Day 1 Creative Cards Kickstart

[@sharonunderwood768]

I enjoy the release from stress when I create cards or scrapbooks. To mentally escape from outside concerns is something I welcome. Of course, I also enjoy giving cards to friends & family.

[@KarenTitus]

I agree!

[@debroepke1892]

I’m so happy to have a hobby that provides me therapy and produces something that blesses others!

[@KarenTitus]

It is really a win/win!

[@angelagiwer9674]

Card making is a stress reliever and makes others SMILE😁

[@KarenTitus]

well said!

[@marjbr9572]

Watching the replay. Card making is like a sport ….. you totally tune out the inner stress, and just relax by concentrating. After… you have a product with which to connect with someone else who doesn’t expect it. It brings us both smiles while connecting hearts

[@KarenTitus]

I love how you said that!

[@dianelittle8329]

I love making cards and my friends really enjoy getting my cards. I have lots of supplies and now that my husband has passed away I spend my time making cards. I have lots of ideas from many cardmakers.

[@gracie7427]

I have a card ministry at my church.I make cards weekly that are sent to those who are in need of kind thought,support, or encouragement.They are received with joy .I enjoy making the cards to reach out spreading. joy.

[@KarenTitus]

That is such a sweet ministry - it really is those little things in life and being thought of that can make such a big difference

[@KrystalFunk-r6m]

I have so much scrapbooking and cardmaking supplies I need to use up, I enjoy making cards for others, and love to inspire others😊

[@marylouklemisch6115]

It’s rewarding when people comment on how beautiful your cards are….makes one look for new ideas!!

[@AngelaBaraks]

I love that people appreciate the time I take to make something homemade for them.

[@lorrainebrandt5121]

I love the delight on faces of recipients when they see the creative fun folds, so I am always looking for more ideas.

[@conniekolpin9278]

I was invited to a friend’s house to make a card in the early 90’s and so it began! I’ve been stamping ever since!

[@rebeccasadowski4083]

I had to catch todays replay and what fun. I love hearing and reading stories of how we got into card making. My sister got me into it in 1986 and now I have reintroduced her back into card making. I think one of my favorite parts of card making is playing with color. I love to play with color and color combinations not to mention that yes, I still color in coloring books. I look forward to tomorrows class and going up in my stamp room and playing with paper!!

[@sherryk6231]

Watching the replay. I love sending cards. People really appreciate that I remember important events in their lives.

[@micheleherrick4601]

Thanks, Karen & Holly for these three days of creating. I’m so excited! I started stamping a few years ago when I was invited to a Stampin Up party with a friend. We made one card & I was hooked!

[@KarenTitus]

Wonderful!

[@MThunter001]

I'm watching the replay. Thank you for doing this.

[@jeansteiner242]

I started scrapbooking about 20 years ago and making cards about 12 years ago. I want to be a blessing to someone who is going through a hard time in life! After experiencing the loss of my spouse and then a number of years later being on a cancer journey, I have received so many beautiful handmade cards and just want to pay all that goodness forward!

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you for sharing your story. You have experienced both sides of receiving and giving!

[@luannrice-ue4fh]

I love Karen's video's! I'm 85 and still love getting new ideas.

[@jeansteiner242]

Catching the replay from Ohio

[@cathyaust2932]

It's always fun to learn new things.

[@ErinVander-q3v]

I found the need to be more creative when my mother died, and I was going through grief. Creating and Journaling really helped me recover from the grief. Definitely keeps my brain working. And sending cards brings happiness to others.

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you for sharing! I think journaling is such a helpful practice too.

[@wendellfountain9619]

I used to teach how to make cards on the computer at the Senior Center. One of my students posted a link to Karen’s website. I was hooked. I have a balance issue, so going to a store to buy a card is difficult. This allows me to send greetings without going anywhere.😊

[@JancetStrauch]

I'm watching the replay from MN. Looking forward to learning new tips and tricks to jump start my creativity.

[@MsJanita99]

I am watching the replay :) I was my mother’s caretaker and needed something to distract me for an hour or so, to clear my mind a little during difficult times with her health until she passed away. So I started making cards and here I am! 2 years later I am still at it. ❤

[@julietvete3514]

I found a way to thank people in a creative way during covid.

