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 »

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… Read More: Floating Strips = 2 cards »

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… Read More: Easter Blessings »

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… Read More: Last Chance Products Starts Today »

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… Read More: Lattice Card »

Have you heard, there is a color refresh coming.   New 2023-2025 In-Colors: Copper Clay Wild Wheat Boho Blue Moody Mauve Pebble Path Returning colors include: Lemon Lime Twist Berry Burst Misty Moonlight Pretty Peacock Blueberry Bushel Lost Lagoon Fresh Freesia (2021-2023 In-Color) New Colors: Azure Afternoon Pecan Pie Lemon Lolly Bubble Bath To make way for these… Read More: Color Refresh »

The January–April 2023 Mini Catalog and the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog will be retiring soon! It’s bittersweet to say goodbye to a Stampin’ Up! catalog, but we’re looking forward to all the new products on their way—and hope you are, too. Starting Tuesday, April 4 and ending May 1, 2022 – Last Chance Products! Stock up on your favorite… Read More: Last Chance Products – starts April 4th »

This is a fun week for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators! Wednesday, March 29th at 1pm MT or 3pm EST for me, I will be able to download a PDF version of the new 2023-2034 Annual Catalog. What does the new annual catalog mean? New 2023-2025 In-Colors – wonder what they will be called? Color Refresh – what colors are… Read More: In the Moment »

It’s hard to believe Easter is just two weeks away, where has the time gone. Thought I would share a card made using the Daffodil Daydream Stamp set and Daffodil Dies from the annual catalog. Colors include Daffodil Delight, Petal Pink and Basic White. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hope these projects have… Read More: Daffodil Daydream »

Happy Saturday, welcome to the weekend! I’m looking forward to my nail appointment today, it’s always relaxing to get a manicure and pedicure! What are you looking forward to do this weekend? Thought I would share a few other cards made using the sketch from “Crafty Al” sheetload of cards on You Tube. Check out my Sunday Stampers… Read More: Additional samples »

Good things take time, but you can start creating them now with the All the Little Things Paper Pumpkin kit! This kit includes nine cards, three each of three designs, with elegant designs and bright colors. The iridescent foil is the shining detail to bring your crafts together. You can make a card for anyone and for any… Read More: April 2023 Paper Pumpkin »

Last week I participated in a Stamp & Play Online event – here is the card I made during the event – thought I would share with you today! Card Specifics: Smoky Slate card stock base Designer Series Paper 2½” x 5″ cut into 4 pieces 1¼” x 2½” (you can even use card stock – plain, embossed… Read More: Sweet Songbirds »

Happy Monday, hope you had a nice weekend. Today I have what I am calling a Triangle card. Card features the Sun Prints 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper – but any designer paper would work. As I’m writing the post, I’m thinking you could even use different colored card stock. Cut 2 pieces together so they have… Read More: Sun Print Triangle Card »

appy Sunday, today my Sunday Stampers are meeting, and I thought I would share their cards with you. Featured Products: Rain or Shine Specialty Designer Series Paper Playing in the Rain Bundle Irresistible Blooms Bundle Hello Irresistible Designer Series Paper Rose Gold Foil Paper Something Fancy Dies My first card features the Online Exclusive Irresistible Blooms Bundle &… Read More: March Sunday Stampers »