Weekly Deals re-post

I had planned to make some cards tonight and blog, but I am so sleepy!  So repeat post with pictures in case you have not been over to my shopping site, here are the weekly deals:

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Backyard Basics Framelits Dies Price: $24.95 $18.71	Basics Glimmer Brads Price: $4.95 $3.71	Gold Metallic Encore Pad Price: $9.95 $7.46	Paper Doily Sizzlits Die Price: $21.95 $16.46
Primrose Petals 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Season By Season Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97	Summer Starfruit 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71     The Doily is great, but be prepared to use a poker to poke out many of the cuts.  A very detailed die   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Feb 25th

Wow what a GREAT vacation!  If you want to see my pictures Friend me on Facebook.  I will be posting a few here after I get back in the groove.  Back to Reality, Back to WINTER Ugh!!  Oh and back to WORK!  But I had a fabulous time with my BFF's in Florida.

Great Deals this week, I'm sure, but they have not updated yet.  So check my shopping site when normal people wake up!

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Spiral Floral Die

I don't have this die yet, but here is a great video showing you how this die works!  Page 32 in the mini, Item 129379 $17.95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNmnSTl8LBM&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&feature=share&index=17

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Burlap and Blooms Wreath Kit

Shannon walks you thru creating this wreath!  On page 21 of the Mini, item 133333  $17.95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AYqZ4dtLbY&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&index=20



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Tag Topper Punches!

These punches are AWESOME!!  Tune in and get all the details on using this punch!!  Page 35 in the mini.  Item 133323 Angled Tag $22.95,  Item 133324 Scalloped Tag $22.95

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwZC0n5VUjU&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&index=18


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Stampin' Up giving back.....awwwwwww

Grab a tissue!  I love working for this Company and so sad I missed Leadership this year, but maybe next year!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VyG2LtjQh8&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&index=9


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Heartfelt Sale-a-bration Banner Kit

Shannon West gives you some tips on putting this Banner together.  Another FREE Sale-a-bration item if you spend $50.  Item number 133514

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4PrcBdn7bQ&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&feature=share&index=7

I do not have this kit yet, but after watching this video I want one!!  A perfect Easter or Spring decoration.  Great for a Birthday or Anniversary Banner, just add some pictures.  LOVE IT!!

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Life on the Go!!

Here is a video showing all the This N That items you can bundle and earn a FREE Sale-a-bration item.  Make a great Journal for yourself or a gift.  Check out page 8 or the Sale-a-bration brochure if you like this project!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55_4funAuHw&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&index=5

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Weekly Deals Feb 18th

I am in Florida so I am may not be able to update this blog.  I hope to, but just in case I can't, go to www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net and check out the latest weekly deals!!

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Celebration Kit

Do you have a Celebration coming up?  Here are 2 videos showing a great kit in the Mini catalog.  Check out page 30 in the mini for order numbers and get ready to Celebrate!!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DVyqd4Y_yc&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&index=1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY4j6-4Y2DQ&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA&feature=share&index=13

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Dip Dying Video

I am going to be on vacation until Feb 24th, so I wanted to leave you with a few videos to watch and try out in your stampin!   Enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-9ym4muIhk&feature=share&list=UUaytKFValhfW2z3T0jsdemA


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Bunches of Birthdays!

February is my Big Birthday month and many of my Friends are fellow Aquarians and a few Pisces thrown in the mix.  So I need to make 10 cards! 

Here is another line-up card using the Sale-a-bration Banner Blast FREE stamp set with a $50 purchase.  I lined the banners up, colored them with markers and stamped to the card front.  The card base is embossed with the Decorative Dots embossing folder another SAB item.  Baker's twine provides the string and a few flowers stamped from the same set and punched with the Itty Bitty Punch pack add a bit of feminine touch.  Rhinestones add some bling!  The sentiment is another SAB stamp set See Ya Later.  Colored with markers and stamped, then cut out with the Banner Framelits and an Island Indigo Banner behind. 

Use Block H and it will hold 5 of these little Banners!  Line 'em up, color and stamp!

Ingredients:

See Ya Later FREE with $50 purchase
Banner Blast FREE with $50 purchase
Decorative Dots Embossing folder  FREE with $50 purchase
Itty Bitty Shapes punch pack  118309  $16.95
Island Indgio Bakers twine  125575  $2.95
Rhinestones  119246  $4.95
Various markers


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Happy Valentines Day!

One last Valentine for all my Great Customers. Hope you have a Great Valentine's Day!