[@debroepke1892]

Creating is my therapy!

[@WilliamandMaryleeTautgesBillan]

My sister got me started making cards , I was a scrapbooker and she gave me mostly everything I needed to make cards. And now I love it. 17:03

[@KarenTitus]

I love the thought that you and your sister get to share this interest!

[@Judgeloopie]

Watching replay and catching up! Disappointed that zoom at was at capacity and couldn’t watch… but so glad that the responses were so great for Karen and Holly! An aunt sent my mom a little scrapbook filled with the family’s girl history. Full of apron and dress scraps. Then my Mom did baby books and simple scrapbooks!😂. Even my Dad kept scrapbooks These are treasure 🎉listen to Karen and Holly you will make so many memories and spread smiles❤

[@KarenTitus]

What sweet comments - and I love that your dad kept scrapbooks too. Did you see that we did a second zoom - we had no idea that we had a limit on attendees. Tech always gives us challenges so we struggle along the best we can!

[@signgal46gardner60]

My sister has been making beautiful cards for several years. When my husband passed away a year ago I was was struggling and felt so lonely. She talked me into trying my hand at card-making. I'm a novice and have so much to learn.

[@KarenTitus]

I love hearing your sister encouraged you in this - and I'm sure it brings you closer to her when you share this interst.

[@barbarasamber1672]

To send more beautiful cards to put smiles on the faces of the recipients

[@mardellnorris-beaty8908]

I love crafting of all kinds, but when I started making cards, I just loved the idea of being able to make someone's day by sending a card, a note, just letting them know they mean something to me. Considering sharing what I am learning and already know with others. I appreciate that Karen and so many others have done the same thing.

[@KarenTitus]

the card making community is wonderful

[@cardconnoisseurwithSusanBoback]

watching the replay. I'm always inspired by other's ideas, even tho I've been a lover of paper since I was a kid, and can't stop making cards to share joy!

Card making was a great relief frim a stressful job.

[@lisahand93]

I love making cards! Even more, I love how happy everyone is to get the handmade cards❤

[@nfaith47]

I want to be more creative because it builds a better relationship with my family and it helps reduce stress

[@deborahstout4986]

Hello from Tennessee! Watching replay.

[@lindamiller7294]

Watching the replay...I love creating and sharing cards with my family and friends. I made and sent 135 birthday cards this year. But I love sending happy mail most of all.

[@KarenTitus]

That is awesome!

[@lorrainebrandt5121]

A friend introduced me to stamping and scrapbooking in early 2000. I scrapbooked for a while but then started making cards for our church. After I retired cardmaking became my pasttime and stress reliever.

[@beckypitzen7132]

Hello from South Florida…Missed the live , so watching replay …but so excited to watch and learn

[@dianedesrosiers4061]

I want to be more creative because I want to share and inspire more people and make people happy when I send cards to them. Also making cards helps my arthritis and my mood. It also helps me to meet other people.

[@PeggyfFranks]

Had a card demonstrator come and teach my 4-H girls back in the early 90's and I had been scrapbooking in high school oin the late 60's. Been hooked for many years and I also quilt so I think they work together with ideas and techniques. I love sending cards to my friends for the holidays and when they need a boost. I love doing the fun folds! Card is m therapy!

[@KarenTitus]

I love hearing that you found out about this when you were working with girls too - like my story!

[@debikarchella8219]

We lived in a small town. Lots of snow weekends. Once a month we would meet. I was working on a masters in education, and two young kids. Not to much extra time except those cards we did once a month. I would buy supplies and store for future use. This started about 2002. Fast forward 2010 husband had a stroke, and we moved to SLC, UT for help from my sister who was a PA in nursing. Lots of card making options as online and pinterest. I have really been excited to find you online. You have shown me easy ways to modify cards and creative. I like the collaboration. Keep up the great job showing and sharing. Connections are what we need in today's world.

[@debikarchella8219]

P.s. nice to meet you Julie!

[@debikarchella8219]

P.s.s. I think I said Julie, but is Holly, Hello!!

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you for sharing your story! Looking at all the stages we go through in life - we never know what is ahead. Card making and the community around it can help in its own way.

