Happy Friday! Today I start my three-day weekend going to a local Scrapbook/Craft Event. I’m even going to stay at the hotel so I can enjoy the events with the ladies and the indoor pool! Yesterday a special group of us ladies got together for a Galentine’s Day! We had a lot of fun, and I took a… Read More: Galentine Day Card ! »
The Painted Illusions Designer Series Paper is the exclusive Product of the Month for February 2026! New exclusive products are released each month. With orders over $75 (after discounts and rewards) the product is $5. There is a limit of one per customer. Colors in the paper include Darling Duckling, Flirty Flamingo, Granny Apple Green, Lost Lagoon, Misty… Read More: Feb26 Product of the Month »
Good morning & Happy Sunday! Today my Sunday Stampers are meeting and I’m sharing their cards with you. Featured products: Pop-Up Petals Bundle (stamps and dies) Banner Sayings Bundle (stamps and punch) Words of Beauty Bundle (stamps and dies) Simply Beautiful Bundle (stamps and dies) Easter Joy 12” x 12” Specialty Designer Series Paper Lovely & Beautiful 12″… Read More: Feb26 Sunday Stampers »
Today I have three Z-Fold cards for you featuring products from the Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection of products. All of the cards are for a birthday for the kid at any age! First up is a Z-Fold card with a 2¼” strip used. There is relaxing turtle on the back, just waiting for you to write a note… Read More: Turtle-y Cute Suite Collection »
Happy Friday! Today here’s a quick card idea using the Square Snippets 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper. With all the patterns in this paper there are so many possibilities! Here’s a look at the paper. Cut the 3″ x 3″ squares apart with a trimmer. Next, die cut the squares with a die from the… Read More: Square Snippets Designer Paper »
What is a book binding card you ask? Well, let me tell you. Specifics about the card: Card stock base 4 ¼” x 11″, scored at 4 ¼” and 5 ½” Mat for card front layer Designer Series Paper layer Greeting and decorations of your choice For the cards being shared today, the new Square Snippets Designer Series Paper… Read More: Book Binding Cards »
Did you get the January 2026 Product of the Month? If so, here are a couple ideas for cards, if not think about it. Product of the Month is a new promotion Stampin’ Up! rolled out. Spend $75 USD in products in one order and for $5 you can purchase the product of the month. For January, product… Read More: Product of the Month – Jan26 »
For the second weekend in a row, weather here has been a challenge. Last weekend was 14″ of snow and now this weekend starting temperatures this morning of -12 degrees. Thought the perfect stamp set to break out was the Happy Place. Stamp set is teamed with the 2024-2026 In-Color card stock and inks. For each card “Happy”… Read More: Hope for warmer weather! »
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! »