Hope you are having a good weekend. Today’s “Designer Series Paper” card features the Season of Chic Bundle. The bundle pricing goes away tomorrow May 1, 2023, so if you are interested in the bundle, get it today and enjoy the 10% bundle discount. The stamp set and dies will be available in the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog as individual purchases.

The paper I’ve used has sold out, but any paper you have or like will work. While I’ve used rectangle cut card stock, why not use your Deckled Rectangle Dies or another interesting shape.

Card measurements: 5½” x 12″, scored at 1¾” – 4¾” – 7¾”

Gilded Leafing and Distressed Gold Specialty Paper can add additional sparkle to any card!

First, is a photo where you can see all the pages of the card.

Next is a close-up of the second page of the card.

Finally, close up of the last page of the card.

Tomorrow May 1st is the last day to purchase any of the “Last Chance Items” before the new annual catalog goes live May 2, 2023.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

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Shopping code through May 1, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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Introducing 4 new Stampin’ Up! Colors:

• Lemon Lolly 
• Bubble Bath 
• Azure Afternoon
• Pecan Pie

These new colors will be available Tuesday, May 2, 2023 when the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog goes live! I’ve teamed them up with the Oceanfront Photopolymer Stamp Set.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

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Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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The Kits Collection by Stampin’ Up! provides various product options and a range of project types that allow you to choose the crafting experiences that fits your style and needs.

These are great for on the go crafting or when you don’t have a lot of supplies. Fun to put together with friends or evening with the kids. Try a kit today. All kits can be found in my online store.

New kit released: Forever Friends Kit

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

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How about some Fun Fold cards? Aren’t they fun to make.  A few weekends ago I participated in an Online event and here are two of cards from the event. I’ve used products on hand and hopefully they are still available (they were when I wrote this).

First, a full sheet of card stock with some scores and cut out areas create this card.

Products used include:

• Brewed for You Bundle
• Delicate Desert 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
• Dry Brushed Metallic 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper
• Layering Circle Dies

Looks just like a normal side fold card, but with a flap over the front.

The second “Fun Fold” is actually two cards put together, outside card opens to the right and inside card to the left. By the Bay designer paper and the Seaside Bay Bundles used on the card. Deckled Rectangle Dies created the windows.

Hope you can see the two different cards here. Greeting is stamped on the inside, were the two cards are joined.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Click on any of the images below for more product information and to order directly from my on-line store.

Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

When shopping my online store, check demonstrator contact, then I can happily send you a re-useable card and the rewards you qualify for the following month.

For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Have any scraps laying around?  If so, then today’s card is for you.

I’m featuring the retiring By the Bay 6″ x 6″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, which is currently on sale for $12, down from $15. Get carried away to a happy place where sun, sand, and surf meet. The water-inspired designs and natural hues are the perfect complement to any handmade card or paper crafting project. Package includes 48 sheets of patterned paper: 4 each of 12 double-sided designs.

Card specifics:

• Sahara Sand card stock base
• Night of Navy card stock mat
• Basic White card stock 3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″, with adhesive sheet added
• Strips of designer paper, any width added in different directions, cut off any excess – great for using up scraps
• Before adhering the Striped Paper piece, run through your die cutting machine using an embossing folder (Gingham folder is what I used). Adhere to card front
• Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Night of Navy thin banner
  • Basic White circle to fit greeting of your choice (adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals

So what designer paper will you use?

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

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Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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Happy Saturday, today I have another sneak peek for you from the 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

For demonstrator pre-orders, we are given a limited selection of products to order from and this is one of my favorites when I first looked at the catalog.

I’m featuring the new Countryside Corners Bundle along with the Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.

Countryside Corners Bundle includes a large stamp and set of 7 dies.  While it’s hard to see in the photo, I’ve stamped the image in Boho Blue and Misty Moonlight ink, die cut three images and layered them up.  Boho Blue 3/8″ Textured Ribbon has been added and even a knot tied on.  Sentiment is from the Circle Sayings Bundle I featured last week.

Next Saturday I’ll be featuring the some of the new upcoming colors.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Today I’m sharing a “New to me” technique using an embossing folder.

