Card & Matching Envelope w/CutCardStock

If you've been visiting me regularly, you probably already know that I joined the Design Team with CutCardStock.  I've really been enjoying all their high-quality cardstocks.  The quality and weight of the cardstocks you use really does make a big difference in the overall beauty of your cards.  These cardstocks make my cards firmer, studier and ready to stand the test of time (and mailing).  They are also so lovely and they come in every color you can imagine.

In addition to all the fabulous cardstocks carried at CutCardStock, they also have several different types of card and envelope sets.  The ones I used for this project I'm sharing with you today are the (Light Turquoise) Ms. Sparkle & Co. A2 Folded Cards & Envelopes.  They come in several pretty colors.  By selecting from any of the fabulous Cards & Envelopes available at CutCardStock, you're able to create cards with matching envelopes in the sweetest colors imaginable.  The particular ones I used come in a 5-pack for just $2.49/pack.  I used some older Crate Paper patterned papers to cut all the pieces you see.  I also stitched some Solid Baker's Twine through the holes in the Love to Layer Scalloped Oval Dies to give my card some added texture and fun.

The stamped sentiment is from Stamp Simply and can be found in their Farmhouse Scriptural Quotes Stamp Set.  The sentiment was stamped and cut on the awesome Cougar White Smooth Cardstock.  I also added a double bow using some Mint Seam Binding.  I've always been a fan of ribbons, bows and laces.  Finally, I added a few sequins as the finishing touch.  It's really a very simple card.  What makes it extra sweet is the matching envelope.  By using the Card & Envelope Sets from CutCardStock, you have the matching-colored envelope all ready to be decorated (or not).  They're so pretty either way.

There's lots of fabulous inspiration every day on the CutCardStock Blog and lots of great shopping over at CutCardStock.   Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Please know how very much I appreciate your visits here and on my Instagram Page.  It's always a treat to hear your thoughts and know that you were here.  Happy crafting.

Blessings,

Karen

Be Blessed w/Poppystamps

If you haven't yet check out all the FABULOUS dies from Poppystamps, you're really missing some truly wonderful dies.  Poppystamps has so many awesome images that are brought to life with their intricate layered dies.  Just pick out your papers, cut them with Poppystamps dies, piece/layer them together and VOILA!  You have a beautiful card.   Here's what I created to share with you today.

I used black and white cardstocks that I layered for my base.  I used some older Crate Paper pattern papers and I cut the green layer using the lovely Heart Pinpoint Frame Die.  All those cute little hearts can be placed inside as confetti for a FUN effect.  That was the entirety of the card base.  And yes, it's very busy with all those pretty pattern papers.

I cut four of the smallest sized tags found in the Scalloped Pinpoint Tags Dies.  The set has four (4) sized tags and two different tag tabs.  I used one of the tag tabs and tucked in a piece of Solid Ivory Baker's Twine in each tag top.  Each pretty flower was cut from the pattern papers using the gorgeous Nordic Scatter Flowers.  As you can see, I truly scattered them everywhere.  Just look at all those amazing paper layers.  Poppystamps makes it easy.

I searched through my stamps for the smallest stamped images I could find.  They happen to be from Creative Worship Stamps.  I really wanted to keep the primary focus on all the gorgeous dies I used from Poppystamps.  It's a great time to head over to Poppystamps to treat yourself to some new dies.  There's also a FUN Challenge every month on the Poppystamps Blog.  Come, join the FUN.

I'm playing along here:

The Paper Funday Challenges - June Challenge #88 - Anything Goes/Optional Polka Dots and/or Stripes - This is my Entry #6/6

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge Blog - Challenge #2625 - Anything Goes

Blessings,

Karen

Get Well Soon Tulip w/Stamp Simply

So many times now, I've mentioned to you all that Stamp Simply carries the perfect sentiment, scripture or thought for any and every occasion.  This really is true.  I haven't yet encountered an occasion for which they didn't truly have the perfect words I'm trying to convey.  The stamp set I'm showcasing today is on SALE this week, so it's a great time to grab this lovely set for yourself.  This gorgeous Get Well Tulip Stamp Set will allow you to say Get Well, to Cheer You...., Tulip, Praying for your rapid recovery and more.  Just look at how easy it was to use this one stamp set to decorate this inside and outside of my card.

I used white cardstock along with some pretty patterned papers from the Bloom & Wild 6x6 Paper Pad and the Bright Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad from Craft Consortium.  The wood grain paper is found in the Craft Consortium's cool Scorched Wood 6x6 Paper Pad.  I machine stitched some of the papers on the card front.  I stamped the pretty tulip found in the Get Well Tulip Stamp Set and cut it using the coordinating Get Well Tulip Dies.  I did place a small doily under the tulip that isn't from Stamp Simply.  You can use any small doily or any Shaped Die.

