Skating Hedgie!

Hello my crafty peeps!

I was supposed to be prepping for Thursdays class, but ended up fooling around with the retired Holiday Hedgehogs stamp set.  I really liked the effect we had last class with the skating hedgie that I had to try it again bit on a 4.25" square card...

Lovely as a tree embossed in clear

Fussy cut hedgie , coloured, stickles and Crystal effects then pooped on card after I had added Irredecent Ice to trees and pond.

Finished card

This is a simple card compared to the previous but I think we will do the other one again on Thursday per a special request...

Thank you for stopping by and stay tuned for more Christmas cards throughout the week....

Hugs, Karen

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Stampin' Up "Work Of Art" - Thank You cards

Hello my crafty peeps!

I wanted to share this cute and very simple Thank you card. I have done this one before, saw a sample on Pinterest last year.  I used the Work of Art Stamp set, and just stamped off as I went down the card. I really like how the colors kinda blend in and it was easy!

I made these cards as Thank You cards for everyone who placed an order this month. I love giving thank you cards, and I don't know anyone who doesn't like hearing the words thank you!

Here is another version

I hope you feel inspired!

Hugs, Karen

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World Card Making Day is October 3, 2015!

Hello my crafty peeps!

In preparation for World Cardmaking Day, I am trying to think up a few make and takes to have available at my house.  A few friends will be stopping by to make some cards and just have a giggle Saturday October 3rd, 2015.

I would love to hear what you have planned for World Cardmaking Day .... leave me a comment.

Here is a very clean and simple card I put together highlighting a few current trends including gold, pearls, and snowflakes! 

I have bought so much gold embellishments lately that I need to really start using all that ribbon, emboss powder, glitter, and paper. Have you used gold in a project lately?  

Hugs, Karen

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Let it Snow!

Hello my cafty peeps!

Happy Wednesday, Isn't that little penguin just the cutest thing ever?  I decided to play up his cuteness by having him snowboarding on a candy cane into the centre of the card. The sentiment, which is also from the Snow Place stamp set, suits him too a" T".   I stamped the penguin in the new Basic Black archival ink along with the snowmen. I did the die-cuts using the Snow Friends Framelits.  I have the perfect family friends to send this too as their daughter is a professional Snowboarder!!

On the back I stamped another of the sentiments from the Snow Place set and that sweet little penguin again in Basic Black Archival ink. Too cute!

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you come back again soon to see what else I have to share.

If you would like to purchase Stampin’ Up! Product to complete your paper crafting projects, please shop at my online store.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 

― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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To You & Yours Shaker Cards

Hello my crafty peeps!

Hope you are having a wonderful Tuesday, I posted the weekly deals earlier but wanted to highlight this awesome kit!!

To You & Yours Shaker Cards Project Kit

Put an end to generic holiday cards!  Shake up your holiday season with handmade Christmas Shaker Cards!

Will post my photos once my kit arrives!!!

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 
― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

Weekly Deals from Stampin Up

The Weekly Deals from Stampin' Up! are a great way to build your supplies at a saving for you.

This weeks deals center around gold and stars!

You can purchase these products at my on-line store or send me an email and I'll order for you. But remember they are only available for one week from September 22nd  - September 28th inclusive.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 
― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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A Vintage Thanksgiving

Hello my crafty peeps!
Sorry for the gap in posts been trying to recuperate after my last class.  One of the classes I would like to do involves the Vintage Leaves stamp set and leaflet dies.  I just love this set and the rich colours of fall are my favorite palette.

For the attached card I used crushed curry and gold embossing powder on the leaves and then sponged on the colours.I added some gold ribbon, for some extra texture and bling. This is only the first in a series of cards I will be making with this set, so stay tuned.

Hugs, Karen

“The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” 

― Sylvia Plath, The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

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Friday Night Fab Friends, Pizza and Stamping!!

Hello my crafty peeps!!

We had a fabulous time last night eating pizza, chatting and making the samples for a christmas Stack class.  My BFF came over and figured out what she would do for her cards this christmas and we made a box card using the "Snow Place" bundle from Stampin' Up!

