(Featuring Retro Foundations, a stamp set designed by me for The Craft's Meow.)
I'm terrible at sending out cards that I make.
It's not for lack of having cards on hand (because I have them coming
out of my ears!), it's not for lack of wanting to send them out. I just
don't seem to send them. Is this a common occurrence for other card
makers as well?
(Featuring Typically Teen, a stamp set designed by me for The Craft's Meow.)
One of my goals as a stamp illustrator for The Craft's Meow is to fill some of the voids out there as far as stamps go in this industry. I am truly blessed to be able to design for such a fabulous company! Today The Craft's Meow is releasing two sets I designed, the first is called Retro Foundations and it has some cool, funky background builders and really great belated birthday sentiments! I made the background on my card today using one of the background builders from the set. The other is called Typically Teen, again, this set has some really fun teen inspired background building elements and some trendy sentiments (which are also great for graduation and encouragement too!). I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do!
Once again, there's a full list of sneaks on The Craft's Meow Blog an links to the wonderful design team, including illustrators and our guests, the talented Annette Allen and Sharri Seffens. Please be sure to stop by The Craft's Meow Blog for more details too on how to win the sets being showcased today!
And guess what?! Typically Teen is May’s Gift with a $50 purchase from The Craft's Meow!
And guess what?! Typically Teen is May’s Gift with a $50 purchase from The Craft's Meow!
Karen...you should be so proud of these sets! They look so easy to use, and mix and match for a really cool and colorful look! The cards I've seen so far are fantastic--looks like everyone has been inspired to really have fun with these! And I love this one of yours! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic cards - love that dp in the first one and the big sentiment. The colours and 'spatter' on the second one make it a perfect card for a teen - along with that very encouraging sentiment!
ReplyDeleteKaren, cannot wait for both of these sets to be released! The retro builders looks so cool...and the teen set..wow! I will put these both to great use. You are so talented! I'm in awe!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, love the pleated ribbon on the first!
ReplyDeleteso pretty, love the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo on more fabulous Karen stamp sets, I'm confident you'll continue to impress us with all sorts of fun ways to use the sets. And you should accept that some day when you need the perfect card for something it'll be right where you left it, in the shoebox gathering dust, so don't stress about it. Or if you guilt is high donate some to a charity auctiom.
ReplyDeleteKaren, I think it is such a great idea to create stamps to fill the voids out there - these sets will be so useful to so many of us! Beautiful cards today! :)
ReplyDeleteI am terrible about sending cards myself. I have great intentions that never make their way into action.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous, and I'm so excited to see more of your new sets. I've been holding out on making my first order at TCM until the new release, and I'm not disappointed! Congrats on your new designs!
Karen these are amazing...you really did an amazing job on these stamp sets...I have to say that I am so honored to be one of the first to see and play with them...Girl you have got talent... :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!! I am LOVING your FUN NEW SETS!! Such Great designs and I have LOVED all of the DT Creations using them!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeletelove the new set, Karen. Can't wait to get your new set. Love what you did for TCM.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas, Karen! Until my life was turned upside down by Steve, I RARELY sent any of the cards I made and yes, I had a huge stash! Our whirlwind romance - dates many nights each week, etc. left me no time to play in the scrap-room so I began using from the basket when I needed a card. Sure enough - by one year later, most of those cards are gone! New homes. I have photos of them . . . but I learned to let go. (I was very, very glad I had the basketful of cards!)
ReplyDeleteHugs!
Karen, these new sets are wonderful! They are so versatile and so on point in terms of the current trends too. These will quickly become a staple!
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented, Karen! Both sets are awesome and oh, so trendy! Can't wait for the release and see what else you'll be designing!
ReplyDeleteAnother pair of SPLENDID cards Karen!Love all of the fun sets you're designing.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see that teen set (sounds extra fabulous being a highschool teacher (-: )
Hugs, Karin
I love your cards Karen and the new sets! Bravo!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are a clever girl.... Looking for a niche in the market with stamps is just the way to go and I love the look of these sets, teen samps are always welcome, they are quite tricky to make cards for!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the background builders too, just like you to design such a versatile set :0)
Love your cards, I bet you had fun using your new stamps.
Jenny x
You are so amazing! These are both fab looking sets & I LOVE what you've done with them! That first background makes me swoon! :)
ReplyDeleteI REALLY LOVE the graphics in your designs Karen. Fun cards too!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for the sets to come out! Very smart to fill in the voids. Karen, so fun to see your take on your own stamps, both of these cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeletei have a drawer full of cards too! so nope you are not alone :)lol
ReplyDeletelove your two new sets!!
your cards are awesome :)
Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteI would be drowning in cards if I didn't have such a big family to send them to. Which reminds me, I have missed some birthdays. I'm so excited that you are designing stamps again & I can't wait to see your new sets.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the bright colors and fun designs. I'm also not the greatest in sending cards out. I really should do it more :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
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Karen...I am so proud of you!!! I love it!!! They are fantastic!!! And I love both your cards!!! Beautiful.... especially the 2nd one!!! So my new fave of yours!!! CONGRATULATIONS my friend... hugs..xoxo
ReplyDeleteWow! These stamp sets are amazing Karen! ;)
ReplyDeleteKaren, I LOVE these sets. Your talent is boundless. I will be placing an order with TCM...can't wait to get my hands on your designs.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, Karen. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletesuch neat sets, Karen! just went over to the store and had a look. think i have to have them! =) amazing sample cards, too. love the ribbon treatment on the first and the pop of pink on the second one is fab. thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI really like these sets...congratulations on your design!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only one who has trouble sending my cards out...I try different ways to remember, but I always seem to forget to send someone a card or it is late. TFS!
Such a beautiful birthday card!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to enter that 2nd card in PaperCrafts Gallery Idol! ;)
Both are terrific but that little bit of feather on that second card is just absolutely genius!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love both of these Karen! They are so pretty and creative.
ReplyDeleteI have so many cards around too... and I do try to send them... (my hubby says I keep the post office in business)... but I still have so many.
beautiful, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBoth these cards re fabulous, Karen! I can't wait to see the full sets! So excited for you and your releases. You are so very talented and TCM is lucky to have snagged you for their team! :)
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