Happy New Year's Eve and a video.......

yes a Video....not the long awaited FIRST video I have promised my followers.  Making videos is HARD, I am struggling, I am working on it and hope to WOW you soon.  My Techie skills are that of a 60 year old woman and need updating, oh how I wish there was an APP for that!!

I have a card to share........2018 is coming.......are you ready?  This Sentiment from "Waterfront" says it all!!!

Back to the Video teaser I am sharing today.  I had a RING 2 doorbell installed recently and it has changed my life!!  And quite by accident while scooping snow, I was caught on my Ring 2 Video talking to my cat.  I know......I have finally LOST it!!!.

I was even taking pictures of Snoopy in the Video and not until I saw the Ring spinning on the doorbell did it hit me.....oops we are on Candid Camera on Kathy's front porch!


See for your self:

Snoopy answers

So maybe this has solved my Video problem?  When the weather gets nice, set up a table on the Front porch and let my Ring Doorbell do ALL the work!  I can talk, I can make cards, Snoopy can visit and talk about the project?  It is easy to share......

Really get this Doorbell no joke.  You can see who is at your door 24/7, your Smart phone Notifies you AND you can TALK to the person!!!  EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT HOME!!!!

I purchased mine from QVC and it is installed over my old doorbell and drilled into the stone.....I have a GUY who does this for a small fee if you need some help!

Back to this card......

This is another NEW stamp set in the Occasions Catalog designed by a Million Dollar Demo Connie Heisey!  So easy to make a scene and blend and use colors, create depth and shadows, all with stamps and ink!  Amazing!!!  New products available January 3rd!!

I will be sharing some projects and samples in the next few days to inspire you!  And don't forget to visit me January 6th for a FREE Make & Take and catalog pickup if you did not receive a catalog.  Please rsvp at my website:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net   Or drop me an email and I will get one in the mail to you!!

January classes are also posted on the website, I will be adding a calendar class if there is enough interest.

LAST DAY to shop the Retiring Holiday items!!  Get them before they are gone!


Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Bubble Over Bundle

This a an adorable card using new products we made at Onstage in November.  This Designer Series paper is a FREE Sale-a-bration item with a $50 purchase.  Bubble and Fizz and the colors are:  Basic Gray, Bermuda Bay, Calypso Coral, Lemon Lime Twist and Daffodil Delight!   Beautiful Bright colors for ALL occasion cards,

Here is a video with some more features of this Bundle:
Bubble Over

And here is a close up of this card:

Bubbles were stamped on the Lemon Lime twist background piece and some of the Epoxy Bubble shapes were added coming out of the Bottle top.....FUN, this stamp set is FUN!! 

Perfect for Kids, Men and all your FUN Occasions!  As Carrie said in the video using Vellum gives a Frosted look and using shades of Brown can give a Beer Bottle look if that is what you are going for.  All these products will be available January 3rd!!!

I will be sharing some projects and samples in the next few days to inspire you!  And don't forget to visit me January 6th for a FREE Make & Take and catalog pickup if you did not receive a catalog.  Please rsvp at my website:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net   Or drop me an email and I will get one in the mail to you!!

January classes are also posted on the website, I will be adding a calendar class if there is enough interest.

And there is still time to shop the Retiring Holiday items!!  Get them before they are gone!


Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Panda mania.....

What can I say......last year we had Chickens and this year we have PANDAS!!!  Cute and Adorable Pandas!!  Perfect for Birthdays and so much MORE!!!  The Panda Stamp set can be earned during Sale-a-bration which starts January 3rd-March 31st.  Spend $50 in merchandise during Sale-a-bration and earn FREE stamps. paper, ribbon and more.  RSVP for my Open House January 6th and learn all about this Special time of year!

I started with a Bermuda Bay card base and some of this NEW Gorgeous Birthday paper stack.  I stamped the Panda in Momento Black ink on Whisper White card stock.  Framed in a Lemon Lime Twist mat.

Cut out a Balloon from our NEW Glimmer paper stack, NEW Sequins in Lemon Lime Twist add that extra Bling!!!  I can't share the order numbers until the catalogs go live on January 3rd.  So stay tuned for all the details!!

