Blueberry Jam

 I made another Jam card today using some scraps to show how I stamped Blueberries on the designer paper under the Vellum.  I needed a neutral paper that the stamped berries would show thru the Vellum.  Darling Duckling card base with a gingham scrap of paper for the tablecloth.

Here is a close up.  I also used the little flower dies to accent the Jar lid.  Secret Sea bow and some retired bling really bring this card together.

I grabbed more scraps and have 10 more Jam cards started.  A 6x6 piece of Designer paper gives you a Jar, tablecloth and Jar lid!  Flip paper for coordinating looks!

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Jam is my Jam….

 The long overdue February Thank you cards are on the way.  I finally found the Vellum!  You can’t have a Jar without Vellum!  Vellum is available in 12x12.  Item number 167099,  12 sheets for $10.00.

This Filled with Sweetness bundle screams all things good and wonderful.  Item 167475 $56.50.  My Grandmothers and Mother made Jam every year.  My Brother and I picked the fruit and they made the magic in a jar! I used the Vellum over the designer paper.  

I pulled colors from the Homemade Sweetness 12x12 designer paper.  Item 167467  $12.50 for 12 sheets.  Strawberry Slush, Granny Apple Green and Secret Sea.  

The paper pattern under this Vellum is the same used for the Blue berries.

I used 4 different paper patterns for these cards.  

Gathering Leaves embossing folder was used on the bottom of the card front.  I thought it gave a tablecloth vibe?  This folder is on the last Chance list for $7.35!  Item number 165983.

The jar lid holds down the Vellum on the top.  The Fruit accent holds down the bottom right. And the Sentiment anchors the left side.  Adhesive shows thru Vellum so using elements to hide adhesive can be a challenge.  I did add a thin line of Tombow adhesive under the stamped line on the jar bottom.  Can you see it on this card? I’ll be making lots of Jam cards for the market April 4th.  

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March Product of the Month

 Product of the Month is available to order and it is so cute!  Notes of Spring is a 2 step photopolymer stamp set.  Your cart must total a minimum of $75 to purchase this exclusive stamp set for $5.00.

March Online exclusives and 2 new kits have also launched.  Lots of Bundles are unavailable until later in March, so check out the website to note your favorites.

Independence Uptown Market is this Saturday 3/7,   

9-1pm.  I have added lots of new cards to the Rack!  I will also have Easter and St. Patrick’s items.  Come shop local!

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Last Day…

 Free Shipping ends today!  Maximize your savings and use your Bonus Day coupons today!  

Minimum order $75.00.

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FREE Shipping Feb 18-20

 Woo Hoo it’s time for Free Shipping on a minimum $75 order!  If you have Bonus Day Coupons to use, it’s time!  And you can get this Product of the Month paper for $5.00.

Free Shipping is Feb. 18-20.  Get ready to shop tomorrow! 

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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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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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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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Beautiful Butterflies

 Sympathy cards always seem to be needed at all my events, so many sad times and I hope the cards I make bring some comfort to those who have lost Loved ones....I used Elements of Text for a Smoky Slate background and then stamped the Butterfly in Pretty in Pink.  I stamped off to lighten the shade of pink.  The card base is Moody Mauve a Retiring In Color!

Here is a close up of the Arched Focal image.   A simple sentiment from the Keeping Tabs Bundle is popped up over the Arch.

On this Card I stamped the Butterflies in Black directly to a Moody Mauve Circle.  The Background is a stamp purchased at a Yard sale!  The Vellum Leaves are from a Paper Pumpkin kit.  

The Vellum softens the Vintage looking background on Smoky Slate card stock.  Moody Mauve card base.  Check out the Last Chance tab in my Online store for Sale Prices on Retiring In Color items!!

These Sympathy cards and MORE will be on the racks this Saturday at the Independence Uptown Market!  9-1pm  April 5th.

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle  164615  $59.25

Elements of Text  164774  $26.00

Keeping Tabs Bundle  163543  $27.75

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• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20 and earn rewards!!!......NEW Rewards start April 15th.  

Upcoming Events:

Independence Uptown Market will be the First Saturday of April.  April 5th 9am-1pm.  Easter and Spring items will be here also.  I am making NEW Coasters!!  Lots of new Vendors are popping up at the Independence Market so come check us out!  Lots of Jams, Jellies, Honey, EGGS and Baked Goods are at this Market!!  211 W. Truman Rd.  Indep. MO.

And a NEW Event will be the Independence Rummage Sale on Saturday 4/19 9-3pm!!  201 N. Dodgion Indep. MO.  At the Corner of Noland Rd and Truman Rd in the Sermon Community Center gymnasium.  I will have Retired Stamps, Paper and Supplies, Royals (Collectibles)Bobbleheads, Hats, Shirts, Bags all NEW!  Books, Cook Books, Home Decor and MORE!!!

 

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Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs!

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

• Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments

• Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Cards come in a beautiful coordinating box!

