May Your Cup Runneth Over

As you've probably been able to figure out by now, I'm a coffee lover.  I named my blog, My Cup Runneth Over, because God has blessed my life so much; and also because He fills my coffee cup every morning.  I'm truly grateful for ALL of God's great blessings.  At Stamp Simply Clear Stamps, you'll find lots of great coffee stamps and dies in addition to stamps and dies for just about every other category you can imagine.

This card uses a light kraft cardstock base layered with patterned papers from the 6x6 Coffee or Tea Paper Pad.  I stamped the background words and phrases using the A Cup of Java Stamp Set and the Coffee or Tea Stamp Set onto a postage stamp die from Hero Arts.  The coffee mugs are found in the Have A Cup On Us Stamp Set and were cut with the coordinating Have A Cup On Us Dies.  I stamped my sentiment and coffee beans onto a banner that was cut using the Fishtail Banner Dies.  I also tucked in some bundled Burlap String near my sentiment.

I used the A Cup of Java Dies for the steam coming out of the coffee mugs.  This "steam" was also cut from patterned paper found in the cool 6x6 Coffee or Tea Paper Pad.  No matter what you're looking for in the way of stamps - whether it's Coffee/Tea Stamps, Scripture Stamps, Patriotic Stamps or any other topic; the chances are very good that you'll find the perfect sentiment, image and product(s) at Stamp Simply.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  You'll always find loads of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and lots of great shopping at Stamp Simply.  There are frequent sales and promotions that  you'll also learn about by visiting the Stamp Simply Blog often.  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.

The Paper Funday Challenges - June Challenge #77 - Anything Goes w/Optional Embossing

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge - Challenge #2525 - Anything Goes

Colorful Options - June Challenge - Photo Inspiration - I absolutely love all the beautiful shades of blue in the inspiration photo.

Happy crafting and enjoy a latte!

Blessings,

Karen

It's a Wonderful Day w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

Welcome by today, everyone.  I'm so glad you're here and it's always a treat to hear your thoughts and to have you visit me.   Thanks for being here.  Today I'm sharing a sweet card that's adorned with ribbons and tidbits from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  It's an otherwise quick and easy card to create, but the trims from Really Reasonable Ribbon just take it to the next level in my humble opinion.

I used basic white cardstock for the base and the top layer.  The top white piece was cut using a cool die called the A2 Lattice Die from Whimsy Stamps.  Once I attached everything, it was time for the FUN stuff.  I ran a piece of pretty Danish Blue Seam Binding across my card and used that to tie a double bow.  I also tucked in some bundled Ivory Burlap String, Light Blue Burlap String, two sizes of (White) Mulberry Leaves, some Double Head Stamens, and it's all topped with some Light Blue Sweetheart Blossoms.  I also tucked in a couple of stick pins for accent.

The sentiment and small heart are from Carta Bella's Spring Market Stamp Set.  I used the Fishtail Banner Die from Stamp Simply to stamp it on.  It's raised up using 3-D White Foam Tabs.  EVERYBODY NEEDS 3-D Foam Tabs and Scor-Tape Adhesive.  Just saying!  The patterned paper underneath the white cardstock is from the Fabulous Florals Paper Pack by Whimsy Stamps.  The really cool thing is this....no matter what COLOR I had chosen to make this (or any other) card, I know that I can always find the perfect color trims and more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thanks again for visiting me here today.  Stay creative and be sure to stop by the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog for lots of great inspiration.  You'll always find the most amazing Adhesives, Flowers, ribbons, trims and more at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I'm playing along in these FUN challenges that I enjoy:

A Cut Above Challenge - June: Anything Goes w/Dies - I used a fabulous A2 Lattice Die from Whimsy Stamps on my background, and a Fishtail Banner Die from Stamp Simply for my sentiment.

Tic Tac Toe Challenge - Challenges #273 - For this Tic Tac Toe, I went across the middle with CAS, Hearts and Stripes.  This is truly CAS for me, the HEARTS were stamped, cut and placed randomly around my sentiment, and the STRIPES are on the blue background patterned paper.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #77 - Anything Goes (layers of paper) Optional Embossing - I went with the Anything Goes option.

Blessings,

Karen

Perfect Peace w/Creative Worship

Have I mentioned how BLESSED I feel to be a part of the Design Team at Creative Worship Stamps?  Well, if I haven't said it lately, I'll say it again because it's SO true.  I love being on this Design Team and having the privilege of working with the amazing products carried at Creative Worship.  This month's NEW Release has been absolutely amazing.  This card mixes some of this month's New Release with some of last month's.