I will be sharing some projects and samples in the next few days to inspire you!  And don't forget to visit me January 6th for a FREE Make & Take and catalog pickup if you did not receive a catalog.  Please rsvp at my website:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net   Or drop me an email and I will get one in the mail to you!!

January classes are also posted on the website and you can still reserve your STAMPARATUS until Dec. 30th.

And there is still time to shop the Retiring Holiday items!!  Get them before they are gone!


Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Calendar Class?

One of the MANY perks of being a Stampin' Up demonstrator is a Quarterly magazine called Stampin' Success.  This First Quarter of 2018 features Calendar pages.  A PDF file was provided to us and I printed off the year on Whisper White card stock.

The pages include cutting guides to help keep the pages straight and you control the amount of space and how much you want to decorate each page.  I cut mine to measure 5 1/2 x 4 inches.  Take a look at January and February.

I kept things really simple for the first 2 samples, but could easily step them up.  I have not quite figured out how to assemble and make them stand, that is on the agenda for this long weekend coming up.  I'll post again when I complete the calendar.

I love this new Heart Stamp set coming in the Occasions catalog.  I am going to try and use new stamps on every month.  Lots of awesome items coming January 3rd!


I will be sharing some projects and samples in the next few days to inspire you!  And don't forget to visit me January 6th for a FREE Make & Take and catalog pickup if you did not receive a catalog.  Please rsvp at my website:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net   Or drop me an email and I will get one in the mail to you!!

January classes are also posted on the website, I will be adding a calendar class if there is enough interest.

And there is still time to shop the Retiring Holiday items!!  Get them before they are gone!


Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Paper Parade

The Count Down is on.......1 week until the New Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration period begins!!  Next to Christmas, it's the Most Fabulous time of year!!!  January 3rd-March 31st.

I have mailed out many catalogs this year and I hope yours has arrived in the mail box.  But never fear I have some sneak peeks for you and videos to get you ready for some GORGEOUS STUFF!!!

Here is the parade of paper in this new catalog......you will LOVE it all!!

paperparade

I will be sharing some projects and samples in the next 7 days to inspire you!  And don't forget to visit me January 6th for a FREE Make & Take and catalog pickup if you did not receive a catalog.  Please rsvp at my website:  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net   Or drop me an email and I will get one in the mail to you!!

January classes are also posted on the website, I will be adding a calendar class if there is enough interest.  Sample coming tomorrow!!!

And there is still time to shop the Retiring Holiday items!!  Get them before they are gone!

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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December Paper Pumpkin and Reserve your Stamparatus Reminder!!!

Are you ready for from Bright Colors?  The December Paper Pumpkin is called Flora and Flutter.  Bright colors to get your Mojo going!  Here is a screen shot from the video. 

Here is the video to show you all the details of this kit.

Flora and Flutter

Do you have Children, Grandchildren, Nieces or Nephews?  Paper Pumpkin has everything you need to complete projects for only $20.00!!

Subscribe by January 10 to get the January kit which is usually Valentine projects.  Click the Paper Pumpkin link to the right or go to my website and purchase a Subscription.

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The reservation window for the Stamparatus closes December 30th.  Just a few more days to reserve this awesome stamping tool.  www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net to make your reservation.  Your credit card will not be billed until your tool ships.  You will receive an email and be able to add to your order when a shipping date has been assigned.  You tool should be available to ship in March.

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Merry Christmas!!!

This will be the last Christmas card for 2017.   I am so sad that this Night of Bethlehem Bundle is retiring as it is timeless!!  If there is a Religious stamp set you want in your crafting cupboard, this is it!!!

I have been experimenting with the SALT technique and having very mixed results.  I am thinking I need to let my paper sit and marinate and dry naturally....but I want instant results!!  I have used Coarse salt, used my Salt grinder and finally on this sample I used Table Salt.  I still am not getting the halos?  Try, try again right?

I used Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and fresh Fig re-inker.  Placed a drop of ink on a clear block.  Diluted with water with the Aqua painter and then saturated the Water color paper.  Then added salt......not much happened.  So I shook the salt off and dried with the heat tool.

But rewind back to the beginning, first I embossed the sentiment in Versa mark ink and Black embossing powder BEFORE I applied the color to the paper.

Finished the card with  Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla buildings and a Champagne Foil Star.

