He’s All That (#tttc208)

he's all that, stylish shapes dies, timeworn type 3D embossing folder, #tttc208, masculine birthday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

It’s time for another Tic, Tac, Toe Challenge and this week it’s leaning masculine! I chose He’s All That Stamp Set for my card. Here is the challenge board: And here’s my card. I went down the left side (masculine/car or truck/brown). I also went L to R diagonal (masculine/…

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Fresh As A Daisy Birthday

fresh as a daisy dsp, pansy patch, birthday card idea, #tttc206, stampin up, karen hallam

Today is a BIG day at Stampin’ Up! It’s the launch of the new 2023-24 Annual Catalog. We’ve been patiently waiting for this day, so we can order some new favorites! One of the new products is the Fresh As A Daisy DSP.  One of the sheets in it has…

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It’s a Birthday in the Zoo!

zoo crew dsp, layering circles dies, a grand kid, peaceful moments, conversation bubbles, heat embossing technique, birthday card idea for kids, stampin up, karen hallam

It’s a birthday in the zoo at my grandson’s house! 😆 The middle boy in a family of 3 boys is having his birthday, and I think Zoo Crew is perfect for his party! We have balloons, juggling cupcakes, confetti and birthday blowers, plus an armadillo delivering the birthday present!…

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Countryside Inn (Sneak Peek)

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I purchased the Countryside Inn Suite Collection as part of my 2023-24 Annual Catalog Preorder. As soon as it arrived I dove in and started playing with all the parts and pieces. It includes this really pretty blue dresden(ish) Designer Series Paper, Countryside Corners Stamp Set and Dies, and Countryside…

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Holy Guacamole!

taco fiesta, beautiful shapes dies, notecard & envelope, birthday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Here’s a fun little notecard made from the clever Taco Fiesta Stamp Set. I’m so glad this set has rolled over into the new Annual Catalog! Holy Guacamole, Batman, these images and sentiments are too cute! Paper Details: 5″x 3-1/2″ Basic White Notecard & Envelope Flowers & More DSP, 4-7/8″x…

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Cool New Effect (with By the Bay)

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I’m excited to show you this cool new effect I discovered using one of the Basics Embossing Folders and By The Bay DSP! I haven’t seen this done before and the result is so interesting. First of all, here’s the card… The new technique is on the piece of embossed…

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Flowers & More Classic

This week I am playing with the mega pack of Designer Series Paper called Flowers & More. You can purchase this 48-sheet pack of 12″x 12″ paper for $18 when you host a $150 workshop/party (or purchase that amount for yourself). Today I’m using the “& More” on my card…

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Bright and Happy Birthday Card

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I’m starting the week off with a bright and happy birthday card for you! Flowers & More DSP definitely packs a punch. Look at this fun print that I used as a background to the Share a Milkshake ice cream cone! Cue the Salsa music, please! I seriously want to…

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Chocolate Ice Cream Cone

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How about a rich, deep dark chocolate ice cream cone? Yes, please! There is a waffle cone in the Share a Milkshake Dies that holds several scoops of any flavor ice cream you can come up with! Check mine out ~ Three scoops of Early Espresso dark chocolate ice cream…

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Taco Fiesta

taco fiesta, flowers & more dsp, layering circle dies, converstion bubbles die, birthday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Here’s a fun birthday card for your spicy friend! 😉  Taco Fiesta is a stamp set that was created by Erica Cerwin for her Million $$ Sales, and it is so much fun with a Mexican food theme! I can’t take credit for this layout ~ it was designed by…

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