You make me ridiculously happy! What a perfect phrase (from the new Love & Affection stamp set) to describe how grateful I am to be in Barcelona relaxing before the Stampin Up! Mediterranean Cruise! Never in my lifetime did I ever expect to be in Europe – and to think its all because of Stampin’ […]
Mediterranean Achievers Blog Hop – Favorite Annual Catalog Stamp Set
I could not possibly decide what my favorite stamp set is in the new catalog … but … since I am going on the Stampin’ Up! Cruise next week … and vacations make me think of flamingos … I decided to go with the Pop of Paradise Stamp Set for today’s card! Now, mind you, […]
Make Quilt Cards Using the Bargello Technique!
Got paper scraps? All those leftover Designer Series Paper pieces? Use this Bargello technique to make a bunch of colorful quilt cards!This first card uses the Going Places Paper Stack. Isn’t that a nice masculine look for a quilt card? Next, a very modern look using the Schoolhouse Designers Series Paper. All of these cards […]
Stamping Tip: Change Up Your Designer Series Paper!
Isn’t it fun when you can do a simple little thing and end with a totally different look? That’s what today’s stamping tip is all about! Here is a quick tip for changing up that Designers Series Paper! I used the Botanical gardens Designer Series Paper on these first two cards. Card #1 with Botanical […]
Why You Want to Be on Karen’s Mailing List!
Why would you want to be on my mailing list anyway? Here are three reasons why: 1. Specials!!! – and you will want to see the special I am offering tomorrow!!! 2. Card Tutorials!!! Yes, a new one every week! You can save them for future reference or print them out to keep! 3. Be […]
Seven Favorite Stamp Sets that are Leaving….
Here goes…at the bottom of this post, you can see the stamp sets themselves. Going Global Are you Going Global with me? Tomorrow is the last day to get the FREE Going Global Class in the Mail – 5 cards kits from me! Click here to read more. Serene Silhouettes Both the written instructions […]
Barnyard Babies for a Welcome Baby Card
We welcomed grandchild #4 earlier this month so its a perfect time to share a Baby Card! Of course, I need to share a proud grandma moment with a photo – but first, the card made with the Barnyard Babies Stamp Set! Being a quilter as well as a cardmaker, I love quilt cards. This card […]
Kind Koala – You Will be Missed!
Do you have this adorable Koala stamp set? Here are some fun ideas for using it! Cutting out the little bear lets you change it from a “thinking of you” card to anything else you can imagine. This would make a great birthday card for a kid … with him floating up in the sky with a balloon! […]