Today we celebrate Memorial Day in the United States of America. The Memorial Day weekend is about honoring those men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedoms that we have today. We have our flags flying today, hope you have yours out as well. Here is the card I’ve made honoring those who gave… Read More: Happy Memorial Day »

Happy Saturday! Any special plans for the weekend? I’ve taken some vacation time so I’m enjoying a 6-day weekend! It’s that time of the year, between Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Birthdays, Wedding and Graduations to name a few – gift card holders come in handy. Here are 2 ideas featuring products from the Countryside Corners Bundle. Card specifics… Read More: Countryside Corners Bundle »

Last week I watched a friends Facebook live and just needed to CASE the card she made – thanks Ann! The card features the Petal Park Stamp set and Petal Park Builder Punch, two carryover items from the January-April 2023 Mini Catalog along with the new Layering Leaves Photopolymer two step stamp set. This set coordinates with the… Read More: Petal Park & Layering Leaves »

Happy Birthday to my favorite nephew Jake! Today I’m featuring the card I sent for his birthday. I’m featuring products from the Bright & Beautiful Suite Collection of products, along with a 2-4-6-8 pop up box card. Products used on the card include: Beautiful Balloons Bundle Bright & Beautiful 6″ x 6″ Designer Series Paper Holographic Trio 12″… Read More: Happy Birthday Jake! »

Hope you had a good weekend. Our pool is now ready for holiday weekend, which I’m really excited about! Today I’m teaming the Irresistible Blooms Bundle with the Holographic Trio Specialty Paper. The long and circle die cuts are made with the new Holographic Trio 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper. Use these dynamic, colorful sheets with dies, punches,… Read More: Holographic Trio Paper »

Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and here are the cards we will be making. The first card uses the Countryside Corners Bundle for a fun fold card. Card base is made with the Countryside Inn 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Did you know the images from the Lasting Joy Photopolymer Stamp set coordinate with… Read More: May23 Sunday Stamper Projects »

Happy Friday! Did you know that the stamp set below – Layering Leaves, coordinates with the Bough Punch? The Layering Leaves Stamp Set has everything you need to send heartfelt thoughts to a friend! For all your paper crafting occasions, you can create naturescapes with a simple message to show how much you care. Winter or spring, the… Read More: Layering Leaves & Bough Punch »

Saturday, I posted a card using the pretzel image from the Super Cool Photopolymer Stamp Set. Now, I’m using the ice cream cone image for a card. The idea for the came from images with the stamp set online. Card specifics: Orchid Oasis card stock card base Basic White card stock – 3 3/8″ x 5 1/2″ Basic… Read More: Super Cool – Ice Cream »

Don’t know about you, but I had a wonderful weekend! Julie McLaughlin, a friend of mine from high school, wrote a book, A Gift of Time: A Birth Mother’s Memoir. Saturday, she checked a few boxes off her bucket list with an appearance at her local library, which included a reading from the book. I went with friends… Read More: Ringed with Nature Birthday »

Today’s card is made with a stamp set & designer series paper I’ve wanted ever since I looked at the 2023-24 annual catalog for the very first time! I was so glad to get my shipment so I could start making cards with these items. Super Cool Photopolymer Stamp Set Delightfully Eclectic 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper… Read More: Super Cool – Pretzel »

Happy Anniversary to my brother Michael and sister-in-law Diane! For their card I’ve used the Ringed with Nature Photopolymer Stamp set and the coordinating Tree Rings Hybrid Embossing Folder. One of the nice features of the stamp set is the variety of greetings included, so many uses! Flowers are stamped with Daffodil Delight, Highland Heather and Berry Burst… Read More: Ringed with Nature »

New Online Kit Added – Confetti Birthday! 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. The Kits Collection offering changes frequently as new kits are released, and kit availability fluctuates. This new kit includes:  Enough supplies to… Read More: Confetti Birthday Kit added »

After a gloomy Sunday with rain, I thought a bright and cheerful card for Tuesday morning was in order. For the card I’m using some of products from the Bright & Beautiful Suite While I did not order the Gold Celebrations 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper, I’m waiting for my product order to be delivered with… Read More: Bright & Beautiful Celebration »

Orchid Oasis, such a beautiful color, the picture just does not do it justice. Today I’ve teamed the Deckled Rectangles Dies with the Petal Park Stamp Set and coordinating punch. Items are a carryover from the January – April 2023 Mini Catalog. Leaves are Old Olive and Granny Apple Green, while the flowers are Orchid Oasis. Outlined image… Read More: Petal Park Stamp Set & Punch »

Happy Friday! Today I thought I would share the first card I made with the Beautiful Balloons Bundle. There are 16 photopolmer stamps and 13 dies in the bundle. One of the main reasons I wanted this bundle is the long die at the bottom – it makes fringe! But now that I stamped with it – wow,… Read More: Beautiful Balloons Bundle »

Starting today at 3:00am (MT) the new 2023-2024 Annual Catalog goes live! Sales Period: May 2, 2023 – April 30, 2024 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… Read More: 2023-2024 Annual Catalog Live Today! »

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… Read More: Designer Series Paper Card »

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… Read More: Sneak Peek – New Colors »

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.… Read More: Forever Friends Kit »

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… Read More: Fun Folds, always Fun! »

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… Read More: By the Bay Designer Paper »

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″… Read More: Countryside Corners »

Today I’m sharing a “New to me” technique using an embossing folder. Here is what I did: Piece of Basic White card stock cut to size (3¾” x 5″ and 4″ x 5¼”) Randomly add colors using Blending Brushes (saving a dark color for the accent) Run the colored Basic White piece through your Die Cut Machine using… Read More: Embossing Folder Technique »

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… Read More: Free Shipping today – orders $75+ »

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… Read More: Free Shipping – April 19th »

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… Read More: May 2023 Paper Pumpkin »

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… Read More: April Sunday Stampers »

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… Read More: 2023-2025 In-Colors Sneak Peek »

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… Read More: Sweet Citrus Bundle »