Valley in Bloom

 Independence Uptown Market is Saturday April 4th 9am-1pm.  I will have the new catalog available for pickup!  You will find this Suite of products on pages 22-23.  This new catalog goes live May 1st.  If you have ordered from me in the past year, a catalog will be coming in the mail to you near the end of April.

I recently saw this fun fold layout and wanted to make a few for Market.  My pre-order came yesterday and this paper is so beautiful!  I’ll post measurements next week as I need to tweak the card base a bit.  But the Cross designer wood paper is 1x 5 1/4.  Early Expresso layer is 1 1/4 x 5 1/2. 

Here is the open card.  I added a circle to the Cross with Lily of the Valley from the Sweet Bugs stamp set.  I have the new bundle coming in my next order.  The Sentiment is from a long Retired set.  I see beautiful Wedding cards using this paper!  And Wedding Scrapbook pages would be stunning!  

Hope to see you Saturday!!

Shop 24/7 at my website:  KathySwanson.stampinup.net

Wedding Time at the Market

 June is Wedding Month....so this Saturday 6/12 at the Market check out ALL the wedding cards!  Suits and Dresses for the Bride and Groom.  The Handsomely Suited Bundle is still available until June 30th.  Get yours before this Bundle is GONE. 

SO many looks with this card.  Match the Wedding colors of just go Formal!

Embossing folders and Ribbon Dress up the Dress!

Bow Ties, Pocket Squares and look at those tiny buttons!

And this Simply Elegant paper looks like something Mr. Mahomes would wear.  FANCY!

I will admit, these cards are a bit labor intensive!  So be prepared to construct these cards, layer by layer!

Handsomely Suited Bundle  156240    $47.50

Simply Elegant Designer paper  155761  $15.00

JUNE SPECIALS  and Events

Big NEWS!!  New Kits are being added for EVERYONE to purchase!!  All inclusive kits for You or give as Gifts!!  Watch my website to see the NEW Kits.  Some are past Paper Pumpkin favorites, but you do not need to be a subscriber to purchase these kits!!

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The Mini catalog only has 1 month left and products are while supplies last.  Many items are discounted up to 50% off! 

You will be able to see the the Sale prices at my website!

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  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name The Adventure Begins
  

  Details

  • Contains enough supplies to create twelve cards and coordinating envelopes.
  • Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (10.8 x 14cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Comes with a Stampin’ Spot plus an exclusive Stamp Set.
  • Includes inspirational sentiments and adventure-themed imagery featuring these nature-inspired coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Night of Navy.

  
  

  
  

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  Host a $250 Party 4 May–14 June 2021 and Collect an additional $25 in Hostess Dollars!  Contact me to set up a Hostess Code for you and your friends and get the party Started!!!

  
  

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  Uptown Farmer's Market June dates 6/12 and 6/26/21!  I'll be there.....Independence Uptown Market    8AM-1PM

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  Need catalogs? Email me and I will send them to you.  kswanson46@comcast.net
  
  

  Or schedule a pick up

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Jan-June Mini catalog
  

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  Shop 24/7 at my Website:

    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

  
  

  New Hostess code 2AE6HPTZ for JUNE.  Hostess code will close Wednesday June 30th.
  

  
  

  
  

  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 205-207 of the new 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

Wedding Vellum

 Today I am using a NEW Vellum!  SO pretty peeking thru the leaves and behind the Sentiment.  This card could be so many Colors and so many Occasions!  Soft Succulent card base, a 3X5 piece of Soft Succulent Vellum adhered to the card base.  A white panel with the Leaves cut out.  Then emboss with the Bark 3D folder.

The Vellum is very Shiny with a hint of Sparkle.  The Double Oval punch really showcases the layering of the Vellum behind the sentiment!

And this trick to USE your negative panel WITH the cut out!!

Artistically Inked Bundle     155456  $53.00

Bark 3D embossing folder  155431  $10.00

 INColor Vellum    155616  $12.00    10 Sheets 12X12

JUNE SPECIALS  and Events

Big NEWS!!  New Kits are being added for EVERYONE to purchase!!  All inclusive kits for You or give as Gifts!!  Watch my website to see the NEW Kits.  Some are past Paper Pumpkin favorites, but you do not need to be a subscriber to purchase these kits!!

