Halloween Week Day 2

Today's card uses the AWESOME Spider Web Doilies.  Use the whole doily or decorate a corner.  They are very affordable 24 for $4.50 item 139622 on page 47.  I used the BUNDLE "Among the Branches stamp set and Woodland" embossing folder to create this SPOOKY card.  I love how this stamp set covers all the seasons and all the little items you can add to you trees after you emboss!

I love this embossing folder and I drug the Smoky Slate ink pad over the NON raised side, so the ink would fill in between the trees.  I had no idea the ink would also fill in the Birch look of the trees.  BONUS!  I then stamped the Bird and spooky eyes.  The Sentiment was stamped on Tangelo Twist and I love the grungy look and popped on top of the Spider web doily.  I inked the edges of the Smoky Slate card stock and popped up the entire panel on a Smoky Slate card base.

Among the Branches/Woodland embossing folder BUNDLE  140872 $21.50 Photopolymer  page 39

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Halloween Week with a Pumpkin Peek

Ok so we have seen some Christmas, now time for some Spooky stuff and Pumpkins and such.
The new Holiday catty has some beautiful stuff and I have not purchased it ALL, so take a good look at some of the other whimsical items available when the catty goes live September 1st.  Great kids set and matching framelits!

Here is another BUNDLE that covers all the seasons!  The main focus of this set is the Snow Globe look, but on page 41, the Pumpkin Card is what led me to this Bundle.  And the Ballerina adds yet another occasion to this stamp set.

Sparkly Seasons + Seasonal Framelits  140863  $45.00 Photopolymer page 40.  I ended up using a sentiment from "Cheer All Year"  139839 $25.00  Photopolymer page 6, backed with BLACK Glimmer paper  139605 $5.00 page 47.

The pumpkin was stamped with Tangerine Tango ink on Tangelo Twist card stock.  A 2 1/2 inch circle was punched out of Pear Pizzazz card stock.  I added some leaves from My convention Prize stamp set "A Little Something" and the Pumpkin Stem, then ran it thru the Big Shot with the Woodland Textured embossing folder  6X6  139673 $8.50 page 39.
A snip of Linen Thread and Happy Haunting Washi tape 139622 $4.50 page 47 finish the look!

You could easily make this a shaker card.  I'll save that for another day!

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Silent Night

Ok, so what do you think so far of the new catty Holiday offerings?  I have saved my favorite for last and I saw a BEACH card made with the Sleigh Ride Edgelits, can't wait to copy and share that card.

Page 12 shows several great samples using this Bundle of "Jingle All the Way stamps and Sleigh Ride Edgelits"  And such a GREAT PRICE!   Wood Mount 140861 $34.00,  Clear Mount 140862  $29.75!!!  Stamps and Edgelits!!  Available to order September 1st.

This card is super simple and if creating landscapes and curves has been an issue for you, your problems are solved!!  These edgelits can make curves for all your needs, just cut off the trees, houses or sleigh.  My Glimmer paper curve is an example of "just the curve".  I could not find my Dazzling Diamonds glimmer paper, that would make better snow!  But the Silver is still pretty. 
And notice the new Wood Snowflake embellishment and the Iced Rhinestone!!!  And of course the "go to" winter embossing folder "Softly Falling".  And the Sentiments in this stamp set are curved to fit your curves.  Stampin' Up! has hit this one out of the PARK!!! 

I embossed the Night of Navy panel and then adhered the House curve, then the glimmer curve and lastly popped up the Sleigh curve.  Then popped up the entire panel on a Whisper White card base. 

More new stuff you want to check out:

Softly Falling embossing folder 6X6  139672  $8.50     page 24
Iced Rhinestones  139637  $5.00       page 24
Snowflake Elements  139638  $6.00    page 23

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Merry Wreath

Last Years Wreath stamp set,  which is still available in the Yearly catty on page 72 is a two step stamping type of stamp set.  The NEW catty "Peaceful Wreath" is more a coloring stamp set.  The images beg to be colored and I used my watercolor tool to color in the Mossy Meadow and a Real Red Marker to add the Berries.  Oh and the Framelits from last year fit this set perfectly!!  WIN WIN!!

I also used another new Embossing folder "Boughs and Berries" to give the Real Red mat some texture.  Merry is cut in Mossy Meadow using the NEW "Christmas Greetings" thinlet dies and the NEW Fine Tip Glue Pen.

You only need a little of this new glue.  You can see a bit of shiney behind my greeting....too much glue, it comes out fast!

Here is the unopened bottle.  You do need to remove a seal, by opening the bottom cap.  But then move up to the white cap......see below.

The White cap holds the needle that will keep your glue tip open.  Insert the needle in the tip to close your glue.

New Holiday merchandise will be posted with the page numbers.  The catalog will go live September 1st.  Regular catalog items are posted after the stars.

