Today I thought I would share the cards that inspired two of my Sunday Stampers cards. First up, the Fun Fold Easel card featuring the Hobby Haven Designer Series Paper. Color combination is Pecan Pie with Coastal Cabana and Basic Beige. This view of the card shows the easel part decorated. The punch outs from the Hobby Haven… Read More: Inspiration – Sunday Stampers »
Today is my favorite day of the year, my birthday! I’m think about what my husband will be getting me for dinner tonight, I’m thinking pizza, a favorite of mine! Along with my birthday, it’s my good friend Cindy, along with Erin, the daughter of another good friend of mine Linda. Apparently, a lot of special people were… Read More: Happy Birthday ! ! ! »
Happy Sunday, sharing the cards my Sunday Stampers will be making today! Featured products: Reason to Celebrate Stamp Set – #166905 – $20 (new mini catalog) Prayers & Promises Stamp Set – #167014 – $20 (new mini catalog) Celebrate Together Two-Tone Cardstock – #166653 – $12 Mixed Up Patterns 12” x 12” Designer Series Paper – #166992 –… Read More: Sunday Stampers Jan. 2026 »
Sometimes it’s fun to get back to Basics, and that’s what I did today! You may be asking yourself, what embossing folder did she use? Well, I did not use one, I used my Simply Scored Scoring Tool to create the vertical and horizontal lines. Add a punch out, sentiment and some embellishments and your card is done!… Read More: Sometime Simple is Best »
Do you have the Greetings for All Mix & Match Ephemera pack? This set features a wide range of precut sentiments in a variety of styles, perfect for saying thanks, hello, congratulations, and more. The simple black and white colors ensure you’ll have a perfect fit for any design style. There are 6 sheets, 2 each of 3… Read More: Greetings for All »
Interested in making 8 cards from one piece of 12″ x 12″ designer series paper? Well, here is how I did it. Steps used to create the cards: Start with one piece of 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Cut one piece 5¼” x 12″, then cut into 3 – 4″ x 5¼” pieces Cut one piece 5¼”… Read More: Mixed Up Patterns DSP »
Happy Sunday! How’s your weekend going? We have started to take down Christmas decorations and it’s kind of sad, I like sitting in the glow of the tree at night. Today I’m featuring a few of the new products from the January – April 2026 Mini Catalog. Reason to Celebrate Stamp Set Mixed Up Patterns 12″ x 12″… Read More: Reason to Celebrate Stamp set »
Happy Tuesday, there is a lot happening with Stampin’ Up! today . . . New On-Line Products go live (download brochure below) New January-April 2026 Mini Catalog goes live (download copy below) Bonus Days start – Shop between January 6 – February 2 and for every $50 in products purchased and you will earn a $5 coupon! Save… Read More: New Stampin’ Up! Products »
Today I’m featuring products from the Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection. Products include: Turtle-y Awesome Bundle Turtle Textures Embossing Folder Turtle-y Sweet Two-Tone card stock Turtle-y Cute 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Shades of Green Hexagons Shaded Spruce & Soft Sea Foam Ribbon Layer up the designer paper and fussy cut or die cut images to create this… Read More: Turtle-y Cute Card »
Happy Saturday, hope your year is off to a good start! Between Christmas and New Year’s, I went through my craft room for cards that needed to be completed, that’s how today’s card came about. It was amazing how many half-finished cards I found! If you don’t recall seeing the greeting before, you have not. The greeting is… Read More: Sneak Peek Saturday »
Happy 2026! Hard to believe it’s the first day of a new year! I’d like to wish you all joy, health and happiness in this new year. Embrace the possibilities! Here’s a card featuring the Celebrate Together Two-Tone cardstock cut in 1″ squares on Basic White card stock. Colors include Cloud Cover, Daffodil Delight, Strawberry Slush and Blackberry Bliss.… Read More: Happy New Year 2026! »
Welcome to the last day of 2025. Today is the perfect day to highlight Celebratory Sips Suite. Mixed drinks, summer punch, dirty sodas—celebrating is more fun with a drink in hand! Infuse your crafts with the whimsical drink designs in this suite. Celebratory Sips Suite: Celebratory Sips 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Cheers & Sips Stamp Set… Read More: Celebratory Sips to end 2025 »
Happy Monday, hope you had a good holiday. For me it’s now back to my day job, funny how you lose track of what day it is when you are on PTO since December 23rd! Today I have three cards for you featuring the Extraordinary Flora Bundle and the coordinating Washi Tape. About the bundle: The Extraordinary Flora… Read More: Extraordinary Flora Bundle »
Have you heard about the Product of the Month from Stampin’ Up!? If you love exclusive products, you’re going to love Product of the Month, a promotion centered around a special product release every month. The Product of the Month is specially designed to be some of the best items Stampin’ Up! has to offer. These items are… Read More: Product of the Month – Dec25 »
Merry Christmas! Hope you are lucky enough to enjoy time with family and friends today. Enjoy some holiday cards. Thank you for taking the time to stop by today. 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”. Place a $50 Stampin’ Up!… Read More: Merry Christmas! »
Introducing the Virtual Card Retreat, a crafting extravaganza for people who love card making and community! During this two-day virtual event, you’ll craft along with Stampin’ Up! staff as they go through the step-by-step process of creating 15 beautiful cards using the 2026 Virtual Card Making Retreat kit. Craft others who love card making, learn new techniques, and… Read More: SU Virtual Card Retreat »
