New Year, New Stamps!!

Here is another one of my Favorites from the New Occasions Catty...... Going Places......a Fabulous Masculine stamp set and matching products for all your Manly cards and MORE!! 

I had to get my thumb in the pictures to tilt the card so you could see this AWESOME new embossing folder......World Traveler!!  I used another color of the SAB paper "Perfectly Artistic" for the background.  I love this muted, marbled paper for quick and easy back grounds.  Your Embossing pops on this paper!  Some Linen Thread, Lost Lagoon card base and Soft Sky with this sentiment make this card a winner!! More Great Sentiments in this Stamp set coming January 5th!!

Going Global   140745 Wood $27.00,  140748 Clear $19.00
World Traveler embossing folder  138289 $7.50
Perfectly Artistic 12X12 paper 141021  FREE with $50 purchase
Coming January 5th............................................................................................................................

Lost Lagoon Card stock
Soft Sky card stock
Washi Label punch 138296 $18.00
Linen Thread 104199 $4.50

Starting January 5th, Spend $50 and earn a FREE Sale-a-bration product.  Need a brochure?  Come to my Open house Saturday January 2nd.  RSVP at my shopping site below!! Or email me and I can send you a copy.  kswanson46@comcast.net


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is W996Q9N9.    
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 179-181 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Here Comes the Sun!!

I have tired my hardest to do the Sun Burst technique with paper strips and never really achieved the look I was going after.......well no more worry we have a Framelit!!  Yes we do and this is just one option for this versatile die!! 

I used a pattern from the "Cherry On Top" Paper stack for my Sun Beams.  Trimmed to fit my Whisper White card front.  I did not buy the matching stamp set as I wanted to ink up "Ray of Sunshine" from the Big catalog.  Sentiments that fit in a 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 circle punch will fit on the center of your Sunburst.  I added a punch of Crushed Curry from the Flower Medallion punch for more Sunshine!!

Ingredients:

Sunburst Die  140617  $29.00  Coming January 5th
Cherry on Top paper stack  138443 $8.00  48 6X6 sheets  24 designs!!
Flower Medallion punch   137417 $18.00
Ray of Sunshine  Wood 134339 $28.00,  Clear 134210 $20.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday December 29th

Amazing Birthday Wood-Mount Stamp Set Price: $29.00 $21.75	Bermuda Bay Baker's Twine Price: $3.00 $2.25	Fun Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folders Price: $8.50 $6.38
Ornate Tag Topper Punch Price: $23.00 $17.25

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Brrrrr, Winter is Here!!

I have so enjoyed this wonderful weather, but I think Winter has arrived, and only 2 months and a few days until Spring will be coming our way!!  The Occasions Catalog starts January 5th and the beautiful samples and products will have you singing with the birds welcoming Spring!

In the next few weeks I will be sharing cards and projects from the Occasions catty and the
Sale-a-bration Brochure!  Awesome products and if you spend $50 you get one SAB item FREE!!  My Open House is Saturday January 2nd.  Please stop by between and 10 and 2 for a Make N Take. pick up your catalogs and shop specials on Retired Products!!

Here is my first card using Rose Wonder and the Matching Rose Garden Framelits.  Item 140804 $49.25 for the Bundle. 
Beautiful and endless possibilities with this stamp set.  Tons of sentiments in a beautiful font!!  I will be able to share stamp set pictures January 5th and the Catty will be Online live that day also for you to view.

I did not need wax paper for this framelit, cut like butter thru our Thick White card stock!!  And love the Framelit perfect for so many Sentiments!  I sponged the Rose with Blushing Bride ink and the Leaves with Pear Pizzazz.  The Designer paper is a FREE Sale-a-Bration item!!  Perfectly Artistic, 12 12X12 sheets. 


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Merry Christmas My Friends!!

This card has been in the works for quite some time and finally on it's way with the mailman!

Merry Christmas Everyone!!   Enjoy your Holidays!



The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

The BIG Chill!

Here is my final version of my Royal's card.  Love the Chilly Penguin with the stocking hat! 
I sponged some Blue on the Glimmer Paper Pom Pom and added a layer of Glimmer paper for some more bling..  This set has so many possibilities and it is carrying over so you can still order this bundle. 

Christmas cards are DONE!!  I seemed to be way behind this year, such a nice feeling to be finished! 

