From the North Pole

Did you love the October Paper Pumpkin?  Then it's time to sign up for the next Paper Pumpkin, and this is one everyone needs for the holidays!

 It's a kit of tags!  And they coordinate with the cards from the October Paper Pumpkin!  Look:

Name: From the North Pole

• This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 12 tags—4 each of 3 designs. This all-inclusive kit includes printed die-cut paper pieces, twine, adhesive, and more!
• Includes a Cherry Cobbler Classic Stampin’ Spot!
• You’ll love decorating your gift tags with snowflake and banner die-cut pieces on our Mint Macaron glitter specialty paper (a Paper Pumpkin exclusive).
• Create festive gift tags for all your packaging needs this holiday season with classic Christmas colors and designs.

Finished gift tag size: 2" x 3" (5.1 x 7.6 cm)

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Basic Black, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Mint Macaron, Shaded Spruce, Sweet Sorbet

But wait!  There's more!  Do you need packaging to go with your tags?  How about the North Pole Sacks?

North Pole Sacks Add-On

Item Number: 162416

Item Price: $4.00 USD / $5.50 CAD

Add-on details:

• Includes 12 food-safe paper bags
• Create fun packaging for your seasonal gifts and treats
• Features a festive design in Crumb Cake
• Bag size: 4" x 6" (10.2 x 15.2 cm)

Yes, you can purchase little gift bags as an added-on bonus!  Dress them up with the tags you have created and you're ready for the holidays!  

Be sure to subscribe by November 10th!  Click here for more information.  

Another Sneak Peek

Time for another sneak peek at a new suite of products coming November 1st.   The Fitting Florets Collection consists of a stamp and die bundle, an extra stamp set, some gorgeous designer paper and lovely gold swirl embellishments.  As a demonstrator, one of the best perks is being able to buy these new-release products early, so I get to play with them before you can purchase them.  And I've been playing!  

Look:

How I wish you could see this in person!  The beautiful background paper, the pretty embossed frame and the groups of flowers...LOVE!

Different fonts always make me do the happy dance!  And this set, along with the exclusive extra one - Framed & Festive - have great fonts!  

The flowers were colored with Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends; the leaves with Soft Succulent Blends, and I cut a few sprigs using the dies.

And did you catch that ribbon?  Did you know you can die the Basic White Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon using re-inkers?  I wanted a navy ribbon for this card, so I poured a few drops in a cup, added some water and let the ribbon soak for a minute or two.  Then I let it dry on a paper towel before tying it into a double bow.

This lovely collection of products will be available for purchase on November 1.  And the Framed Florets and dies will be available in a bundle in the upcoming January - July 2023 Mini Catalog.  But why wait?  Order November 1st and you can get the bundle along with the exclusive Framed & Festive stamps, the Fitting Florets Designer Series Paper and the Gold Adhesive-Backed Swirls before the new catalog makes an appearance!

Can't wait to get your hands inky with this fabulous collection?  Why not join my team?  Demos always get to order early, and this month is the perfect time to join!  

Until October 31, anyone who joins Stampin' UP! gets more for the money!  With the normal start-up price of $99, you now get to pick a total of $155 in product.  That's a $30 extra bonus above the regular offer of $125!  AND you get a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit.  AND you get FREE shipping!  

So if you have a shopping list that is more than $99, why not give Stampin' UP! a try and become a "happy shopper"?  There is no obligation to continue, but you will be joining a world-wide group of crafters who love to create as much as you do! And with $56 in FREE EXTRA product for your $99 cost, how can you go wrong?  You can't!

Click here for more info and to sign up.  And I can't wait to welcome you to my team!

Product List

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad

[147110]

$8.00

Balmy Blue Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[154830]

$9.00

Soft Succulent Stampin' Blends Combo Pack

[155521]

$9.00

Balmy Blue 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[146982]

$9.25

Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[100867]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Whisper White 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

[151326]

$7.50

Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Ink Refill

[103033]

$4.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

The Merriest Monday

It's another Merry Monday and I'm not showing any candy canes today (what?  After last week, I'm afraid I may have worn out the candy cane welcome...but they'll be back).  

Instead I've got a card showcasing a new-to-me stamp set and dies.  

