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.


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

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!  


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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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.


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.





Tuesday, July 22, 2025

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!   

  Subscribe by Aug 10th.  

Find all the Paper Pumpkin kits at my website: 

KathySwanson.stampinup.net

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!


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!


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


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.



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


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





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.


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!



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! 


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!  



Friday, July 4, 2025

Happy 4th of July

 No cute creation to share today….but I will be at Independence Uptown Market tomorrow 7/5.  8am-1pm.  Come out and shop all the Fresh Produce, Bread and crafts from all my crafty Friends.  We really are a family at the Market!  I am beyond Blessed to be part of this Market Magic!  211 W. Truman Rd.