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!

kathyswanson.stampinup.net

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!  

A Tale of 2 Kitties........

 More North Pole Mischief paired with the Lights Aglow 6X6 paper stack.  This paper is beautiful and BOTH sides of this paper make a lovely background on Cherry Cobbler card stock. 

I embossed the Designer paper with the Wintry 3D Snowflake folder.  I colored the image with Stampin' Markers and cut out with various Dies.  If you are a Pet Lover, don't miss this Stamp set!

The I reversed the Designer paper for a GOLDEN background!  Stamped the smaller Sentiment directly to the Rectangle to show off more of the embossed Snowflakes.

You could easily make all your Holiday cards with this stamp set and a pack of this Designer paper and a package or card stock.  Get your orders in and earn a FREE item when you spend $50!!

North Pole Mischief  159770  $21.00

Wintry 3D embossing folder  159831   $10.00

Lights Aglow 6X6 Designer paper  159535  $15.00

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• Upcoming Events

Independence Uptown Market  Saturday 7/30  8am-1pm

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August Paper Pumpkin Preview!!!

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  Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 

  
  And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name: Sweet Sunflowers

  Item Number: 161120

  This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
  • Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
  • 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

  • FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

  Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

  Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

  
  

  Signup today at the below link!!

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The July Hostess Code is JZVVBHC6
 . This Hostess code will close Sunday July 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 170-171 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.



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North Pole Mischief

 I LOVE this stamp set....so Whimsical and when paired with the Whimsical Trees 3D embossing folder.  Old Olive for the trees on a Crumb Cake card base.  Stitched Rectangles for the focal image and Sentiment.  I need to find my Wink of Stella and make the Fish Bowl shine!!

Super Simple card easy to mass produce!  Spend $50 on merchandise during Sale-a-bration and EARN a FREE item!!

And here are the Cat and Dog up to Mischief wrapping this gift!  So cute and the PAWS on the Sentiment!

Minimal coloring and a GREAT stamp set to share with your kids or Grandkids!  Stamp the images and let them COLOR!  Or use for Party invitations!

North Pole Mischief  159770  $21.00

Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder  159831   $10.00

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• Upcoming Events

Independence Uptown Market  Saturday 7/30  8am-1pm

PICK UP CATALOGS at these events!!

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August Paper Pumpkin Preview!!!

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  Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 

  
  And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name: Sweet Sunflowers

  Item Number: 161120

  This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
  • Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
  • 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

  • FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

  Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

  Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

  
  

  Signup today at the below link!!

• paper pumpkin signup                       
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  Need catalogs? Email me and I will send them to you.  kswanson46@comcast.net
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• 159940 - POOL PARTY & SOFT SEA FOAM CARDS & ENVELOPES are SOLD OUT!!  Sorry for the inconvenience......get your orders in for the best selection!

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


The July Hostess Code is JZVVBHC6
 . This Hostess code will close Sunday July 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 170-171 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

Kindest Gnomes

 Gnomes are all the rage and Stampin' Up is right on trend with this Suite of products.  The Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder makes an adorable background for this little guy colored with Stampin' Markers.  Balmy Blue card base, Real Red Trees.

A snip of the Balmy Blue ribbon and a Stitched Rectangle Die enhances the Sentiment.  More Gnomes coming featuring the Rings of Love paper you can EARN for FREE if you purchase $50 in Merchandise.

Kindest Gnomes  159626  $49.50

Gnomes 12X12 Designer paper  159615  $12.00

Rings of Love 12X12 Designer paper   159939   FREE with $50 purchase   12 sheets

Whimsical Woodland 3D embossing folder  159831   $10.00

Balmy Blue & White 3/8 Double stitched ribbon  159629  $7.00

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• Upcoming Events

Independence Uptown Market  Saturday 7/30  8am-1pm

PICK UP CATALOGS at these events!!

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August Paper Pumpkin Preview!!!

