Mint Macaron

I love this color, it reminds me of Sage Shadow which was my go to color when I joined Stampin' Up 7 years ago.  But it has retired and now Mint Macaron comes along and brings back fond memories!  A bit lighter, and a bit greener, but lovely none the less!

This card is a mash up of many things, old and new!  I have been imagining Watermelon slices with "Work of Art" for many moons, not sure I am in love with this result.  But you've got to start somewhere and Watermelon Wonder and Mint Macaron were inspiring me to give it a try.  And the little seed like stamp from the Ronald McDonald stamp set "Sprinkles of Life" seemed to fit in my plans.  (They are actually rain drops)
I used new ribbon, the Boho Chic embossing folder.  New envelope paper and of course the new IN Color ink.  Circle punches were used to punch the slices.

Watermelon Wonder ink  138325  $6.50
Mint Macaron ink  138326  $6.50
Envelope paper  138312  $6.00
Watermelon Lace ribbon  138425  $6.00
Boho Chic embossing folder  138286  $7.50
Sprinkles of Life  139971  $21.00


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June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

Paper Pumpkin Special Sign Up by June 10th and May Kit

The Fine Print:

• For new subscribers only.
• Available for month-to-month subscriptions, not prepaid subscriptions.
• Discount applied to one kit per month for the first two months of a new subscription. After the first two months, the price for each month's kit will go to the regular price: $19.95.
• Your customers need to visit  https://mypaperpumpkin.com/?demoid=2040958 to join.
• Enter the Promo Code, SAVE50 when you sign up.
• New subscribers must join by Wednesday, June 10, 2015; 11:50 PM (MT).

Here are samples from the May kit.  6 cards and 4 Gift bags.  These bags are awesome!  One great perk of being a member is you can buy PAST kits.  Order them with your regular merchandise, see the available past kits at:   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Some are the full kit, others are re-fills and do not come with the stamps and ink spots.

These projects are so simple and would be great for Children to assemble and use for their Friends and the endless Birthday parties they attend!  

Bohemian Borders and Envelope

This Bohemian Border Stamp set will have endless possibilities.  Matching Washi tape was applied to Whisper White paper and then flagged with the new Banner punch.  The matching Embossing folder really pops on BlackBerry Bliss card stock.

 Individual diamonds were hand cut and added to the background.

Look at all the Borders that come in this stamp set!

Ingredients:

Black Berry Bliss ink and card stock
Pool Party ink

New items coming June 2nd:

Bohemian Borders  138938  $17.00  Photopolymer
Bohemian Borders Tape  138386  (3 rolls)  $5.00
Boho Chic embossing folder  138286  $7.50


The new Hostess code is  YZQ776MR.   Please use this code at checkout.
Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net The Occasions catty runs until June 2nd.
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This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.

June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

Ronald McDonald House Set and Punch

Here are more new items paired with the Tree Builder punch and RMH stamp set! Cherry on Top Designer Series paper stack and Washi tape.  The Ice Cream Cone was stamped in Tip Top Taupe and cut out.  The Ice cream scoops were stamped in Hello Honey with Watermelon Wonder sprinkles and punched with the Tree Builder punch.

I love the colors in this paper stack.  Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Cucumber Crush, Hello Honey, Pool Party, Tip Top Taupe and Watermelon Wonder.  The Washi tape was added to Whisper White paper and then cut with the Bitty Banners Framelits.  Love how it makes a background for the Sentiment cut with the smaller Framelit!

Ingredients:

Bitty Banner Framelits  129267  $15.00
Pool Party card stock
Bermuda Bay ink
Hello Honey ink

New Items coming June 2nd.
Ronald McDonald House Sprinkles of Life  139971 $21.00
Tree Builder Punch  138295  $18.00
Cherry on Top Paper stack (new size 6X6)  138443 $8.00
Cherry on Top Washi tape  (5 rolls) 138384  $8.00
Watermelon Wonder card stock and ink
Tip Top Taupe ink

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This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.  June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

You've Got This IN color!!

This Stamp set caught my eye with the Background grunge.  Love it and such a simple card that can carry any sentiment or Occasion and color combo.  A Stamp set you can use over and over again!

Watermelon Wonder is this fabulous new IN Color!  The mat and ink splotch give such a great Splash of color.  The Flower and Sentiment were stamped in Momento Black.  The sentiment is cut out with a Chalk Talk Framelit.


Ingredients:

You've Got This  Wood  139572 $39.00,  Clear 139575 $28.00
Watermelon ink and cardstock

Available June 2nd!!


