August Thank you cards are getting mailed today! I used a New Background stamp called Etched Autumn.
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Etched Autumn Thank You….
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Farmhouse Florals
I’ve had a long week and failed to get much crafting done, but luckily I had a NEW Paper Pumpkin kit! So 9 new cards for the Rack at Independence Uptown Market for Saturday 8/23. Come check out the market. 8-1pm.
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Day off!!!!
I’m taking this Saturday off 8/16! I’ve been catching up in the yard and making Halloween items.
Friday, August 8, 2025
Embossed Designer Paper….
I found a Designer Paper pattern that gives Sunflowers a new look! Toadstool Garden has 8 sheets of this paper pattern. And it’s On Sale in the Last Chance section while supplies last! Item 164942 $10.
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These cards will be on the Rack tomorrow at Independence Uptown Market. 8-1pm
I will not be at the Market next Saturday 8/16.
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Inked Sunflower cards
I only made 2 finished cards…..because my Craft room is still locked!! So my color choices are very limited as my card stock is all neatly filed in my craft room!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Inked Embossing Technique
I have been meaning to ink up the Sunflower 3D embossing folder and show you how a little bit of ink can give a WOW factor! Especially with the Two tone card stock. Here are the just embossed images…..
Friday, August 1, 2025
New Birthday Cards!
I made 15 new Birthday cards for Market today 8/2! I used the Memory cards and matching Paper with different Sentiments. A few Snarky and the rest traditional. Check out the Wildflower Birthday 12x12 Specialty Paper 164591 $16.50 on my website. This paper coordinates well with the Memory cards!
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Another Memory card layer with a Tag Die cut. Not 29 Anymore for the Snarky Sentiment.
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Not 29 Anymore……
This snarky stamp set is available in Online Exclusives. Not 29 Anymore. 166182 $20.00
Loved pairing it with the Celebration Expressions Memories and More card pack! 165307 $10.00 36 3x4 cards, 18 4x6 cards.
These cards will be on the Racks this Saturday 8/2 at Independence Uptown Market. Looking forward to the cooler weather. Come shop local!! 8-1pm
Friday, July 25, 2025
Independence Uptown Market 7/26
New cards on the Rack today at the Independence Uptown Market 8-1pm. Come on out and shop local! Lots of great vendors and Fresh produce!
Thursday, July 24, 2025
Last Day of Free Shipping!!
My Paper Pumpkin kit arrived “Sweeter with You”Here is the first card I made using this kit. There are 8 cards with 4 designs in this kit. I am adding my own card bases so I will get 16 cards from this kit!
Shop these cards at Independence Uptown Market. Saturday 8-1pm.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Free Shipping 7/23-25!!!
Friday, July 18, 2025
Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin
There’s nothing like a whimsical card and a sweet message to brighten someone’s day! The Farmhouse Florals Paper Pumpkin Kit brings a playful twist to classic florals, with gorgeous hand-painted blooms tucked into delightfully unexpected places. 💛🌻
This all-inclusive kit comes with everything you need, including:
💐 Printed card bases
💐 Coordinating envelopes
💐 Precut paper pieces
💐 Linen thread
And the charm doesn’t stop there! This kit also comes with a free additional stamp set, so you’ll get TWO stamp sets this month!
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Find all the Paper Pumpkin kits at my website:
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Sweet & Spooky kit
Is it too early to think Halloween? The Sweet & Spooky kit is in the new kit release and mine arrived yesterday! I quickly assembled the 15 boxes and LOVE them! The box is 2 1/2 x 5 tapering in at 3 1/2. And can easily hold a Gift card, treats, cash and more!
Everything you need is in this kit. Pre-stamped tags, banners, twine, stars, paper clips and adhesive tear n tape and dimensionals. 166229. $21.00. There are also more Halloween items in the Online Exclusives, so check them out! Shop 24/7: KathySwanson.stampinup.net
I will NOT be at the Independence Uptown Market this Saturday 7/19. Come see me 7/26 for NEW cards on the rack!
Friday, July 11, 2025
Sunflowers many ways…
I embossed quite a few Sunflowers on Two tone Pumpkin Pie, White and Darling Duckling card stock Notice the Two Tone Pumpkin Pie has a bit of white showing….love this look and the Embossed panel is the Lighter tone accented with the Darker card base and Circle for the sentiment. Last day to get 20% off Two Tone card stock. Shop at KathySwanson.stampinup.net
Thursday, July 10, 2025
Two Tone cardstock
Two-Tone Cardstock isn’t just for scrapbooking (though it’s amazing for that!). With a darker and lighter shade, plus a white core, it’s perfect for:
⭐️ Layering die cuts
⭐️ Tearing for texture
⭐️ Embossing and distressing
⭐️ Ink blending and stamping
⭐️ Creating contrast with just one sheet
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Blending Brush Sunflower
Yesterday I showed you the Sunflower embossing folder on White and Pumpkin Pie card stock. I dug out a Blending Brush and added Darling Ducking, Granny Apple Green, Crumb Cake and Pebble Path inks to the image.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Two tone cardstock sale!!!
Stampin’ Up! Sells Two Tone card stock now and you can get 20% off July 9-11. The packs are 12x12 with 12 sheets per single pack for $10. Multi color packs are 12x12 with 12 sheets for $12, 2 sheets of 6 different colors. Basic white is 12x12 thick weight and has 24 sheets for $26. Perfect for scrapbook pages, card bases and embossing!!
Single pack and multipack two tone cardstock is 20% off! Some colors may sell out fast! Available while supplies last! Spend $20 and also earn Rewards toward your next purchase!