Last Day Occasions Catty

No card to show today, but I have made a decision to order the Letters for You Alphabet Bundle while it is at the Bundle price.  $133, wow that is a lot.  But it is in the new catalog so I can use it all next year.  Many of you have cri-cuts to use for your letters so you will appreciate the ideas I share.

Here are a couple of cards I found on the internet that inspired me!  I also saw DAD but can't find that one now...

Libby Fens used the Eastern Palace Bundle to create this amazing card!!  These Bundle prices end today also, so take a hard look at that Bundle also.  The products will be in the New Catalog, but NOT at the Bundle price!!  Only the Stamps and Framelits will be bundled.

Oh and Kelly Kent, my goodness this is gorgeous!  Using the Daisy as an O and see the Glimmer Dot....you'll love these too and that Daffodil Delight ribbon will be on my first order from the NEW catalog Tomorrow June 1st.

Ingredients:

Letters for You Bundle  142348  $133.00

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle  147207   $103.50

Yes You get INK,  Designer PAPER, Stamps, Framelits, Tassels, Stickers, Envelopes and Card Stock in this Bundle!  The Bundle in the NEW catty will be Stamps and Framelits ONLY.


If there are any retiring bundles still on your WISH LIST get those ordered TODAY.

Use this HOSTESS code  G4FCSV7G.  This Hostess Code will close Wednesday May 31st at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

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Beach Time

Colorful Seasons offers so many options and I have been seeing this Suite of Products used with High Tide and Weather Together.  Both of these Stamp Sets are carrying over to the NEW Catalog and I plan on combining them often!

I started with a Whisper White card base and stamped the Chair Frame and Sentiment in Momento Black.  I then stamped the chair sling in Lemon Lime Twist.  I stamped another Sling on a piece of scrap card stock to create a mask.  By creating a Mask, I can now add the background and keep my chair free of any ink.

I punched out a Circle and used that as a Mask for the Sun.  I sponged Soft Sky for the Sky, adding a hint of Crushed Curry.  I sponged Pool Party for the water and added Tranquil Tide (stamped off) for the waves.  I added Crumb Cake sand and Always Artichoke grass.  I used a ruler and drew in the Umbrella pole.  The Umbrella is Eastern Palace Designer paper.  I stamped the Umbrella image and used the Framelit to cut this out and popped up.  LOVE this card!!


Ingredients:

High Tide  143006  $26.00

Weather Together Bundle  142319  $41.25  This price is good while supplies last until May 31st.

Colorful Seasons coming June 1st!


If there are any retiring bundles still on your WISH LIST get those ordered NOW.

Use this HOSTESS code  G4FCSV7G.  This Hostess Code will close Wednesday May 31st at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Eastern Palace Water Color

This card has been dancing around in my mind since I received this Bundle.  Changing colors really give this set an entirely different look.  The Bundle is very formal at first glance, but when you start changing things up, this bundle can be Young, Fun and for EVERY Occasion!!

I started with a panel of Watercolor Paper and a Flirty Flamingo card base.  I used Stazon ink and stamped the Flower image.  I then watercolored with Flirty Flamingo a 2016-17 IN Color and 2 NEW 2017-18 IN Colors Powder Pink and Berry Burst.  Adding some darker shading in the centers.

 I let this dry and then washed the open background in another NEW IN Color Lemon Lime Twist.   I then tried to splatter some Berry Burst, splattering is not my strong suit!  This is why I will miss Gorgeous Grunge....I like a more controlled splatter........LOL!

I then misted with water to try and RUN my splatters and well.......not really the result I wanted but......let's just say it is INTERESTING!!  More NEW Ribbon, Berry Burst woven.....and a Flirty Flamingo circle with the sentiment.  How could you not Enjoy the Day when seeing the Bright Happy colors of this card!

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Eastern Palace Sun Flower

This is my favorite flower so far......  Patty Bennett made a project sheet with all her cuts.  Patty is a Million Dollar Demo and makes beautiful cards.  You will also use Circle Framelits with this set or you can punch Circles with punches and then cut out with the Eastern Palace Thinlits.  The layering of this set is endless!!

And here is my card.  I changed it up a bit, with these thinlits you have endless combinations.  I used the 2 base Petals in Crushed Curry and sponged them with some Early Expresso.  I then cut a circle in Soft Suede like the pattern shown and also Early Expresso.  I spun these and offset them so the Soft Suede would peak thru.  Then I cut the smaller center in Early Expresso.
And here is a closeup of the Glitter Enamel Dot in the middle!!  You are going to LOVE these!!

I used the Touches of Texture stamp set for the Splashes of Crushed Curry behind the Sunflower on the Very Vanilla panel.  I used the stem from this same set and stamped it multiple times in Old Olive.  The Sentiment was stamped in Early Expresso.  The card base is Old Olive.

I cut 2 slits in the Very Vanilla and threaded thru a snip of the NEW COPPER TRIM.  OOH this stuff is so amazing it is on back order because ALL us Demos LOVE IT!!  You will too, as it gives such a natural look and feel to your projects.  And it can be stretched, smushed and manipulated!!

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Touches of Texture  141934 Wood $45.00,  143251  Clear $33.00

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Eastern Palace Random Stamping

Today's card is super simple.  I'm trying out some new COLOR combinations with Fresh Fig and wanted to use up some Flirty Flamingo ribbon that is retiring.  SO I started there and added Rich Razzleberry.  I love how these circles layer, but start with the LARGEST Circle first and then work your way into the centers.