[@ErinVander-q3v]

Catching the Replay in Southern Washington State

[@jeannedyer4963]

Your never to old, love what I do, spread love joy happiness being thoughtful ❤😊

[@KarenTitus]

Love that!

[@deannarobinson4465]

I have always enjoyed sending cards to people but had never made my own. My sister, Marilyn, introduced to cardmaking and I love it.

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks for sharing - that shows the power of sharing what we love with others, doesn't it?

[@julietvete3514]

I am proud of what I create. Fun to see my ability to put colors together. Fun to make people smile

[@deborahstout4986]

Card making is my therapy. I love to make mini books as well.

[@KarenTitus]

That sounds fun!

[@carolalanis795]

Love that 3 changes❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Thank u

[@helenpeck2274]

Watching the replay. My Stampin journey was encouraged by a friend at a Christian family conference. I wanted to send some thank you notes as my husband and I had recently celebrated our silver wedding anniversary. That was 8 years ago now and I’m still making cards. My cards are often the same design as they are made in a hurry so it would be good to try something a little bit different. Lovely to hear your stories🥰

[@KarenTitus]

Thank you for sharing your story - I love hearing all of our different journeys!

[@cathymaddox7420]

Watching this through replay from Lincoln, Nebraska!

[@LeslieMichaud-c5w]

Watched the replay. Great ideas in here! Thank you!

[@KarenTitus]

You are so welcome!

[@karifischer409]

I love how you both complement each other - sometimes I love making simple, quick cards but sometimes it's also fun to try new things.

[@KarenTitus]

We both appreciate your nice comment, Kari! Thank you.

[@cathyaust2932]

I started making cards with my kids many, many years ago because we wanted to send out get well cards and birthday cards. I loved learning more when Karen started with Stamping Up.

[@jeannieulrich5278]

I am enjoying the replay and catching up on what I missed. I find crafting to be an excellent de-stresser. I enjoy being a card maker. Lolol, now if I can get just a touch better at being a card mailer! 😜

[@KarenTitus]

I love that statement!!! Making and sending are certainly two different activities - lol

[@LisaTeigen]

Ok thank you

[@julietvete3514]

I started making cards during covid when I needed something to do at home.

[@kathywendhack8403]

Love making cards- love making people smile!

[@SharonDavis-x2h]

Creating helps me reduce my stress. Plus, my grandkids love their homemade cards.

[@cynthiacampbell9592]

Watching the replay. Stamping is good therapy!

[@sandym5360]

I started card making as a stress reliever from my nursing careeer

[@cardconnoisseurwithSusanBoback]

This "change" idea is so pertinent to getting beginners who say they don't know what to do, to start relying on their own ideas, and grow in creativity. TY!

[@KarenTitus]

I appreciate your comment!

[@kathleensack9843]

I started making cards with my 2 sisters. Now our other sister gets together, and we all make cards. It's been many years since I started making cards. So, my line is, when you get trained by the best, you just do your best. It's very relaxing when I make cards.

[@milliekindle587]

I started acrapbooking my grandma's photos. My coworker at work asked me to to join her in a local club and learned more. I had been to a scrapbooking retreat and between the two demonstrators I was hooked

[@KarenTitus]

You are so lucky to have sisters that enjoy this too - what fun times together!

[@kathleensack9843]

Karen, you have met my oldest sister, Dorothy. She came with Connie to your garage sale. I would like to meet you both. My sister mentioned you and Tim are down to earth people. Keep up the great work, Karen, and Tim.

[@lindacohoon1916]

I took my first stamping class in 1997 with my best friend! Now we make cards together on FaceTime since she moved to Idaho. I’m in Albany Oregon.

[@KarenTitus]

I love hearing that you do that on facetime!

[@ritaouellette69]

Watching replay from Maine 😊

[@lindastringham6289]

I love that people over the years have kept all of the cards I've sent

[@KarenTitus]

that is wonderful!

[@LisaTeigen]

I missed the live I’m watching the replay

[@lorrifinn7682]

I started stamping in 1996 also. My friend had a SU party and then I had a party. And that started it all. Now I have friends that I get together with and stamp. We have lots of fun!

[@dixiepab]

Paula from Georgia. Missed the live. Sorry to miss all the Zoom fun! Excited to watch the replay.❤

[@lorrifinn7682]

I think it’s so fun learning new techniques and love to brighten someone’s day.