Peaceful Wreath  139794 $16.00  Photopolymer    page 21
Christmas Greetings Thinlets  139659  $17.00   page 34
Boughs & Berries embossing folder  139671 $7.50  page 30
Home for Christmas Enamel dots 140536  $4.00   page 9
Fine Tip Glue pen  138309 $7.00  page 43
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 Wonderful Wreath Framelits  135851  $25.00
Real Red card stock
Mossy Meadow card stock
Pearls



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Warm Wishes, Winter Wishes......

This Stamp set is all Woodsy and Warm!  I love the Samples on page 13 of the catty but had a Bag and card in mind so went my own way.  The Skates begged to be cut out, but my embossing left a bit to be desired.  I thought I grabbed White embossing powder, but instead grabbed Peppermint scented from a few years ago and created a mess instead.  But went with it cause I was on a time crunch so imagine these skates looking better!  I love how the Bag turned out and notice that Snowflake embellishment on the TAG!  I also added some dazzling details on the Season of Cheer designer paper pattern. 

 The main part of the Gift bag, another 8 pack for under $5!

 And here is the Tag tied with Crumb Cake striped ribbon and that adorable Wood Snowflake!

And the matching card.  I should have moved my sled over a bit so I had room for 2 Skis.  One needs 2 skis to ski......don't ya think!  I stamped those in Early Express, on Early Expresso card stock.  The 3X 3 piece of dsp is mounted on a 31/4 X 31/4 piece of Crumb Cake.  Dazzling Details is hard to see but it really sparkles and the Skates are tied with the new Silver Cord.

New catty items have a page number, all items below the starred line are from the yearly catalog.

Winter Wishes   139742 Wood $25.00,  139745 Clear $18.00  Page 13
Season of Cheer paper  139590  $11.00   Page 29
Silver Cording trim  139620  $5.00  Page 24
Snowflake Elements  139638  $6.00  Page 23
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Whisper White, Early Expresso and Crumb Cake card stock
Early Expresso ink, Mossy Meadow ink, Tip Top Taupe ink
Whisper White craft ink
Scalloped Tag Topper punch  133324 $23.00
Crumb Cake Striped ribbon  134553 $9.00


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Delicate Ornaments

This Bundle is amazing, I know many of you have the Ornament bundle from a year ago, but the detail on this Bundle will make you want this too!  And I did not have any trouble using my regular magnetic plate and cutting plates.  A few pokes with the poker and even this glitter paper was easy to use.  The Opposite page in the catty shows the new Precision Plate for the Big Shot and intricate dies like this, but I forgot and had already cranked thru with no problem!

I paired a Lost Lagoon card base and Sentiment with Soft Sky Ornaments.  The Ornaments were stamped and spritzed with water on Water color paper for a Soft effect.  A Solid Soft sky ornament was cut and then a Silver Glimmer paper Ornament was popped up over it.  Smoky Slate ornament tops and then a Silver Foil Ornament top and new Silver cord on the focal ornament.  I added some embossed Silver branches. 

I will put page numbers by the New Holiday catty items available September 1st.  Items below the stars are from the yearly catalog.

Embellished Ornament Stamps and Delicate Ornament Thinlet Dies Bundle  page 15
Wood Stamps  140856  $48.25
Clear Stamps  140857  $41.50
Silver Cording trim 139620 $5.00  page 24
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Silver Glimmer paper 135314 $5.00
Silver Foil sheets 132178 $4.00
Lost Lagoon card stock and ink
Soft Sky ink
Smoky Slate ink
Versamark
Silver embossing powder

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Weekly Deals Tuesday August 25th

Here are the Weekly deals.  I will close this HOSTESS code Thursday August 27th and OPEN a new Hostess code at Midnight September 1st for the New Holiday Catty.  Remember if your NEW catty order is $150 or more DO NOT use the Hostess code as you will qualify for your own party and Hostess benefits. 

Eclectic Paper-Piercing Pack Price: $8.00 $6.00	Gold Glimmer Paper Price: $5.00 $3.75	Pansy Punch Price: $16.00 $12.00
Silver Stampin' Glitter Price: $4.00 $3.00	Sweetheart Punch Price: $16.00 $12.00	Very Vanilla 5/8" Satin Ribbon Price: $7.00 $5.25

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Skipped Sunday? GASP!

How did I do that....do I lose my daily blogging status if I miss a day?  I had such a great day yesterday.  4 stampers at Stamp a Stack, A Royals WIN, Grass cut and laundry caught up.  So what happened?  I forgot, quite simply forgot!

So today you get a 2 fer, yes a Christmas card and a Bag featuring a NEW Holiday stamp set available September 1st from the NEW Holiday catalog.  I am having a Make & Take and Catty pick up next Sunday August 30th 12-4 so please rsvp at my website and come get your copy!

