The Swallowtail is one of my current favorite stamps because you can do so much with it! Water Coloring with Stampin' Write Markers: See what a striking look this gives. Its all you need on a Whisper White Card. There is a short video below to show the process. To get this look, I colored […]
Stampin’ Up! Cards Tell a Special Story!
Welcome to Story Time with Karen, where the story is all in the cards! I would love to hear what you think about my story telling! And I would love to help you place an order! Three ways to order: 1. online right here 2. email me 3. call me at 612-929-1277 Let me know […]
Stampin’ Up! and the Polka Dot Parade of Handmade Cards!
Pick a pack of Polka Dot Parade Paper and create these quick and easy cards! Punch it up with some Friendly Phrases. (1" Circle Punch and the 1 3/8" Circle Punches.) Polka Dots just fit spring where the living (and the stamping) is easy! Gift it with a That's the Ticket tag and some 1/4" […]
Tuesdays with Tim: Easter at Our House
I made my first ham for Easter. It was too big to fit in the big crock pot, so I used a roasting oven and added brown sugar and pineapple to the ham. Leah made Scalloped Potatoes and Biscuits. Everything was a big success. The Biggest Missed Photo Opp: When my mom with her walker, […]
Stampin Up! Rain or Shine: April is here so Just Believe in Spring!
Let’s celebrate. Its April 1, come Rain or Shine!….as long as its not snow! This sweet card was made by Bert Charpentier. Notice how the large circle punched out area creates the focal point for the umbrella. The supplies used on this card: Rain or Shine stamp set, 2 1/2″ Circle Punch, Honeycomb Folder, Summer […]
Stampin’ Up! Lattice Cross for Religious Cards
With tomorrow being Good Friday, today's card is a cross made with the Lattice Die. In addition to Easter, this cross would be great for any religious occasions from baptisms or christenings, first communion, confirmation, or sympathy cards. Can you see the cross in the Lattice Die? This next picture shows the part you will […]
Swallowtail Scribble Technique & Gift Bag!
The Stampin' Up! Swallowtail stamp is one of my favorites and this scribble technique is fun and easy to do! Doesn't this make a pretty gift bag? I made this bag as a wedding gift so I added the "congratulations" from the Perfect Punches stamp set and the Modern Label Punch and the "mr & […]
Tuesdays with Tim: A Daughter Who Cooks!
Our youngest daughter, Leah, moved home for the winter since she was traveling to Prague. She works one full time job and two part time jobs so we hardly see her, but when she has some free time, she cooks for us. Presentation is everything! When she made stuffed green peppers, it was with three […]