Give Stampin’ Up! a Try

Do you love to craft? Have you given any thought to joining Stampin’ Up!? Right now, through May 31, 2026, there is a special promotion for those who join. You can choose to get all 5 new In Color stamp pads FREE as part of your Starter Kit. That’s a…

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Waterside Retreat (for CSF 920)

all aflutter, waterside retreat dsp, deckled rectangle dies, forever plaid ef, thinking of you card idea, csf 920, stampin up, karen hallam

Create with Stamping Friends is back with a color challenge this week! This soft palette took me right to our new Waterside Retreat DSP and this fun pattern with life jackets and paddles. Here’s our color scheme: And here’s my card: Here’s what I used: Crumb Cake Cardstock, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″,…

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Easter Pop-Up Cross Card

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I’ve created an Easter pop-up card that I thought you might like to see! I had to utilize some math skills for this one – makes me feel smart! 🤓 I really like the pop-up feature, and it folds to one side to fit into a medium envelope. Here it…

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Gathering Moments for CSF 890

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Here we are again with another Thursday posting of Create with Stamping Friends! Today we have a color challenge: Basic Beige, Crushed Curry, and Old Olive. I’ve picked my favorite fall bundle and paper again for this challenge ~ Gathering Moments for CSF890. Here’s the challenge: And here’s my card:…

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And the winner is…

To celebrate National Craft Month, I asked you to comment on my blog throughout the month. And today, March 31st, is the day that I’ve taken everyone’s comment and entered them into a Random Raffle Generator. The winner gets a box of crafty items from me!  Drum roll, please…  …

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3-Day Stamp Sale begins today!

This stamp sale only happens once a year! The sale will run for three days, MONDAY through WEDNESDAY The 15% off discount will apply to all stamp sets (photopolymer and cling) from the 2024–2025 Annual Catalog. Bundles are not included in this sale. Stamp sets are available while supplies last.…

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Used Stamp Sale (refreshed!)

Dejá vu? I have refreshed my Used Stamp Sale Page to include more recently retired stamps/punch & die bundles. Check it out! You can see that page HERE. The prices listed do not reflect the shipping & handling fees. Those will be determined according to weight and distance. When you…

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Timeless Arrangements (for July 4th)

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Independence Day is upon us! I cannot believe tomorrow is July!!! I had to pull out the red, white, and blue to celebrate, and these floral dies from Timeless Arrangements remind me of fireworks (squint-you’ll get it! 🤣) And if the recipient isn’t sure what we’re celebrating…the inside helps them…

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Stamping Tip #1: Biggest Rookie Mistake

I love working with beginning stampers! Their joy over the results of their stamping experience is very infectious! It’s one of my favorite things about teaching them the art of card making. There are some common pitfalls, however, and this is probably the one biggest rookie mistake ~ too much…

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Used Stamps & Bundles Added

I have added more stamp sets and bundles (some brand new) to my Retired Stamp Sets & Bundles page. You may want to take a look and do some bargain shopping! These are priced to sell! Prices do not include shipping, but I do try to get the lowest shipping…

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Low Inventory List

a fish & a wish bundle, texture chic dsp, stampin up, karen hallam

There are a number of products on the “Low Inventory” list. Typically it doesn’t take long for these to become “Unorderable.” I wanted to draw your attention to them, so if they are items you’ve been thinking about getting, you know that the window of opportunity is short! The bundle…

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Wisteria Wishes As An Acacia!

I had not planned to post today, but as I looked out the window at our neighbor’s spectacular Acacia tree, I was inspired to pull out this stamp set and create a note card with Wisteria Wishes as an Acacia! Every Spring we are dazzled by the beauty of this…

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