Friday, August 31, 2018

Bonus Days and Color Your Season LAST DAY!!

August Specials are coming to an end, LAST DAY to grab this Bundle!!  Last Day to Earn $5 Bonus Bucks with a $50 order!!


Color Your Season  149893  Wood $77.25,   149894 Clear $64.75   Stamps and Framelits for ALL Seasons!


NEW Assortment of  Water color Pencils  149014  $12.50 
* 10 pencils in Stampin' Up! colors: Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy



August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00




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 226-229 of the new 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.



Thursday, August 30, 2018

Matching Holiday Bags

Have you always dreamed of  Color Coordinated Holiday packaging under your tree?  Well YOU CAN DO IT!!  "Under the Mistletoe" Paper is perfect for this project.  Buy some Red or Green Foil paper for larger packages and then make GIFT Bags with this paper!!  Your Tree will be STUNNING!!  And you can start NOW!!  This paper is in the Annual catalog!!



I made 4 Large bags and 4 small, and have 2 sheets of paper left.  Retired ribbon was used for the handles.  The Plaid patterns give a more Masculine feel and the Deer are so cute!!  Plenty of Pointsettias and other patterns for ALL your Gift giving!!


I love how the  Cuff on the bag shows off the reverse pattern.  The Large Bag is 3 inches wide X 7 inches high.   I did tweak a bag ( the one with the ornaments) for a Taller bag 2 1/2 X 7 1/2.  You can adjust the size to fit your contents!!


For $11.00 I can make 6 Large bags using 2 sheets per bag of 12 X 12 paper.  OR cut down to 6 X 6 and make 2 small bags per sheet.  Mix and match the patterns and fold over the cuff for different looks.  BUT they all coordinate and will look so great under the TREE!!  Large bags are perfect for Books, Homemade Treats , Socks and so much more.  Small bags will hold Gift Cards, Jewelry, nail polish, Beauty products and Candy.  Use the Squares of paper left over to layer on Full Size cards and Gift tags!




Here are my 2 leftover full pieces.  Colors in this paper are Early Expresso, Night of Navy, Old Olive, Real Red, Shaded Spruce and Whisper White. 

USE your paper......make Bags and Matching cards!  See the measurements and instructions on these BLOG posts.
12X12 Bag,   6X6 Bag

Under the Mistletoe Designer paper  146921  $11.00




August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Retirement Bag and Card

One of my Good Friends at the REAL job is retiring this month and I had to make a Bag for her also.  This Nature's Poem Designer paper is PERFECT for Fall and pairs well with so many stamp sets.


I used Blackberry Bliss card stock and inks for the sentiment.  Half Full is an awesome stamp set if you are a Wine drinker and even has Christmas sentiments!  I used the Stamparatus and hinge stamping to get nice even lines of Wine Glasses.


Retired ribbon on the card and as Bag Handles.  Here is a peek inside the bad, with our Double sided paper the inside is as pretty as the outside!!



USE your paper......make Bags and Matching cards!  See the measurements and instructions on these BLOG posts.
12X12 Bag,   6X6 Bag

Half Full  144996 Wood $30.00,  144999 Clear $22.00

Nature's Poem designer paper  146338  $11.00


August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

**Paper Pumpkin  Sign up by August 10th to get Half Off your first month.  Use Code BLOOM0818 and click on the link at the top right of this Blog post.  NEW subscribers only.

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 19 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Tuesday, August 28, 2018

A BAG for ALL Occasions!

Sorry MIA for a few days again, Royals games and Celebrating a couple Ladies in MY life!  A Birthday and a Retirement.  And I can't help myself but I make a Gift Bag and a matching card.  First up the Birthday.....retired paper paired with the Dandelion Wishes stamp set.



Calypso Coral card base and Retired Specialty paper with some Silver accents.  I was hesitant to stamp on this paper but LOVE the result!  And added Clear Faceted Gems for the dandelion centers.  I stamped inside the card also and added a Gem, but had written my message so keeping that private.


Here is a look at the bag with the reverse side of the paper.  Bright and Birthday and wanted you to see how much this bag can hold.  2 Books and a Ancestry DNA kit.  What better time to trace your Roots than on your Birthday?  The scraps from the bag corners are the focal point of the card!  The sentiment is popped up over the seam of the 2 scraps.


Dandelion Wishes 146744 Wood $28.00,  146747 Clear $20.00


Faceted Gems Clear  144142 $5.00


USE your paper......make Bags and Matching cards!  See the measurements and instructions on these BLOG posts.
12X12 Bag,   6X6 Bag


August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

**Paper Pumpkin  Sign up by August 10th to get Half Off your first month.  Use Code BLOOM0818 and click on the link at the top right of this Blog post.  NEW subscribers only.

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 19 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 226-229 of the new 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.




Friday, August 24, 2018

Gray Granite Neutral

Today's cards pairs Gray Granite with Pool Party.  LOVE this color combo and can see some Holiday cards using Gray Granite as a Neutral.  


I had a Butterfly OOPS and used the Stained Glass bundle to add a Large Butterfly to cover.
Then added some sequins for some texture.  LOVE this stamp set!!




Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer


Pool Party card stock  122924  $8.50
Gray Granite ink  147118  $7.50

August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.











