Sweet Sorbet Monet!

When I saw this pattern of the Sweet Sorbet paper I immediately thought of the Money painting Water Lilies.  I have struggled with how to use this paper and finally focused on using the Water Lily is People Like You.  I embossed with Clear Embossing powder on Crisp Cantaloupe card stock.
Fussy cut (Which is easy when embossed) and then popped up over the Sentiment for Best of Love. 

 

I did not emboss the paper, as I wanted the feeling of water and reflection to remain.  Basic Black and Whisper White card stock was cut with the Deco Label Framelits.  This will be a Stamp a Stack card, choose your sentiments!

Here are some Water Lily pictures from Powell Gardens.

People Like You  133215  Wood only $12.95

Best of Love  132987 Clear only  $14.95
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521  FREE with $50 merchandise order!
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
Versamark ink  102283  $7.50
Clear Embossing powder  109130  $4.75
Deco Labels Framelits  130102  $24.95

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Sweet Sorbet Card 2

This card show 4 more patterns from this luscious paper.  Banner cards are all the rage and this card showcases several Sale-a-Bration items!
Paper, embossing folder, twine, Banner Blast stamp set and matching punch! 

 

I used Banner Blast to stamp the 2 small banners and punched them out with the Banner punch.  The Summer Starfruit pattern of the Sweet Sorbet paper was also punched with the Banner punch.  The Longer Banners were cut with the Banner Framelits and using 2 more patterns of the Sweet Sorbet paper.  The Striped background, another pattern is embossed with the Decorative Dots.  Crisp Cantaloupe Twine strings the Banner and dimensionals pop up the Banners.  Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled ribbon adds some fluff and Congratulations is from Happy Congratulations.  This card could be for ANY occasion, Make this card at Stamp A Stack and choose your Sentiment.

Ingredients:

Happy Congratulations  133047  Clear $12.95,  133044 Wood $16.95

Banner Blast  133554 Clear,  133551 Wood
Banner Punch  133519
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper  133521             Sale-a-Bration items, Choose 1 FREE with $50
Decorative Dots embossing folder  133520        Merchandise purchase!
Sweet Sorbet Accessory pack  133522
Pistachio Pudding card stock  131294  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled ribbon  130021  $8.95

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Sale-a-Brate with Sweet Sorbet!!

I know I say this is my favorite A LOT!  But this really is MY FAVORITE paper this Spring.  The colors, patterns and name make me want some Rainbow Sherbet!  The next 4 days I am going to show you cards made with this Fabulous paper.  I think you will agree after you see these sumptuous colors!

First up the FLORAL pattern, Ooh La La love this pattern and it matches stamps in the Petal Parade stamp set.  Paper on the left, random stamping on the right.  I used a sentiment from Perfect Couple.  A great stamp set with Anniversary and Wedding sentiments.  This will be a Stamp A Stack card.

Ingredients:

Perfect Couple  133197 Clear $14.95,  133194 Wood $18.95
Petal Parade  133602 Clear, 133599 Wood  FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase!
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper 133521  FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase!
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Pistachio Pudding card stock  131294  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Summer Starfruit ink  126991  $5.95
Pool Party ink  126982  $5.95
Sahara Sand ink  126976  $5.95
Scallops Textured embossing folder  132971  $7.95
Deco Labels Framelits  130102  $24.95
Scallop Trim Border punch  118402  $15.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95

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Weekly Deals have posted!!

New Deals

Daffodil Delight 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: $6.95 $5.21 Flower Garden Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Die Price: $7.95 $5.96 Labels Collection Framelits Dies Price: $26.95 $20.21 Pear Pizzazz 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71 Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46 Winter Wonders Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97 Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46       Use Hostess Code TWGJQYDC until Feb 8th. www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

SALE-A-BRATION!!!

I am so excited for my Favorite time of year!  You get FREE Stuff every time you spend $50!  That can be any combo of merchandise.  Weekly Deals, Clearance Rack, Mini Catalog and the Big Catalog!   Here is a card from the "Good as Gold" a card kit you can earn for FREE!!

This kit includes everything you need to make 8 note cards.  133512 is the kit order number and it is FREE with a $50 merchandise purchase.  And GOLD envelope liners!  How cute is that?  Head on over to my website and check out the Brochure and make your wish list.  Use Hostess Code TWGJQYDC  until 2/8/14 for this initial February order.

