I ordered this new Suite of products that is going to be part of our Creativity Now Online Event, and oh, I am loving every part of it! It’s called Peaceful Garden. I set aside the pieces I needed for the Event and now I’m playing with the rest. The…
Today we have a sketch challenge at Create with Stamping Friends. It’s a square card today. I love a square card! It’s just a little unexpected, and if you make it 4-1/4″x 4-1/4″ it will fit into one of our medium envelopes. Here’s the challenge: And here’s my card: This…
It had been a long while since I used my Wildflower Birthday DSP, so I put it together with a fun stamp set for an Arched Wishes Birthday Card! Pretty in pink! Details: Thick Basic White Cardstock base, 8-1/2″x 5-1/2″, folded at 4-1/4″ Wildflower Birthday DSP, pink gingham, 5-1/2″x 4-1/4″…
Feeling crafty today? Here’s a bundle that will satisfy your soul! I’m getting crafty with Notes & Totes. It’s such a fun bundle to play with. You can dress up this beach bag anyway you want! Today I went with blues, using Countryside Inn DSP. Here’s what I used: Misty…
I have some used stamps for sale! These are stamp and die bundles, each sold as a set. Payment will be through PayPal and I will add shipping to the prices listed. To inquire about any of these bundles, email me at karenshallam@gmail.com. To see the original posts for the…
Sometimes you just need a note, and here’s a simple one that you can easily make several of to have on hand. I used Natural Botanicals Stamp Set for the focal piece, on top of Mixed Media Floral DSP. I colored the Cone Flower to match the paper and I…
Today’s color challenge at Create with Stamping Friends gave me the opportunity to play with my new Impressions Abloom Bundle! While Strawberry Slush and Old Olive seemed like natural flower colors, I was not sure what to do with Secret Sea. Time to play around! Here’s the Challenge: Here’s my…
By now you may have noticed a pattern. Monday is Mystery Stamping over at www.juststampin.com. I enjoy a good challenge, so I dove in right away to solve the mystery! Here’s what I unraveled: It’s a “Pup Tent Fun Fold!” It’s not the easiest to photograph, but I took a…
It’s the beginning of a new week as I’m typing this! I hope you have a beautiful week ahead! I have a fun card to share with you today. It’s for a sweet friend (obviously!) I’m sharing it mostly for the techniques, as the sentiment is not a Stampin’ Up!…
Jeanie posted another Mystery Stamping challenge this week and I made a Bookmark Card using Floral Impressions. Thought I’d share! This is the card all tucked in and closed. Here’s what I used: For the card Misty Moonlight Cardstock base, 5-1/2″x 11″, scored at 2-1/2″ and 6-3/4″ Glass & Gardens…
It’s Thursday, and another challenge for Create with Stamping Friends! This week is a sketch challenge. I took a little liberty and turned things around a little. You’ll see why in a minute! I know it’s not technically summer yet, but our summer garden is taking shape in our backyard…
Welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month’s theme is “Flowers in Bloom.” The Pals hope to inspire you with card ideas and paper craft creations using Stampin’ Up! products. Links to the Pals’ blogs are at the end of each post to help you “hop” along! I made this…
National Wine Day is the theme for this week’s Festive Friday Challenge. What a fun challenge to use our Online Exclusive, Cheers & Sips! My card is a bit ambiguous on purpose. I’m not sure if I’m going to use it for a birthday, an anniversary, or a congratulations card.…
Beautiful Gallery is a new 6″x 6″ pack of patterned paper that has some gorgeous (and different!) designs in it. The name suggests an art gallery and each piece looks like a painting from one. I love the color combination in this rose “painting.” Two of the new In Colors…
Happy Thursday! We have a color challenge this week at Create with Stamping Friends! I’ve thrown together quite a few products for this card, but the title comes from the sentiment stamp set called Simply Said (for CSF 868.) Here’s a look at the challenge: And here’s my card: Darling…
