Cardvaarks Gift Card Holder

The challenge this week at Cardvaarks was to create a gift card holder. I saw one similar to this on-line and had to give it a try. The stamps are from Papertrey and I also used a Sizzix die, a CB embossing folder, nesties and a border punch from Martha Stewart. The top half circle opens and a gift card slides in a pocket under the "happy holidays" piece.


Stamping smiles, Karen

Some Odd Girl Window Card Challenge

The challenge this week at Some Odd Girl was to use a window in our cards. I recently got this window diecut from Sizzix and wanted to play with it and this is what I came up with. Butterflies were my theme and I am happy with how it turned out. The celebrate stamp is from Hero Arts and the inside butterfly is from Inkadinkado.

Remember this is the last week to vote at JoAnn's for Operation Write Home! Thanks!

Stamping smiles, Karen

Hodgepodge Shop Anything Goes Hot Card

The challenge this week at the Hodgepodge Shop was "anything goes" so I am posting a summery card made with stamps I rented from Raisin Boat. I am in the stage of life where I am hot all the time and love to tease friends and relatives about getting old, so this set was really fun. The cork paper on the front was punched with a MS border punch and cut to resemble sand. Love the saying on the inside- LOL!

Stamping smiles, Karen

A Spoonful of Sugar & Paper Pretties Challenges

The challenge this week at A Spoonful of Sugar was "anything goes" and at Paper Pretties was "clean and simple", so both were right up my alley:) I love this snowman embossing folder from Tim Holtz and after embossing him, I sanded the core'dinations paper. The hope diecut is also from Tim's new collection from Sizzix. I rounded the corners and added a couple corner stickers to complete this CAS card.

Stamping smiles, Karen

Lexi's Creations Challenge

The challenge at Lexi's Creations this week was to create a card using traditional Christmas colors. I just got the birdcage diecut from Tim Holtz and decided to use that in my card. The wing is embossed and the cage popped up with mounting tape. The background embossing folder is also from Tim and the branch punch from Martha Stewart. The peace sentiment is by Papertrey and I added some gems to finish the card.

Stamping smiles, Karen

Repeat Impressions N1710, Charisma Cardz & CCEE1046 Challenges

I used the sketch from Repeat Impressions, the baby theme from Charisma Cardz and the button theme from CCEE to inspire me for this fun card. The stamp is from a set I rented from Raisin Boat. I have been wanting to try the circle medallion like I have seen on so many cute cards lately and this sketch seemed perfect for it. I also used a lacy circle nestie and the duck punch is by Tonic. I love to use both the positives and negatives of a punch and this one was perfect for that.

Stamping smiles, Karen

7 Kids College Fund Challenge & WINNER

The challenge at 7 Kids College Fund was to make and post a thank you card as we are thinking of what we are thankful for this week. I made this card as part of a gift for my daughter-in-law to be for thank yous for her showers. The stamp is from Stampin Up and the embossing folder is from Cuttlebug. I used nesties to make the three layers for the flower using cardstock, newspaper and velum and a gem in the center.

I am thankful for my wonderful family and for the lovely wedding coming in just a few weeks. I am thankful for my friends and all the joy they bring to my life. And I am grateful for this awesome hobby as it too added friends and great joy to my life. And I am grateful to my Followers and Subscribers on my blog.

I am loving the makeover my blog recently had and am grateful to Sara and Michael for all their help. I drew from the current followers on my blog and the winner of the package of blog candy is: Barbara Colbert.  Please contact me with your address so I can mail it and Congratulations!!

Stamping smiles, Karen