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 »
Starting today from October 6 – 8, enjoy this three-day sale as the perfect opportunity to stock up on your favorite kits from the Kits Collection. Stampin’ Up! kits come with everything you and your customers need for a fun and creative experience. From season’s greetings to birthday wishes to home decor, you can find almost anything to… Read More: 3 day up to 30% off kit sale! »
Today, how about a fun card layout that can be used for any occasion! Specifics about the card: Card base – 4 1/4″ x 11″, scored at 5 1/2″ for top folding card Front embossed layer – 2 3/4″ x 2 3/4″ – use your favorite folder Coordinating card stock mat for embossed layer – 3″ x… Read More: Card layout for any occasion! »
Crafting is even more fun with community, and there’s never been a better time to join Stampin’ Up! than in the month of October 2025! Details – Promotion Period: October 1–31, 2025 Purchase your starter kit from October 1 to 31 and choose between these two offers: $125 USD worth of products for just $35 USD $189 USD… Read More: Oct25 Join Stamp’ Up! Special »
Welcome back old friend! Thought I would break out the More than Autumn Bundle which includes the More than Autumn Stamp Set and Dies now that I’m seeing pumpkins everywhere! The More than Autumn Bundle has fun stamps and dies for creating autumn-themed and winter-themed accents for cards, scrapbooks, and more. If you love all things warm, cozy,… Read More: More than Autumn Bundle »
Thought I’d share a few more cards using the ink smooshing technique teamed with the Prairie Grass stamp set. When doing this technique, you might as well make a bunch of backgrounds and cards! One Two Three Four Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, hopefully these projects have inspired you to try paper… Read More: Prairie Grass Stamp Set – 2 »
Looking for some crafting fun? Introducing the 12 Days of Crafting Advent Calendar, a brand-new calendar full of products you to craft with all year long! Available Tuesday, September 23rd Every day of this calendar contains never-before-seen dies, paper, embellishments, and even more items you won’t find in any of our catalogs or in our online store, so… Read More: 12 Days of Crafting ! »
Good morning, hope your Sunday is off to a good start. Today my Sunday Stampers are gathering to make some cool cards that I’m sharing here with you. Featured products: Amber Autumn Bundle Autumn Toile 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper Earthen Toned Metallic 12″ x 12″ Specialty Paper Streaked Dots & Irregular Weave 3/8″ Ribbon Prairie Grass Cling… Read More: September Sunday Stampers »
Yesterday was my niece Maya’s birthday. Today I thought I would share the birthday card I made and sent to her. I’m sure she is celebrating all weekend! Maya’s card is created using the Party Dies Bundle which includes the Party Banner and Party Alphabet Dies. Happy Place Cling Mount Stamp set used for the greeting on the front… Read More: Happy Birthday Maya! »
Some of us STILL love drawing and playing with letters, so die cutting them for a project is next level! Why not ink blend over them, then lift them off the cardstock to reveal the white silhouettes beneath? Talk about making sentiments “pop”! One of the perks of being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is Succeed Weekly, a weekly… Read More: Ink-Blending Letter Cards »
In celebration of World Card Making Day October 4th, our favorite day of the year, Stampin’ Up! is having a special craft event. During this event you will: Celebrate the art of cardmaking. Learn new stamping techniques. Craft along with the presenters and create beautiful, heartfelt cards that you can send out. Connect with fellow stampers. Don’t miss… Read More: Celebrate World Card Making! »
Have you ever found yourself staring at multiple stamp sets and stamp tools unable to decide which one to get? Well, we’ve got great news for you! On September 18, you can get all the stamps and stamp tools you’ve been wanting at an amazing 15% discount. The stamp-tacular sale only lasts for one day! Promotion Details: Stamp… Read More: Sept. 18 – 24 hour stamp sale! »
So, I’m one of those folks that feels pumpkin is for pies, cookies and cakes, not coffee, beer or anything else! Today’s card features the More Than Autumn Bundle for a fun card with images colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers. What are Stampin’ Blends you ask? Stampin’ Blends are alcohol markers that help you create highlights and shadows… Read More: More Than Autumn Bundle »