Now how often do you look at the catalogs and decide you don't need something, only to look at it again in a different light and decide that you do?  Does that ever happen?  Well, it did to me.  I saw the Merriest Moments stamps and Merriest Frames set, thinking it was new (in the July - December 2022 mini catalog) but after getting it, found it had been in last year's mini.  Huh?  I totally missed it last year.  

But I'm really glad I "discovered" it this year.  Look:

Oh. My. Goodness.  Is that ever gorgeous?

So first of all, you need to know that that Basic White framed-with-foliage piece is a die AND an embossing folder.  Yes, the Merriest Frames dies coordinates with the Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder (they are actually packaged together).  

I'm not positive I did this right, but here are the steps I took:

1.  I inserted the outline die INTO the embossing folder (yes, you can do that!) and cut the initial framed piece.  It came out with the embossed leaves and framed area.

2.  Then I used the detailed large die directly on the piece I just cut out and got the detailed leaves (that were already embossed).  WOW!  L.O.V.E.

Now it was time to decorate that gorgeous frame.  I stamped the flowers, leaves, branches and berries and cut everything out with the coordinating dies.  And then I had fun putting them all together.

But wait!  There's more:

I ran the Real Red layer through the Stampin' Cut & Emboss machine with the same embossing folder (no die inserted); this gave me the extra "dots" (stars?) embossed on the red paper, and also gave me the placement spot for the white frame.  

So how I missed this last year, I have no idea, but I'm sure glad I found it THIS year!  I'm going to have fun playing with this group of products (which, by the way, can also be used for other special days, not just for holidays).  Watch for more...I know I'll be visiting this set often!

Product List

Merriest Moments Photopolymer Stamp Set (English)

[156353]

$22.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad

[147111]

$8.00

Pear Pizzazz Classic Stampin' Pad

[147104]

$8.00

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

[147087]

$8.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

Mossy Meadow 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[133676]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Merriest Frames Hybrid Embossing Folder

[156385]

$39.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Festive Pearls

[159963]

$7.00

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25

How about a Two-For?

Today is my last day of projects using the Sweet Candy Canes bundle.  I've had fun creating and sharing these cards, and I hope you have enjoyed them.  And just FYI, I'm not done using this set.  I have even more cards and will be sharing them over the next several weeks.

But for today, how about a "two-for"?  I've got two cards using the same lay-out with subtle differences:

 And here they are!  Both cards started with a piece of Real Red cardstock, cut to 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" and scored at 4-1/4" and 7-1/4".  That last 1-1/4" will be folded back over the front of the card, giving us a small fun-fold.

Now each card is ready for it's close-up:

I first made this, focusing on red--the red-dotted DSP, the candy cane DSP in red and featuring two Real Red candy canes on the front.  

The candy canes are resting on a Stitched Rectangle on top of a slim Garden Green layer, and tied up with a Green ribbon.  And I included some mistletoe under the greeting.

Then there is this:

Nearly identical, but this time with more green - red and green candy cane DSP, and red and green candy canes, tied up with Linen Thread and a Flat Jingle Bell trinket.  The subtle difference is the Tailor Made Tag they are presented on.

Between the stamps, the dies and the DSP, there are nearly endless options to make your cards special!  

Purchase the bundle and save 10%!  Click here to order yours today!

: Product List

Sweet Candy Canes Cling Stamp Set (English)

[159560]

$22.00

Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad

[147084]

$8.00

Garden Green Classic Stampin' Pad

[147089]

$8.00

Sweetest Christmas 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper

[159559]

$12.00

Real Red 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102482]

$9.25

Garden Green 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[102584]

$9.25

Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock

[159276]

$10.25

Candy Canes Dies

[159569]

$35.00

Stitched Rectangles Dies

[151820]

$35.00

Tailor Made Tags Dies

[155563]

$22.00

Layering Circles Dies

[151770]

$35.00

Stampin' Cut & Emboss Machine

[149653]

$125.00

Real Red & Garden Green 3/8" (1 Cm) Ribbon Combo Pack

[159577]

$7.50

Linen Thread

[104199]

$5.00

Flat Jingle Bell Trinkets

[159980]

$7.50

Stampin' Dimensionals

[104430]

$4.25