Monthly Archives: May 2025

Jake’s Turtle-y Cute Bday card

Happy Birthday to my nephew Jake!

Jake’s birthday was actually May 23rd, this year my brother and his family are visiting so I waited to give him his card during the visit.

Below is Jake’s card featuring the Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection of products.

Facts about the card:

Actual size is 4¼” x 6¼” to accommodate the cut out from the designer series paper.
Images stamped on watercolor paper and colored
Wink of Stella adds a little sparkle

Next is the inside of the card featuring the Turtle Textures Embossing Folder. Image was stamped and colored lightly with a water painter.

Next project is a gift card holder using Twotone Real Red card stock. This card stock is a light and dark version of the color. Did you know Stampin’ Up! now sells two-toner card stock in almost every color and even variety packs to match some suites of products. I’d suggest adding a pack to your next order and give it a try.

Finally, the inside of the gift card holder. On the left is a place to sign your name and the right is perfect for a gift card or cash. On the right side you can see the light/dark color comparison.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

Today is the last day to take advantage of the awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on the join my team tab.

Place a $50 Stampin’ Up! order, before shipping & tax, with me and receive a card pack to make the 3 Sunday Stamper cards my local group make in the month your order is placed. Card Pack includes materials for the cards. Per Stampin’ Up! policy, stamped images cannot be mailed in the kits.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Trusty Tools 2 ways

Happy Friday-Eve! Today I have two simple cards for you using the Trusty Tools stamp set. Stampin’ Up! also has a coordinating set of dies, which I’m not using today. Stamp and die cut the highlighted image would also make a great card.

The card base and stamped images are both Crumb Cake using the same image as the highlighted tool.

In this day and age, women are just as likely to be using tools as men. The first card uses Strawberry Slush for the mat and stamping.

This next version uses Secret Sea for the card stock mat and stamping. Next, this card uses Timid Tiger for the ink at the end of the brush, keep in mind, any color works.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on the join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Suite Sale starts June 3

Starting June 3, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off!

If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025

All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
When you shop the sale, the 50% off discount will apply to the lower-priced item (for example, if you buy a suite collection and a stamp set from a suite, the suite would be full price, and the stamp set would be 50% off).
Suite collections are available if all items are in stock; if all items are not in stock, you can still shop the available suite products.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Products are available only while supplies last.

Click here for a link to my online store.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

New Virtual Album Retreat

Do you know I was a scrapbooker before a card maker? Years ago, I was attending a Bon Jovi three-day travel event and wanted to document my journey, so I started making scrapbooks. With scrapbooking you can include pictures, ephemera, and mementos to document and look back on your memories.

Stampin’ Up! has branched out this past year with more scrapbooking or memory keeping products.

Introducing the Virtual Album Retreat, a brand-new event that’s unlike anything we’ve ever done before! During this three-day, virtual event, you’ll create 12 scrapbook spreads using the “Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit”. Craft with those who love scrapbooking, learn new techniques, and connect on a personal level with fellow crafters and Stampin’ Up! staff. There will even be some fun giveaways!

This event is a great opportunity to connect with friends who love to scrapbook! It’s also a great way to invite others to experience all the crafting possibilities that Stampin’ Up! has to offer. Mark your calendars now and join us in July for this unique event!

When: July 16–18, 2025, 2:00–10:30 p.m. (MT)

Where: Private Facebook Group

Registration: There is no registration for this event! By purchasing the Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, you’ll get access to an exclusive Facebook group where the live event will stream.

Price: Month by Month Album Retreat 2025 kit, item 167338: $250 USD and goes on sale May 28, 2025. (Kits are only available while supplies last, so be sure to order ASAP! And you’ll want to order early to make sure you get your products in time for the event!) Kit does not include an album.

After the Event: You can access the recorded event videos on the Virtual Album Retreat Facebook group page.

Kit includes: Exclusive stamp sets, designed precut sheets, cardstock, embellishments, and more. You will be making 12 – 2 page spreads. Download of the spreads at the end of the post.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on the join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

SU 2025 VIRTUAL ALBUM RETREAT SPREADS

Celebratory Sips Suite

Happy Sunday! Any special plans for the weekend? Today I’m meeting a group of friends to have lunch with Julie who is visiting from out of town, will be a fun time.

Today I’m sharing an easel card with you using the Celebratory Sips Product collection from the Online Exclusive section of my Stampin’ Up! online store.

Information on the card:

Card is easy to make; the base is a 4¼” x 11″ card stock base scored at 2¾” and 5½”.
The 2¾” score is scored like a “mountain” and uses the Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Images from the Celebratory Sips Designer Series paper and stamp set Cheers and Sips Bundle are used to decorate the card.
Holographic Resin Dots used to decorate the card front.

Next is the side view of the card with the easel on display. Today’s card uses the Everyday Arches Dies, but any die that fits the card front or even just trimmer paper can be used to decorate the front of the card.

Finally, here is how the card looks when being displayed.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on the join my team tab.