Ingredients:

Snow Place/Snow Friends Bundle  140844 $45.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday December 22nd

More items have been added to the Year End Sale, More PAST Paper Pumpkin kits and here are the Weekly Deals:

Be The Star Wood-Mount Stamp Set Price: $29.00 $21.75	Color Me Irresistible Specialty Designer Series Paper Price: $13.00 $9.75	Daffodil Delight 1/4" Cotton Ribbon Price: $6.00 $4.50
Silver Glimmer Paper Price: $5.00 $3.75

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Baby Steps......

I have made lots of progress on my little Blogging Break.  My Christmas cards are made and mailed.  Candy made and delivered, this was a tough one!  My first batch of Cashew Brittle was sticky.....so into the trash after I almost pulled out a tooth convincing my self it was OK?  Really, I was going to give this to mainly Senior citizens so not an option! 

Royals Girls lunch, Check.  20 bags of leaves on the curb last Friday, about 10 more to go........
Went to Church on Sunday!!  Hallelujah!!  It's been quite a while!

Such simple decorations, but so beautiful.  The lights changed colors with the songs and Sermon. 
We were all handed a candle as we entered and to end the Service Pastor Dennis lit his candle then lit 4 others and soon the entire congregation was aglow!  Beautiful!  Wanted to take a picture, but did NOT want to start a fire!! 

And one of my Proudest moments of this break.......I enrolled in a Deep Water Aerobics class starting January 4th!!  Baby Steps....hoping after this 8 week class, 2 days a week I will be ready to go to 24 Hour fitness and get back in shape, so I feel better and can BE better!!

I added January and February classes to the website today and plan to get busy with new samples this week.  Occasions catty and Sale-a-bration starts January 5th.

So stay tuned, I'm back....almost....

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   I will close this Hostess Code Wednesday December 30th. 
If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

December Paper Pumpkin Calendar

Mine has not arrived yet, but this is so stinking cute!!  So nice to have a calendar handy on your desk.   Or use these as Birthday cards and Circle the Birthdate on the calendar.  Enjoy the video.....

https://youtu.be/BgLsUo7Pz7Y

My Christmas cards are almost finished and making candy tomorrow night, so hope to break into the new Box of goodies and play this weekend!!  Stay tuned.......


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday Dec. 15th

Christmas cards almost done, 1 batch of candy made and it is not my finest!!  My candy recipes need COLD Dry weather........not the case here in Missouri!! 

No Power this morning, so late getting this posted!  Happy Tuesday!! 

Cherry On Top Cotton Paper Assortment Price: $7.00 $5.25	Handpicked Framelits Dies Price: $25.00 $18.75	Pretty Petals Designer Series Paper Stack Price: $8.00 $6.00
Tag A Bag Accessory Pack

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Limo Lights....................

Here are some treats I made for out Limo Lights tour.  Pretty easy if you have a Curvy Keepsake die.  I will give you the location of the instructions. 
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/C161/  Splitcoast is a great resource for oodles of ideas if you have never been there, go check it out!

And here they are sitting on the table at Houlihans.  We had a great time, our driver was a bit lost!  But Heather got him back on track and to the Plaza. 

They almost look like they are glowing!

Our Selfie....love these gals!


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Year End Sale!!

To see the products on sale go to my website under SHOP.  Discounted prices are shown there.  Lots of GREAT DEALS!!!

www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Chillin' in KC

My First attempt with the Snow Place/Snow Friends Bundle.  Why did I wait so long to order this set?  Whimsey has always been a struggle for me, but this first card went together pretty quick so I can see many more mixin' and matchin' these adorable Snow Men and Penguin.

Snow Place stamps/Snow Friends Framelits Bundle  140844  $45.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday December 8th and a Year end sale coming Dec. 10th?

That's all I know about the sale.  Watch for a posting here with all the details on the 10th!!!

Bitty Banners Framelits Dies Price: $15.00 $11.25	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks Price: $3.00 $2.25	Iced Rhinestone Embellishments Price: $5.00 $3.75
Precision Base Plate Price: $25.00 $18.75

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Something's Gotta Give........

This time of year always brings a time of refection for me and I have been struggling with how my Stampin' Up business would progress or NOT progress.   Happily I am not quitting SU and placed a NEW product order last night, this crafty habit is hard to kick!!  But I will be changing a few things.

I have been blogging for 2+ years.  I am very aware that I will not be the next Mega Demo due to my blogging expertise!!  And Videos.......well I still hope to master that, but again it takes TIME.  I have to get my Life back, exercise, take care of myself, so everyday blogging is over.......unless I get a crafty boost and have oodles to share!