• 

  
  

  
  

  Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 

  
  And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name: Sweet Sunflowers

  Item Number: 161120

  This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
  • Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
  • 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

  • FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

  Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

  Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

  
  

  Signup today at the below link!!

• paper pumpkin signup                       
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  Need catalogs? Email me and I will send them to you.  kswanson46@comcast.net
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• 159940 - POOL PARTY & SOFT SEA FOAM CARDS & ENVELOPES are SOLD OUT!!  Sorry for the inconvenience......get your orders in for the best selection!

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


The July Hostess Code is JZVVBHC6
 . This Hostess code will close Sunday July 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 170-171 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

Peace to You......

 Stampin' Up continues to have the most Beautiful Stamps and Sentiments for the Christmas season.  Peace to You and Hope & Peace are perfect for Religious Holiday cards,  Today my focus is on Peace to You stamp set.  A Stamparatus will be a good tool to have for these stamps.  You can stamp over and over to reach the level of saturation for your background.  AND you can EARN a FREE Sale-a-bration item for every $50 you spend in July-August.  So get a Stamparatus and be REWARDED!

Smoky Slate card base and this Metallic Shimmer paper is made to go with these stamps!!  I trimmed the image and popped up over the shimmer paper.  Used Stitched Rectangle Dies to cut the sentiment.

I hope you can see the shimmer in this close up!

I paired the Church image with the Rings of Love paper you can EARN for FREE with a $50.00 purchase!  Evening Evergreen card base and ink.  The Stamparatus gives a crisp saturated image.

Love this Sentiment and the soft colors in the Designer paper pair well with this striking image.

Peace to You   159776   $23.00

Metallic Shimmer 6X6 Specialty paper  159909  $5.00  12 Sheets    Black/Silver, Pumpkin Pie/Gold, Evening Evergreen/Gold

Hope & Peace   159773  $23.00   Cards with this stamp set coming on Sunday!!

Rings of Love 12X12 Designer paper   159939   FREE with $50 purchase   12 sheets

Stamparatus   146276  $49.00

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• Upcoming Events

Independence Uptown Market  Saturday 7/30  8am-1pm

PICK UP CATALOGS at these events!!

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

August Paper Pumpkin Preview!!!

• 

  
  

  
  

  Here comes the sun(flower) for a crafting experience you won’t forget! The Sweet Sunflowers Paper Pumpkin Kit has so much in store—elegant watercolor designs hand-crafted by our in-house artists, TWO Classic Stampin’ Spots for a Two-Step stamping experience, and the all-new twist technique to make your floral designs come alive with depth and detail! 

  
  And the August Paper Pumpkin Kit includes the Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets as a FREE gift that will add the perfect golden accent to any card or project. We can’t wait to see the bee-utiful projects you’ll create! 

  ABOUT THE KIT

  Name: Sweet Sunflowers

  Item Number: 161120

  This kit includes:

  • All the supplies you need to create 9 cards: 3 each of 3 designs; and coordinating envelopes.
  • An all-occasion stamp set to express words of gratitude, friendship, greetings and beautiful wildflower designed images.
  • Specialty Vellum honeycomb shape pre-cut pieces.
  • 2 Classic Stampin’ Spots (Crushed Curry and Soft Suede) for a Two-Step stamping experience with a twist!
  • Paper pieces and embellishments with watercolor designs and images.
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals.

  • FREE GIFT: 8 Gold Foil Honeycomb Sheets

  Completed card size: 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" (14 x 10.8 cm)

  Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Blackberry Bliss, Crushed Curry, Evening Evergreen, Melon Mambo, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy, Pumpkin Pie, Soft Suede

  
  

  Signup today at the below link!!

• paper pumpkin signup                       
• *******************************************************************************************

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







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• 159940 - POOL PARTY & SOFT SEA FOAM CARDS & ENVELOPES are SOLD OUT!!  Sorry for the inconvenience......get your orders in for the best selection!

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







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



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


The July Hostess Code is JZVVBHC6
 . This Hostess code will close Sunday July 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 170-171 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