Lip Balm Gifts

 Come Shop local today at Independence Uptown Market 9-1pm.  I have Lip Balms for Valentine’s Day and these adorable Sweet Bugs for all occasions!

It may be hard to see the little accents on these lip balms.  There is a tiny Die that cuts a Butterfly, Snail and Dragonfly.    You can see a Flirty Flamingo Butterfly on the Lily of the Valley above.

On the back I added a yellow butterfly and a snail!  There are also small berries!  How cute!

Here are some of the Valentine lip balms.  Bears hugging Hearts, Honey and Bears!  Hershey candy, Burts Bees, Bluey and Strawberry Shortcake lip balms available.  

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Bug Scenes

 Today I used a few scenes from the Designer paper.  2 sheets of paper are divided into scenes.  I hate covering up this cuteness, so a Sentiment and Die cuts is all you need!

Crumb Cake card base and a few Ants round out this Band!

Another Crumb Cake card base and a Simple Sentiment with a Flower for this Picnic scene.

And this Cloud Cover card base is maybe my Favorite!  The scene is a Stump and I stamped this Caterpillar and placed him strolling by….

I used 4 shades of Green Blends and really like how the shading turned out!   This smaller scene was matted on Granny Apple Green card stock.

This Lip balm uses a Mushroom patterned paper.  I used a little clump of Mushrooms on the front and a For You sign on the back.  Burt’s Bees lip balm makes a great little gift! 

These cards will be on the rack Saturday 2/7 at the Independence Uptown Market.  9-1pm.  

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The Ants Go Marching….

Does anyone remember this song?  I googled and it goes way back to the Civil War.  The Ants in this Sweet Bugs bundle are marching and I had such fun creating cards and a Lip Balm holder.

This Cloud Cover card base features 2 patterns of the Designer paper.  The Ants are marching across the Postage Die.  I colored with Blends.

This card base is Poppy Parade with an entire layer of Designer paper.  Cloud Cover ribbon is wrapped around and secured with Tear and Tape.  This Postage Die is the perfect size for the Ants!

This Mossy Meadow card base features 2 more Designer paper patterns.  These Ants were cut out with the Die and added to the Gingham paper.  The Sentiment is accented with small flowers.  The matching Lip Balm is decorated in Gingham and a solo Ant.  

Strawberries from the matching Dies and a Sentiment that fit the Sign Die from Valentine Kisses.  So much coordination with Stampin’ Up products!

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More Sweet Bugs!

 I’m obsessed with this paper and colors!  Such Spring and Picnic vibes.  I’ll have a stack of these cards at the Independence Uptown Market on Saturday 2/7.

I was experimenting with the embossing folder and so far have used White and Poppy Parade card stock.  I cut down the Postage Die with the Sentiment and added to the card front.  

I had a leftover Lily of the Valley and added that to a lip balm holder.  The remaining scrap, I colored the ladybugs with a Blend marker and attached to the back of the Lip Balm.  

Come see me Saturday and pick up catalogs, shop for Valentines and All Occasions!

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February Product of the Month!

 The new Product of the Month is now available! Get this exclusive product for only $5 when you spend $75 or more in a single order. And make sure to purchase the Product of the Month ASAP because once it’s sold out, it’s gone for good!

Painted Illusions 12x12 Designer paper

Colors:  Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty Moonlight, Petal Pink and Pretty Peacock

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January Thank You card

 I used the  Sweet Bugs Bundle for my Thank You card to customers.  Everything I used is in the Mini catalog on page 43.  The Ladybug Picnic 3D embossing folder will be available in March as an Online Exclusive!  

Mossy Meadow for the card base and a strip of Poppy Parade on the inside!  I used the Old Olive Rick rack on the side of the sentiment.  I think it looks like a caterpillar.  I fell in love with this bundle when I saw the Lily of the Valley and used it on the Postage Die cut.  This Die cut is from an exclusive Die set designed to match the 3 Spring Paper Pumpkin kits.  Stampin’up also carries a Postage die set called Perennial Postage.

This is the inside of the card with a couple Lady Bugs!

And this is a Poppy Parade sample of the Ladybug Picnic 3D embossing folder which will be available in March as an online exclusive.  I love to include lots of samples in my Customer Thank you card!  The Thank you Sentiment is from a stamp set offered as product of the month in January.  $5 with a $75 order.  The February product of the month will be revealed early February.  

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Stampin’ Positioner

 Stampin’ Up! Is introducing a NEW tool to make Stampin’ a breeze.  This new tool will be available to New Demonstrators who join my team Feb. 3- March 2.   Watch the tutorial posted by Stampin’ UP!

https://youtu.be/CqdT-cgLUm4?si=Ld9t_tT9LS4fSO4_

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Send any questions to my email kswanson46@comcast.net or text me. 

Valentine Scraps

 I posted some small gift bags last week and for every bag you get 2 small squares of paper.  This Valentine paper is so versatile I was able to make 2 cards!  Bubble Bath card base, Flirty Flamingo and Real Red frame these squares.