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One of my stampers yesterday piled up a stack of new stamp sets and wanted me to use these first. 
I am happy to say I have completed that challenge so this week you are in for a treat of Holiday cards all week.  Christmas in August.....and then I will revert back to Halloween/Fall next week with a Christmas card thrown in here and there.  It is never to early to start your Christmas cards and this catty has bundles and kits that will get you there in no time!

First up the elusive Cardinal!  Love this set and the sentiments!  The Red Pom Pom trim and 1/8 Striped ribbon really make this bag a cutie!  I give neighbors candy every year and I think this will be my go to bag.  I picked up an 8 pack at Walmart for about $5, so that is a very economical gift bag!

I also used the Softly Falling embossing folder.   And added some branches on the inside with the sentiment.

This stamp set is intended to have a Watercolor look, but I did take my black marker and darken the Joyful.  Using a well inked stamp pad will give you the best results with this stamp set.

I will list the NEW catty supplies with page numbers.  Items below the starred line are from the Yearly catalog.

Joyful Season  139770 Photopolymer $21.00   Page 29
Red Pop Pom trim  139617  $6.00  Page 9
1/8 Striped Ribbon  139615 $8.00  2 rolls 1 Red, 1Green!!  Page 32
Softly Falling embossing folder 6X6  139672  $8.50  Page 24
Archival Black ink  140931  $7.00  Page 19
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Whisper White card stock, Real Red card Stock.
Real Red ink
Crushed Curry marker for Beak

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A Fox, a Bear and a Rabbit.....

Here is more critters from the Fall product Suite in the NEW Holiday catalog.  Love all the paper and the Stamps in this set "Thankful Forest Friends".  I did not use any of the paper because I grabbed Very Vanilla card stock and the paper has a white background.  BUT I did use the new "Woodland Textured embossing folder" and the Matching stamp set.  "Among the Branches".  This comes in a bundle you don't want to miss!  Christmas, Halloween and Fall Sentiments.  Beautiful!

I love how these trees pop off the paper and being able to add leaves is awesome!  My Bunny is a bit faint, my crumb cake needs re-inked! 
I'll make a Spooky version tomorrow!  September 1st and you can order these goodies.  Save the date and rsvp for my Catty Pick up on Sunday August 30th!

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Art.......My latest Painting.....

I never would have imagined I could paint?  My Brother was an awesome painter and I have serveral of his paintings.  This is my second dabble in ART on canvas and when we made this reservation way back before Convention a Wednesday night seemed so far off.  But it was tonight and a Coca Cola helped me stay awake and get this Masterpeice finished!  I saw this company in an ad on facebook and this painting spoke to me and my color palette, so we signed up!  Plus a way to celebrate Amy's Birthday actually close to her Birthday in August.  We usually make her celebrate in February when we take our yearly trip. 
Grapes and Paints off 95th and Meltcalf.  Instructor was very good and fun, if we could have only gotten one lady to SHUT up it would have been a perfect evening!  But maybe I just needed some wine, then I would have needed a chauffeur to drive me home!

 My Trees are a bit square?  This was harder than it looked! 

 I started off strong, backgrounds are pretty easy!

Anytime spent with these two friends is AWESOME!! 

More sneak peaks and stamping coming this weekend....stay tuned........


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All it takes is a TOAD......

Remember that Toads Adorable card from convention?  That Toad is the reason I took another look at "You're Sublime" and added this set to my order.  This little flower wheel barrow begged to be colored and I finally cleared my table and made a card!  I also used a few NEW HOLIDAY catalog items on this card. 

 

 This new embossing folder is called Softly Falling and is 6X6 so you can actually use it on a landscape card and it will look like snow falling.  I used it the opposite way to add some depth to this Daffodil Delight card base.  The Wheel Barrow was stamped on Water Color paper and colored with the aqua painters and ink from the lid of the stamp pads.  Soft Sky, Smoky Slate, Crumb Cake, Tangerine Tango, Daffodil Delight, Delightful Dijon, Perfect Plum and Rich Razzleberry.  Mounted on a Soft Sky mat and a smidge of the NEW "Into the Woods" 3/8 inch cotton ribbon.  Yummy ribbon, only in Rich Razzleberry, but when you see this suite of FALL products you will want it all.  More to come stay tuned!  Once I start to color it is hard to stop!

 

You're Sublime  138732 $27.00 Wood,  139309 Clear $19.00

 And here are the other images, ready to pop on a card!

 

 

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August Paper Pumpkin has arrived!!

Sorry it looks like I set this for the wrong date and you got a preview of the video.  I have been so tired and have finally made some cards tonight.  SO re-run with some samples ......

