Countryside Inn Thanks

countryside inn dsp, sentimental park dies, timeless arrangements bundle, thank you card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

The little bunnies on this Countryside Inn DSP are just too cute! I’m going to have to buy the Bunny Punch just so I can put them together! I saw this sketch challenge at the My Favorite Things website and this paper (front and back) seemed perfect for the sketch!…

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Seasonal Branches

seasonal branches bundle, one horse open sleigh dsp, nested essentials dies, get well card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

It’s really hot here today, so I tucked away inside my air-conditioned house and had some play time with my craft supplies! Isn’t life great?! 🙂  I thought I’d look through the pages of One Horse Open Sleigh to see what jumped out at me today and I came upon…

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Masterfully Made

courage & faith stamp set, masterfully made dsp, quick and simple card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Sometimes the simplest cards bring me the most pleasure! This card is a great example. It went together in literally 10 minutes! But this Masterfully Made DSP gives the illusion of something much more complicated. Take a look: Quick Steps: Cut a piece of your favorite DSP to 5″x 3-3/4″.…

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Peace and Joy

so very merry, silver foil specialty pack, Christmas/holiday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Hi! I’m back for another Merry Monday and I’m using So Very Merry once again. This time it’s with the angel and the beautiful sentiment, Peace and Joy. May I just say right up front that this photo does not do this card justice! In real life, it is sparkly…

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Shoebox Swap

earthen textures bundle, earthen elegance dsp, thank you card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Three of my local team members were able to come over this past week for a Shoebox Swap! I learned about shoebox swaps several years ago at a World Card Making Day event that preceded the annual convention. It’s a fun way to spend a crafty day together! We each…

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Trucking Along

trucking along bundle, inked botanicals dsp, stylish shapes dies, floral card idea, #tgifc429, stampin up, karen hallam

I’m so excited! My Trucking Along Bundle arrived while I was gone on vacation, and I couldn’t wait to try it out. I know that if you weren’t johnny-on-the-spot when it became available again, you missed getting the punch. It will be back in the Fall and you’ll have another…

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