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The Mini catalog only has 1 month left and products are while supplies last.  Many items are discounted up to 50% off! 

You will be able to see the the Sale prices at my website!

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  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name The Adventure Begins
  

  Details

  • Contains enough supplies to create twelve cards and coordinating envelopes.
  • Card size: 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” (10.8 x 14cm)
  • Envelope size: 4-1/2” x 5-3/4” (11.4 x 14.6 cm)
  • Comes with a Stampin’ Spot plus an exclusive Stamp Set.
  • Includes inspirational sentiments and adventure-themed imagery featuring these nature-inspired coordinating colors: Basic Black, Basic White, Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, Flirty Flamingo, Garden Green, Granny Apple Green, Mango Melody, Night of Navy.

  
  

  
  

  paper pumpkin signup

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  Host a $250 Party 4 May–14 June 2021 and Collect an additional $25 in Hostess Dollars!  Contact me to set up a Hostess Code for you and your friends and get the party Started!!!

  
  

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  Uptown Farmer's Market next June date 6/26/21!  I'll be there.....Independence Uptown Market    8AM-1PM

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  Need catalogs? Email me and I will send them to you.  kswanson46@comcast.net
  
  

  Or schedule a pick up

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  Jan-June Mini catalog
  

  *********************************************************************************

  
  

  Shop 24/7 at my Website:

    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

  
  

  New Hostess code 2AE6HPTZ for JUNE.  Hostess code will close Wednesday June 30th.
  

  
  

  
  

  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 205-207 of the new 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

Bake a Cake

I have not purchased this Bundle, but did fall in love with this paper.  I also purchased the masks and want to show you a card today using those with this GORGEOUS paper!!  And NOW the Framelits are on the extended Sale-a-bration list!!!  Hmmmmm do I buy the stamps and other products to get the Framelits for FREE with a $100 purchase?  Decisions, Decisions!!!

Only 7 days left to Sale-a-brate!!!

I started with a Powder Pink card base and Sponged Basic Gray ink into the Stencil on the side of the card.  I cut 2 1/2 X 5 1/4 of the Designer paper.  I trimmed so the cakes were the focal image and used the reverse (old olive stripes) on the other side.  I tied Old Olive ribbon around the paper and adhered.  A piece of Old Olive leaves left over from another project add to the back ground.

I stamped Celebrate from the Amazing You Sale-a-bration set in Basic Gray and popped up over the leaves.  If you decide you need this bundle consider buying the stamp set and other products and getting the Framelits for FREE if you spend $100.  I have listed the numbers to use if you choose this route.


Here is a video showing the stamps in action!!

https://youtu.be/XUl89_oCps4

Sweet Soiree Specialty designer paper 145564  $13.00  Silver accents on many of these patterns!!

Sweet Soiree Decorative masks    145643  $4.50

Cake Soiree' stamp set only  145521  Wood $47.00,   145745 Clear $35.00 

Bundle Prices include Stamps and Framelits  145806 Wood $72.00,  147627 Clear $61.00

Framelits as a FREE item with $100 purchase  use this item # 150047

1/8 Sheer Old Olive ribbon  144171  $6.00

Use this HOSTESS  code  ZNJQ3HYN  .  This Hostess Code will close March 31st at 6pm.

It's Sale-a-bration!!!!  For every $50 you order in merchandise you earn a FREE item!!  There are also some exclusive $100 items this year!

Host a party with $250 in orders and get $25 in Extra Hostess Benefits!!!

Join my Team and choose $125 in merchandise for $99 with FREE Shipping!  And Choose 2 additional stamp sets for FREE up to $101 value!!! And then receive a 20% discount on ALL your orders as a Demonstrator!! Contact me to help you JOIN!

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 220-223 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

Powder Pink Wedding

This card was inspired by the Petal Pair Embossing folder with the Floral pattern.  This folder is stunning all alone on a colored piece of cardstock.  But on Whisper White and sponged with color really makes a statement. 

