My Christmas Card for 2026???

 Woodland Wishes is a NEW stamp set available NOW in Online Exclusives!  I LOVE to color and purchased this for my Christmas card this year!  Today is Christmas in July at the Independence Uptown Market.  I had good intentions of having several of these cards made for the event....BUT these are hard to color!  I started Friday evening and realized this was not going to happen to the level of Quality I strive for in my cards.  So time to Pivot and show you my sample with some suggestions!

I'm using up lots of Retired Shiny paper this year and this Wood Grain is a great fit for Woodland Wishes!  The small images are smaller than I first thought and its hard to keep inside the lines.  SO I will Heat Emboss the image in Gold, Silver or Black going forward.  The Embossed line helps keep your color inside the lines!  I also want to find a Die that allows room for one of these awesome sentiments!  Then I can POP up the entire scene on the card front! This card base is Shaded Spruce.  I used Blends in Shaded Spruce, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Gray Granite and Daffodil Delight.  

Look at these great Sentiments and individual critters!  And Below is a Water Color sample on a NEW Embossing folder!  I'll be trying this option also!  Check my website to purchase Woodland Wishes 168243  $21.00.  Textured Tree Ring is the embossing folder 168220 $12.00.  There are LOTS of Holiday items on the Website.  Check them out!  kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Lip Balm for the Little ones....

 These Stocking Lip Balm holders are filled with Winnie the Pooh Holiday Lip Balms.  I have labeled the flavor and Character on each package.  The Holder resembles a Chimney.  I will have these and MORE 7/25 at the Independence Uptown Market.  8-1pm  Come join us for Christmas in July!

I used some Red Velvet paper for the Cuff of the Stocking.  Some Silver Snowflakes on the Tag add shimmer.

And the labels identify what is inside!  

Holiday Gift Bags at the Market 7/25

 I will have some Sparkling Small Gift Bags at the Market Saturday 8-1pm.  This Paper is from last year but it still shines BRIGHT!!  Add a Gift Card, Treats or BOTH for a Great Holiday Gift.  More Tags with Metallic Stamped Snowflakes.  I love how Stampin' Up products coordinate and all my projects Mix N Match!

SO much SHINE on this Wood Grain bag!

And this Holly Pattern is so pretty.

Come check out all the Holiday items at the Christmas in July Market 7/25.  8-1pm.

Shop my website for NEW Holiday Online Exclusives.  

kathyswanson.stampinup.net

The New September-December catalog will be available soon.  I placed my pre-order today!

Christmas in July this Saturday!!

 July has really flown by and Independence Uptown Market is having a Christmas in July Market!!  I will have a preview of my NEW Christmas items at the Market!  I have been working on Lip Balms today.  Wrapped up in a Sparkling Plaid Tree holder.  This Lip Balm design will have Burt's Bees Peppermint Vanilla, Carmex Sugar Cookie and Carmex Candy Cane flavors.  Perfect Co-worker, Neighbor, Friends and Family gifts for the Holidays!   

I stamped these Gold Edged tags and added a Snowflake stamp in Gold Metalic.

All wrapped and ready for Holiday Giving!

Hope to see you Saturday 8-1pm!  I will have all my regular occasion cards and treats available too!  

Shop my website for Stampin' Up products to create your own projects!

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NO Market for ME 7/18....but......

 get ready for Christmas in July 7/25!!  I have been crafting ALL week and will have a nice sample of my Holiday items.  7/25  8-1pm!!  Here is a Sneak Peak!

NEW Nail files!  I found a new supplier with these cute Winter scenes!  All wrapped up in Sparkling paper and Metallic ink snowflakes for accent!

Holiday Nivea Hand cream in Holiday Tins!!

Wrapped up with Holiday Sentiments!

And for the Little's Stockings.....a box of Crayons with a Snowman notepad in a decorated box.  

These turned out so cute!

SO Shop for Home Grown Produce 7/18 and check out my Booth Partner Jennifer for her crafty wares!

I'll be back 7/25 with Holiday items and my usual stock.  And we Hear Santa and the Mrs. will be at the Market from 10-12.  Come take an Elfie and get in the Spirit!  

