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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Nested Friends in Countryside Blues

nested friends stamp & dies, countryside inn dsp, sentimental park dies, countryside corners dies, basics 3D embossing folder, friend card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Greetings! I hope you are all enjoying some beautiful Spring weather! I know the birds are loving it, because they are singing up a storm in my yard. Such a lovely sound! I’m giving my in-person class attendees a little sneak peek of one of our cards for Friday’s class…

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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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Decorative Borders (Sympathy)

decorative borders, quiet meadow, coloring with blends alcohol markers, sympathy card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Another sympathy card needed. It’s been a tough month! But I’m so glad we have these beautiful stamps to create a card that offers heartfelt thoughts. I created this one with Decorative Borders and Quiet Meadow. Card base = Pool Party Dark Layer = Pretty Peacock (available May 2) Stamped…

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Countryside Inn (Sneak Peek)

countryside inn suite, sentimental park bundle, birthday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

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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California Poppies

painted poppies, poppy moments dies, conversation bubbles bundle, scalloped contours dies, all-occasion card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

April is such a beautiful month in our garden! The California Poppies paint a magnificent splash of color. It always inspires me to pull out the Painted Poppies Bundle and attempt to capture it in paper. Obviously nature wins the prize, but it is fun to play! These stamps and…

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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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