The musical swirls are found in God Will Take Care of You Stamp Set, and the other swirls are found in the Vintage Peony Stamp Set.  The horizontal sentiment stamped on the inside of this card is also found in the Get Well Tulip Stamp Set.  This wonderful set has so many different sentiments and phrases to make it go further in its usefulness.  I ran a length of Pink Seam Binding underneath the front and back panels of my card creating a bow closure.  Below is the inside view.  I tied it shut so that it would lay flat for my photo.

With all the fabulous patterned papers, stamps, dies and amazing products you'll find over at Stamp Simply, it becomes so easy to quickly stamp the inside and outside of your cards, make a quick bookmark or tag, and to find just the right scripture or sentiment for every occasion.  I encourage you to visit Stamp Simply to take a look around for yourself.  You will LOVE what you find, and you deserve a treat or two, so go ahead.

There's so much fabulous inspiration over on the Stamp Simply Blog and also on the Stamp Simply IG.  I'm definitely thrilled if you'll visit my Instagram Page and Follow me there as well as here.  I'm more than happy to Follow Back; just let me know.  Thanks so much for visiting today and happy crafting.

I'm sharing my card here:

The Paper Funday Challenges - June: Challenge #88 - Anything Goes/Optional Dots or Stripes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Add a Sentiment (I added a few)

Blessings,

Karen

Fun Challenges at The Card Concept

If you're ever looking for another FUN challenge blog, please stop by The Card Concept.  We'd love to have you join us this month.  There are two different inspiration photos.  The one I used is the Summer by the Sea option.  The other option is a Christmas inspiration.  Whatever speaks to your creativity....colors, textures, images or anything else; just come and join the fun.  We'd love to see what you're creating.

I used a NEW Release stamp set and stencil from Creative Worship on this Sketchbook Journal Page.  The lovely NEW lighthouse stamp set is called Safe Harbor and it is awesome.  I also used the NEW Under the Sea Stencil.  The rocks, flying birds and the cool cursive hand-written Bible verse you see (Psalm 43:3) are also found in the NEW Safe Harbor Stamp Set.

The images in this stamp set and all the wonderful stamp sets from Creative Worship Stamps are easy to color OR pretty enough to not need to color.  I've seen projects with the lighthouses (two in the set) colored in and I've seen several with no color.  They look amazing any way you stamp them.  Gorgeous.

If you're looking for awesome stamps, dies, stencils, inks, sprays and more; check out Creative Worship Stamps and the 25% off sale taking place this weekend only.  Thanks for stopping by today.  Oh, and don't forget to come by The Card Concept to play along with us.  Have a blessed and creative week.

Blessings,

Karen

Layers & Textures w/CutCardStock

If you're anything like me, you enjoy adding layers of paper and lots of great texture to your cards.  While there are many ways to achieve layers and textures, the card I'm sharing today does it by layering some truly fabulous cardstock from CutCardStock for the base.  This gave my card the sturdy foundation it needs, and I knew I was ready to add all the pretty parts.

The first layer is Natural White Cardstock which is FABULOUS.  I love its thickness and weight, and I tend to use this particular cardstock a lot.  The second pretty layer is Pop Tone Pink Lemonade Cardstock.  It's such a soft sweet pink tone.  The top layer (isn't it stunning?) is Textured Plum Cardstock, and I pressure embossed it with the Simon Says Stamp Dibble Tile Embossing Folder for added texture.

All those pretty flowers were cut using the Nordic Scattered Flowers Dies from Poppystamps.  The sentiment was stamped in Villainous Potion Purple Ink using a stamp and die set (retired) also from Poppystamps.  The stems of each flower were cut from Jellybean Green Cardstock.  Between all the wonderful cardstocks, the flowers, and the pressure embossing, I was able to achieve all the layers and textures I desired.  CutCardStock really is the place to get all your cardstock because it's of a quality that I've never before experienced, and it's truly making a BIG difference in the quality of my cards.

We hope that you'll visit the CutCardStock Blog for daily inspiration, and we also hope you'll look to CutCardStock for all your cardstock needs.  You really will LOVE💞these quality cardstocks, and you're sure to find the perfect colors, weights and sizes for every project you make.  Stop by and check it out.  Thanks SO much for visiting me here today.  I'm so grateful.

I'm playing along here:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon Says "Add a Sentiment" (BTW...I'm also playing along in the Simon Says Stamp IG Challenge).  I used the Dibble Tile Embossing Folder from Simon Says Stamp on this card.