I used black cardstock for the base.  Next I used white cardstock for the next two layers.  The first layer was stamped using the NEW Vintage Ledger Page Stamp.  Most of this image is covered, but it is SO cool.  The top layer was cut using last month's awesome Postage Stamp Cover Die.  I stamped this layer with botanical foliage and script from the NEW Peaceful Botanicals Stamp Set.

The pretty florals were stamped using the NEW Bloom With Grace Stamp Set and were cut using the coordinating NEW Bloom With Grace Dies.  There are so many gorgeous stamp sets at Creative Worship Stamps to help you expand your creativity and make gorgeous cards.  There's also lots of amazing inspiration on the Creative Worship IG Page.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I'm always so grateful to have you stop here to take a peek at my art and say hello.  I hope you're staying creative and having an awesome week.

The Paper Funday Challenge Blog - Challenge #77 - Anything Goes (layers of paper) 

Blessings,

Karen

America The Beautiful

I'm proud and blessed to be an American, and I'm so incredibly grateful for all those who serve and have served our country. My own personal military hero is my Dad.  He's 92 and is a Retired Colonel in the United States Air Force.  So, he's a pretty big deal.  Whenever we'd walk around on base with the Colonel, everyone (with so few exceptions) had to salute him as a (much) Sr. Officer.  While he still has flying privileges and is current on all his licenses, etc., he has made the (very wise) decision to be done flying.  In fact, he got a call the other night while I was there visiting, and they were asking him to go out as the co-pilot on a Search & Rescue flight; and he declined.  I respect that so much because I know that he would love to be up in the clouds flying.  My Dad is struggling now, and I'd really appreciate your prayers for him.  He's a true American HERO.  Today I'm sharing a card that features several awesome stamp sets from Stamp Simply that help me celebrate my military hero.

I started with basic black cardstock that I layered with a cute patterned paper from Carta Bella's 4th of July 6x6 Paper Pad.  Next, I used the Tim Holtz Postage Die to cut a piece of cream cardstock onto which I stamped lots of patriotic words.  I used the Liberty Bell Stamp Set, Patriotic Background Stamp Set, Patriotic Sentiments and The American Eagle Stamp Set to get all the different words onto my background.  I wish you could see that whole piece because of all the encouraging patriotic words it holds.

I also used the Patriotic Background Stamp Set to stamp the cool background shield image.  I colored it with my Copics. The finishing touches were some Baker's Twine that I wrapped around my card, and then I topped it with a Red Paper Flower.  There are lots of great products waiting for you at Stamp Simply and we hope that you'll stop by to look around.  Whether you're looking for Patriotic Stamps, Christian/Scripture Stamps, or pretty much any category of Stamps; you're almost certain to find it at Stamp Simply

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  I'm also hoping that you'll stop by my Instagram Page to Follow and say hello.  I'd really appreciate it.  You can find lots of great inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog, too.  I'll see you out there in blogland and on social media, friends.  Stay creative.

Blessings,

Karen

Unwavering Faith.....Perfect Peace

Ever since I started on the Design Team at Creative Worship Stamps, I've felt SO incredibly blessed to be a part of this amazing company.  Not only do they have the most lovely and amazing stamps, dies and more; but they are also a Christian-owned stamp company.  The Owners love the Lord SO much, and that makes it such a blessing and honor to design with these awesome products.  Praise God.  This month's NEW Release at Creative Worship Stamps is nothing short of AMAZING.

Although I'm loving ALL of the June NEW Release from Creative Worship Stamps, I'm especially adoring the NEW Vintage Ledger Page Stamp.  If you haven't really seen it yet, be sure to check out all the amazing inspiration on the Creative Worship Instagram Page.  This is just one of those amazing must-have stamps.  It's SO COOL!

I used cardstock layered with corrugated green cardboard layered with white cardstock onto which I stamped the awesome NEW Vintage Ledger Page Stamp.  My next layer is another piece of white cardstock onto which I stencilled using the fabulous NEW Jumbled Diamonds Stencil.   I'm loving all the wonderful texture and color so far.  Next, I used the NEW Peaceful Botanicals Stamp Set to add the script on the background, the sentiments, and the cool botanical foliage.

Thanks so much for visiting me here today.  You can find lots of great inspiration on the Creative Worship Instagram Page, and I'd sure LOVE to have you FOLLOW me on my Instagram Page (as well as here on my blog).  Have a wonderfully creative week, everyone.  I appreciate you so much for stopping by to say hello.

I'm playing along here:

Stencil Fun Challenge - June: Anything Goes w/Stencil and Optional: Summer Fun - I used the new Jumbled Diamonds Stencil from Creative Worship on my background.

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Challenge #825 - What Makes You Happy - First and foremost, God's Word makes me happy.  This card features a bit of that.  Also, using stencils and stamps makes me happy.  I gave this card lots of great texture and fun.