2nd version

Quick and easy! I will do several different versions of this card

Thanks for stopping by!!

Hugs, Karen

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Weekly Deals September 8, 2015

Hello my crafty peeps!

Hope you are having a wonderful wednesday, it is another nice day here in Calgary!
Have you checked out the Holiday catalog yet?  How about the Weekely Deals, they are fabulous!  See below

Hugs, Karen

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Holiday Hedgehogs.... Merry!

Hello my crafty peeps!!

I bought the retired Holiday Hedgehogs stamp set and couldnt wait to use it!  Here is another card I made with the set last week.

I am doing one of a kind Christmas cards this year for all of my family and friends and doing some christmas card classes, so check back for more holiday fun.

Hope you like it!!

Hugs, Karen

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Holiday Hedgehogs - Skating Pond

Hello my crafty peeps!

I have another festive make to share today. I have to get in all my Christmas-y projects before I start my classes and fitness activities. Today's make uses the "Holiday Hedgehogs" retired Stampin' Up! set paired with my Blendabilities markers and copics.

I love the skating hedgehog and wanted to create a pond for him to skate on. I love the Lovely as a Tree stamp set and hate that I don't seem to use it more when stamping... so here I go.

I stamped the main image using my Memento Black ink pad and then coloured and shaded with a variety of my markers. I sponged the edges of my Whisper White layer with Marina Mist, Night of Navy and Soft Sky ink to make a lake effect. I also heat embossed some Irredecent Ice on the trees and the sponged lake. I layered my stamped layer onto a peice of Old Olive CS that I embossed with the new "Woodland" emboss folder. I finished with a length of Cherry Cobbler ribbon and some silver ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today. Lovely to have you visit during Back to School week. I'd love to see your festive makes so please leave me a comment so I can pop by and visit your blogs or post a photo on my "Stamp with Karen" Facebook page.

Hugs, Karen

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Weekly Deals and Back Order Report for September 1st!

Hello my crafty peeps!

Hope you are having a wonderful wednesday, it is another nice day here in the mid 20's, but rain is on its way.  Have you checked out the Holiday catalog and the Weekely Deals yet, they are fabulous!  See below

Thought you might like to know what is on backorder...

BACKORDER REPORT 

3 September
140928: Basic Black Archival Stampin' Pad (652 backordered; 1,800 expected)
4 September
138288: Brick Wall Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (4,517 backordered; 9,504 expected)
8 September
139622: Spider Web Paper Doilies
11 September137866: Sahara Sand 7/8" Lace Trim
138378: Tin of Cards Project Kit
14 September
138395: Expressions Natural Elements (192 backordered; 5,992 expected)
28 September
139304: Fluttering Textured Impressions Embossing Folder
23 October
139643: Reindeer Paper Clips (1,028 backordered; 10,080 expected)

Hugs, Karen

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Holiday Catalog - Snow Friends Bundle

Hello my crafty peeps!

This Sunday I spent the day with one of my friends in her newly developed craftroom!  I am so jealous, but I am sure I will be there lots this winter.  We played with the "Snow Friends bundle, I love this set!

I always have liked the more quirky stamps and knew a few of my friends would fall in love too. (Nelly) The rest of my Holiday Catalog products arrive this week! But I just couldn't wait to share this with you.  I'm sure you have been or will be seeing tons of samples as demonstrators across North America also get their orders from Stampin' Up! 

If you didn't guess from the title of today's post - there's an adorable framelit set that corresponds with every image in this stamp set!  Check it out. 

                                    

I am looking forward to Using this set again on the 15th, when me and my girlfriends test it out even more!  I have been casing some from Pinterest and from the Holiday Catalog. There are a lot of stinkin' cute cards out there!  Here is one I Like a lot ...

The catalog went live this morning, Have you started your Holiday Catalog wish list yet?  If not, you should.  It's one AMAZING catalog.  You can begin ordering from it today!

Hugs, Karen

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