Sympathy Window Frame

Windows can be used to look out on Life or inward to our deepest Thoughts.  With this Window I hoped to capture the far away look of a loved one lost but not forgotten.  Only look thru the Window to see all your Memories.

Two New colors, Balmy Blue and Gray Granite.  These Window Framelits cut like Butter!!  Very little coaxing needed to brush out all the little bits and pieces with the Die Brush.  Use Tombow to adhere.  I stamped the Background in Balmy Blue also.  The Bird in Black and cut out with the Framelit.  A very Versatile set.  Stitched shapes showcases the sentiment.

Painted Glass  148361 Wood $48.50,  148362 Clear $42.25

Big Shot Dies Brush  144262  $12.50

Stitched Shape Framelits  145372  $30.00

Balmy Blue Cardstock 146982  $8.50
Balmy Blue ink  147105  $7.50
Gray Granite card stock  146983  $8.50

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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June Paper Pumpkin

The June Paper Pumpkin kits is awesome and it Coordinates with the Broadway Bound Suite in the Annual Catalog.  Cole an Employee of Stampin' Up gives you all the details in this video.  He is a cutie and does a Great Job featuring these matching products on page 69 of the catalog. 

So if you missed this kit, click on the Paper Pumpkin Link at the top right of this post and get started to get the July kit!  It will be a Surprise, a NICE Surprise delivered to your door each Month!

Or if you want to purchase product to make cards similar to what you see in the video here are the products. 

Past kits may be available in my Online store, check under Paper Pumpkin products to see what kits are available.  You must be a subscriber to purchase past kits.

Broadway Birthday Bundle  148321  $41.25

Broadway Bound Designer paper  146277  $14.00

Broadway Bound card stock pack  146278  $8.50

Metallic Pearls  146282  $7.00

Candle Embellishments  146281  $8.00

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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Window Frames

This card is another IN Color creation but only using the Framelits in all the colors and filling the blank space with a Sentiment.  Another Call me Clover card base with a White mat.  These colors really pop off the card and I used Tombow to adhere them.  Not much wiggle room on these so when you put them down, they stick! 

My Sentiment should have been a bit lower, but did not want to start over!  I should have used the Stamparatus!!  Did you get yours yet?  What are you waiting for!!!  You could add Rhinestones, some of the new Vine ribbon, I have it but cannot find it!! 

 And the IN Color cardstock is available in a bundle so you can get all 5 colors, 4 sheets of each!

146973  2018-2020 card stock  $8.50

Painted Glass  148361 Wood $48.50,  148362 Clear $42.25

2018-2020 IN color markers  147159  $15.00

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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Kaleidoscope Window

This Square of Vellum really reminds me of that Kaleidoscope we had as kids.  You looked thru the tube and twisted and the colors went crazy!!  That was hours of entertainment for me and maybe why Color and Crafting are such a part of my life.  I used ALL the 2018-2020 IN Colors for this card.

There are 2 pages of these squares, so you get 8 squares!  I love how these 5 colors play so well together!  Pineapple Punch, Grapefruit Grove, Blueberry Bushel, Lovely Lipstick and Call Me Clover on a Call Me Clover card base.  I added a White mat embossed with the Layered Leaves.

I backed the sentiment with some Blueberry Bushel.  Love this Stamp set and ALL the possibilities!

Definition of kaleidoscope

: an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns

found these pics on Amazon, if you need a gift for a child....try one of these!


Painted Glass  148361 Wood $48.50,  148362 Clear $42.25

Graceful Glass 6X6 Vellum   146344  $11.00

Layered Leaves  143704  $9.00

2018-2020 IN color markers  147159  $15.00

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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Lovely Lipstick Birthday

Here is the final slice of this single sheet of Vellum.  3 cards from 1 sheet and could have been 4!  Beautiful for a Birthday with this flagged Sentiment from Painted Glass.

Petal Burst embossing folder makes a Great background for this pattern on Granny Apple Green card stock.  Card base is Lovely Lipstick and Flowers and Leaves were colored with the same markers.  Color on back of the Vellum for best results.  Notice how the lines on this Vellum almost appear to be embossed in Black ink.  Love this Vellum!!!

Painted Glass  148361 Wood $48.50,  148362 Clear $42.25

Graceful Glass Vellum  146344  $11.00

New Color Assortment Markers  147160  $48.00  16 Markers!!

2018-2020 IN Color markers  147159   $15.00

Petal Burst embossing folder  141493 $7.50

Lovely Lipstick card stock  146970  $8.50
Granny Apple Green card stock  146990  $8.50

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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Graceful Glass Vellum

Here is another slice of this Beautiful Vellum panel.  You knew a Purple and Green card was coming.....here it is!  More new colors, Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape,Mossy Meadow and a favorite Old Olive colored on the back of the Vellum panel.

I colored around the outside edges with Gorgeous Grape marker and stamped Butterflies up the Highland Heather card front.  "Share What you Love" paper makes a Beautiful background under the Vellum and on the fold of the card.

This Sentiment could be used for MANY Occasions!  And you can Purchase ALL the new and returning markers as a Bundle!!  16 Markers for $48.00.

Here is a video from Brian with some tips for this Suite of products and a better look at the Vellum stack.

Painted Glass  148361 Wood $48.50,  148362 Clear $42.25

Graceful Glass Vellum  146344  $11.00

New Color Assortment Markers  147160  $48.00

Share What you Love designer paper  146926  $27.00  24 sheets

Highland Heather cardstock 146986  $8.50

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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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Stumped for DAD?

Dad's can be very hard to buy for......I mean how many Ties, Shirts and Coffee Mugs do they need?  The Age of the Gift card has made it much easier to get something for Dad!  Try a Bass Pro Gift Card, Top Golf or Jack Stack BBQ?  How could you go wrong with those and of course a Manly Card to deliver the Gift Card in!

I started with a Crumb Cake card base, 3 X 5 1/2 panel of Wood Textures designer paper framed in Early Expresso card stock cut 3 1/2 X 5 1/2.  I used the Stamparatus and Soft Suede ink to stamp the Stump.  Inked up several times and stamped for a Nice Dark image!  

I then cut leaves and used the Template to stamp on the leaves.  This Bundle has leaf embosslits, these are so cool.  Cut your leaves first, stamp and then add the Texture!

Line your leaf up with the framelit and then run thru the Big Shot and look at those lines.  Love this natural look!

Here is a picture of My Dad in his element pitching Horse shoes.  Hug your Dads, Grand Dads and ALL the Special Men in your life today and everyday!  Miss you Dad!!!

Rooted in Nature Bundle  148352 Wood $84.50,  148353 Clear $72.75 

Wood Textures Designer paper  144177  $11.00

Crumb Cake card stock  120953  $8.50
Cajun Craze card stock  119684  $8.50
Early Expresso card stock  119686  $8.50
Early Expresso ink  147114  $7.50
Soft Suede ink 147115  $7.50

Purchase your Stamparatus from my Online Store and receive a FREE class on the use of this tool and a Circle and Square Template.  

Class will be scheduled for Local Customers at a mutually decided date and time.

Out of Town Customers?  I'll send you a Circle and Square Template and a Surprise with your Thank you card!

Stamparatus  146276  $49.00

Use this HOSTESS  XMUUXDSG code .  This Hostess Code will close June 30th 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 226-229 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