I used a Powder Pink card base and added the Sentiment and Powder Pink dots.  The embossed panel was sponged with Powder Pink, Sweet Sugar Plum, Daffodil Delight and Pear Pizzazz.  

I finished this card off with a Powder Pink bow.  Wedding, Anniversary and many more Occasions for this card!

Petal Palette  145974  Clear $62.00,   145973 Wood $72.75  I realize this Bundle is quite expensive, but the possibilities are endless and you can EARN a FREE Sale-a-bration item!!

Petal Pair Embossing folder  145656 $9.00  2 folders!!

Powder Pink Finely Woven ribbon  144134  $7.00

Sponge Daubers  133773  $5.00     5 Daubers

Use this HOSTESS  code AMFFT9XS.  This Hostess Code will close Feb. 28th at 6pm.

It's Sale-a-bration!!!!  For every $50 you order in merchandise you earn a FREE item!!  There are also some exclusive $100 items this year!

Host a party with $250 in orders and get $25 in Extra Hostess Benefits!!!

Join my Team and choose $125 in merchandise for $99 with FREE Shipping!  And Choose 2 additional stamp sets for FREE up to $101 value!!! And then receive a 20% discount on ALL your orders as a Demonstrator!! Contact me to help you JOIN!

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 220-223 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

Choose Happiness

I am going to try and make a card every day for the next 10 days using a stamp set that is retiring that I will miss!  I know.....get over it!!  But I want YOU to make sure you are OVER it, in case you want to ORDER it!!  Stampin' Up will make stamp sets until May 22nd for the Retiring sets, so if you really want something on that list, don't delay. 


This set is retiring and I will miss it greatly.  This set can be used for many Occasions, today I am making a Wedding card.  Soft colors in a collage background.  And Rhinestones, lots of them.....

 I stamped the Flowers first, Blushing Bride ink on Blushing Bride card stock.  I then stamped Basic Gray for the 4 lines and Smoky Slate for the leaves.  The Sentiment is Basic Gray ink on Smoky Slate card stock, punched with the Label Bracket punch, also retiring.......I hate this time of year, and then I look at the NEW catalog and SMILE!! But will still miss my favorites!

I also tried Splattering Clear Wink of Stella on this card.  I think I have more on me then the card!  But it is very pretty in person.

Choose Happiness  134195 Wood $25.00,  134198 Clear $20.00

Bracket Label Punch  132153  $16.00



The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is 7PAXT2EJ  and will close on Sunday May 29th at 6 PM.
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 179-181 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.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Glitter Tape and Pretty Petals....

I was thumbing thru the Pretty Petals paper stack and saw this stunning Mint Macaron print.  It screamed to be combined with the Glitter Tape and Friends and Flowers.  I love this Punch and all the things you can DO with this Stamp set.  And Suite Sayings just keep fitting my Occasions!  Love how the Mint Macaron picks up the Sparkle in the Metallic Glitter Tape.

For measurements, start with a 4 1/4 X 5 1/2 card base.  Colored Card stock 4 X 5 1/4.  Patterned paper 3 3/4 X 5.  Then cut patterned paper in half at an angle and you can make 2 cards!!!  Place Tape along edge of Patterned paper and wrap around the Card Stock.

Ingredients:

Friends and Flowers   140508 Wood $27.00,  140511 Clear $19.00

Pretty Petals paper stack  138442 $8.00
Festive Flower Punch 139682 $18.00
Suite Sayings  140709 Wood $29.00,  140712 Clear $21.00

SAB Metallics Glitter Tape  141020  FREE with a $50 purchase



To view SAB items , click on the link SAB in my store and the flyer will load.  Write down your numbers.  Sorry I wish this was easier and I could show you individual pictures!!
Starting January 5th, Spend $50 and earn a FREE Sale-a-bration product.  Need a brochure, catalog?  Email me and I can send you a copy.  kswanson46@comcast.net

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is  WQH4WVMY  and will close on Sunday March 27th at 6 PM.
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 179-181 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.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Hearts are for Many Occasions, here comes LOVE Week!