Stampin’ Up! is having Free shipping for three days only from December 10–12. Free shipping automatically applies to your cart after the qualifying amount has been met, which is $75 USD | $100 CAD (before tax). Coupon codes and Stampin’ Rewards will lower your order’s retail amount. Orders must meet the qualifying amount to be eligible for free… Read More: FREE Shipping Dec. 10-12, 2025 »
Make crafting special with the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar! This calendar comes with a 24-piece stamp set and has 12 never-before-seen products including papers, embellishments, ephemera, tools, and more, all of which coordinate with one another! Buy a calendar for yourself and gift one to a crafty friend because crafting really is more fun together. What… Read More: 12 Days Craft Advent Calendar »
Happy Thursday! Thought I would share a card made from the Gingerbread Man Bundle. Use the gingerbread card die to create sweet handmade cards shaped like gingerbread cookies—or cut at the score line for single-layer pieces to use on card fronts and tags. Decorate your gingerbread people with stamped and die-cut faces, accessories, and candies for personality-packed holiday… Read More: Gingerbread Man Bundle »
Hard to believe it’s December 1st! If you saw my post on Thanksgiving, one of the cards was a Z Fun Fold. Today thought I would share the measurements and three different designs all using the same format, just different width strips. Measurement for the card: Card base – 5½” x 7¼”, scored at 1½” and 3″ on… Read More: Z Fun Fold Card 3 Ways »
Happy Friday, hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Today I’m sharing a couple card using the Online Exclusive Hobby Haven Suite Collection. Bring your favorite pastimes to life with the Hobby Haven 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Series Paper. Charming illustrations inspired by baking, sewing, reading, and other simple pleasures make this paper perfect for creating personalized cards… Read More: Hobby Haven Suite Cards »
Happy Thanksgiving to all my family, friends and fellow crafters! Today is a day when families and friends gather to express gratitude for the year’s blessings over a shared feast. The holiday has evolved from a harvest celebration to a national tradition of togetherness and thankfulness through centuries of tradition building, mythmaking, and cultural change. Here’s a second card… Read More: Happy Thanksgiving! »
You’ve asked, and Stampin’ Up! answered! Get ready for our first-ever Black Friday sale with up to 40% off the most useful, needed, irresistible Stampin’ Up! products at deeper discounts than ever before. Shop between November 25 to December 1 so you can create more by spending less during this limited-time-only sale! 40% off Stampin’ Blends Paper Trimmer… Read More: Black Friday Sale Nov 25-Dec 1 »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers meet for the last time for 2025 and I’m sharing the cards we will be making today. Featured products: Gingerbread Man Bundle Brushed with Beauty Suite Collection – New Online Exclusive Hobby Haven Suite – New Online Exclusive Banner Sayings Bundle – New Online Exclusive First up is a pocket card using the… Read More: November Sunday Stampers »
Earlier this month a new set of On-Line Exclusive products were released. Today I’m featuring the Brushed with Beauty Suite, some call this a mega suite since it has two bundles. Products in the suite: Brushed with Beauty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Words of Beauty Bundle Petals of Beauty Bundle Vellum 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper… Read More: Brushed with Beauty Suite »
Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers will be meeting and I’m sharing with you the cards they will be making. This month all the projects are Christmas themed and the first cards we’ve made for the holiday this year. Featured products: Modern Christmas Specialty 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (online exclusive) Ornamental Christmas Bundle (online exclusive) Large… Read More: Oct25 Sunday Stamper Cards »
Thinking of what to order during the FREE shipping October 22-24, 2025, add the Love & Courage stamp set to your order! We all know someone, family or friends impacted by breast cancer. The Love & Courage Stamp Set is made for those affected by breast cancer. For moments when words matter most, these stamps help you create… Read More: Love & Courage Stamp Set »
Get your wish list ready, starting tomorrow and for 3 days only October 22-24, Stampin’ Up! is having FREE shipping on orders over $75. This is the perfect time to get the Advent Calendar for yourself or as a gift. The exclusive stamp set & products are wonderful; I peeked in mine. Items to note: All order types… Read More: Oct 22-24 – FREE Shipping »
Today I’m on my way to Clearwater Beach Florida for a girl’s trip long weekend. Thought I would share some cards made last weekend using sketches Stampin’ Up! provided for those attending the World Card Making Day event. First sample card features the Greetings for You Mix & Match Ephemera (adhesive-backed) and the Modern Second card with the… Read More: WCMD Template Cards »
Looking for an idea for some masculine cards? Have you seen the Woven Textures 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper? Here are four pocket cards featuring this paper, perfect for some each masculine cards. Cards have been kept plain, but can be embellished as desired. Here’s a look at the designer series paper. Measurements for the card: Card… Read More: Woven Textures Pocket Cards »