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

Watercolor paper   122959  $5.00    5  6 X 9 sheets






Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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 Eve Memories

Scrapbooking again today with the Photo Pocket pages.  These are so easy to create a page and blend with your traditional pages.  Traditional pages only hold so many pictures.  I like to start the story with a traditional page and then finish with the Pocket pages.  You can add so many more pictures and get the entire activity preserved for years of enjoyment!

I have tons of photo albums from the past and when my Aunt turned 80 last May she gave me a box of pictures.  She has been sorting thru her many photos and decided to give them to the subjects in the photos.  I must say after looking thru these pictures I was bitten by the scrapbook bug......so here we go Day 2.  I found some Christmas pictures of my Family and added the Merry Music paper cut in 4 X 3 pieces and added to the middle.  The entire verse of Deck the Halls is visible and so fitting with these photos.  I flipped the paper for the Bottom 2 center panels.
 

I tried to separate out anything Christmas and then chose a few Pocket pages.  You can buy Memory cards from Stampin' Up, but today I am going freestyle.   Old Olive 4 X 6 was added behind the smaller photos and used for Journaling.

I stamped the Tree Bulbs and colored with the Blends and Sponged with Daffodil Delight for a GLOW......
I added more Light bulbs across the top of the Christmas Past page.  The opening for these pockets  open at the top so if I find more photos I can easily add them.  The Lights were added on the outside of the pockets with dimensionals.

1 Sheet of Merry Little Christmas paper cut in 3 Strips 4 X 12.  Then 2 cut in half, 4 X 6 and the last strip cut in 3 4 X 4 Squares.  I flipped these over to the Black Stars pattern and added my pictures.

I intended to cut a couple of trees for each side and then was distracted!!  And here is the BACK of this page, ready to load more pictures!!!  And it all coordinates!!

Sorry for the glare....

12 X 12 page protectors   144206  $7.00  12 pages 1 design

Variety pack 12 X 12  144204  $7.50  12 pages 3 each of 4 designs  It looks like my pages may be the old layouts, these pockets do not include any 4X4 squares.  All openings are 4X6 or 3X4.

Merry Music Designer paper  144623  $13.00  24 sheets 4 each of 6 double sided designs  Black and White.

Merry Little Christmas  144621  $11.00

Watts of Occasions  143864  Wood $28.00,   143867  Clear $20.00

Journaling pens  145480  $5.00

If anyone is interested in a scrapbooking class, please leave a comment and I can add a class in the New Year! 

If you LOVE these papers order NOW before they are gone!!!



Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 31st 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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Mittens for Scrapbooking

I have not made a scrapbook page for eons......I have very little to scrapbook......except Snoopy.......and she does not wear MITTENS!!  One advantage of designing your page in advance, is you can take pictures to fit your page......As this page would be perfect for 3 Portrait pictures.  Why do we take most of our pictures in the landscape mode?  All we need to do is turn that phone around!  So keep that in mind next time you take pictures.  Scrapbook pages with both orientations add more interest.

I used 12X12 Whisper White for a traditional layout.  Sponged some Marina Mist Snowflakes and added a Dazzling Diamonds snow drift.  Used the Large Letters to cut the theme and popped up on the page.  I cut a few Snowflakes and Twirls to accent the pictures once they are placed on the page.  3 Portrait Pictures should fit across this page nicely.

I cut and embossed 6 mittens.  Tranquil Tide embossed with the Cable Knit folder.  Berry Burst with a White inner mitten.  Marina Mist with an embossed cuff and a Tree.

Pumpkin Pie embossed with the Quilt top embossing folder.  Lemon Lime Twist embossed with the NEW Sequin folder and a White cuff.  Fresh Fig with a Snowflake and embossed cuff.  So many great embossing and cutting elements in this Bundle to decorate your mittens!!

A few more days to buy these Bundles before they retire!!  No Snow yet but keep this layout in mind for any Winter Adventure!



Smitten Mitten Bundle 146070  $46.75

Snowflake Sentiments Bundle  146052 Wood $54.00,  146053  Clear $46.75

Cable Knit embossing folder  143537  $10.00   6x6

Quilt Top embossing folder  144687  $8.50   6x6

We still carry Scrapbook supplies.  Check out page 191-193 of the Big Catalog for your page protectors and a few albums.  And don't forget about our 12X12 Designer paper for your scrapbook layouts!

