Today is Thanksgiving Day in the United States. I want to take a moment to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! Like many of you, I’ll be in the kitchen, pulling together a feast for our extended family. It’s always a joyful time, getting together with family and friends. Today,…
We have a color challenge this week at Create with Stamping Friends! It’s Thanksgiving in the US today, but these colors do not evoke a Thanksgiving vibe. So, instead I’ve gone with “Up, up, and away! Hooray! It’s your birthday!” Here are the colors: Here’s my card: Looks like the…
This week on Create with Stamping Friends we have a sketch challenge! I love a good sketch. I can choose the papers I want, and this time I’ve chosen Take to the Sky for my grandson’s birthday card. Here’s the sketch: And here’s my card: Great for a boy’s birthday,…
It’s time for me to clean out and make room for new products! I have several stamp/die bundles that need a new home. Please take a look and email me – karenshallam@gmail.com – or comment below to purchase. The prices listed do not include shipping (to U.S. only). Click on…
My favorite Christmas stamp set this year might be Shepherd’s Care. I love the sketched look of the images and the sentiments are beautiful. Here’s my first card that I made with this set (it won’t be the last!): Here’s a look at the whole set: It’s a very simple…
Those of you who have followed me awhile know that occasionally I like to mix up my products. When I saw this little snowman donning a Santa hat, it completely charmed me! 😊 He’s sending a cozy hug! My cozy recipe: Real Red Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″…
This week we are working with a Color Challenge at Create with Stamping Friends. I decided to make a thank you card for a lovely gift that I received, so I’m sending thanks with the gorgeous Regal Winter DSP (I can’t get enough of this paper!) First the color board:…
If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to save some $$, here it is! ~ The Stampin’ Up! Seasonal Sale from November 13-15: Here are the details: 10% off ink, including pads, refills, markers, and Stampin’ Blends (Ink pad bundles are NOT included.) 10% off cardstock (Close To My Heart…
Next week will be my son and daughter-in-law’s 12th wedding anniversary! They are both historians, both love books and these rich fall colors. I still had a sheet of this paper from last year’s All About Autumn ~ the perfect backdrop for their card! What is new on this card…
It’s time for another Thursday Create With Stamping Friends challenge! We are starting the month out with a sketch challenge. I used a variety of products, but I love the sentiment: Truly Deeply Grateful! Here is the sketch: And here is my card: This card made a number of revisions.…
I love a good door wreath! I made this one with pretty aqua blues and Cherry Cobbler berries. Sophisticated Sled and Winter Meadow DSP are the prominent products, but there are several other products on this card. Take a look at the Recipe below to see what I used. Here’s the…
We never want the need to send a sympathy card, but in reality, we are all going to need one from time to time. My thought is — if you have to make one, make it especially pretty. This seasonal Designer Series Paper does that. It’s a Regal Winter sympathy…
We all need occasional tips to save our sanity! Yesterday I showed you a Christmas card on which I used a small string of lights. I promised you some tips for getting a good crop. Here’s the card again, if you missed it ~ I find it hard to line…
Happy Thursday! Every Thursday is Create with Stamping Friends day, and this week we have a color challenge. These colors took me into a Christmas mood, so I’ve strung a few Christmas lights and let a cardinal perch on them! I’m calling it “A String of Joy!” First, the…
This adorable little owlet wants to wish you a “Happy Autumn!” Sweet Days of Autumn DSP makes a perfect background for him to perch on the sentiment. As I was looking at this paper, I was wondering what color the background is. It’s not white. It’s not vanilla. Then it…