Creative Artiste Mixed Media Challenge - Challenge #116 - Anything Goes Mixed Media. For this fun card, I used recycled corrugated cardboard as an alternate base (rather than using basic cardstock) because I love the texture it adds.

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Simon Says Monochrome

Blessings,

Karen

Thank You Thank You Thank You w/Stamp Simply

How many ways can you say THANK YOU?  Well, at Stamp Simply, I'd take a guess that there are likely dozens of different ways to say it through the art of card-making.  You see, when you shop at Stamp Simply; you're always sure to find just the right scripture, sentiment or saying to tell the recipient just how you feel - from Thank You to I'm Sorry and pretty much everything in between.  They have a bit of it all.

This card starts with basic black cardstock that I layered with patterned papers.  The reddish polka dot print is from The Craft Consortium's Bright Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad and the print paper and journalling card are from Echo Park's Love Notes 6x6 Paper Pad.  You'll find lots of great Paper Pads in the Stamp Simply Shop in addition to all their great stamps, dies and more.  I used the Floral Cluster Summer Roses Stamp Set for the lovely florals.  I colored them with my Copics and cut the image using the coordinating Floral Cluster With Sprigs Dies.  The foliage I added also uses the Floral Cluster With Sprigs Dies.

The sentiment I used (three times) is the THANK YOU found in the All Occasions Sentiments 2 Stamp Set.  I stamped the words onto white cardstock and cut them using the Fishtail Banner Dies. I also added a bow tied with various colors of Baker's Twine and I topped that with a Buttercream Paper Flower.  It's such a treat the way all of the stamp sets from Stamp Simply work so well together and compliment other stamp sets.  This helps you get more for your money.

Be sure to stop by the Stamp Simply Blog for lots of great daily inspiration.  You can also stay up-to-date on special sales and promotions taking place in the Stamp Simply Shop.  Thanks so much for stopping here by my blog to visit me today.  It's always greatly appreciated, and I really do wish you a very blessed and creative week.

I'm playing along in the following:

Double D Challenge - June: Frame Challenge - I used an ephemera frame from the Echo Park Love Notes Paper Pad.

Allsorts Challenge Blog - Challenge #825 - What Makes You Happy - I love to use stamps, dies and pretty papers.  It makes me happy making pretty cards.

Inspiration Station Challenge - Inspiration Photo Challenge #74 - I was very much inspired by the shapes and the amusement park swings in the photo are my branches.  It's a fun interpretation of the image.  I also love the reds, greens, yellow.

Blessings,

Karen

Bundle of Joy w/Really Reasonable Ribbon

It's always a blessing to have you stop by and visit me here in Blogland.  I appreciate you for it, and I really enjoy hearing your thoughts on my cards.  Today I'm posting for Really Reasonable Ribbon which is always a favorite for me.  While I love making cards all the time, there's just something about adding trims, twines and ribbons to my cards.  Of course, Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries basic essentials such as Adhesives, Embellishments and Mulberry Flowers.

I used black cardstock for the base of my card, and I layered it with patterned papers from a line called Oh Baby by Simply Stories.  This is definitely a much older line from my stash.  All the patterned papers and stickers are from this Oh Baby line.  I used a die-cut from The Greetery to cut the small postage stamp spots.

I used 3-D Foam Tabs for all the pieces that are raised, and I used Scor-Tape to adhere all the things that are flat (papers, stickers, etc.).  In addition to all the fabulous trims of every color, width and style you can image; Really Reasonable Ribbon also carries many crafting essentials.  You'll be pleasantly surprised just how many awesome products they carry.

I added some small Pearl Embellishments to my card and one of the tags.  There are lots of great Embellishments at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I added lots of Baker's Twine to my card and tags.  The card has several colors of Baker's Twine wrapped around it and tied into a bow.  Each tag has various colors of Baker's Twine at the top.

Here's another view of this card.  Below that, I'll share the close-up photo.  I just wanted you to be able to see how cute these papers and stickers are from the Simple Stories Oh Baby line.  The Scor-Tape and 3-D Foam Tabs help hold all the cute papers and stickers securely in place.  The Baker's Twine is the perfect cost-efficient trim.

As I mentioned, here's the super close-up photo.  I hope I haven't shared too many pictures.  LOL  I never feel like my photos show all the details of my cards.  I guess that's just how my mind works.  We've all heard that "we are our own worse enemy".  Right?  The papers are cute, the stickers and cute, and the trims just make it all even cuter.

Thanks again for your visit today.  I'm so grateful for you and I really hope that you have a blessed and creative week.  Any time you think of ribbons, twines and trims; we hope that you'll always think of Really Reasonable Ribbon.  And don't forget about all the fabulous essentials they carry as well.  You'll find inspiration on the RRR Blog and lots of FUN shopping at Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Blessings,

Karen