Happy Birthday to me and my birthday buddies! Today not only is a “milestone” birthday for me, but a birthday for my friends Cindy & Erin – my birthday buddies! I’m sure there are others out there who’s birthday is today! I’ve created this card for everyone with a birthday today! Finally, a card specifically for Cindy, the… Read More: Happy Birthday! »

Happy Fun Fold Friday! Normally I create horizontal Z fold cards, but today it’s a vertical version of the card. I’m also using the Most Adored 12″ x 12″ Specialty Designer Paper (Sale-a-Bration level 1 choice) that I’ve added Starry Sky ink to with a blending brush. Card Measurements: Card base – 6¾” x 8½”, score at 2… Read More: Fun Fold Friday »

Today I’m featuring the Watercolor Melon Stamp Set – one of the Sale-a-Bration level 1 choice. These lovely watercolor images offer versatility for year-round card making, scrapbooking, and more. Try stamping your watermelon in two shades of green for a more realistic look: Start with a darker green ink, then rotate the image 180 degrees and add the… Read More: Watercolor Melon Stamp Set »

So, we did not get any snow this weekend, but boy is it cold, single digit wind chill! How about some cheerful cards using the Enduring Beauty Bundle. The bundle includes the Enduring Beauty Stamp Set, the Enduring Beauty Dies, and the Enduring Beauty Decorative Masks. You have so many options with the bundle. My first card uses… Read More: Enduring Beauty Bundle »

Happy Saturday! It’s getting cold and windy here, how’s the weather where you are? Today I thought I would share a card made for the Freshly Made Sketches challenge 618. When I first saw this sketch on Facebook, the leaf die from the Artistic Dies just popped into my head and I just had to make a card!… Read More: FMS618 Freshly Made Sketches »

Happy Friday! Any special plans for the weekend? Today I’m sharing two cards I’ve made using the Trusty Tools Bundle (stamp set and dies) along with the Trusty Toolbox 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. This paper is one of the $50 USD Sale-a-Bration selections. Some of the dies from the bundle cut out images from the 2… Read More: Trusty Tools Bundle & SAB DSP »

Today is a “card in a card” with the Bee Mine Valentine Bundle & Bee Mine 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. I like to think of this as a “card in a card” fun fold. For the front, I’ve added a Scalloped Contoured Die Cut, using designer series paper added to card stock for a more stable… Read More: Bee Mine Suite – part 2 »

So how much snow did you get this weekend? We received about 2 inches, but it’s melting already! This week I thought I would start off with a couple cards using the Bee Mine Suite of products. While the stamp set is geared towards Valentine’s Day, I think it’s perfect for a birthday card or just letting someone… Read More: Bee Mine Suite Collection »

Today we are actually getting some snow, it’s the perfect day for my homemade beef vegetable soup! I’m sharing two cards with you that incorporate three of my new favorite items, two from the Mini Catalog and one Sale-a-Bration item. Layered Florals 3D embossing folder Mini Alphabet Dies (one die with all the letters) Flight & Airy 12″… Read More: Some of my new favorites! »

Happy Thursday! It’s an exciting day, both the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog has gone live along with the start of Sale-a-Bration! Sale-a-Bration Brochure: Sale-a-Bration Jan-Feb24 Catalog Download catalog: Stampin’ Up! Jan-Apr24 Mini Catalog Thank you for taking the time to stop by today, should you decide to place an order for Stampin’ Up! products, I… Read More: New Mini & Sale-a-Bration »

Hope 2024 is off to a good start for you. We had a wonderful dinner yesterday of slow cooked pork roast, sauerkraut and mashed potatoes! Today I have a card featuring the Zany Zoo Bundle and coordinating Zoo Crew 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. Here’s a view of the card front, with a decorative die cut scalloped… Read More: Zany Zoo Bundle »

Happy 2024! 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 on Facebook at “Cards and Crafts with Karen”. Shopping code through January 3, 2024… Read More: Happy New Year! »

Today I thought I would share another card made using the same fun fold as the Simply Sparkling Fun Fold posted on December 28th. This card features the Cheerful Daisies Bundle and coordinating Fresh as a Daisy Designer Series Paper. Measurements for the card: Card base 4¼” x 11″, scored on both ends at 1 3/8″ and 2¾”… Read More: Cheerful Daisies Bundle »

Today I thought I’d share a couple more cards made with the Simply Sparkling Bundle, one of the On-Line Exclusive products on the Stampin’ Up! website. Online Exclusives include bundles, designer series paper, embossing folders and card kits just to name a few items. First card is a fun fold with images stamped, colored with Stampin’ Blend Markers… Read More: Simply Sparkling Bundle »

Looking for a monthly craft kit, subscribe to Paper Pumpkin for a monthly, all-inclusive crafting kit that’s a fun surprise! Each Paper Pumpkin kit includes: Photopolymer stamp set Classic Stampin’ Spot Step by step instructions to complete exclusive paper craft projects, including cards, tags, and gift packaging. Here is a sneak peek of the January – March 2024… Read More: Jan24-Mar24 Paper Pumpkin »