Texture Boutique Embossing Machine is back!: We offered this product for a short time last year; now it's coming to the 2014-2015 annual catalog. We got a limited supply early, so we want to make them available before the official catalog debut.  Texture Boutique Embossing Machine
item 132657
$29.95
New Cardmaking Kit: Hip Hip Hooray! Make twenty beautiful cards for just $19.95 with the new Hip Hip Hooray Card Kit.  Check under the Kits tab.

Valentine's products still available!!  The Whole Lot of Love promotion has ended, but we still have some products in stock. Available until 11:59 PM (MT) on February 14, 2014 or while supplies last.

• 131850: Love You More Stamp Set (wood-mount)
• 131853: Love You More Stamp Set (clear-mount)
• 134611: Follow My Heart Stamp Set (wood-mount)
• 134617: Flowerfull Heart Stamp
• 132862: Toujours + d'amour Stamp Set
• 134610: Sweetheart Treat Bags
• 132162: Monster Hugs Boy
• 132163: Monster Hugs  Girl
• 134609: Sweet Sayings Cards and Envelopes

Weekly Deals? Not sure at this time as they are still displaying last weeks, but it is EARLY, that may change by time you are viewing this post, so check that tab while you are shopping!

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Fashion Look 5

This top has a Distinct Hexagon pattern, so guess the stamp set?  Six Sided Sampler.  The colors are bold, but with some black Capri pants I think I will look dressed up for a nice Gulf Coast Restaurant we plan to visit on our trip.

 

 

 

 

I used a very similar layout to a previous Thank You card for this layout.  Just changed the colors and used a Sentiment from Six Sided Sampler.  Marina Mist, Pacific Point, Basic Black and a piece of Kaleidoscope Designer paper. 

 

 

 See How Fashion imitates the Paper crafting Trends, or maybe vice versa?   

I'm so glad you joined me for my Fashion Week, see how you can be inspired to try new color combos from your shopping trips! 

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Fashion Look 4

This top is a bit Tribal with some purple.   =)  Hey it was only $9 at Macy's!  I love the studs and used some of our Wooden Essentials Elements to mimic that feel.  Love these elements and the Petal Parade stamp set(Sale-a-bration) adds just the right texture with the Bitty Banner stamps.  I ended up using Crumb Cake instead of Perfect plum.

Petal Parade has some Geometric shapes and Flowers.  A perfect Blend for this card.  I used Natural Ivory as the card base and cut a Tangerine Tango and Crushed Curry Circle with the Circles Framelits.  Stamped the Flowers from this set in the same color inks on Very Vanilla, leaving a space for the Banner on the Crushed Curry Circle.  Added some texture with Embossing folders and Crumb Cake Chevrons on the corners.  Wood Essentials Elements were stamped with the same flower stamp in Tangerine Tango.  Love this effect and these little Wood Elements!  Now if I could just stamp straight!  LOL!!

You will see more of this Stamp set after Sale-a-Bration starts on the 28th!  Check online for the brochure on the 28th.  Spend $50 in any Merchandise combo and choose a FREE Sale-a-bration item!

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Fashion Look 3

This top is a simple T-shirt, casual and cool just like this card using Perfect Pennants Stamp set and Banner Framelits. 
Notice the pattern of this print.  Do you see the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder in this top? 

I used a Night of Navy mat embossed with the Beautifully Baroque embossing folder.  Then cut Banners with the Framelits in Island Indigo, Crushed Curry and Crumb Cake.  The Sentiment was stamped with Island Indigo ink on Whisper White.  Island Indigo Baker's Twine is the Thread for the Banner. 

 

Ingredients:
Perfect Pennants  133230 Clear $21.95,  133227 Wood $29.95
Banners Framelits  132173 $26.95 
BUNDLE and save 15%  Clear 134816 $41.50, Wood 134815 $48.50
Night of Navy card stock  100867  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Island Indigo card stock  122923  $6.95
Island Indigo ink  126986 $5.95
Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95
Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $6.95
Island Indigo Bakers Twine  125575  $2.95
Beautifully Baroque embossing folder  130917 $7.95

And here is another card with the same color scheme using "Baby We've Grown"  love this stamp set in the new Mini catalog.

I stamped and colored the Owls and layered them on Deco Labels Framelits in Crumb Cake and Island Indigo,  A Night of Navy Alphabet Press embossed piece gives an elementary background for this card.  Island Indigo Bakers Twine ties it all together.