Here is what I did:

1. Piece of Basic White card stock cut to size (3¾” x 5″ and 4″ x 5¼”)
2. Randomly add colors using Blending Brushes (saving a dark color for the accent)
3. Run the colored Basic White piece through your Die Cut Machine using an embossing folder – DO NOT have the Stampin’ Up! logo facing you – you want it on the bottom – you are going for the “debossed” image.
4. Add a dark color over the top directly by using a stamp pad. You want to drag it across lightly. May need to do a few times for the desired shaded.
5. Like magic the colors you added “pop” off the paper.
6. Adhere to card base, add sentiment and you’re done!

Below uses the Fern 3D Embossing Folder and the colors Lemon Lime Twist (returning), Granny Apple Green, Garden Green and Shaded Spruce.

Finally, the second card, I’ve used the Countryside Blossoms Embossing Folder from the upcoming 2023-2024 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog. Color include Balmy Blue, Tahitian Tide, Azure Afternoon (new) and Blueberry Bushel (returning).  Look for the new and returning colors May 2, 2023.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

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Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Just a quick reminder about FREE Shipping today, April 19, 2023 on orders of $75+ USD.

Please keep in mind, due to the volumes of orders, it may take 8-12 days for your order to ship. But, hey – shipping is free, I know that fine with me. I’ll be ordering some card stock and envelopes today!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

When shopping my online store, check demonstrator contact, then I can happily send you a re-useable card and the rewards you qualify for the following month.

For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Time for you to stock up and save on your favorite Stampin’ Up! products! What’s the big occasion?

April 19th only, Stampin’ Up! is offering FREE shipping

on orders subtotaling (before tax) $75 USD or more

It’s the perfect time to purchase basic supplies or items from January-April 2023 Mini Catalog. Remember, while some of the products will be carrying over to the new Annual Catalog – they may not be a bundle.

Finally, please keep in mind, the distribution center may fall behind our typical shipping time frames. In such cases, we will do all we can to return to our regular service levels as quickly as possible.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

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Shopping code April 16-30, 2023: AAQ24Z9Z

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Say hello to mountain landscapes and new In Colors! This month’s kit features nine outdoors-themed cards in our new 2023–2025 In Colors plus exclusive FREE stickers. Want more? Get the cards & envelopes add-on (available 2 May while supplies last) and continue your creative adventure!

ABOUT THE KIT – Exploring In Color

This kit includes:

• All the supplies you need to create 9 card, 3 each of 3 designs, plus 9 coordinating envelopes.
• A 7-piece all-occasion stamp set that celebrates good friends and great adventures!
• 1 Copper Clay (new In Color!) Classic Stampin’ Spot.
• Twine and die-cut accents
• FREE stickers to put on your projects or anything you want—water bottles, laptops, coolers, and more!
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″
• Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

Add-On: Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes

Available starting: May 2nd, while supplies last

Item number: 163113 – Price: $10.00 USD

This add-on includes

• 18 cards, 6 each of 3 designs
• 18 coordinating envelopes
• Finished card size: 4-1/4″ x 5-1/2″

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Boho Blue, Copper Clay, Daffodil Delight, Moody Mauve, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path, Wild Wheat

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Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

When shopping my online store, check demonstrator contact, then I can happily send you a re-useable card and the rewards you qualify for the following month.

For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Today I’m sharing the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making later today.

I’ve used retiring designer paper, card stock colors, ink and some stamp sets in today’s cards. While you may not be able to purchase some of these products, as they sold out, please use what you have to re-create the cards. Just think of all the fun you can have making your cards.

First card is a “Lattice or Fence” card, which is all the rage now. The cards use the Sun Prints 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper, Meadow Dies and sentiment from Art Gallery stamp set.

The second card is Triple Layer Designer Series Paper card. Purpose of this card was to use up some of my retiring designer series paper, my card uses Lovely Linen 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper.

Final card is a top corner fold request by one of my Sunday Stampers, Sue.  Download the project sheet for all the measurements.

Download project sheet: Apr23 Sunday Stampers – CardsandCraftswithKaren

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

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Happy Saturday!

Today is the first of my Saturday Sneak Peeks, were I’ll be featuring products from the new 2023-20324 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog.

The card made with the new 2023-2025 In-Colors.

• Copper Clay
• Wild Wheat
• Boho Blue
• Moody Mauve
• Pebble Path

The sentiment and all stamped images are from the Circles Saying Bundle #161355. The bundle is a photopolymer stamp set and 2 3/8″ circle punch. Sentiment image is adhered with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Card base is Copper Clay. I’ve also used the new 2023-2025 In-Color 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper and In-Color Dots.

