin’ Pad [126975] $6.50
Clear Wink Of Stella Glitter Brush [141897] $8.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Glue Dots [103683] $5.25

I’ve made a simple yet elegant card using the Christmas Pines stamp set with the coordinating Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies.

I started with a base of Whisper White thick cardstock and then a layer of Old Olive Cardstock on top of that.  The Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Papers are so versatile.  I love the black and white plaid look with the Old Olive — very trendy!  I created a shiny gold foil pinecone to go with the delicate olive green pine boughs.

The sentiment was stamped on an oval cut out from the Stitched Shape framelits and backed with a black scalloped layer from the Layering Ovals Framelits Dies.  I accented the card with an Old Olive Mini Chevron ribbon.

I love the simplicity of this card.  I hope you do, too!

Product List

Christmas Pines Photopolymer Stamp Set [142049] $35.00	Pretty Pines Thinlits Dies [141851] $26.00	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706] $35.00	Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621] $11.00
Old Olive 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100702] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Thick Cardstock [140272] $7.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Old Olive 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon [144196] $7.00	Gold Foil Sheets [132622] $4.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted. I don’t remember a busier November/December! School, craft fairs, and spruce container production has really taken a chunk out of me. But I’ve finally gotten a chance to do some creating.  And wow, have I had some fun!

This first card is heat embossed with gold embossing powder and the fun deer from the Merry Patterns stamp set.  I have loved this set from the moment it became available as a special promotion by Stampin’ Up!  Since it never appeared in any catalog, I expect this set to become a collector’s item.  I’ve seen so many special projects using it!

Here’s another version of the card, using a different paper.  Same idea and layout, but an entirely different look, don’t you think?  The leaf is from the November Paper Pumpkin kit, and is perfect to match the Old Olive in the DSP

The gold embossing really adds a rich touch, don’t you think?  The sentiment is from the “Half Full” stamp set, which I really love as well!  Let me know which one you like the best!

Product List

Merry Patterns Photopolymer Stamp Set [144973] $0.00	Half Full Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144999] $22.00	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621] $11.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Real Red 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [102482] $8.00
Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50	Foil Snowflakes [144642] $6.00
Real Red 1/8″ (3.2 Mm) Solid Ribbon [144631] $7.00	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639] $5.00

I knew I wanted the Merry Patterns stamp set the moment I saw it.  I love every single stamp, and the versatility the entire stamp provides.  You can go with the deer thing, you can go with the candle thing, you can use the beautiful big sentiment….or any combination thereof!

This card is built on a Basic Black card base with a layer from the Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Papers.  LOVE the Old Olive and Black combination!  The reindeer is heat embossed in gold, and the sentiment is heat embossed in white on Basic Black card stock. I added some gold mini sequin trim and Metallic Enamel Shapes to add a little bling.

Merry Patterns Stamp Set is still available FREE until the end of the month with a $300 order.  It is exclusive and it won’t be found in any catalog.  Get together with some friends and have a card-making session.  When your party sales reach $300, the set is yours!  Or make a single order over $300, and you automatically get the set!  I will help in any way I can.  Click on the “Let’s Go Shopping” button above to get started!

Product List

Merry Patterns Photopolymer Stamp Set [144973] $0.00	Merry Little Christmas Designer Series Paper [144621] $11.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.00	Whisper White 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [100730] $9.00	Old Olive Classic Stampin’ Pad [126953] $6.50
Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109129] $5.00	White Stampin’ Emboss Powder [109132] $5.00	Banner Triple Punch [138292] $23.00	Gold Mini Sequin Trim [144128] $6.00	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive Refill [104331] $4.50	Versamark Pad [102283] $8.50

The Stampin’ Up! Notecards are a true bargain, and the perfect size to send little notes and holiday greetings.  Pair that with our gorgeous Designer Series Papers, and you have an easy, quick, and beautiful way to keep in touch with your loved ones!

Today I’ve featured four notecards that use the Delightful Daisy Designer Series Papers, and two punches that make it easy for you — the new Leaf Punch and the Everyday Label Punch, both from the 2017 Holiday Catalog.

I punched the leaves from coordinating green card stocks — Old Olive and Tranquil Tide.  The sentiment is from the Ribbon of Courage stamp set.  I love the beautiful font!  The Metallic Enamel Shapes and the Glitter Enamel Shapes are the perfect embellishments to finish off your cards!

Designer Series Paper is on sale this month at Stampin’ Up! Buy three packages, and get one free! See all the details here!