Ingredients:

Baby We've Grown  133069  Clear $17.95,  133086 Wood $23.95
Alphabet Press embossing folder  $7.95

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Fashion Look 2

This top has a very natural feel and the sleeves made me think of Butterflies.  Crisp Cantaloupe, Basic Gray and Smoky Slate capture the feel of this fabric.  I love this top!  This will be a Stamp a Stack card.

I used the Butterfly Collection Wheel, Papillion Potpourri and Gorgeous Grunge and a Sentiment from Happy Watercolor on this card.  In Color Designer paper, Fancy Fan embossing folder, Bitty Butterfly punch and Banner Framelits.  Love these colors together, Basic Gray, Crisp Cantaloupe and Whisper White.

These warmer days and shopping for Florida have me thinking of Spring!
And check out the shoes I purchased that will go great with this top.  Snoopy managed to photo bomb me when I was taking this picture!

 

Ingredients:

 

Butterfly Collection Wheel  130112  $8.50

Papillon Potpourri  123759 Clear $14.95, 132058 Wood $18.95

Happy Watercolor 133191 Clear $21.95, 133188 Wood $29.95

Gorgeous Grunge  130517 Clear $17.95,  130514 Wood $24.95

In Color 2013-2015 Designer paper stack  130136 $21.95

Fancy Fan embossing folder  127751  $7.95

Banner Framelits  132173 $26.95

Bitty Butterfly punch  129406  $15.95

Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50

Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95

Crisp Cantaloupe ink 131176  $5.95

Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95

Crisp Cantaloupe ruffled ribbon  130021  $8.95

 

 

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Fashion Week Florida

I have been shopping for my Florida trip in February and must say I see things in Stampin' Up colors,  As many of you know I am a purple girl, my bathroom is purple, my bedroom, my Birthstone and most of my wardrobe!  My Granite kitchen counter top actually has purple in it also, I have it bad! 
So in recent shopping trips on the clearance racks I had to buy what was available.  Tons of good deals, but colors not in my comfort zone.  For the remainder of the week I am going to show you my new tops and the cards they inspired.  It amazes me how on trend Fashion is with Stampin' Up.  You will see what I mean..........

Time for the show!  First up we have a Real Red, Elegant Eggplant, Crumb Cake and Black Floral top.  The new Happy Watercolor pairs perfectly with this Floral print.  And makes a GREAT Valentine!!

I used Happy Water Color, Everything Eleanor and Best of Love for my stamp sets.  Stamped in Black Stazon ink and the background splatters are Perfect Plum, Real Red and Crumb Cake.  The Real Red card stock is embossed with Adorning Accents mini hearts embossing folder.  Oval Framelits cut the focal image and Elegant Eggplant Frame.  Love is cut with one of the new Word Bubble framelits and the bottom is trimmed flat.  A Small Heart punched heart adds a lovely touch!

I love how this turned out and can't wait ti wear this top in Florida!

Ingredients:

Happy WaterColor  133191 Clear $21.95,  133188 Wood $29.95
Best of Love  132987 Clear Only  $14.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Real Red card stock  102482  $6.95
Elegant Eggplant card stock  105126  $6.95
Stazon Black ink  101406 $7.95
Real Red ink  126949  $5.95
Perfect Plum ink  126963  $5.95
Ovals Framelits  129381  $26.95
Word Bubble Framelits  132968  $24.95
Adorning Accents embossing folder  125601  $8.95  3 folders!!
Small Heart punch  117193  $5.95

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Cloudy Days

Here is another card using one of the Sentiments from the Sale-a-bration set "See ya Later", I can't show you the stamp set yet, but I will be making cards with each sentiment.  This card would make a great Get Well, Cheer Up, Love you kind of card.  The Cupcake builder punch provides the small cloud and the Word Bubbles Framelits give us the larger cloud, How clever is that!  All the clouds were embossed with the Cloudy Day embossing folder which is currently on the Clearance Rack.  Make this card at the next Stamp A Stack!! 

Afternoon Picnic Designer paper is added to a Coastal Cabana mat and embossed with the Cloudy Day embossing folder.  The Sun is punched with the 1 3/4 Scallop Circle punch and tucked behind the clouds.  The Sentiment is stamped in Crushed Curry ink and cut out with the Banner Framelits.  A snip of Coastal Cabana ruffled ribbon accents the Banner. 