Place a $50 Stampin’ Up! order, before shipping & tax, with me and receive a card pack to make the 3 Sunday Stamper cards my local group make in the month your order is placed.Card Pack includes materials for the cards. Per Stampin’ Up! policy, stamped images cannot be mailed in the kits.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Gallery Blooms Bundle

Ever have trouble coming up with a card layout or design?

Happens to me at times, so where do I look for inspiration? The Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog! It’s a great resource for inspiration or to even copy the design.

Today’s card was inspired by the catalog suggestions for the Gallery Blooms Bundle.

Specifics of the card:

Basic Beige, Basic White and Crumb Cake card stock
Basic Beige, Crumb Cake and Timid Tiger ink
Damask Embossing Folder used on the 3¾” x 5″ Basic Beige mat
Die cut framed stamped with image from the Element of Text stamp set
Foam Adhesive Sheet – cut strips to pop up the frame
Add stamped and die cut flower
Die cut leaves as embellishments
Finishing touch = 3 Pressed Flower Mofits

New to Foam Adhesive Sheets? They are double-sided adhesive foam sheets that can be cut with Paper Snips or open dies to fit any project. There are 6 sheets. 4-1/2″ x 4-5/16 per package. Ideal for use with cardstock and paper. Great to use with the frame so it does not sink once die cuts are added.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On!  Happy Shopping!

May25 Sunday Stamper Cards

Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers meet and here are the cards we will be making.

Preview Sunday Stamper cards

Any special plans for the weekend? I’ll be cleaning and preparing for a family gathering at the end of the month. My brother and his family will be here and I’m having the extended family over, I can’t wait!!!

Today’s card is a smash up of products my Sunday Stampers will be using tomorrow. So what products are they?

Gallery Blooms Bundle (stamps and dies)
Florals in Bloom 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper

For the card below:

Cover the front of a Thick Basic White card base with designer series paper
Add highlight strip of designer paper 2″ x 4¼”
Stamp image in Memento Black Ink on Basic White card stock
Color image to match designer paper pattern used
Die cut image and adhere to the left side of the card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals
Add greeting of your choice from the Greetings for All Ephemera Mix & Match Pack
Add 3 Holographic Resin Dots

With the new Florals in Bloom Designer Series Paper there are so many possibilities with the paper. It features the 2025-2027 In Colors:

Secret Sea
Cloud Cover
Timid Tiger
Darling Duckling
Strawberry Slush

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Gate Fold Fun Fold Card!

Today I have a Gate Fold Fun Fold card for you and will show you that both 12″ x 12″ or 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper will work to create the card!

Basics for the Gate Fold Fun Fold:

Designer Series Paper 4″ x 12″, scored at 2″ – 4″ – 8″ – 10″
Mountain fold, Valley fold, Valley Fold, Mountain Fold
Card base 4¼” x 5½”
Adhere between the 4″ and 8″ score to the card base
Decorate the inside and outside as desired (I’ve used Arches and Spotlight on Nature Dies)
Make sure when adding images to the front you only adhere to one side and don’t glue the card shut (as me how I know)

Next, the card below shows you can use 6″ x 6″ designer series paper as well for this card. Cut two pieces of the same design 6″ x 5¼”, score the 6″ side at 2″ and 4″. Adhere the left of one piece and the right of the other to the card base (4¼” x 5½”) to create a 12″ long piece of designer series paper. For the ends, cut from the first score down 2¼ inches on the side and adhere at the bottom.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Notes & Totes Bundle

If you know anything about me, you know I love purses and totes! My collection is extensive, and I love to switch them up when going out. How many purses and totes do you have? My collection is around 50!

Notes & Totes Bundle

Bundle includes a stamp set with sentiments in magazine headline style and sentiments in a relaxed script, designed to help you share your best thoughts. With sand, sun, flower, and water droplet images plus coordinating dies to quickly cut out the stamped images, you can decorate your cards and scrapbook pages with beachy accents.

Here are the first cards I created with the bundle. Two 4″ x 5¼” piece of Everyday Happiness Paper have been cut at a diagonal (no specific measurement) then matched up for the background. Woven Textures Designer Series Paper used for the totes along with Pool Party, Lost Lagoon and Pretty Peacock card stock. Add some shades of pink shells and starfish to finish the seashore theme.

Next the card with the designer series paper other sections. Aren’t these the cutest cards!

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Mosaic Technique Card

Today’s card features the Mosaic Tile technique. The concept is simple: cut apart a stamped panel and put it back together with small gaps. You do this in with squares, rectangles, or even in a brick pattern.

How to make the card below:

Start with a 3¾” x 5″ piece of Very Vanilla card stock and stamp your images using Memento Black Ink.
Color images in your choice of colors then cut into 1¼” squares.
Add the squares to a 4″ x 5¼” piece of Very Vanilla, then to a Mossy Meadow card base.
From experience, using liquid glue when adding squares gives you time to move them around if needed.
Add the greeting and embellishments of your choice

Gallery Blooms stamp set is part of the Beautiful Gallery Suite of products, the suite my Sunday Stampers will be using this month.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Turtle-Y Cute Collection

Earlier this week I posted cards made with new 2025-2026 Stampin’ Up! Annual Catalog products. Today are the details on one of my favorites, perfect for both young & old.