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This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.  June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

Weekly Deals Tuesday May 26th

AQUAMARINE COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	BIRTHDAY BASH DESIGNER WASHI SHEETS Price: $9.95 $7.46	BUILD A BOUQUET PROJECT KIT Price: $24.95 $18.71
HELLO HONEY 5/8" (1.6 CM) QUILTED COTTON RIBBON Price: $6.95 $5.21	LARGE KRAFT GRID JOURNAL Price: $3.95 $2.96	PAINTED BLOOMS COTTON TWINE Price: $6.95 $5.21
PAINTED BLOOMS DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $10.95 $8.21	SWEET DREAMS DESIGNER BUTTONS Price: $5.95 $4.46	YELLOW CITRUS COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46

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If you are having issues with online ordering please contact me. (816)806-4087. If your order is over $150, do NOT use the Hostess code, you will qualify for your own Hostess Benefits!!! Or email me your order and I will add it to the group order.
This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.  June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

Ronald McDonald meets Garden

The Ronald McDonald House stamp set is a must have this year. Buying this set makes a Donation to Ronald McDonald House and you get the cutest stamp set ever!  The matching punch makes it even easier to make these shapes pop off your projects.
First up I combined the Images and punch shapes with the Hand Picked Framelits and From the Garden stamp set.  The stamp set is not carrying over, so if you love these Garden sentiments, grab them this week before they are gone.

Pear Pizzazz is the card base and Painted Blooms Designer paper is the background.  The Basket is stamped with Early Expresso ink on Crumb cake card stock and cut out by hand.  (This image also serves as a cupcake bottom).  The Flowers and greenery is punched out with the Cloud Shape.  (This shape also mimics Cupcake tops, Ice Cream scoops and Clouds!  This Builder punch is amazing!!  Tree trunks, branch, bird, apple, rain drops and the Cloud image.  Tons of cute sentiments!

Ingredients:

Hand Picked/From the Garden Bundle  138862  $33.75  Photopolymer

Painted Blooms Designer Paper  137784  $10.95
Pear Pizzazz card stock
Assorted Markers

New Items coming June 2nd.
Ronald McDonald House Sprinkles of Life 139971 $21.00
Tree Builder Punch  138295  $18.00



The new Hostess code is  YZQ776MR.   Please use this code at checkout.
Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net The Occasions catty runs until June 2nd.
If you are having issues with online ordering please contact me. (816)806-4087. If your order is over $150, do NOT use the Hostess code, you will qualify for your own Hostess Benefits!!! Or email me your order and I will add it to the group order.
This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.  June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

In Color Samples

I must say the IN colors were a bit much when I first saw them unveiled, but as I used them on these Bookmarks, I have learned to LOVE them.  And as they dry the tone softens and the Lace Ribbon is fabulous!!  I sprinkled a few of the Flowers around so you can see these new embellishments.  The New Catalog will be available online June 2nd, OR attend my Open House Retired Sale May 30th  9am-4pm and pick up your own copy.
Please RSVP at my website. www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Watermelon Wonder, Mint Macaron, Cucumber Crush, Tip Top Taupe and Delightful Dijon.

The Lace trim is so pretty and soft.  I also used a new Alphabet set and Banner punch to flag the end of the Bookmark.

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Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net The Occasions catty runs until June 2nd.
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This Hostess code YZQ776MR will close Tuesday June 2nd at 10AM.  June 2nd will be a very BUSY day as the New Catalog launches, Weekly Deals and the end of The Occasions Catty and Big Catty.  I will be adding a new Hostess Code June 2nd early in the AM for all NEW catty orders which will close June 13th at 6pm.

Mustache Man

I cannot believe this Framelit is retiring and this is the first time I have used my mustache!  I will be keeping mine, so if you want one order before they are gone!

I had to do another Pinwheel fold and love how this turned out.  Guy Greetings again, the perfect set for all your Guy cards.  I also use Apothecary Accents Framelits for the Pistachio Pudding background behind the Gray Mustache.  Love this paper and the pale colors.  This paper would make a great Tie pattern.

 Added a Car and Sentiment with some grunge around the edges.

Ingredients:

Guy Greetings  Wood 138825  $51.95,  Clear 138825  $38.95,  Photopolymer 137178  $25.95

Mustache Framelits  133741  $7.95   $3.98!!!on SALE!!
Apothecary Accents Framelits  127003  $24.95  Retiring........................................

Confetti Celebration Designer Series Paper  133692  $10.95  Retiring...............................

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Soft Shoe

I used Grandpa on this card because every Grandpa I know wears a Plaid shirt and this Plaid reminded me of my Grandpa!  The sentiment is placed together on the same block and stamped with Early Expresso ink.  The row of shoes was also stamped with Early Expresso ink.  So easy to do with
Photopolymer stamps.  You can see what you are doing!