Here is the latest kit from My Paper Pumpkin!  Another very cute kit!! You can still JOIN and get 2 kits HALF OFF!!  Join by September 10th and enter the promo code HALF OFF2.  Use the link on the side bar under Paper Pumpkin!!

Here is the video:

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And here are 2 samples I made.  Perfect for a cute gift with a matching card!  These go together quick and all you need is some adhesive and you are ready to assemble.  This kit comes with dimensionals and score tape for the middle of the flower.

 My sentiment smudged a bit, I forgot to let it have a moment to dry.  The ink spot with this kit is the Whisper White craft ink.  What a handy little spot to have so you can ink from the top!

And here is the adorable box.  No adhesive needed, scored and ready to fold!  I used a dimensional to hold the ribbon together.  This flower is adorable and since the stamps are photopolymer you can line them up on the block for precise stamping!

You can still get 2 months HALF OFF2!  Join by September 10th and you can enjoy this monthly craft escape with me for 1/2 the price in September and October!  Use the link on the sidebar to Join Paper Pumpkin!

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Weekly Deals Tuesday August 18th

Here are this weeks deals:

Basic Black Baker's Twine Price: $3.00 $2.25	Bow Builder Punch Price: $18.00 $13.50	Envelope Punch Board Price: $20.00 $15.00
Gold 5/8" Satin Ribbon Price: $7.00 $5.25	Tiny Triangles Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.50 $5.63	Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons Price: $6.00 $4.50 The new Hostess code is  6PXDQUVK.   Please use this code at checkout. Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net 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!!!

Manly Cards

I promise I am going to stamp tomorrow and be ready to post my own creations on Wednesday.  I worked Sunday at the Royals from 10 AM to 8 PM.  I am exhausted and can't seem to think when I get home.  A 10 day homestand takes all my energy!  I have 2, yes 2 boxes of new Holiday product ready to go and all I have done is put the stamp sets together.  So I am ready to stamp and will get my groove on Monday night! 

 I love how this card uses the background stamp "It's Wild" to create this kelp background!  139430 Wood $20.00,  139565 Clear $15.00 
The Fish is from "By the Tide"  131910 Wood $28.00,  129120 Clear $20.00.

 This Dino card is adorable!!  Love the colors!  "No Bones About It"  138756 $26.00 Photopolymer

 I do not have this set, but lots of manly options.  "The Wilderness Awaits"  138962 Wood $25.00
139365 Clear $18.00

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Christmas swap bags.....I forgot I had pictures!

My room mate at convention was in a few organized swaps and one was gift bags!  These are so awesome!  I had to share with you.  I will be putting a gift bag class on the calendar, so watch for this in early November!

 Sorry for the yellow tinge to these pictures.  But isn't this Black stunning?  I need to figure out how to make these folds and hold a class.  Everyday Chic Designer paper  138445 $11.00 
Sassy Salutations  132070 Wood $24.00,  126707 Clear $18.00

 Here is a cute bag using the Tree punch.  Festival of Trees 135059 $16.00  Punch  135859 $18.00

 New In Color Mint Macaron and the Wreath make a beautiful bag!
Wondrous Wreath Bundle 137624 $43.25

And this Wreath made with leaves from our Vintage Leaves stamp set and Framelits! 
Vintage Leaves Bundle 140235 $43.25

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Another Peek.......

Next up is a sample of some of the products from the "Home for Christmas" Suite of products.  Very retro 1960's feel to this suite of products.  This was actually a project we made at Convention.  We cut Santa out of the "Home for Christmas" designer paper.  There is also a pattern with a Bambi type deer as well as the Red Diagonal stripe and Pool Party dots in this project.  The Very Vanilla subtle stripes ribbon is Beautiful and the Buttons make the perfect accent for this card front.  There is Real Red Pom pom trim, and enamel dots in Real Red, Mossy Meadow and Very Vanilla. 

This floor decal lead us to this class and the trees and house represent a stamp from the stamp set and this Font is used for the sentiments!

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Sneak Peeks start NOW!!

Let's start with Christmas!  A little cool weather would be nice about now!  One of the first projects in the catalog is the "You & Yours Shaker Cards kit.  For only $24 you get product to make 18 Holiday shaker cards.  You can purchase the additional Stamp set for $16 or use stamps you may already have. 
I have been working the Royals and actually made these cards while sitting in the chair watching the game.  No Stamping, but you can do that when you come to class.  These cards will be a Stamp A Stack option.  And you will want a kit of your very own!  Perfect to make with your Children or Grand Children!

The 3rd shape is a Tree, there is an Ornament Hanger, Stars, Sentiments and a Woodland scene is this stamp set.  Sequins, Stars and Chunky Glitter for the shaker material!  Save the date to pick up your catalog and SEE all these new Holiday products.  Sunday August 30th 12-4pm.

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