Bright Poinsettia

Today I am using the reverse side of the Gold Paper and this paper needs NO embellishment.  Poinsettias are so beautiful and come in so many colors.  And the Rooted in Nature bundle leaves make a Great Flower....look......

I stamped in Gray Granite on Real Red card stock and cut out the petals with the Framelits.  Then used the embossing piece to add the veined texture.  Dusted the edges with a sponge and Champagne Shimmer paint. 

A Gold Faceted Gem for the center and the Greeting on the inside.  Only a few more days to earn this Hostess set, I love the Font of this Greeting.

All is Bright paper  147892 $11.00

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

Gold Faceted Gems  144141  $5.00

Champagne Shimmer paint  147044  $8.00

Warm Hearted Hostess set  147777 $10.00 with a $150 order. 

**************December Specials************************************************

*New items have been added to the Clearance Rack!!

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December and January Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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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Bright and Golden

I have neglected this pack of Designer paper All Is Bright!  How did I miss these Golden Ornaments?  Paired with some Basic Black and this card really does SHINE!

I cut the Black Circle from the mat under the Designer paper.....great tip of you can remember to do it!  I stamped the sentiment in Momento Black ink and then BRIGHT is embossed with Gold embossing powder.  I really like how this card turned out.

I used a 1 1/2 X 4 Strip of Gold Foil behind the sentiment.  A little bit of our Foil can really make a card special!

If Santa leaves you some CASH this Christmas, add this Bundle to your list.  It is never too early to start next years Holiday projects! 


Making Christmas Bright Bundle  149947  $35.00  Stamps & Punch!!

Making Every Day Bright 148813  $16.00  A matching set for ALL the Holidays!

All is Bright paper  147892  $11.00

Gold Foil Sheets  132622  $4.00      2 12X12 sheets

**************December Specials************************************************

*The Clearance Rack has been updated!!!

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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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Calendar Time

Stampin'Up is always right on time and the December Paper Pumpkin kit is a Calendar!!  And a sweet gift box so you could give this as a Gift!  I will be keeping mine and this kit SOLD OUT,  but I promised I would show you what you missed......so here is the video!

And did you know there is a Paper Pumpkin Fan Club page on Facebook?  You really should join this group for tons of alternative ideas for each months kit!

As I am unpacking my kit I notice that each page will fit in an envelope.   HMMMM you ask why does that excite me?  This kits has 18 months, that means 18 Birthday card fronts if I decide to use these for Birthday cards instead of a Calendar!  The stamp set is very textural and includes a circle to circle the Birthdate!  And 2 ink spots in Grapefruit Grove and Pool Party.

Can't wait to play this kit this weekend and show you some more Calendar ideas I have planned with the mini calendars.  If you are interested in a Mini Calendar class reply to this post and I'll get one on my calendar!

Stay tuned......and SIGN UP for the February Paper Pumpkin kit NOW before it is gone!!  Treat packaging for Valentines is the Hint being dropped!!

**************December Specials************************************************

*Clearance rack has been updated!!!

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

* Christmas card POP up at Blendwell Community Cafe.  Saturday 12/22 Noon-2pm.

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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

Farmhouse Christmas #simplestamping

Sad to see this Bundle hit the SOLD OUT list, but this Stamp set is a real Bargain and here are some simple cards.  Stamps, Ink and paper!

All is Bright Designer paper is still available and Beautiful, I used a scrap across the front and then popped up the Sentiment on a Mossy Meadow Circle.  A Simple twine bow adds some sparkle!

On this card I colored the House and even without the framelits, this is so easy to fussy cut with your scissors.

 Markers and Wink of Stella were used to color.  You can use Colored Pencils or Blends also.

Farmhouse Christmas 148478 $17.00  Stamps ONLY, the Bundle is SOLD OUT!

All is Bright designer paper  147892 $11.00

**************December Specials************************************************

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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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Merry & Bright Royals Version

The yearly tradition of Royals Christmas card making took a PAUSE this year.  But here is the Card I designed.  Some of my Favorite Fans will be seeing one of these in their mail box.

Here is the Pacific Point and Balmy Blue Version.  Lights stamped in Gray Granite and Lights colored with Markers.

Same idea, a few more lights and the Sentiment popped up on a Gold Doily.

Some Daffodil Delight bulbs and Wink of Stella for some shine!! 

This stamp set is SO versatile and changing the colors can really personalize your cards.  And this PUNCH!  I did not use the matching punch on this card, but don't overlook the matching set on page 47, Making Everyday Bright.  SO many Occasions can be covered with the Stamp set and Bulb Punch.


Making Christmas Bright Bundle  149947  $35.00  Stamps & Punch!!

Making Every Day Bright 148813  $16.00

**************December Specials************************************************

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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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Merry & Bright Card Making POP UP

My Last Card making POP UP event for 2018 will be this Saturday 12/22/18, Noon til 2 pm at Blendwell Cafe in Independence.  Watch for this event to be posted on Face Book tomorrow.  Here is the #Simplestamping card I will be featuring.  Several Color choices will be available.

Real Red card base and Multi Colored Lights!

Call Me Clover card base and Traditional Christmas Light colors.  This card is very easy to Mass produce and your Children and Grand Children can HELP!!  Color with Stampin' Write markers, Blends or Water Color pencils!



Making Christmas Bright Bundle  149947  $35.00  Stamps & Punch!!

Making Every Day Bright 148813  $16.00

**************December Specials************************************************



*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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

Farm House Truck many ways......

I finished up my Christmas cards this weekend and this Truck was the focal image of many of my cards.  Just can't get enough of this adorable Truck!

I used the Silver Foil Edged card bases and Envelopes.  Assorted Designer paper scraps covering my craft space were used because Coordination is King for Stampin' Up products! 

An Oval Stitched Framelit makes a nice Background for the Sentiment and Popped up Truck.

A Paper Pattern from Farm House Christmas and a Square Stitched Framelit. 

Under the Mistletoe Paper with a Spruce Tree popped up to draw the Shaded Spruce from the designer paper.

I added Wink of Stella to the Windows and Chrome areas of the Truck.  Really sparkles in person! 


Foil Edged Cards & Envelopes  147900 $9.50  20 Cards & Envelopes!

Farm House Christmas STAMPS ONLY  148478  $17.00 

THE BUNDLE WITH FRAMELITS IS SOLD OUT...SORRY

Farm House Christmas Paper  147820 $11.00

Under the Mistletoe paper 146921 $11.00

**************December Specials************************************************

*Sign up for Paper Pumpkin and get this exclusive kit that coordinates with Animal Expedition!  Use this link to start your account: Paper Pumpkin link

*Holiday Catalog*  Closeout is happening NOW!!!  While supplies last!

*Check out My Calendar for December Classes and RSVP.   www.kathyswanson.stampinup.net

Use this Hostess Code  UR49UAPV  and receive samples in your Thank You card!!

This Hostess code will close December 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