STAMP OUT HUNGER 352 cards Delivered!

I did not reach my goal of 500 cards, but came close.  262 Christmas cards and 90 Just Because cards, Harvester's was very happy to receive my Donation.  Here are a few examples of the cards:

Christmas cards

For You cards in Bright Colors!

And here is the line up of easy cards made with retired Designer paper and some punched elements!

I will be holding several Harvester's events in 2018.  Save your leftover Christmas cards for this worthy cause. 
A BIG Thanks to AMY for helping me to finish that last 50 cards.  3 days of card making can really be a pain in the NECK!!  My craft room still smells like Ben Gay!!!

Use this HOSTESS  code   SVGKP2V2.  This Hostess Code will close DEC. 16th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

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Back to Bethlehem

This stamp set is STUNNING and I can't make enough cards to showcase the Beauty of this Bundle!!

I used the Year of Cheer Specialty paper for the backgound on this card.  Maybe a little flashy, but the city scene of Bethlehem really pops on this backgound.  This paper is gorgeous and I regret not cutting into it sooner.  Still time to order for Christmas.  This will also make great New Years cards and the Matching stamp set has Wedding Sentiments!!  And these metallic papers will make lovely Wedding cards!

I cut the Star from Silver Foil, the City from Smoky Slate.  Then stamped the city in Basic Gray.  Cut some Vellum and also stamped the city to add some shadow.

On this Night of Navy Beauty I used a Whisper White Oval to Highlight part of the Scene.  Stamped the sentiment and a few Smoky Slate stars.  A Vellum city is in the background and a Dazzling Diamonds Star.

More Stars stamped on the Night of Navy card base,

Night in Bethlehem Bundle  146043 Wood $54.75,   146044  Clear $47.50

Year of Cheer Specialty paper  144640  $13.00

Vellum  101856  $8.00   20 8 1/2 X 11 sheets.



Use this HOSTESS  code   SVGKP2V2.  This Hostess Code will close Dec 16th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

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Christmas Tear and Turn Technique

I was inspired by a Fall OnStage swap and had not done this technique forever.  If you do not want to worry about covering up the torn edge, cut your paper at 3 1/4 and then turn the remaining 2 inches to expose the other pattern.  This works with almost every Stampin' Up designer paper.....that is
COORDINATION!!!

I went with a Stitched Circle for the Sentiment to go along with the Wreath and Peppermint circular theme on these paper patterns.  Year of Cheer stamps add the Texture and the JOY!

This Nutcracker pattern is the cutest and flips to a lovely Plaid.   I used another Stitched Circle of Garden Green and JOY>

And finally a Be Merry paper card with some sparkling ribbon and the new Label punch.

You can mix and match patterns and make really quick cards using this technique!

Christmas Around the World Designer paper   144629   $11.00

Be Merry Designer paper  144111   $11.00

Cheers to the Years 144925 Wood $25.00,   144928  Clear $18.00

Use this HOSTESS  code   SVGKP2V2.  This Hostess Code will close DEC 16th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

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Online Extravaganza Continues with a 1 DAY FLASH SALE!!!

The ONE DAY FLASH SALE starts 11/27 at Midnight MT., FREE SHIPPING on your orders Monday 11/27 ONLY!!!!!  So order any of your Holiday needs or supplies on 11/27 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!

I will leave the Hostess code open until 6pm the 27th.  Use the Hostess code and get NEW product samples in your Thank you card from Me!!

Take advantage of this FREE SHIPPING to order your supplies and any Holiday items!!  Check out the Clearance Rack for some ONsale goodies!


Use this HOSTESS  code   EMAKKB96.  This Hostess Code will close Nov. 27th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Christmas Trees

You all know how I am about trees.....they speak to me!  Love to watch them bloom and even shed their Fall Beauty.  Love the Structure of a Bare Winter tree and the Smell and Texture of an Evergreen.  The Wind blowing thru the branches and the Snow falling on Cedars in the Wnter!  Awwww makes me want to take a walk!!!

Today is the last day to get anything off the Extravaganza list, sale ends at 11:59 pm MT.


The ONE DAY FLASH SALE starts 11/27 at Midnight MT., FREE SHIPPING on your orders Monday 11/27 ONLY!!!!!  So order any of your Holiday needs or supplies on 11/27 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!

I will leave the Hostess code open until 6pm the 27th.  Use the Hostess code and get NEW product samples in your Thank You card from Me!!

I stamped directly to a background of Merry Music Designer Specialty paper.  This is a 3 step stamp, even 4 if you want to add the lights, or Snow.  I used Always Artichoke and Wild Wasabi inks with Early Expresso, all on a Wild wasabi card base.

I love how the song verses still show thru the stamping.  Beautiful Sentiments in this set and the Gold Snowflake and Champagne Foil add just the right amount of Elegance to this card.

Ingredients:


Season Like Christmas  144860  $17.00

Merry Music Specialty Designer paper  144623  $13.00  24 12X12 Sheets 4 sheets of 6 double sided designs!!