Product List

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00	Champagne Foil Sheets [144748] $4.00	Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes [131527] $6.00	Leaf Punch [144667] $16.00	Everyday Label Punch [144668] $18.00
Daffodil Delight 1/4″ Double-Stitched Ribbon [144116] $7.00	Old Olive 3/8″ Mini Chevron Ribbon [144196] $7.00	Ribbon Of Courage Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143855] $19.00	Tranquil Tide 1/2″ Finely Woven Ribbon [144136] $7.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin’ Pad [126970] $6.50
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad [144085] $6.50	Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678] $7.00

Join me LIVE on Facebook at 1:00 on Saturday, October 7th to celebrate World Card Making Day!  I’ll be on my Up North Stampin’ Page!  Gather some card making supplies, and make a card as we have some fun.  I’m going to create a card using a simple layout that you can use with any Designer Paper for any occasion.  I’d love to have you join me, and then post your card, too!  There will be prizes for those of you who can come on along!

Christmas Card Stamp-A-Stack Classes!  The first class is full, and another is being offered on Saturday, October 28th from 3:30 to 6:00.  You will create 20 beautiful cards — 5 each of four different designs.  I’d love to have you, even if you have never stamped before!  Experienced stampers, bring a friend who would love to give it a try!  They’ll be very proud of these beautiful cards and matching gold-lined envelopes.  $30 for 20 handmade cards — wow!  Email me to reserve your spot by October 12!

What could be better than pretty paper? FREE pretty paper!

From now until October 31st, you can earn a free pack of designer series paper when you buy three packs.

Choose from the amazing packs listed below (And you get to pick which three to purchase and which one is free!):

Now is the perfect time to stock up on all your favorite designs, and just in case you need a little inspiration, here is with one of my all time favorite Designer Series Papers, the Wood Textures DSP:

And don’t forget that fun Coffee Break paper!

Check out all the papers yourself!

Just Add Color Specialty Designer Series Paper [144180] $13.00

Delightful Daisy Designer Series Paper [144137] $11.00

Birthday Memories Designer Series Paper [144118] $11.00

Be Merry Designer Series Paper [144111] $11.00

Pick A Pattern Designer Series Paper [144163] $11.00

Coffee Break Designer Series Paper [144155] $11.00

Naturally Eclectic Designer Series Paper [144185] $11.00

Whole Lot Of Lovely Designer Series Paper [144110] $11.00

Petal Garden Designer Series Paper Stack [144168] $10.00

Color Theory Designer Series Paper Stack [144193] $10.00

Wood Textures Designer Series Paper Stack [144177] $10.00

Christmas Around The World Designer Series Paper [144629] $11.00

Painted Autumn Designer Series Paper [144613] $11.00

Also Stampin’ Up! is offering a number of stamp sets and card making supplies at 15% off from October 1-10 in honor of World Card Making Day!  Take a look at all the current stamp sets on sale, and don’t forget your note cards and envelopes!

Let me know how I can be of service to you!  Hope to see you on Facebook Live on Saturday!

Mary

Welcome to the Blog Hop for September 2017. This month our theme is Halloween!  You may just be starting the blog hop here at my blog – Up North Stampin,’ or may have come from the person previous to me in the list. If you get off track at any time, the full lineup below will help you move along from blog to blog so you see all the projects. At the moment you are visiting Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’!  So glad you stopped by!

Here is my Halloween card — a toast to some very mysterious Halloween punch!  The background panels of the card were created with Basic Black card stock and pieces of the Spooky Night Designer Series paper.  I love every design of this Halloween variety pack!

I combined two stamp sets to create this fun Halloween card.  Festive Phrases is a new stamp set from the SU! Holiday Catalog.  With its variety of sentiments, it’ll be fun all year long!

I stamped the ‘Potion’ stamp on a Very Vanilla piece of card stock and then cut it out using the Stitched Shape Framelits.  I added the wine glasses by stamping them in Basic Black and cutting them out myself.  I watercolored the Mystery Liquid with Lemon Lime Twist ink, and then sparkled it up a bit with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  The bubbles were made with the new Black Rhinestone Jewels — fun, fun!

Thanks for taking part in our blog hop, there are so many amazing ideas and inspiration you don’t want to miss. Remember that currently you are at my blog – UP NORTH STAMPIN’, so check the blog hop line up list to see who is next in the list.

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Product List

Festive Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144960] $17.00	Half Full Clear-Mount Stamp Set [144999] $22.00	Spooky Night Designer Series Paper [144610] $11.00	Very Vanilla 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [101650] $9.00	Basic Black 8-1/2″ X 11″ Card Stock [121045] $8.00
Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies [145372] $30.00	Basic Black Archival Stampin’ Pad [140931] $7.00	Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad [144086] $6.50	Dazzling Diamonds Stampin’ Glitter [133751] $5.00	Black Rhinestone Jewels [144639] $5.00
Stampin’ Dimensionals [104430] $4.00	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00