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• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20.00 and earn Rewards!!......Starts April 15th!!!!

Time to Celebrate!

 I am adding some more Terrific Toadstools to the Card Rack and a few Gift Boxes.  This paper is so cute and paired with Granny Apple Green is So Spring!  These Gift Boxes hold Gift Cards, Cash, Jewelry, Candy and any little Treat you can squeeze in them!  Velcro closure so the Box  can be filled and resealed.

A similar paper Pattern on the Granny Apple Green card base. Circle Dies make a nice Focal point to stamp on.  This Sentiment is from the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle.  More coming with this Bundle tomorrow.

Terrific Toadstool Bundle  164790  $38.50

Beautiful Butterflies Bundle  164615  $59.25

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

              

• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20 and earn rewards!!!......NEW Rewards start April 15th.  

Upcoming Events:

Independence Uptown Market will be the First Saturday of April.  April 5th 9am-1pm.  Easter and Spring items will be here also.  I am making NEW Coasters!!  Lots of new Vendors are popping up at the Independence Market so come check us out!  Lots of Jams, Jellies, Honey, EGGS and Baked Goods are at this Market!!  211 W. Truman Rd.  Indep. MO.

And a NEW Event will be the Independence Rummage Sale on Saturday 4/19 9-3pm!!  201 N. Dodgion Indep. MO.  At the Corner of Noland Rd and Truman Rd in the Sermon Community Center gymnasium.  I will have Retired Stamps, Paper and Supplies, Royals (Collectibles)Bobbleheads, Hats, Shirts, Bags all NEW!  Books, Cook Books, Home Decor and MORE!!!

 

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****Paper Pumpkin******************************************************************

• Starting today 3/11 you can purchase and manage Paper Pumpkin on your Stampin' Up account!  YIPPEE!!!!
  
  

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APRIL: Inked Occasions

Subscribe March 11–April 10

Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs!

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

• Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments

• Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Cards come in a beautiful coordinating box!

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  And the Add on for the next 3 kits:   166238
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Shop 24/7 at my Website: https://kathyswanson.stampinup.net/
  
• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20.00 and earn Rewards!!......Starts April 15th!!!!

Terrific Toadstools are in the NEW Annual Catalog!!

 

Great news The Mushrooms/Toadstools are carrying over from the Mini catalog!  I would have kept making these cards no matter,,,,,but now you can purchase and make your OWN cards!!  I love this set and Mushrooms are a THING again!  They were big when I was growing up in Bell Bottom Pants and Halter tops!  Everything does come back!  I tried some new Backgrounds and Colors for these cards.  Grab them at the Independence Uptown Market this Saturday 9am-1pm.  Come get your Easter Treats, Cards and MORE.......

I used some Calypso Coral for this Mushroom on a Sunflower Background.

This Retired paper screams Spring....so a Fresh Freesia Mushroom was needed for this card.

And finally Melon Mambo and Fresh Freesia with a Lemon Lime Twist Arch.  So Bright and Beautiful for a Birthday!

Terrific Toadstool Bundle  164790  $38.50

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

              

• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20 and earn rewards!!!......NEW Rewards start April 15th.  

Upcoming Events:

Independence Uptown Market will be the First Saturday of April.  April 5th 9am-1pm.  Easter and Spring items will be here also.  I am making NEW Coasters!!  Lots of new Vendors are popping up at the Independence Market so come check us out!  Lots of Jams, Jellies, Honey, EGGS and Baked Goods are at this Market!!  211 W. Truman Rd.  Indep. MO.

And a NEW Event will be the Independence Rummage Sale on Saturday 4/19 9-3pm!!  201 N. Dodgion Indep. MO.  At the Corner of Noland Rd and Truman Rd in the Sermon Community Center gymnasium.  I will have Retired Stamps, Paper and Supplies, Royals (Collectibles)Bobbleheads, Hats, Shirts, Bags all NEW!  Books, Cook Books, Home Decor and MORE!!!

 

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****Paper Pumpkin******************************************************************

• Starting today 3/11 you can purchase and manage Paper Pumpkin on your Stampin' Up account!  YIPPEE!!!!
  
  

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• 

APRIL: Inked Occasions

Subscribe March 11–April 10

Craft stunning cards with hand-painted, alcohol ink designs!

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

• Textured gold foil on the card bases and sentiments

• Precut paper pieces and butterfly embellishments

• Coordinating colors: Berry Burst (Classic Stampin’ Spot), Flirty Flamingo, Fresh Freesia, Gorgeous Grape, Peach Pie, Pool Party

Cards come in a beautiful coordinating box!

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  And the Add on for the next 3 kits:   166238
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Shop 24/7 at my Website: https://kathyswanson.stampinup.net/
  
• Hostess Rewards are changing and I think you are going to LOVE the NEW program!  Spend $20.00 and earn Rewards!!......Starts April 15th!!!!