Merry Christmas! I’ll be spending time this morning on a zoom call opening presents with my brother and his family in New Jersey (we started this before it was “cool” to do it). Then, off to my cousins for family Christmas time! Today I thought I would share five of my favorite cards this holiday season. Click on… Read More: Merry Christmas 2023! »

Happy Saturday, hard to believe Christmas is two days away! Today I have a sneak peek of two different designer series papers from the January-February 2024 Sale-a-Bration brochure, First is the Flight & Airy 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (item# 162977) for a Double Z-Fold Card. Card stock measurements: Main card base 4¼” x 11″, scored at… Read More: Sneak Peek #4 – SAB DSP »

Looking for an idea for a last-minute gift or even a gift to have “just in case”, then today’s post is for you. We all know you have some cards ready to go, well now you have a folder to make perfect to use for four cards. Measurements for the folder: Designer Series Paper – 9″ long x… Read More: Quick Easy Last Minute Gift! »

Happy Saturday! Today’s Sneak Peek includes two products for a Double Z Fold Card. Trusty Tool Bundle from the 2024 January-April Mini Catalog Trusty Toolbox 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (Jan24-Feb24 Sale-a-Bration) Some of the dies in the bundle coordinates with images in the designer series paper and other are easy to cut out with Paper Snips.… Read More: Sneak Peek #3 Trusty Tools »

Today I have a fun fold card for that’s new to me, a Front Panel Stepper Card. Fellow Canadian demonstrator Tina Zinck has a video showing how to make the card and I gave it a try. The card is easy to make. Card Specifics: Card base – 5½” x 8½” Along the 8½” side, score both ends… Read More: Front Panel Stepper Fun Fold »

December 14th – One day only—get free shipping on all qualifying orders of $75 or more. Have something on your wish list? Thinking about stocking up on crafting essentials? Got the urge to splurge? Shop on December 14th and get all the products you love while saving on shipping costs! This incredible deal only lasts for 24 hours,… Read More: Free Shipping Qualifying Orders – Dec. 14th »

Sneak Peek Saturday #2 Today I’m featuring two products from the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog. Planted Paradise Photopolymer Reversible Stamp Set – item 162925 – $22 Mini Alphabet Dies – item 162934 – $31 Today’s card features the colors Orchid Oasis, Tahitian Tide, Parakeet Party, Basic Gray and highlight of Garden Green. Most of the… Read More: Planted Paradise Sneak Peek »

Sneak Peek Saturday – #1 For the month of December, I’ll be sharing cards or projects made with products debuting in the new January – April 2024 Mini Catalog or January / February Sale-a-Bration brochure. First up is a card made with the Doggone Friendly Stamp, item 162729, for $20.00. When I first saw this stamp, I knew… Read More: Doggone Friendly Sneak Peek »

Happy Wednesday, today I’m featuring a card similar to one Stampin’ Up! showed, but with my spin on it. The card uses the Simply Sparkling Photopolymer Stamp set. While I’ve used the cherry image on my card, any of the fruit images would work. I’ve created my own background, using Bubble Bath, Parakeet Party and Tahitian Tide ink.… Read More: Simply Sparking Stamp Set »

Happy Monday, hope you had a good weekend, do any holiday shopping? I’ve made a few purchases, including some for myself! Today I have some cards for you featuring the Trucking Along Bundle teamed up with a sheet of paper from the Merry Bold & Bright Designer Series Paper. Card Specifics: Lemon Lime Twist or Blueberry Bushel card… Read More: Trucking Along Bundle »

To all my local followers, I wanted to let you know next weekend I’ll be participating in my second craft fair. Location: Community Presbyterian Church of Ben Avon (CPCBA) 7501 Church Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15202 Date & Time: Saturday, December 2nd – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday, December 3rd – 11:30 am – 2:00 pm Hope to… Read More: Craft Fair – December 2-3 »

Happy Christmas in November! Today I have some of my favorite projects for you that can be made with any designer series paper and for any occasion! These make the perfect accessory when giving a gift card! At the bottom of the post is a downloadable project sheet with a few additional photo’s. First up is my favorite… Read More: Nov23 Christmas Projects »

Hope you had a nice Thanksgiving; we had a wonderful meal eating by the light of our Christmas decorations! When the new On-Line Exclusives dropped earlier this month, I fell in love with the Simply Sparkling Bundle which includes the Simply Sparkling Stamp Set and the Simply Sparkling Dies. There’s something about the sound of a can opening:… Read More: Simply Sparkling Bundle »

Today the Last Chance Sale starts with Stampin’ Up! One of the stamp sets retiring is Cheer to the Season. My Sunday Stampers used the stamp set this month to make a Christmas card. I’m using the set today for an anniversary and birthday card. This is a Distinktive stamp set; it has a special texture that gives… Read More: Last Chance Starts Today! »

The September–December 2023 Mini Catalog is 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 we hope you are, too! From November 21, 2023 – January 3, 2024, you can stock up on your favorite seasonal products and save up to 60% on… Read More: Last Chance Products – Nov. 21 »