Foil Snowflakes  144642  $6.00  12 Gold, 12 Silver

Champagne Foil   144748  $4.00   2  12X12 sheets

The ONE DAY FLASH SALE starts 11/27 at Midnight MT., FREE SHIPPING on your orders Monday 11/27 ONLY!!!!!  So order any of your Holiday needs or supplies on 11/27 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!

I will leave the Hostess code open until 6pm the 27th.  Use the Hostess code and get NEW product samples in your Thank you card from Me!!

Use this HOSTESS  code  EMAKKB96 .  This Hostess Code will close Nov 27th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Quilting Christmas

Here is my First Christmas Quilt card and this time I added the adorable Spool of Thread and Needle!  These Framelits are so realistic and the Wood paper.......Love it!  Embossed with the Quilt Top Folder.  Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Whisper White card stock.

And Thanks to a tip from my Stamp a Stacker Kelly.....no need to cut the patterned paper, just Build the Quilt Block on top of the Patterned Paper.  Thanks Kelly for this GREAT TIP!!!  The Cherry Cobbler Pieces were cut and added over the Patterned paper. Background is embossed with the Quilt Top embossing folder.

And a Close up of the Spool with Baker's twine and a Silver Foil Needle!  Save those foil scraps for small things like this needle or snowflakes!


Ingredients:

Christmas Quilt Bundle  146026  $45.75

Quilt Top Textured embossing folder  144687  $8.50

Be Merry Designer paper  144111  $11.00

And here is the Online Extravaganza List in case you missed it!  Plan your shopping wisely!  Stamps are NO LONGER ON SALE, but the rest of the list is good until 11:59pm MT Nov. 26th.

Extravaganza List

The ONE DAY FLASH SALE starts 11/27 at Midnight MT., FREE SHIPPING on your orders Monday 11/27 ONLY!!!!!  So order any of your Holiday needs or supplies on 11/27 and get FREE SHIPPING!!!

I will leave the Hostess code open until 6pm the 27th.  Use the Hostess code and get NEW product samples in your Thank you card from Me!!

Use this HOSTESS  code   EMAKKB96.  This Hostess Code will close Nov. 27th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Sweaters Day 2

My coloring continued on these Sweaters and I also added the Cable Knit Embossing Folder which is On Sale during the ONline Extravaganza November 20-26th!

Real Red Card base with a Cable strip across the card.  I stamped the Sweater in Momento Black then used Markers to just color the Light Bulbs.  Layering Squares cut out the Sweater and the Real Red and Garden Green Squares.

The sentiment was stamped in Momento and the Real Red ribbon was tied around the card.

This Sweater is so Adorable and I used my Old Blends to color the very tiny images!  Notice those Glimmer Snowflakes!!!  And this Greeting from Years of Cheer stamped in Real Red fit nicely in the Whisper White Oval, backed with another Layering Oval in Real Red.

Wild Wasabi card base and Cable Knit embossing on the Quilted Christmas 6X6 paper stack give this Sweater some Style!


Christmas Sweaters  144893  Wood $27.00,  144896 Clear $19.00

Layering Squares Framelits    141708  $35.00

Layering Ovals Framelits  141706  $35.00

Cable Knit Embossing folder  143537  $10.00  On Sale for $9.00 during Extravaganza 11/20-26.

Real Red 1/8 Solid Ribbon  144631 $7.00  10 yards

Quilted Christmas 6X6 paper stack  144617 $9.00

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper  135315  $5.00   2  12X12 Sheets

And here is the Online Extravaganza List in case you missed it!  Plan your shopping wisely!  Stamps are NO LONGER ON SALE but the rest of the LIST is on sale until 11:59 MT Nov. 26th.

Extravaganza List



Use this HOSTESS  code   EMAKKB96.  This Hostess Code will close Nov. 27th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing all My Dear Friends and Family a Blessed Thanksgiving!! 

I have been seeing all kinds of Wreath Cards using the Leaf punch.  Here is my version.......

I used The Wood Textures paper as a Background and a Swirly Bird Circle in Early Expresso as the Wreath Frame.  Not sure I really needed this, but it is under there.....

For the leaves I punched Champagne Foil, Stamped Crumb Cake on Crumb Cake and Cajun Craze on Cajun Craze for some Texture on the leaves.  Punching is SO FAST!!

I use Tombow to glue down the inner circle of the Wreath, then added Tombow to the stem of each leaf and tucked them into the outer circle.  Layered the leaves around the wreath and then added a Frayed Burlap Bow.  Let your imagination choose your favorite colors and even make a Christmas Version!!

Ingredients: 

Painted Harvest Bundle with Leaf Punch  146021  $33.25  A Christmas card coming soon with this stamp set!

Champagne Foil Sheets  144748  $4.00  2  12X12 sheets

Wood Texture paper stack  144177  $10.00

5/8 Burlap ribbon  141487  $7.00

And here is the Online Extravaganza List in case you missed it!  Plan your shopping wisely!  Stamps are no longer ON SALE but the rest of the list continues until Nov. 26th at 11:59pm MT.

Extravaganza List

Use this HOSTESS  code   EMAKKB96.  This Hostess Code will close Nov. 27th at 6pm.

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 220-223 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.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Don't forget my STAMP OUT HUNGER event is Friday 10-6pm.  Help me make Holiday cards for Harvester's.