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On Film Video and Card

Stampin' Up has this great video that shows the tricks for using these On Film Framelits.  http://youtu.be/rRDVMuUeKO8

Bundle and save by buying the stamp set Peachy Keen.  The camera image in the stamp set does not fit the framelit, but can be used together if you stamp after you cut.  It is interesting placing the framelit cutting side up, but it does give a deeper embossed image!

Here is a close up of the embossing framelits!  COOL! 

The Oh Snap sentiment is from Hip Notes and the Birthday sentiment from retired Oh Henry.  I had to use it because it fit perfectly!!  I sponged some color inside the Polaroid frame.  Next time I need to try for more of a landscape look.  I was going for sunset, but did not quite get there!!

Ingredients:

Oh Film Framelits  132969  $29.95
Hip Notes  133504 Clear $11.95,  133501 Wood $14.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Stazon ink   101406  $7.95
Rhinestones  119246 $4.95

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Fresh Prints meet Sweet Sorbet Cork Accessories

The Valentine cards are in the mail and now what to do with the leftover cards cut for Valentine's?  This is the Beauty of Stampin' Up 2 sided paper, YOU TURN IT OVER!!!  and a whole other world of possibilities await you!  Plus this color combo finally inspired me to use some of the Cork Elements from the Sweet Sorbet Accessory pack.  This will be a Stamp a Stack card!!

Simple Sweet and great for many occasions, just change the sentiment!  I used a Sahara Sand card base.  Embossed each piece of Fresh Prints Designer paper with a different embossing folder and Staggered them across the card.  Tied a wisp of Linen thread around the Baked Brown Sugar card stock and Popped up a cork flower.  Hello from Perfect Pennants is stamped in Baked Brown Sugar ink and Popped also.  2 Cork diamonds add some interest to the bottom.

Ingredients:

Fresh Prints Paper stack  132996  $6.95
Sahara Sand card stock  121043  $6.95
Baked Brown Sugar card stock  131296  $6.95
Baked Brown Sugar ink  131174  $5.95
Various embossing folders
Perfect Pennants  Bundle price  134816  $41.50 Clear,  134815  $48.50 Wood  Save 15% when you Bundle these 2 items!!
Banner Framelits 
Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack  133522  FREE with a $50 purchase

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Weekly Deals Tuesday Feb 11th

Artisan Label Punch Price: $15.95 $11.96 Floral Frames Framelits Dies Price: $26.95 $20.21 Gumball Green 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71 Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.95 $5.96 Let It Snow Kit - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97 Primrose Petals Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $5.95 $4.46 Tasteful Trim Bigz Die Price: $42.95 $32.21 Whisper White 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Price: $4.95 $3.71

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Tag fold Card

I am not sure the technical name for these cards, or who started this whole trend, but I had to make one and you can make one too at the next Stamp a Stack.  TWO Dates in March, head to the website and rsvp!!

 I used a regular size card and cut off 1.5 inches on the front.  The Designer paper is 5 1/2 X 2.  Random stamp the inside of the card and left side of the card with "Secret Garden" in Crushed Curry, Coastal Cabana, Pistachio Pudding and Crisp Cantaloupe.
Cut a 2X6 piece of Coastal Cabana and punch each end with the new TAG punch.  Cut in half.  Score the back tag and adhere to the card back.  Fold tag toward the middle of the card.  Adhere the other tag half to the card front.  I then embossed the Polka Dot paper with the Modern Mosaic folder and adhered this over the tag.  Make sure your front tag lines up with your back tag.  I used some Sale-a-bration Twine to close the card.  Decorate the card front with Stamped flowers or anything you like!

Here is the Open view.  Love this effect, so expect more designs using this tag punch!

Ingredients:

Angled Tag Topper punch  133323  $22.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Coastal Cabana card stock  131297  $6.95
Crisp Cantaloupe card stock  131298  $6.95
Crushed Curry ink  131173  $5.95
Coastal Cabana ink  131175  $5.95
Pistachio Pudding ink  131177  $5.95
Crisp Cantaloupe ink  131176  $5.95
Fresh Prints paper stack  132996 $6.95
Nature's Hello Hostess stamps set  Host a party and get this stamp set!!
Secret Garden   129144 Clear $18.95,  131940 Wood $25.95
Secret Garden Framelits  129372 $24.95
Modern Mosaic Embossing folder  129984  $7.95
Sale-a-bration Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack 133522  FREE with a $50 purchase, 3 colors twine and Cork embellishments. 