Thursday, August 23, 2018

Tone on Tone

TWO cards today using Tone on Tone stamping and Showcasing Sentiments in the Enjoy Life stamp set.  So versatile and perfect for making quick cards!



Grapefruit Grove ink, card base and ribbon.  The Sentiment was cut out with Stitched Oval Framelits.


Same stamp using Melon Mambo on Melon Mambo.



No embellishments except the Bird and Sentiment stamped in Black.  Using the Stamparatus allows you to get total saturation on your solid images and Sentiments!!


USE colors in your craft room and see what you can create Tone on Tone!!

Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer

Grapefruit Grove card stock   146972  $8.50
Grapefruit Grove ink  147142  $7.50
Grapefruit Grove ribbon   146954  $6.00
Melon Mambo card stock   115320  $8.50
Melon Mambo ink   147051  $7.50

August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Wake UP!

This Bicycle is so cute!!  And makes adorable cards and I can see Scrapbook pages with this set for your Kids and Grand kids.


Pool Party card base and Pool Party mat.  I used the Stamparatus for the grass and the Hinge stamping technique.  How did I live without my STAMPARATUS!!  I sponged the background and then popped up a So Saffron Sun.
The Sentiment is stamped on Whisper White and flagged.


Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer


Stamping Sponges   141337  $3.50  3 sponges   Cut them in 6-8 pieces,  make one for each color!






August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Enjoy Today

Wow Monday was awesome!  And this card kind of embodies that feeling!  Same sentiment and inspired by a card sample in the catalog.  Only I used a So Saffron card base and ink.



I used the Stamparatus to get the FULL saturation of the black ink.  Then Sponged with So Saffron and Mango Melody.  The sentiment was stamped and then flagged with the Banner Triple punch.



Great Inspirational Stamp set!


Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer


Banner Triple Punch  138292  $23.00


August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Sunday, August 19, 2018

Color Your Season!

Only a few days left to order this bundle.  Great Framelits, Stamps and NEW Watercolor Pencils!!  AND get a $5 Bonus coupon to use in September if you SPEND $50 in August!!  Get a jump on your Holiday cards!   Check out all the products in this offer at my website.

www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net




Blended Seasons  2 Stamp Sets and Framelits!!  149893 Wood $77.25,  149894 Clear $64.75





149014  Colored Pencils  $12.50


Balmy Blue, Cajun Craze, Cherry Cobbler, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Night of Navy


August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.




Petal Pink Sky

The sentiment on this card is EVERYTHING!!  Simple card for ANY occasion and something to think of everyday!  I grabbed the Sponges and Flirty Flamingo and Gorgeous Grape inks for a subtle sunset.  I used the Stamparatus and moved 2 hinges to get the field of flowers.


I used the Stamparatus for the Bird and Butterflies to get good saturation.  Sequins add some sparkle and the Sentiment is popped up.



Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer


Basic Adhesive backed Sequins  146933  $7.00




August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 30 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Saturday, August 18, 2018

Meet and Greet

I had the privilege om Wednesday to meet out NEW District Demo Manager Chad Williams!  Chad made several stops in Kansas City to meet demonstrators from all levels and listen to our feedback.  What a Great Lunch at Jack Stack right across the street from my work.  He even brought a "Make & Take"!


It's been a long homestand at the Royals, will be back to regular Blog posts tomorrow.  I owe some Thank yous and a PRIZE to a customer.  Time to get back in the Stampin' GROOVE!! 

August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 19 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 226-229 of the new 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.



Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Water Lily Reflection 2

Another reverse Designer paper and MORE Inspiration.  This time I chose a Blueberry Bushel card base to bring out that same color in the Designer paper.  I stamped some Lilypads in the same ink color for a bit of a background.


I stamped another Sentiment from Enjoy Life and cut out with a Circle Framelit and backed with a Balmy Blue Circle.  Blueberry Bushel ribbon and another Lilypad colored and cut out with Framelits.
Lilypad Lake is a MUST HAVE stamp bundle!!



I colored this water lily with Lovely Lipstick, Soft Seafoam and Balmy Blue using Blender pens.  Squeeze the ink pad to form a pool of ink inside the lid and COLOR!! 

More Pictures from Powell Garden.......look at this reflection!!





Love this place, if you have never been........time to GO!!!

Enjoy Life  148190  $25.00  Photopolymer

Lilypad Lake  148365 $51.25 Wood,   148366 $44.00 Clear



Garden Impressions 6X6 designer paper 146289 $11.00


Blueberry Bushel card stock 146968  $8.50
Lovely Lipstick ink  147140  $7.50
Balmy Blue ink  147105  $7.50
Soft Seafoam ink 147102  $7.50
Blender pens  102845  $12.00  3 pens
Blueberry Bushel ribbon 146950  $6.00




August Specials! 

*Bonus Days  Spend $50 get a $5 Bonus Coupon to Spend in September!

***If you missed buying your Stamparatus in July, there is still time and in August spend $1 more and EARN $5 Bonus $$ to spend in September!!

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

****I have 3 events scheduled in August, RSVP at my website.

Use this HOSTESS code Q6K4TGBD .  This Hostess Code will close Aug 19 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 226-229 of the new 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.