Friday, October 23, 2026

Pumpkin Cards.....

 I am hesitant to share these cards because the Stamp is NOT Stampin' Up!  The rest of the card is ALL Stampin'Up!  But this stamp is perfect for coasters and WOW have I made coasters!  SO many I cannot order any blanks right now......hoping that changes soon.   Anyway what's a Girl to do?  

Ideas have been rolling around in my head and these cards were created.  Lots of fussy cutting, shadowing, coloring and layering.  These cards will be $4 each or 3 for $10.  I have 8 but can make more it anyone is interested.  

SHOP the Independence Uptown Market to see them on display 10/24.  8-1pm.  ONE more week of Market so come see me 10/24 or 10/31!!


Crumb Cake card base and Dark Pumpkin Pie Blends.


Lost Lagoon card base and Soft Succulent and Light Pumpkin Pie Blends.


Pumpkin Pie card base and Dark Pumpkin Pie Blends.



Lost Lagoon card base and Light Pumpkin Pie Blends.  I love the Grunge Look of these cards, this is my style.  It took me all afternoon to make 8 cards, I crafted OUTSIDE!  And Josie helped!  This weather has been such a Blessing, I hope everyone gets out and enjoys the next few days.  






Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Ahhhhh.......FALL

 Today was gorgeous!  I worked outside, crafted, sat outside with Josie and crafted some more!  My BIG event is 11/6-7 at Gamber Community Center in Lee's Summit and I am NOT ready!  Fall cards have been selling FAST so I made 20 more today!  Is everyone's Birthday in October?  TWO more Saturday Markets 10/24 and 10/31.  Come shop local and SEND some cards!  I have also made 8 more Pumpkin Coasters.




I had NEW and Retired items on my craft table and went for it!  I LOVE this paper but needed to make some different looks!  The Acorns are Adorable and Fussy cutting them is so easy!



Some Retired Plaid paper and Current Leaves Punch and an Acorn.


Favorite NEW paper with embossing and a Retired wooden Leaf inked in Cajun Craze.



Retired Pumpkin Paper meets September Product of the Month Paper!  


And another Plaid with some Polka Dots and acorns!  Stampin'Up! paper uses the SAME color codes over the years so MATCHING is always right on cue!



Friday, October 16, 2026

Halloween Nivea Hand Cream

 The Weather is very Fall today and Halloween is right around the corner.  I've wrapped some Nivea Hand Cream in our Spooky paper.  Great gifts for "Older" Tricksters in your circle of Friends and Family!  You are NEVER to OLD for a Halloween TREAT!!  SHOP the Independence Uptown Market for all Your Halloween Treats!  Saturday 10/17.   8-1pm.


Little Ghosts add just enough BOO!


And the Paper.... Frightfully Fun  168168  $13.00  or 168125 Frightfully Fun Times with a Sticker sheet $17.50.  Perfect for Scrapbook pages!


Another Ghost and Cats of course!



SHOP my Online store for this paper and More!!  kathyswanson.stampinup.net



Friday, October 9, 2026

S'mores Lip Balms

 I never know what is out there when I go shopping and finding Chapstick Brand S'mores Lip Balms was not expected!  It's Fall and S'mores are a Fall Bonfire staple.....so why not wrap them up and make them cute!



Three flavors, Chocolate, Marshmallow and Graham Cracker.  


Come SHOP Local at Independence Uptown Market 8-1pm Saturday 10/10.  Lots of Fall and Halloween items on the racks today.  

Thursday, October 8, 2026

BOO Balms

 To continue the Ghost theme I will have BOO Lip Balms at the Market.  Assorted Marvel characters and Oreo Cookie Lip Balms fill these adorable Ghosts.  Grab then for a NON Sweet treat for your Special Littles!


Come SHOP local at Independence Uptown Market 8-1pm.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Spooky Season

 October is flying by and I've been working on GHOSTS this week.  I found these adorable socks in Adult sizes and kids.  I snagged these GHOST Dies online and I love having a Not so Sweet option of treats for my customers.  


These are Kids sizes and contain a Pair of socks with a 4 pack of Oreo cookies inside.


Lots of Bright colors for the kids.  Here is the size chart for the kids socks.  I have 13 pair in lots of patterns and plain colors!



And the Adult socks are filled with Microwave Popcorn.  Treat a Friend with a Ghost this year!


And a Peek at the back...


See these Ghosts and MORE at the Independence Uptown Market every Saturday in October!  8-1pm.

Friday, October 2, 2026

New Pumpkins in the Patch

 Join me 10/3 at the Independence Uptown Market for all things FALL!  New Fabric pumpkins will be on display and I imagine the Farmers will have REAL pumpkins outside.  Come shop local 8-1pm.