Back to School Lip Balms

 I've been busy today packaging 16 new Lip Balms.  I found OREO Cookie lip Balms and knew they would be perfect for a Treat to slip in the Backpack for the Kiddos.  I used Retired stamps to Decorate and Designer paper.

The Alphabet paper all around and a Bird with Glasses on the front.  Lots of Oreo Flavors.  Mint, Lemon Creme, Chocolate, Birthday Cake and a few more I can't remember.  I added a slip of paper with the Flavor in all the Lip Balms I made today. 

I used some of the same paper patterns from the Bus Crayon Boxes also.

And a Stack of Books.  These turned out so cute!

Meet me at the Independence Uptown Market to shop for Back to School and all occasion items!  

8-1pm Saturday August 8th.  Lots of Great Veggies at the Market.  Come SHOP LOCAL!!

August Newsletter

 Well now my email will not let me start a New Email.....its always something so I'm trying a work around and will do a Blog Post instead!  And hopefully be able to send the Blog link from my phone!  

August Product of the Month has been announced!  Glow of Harvest  12X12 Designer paper $5.00 with a $75 purchase. 

DETAILS
- August 2026 Product of the Month
- 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 single-sided designs
- 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
- Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
- Includes shimmer
- Colors: Cajun Craze, Crumb Cake, Early Espresso, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie

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The August Paper Sale starts TODAY!  

• While supplies last.  Designer paper and Select cardstock colors!
• You’ll find all qualifying items in one convenient location—the “Designer Series Paper and Cardstock Sale” page in my Online store.  kathyswanson.stampinup.net
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• New Kits are available  

The Haunted Halloween House is still available to add to your Halloween Decor!

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Last Chance products have also been updated so make sure and check them out!  

I will be at the Independence Uptown Market every Saturday in August!!  8am-1pm

I have the NEW Sept-December catalog available for pick up at the market!  If you have ordered from me this past year your catalog should be arriving in the MAIL soon!!

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August Paper Sale!!!

 Sale starts August 4th in my Online store!!  Designer Paper and Select cardstock!!

• While supplies last.
• You’ll find all qualifying items in one convenient location—the “Designer Series Paper and Cardstock Sale” page in my Online Store! kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

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!