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New Personalized Stamps!! Order ONLINE!!

Stampin' Up is offering a new Personalized stamp in Photopolymer!  I have not tried these custom stamps, but I love the design.  Check out all the Personalized stamps at my website under Personalized stamps.  The below design is in Photopolymer only, sorry it is hard to see the detail.  Go to www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net for a clear picture and all the details.

You can now order these special order stamps online with the rest of your order.  Make sure your spelling is correct!!  The rest of the personalized stamps are Red hard rubber with a Wood Block and can be seen on page 135 of the Big book or on the website.  This page also explains the character limits, spacing and line limits.  If you have any questions give me a call (816)806-4087.

 

I am extending the Hostess code until Feb 25th.  Remember it is Sale-a-bration so if you spend $50, you choose a FREE item from the Sale-a-bration brochure.  Once you have $50 in your cart, enter the item number and the system will add your item for 0.00.

 

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Kaleidoscope Cycle

These 2 patterns are also from Kaleidoscope and very calm and serene,  The Smoky Slate card base is left blank, that is hard for me to do!  I really wanted the Bicycle to pop, and tried to keep the background minimal.. A 2X4 piece of designer paper was adhered to a strip of Bermuda Bay card stock and embossed with the Square Lattice embossing folder.  Chalk Talk Framelits cut out the Tag in Whisper White.  The Bicycle from Cycle Celebration is stamped in Basic Gray.  Stamp again on the Polka Dot pattern and punch out.  Pop this wheel up over the cycle and add a Candy Dot to the front Wheel.  Basic Gray Stitched ribbon adds interest to the tag and choose your sentiment for the lower corner.  Simple card for any Occasion!!

Ingredients:

Cycle Celebration  130273  Clear $16.95,  130270 Wood $21.95
Sketched Birthday  130426 Clear $17.95,  130423 Wood $24.95
Smoky Slate card stock  131202  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Kaleidoscope Designer paper  132995  $10.95
Bermuda Bay card stock  131197  $6.95
Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95
Bermuda Bay ink 131171  $5.95
Square Lattice embossing folder  119976  $7.95
Chalk Talk Framelits  129983  $24.95
Brights Candy Dots 130931 $5.95
Basic Gray Stitched ribbon  126879  $4.95

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Arrows and Triangles

This card features more of the Stamp set "Geometrical".  A strip of Kaleidoscope designer paper is matted on Crushed Curry card stock and embossed with the Arrows embossing folder.  Shapes from the stamp set are lined up on the same block and colored with markers, then stamped.  The Basic Gray Triangle is lined up and stamped individually.  Much easier to line up one then 3!!

Another Sentiment from this set is stamped on Whisper White and cropped with the Banner Framelits.  A Basic Gray Banner makes a great back ground! 

 Here are the shots of the stamp line up on the block.

Ingredients:

Geometrical  133161  Clear $21.95,  133158  Wood $29.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95
Kaleidoscope Designer paper  132995  $10.95
Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Basic Gray card stock  121044  $6.95
Crushed Curry marker  Regals Collection  131262  $28.95  10 markers
Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95
Bermuda Bay marker  Brights Collection  131259  $28.95  10 markers
Strawberry Slush marker  2013-2015 In colors 131260 $14.95  5 markers
Banner Framelits  132173  $26.95

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Cheer Up Buttercup

More Kaleidoscope patterns in Black and White, with a splash of Crushed Curry!  The Sentiment is from a new Mini stamp set "Geometrical".   I cut 3 strips of the patterned, 2) 4X2 and 1) 4X1.5.  Adhere these to a 5 1/2 X 4 1/4 Basic Black mat.  The entire mat was embossed with the Arrows embossing folder.  The sentiment was stamped on Whisper White and cut out with the Apothecary Accents Framelits.  These same Framelits were used for the Basic Black label behind.  The Crushed Curry Buttercup was made with the Floral Fusion Sizzlit from the Big Catalog.

Ingredients:

Geometrical   133161  Clear $21.95,  133158  Wood $29.95
Kaleidoscope Designer paper  132995  $10.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95
Floral Fusion Sizzlit  115969  $5.50
Apothecary Accents Framelits  127003  $24.95
Basic Black card stock  121045  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95
Pearls  119247  $4.95

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Kaleidoscope....

  

Moving on to the next Designer paper in the Mini catty.  Kaleidoscope.  Very Geometric, very bold colors and patterns.  You have seen a few patterns in past cards, but I am going to focus on creating cards with this paper and matching accessories this week.