The Valentine Kisses bundle has such cute little accents of Bears, Honey, Flowers and Hearts.  

I embossed the 1st panel with Hearts of Love embossing folder.  And then added these elements to each square.

167310. Valentine Kisses bundle 

167054  Hearts of Love 12x12 paper

167071 Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder

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Valentine Lip Balms

 I knew this Bear from Valentine Kisses bundle needed to hug some Lip Balm.  So many options with Flowers, honey, hearts and this Baby Bear!

I put a Bear on the front and back of the holder.  So many cute combos.

The Bears are too fluffy to fit in a Treat Tube so need to search for different packaging for the Market 2/7.  The Lip Balms are Strawberry Shortcake and Bluey.

The Holder is 3 x 3 3/4.  Score long side at 3/4.  Turn and score at 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4 and 3.  Fold on score lines, Cut notches and glue side and ends.  Perfect tube for a lip balm.  Decorate accordingly.

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Alternative Paper Pumpkin Cards

 Today I went rogue and used Sentiments from Reason to Celebrate.  166905 $20 in the new Spring mini catalog.  This stamp set is popular!  Currently unavailable with a re-stock date of 2/2.  Grab sentiments you have and get Creative!

I stamped Anniversary directly to the Flowered panel.  I used the small sentiment banner for Happy.  Popped up 2 of the flowers from the kit.

I used 2 of the Stamp punch outs on this card front.  Stamped Happy Birthday on the white blank.  Added the Blue Flowers.  

The same card front with Congratulations stamped directly to the paper.  I added the Rose cut outs and a small stamp for accent!  Use this card for a Wedding, Retirement or other happy occasions.

And finally a Graduation card.  I cut the leaves from the Rose cut out and added Daisies instead.  The Gold Grid background pulls out the Gold trim on the Sentiment blank and the Daisy centers.

I hope you can see how easy it is to make alternative cards with your Paper Pumpkin kits.  Follow Paper Pumpkin on Facebook to see more Alternatives made by others.  

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Special Delivery

 I have to admit, I was not sure about this January Pumpkin kit.  But once I opened the kit and made each card as pictured I loved the Vintage look.  The Poppy Parade ink spot added that punch of color to bring all the elements together.  

All of these cards could be used for Birthday, Get Well and other occasions!  

I will make some alternative cards for the Blog later this week.  Find and follow Paper Pumpkin on Facebook for alternatives, unboxing videos and endless inspiration!
 

After I use all the kit elements the stamp set is put in a clear envelope with the included stamp sheet.  This helps you not miss place a stamp!  Photopolymer stamps stain from Black or Red inks.  Do not despair as your stamps will not transfer this ink stain.

Each kit comes with an instruction sheet and finished cards to see the product. 

You must be a Paper Pumpkin subscriber to purchase Past kits and refills.  Past kits usually update to my website on the 21st of the Month.  Refills are available for this kit for subscribers.  $13.50.  Refills do not include the stamp set and ink spot.  168631 is the item number. 

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Paper Pumpkin stamps

 Today I combined the January Paper Pumpkin kit stamps with the Valentine paper.  I will share the cards from the kit tomorrow.  I was finishing up Valentines and wanted to showcase this little Stamp set.  These stamp sets coordinate with all the regular Stampin’ Up products.  Past Paper Pumpkin kits and refills are available to Paper Pumpkin Subscribers while supplies last.

I did add one of the Floral Stamps from the kit on this card.  Flirty Flamingo card base.

On this card I had to add a Bear!  This could be an Anniversary card!  I leave the inside blank so you can write a message.

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Hearts of Love Gift bags

 Today I made several small Gift bags using the Hearts of Love designer paper.  These bags are perfect for those little Valentine Gifts.  Jewelry, Gift card, Cash and Candy to name a few Gift options.  

I will have these Bags and more treats at the Independence Uptown Market.  Saturday 2/7 9-1pm

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Valentine Kisses is Back!

 Back in Stock!!!  This Bundle. Paper and embossing folder are back in stock! 

167310. Valentine Kisses bundle 

167054  Hearts of Love 12x12 paper

167071 Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder

I will have lots of cards using this bundle at the Independence Uptown Market.  Saturday 2/7 9-1pm.

Here are a few cards I made today.  I die cut lots of pieces, embossed with the embossing folder and started the assembly line.

This kissing booth is the cutest!  You can use this set for Anniversary, Babies, Birthdays and Love!

It’s Bonus days Spend $50 and earn a $5 coupon code to use in February.

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Celebrate Spring

 I know a bit early….but the new Paper Pumpkin kit will make you long for Spring!  Subscribe now to get this kit!  And don’t forget to put the add on dies in your cart!!  

This kit also coordinates with the Easter Joy Suite.  You can find all these products on my website:  KathySwanson.stampinup.net

Paper Pumpkin

 I’m a little late getting the next 3 months of Paper Pumpkin sneak  peeks out to you!  Subscribe by January 10th to receive the January kit.

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