Mini Composition Books.....

 I have had these mini books hanging around waiting to DO something with them,  Today was the day!  The Retired School House paper had just enough scraps to cover the Books.  I used my score board to get an exact measurement before I cut the paper as they all varied a smidge in size!

I fussy cut a Pencil and kept the Greeting generic for all ages.  These would make a Great Password Book for all those darn Passwords you have to change oh so often!

I will have these at the Independence Uptown Market August 1st.  8-1pm.  I will be leaving at Noon this week so don't miss me!  I am also OFF Saturday August 8th.

The Wheels on the Bus.....

 August is a few days away and the Bus will be back to take the Kiddos to School.  I made these Crayon holders with a Note pad for the Littles.   16 Crayons, room to slip in a Gift card or some $$ Bills.  

And the BOX stands up on it's  own! I will have these packaged and ready to GO this Saturday at Independence Uptown Market!!  Come SHOP local!

Independence Uptown Market 8-1pm  Saturday August 1st.

My Christmas Card for 2026???

 Woodland Wishes is a NEW stamp set available NOW in Online Exclusives!  I LOVE to color and purchased this for my Christmas card this year!  Today is Christmas in July at the Independence Uptown Market.  I had good intentions of having several of these cards made for the event....BUT these are hard to color!  I started Friday evening and realized this was not going to happen to the level of Quality I strive for in my cards.  So time to Pivot and show you my sample with some suggestions!

I'm using up lots of Retired Shiny paper this year and this Wood Grain is a great fit for Woodland Wishes!  The small images are smaller than I first thought and its hard to keep inside the lines.  SO I will Heat Emboss the image in Gold, Silver or Black going forward.  The Embossed line helps keep your color inside the lines!  I also want to find a Die that allows room for one of these awesome sentiments!  Then I can POP up the entire scene on the card front! This card base is Shaded Spruce.  I used Blends in Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite and Daffodil Delight.  

Look at these great Sentiments and individual critters!  And Below is a Water Color sample on a NEW Embossing folder!  I'll be trying this option also!  Check my website to purchase Woodland Wishes 168243  $21.00.  Textured Tree Ring is the embossing folder 168220 $12.00.  There are LOTS of Holiday items on the Website.  Check them out!  kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Lip Balm for the Little ones....

 These Stocking Lip Balm holders are filled with Winnie the Pooh Holiday Lip Balms.  I have labeled the flavor and Character on each package.  The Holder resembles a Chimney.  I will have these and MORE 7/25 at the Independence Uptown Market.  8-1pm  Come join us for Christmas in July!

I used some Red Velvet paper for the Cuff of the Stocking.  Some Silver Snowflakes on the Tag add shimmer.

And the labels identify what is inside!  

Holiday Gift Bags at the Market 7/25

 I will have some Sparkling Small Gift Bags at the Market Saturday 8-1pm.  This Paper is from last year but it still shines BRIGHT!!  Add a Gift Card, Treats or BOTH for a Great Holiday Gift.  More Tags with Metallic Stamped Snowflakes.  I love how Stampin' Up products coordinate and all my projects Mix N Match!

SO much SHINE on this Wood Grain bag!

And this Holly Pattern is so pretty.

Come check out all the Holiday items at the Christmas in July Market 7/25.  8-1pm.

Shop my website for NEW Holiday Online Exclusives.  

kathyswanson.stampinup.net

The New September-December catalog will be available soon.  I placed my pre-order today!

Christmas in July this Saturday!!

 July has really flown by and Independence Uptown Market is having a Christmas in July Market!!  I will have a preview of my NEW Christmas items at the Market!  I have been working on Lip Balms today.  Wrapped up in a Sparkling Plaid Tree holder.  This Lip Balm design will have Burt's Bees Peppermint Vanilla, Carmex Sugar Cookie and Carmex Candy Cane flavors.  Perfect Co-worker, Neighbor, Friends and Family gifts for the Holidays!   

I stamped these Gold Edged tags and added a Snowflake stamp in Gold Metalic.

All wrapped and ready for Holiday Giving!

Hope to see you Saturday 8-1pm!  I will have all my regular occasion cards and treats available too!  

Shop my website for Stampin' Up products to create your own projects!

kathyswanson.stampinup.net

NO Market for ME 7/18....but......

 get ready for Christmas in July 7/25!!  I have been crafting ALL week and will have a nice sample of my Holiday items.  7/25  8-1pm!!  Here is a Sneak Peak!

NEW Nail files!  I found a new supplier with these cute Winter scenes!  All wrapped up in Sparkling paper and Metallic ink snowflakes for accent!

Holiday Nivea Hand cream in Holiday Tins!!

Wrapped up with Holiday Sentiments!

And for the Little's Stockings.....a box of Crayons with a Snowman notepad in a decorated box.  

These turned out so cute!

SO Shop for Home Grown Produce 7/18 and check out my Booth Partner Jennifer for her crafty wares!

I'll be back 7/25 with Holiday items and my usual stock.  And we Hear Santa and the Mrs. will be at the Market from 10-12.  Come take an Elfie and get in the Spirit!