The Perfect Pennants pairs perfectly with this paper.  The striped banners were stamped in Bermuda Bay and Basic Gray.  Circle Framelits were cut in Island Indigo, Basic Gray and Crushed Curry.  Kaleidoscope circles were embossed with the Arrows and Perfect Polka Dots embossing folders.  Sentiment is stamped in Basic Gray.  Circles were layered and s few Wood Essential elements were tapped on the Island Indigo stamp pad and added with a glue dot.  Love this simple colorful card!

Ingredients:

Perfect Pennants  133230 Clear $21.95,  133227 Wood $29.95

Kaleidoscope Designer paper  132995 $10.95
Island Indigo card stock  122923  $6.95
Crushed Curry card stock  131199  $6.95
Basic Gray card stock  121044  $6.95
Whisper White card stock  100730  $8.50
Island Indigo ink  126986  $5.95
Basic Gray ink  126981  $5.95
Circle Framelits  130911 $26.95
Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder  117335  $7.95
Arrows embossing folder  132187  $7.95
Essentials Wooden elements  132258  $4.95

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Weekly Deals Feb 4th 2014

Calypso Coral 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Canvas Creations Price: $3.95 $2.96	Delicate Doilies Sizzlits Die Price: $21.95 $16.46	From My Heart Price: $39.95 $29.96
Island Indigo 3/4" Chevron Ribbon Price: $8.95 $6.71	Simply Pressed Clay Price: $6.95 $5.21	Soft Sky 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: $6.95 $5.21	Sweetest Ever Valentine's Designer Template - Digital Download Price: $9.95 $5.97

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Super Sunday 64 more cards!!

Carolyn came over to day after church and stamped and punched and helped me make 64 more cards for From Our Hearts.  I hope to get them in the mail before the next snow storm!  Luckily I am working from home Mon-Wed, so will miss the BIG one!  I am done with winter and these cards reflect that.  They are Bright with Flowers and Butterflies and by time these cards reach the Troops to be mailed back we should have a few Flowers and Butterflies of our own to enjoy!  Put your Shades on........
 4 different looks using the Flower from a Hostess set 'Nature's Hello" in the mini catty:

 Daffodil Delight with Pacific Point Flower and some fabric scraps

 Tangerine Tango embossed with the Chevron Embossing folder and Secret Garden Flower and leaves.

 Pacific Point embossed with the Sale-a-Bration Decorative Dots embossing folder.

Elegant Eggplant with the Wildflower Meadow embossing folder and Punched Butterflies.

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Super Sunday Cards for the Troops

I hope to send a big box of cards this week to From Our Hearts!  I have 50 done and hope to make another 100 today while watching all the Football Festivities!  This will keep me busy and my mind off all the snacks I am missing.  I'm making Baked Chicken Wings that Daphne Oz made on The Chew this week and a new salad.  Pears with Spinach and some Heavenly Oils Lemon Olive Oil and Red Apple Vinegar.  Sounds odd, but a great combo and so Healthy!  I hope my gals are not disappointed there will be no Velveeta!! 

Ok back on card track, here is what I have made so far.......

I used paper scraps, Washi tape and Happy Congratulations for the Lanterns and the Sentiment is from Really Good Greetings.  I love how you can change the colors of the lanterns for a totally different look.  I made some Red, White and Blue, so cute!

Ingredients:

Happy Congratulations  133047 Clear $12.95, 133044 Wood $16.95

Really Good Greetings  130333 Clear $14.95,  130330 Wood $18.95

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Sweet Sorbet Card 4

This last card uses Sweet Sorbet with Summer Starfruit!  I have been using Crushed Curry and forgot how much I loved Summer Starfruit and the Flower from Petal Parade looks so good in Summer Starfruit.  This Pattern mimics the Scalloped Border embossing folder.  I love the Basic Black card stock framing the Designer paper.  It makes the other colors POP!!

The card base is Crumb Cake(I am out of Sahara Sand).  The Flowers were stamped in Summer Starfruit ink and punched with the 1 3/8 circle punch and then a 1 1/2 circle punch of Summer Starfruit card stock is layered behind.  Rhinestones add some sparkle and the Sentiment is from Really Good Greetings.

Really Good Greetings
Crumb Cake card stock
Basic Black card stock
Summer Starfruit card stock
Summer Starfruit ink
Sweet Sorbet Designer paper
Petal Parade
Scallops embossing folder
1 1/2 Circle punch
1 3/8 circle punch
Rhinestones

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