Which color will be your favorite? I’m torn between Boho Blue and Copper Clay, but I’m a “blue girl”.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today.

Stop back May 2, 2023 to order from the new Annual Catalog.

When shopping my online store, check demonstrator contact, then I can happily send you a re-useable card and the rewards you qualify for the following month.

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How about a fun card featuring the Sweet Citrus Bundle.

Colors include Garden Green, Crushed Curry and Orchid Oasis.

I’ve stamped images around the edges of card base for added depth using tone on tone with Garden Green.

Next, mat Tea Boutique Designer Series paper on Basic White card stock. Add die cut and embossed fruit. Make sure you use one color for the outline images and another for the inside of the fruit. Don’t you just love these Hybrid Embossing Folders?

Orchid Oasis stamped flowers and leaves along with Iridescent Gems add the right amount of sparkle!

Each Saturday between now and April 29, 2023, stop back for “Sneak Peek” Saturday. I’ll be featuring a card made with new products available May 2, 2023.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Click on any of the images below for more product information and to order directly from my on-line store.

Current Shopping code: T9SMZRJE

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Today I’m sharing a Floating Strips card, where you get 2 cards from your focal image.

Here’s how to create the focal image:

• Strips of various colors of card stock or even designer series paper
• Piece of Window Sheet, my card used a 3¾” x 3¾” square
• Add the strips (use seal+ or tear & tape) of paper to the window sheet, leaving a small space between each
• Now pick a die cut shape and die cut from the middle (may need to make a few passes to get a good cut since window sheet and card stock layered together)
• Add die cut shape to one card front and negative space to another card base either directly or with Stampin’ Dimensionals
• Add die images and greeting to finish the card

The first card using the negative space for the background with a palm tree and grass die cuts added. Any greeting works with the card. I recommend using a dark ink that coordinates with the die cuts.

For this card I’ve added the circle die cut to a Thick Basic White card base and seashells. Images stamped using the Friends are like Seashells stamp set and Seashell Dies.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

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Current Shopping code: T9SMZRJE

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Happy Easter to all my family, friends and fellow crafters!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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ello there. So are you ready to shop today, I know I am!

Today the Last Chance Product pricing starts. There are a lot of products from both the annual and January – April 2023 mini catalogs. Discounts start at 60% on some products. Further down in this post are lists you can download in either PDF or Excel format.

Today I’ve made a card highlighting two of the retiring products. The card was made before the lists became available.

• Split Card Textures Dies
• Jar of Flowers Photopolymer Stamp Set

The card features Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape card stock, with the die cut layer embossed with Timeworn 3D Embossing Folder. Flower holder is the waffle cone from the Share a Milkshake Bundle, put together with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Inspired Thoughts Stamp set provided the sentiment for the card.

Last Chance Lists (PDF & Excel):

• 2022-2023 Annual Catalog Last Chance Products_US – Copy
• January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US – Copy
• January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US – Revised
• January-April 2023 Mini Catalog Last Chance Products_US – Copy

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Click on any of the images below for more product information and to order directly from my on-line store.

Current Shopping code: T9SMZRJE

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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Today’s cards are a preview of one layout I’ll be using for my Sunday Stampers when we meet later this month – a Lattice Card. The layout looks hard, but is easy to make. If you’re not comfortable eye balling, then grid paper can be used.

I’ve used die cuts I had from the Hello Irresistible Designer Paper and Share a Milkshake Bundle for the cards. Pretty Peacock ink (coming May 2, 2023) used for the sentiment.

Here’s the measurements:

• Card base 4¼” x 11″, score at 5½”
• On one half of the card base, cut off 3¼”
• Cut 5 strips ½” wide (horizontal strips)
• Cut remaining piece of card stock in half (vertical strips)

I’ve found it easier to add the vertical strips first, then just “eye ball” the horizontal strips and add with a little drop of liquid glue. Start with the bottom, top, then middle strips.

Second card uses the Share a Milkshake Bundle to create ice cream bowls to add to the card front. Can’t forget the cherry on top!

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have inspired you to try paper crafting. When you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I would appreciate your business.

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”.

Click on any of the images below for more product information and to order directly from my on-line store.

Current Shopping code: T9SMZRJE

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For orders is over $150, please use all of the Host Rewards you’ve earned, and I’ll send you your rewards as long as you check demonstrator contact.

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