I used a Fresh Fig card base and a Whisper White panel 4 X 5 1/4.  It's hard to tell but the largest circle is Fresh Fig, then Flirty Flamingo and the dotted circle is Rich Razzleberry.  Then I added the center image in Flirty Flamingo.  And a couple of smudges....sigh....the struggle is real when using dark ink and changing colors and leaving ALL your ink pads OPEN!!

I then tied some of this ruched ribbon around the panel and then popped the entire panel up on the card base.  Let your Color Combos go wild with this stamp set!!!

Flirty Flamingo Ruched ribbon  141426  $8.00  ON SALE $5.60   ALL IN COLORS for this ribbon are ON SALE!!!

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Eastern Palace Peony

Can you tell I went Flower shopping this weekend?  And a Friend of a Friend posted this Peony on Facebook and we have been trying to get a name or find where we can purchase to NO avail.  Anyone know the name of this BEAUTY?

I used Watermelon Wonder and Flirty Flamingo for this Peony, both Retiring In Colors.

Love Peonies, my Grandmother had a huge patch and  these flowers were always in the Memorial Day bouquets we took to the cemeteries in the parade each year.  Small town living at this finest!

Here is my version................

I cut the largest petals out twice in Watermelon Wonder.  Then cut out the smaller petals 3 times.
Cut these in half and stacked with dimensionals.  3 Flirty Flamingo flowers were cut in half and then individually and stacked on top.  Lots of dimension in this Flower and probably not a candidate for the Mail unless it is in a package.  Another new Glitter Dot in the center and NEW Old Olive Mini Chevron ribbon.

I inked up the Petal Burst embossing folder and created this background.  Wrapped and frayed the ribbon, then popped up the Sentiment stamped in Watermelon Wonder.

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Eastern Palace Garden Anniversary

I had to take a little break from Blogging.....Royals Games and yard work!!  But I spent Monday evening crafting with Eastern Palace and you are going to LOVE this set of products.  You can BUY them now and see how many Beautiful cards can be made for ALL Occasions with these products!

Here are my purchases from Powell Gardens.  I could not find Picassa Petunias but did find something similar.  Today was my Parents Wedding Day, 63 years ago.  They both loved Gardens and Flowers, so thankful that my Father was able to enjoy Powell Gardens with me. So hard to believe it has been 10 years since he moved to Missouri and into this house.  I am so Blessed to have be able to spend his last 3 years together.

Picassa Petunias inspired this Anniversary Card, if anyone sees them please let me know the location!.  A Lemon Lime Twist card base with a Whisper White panel.  I stamped the Flower image in Lemon Lime Twist and then turned the stamp and added Fresh Fig.  I then added a Fresh Fig center stamp.  These Flowers match the Thinlits used to cut out the Popped up Flower.  One set of petals was Fresh Fig, the other Lemon Lime Twist and a Fresh Fig center.

I added some new product that arrived today in my Pre-order.  Fresh Fig Finely Woven ribbon and Glitter Enamel dots!  These Dots are shaded in Old Olive, Dapper Denim, Crushed Curry and Berry Burst and come in 4 sizes.  I am addicted to them, I think you will be too!!  I also added some Rhinestones.

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Lemon Lime Twist meets Eastern Palace

Today I went all Lemon Lime Twisty, using the Designer paper and the ink.  I inked up some of the smaller stamps for the Border and in each corner on Very Vanilla Thick card stock.  This pack of Card Stock is FREE and Very Vanilla envelopes with the larger Bundle!!!

This Designer paper pattern is a bit dizzying so I only used a small piece.  These Thinlit shapes nest together when cutting, but can easily be snipped FREE to layer on another color.  The Parenthesis type stamps fit in the petal of each inner image.  And I punched a 1 inch circle to put in the center  of each using more Patterns of the Designer paper.

I stamped the Dotted Circles to go around the Designer paper.   And this Sentiment is Beautiful in Dapper Denim.

Eastern Palace Premier Bundle – perfect for the avid crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147207; 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$103.50 USD
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Palace Cardstock Pack
Mini Tassels Assortment
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Eastern Medallions Thinlits Dies
Very Vanilla Medium Envelopes	FREE!
Very Vanilla Thick Cardstock (New!)	FREE!

Eastern Palace Starter Bundle – perfect for the beginning crafter! Available during the customer sales period (May 1-31).

English Bundle: 147196, 

DESCRIPTION	PRICE
Eastern Beauty Photopolymer Stamp Set	$60.50
Eastern Palace Specialty Designer Series Paper
Eastern Gold Vinyl Stickers
Lemon Lime Twist Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Fresh Fig Classic Stampin’ Pad (New In Color!)
Very Vanilla Note Cards & Envelopes (New!)	FREE!

Use this HOSTESS code  KTD69HYQ.  This Hostess Code will close Sunday May 14th at 6pm.

If your order is $150 or more DO NOT use the code.  You have qualified for your own Hostess Benefits and can redeem them at the time of your order.  Check out the Hostess only sets on pages 198-201 of the catalog.  The only way to earn these stamps is to have a $150 or more order.  Use your Hostess $$ to purchase the exclusive Hostess sets or purchase other catalog items.

Shop 24/7 at :   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net