Merry Little Christmas  for those Rustic layouts   144621  $11.00

Merry Music 144623 $13.00 for 24 Sheets.  Perfect for Choir Concerts, Church events, Caroling and Decking the Halls!

Christmas Around the World 144629  $11.00 for ALL your Christmas traditions, even baking!

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 23rd 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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Smitten Mitten

This card is not your traditional Holiday colors......but this is NOT a Christmas card!  It could be a card for your 1 true love, a Birthday card, a Winter party invitation....I could go on, but won't!

I used a Whisper White card base and a strip of Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper at the bottom edge.  Stamped some random Snowflakes in Marina Mist ink.  Cut Mittens in Marina Mist, Perfect Plum and Lemon Lime Twist.  Used Embossing folders Cable Knit and a NEW folder Sequins coming January 3rd.

The Tree was cut from Garden Green and stamped with Marina Mist.  A sequin and Silver Foil swirl were added for texture.  Snowflakes and swirls were cut with the Snowflake Sentiments bundle.

The other side of the card shows off the NEW Sequin embossing folder.  I am still trying to decide if  I prefer the innie or outie of this folder.  I used the innie this time and filled a few with rhinestones.  I love the cuff created with the embossing piece and framelit in the Mitten Bundle. 

Only a few more days to get these bundles before they retire for good.


Smitten Mitten Bundle 146070  $46.75

Snowflake Sentiments  Bundle  146052 Wood $54.00,   146053 Clear $46.75

Cable Knit embossing folder

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper  135315  $5.00    2   12X12 sheets

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 23rd 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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Red Wine Christmas

 Here is my Red Wine Christmas card.  The Real Red striped paper from Christmas Around the World on a Real Red card base.  A Gold Foil Snowflake and more coloring with the Clear Wink of Stella.  I love the FONT in these Sentiments!

I used the Stitched Ovals to cut out the Focal Wine Bottle.  I stamped and snipped out some Holly on Garden Green and the Sentiment on Real Red.  Tried coloring a Rhinestone in Real Red, but not in love with this.  I need to add some Real Red under the Rhinestone for a better look!

And here is what I have found at Kohl's, many more Tree Ornaments, but this is the one I chose to give my Wine Drinking Friends!  And some cute Kitchen towels.

Half Full   144996 Wood $30.00,   144999 Clear $22.00

Christmas Around the World paper  144629 $11.00

Foil Snowflakes  144642   $6.00     6 Gold, 6 Silver

Wink of Stella  141897 Clear $8.00

DID YOU KNOW......you can use your Clear Wink of Stella Brush like an Aqua Painter?  Pick up color from your ink pads, Layer over Colored pencils or Markers!  Add that SHIMMER to everything!!

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 23rd 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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Wine and Sparkle

I do LOVE this Wine stamp set and will be using it for MANY Occasions.  A Couple more Holiday cards today for a few Friends I work with.  I found some adorable Wine ornaments and kitchen towels for a sweet gift.

On this first card I used Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper, Champagne and Silver Foil and Year of Cheer designer paper.  BLINDING!!  I colored the Wine bottle with  Blends and Gold Wink of Stella.

The Snowflakes are stunning from the Snowflake Sentiments Bundle and cut so easy with your Big Shot out of the Foil paper.  Remember to lay the Framelit long ways on the platform and roll back and forth several times to cut thru.

On this card I used the Snowflake pattern of Year of Cheer paper, Gold Glimmer paper and a Silver Snowflake behind the Wine glasses.  Again Blends and Gold Wink of Stella used for the coloring.

Mixing all these Metallics really makes Beautiful cards!! 


Snowflake Sentiments  Bundle   146052  Wood $54.00,   146053 Clear $46.75 

Half Full  144996 Wood $30.00,   144999 Clear $22.00

Year of Cheer Designer paper   144640  $13.00

Foil Snowflakes   144642  $6.00   12 Gold, 12 Silver 

Gold Glimmer paper   133719  $5.00   2  12X12 sheets

Dazzling Diamonds Glimmer paper  135315  $5.00   2  12X12 sheets

Champagne foil   144748  $4.00    2   12X12  sheets

Silver Foil  132178   $4.00    2  12X12 sheets

Use this HOSTESS  code  SVGKP2V2 .  This Hostess Code will close Dec 23rd 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