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

Happy Celebrations

Here is another stamp set that needed some attention,  This set matches the Celebrations Duo embossing folders and both will be carrying over to the New catty.  I'm glad to see some GRUNGE since we are losing my go to Gorgeous Grunge!!

 I have lots of ideas using  these duos embossing folders.  Perfect for GUY cards when paired with masculine colors!

I have been in a Watermelon Wonder kind of mood!  Another retiring In Color that will be missed greatly!!  I stamped Happy in Watermelon Wonder card stock and then trimmed down to really focus on the word.  Lined it up with the Embossing folder and embossed.  Notice this folder gives an "innie" look, yet the lines of the letters pop out.

I then took a Watermelon Wonder panel 2 1/2 X 5 1/2.  The Tasty Treats Designer paper is cut 2 1/4 X 5 1/4.  I used some of the texture stamps from Happy Celebrations to create the stamped background on the other side of the card.  Pool Party, Watermelon Wonder , Crumb Cake and Peek a boo Peach.  FOR YOU was stamped in Black Stazon.

Happy Celebrations  143012  $35.00  Photopolymer

Celebrations Duo Embossing folders  142760  $9.00

Tasty Treats Designer paper 142770  $13.00  ON SALE $7.80

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

Mom Mix UP!!

I have to admit, this stamp set was lost in the shuffle.  But it is still available until the end of May in the Occasions catty.  And the Clear option is ON SALE!!!  This would be awesome to use for packaged baked goods and All Occasion cards.

I come from a Long Line of Baker's, Maker's and pretty handy gals!  My Brother was a GREAT bakers also, mainly for his own preservation of his Sweet Tooth!!  He would have been an AWESOME contestant on those Baking shows, Kevin was never afraid to try something new and would have been a winner, no doubt in my mind!  So this card is for My Mom, Grand Mothers and Brother.  All are gone, but not FORGOTTEN and "No One Measures up to then!!"

I randomly stamped the kitchen items in Tip Top Taupe on the Tip Top Taupe card base.  I stamped the Bowl on the Largest Whisper White Oval Scalloped Framelit.  A bit crooked, but imagine getting ready to pour!  I colored with Watercolor pencils and did not Blend, just colored!  I did use some Clear Wink of Stella over the Gray Spoon.

I added a  Watermelon Wonder Doily(cut in half) behind the Oval for a Pop of color.  The adorable strawberries were stamped and cut from the Cool Treats Bundle.  The stamped Strawberry is a Bit larger than the cut out, but I like how the shadow shows when you pop one up over the other!

Perfect Mix  142930 Wood $27.00,   142933 Clear $19.00 ON SALE $14.25

Cool Treats/Frozen Treats Bundle 145181  $48.50

In Color Doilies  141674  $6.00   ON SALE $4.20

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

Very Vanilla Eastern Palace Peek a Boo Card!

This card is probably my favorite and shows the Peek-a-boo ability of these Thinlits.  They cut like Butter, run them back and forth several times to insure complete cutting.  I used the new THICK Very Vanilla and had NO problems!!

We have all tried Random Stamping.....how about Random cutting?  That is what I did on this 4 X 5 1/4 card front.  Nested the thinlits, 2 different patterns and cut.  Then moved the Thinlits and cut again.  Same with the little openings.  Randomly move and cut.  Love these curved Sentiments that fit the curves of the Circles.  I added dimensionals to the back and Popped up on the Fresh Fig card base.  Fresh Fig is so beautiful and the Name makes be HAPPY!  Could it be because it is a shade of PURPLE!  Maybe.............

Here is the Finished card, I added Pearls and nothing else.  I could have added the Very Vanilla Satin ribbon, but I love the Simplicity and Striking dimension this card evokes.

And Do You See.......SNOWFLAKES?  Yes you do.....imagine the stunning Holiday/Winter cards you can make with this set and put GLIMMER Paper behind!!!  I will be using this Bundle ALL year long!!

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

Tranquil Tide meets Eastern Palace

Today is the Day you can order these Eastern Palace Bundles.  Go to my website for all the details or I sent an email to my mailing list yesterday with the Flyers.

Tranquil Tide is another NEW IN Color and it is stunning!  Such a RICH and saturated shade of Teal.With these Bundles you get 3 IN Color inks a month before the New catalog goes live!!!


I am showing more of the stamps in this set today.  I created a background by stamping tone on tone.  I cut a strip of the designer paper and added to the bottom of the card front.   I stamped Tranquil Tide on Very Vanilla and cut out the Flower, sponged with ink and added another element as the center.

Dapper Denim is an IN Color from last year that is in the Card Stock pack in this bundle and in the Designer paper pack.  I tied a simple Very Vanilla bow and added a Tranquil Tide Tassel.

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