Big 15% OFF sale and My TOP 3 MUST HAVE STAMP SETS!

Sitting at my table downstairs and looking thru my stamps, trying to pick 3 was difficult.  But Gorgeous Grunge was a given.  These splotches and splatts make the best background ever!  When the Holiday catty came out my eye was immediately drawn to Lighthearted Leaves.  I had the Vintage Leaves bundle from the Big catalog, so this was an added addition to use the Framelits. 

Today I decided to emboss with Early Expresso on Mint Macaron, Calypso Coral and Early Expresso.  I then ran the leaves thru the Big Shot and then used some bleach in a Aqua Painter to remove some color from the card stock.  Love this look!

Stamped some splotches in Crumb Cake and Early Expresso on a Crumb Cake card base.  The sentiment is from Birthday Blossoms.  Love the Font in this Stamp set!

A Birthday card for a Man or Woman, Young or Old.  Love the versatility of these 3 Stamp sets and they will be 15% off Monday the 19th thru Friday the 23rd!!

Ingredients:

Lighthearted Leaves  139712  $26.00  Photopolymer

Gorgeous Grunge  130514 Wood $25.00,  130517 Clear $18.00

Birthday Blossoms  139167 Wood $27.00,  139471 Clear $19.00

 

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

15% off Sale on Regular Stamp sets in the Big Catty and Holiday catty.  DOES NOT include Bundles, Hostess sets and Rotary Stamps.
15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15% off, 15%

15% off Stamp sets starts MONDAY!!

Yes!!  SU is having a sale Monday the 19th-Friday the 23rd!!  Pretty sure it is ALL stamps sets in the BIG catty and the Holiday catalogs.  Bundles are not included in this sale(they are already 15% off).  So make your wish list and check it twice so you are ready to get those stamps at a discount!!  Use the Hostess code below and remember Weekly deals will post Tuesday if you want to include those on your order.  And while you are shopping remember to check the Clearance rack!! 
I will post Monday AM with any additional details!!

Is anyone watching Baseball?  I hope so cause it has been exciting and exhausting!  I am TAKING tickets which involves standing up for 4+ hours in the chill of fall these past 2 games and it has worn me out, plus allergies are killing me.  So no card today, I'll stamp tomorrow I promise!

Here are a few shots from the K yesterday, ALCS Game 2.  Royals up 2 games, WOO HOO!!!

 There is just something magical about this place when it is empty.  A few guys here and there, but other wise quiet and empty.  Love working at the K

 I want someone to mow my yard like this!

 My allergies maybe?  But this Pampas Grass sure is beautiful at all the gates.

 And the Blimp glides by in a Beautiful sky!

 And as we are leaving a Wedding party at Gate D.  The Bride won tickets and managed to get married and spend a few innings at the K.  What a Awesome memory!

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

Woodland Acorns

I played with a bit more color combos on this card.  Crumb cake card base, Lost Lagoon mat embossed with the Woodland embossing folder and then sponged with Island Indigo.  Acorns are Lost Lagoon and Crumb cake on Soft Sky.  Early Expresso and Crumb cake on Crumb Cake.  Rich Razzlebarry on Sahara Sand.  More Burlap strings behind.  Great card for any Occasion, I used the sentiment with this stamp set.

Ingredients:

Acorny Thank you Bundle  140841 $28.00

Woodland embossing folder  139673  $8.50   6X6

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

Colorful Acorns

Leaves are starting to fall and the Acorns are piling up!  I decided to spice up these acorns with some Boho Chic designer paper.  I used Island Indigo ink on Soft Sky card stock.  Black Berry Bliss ink on Sahara Sand and Rich Razzleberry ink on Sahara Sand.  Love how these acorns pull the colors from the paper.  And the matching punch make this so easy.  A bit of matching Bohemian Washi tape and Burlap scraps Highlight the sentiment.

Ingredients:

Boho Chic Designer paper 138446 $11.00
Bohemian Washi tape  138386 $5.00
Acorn Bundle  140841  $28.00  Stamps and Punch!!

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

Rainbow Stamping video!

Here is a great video featuring the Rainbow technique.  Great for words, or scenes. The video features words, I used trees!

https://youtu.be/qgywjuTZYhE

I chose to use the Trees from Wonderland and inked them up with Mint Macaron, Wild Wasabi and Garden Green.  I started at the Tree tops with the lightest color ink and worked my way down.  No need to wipe the stamp between inks when you start with light ink and go to the dark ink.  I then embossed with the Gently Falling embossing folder and added some ribbon.

A snip of ribbon and Silver Thread back up the sentiment for "A Little Something" Ingredients: Softly Falling embossing folder 139672 $8.50 Wonderland  139752 Wood $23.00,  140365 Clear $17.00 1/8 th Striped Ribbon 139615 $8.00 Garden Green and Real Red, 1 roll each A Little Something  139827 Wood $23.00,  139830 Clear $17.00
The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

Weekly Deals Tuesday October 13th

Sorry I am late with today's Weekly deals and there are not many deals!  Stampin' Up has experienced lots of back orders so they are limiting the Weekly Deal items.  The Holiday Catalog is selling strong, so get your orders in to prevent back orders and get your merchandise in time for the Holidays!!
 
Royals are still in this Post Season mix, so still not able to post any October classes.  I will keep you posted! 

Classy Designer Buttons Price: $6.00 $4.50	Hearts & Stars Decorative Masks Price: $3.00 $2.25	Metal Rimmed Pearls Price: $5.00 $3.75
Wild Wasabi 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon Price: $7.00 $5.25

The NEW HOSTESS CODE  is X2UTGDZK. .     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 page 51 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.kathy.swanson.stampinup.net

Vivilore Indpendence Mo.

Hey there wanted to share an amazing restaurant in Independence with a gorgeous garden area.  They take reservations and only a few weeks left of great weather to enjoy the outside dining.  Art and Antiques inside.  Food is wonderful!  Check out the website for the menu and hours.

http://www.vivilore.com/

My Aunt Marilyn and her Friend Mary Anne are in town for a few days.  Here are a few pictures I took of the Gardens.