Card features products from the Turtle-Y Cute Suite Collection:

Turtle-Y Awesome Bundle – 16 stamps and 19 dies!
Turtle Textures Embossing Folder – available week of May 26th
Turtle-Y Cute 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper
Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam 1/2″ Ribbon (10 yards)
Shades of Green Hexagons 152 adhesive-backed pieces – 19 each of 4 colors and 2 sizes
– 6 mm and 7 mm. Featured colors: Granny Apple Green, Pool Party, Soft Sea Foam, and Shaded Spruce

Garden Green stamped turtle on the envelope!

Other products used on the card include the Stylish Shapes Dies, a must have in my eyes!

Next is the side view of the card. Images on the card are die cut from the designer series paper using dies or with Paper Snips. Don’t [ass up those images from the sides of the designer series paper, hand cut them out and add to the inside of the card!

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Stampin’ Up! Starter Kit Special May 6 – 31, 2025

Stampin’ Up! is having their BIGGEST Starter Kit Special available only for a limited time!

Between May 6–31, sign up to be a demonstrator and pack your Starter Kit with $165 worth of products for only $99.

That’s an extra $66 in products to kickstart your business!

Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join Stampin’ Up!

Benefits include:

20-25% Product Discounts
Exclusive Early Access to Products including a free copy of catalogs early
Attending exclusive demonstrator-only events (online and in person)
Exclusive demonstrator-only Website and Facebook group
Taking advantage of an opportunity to earn a modest supplemental income if you desire or just be your own best customer!
Click here to join today!

Link to the online Stampin’ Up! store – click here.

Thank you for taking the time to check out my blog post today. If you have any questions about joining Stampin’ Up! contact me at kthomas309@outlook.com.

Have a wonderful day, Craft On!

New products available today!

New Stampin’ Up! products available today, May 6th!

Products include:

20205-2026 Annual Catalog, On-Line Exclusives and 2 New Kits

Here are some cards using the new products. Click on any image to link to my online store.

Notes & Totes Bundle, stamp set and dies.

Next, Turtle-Y Awesome Suite Collection. Collection includes Turtle-Y Awesome stamp and die bundle, Turtle-Y Cute designer series paper, Turtle Textures embossing folder, Shades of Green Hexagons and Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam Ribbon.

Finally, Beautiful Gallery Suite Collection of products. There are 2 stamp set and die bundles – Beautiful Motifs and Gallery Blooms, Damask Designs embossing folder, Pressed Flower Motifs embellishments, Basic Beige Ribbon, and the extremely beautiful Beautiful Gallery 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! in May, check it out on my join my team tab.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Cheerful card & New SU Feature

On this rainy and gloomy weather Sunday, thought I’d share a cheerful card made with the Ice Cream Swirl Dies and the Full of Life 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper. A piece of the paper was added to the card front, then the ice cream cone added and greeting stamped. Change up the greeting for your desired occasion.

Stampin’ Up! has a new feature on the online store. If the item is unavailable and due back in stock, a box appears that says currently unavailable, just add your email address and Stampin’ Up! will let you know the product is back in stock. One of the items is the Terrific Toodstools Bundle, click the bundle name to check out the feature.

Reminder, the new Stampin’ Up! Catalog, Online Exclusives and 2 New Kits start Tuesday, May 6th.

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

Follow me on Instagram @thomas_karen_309 and on Facebook at “CardsandCraftswithKaren”.

There is an awesome opportunity to join Stampin’ Up! starting May 6th, check it out on the join my team tab.

Place a $50 Stampin’ Up! order, before shipping & tax, with me and receive a card pack to make the 3 Sunday Stamper cards my local group make in the month your order is placed.Card Pack includes materials for the cards. Per Stampin’ Up! policy, stamped images cannot be mailed in the kits.

Check out the Shop & Rewards tab for more information.

Have a great day – Craft On! Happy Shopping!

Happy Birthday to my nephew Jake!

Facts about the card:

Sales Period: June 3–30, 2025

Information on the card:

Specifics of the card:

Featured Products:

For the card below:

Basics for the Gate Fold Fun Fold:

Notes & Totes Bundle

How to make the card below:

Card features products from the Turtle-Y Cute Suite Collection:

Stampin’ Up! is having their BIGGEST Starter Kit Special available only for a limited time!

Between May 6–31, sign up to be a demonstrator and pack your Starter Kit with $165 worth of products for only $99.

That’s an extra $66 in products to kickstart your business!

Benefits include:

New Stampin’ Up! products available today, May 6th!

Products include:

20205-2026 Annual Catalog, On-Line Exclusives and 2 New Kits