Ingredients:

Just Sayin   Available FREE with a $50 purchase for Sale-a-bration Jan. 28th
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Coastal Cabana card stock  131297  $6.95
Afternoon Picnic designer paper  131390 $10.95
Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95
Crushed Curry ink  131173  $5.95
Cloudy Day embossing folder  Clearance Rack, check for availability and price
Word Bubbles Framelits  132968 $24.95
Banners Framelits  132173  $26.95
1 3/4 Scallop Circle punch  119854 $16.95
Cupcake Builder punch  121807  $16.95
Coastal Cabana Ruffled ribbon  130024  $8.95

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Weekly Deals January 21 2014

More Great deals!!

Blushing Bride Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46 Epic Day This And That Designer Washi Tape Price: $4.95 $3.71 Extra-Large Oval Punch Price: $16.95 $12.71 Reasons I Heart You Swatchbook Template - Digital Download Price: $12.95 $7.77 Scallop Trim Border Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Shaker Frames Price: $4.95 $3.71 Stampin' Write Marker New Color Kit Price: $28.95 $21.71                                          Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Price: $5.95 $4.46 Shop Online 24/7:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net The NEW Hostess code is R9YR634N. Use this code until 6pm January 25th.

Birthday Cupcakes

Here are 2 Birthday cards that will be Stamp A Stack cards.  You will notice something new on each card, combined with the Cupcake Builder punch.  Every Birthday deserves a cupcake!

 This card is all about the Pink and Sprinkles!  I love this Sentiment and wanted to make a Cupcake that showcased Pink Sprinkles and some Sparkle!  The NEW Scallops Embossing folder adds more texture to this Gingham Garden Designer Paper Pattern.  The sentiment is from "Remembering Your Birthday" a great set with sentiments for the inside and outside of your card.  Markers were used to color the stamp, huff for some added moisture and stamp.

This version is a bit more manly with some mini Chocolate Chips on this Cupcake.  So Ho Subway is the Designer paper and the Sentiment is from a NEW Sale-a-bration "Just Sayin" set available January 28th

Ingredients:

Remembering Your Birthday  131350 Clear $17.95,  131347 Wood $23.95

 

Gingham Garden Designer paper  129310  $10.95
SoHo Subway Designer paper  130140 $10.95
Melon Mambo card stock  115320  $6.95
Melon Mambo ink  126948 $5.95
Island Indigo card stock  122923  $6.95
Island Indigo ink 126986 $5.95
Cupcake Builder punch  121807 $16.95
Scallops Embossing folder 132971  $7.95
Alphabet Press embossing folder 130916 $7.95
Woodgrain embossing folder 127821 $7.95


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Shaker Valentine

We made shaker cards last Christmas and time got away from me and it didn't happen this year.  So let's make a Shaker Valentine!  The Hearts Collection Framelits make it so easy.  You have step by step picture directions to follow.  Or make this card at the Feb 1st Stamp a Stack.  Head over to the website and RSVP!

First take the number 2 and 3 Hearts in the collection and layer them on the magnetic platform on Real Red card stock

You will end up with this.  Keep the full Heart for another project.

Now cut a Whisper White large Heart and a Window sheet Heart.

Remember these?  Shaker Frames, Snip them up to form a Heart!  First use Snail Adhesive to attach your window sheet to the Real Red Heart.  Then add snips of shaker frame all around, no gaps if you are using glitter or small items.  I used small punched hearts, so no danger of them escaping!

This is how it looks with the snipped shaker frames. 

Add your punched hearts, make sure they are facing the window sheet, the space is thin so they will not flip over once you close the back.  The small white backed heart are Glimmer paper!!  Remove the adhesive backing and add the Large White Heart to the back.

Wa La, now you are ready to add to a card.  Shake Shake Shake, Shake your Valentine!!

Finished Project!  Next Time I am stamping LOVE inside the Heart on the White paper!

Supplies:

Window Sheets  114323  $4.95  2 sheets 12X12
Shaker Frames 124155 $ 4.95  36 Frames 6 of each size
Hearts Collection Framelits  125599  $26.95

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Golden Hearts

This is another Beautiful God card using the Vellum.  Perfect for Valentine's, Anniversary, Love and Wedding.  ELEGANT!!!

Ingredients:

Language of Love  133077 Clear $12.95,  133074 Wood $16.95

Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Fancy Foil Vellum  133363 Gold $10.95  (9) 12X12 sheets
Foil Sheets  132622 Gold $3.95  (2)  12X12 sheets
Water Color Wonder Washi tape  133000 $4.95
Framed Tulips Embossing folder  121809 $7.95
Full Heart Punch  119883  $16.95
Hearts Collection Framelits  125599  $26.95
Versamark  102283  $7.50
Gold Embossing powder  109129 $4.75


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