August Paper Pumpkin Promotion and Sneak Peek of next 2 kits

 

Now’s a perfect time to get started with our all-inclusive crafting kit subscription! Purchase a pay-as-you-go subscription from July 11–August 10 and get 25% off the first kit. Not only will subscribers receive the wonderful August Kindred Greetings Kit at a discount, but they’ll also gain access to exclusive add-ons, past kits, and refills. It’s a great way to carve out a little creative “me time” each month while joining a global community of passionate crafters!

Details:

• Offer applies to new subscribers only (those who haven’t had an active Paper Pumpkin subscription in the past 18 months).
• Offer is valid for pay-as-you-go subscriptions only. Discount does not apply to prepaid subscriptions.
• The discounted first kit is the August Kindred Greetings Kit.
• This kit cannot be skipped.

Promotion Begins: July 11, 2026

Promotion Ends: August 10, 2026

Sign up for a Subscription at my website:  kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Sneak peeks:

AUGUST: Kindred Greetings

Subscribe July 11–August 10

Send timeless, understated cards with heartfelt messages of comfort and appreciation.

• Makes 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs with 9 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces and intricate precut card fronts

• Gray and white twine

• Coordinating colors: Basic Gray, Calypso Coral, Gray Granite (Stampin’ Spot), Lost Lagoon, Petal Pink, Pool Party

Card bases and envelopes have a textured, linen-like feel.

SEPTEMBER: Aspens of Gratitude

Subscribe August 11–September 10

Share your gratitude with cards featuring beautifully hand-painted woodland designs.

• Makes 10 cards: 5 each of 2 designs with 10 coordinating envelopes

• Precut paper pieces

• Self-adhesive gem embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Basic Black, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight, Early Espresso (Stampin’ Spot), Golden Glow, Gray Granite, Mossy Meadow, Pumpkin Pie

Customize your cards with two stamp options for each label!

Add on:

Cute Nail Files

 DO you need a cute little gift?  I have them for all occasions!  Check out these NEW Nail Files at Independence Uptown Market 7/11 8am-1pm

This Peachy Coral Designer paper has been waiting for these Shades of Coral nail files.  12 available.

And SNOOPY is too cute with his Beach scenes.  6 available.  I also have Betty Boop and Strawberry Short cake nail files.  Come shop 7/11.  I will NOT be at the Market 7/18.  

Coaster Refresh.....

 I was so excited that Home Depot had the Square Tile back in stock and ordered 50!  Imagine my face when I opened the box and only 40 tiles.....and only 20 tiles good enough to stamp on.....

I tried a new Berry background stamp and re-visited these Zinnias and Shells.  It's Summer time at the Independence Market.  So I stamped Summer time coasters.  

See these coasters and MORE at the Independence Uptown Market 7/11 8am-1pm.

Wild Bunch Nivea Gifts

 I had to color some more Critters for this weeks Market. Come shop Local this Saturday 7/11from  8am-1pm.  These colorful pouches hold a tin of Nivea hand cream.  Perfect for your purse, travel and nightstand!  Great little gifts for Friends and Family.  Share some Love and Cheer with a simple gift.

Birthday Penguins

Koalas and Snails...

and the Highland Cows

Hope to see you Saturday at Independence Uptown Market.  I will be taking Saturday 7/18 off....so stock up on your Greeting cards this Saturday 7/11.

New Boxes at the Market

 July Online Exclusives feature a NEW Gable Box!  I decorated 10 for this weeks Independence Market.  Here are few using Current Designer Paper.  Shop Saturday 8-1pm.  

Homemade Sweetness is my Jam!!  167467  $12.50   12 sheets  12X12. Great gift Box for everyone on your Gift List!

Waterside Retreat is all about the LAKE Life!   Soft colors and gorgeous sketching!  167920  $13.00

12 sheets of 12X12.

And1 more from the Lake........come check these out!  Great paper for Scrapbook layouts!

Lastly for the Soccer Fans.......A Wonderful Match is perfect for the Littles just learning the Game or the Avid Players and FANS from across the Globe!    167515  $12.50   12 sheets 12X12

This pattern can be COLORED to represent your Favorite Team!  

All these papers have Coordinating Stamps and Dies.  

Shop 24/7 at my website:  

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Don't forget the Boxes!  168182  $10.00  10 Blank Boxes