This card features the Bloomin' Heart Bundle.  Love this Thinlit and the matching Flowers.  Hint on the Flowers, cut first, then stamp.  I found these little dies hard to keep in place and it was easier to line up the stamp to the cut image and it is photopolymer, so you can SEE what you are doing!!  And the Heart needs to be run back a forth a few times with flat cutting plates.  The Die Brush works great releasing this die.

And here is a close up of the Heart.

The card base and the Heart are Blushing Bride card stock.  Notice the Botanical Blooms vellum as an overlay!  Such a soft and lovely look.  A few Pearls and Sentiment from Rose Wonder.  I love how our products mix and match so seamlessly!

Bloomin' Love stamps and Bloomin' Heart Thinlits Bundle  140818 $35.50

Big Shot Die Brush  140603 $11.00

SAB Botanical Gardens Vellum  141019 FREE with a $50 purchase
See this picture at my shopping site in the Sale-a-ration Brochure. 





To view SAB items , click on the link SAB in my store and the flyer will load.  Write down your numbers.  Sorry I wish this was easier and I could show you individual pictures!!  I will take my own pictures soon.
Starting January 5th, Spend $50 and earn a FREE Sale-a-bration product.  Need a brochure, catalog?  Email me and I can send you a copy.  kswanson46@comcast.net


The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is W996Q9N9.    
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 179-181 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.    www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Silhouettes & Script

This is a very Versatile Hostess set.  If you are considering having a Party or placing a $150 order place this on your Wish List!  I will be showing you three cards using this stamp set.

All these cards will be available to make at the August Stamp a Stack.  I had to cancel the July 18th class due to a conflict.

First up a Wedding or Anniversary card.  The Pears are stamped in Delightful Dijon, stems Pear Pizzazz.  I inked from one side covering the pears with Delightful Dijon and then did the stems with Pear Pizzazz .  One is cut out, the other cut with the Lots of Labels Framelits.  Sentiment hand cut.  All on Very Vanilla.

Plus this stamp set "Pairs" perfectly with this Farmers Market paper pattern.  I love pears, always have.  Aunt Esther had a few Pear trees in her Orchard and growing up, there was nothing better than a GREEN Pear.  I had many a stomach ache over these green pears, but loved to pick and eat fruit straight from the tree.  My Mother would can pears in fruit jars and we would eat these jewels all winter.  Memories....

Ingredients:

Silhouettes & Scripts  139179 Wood $14.00,  139940 Clear $10.00, Can only be purchased with Hostess Dollars.

Farmers Market Designer paper  138448  $11.00
Lots of Labels Framelits  138281  $27.00
Elegant Dots embossing folder  138287  $7.50
Burlap 132140  $8.00

The new Hostess code is  226BEM7P..   Please use this code at checkout.
Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net
If you are having issues with online ordering please contact me. (816)806-4087. If your order is over $150, do NOT use the Hostess code, you will qualify for your own Hostess Benefits!!!

Timeless Elegance Wedding

I promised to show you more of this amazing paper in action.   Here is a wedding card that reminds me of Lavender and Lace.  This Lacy pattern is perfect for Weddings and the Petite Petals can be stamped in any color to match the Brides color palette.  I actually watercolored these with Elegant Eggplant and added a bit of Silver Thread for some sparkle.  Love this stuff!!

Lots of Labels fit this sentiment from "Big News" perfectly.  I love sentiments that work inside and out.  This is one of those Stamp sets!  And the Black and Very Vanilla combo has such a rich look!

Ingredients:

Big News  134018 Clear $32.00, 134015 Wood $44.00

Petite Petals Bundle 140257 Clear $21.25, 140256 Wood $24.50 Stamps and punch!!

Timeless Elegance Designer paper  138444 $11.00
Lots of Labels Framelits  138721 $27.00
Silver Thread 138402 $3.00

The new Hostess code is  226BEM7P..   Please use this code at checkout.
Shop at www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net
If you are having issues with online ordering please contact me. (816)806-4087. If your order is over $150, do NOT use the Hostess code, you will qualify for your own Hostess Benefits!!!