The Paper Funday Challenges - June: Anything Goes/Optional: Polkadots/Stripes - As always, I used lots of fabulous paper layers.  I also have polka dots so to speak.  I embossed the purple background with a Simon Says Stamp Embossing Folder with oodles of tiny dots.  I also splattered dots of paint on my card.

Craft Rocket Challenges - June: Birthdays - I always enjoy playing along here whenever I can.

Seize the Birthday Challenge Blog - June Challenge #328 - Anything Goes - Optional Vellum/Acetate - I went with the Anything Goes option.

Happy crafting, everyone.

Blessings,

Karen

Saying I'm Sorry w/Stamp Simply

There are times in our lives when we will disappoint, and possibly even hurt, others.  Sometimes we know quite well what we've done to offend someone.  There are other times when we don't quite know just what we've done to upset of offend someone.  Their feelings, like our own, are nonetheless important.  Taking the opportunity to say, "I'm sorry" isn't always easy; but it's always worthwhile.  Whether or not the person forgives you, at least you've done what you can to try to rectify the problem and let the other person know that you care enough to say the words.  It's always good to make the attempt to restore fellowship when it's been broken.  By sending the words in a card, you're avoiding any further confrontation and putting the matter to rest.  From there, it's all in God's hands.

As always, Stamp Simply has the perfect stamps for this (and every) occasion.  The stamp set I used for this card has several wonderful sentiments to let others know how you feel about them.  With this one stamp set, you can say sorry, thinking of you, happy birthday, I love you, thank you, just because...just about everything.  This is the wonderful Floral Cluster Spring Pansies Stamp Set.  You get all these awesome sentiments along with these gorgeous flowers.

I used a Tim Holtz Embossing Folder on the white background for added texture.  I stamped the two sentiments which are, as I mentioned, found in the Floral Cluster Spring Pansies Stamp Set.   Each sentiment was cut using a different size Fishtail Banner Die.  I inked the edges of each sentiment strip and raised them a bit with 3-D Foam Adhesive Tabs.  I used the coordinating Floral Cluster Dies & Sprigs to cut the floral and to add the extra foliage.  Some sequins and iridescent string were the finishing touches.

You can find so much fantastic inspiration on the Stamp Simply Blog and so many amazing products at Stamp Simply.  We really hope that you'll at least visit and look around because we know you'll find something you truly love.  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and please know how grateful I am for it.  Happy crafting, everyone.

I'm playing along here:

Can You Handle the Pressure Challenge Blog - Challenge 5/2026 Anything Goes/Optional Embellishments - I used an Altenew Linen Embossing Folder and I used twine and sequins as my small embellishments.

The Paper Funday Challenges - June Challenge #88 - Anything Goes/Optional Dots/Stripes

Blessings,

Karen

Sending Hugs w/Poppystamps

Ever since I joined the Design Team at Poppystamps, I've been falling more and more in love with all their wonderful layered intricate dies. And right when I think I've seen them all, I find yet another that's just as lovely as the last.  Each and every die set from Poppystamps is stunning and will help you create the most beautiful cards you can imagine.  It's hard (perhaps impossible) to go wrong with these gorgeous dies.  You cut them, piece them together, and....POP!  You have a lovely card in no time at all.

The first layer is Natural White Cardstock and the second layer is Pink Lemonade cardstock.  The pink layer was cut using the gorgeous Gilded Plate Craft Die.  I allowed a few of the cut pieces to fall out, revealing the creamy background.  The sweet flowers were cut from the same cardstock as the base using the Nordic Pendant Flower Dies.  I rubbed each piece with oxide inks and sprinkled them with a dusting of ultra-fine glitter  I believe that the (hugs) sentiment die is retired.  Sorry.

And how about the sweet butterfly?  I used the Nordic Cheery Butterflies Dies to cut this sweet butterfly.  The set has two different sizes, but I used just the one on this card.  It's even more amazing in real life, trust me.  A few coordinating sequins were the finishing touch to this sweet and simple card.  The Poppystamps dies are the real star of the show here, and they make it so easy to create sweet cards.

You can read more about my card on the Poppystamps Blog, and you'll also find many other inspiring cards there each day.  There's also a FUN challenge each month where you can play along for the chance to WIN a Poppystamps gift card.  How fun is that?  Thanks so much for visiting me here today, and happy crafting to you all.  I'm so grateful for your visits here.

I'm playing along in the following: 

The Paper Funday Challenges - June Challenge #88 - Anything Goes/Optional Dots/Stripes

Blessings,

Karen