Halloween-inspired Paper

fright night bundle, spooky sweet dsp, large Halloween card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

On Wednesday, I posted this delightful little trick-or-treating pig, made with Spooky Sweet DSP. If you missed it and want to read more about it, click HERE. I also mentioned that I would share some other cards that I’ve made using this fun Halloween-inspired paper. Some you may recognize from…

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Last Chance for Mixed Media

the right words, mixed media florals dsp, stylish shapes dies, tri-panel fun fold, birthday card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

It’s your last chance for Mixed Media Florals DSP! In fact, it is also on Low Inventory, so this really may be your last chance! This paper is so pretty. I picked out the green/coral/pink patterns for a Tri-Panel Fun Fold Birthday Card. Take a look ~ It opens vertically…

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Gathering Moments for CSF 890

gathering moments bundle, gathering together dsp, textured notes dies, csf890, autumn card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

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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Peaceful Garden Sending Love

peace on earth, peaceful gardens dsp, party banners dies, exposed brick 3d embossing folder, stampin' up, karen hallam

Peaceful Garden is not just for Christmas! It’s for anyone who loves blue for any occasion! Here I have made a “Sending Love” card. Could be for a birthday, an anniversary, I miss you, I love you ~ you get the idea! My Recipe: Secret Sea Cardstock, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded…

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Two Amazing Offers!

stampin' up! starter kit, october '25 joining opportunity, karen hallam, Karen's Stamping Habit

Big news! From October 1 to 31, when you sign up as a demonstrator, you can choose between two amazing offers when you join Stampin’ Up! In addition to FREE shipping, FREE business supplies, and a FREE Paper Pumpkin kit, you can either get $125 worth of products for just…

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Traditions of Christmas

traditions of christmas dsp, christmas greenery dies, branching out, ornamental christmas, fancy fold card idea, stampin up, karen hallam

Last week, Jeanie Stark had a Mystery Stampin’ post that led us through creating this beautiful “spanner” card. It opens to reveal a “secret message,” then opens again to contain the written message! It was so much fun to follow her directions. You can get the PDF of her instructions…

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Harvest of Joy

everyday arches dies, fall/harvest card idea, karen hallam

Every once in a while I like to dig out crafting items that I’ve had in my stash for some time! In the case of this patterned paper, it’s been hidden under others for years! It was like finding a buried treasure!! And this Harvest of Joy stamp set/die from…

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