I used Deco Labels Framelits and a Real Red Button tied with Linen Thread.

Ingredients:

Guy Greetings  Wood 138825  $51.95,  Clear 138825  $38.95,  Photopolymer 137178  $25.95

Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper stack  137780  $6.95

Sahara Sand card stock
Early Expresso card stock and ink
Deco Labels Framelits
Brights Buttons

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Tool Time

This card is for the Handy Man in your life.  I love how there are Sentiments for the outside and inside!

You can see the inner sentiment in the set below.

Ingredients:
Guy Greetings  Wood 138825  $51.95,  Clear 138825  $38.95,  Photopolymer 137178  $25.95

Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper stack  137780  $6.95

Smoky Slate card stock and ink
Deco Labels Framelits

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Vintage Blurred

Old Cars are a very Manly Look and this Blurred look really makes a Great Man card!  I used Smoky Slate and a Plaid pattern from Adventure Bound paper stack.  Island Indigo in the Sentiment pulls the color from the Plaid.  The Plaid is embossed with the Argyle enbossing folder.

Your choice of Sentiments can make this card for MANY Occasions!

Ingredients:

Guy Greetings  Wood 138825  $51.95,  Clear 138825  $38.95,  Photopolymer 137178  $25.95

Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper stack  137780  $6.95

Smoky Slate card stock and ink
Island Indigo card stock and ink

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Weekly Deals Tuesday May 19th

BIRTHDAY BASH SPECIALTY DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $12.95 $9.71	BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL CLEAR-MOUNT STAMP SET Price: $24.95 $18.71	CHALKBOARD PAPER Price: $7.95 $5.96
MARITIME DESIGNER SERIES PAPER Price: $10.95 $8.21	ROSE CORAL COLORBOX CHALK INK PAD Price: $5.95 $4.46	SPRING FLOWERS TEXTURED IMPRESSIONS EMBOSSING FOLDER Price: $7.95 $5.96
STACKED WITH LOVE DESIGNER SERIES PAPER STACK Price: $6.95 $5.21	STACKED WITH LOVE DESIGNER WASHI TAPE Price: $4.95 $3.71

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Manly Cards Week

Father's Day is a few weeks away and before I get busy with New Catalog sneak peaks I wanted to devote a week to Manly cards.  Guy Greetings will be my focus and the Adventure Bound paper stack.  Both Manly and good for Birthdays, Congrats and Occasions other than Father's Day.  This stamp set covers ALL Occasions and will be a great addition to your stamp collection.
Lots of stamps and DO NOT be afraid of Photopolymer!!  I chose Photopolymer for this set and I love it!!

Guy Greetings  Wood 138825  $51.95,  Clear 138825  $38.95,  Photopolymer 137178  $25.95

Adventure Bound Designer Series Paper stack  137780  $6.95

Smoky Slate card stock and ink
Lost Lagoon card stock
Island Indigo ink
Circle Framelits
Bitty Banner Framelits

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Royal Down.....

One of by BEST Ticket seller buddies had a Hip replaced last week and here is the card our group is sending to him.  Randy was a teacher and coach for many years, now enjoying retirement and selling tickets at the Royals.  Love this guy and had to have lots of Royal embellishments!  But our little Koala stamp worked perfectly and the Baseball covered up that Girly Flower!

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Painted Petals Pinwheel

Ok last one until I make the next batch!  This Painted Petals dsp in the Occasions catty is to die for and hard to cut up, but this pattern spoke to me and Dawn used this pattern also.  Another Belly Band with some stamping and a Flower embellishment.  Love these cards!  Once you make one you will be hooked!  And no stamping inside because I could not bear to cover up that luscious paper!

SU double-sided dsp is the BEST and the patterns coordinate so well making these cards is a perfect way to show them off!!

The Belly band is Pear Pizzazz cut 1 X 11.  The circles were stamped in Pear Pizzazz  Thank you in Rich Razzleberry from the stamp set Painted petals.  Fold and score loosely and adhere with Fast Fuse allowing the Band to slip easily off the card.  The Flower from Petal Potpourri is stamped in Rich Razzleberry and punched with the matching Flower Medallion punch.

Ingredients:

Painted Blooms dsp  137784  $10.95  Retiring*******

Pear Pizzazz card stock and ink

Rich Razzleberry ink

Painted Petals  138819 Wood $32.95,  138822 Clear $24.95,  137146  Photopolymer $23.95 Retiring*****

Petal Potpourri and Flower Medallion Punch bundle  Wood 138876 $37.95,  Clear 138877 $31.25 Stamps and PUNCH!! 

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