BUT the BIG change is/was.......the Hostess Benefits and that my friends has affected us ALL. And it is out of my Control, So I am making a few changes in my Blogging Schedule and Hostess Code..   

I will still post Weekly Deals and any other Stampin' Up promotions.  I will still use a HOSTESS code, but let's face it folks the orders have not been pouring in and I have been unable to share any Hostess benefits with you gals for the past 2 months.  For me to spend $50 plus dollars to up the order for $15 in benefits is just crazy, So this is one of the big changes. 

From NOW on ANY Online order will get a THANK YOU card from me and a little something to use in your crafty endeavors.   I hope this does not deter you from using me as your Demo!!  I know there is tons of Shiny New Competition out there with Blog Candy, Prizes, Coupons and Bells and Whistles to grab your attention.  I am so grateful for ALL of you and your support in my 7 years as a Demo and hope to be around 7 more at least!!

Sale-a-Bration is coming in January so you may want to save up for a party of your very own, a Book party or GASP.....a HOME party.  Yes I still do those!!  The new Occasions Catalog is full of inspiring new products and the Sale-a-bration items are the BEST ever!  I will still hold classes and Stamp A Stacks, so sign up, bring friends and lets keep crafting!!

Watch my calendar for the next Catalog pick up and Open house coming soon!

And here are 2 more Royals cards I made this weekend.  Still striving for that perfect card for some of my Baseball Friends.   I finally broke down and ordered the SNOW PLACE bundle because it was speaking to me in ROYAL tongues.  It should arrive Wednesday with my New Shiny Catty stuff.  First thing I am making is a Snowman card.  Cause these are cute, but they are not it.....yet!!

Everything Eleanor Swooshes and Softly Falling embossing folder make a nice Winter Background.

Flurry of Wishes Flakes and Softly Falling embossing folder on this cute guy.  I do love the Washi tape scarf.  Tear a piece of Washi tape about 3 inches long.  Fold in half length wise(sticks to itself to form a long narrow piece), tie a knot, fringe the ends.  Attach with a glue dot.

Are your Christmas cards made yet?  This Weather makes me think I have plenty of time, but Santa is right around the corner.........

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

That Negative Ornament!!

Did you think I forgot?  Lost this piece of paper?  How could I let this Beauty go to waste.  Here is how this all got started......cutting a simple Ornament shape out of a 5 1/4 X 4 piece of Whisper White card stock.   Next...stamp your sentiment and then use the Woodland embossing folder to add the Birch Trees as a back gound.  This folder is amazing and I love how it pops on White card stock.

Next emboss a 4 3/4 X 3 1/2 piece of Pool Party card stock with the Softly Falling embossing folder.  Position this piece under your cut out and lightly trace the bottom half of your ornament.  These lines will help you place your Glimmer Paper pieces.  The Ornament top is cut from Silver Foil and the Snow Flakes were stamped in Pool Party and punched.

All popped up on Crumb Cake card stock.  Love this color combo!!

Ingredients:

Delicate Ornaments thinlits  $139667 $29.00 or check out the BUNDLE for matching stamps

Woodland Embossing folder  139673  $8.50
Softly Falling embossing folder

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX  .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

More Winter Wonderland paper

Here is the other card I made using a Snowflake pattern for the Winter Wonderland Designer paper.  Gold and Black is so impressive in person!

I used the Sleigh Ride edgelits to create the Trees in Gold Foil and Houses in Whisper White.  Layered over the Winter Wonderland Snowflakes pattern.  Gold Cord and a Snowflake embellish this card.
These edgelits are very easy to use, but a hint is to make sure your cutting plates are as flat as possible.  Run your cardstock back and forth in the Big Shot to insure cutting all the way thru your cardstock.  Pick out any leftover paper before using again.  If you are having issues it may be time to replace those cutting plates!!!

Ingredients:

Jingle All the Way/Sleigh Ride Edgelits Bundle  140861 Wood $34.00,  140862 Clear $29.75

Winter Wonderland Designer paper  139588 $13.00

Gold Cord Trim  139618 $5.00

Snowflake Embellishments  139638 $6.00

Cutting Plates  113475  $11.00

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  JRDQ3ZVX .   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday December 1st

And here are this weeks deals:

Go Wild Designer Series Paper Stack Price: $8.00 $6.00	Gold Glimmer Paper Price: $5.00 $3.75	Happy Heart Textured Impressions Embossing Folder Price: $7.50 $5.63
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad Price: $6.50 $4.88

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is JRDQ3ZVX.   If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on page 51 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net