Etched Autumn Thank You….

 August Thank you cards are getting mailed today!  I used a New Background stamp called Etched Autumn.  

This is a Red Rubber Cling stamp, I love a good background stamp.  I used 1 ink color, but you could easily use multiple colors or color with Blends!

 

Crumb Cake card base with Timid Tiger ink and Early Expresso accent.

This Etched Autumn stamp is an Online Exclusive and will be available to order Sept. 5th.  

I used the Pressed Flower embossing folder available now #165614 $11.00.  I embossed Early Expresso card stock and then tore a band to accent the card.

Irregular Weave 3/8 trim is in the Holiday mini catalog and will be available Sept. 5th.

A few days left to shop the In Color sale.  Timid Tiger is one of my new Favorites!  Shop 24/7 at my website:

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No Market this Saturday!!  I’ll be back Sept. 6th, pick up the Holiday catalog at Uptown Market 8-1pm.

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.  

Refills are available for this kit!  167279. $13.50.  You must be a Paper Pumpkin Subscriber to purchase refills.  You can Subscribe and shop at my website:

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Day off!!!!

 I’m taking this Saturday off 8/16!  I’ve been catching up in the yard and making Halloween items.

Not sure where my adventures will take me on my day off…..Jen of Knotty Girls will be in my market spot.  Several vendors are on vacation so check the new folks trying out a spot!  I’ll be back Saturday 8/23.  

The IN Color sale continues until the end of the month and make sure to check out all the LAST CHANCE products!

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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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Daffodil Delight card base, Pecan Pie layer and the embossed Designer paper.  I used the Ink pad drag to color the Sunflowers and the Blending brush to add the Old Olive and Crumb Cake.  

And here is another look with a Daffodil Delight card base.  Stunning!  Below is the Designer paper!  How awesome is this technique!  Go thru your Designer paper and get busy!  

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.

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!  

This card base is White and the Darker shade of Fresh Freesia Two Tone and inked with Fresh Freesia.  The sentiment was stamped on a scrap and Die Cut with the small Arch Die.

This card base is Pecan Pie.  I added some Timid Tiger ink to the Crushed Curry Sunflowers.  

I hope you have ordered this embossing folder and try this Technique!  Shop 24/7 at my website: KathySwanson.stampinup.net

Visit me at the Independence Uptown Market Saturday 8-1pm!!

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…..

Crushed Curry and Fresh Freesia light and dark sides.  Gorgeous just like this…. But try dragging an ink pad over the raised flowers and WOW!  This technique is less messy than inking the actual embossing folder.  

My craft room is still locked so my Ink colors were limited.  I worked on the door a solid hour today and no luck.  I don’t want to ruin the door….but I’m about to bust it down!!

I used a Fresh Freesia ink spot on both Light and Dark cardstock.  The Sunflower really pops!

The Crushed Curry was inked with Darling Duckling on the Dark.

And Crumb Cake on the light.  

So many options and you can use multiple colors of ink.  I really wanted to add some Cajun Craze to this card but…..it is under lock down!  Stay tuned for finished cards on Friday.  

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The Incolor sale is on NOW and NEW items are on the Last Chance Rack. 

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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I love the BOLD lettering of this sentiment and the tassels add dimension to the background.  Balmy Blue card base and Memory card layer.

Another Memory card layer with a Tag Die cut.  Not 29 Anymore for the Snarky Sentiment.

A Timid Tiger card base with a small Memory card. I curved the Sentiment on my block to mimic the curve.  More Die cuts for accents.

I had an extra Strawberry card base ready to go and this Tag was the perfect topper!

A Berry Burst card base with a large Matching Memory card.  Accented with Die cuts and Sentiment.

These strips are part of the paper pack.  Angled and glued to a Pretty in Pink card base.  Die cuts and Sentiment popped up.

Loved this combo so much I made another card.  Fit the Balloon Die cut between the Sentiment.  The weather will be beautiful today, come see me 8-1pm and SHOP LOCAL!!

Timid Tiger card base with the small banner card.  This color combo looks like Sherbet Ice Cream to me.  More Die cuts for accents.

 

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.

I stamped the Candle sentiment over the Candles on the Memory Card.  The Large card is 4X6, so I trimmed off 3/4 inch.  Berry Burst card base.

Balmy Blue card base and Darling Duckling Circle highlights this Snarky sentiment.

 

More Berry burst for this Sentiment.

And finally Balmy Blue accents for this card.  So many colors in these Memory Cards.  Make quick cute cards for all your Friends and Family who are “Not 29 Anymore”

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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

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!  

Today I’m sharing cards I made with the “ Sweeter with You” Paper Pumpkin kit.  I traced the Strawberry box on the Green card base and fussy cut!  Granny Apple Green card base.

This card is all kit, even the Sentiment! Real red card base.

Another Alternative strawberry box on both these cards.  Crumb Cake card base above.  Strawberry Slush below.

I love the sentiments that fit the Die cuts included in this kit!

Real Red card base above with some kit elements.

And below is the original Pool Party strawberry box on a Strawberry Slush card base.

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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.

Refills are available for this kit, Item 167283 so dropping a refill in my cart now!  You must be a Subscriber to order Refills and Add ons. 

 Check out the Paper Pumpkin tab on my website.

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Free Shipping 7/23-25!!!

 

It’s time to SHOP!  Spend $75 and earn Free Shipping!!  Shop 24/7 at my website:

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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!   

  Subscribe by Aug 10th.  

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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!

3 Designs, 5 of each design.  Party favors, class favors, Grands and Great Grands, neighbors 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!

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

I used an Early Expresso mat behind the embossed panel.

Awe…..the WHITE is stunning!  Pick a card base and sentiment.  I also see an ALL White card for Weddings!

Below is Darling Duckling with Timid Tiger and Crumb Cake ink.  So many “looks” with this embossing folder.

And finally the White embossed and inked with different mats and card bases.  So many choices at your fingertips!  

See these cards and more at the Independence Uptown Market.  Saturday 7/12  8-1pm.

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

On sale 7/9-11.  Shop at my website: KathySwanson.stampinup.net

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.

Start with the lightest colors first.  Dab on ink pad and brush lightly on image.  Keep adding color until you like the look.  Move on to next color.  No need to clean the brush, just rub off on grid paper.

I added an Early Expresso mat on a Granny Apple Green card base.  Layered Circle punches for the Sentiment.  Super quick and easy card.  The colors are endless!  Shop 24/7 at my website:  KathySwanson.stampinup.net

Don’t forget to grab some two tone card stock for 20% off!

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! 

Here is a look at Pumpkin Pie two tone.  The true shade is in the background and I embossed the lighter side with the Sunflower Embossing folder!!  Snag one of these in your cart!!  It is 6x 81/2 and covers the entire plate!  I did 2 at the same time.  

Here is my 6x4 white and 6x4 Pumpkin Pie side by side in the folder!  Wait until you see what I do to the white one!

I will make some cards for the Thursday post!  

So shop today and get your discount!! Check the Online Exclusives for all the new items!  

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