[@beckypitzen7132]

I love to make cards and send to friends to put a smile on there face.

[@rachelkokes]

Thanks for sharing your stories-so fun to hear where you started!

[@JanetRoyer-m3v]

I got started in 1995 after going to a Stamping Up party. Love the card making and the scrapbooking!

[@cathymaddox7420]

Karen, you are NOT old, you are seasoned!!!

[@KarenTitus]

I love that - lol!

[@karensterner5542]

I want to become more creative so I can Inspire my friends at my monthly card classes & videos!! Thanks so much Karen & Holly!! You two are Amazing!!!

[@KarenTitus]

You are so welcome!

[@katrinapahl8789]

Thank you for your words of encouragement to step out of our comfort zone to use inspiration of others but to change it to something new.

[@KarenTitus]

What sweet words - thank you so much!

[@marciaspiegel2911]

It also brings happiness to others with the cards we send.

[@KarenTitus]

Yes it does.

[@lindascasny1953]

Hello, my name is Linda, I have been a crafty person since I was. Teenager. As only child of older parents I had to find things to do myself, as there were not my kids to play with by me. So crayons was probably my first craft thing. But I also made things for my Barbies. But as I got older I got into sewing, and the last 10 years I have gotten into card making. I started collecting supplies from where ever I saw them. Garage sales, thrift stores. Just in the last several years have started getting better supplies. I love stampin up and a couple of others. Now it’s my stress from work, going into my craft room and creating. I need ideas to get some of my supplies used. I love to watch Tim and Karen!

[@KarenTitus]

My story is so similar to yours, Linda! Thanks for sharing.

[@marilynkayne7643]

My sister got me started. She had a stamping store in Traverse City, Mi. I have been stamping for 30 years. I made scrap books for my grandkids, liked it but card making is more my thing.

[@DebJimJones]

I am in Columbus, GA now and love it here. We have been here since 2006. I always loved putting photos in albums all my life. Those albums were very, very basic lacking journaling, etc. A lot of photos were dated and named on the backs of them, but not all of them. My husband’s niece got me into scrapbooking. She visited us and we found a local scrapbook shop which closed a few year’s later. One of the girls working there joined SU and started having classes in her home but dropped awhile after I joined SU. I joined SU as a demo more than 6 years ago. And from there it is history!

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks for sharing your story!

[@patriciapehler9461]

Being creative makes me a better person. I enjoy the process of card-making - instant gratification when something works well. And bringing a little bright spot to someone's day makes me even happier. The world has many negative aspects and if I can bring something positive to the world, why wouldn't I?

[@KarenTitus]

Well said!

[@dixiepab]

Oh my. Just watched the replay. It’s almost 10:00 pm in Georgia. I need a card by midnight!

[@leeannbee3986]

I got started with a friend that became a Stampin' Up demonstrator. I have become a part of a great group of crafters.

[@lorrifinn7682]

I’m watching the replay and love making cards!

[@PennyStrine]

Watching replay. Had made cards off and on for several years, then my husband passed away 4 1/2 years ago and I began doing it again because it was therapeutic for me. Now a friend and I make cards for the shut-ins of our church.

[@KarenTitus]

I love that you get to that card ministry with a friend.

[@susantabachnick3386]

Thank you Karen and Holly for this great event

[@KarenTitus]

We are so glad to hear you are enjoying it!

[@KarenDavis-h6y]

I began with collecting stamps with bears back in 1985-87. I loved stamping everything and getting creative.

[@KarenTitus]

How fun that you remember the stamps so clearly!

[@conniekolpin9278]

Thank you for organizing this for us!

[@KarenTitus]

You are so welcome!

[@marilynammons1447]

I went to a card making class at the local library and was hooked. The librarian was a Stampin Up demonstrator. I live in Camden, Al.

[@JanetRoyer-m3v]

I had very creative aunts that would teach me their craft when they babysat! I loved trying all of the different things and still do some of them

[@cathymaddox7420]

I am a scrapbooker, and love working with paper. I did attend a SU session many, many years ago, and that had the opportunity to attend a class here in Lincoln and have been hooked ever since!

[@cathymaddox7420]

I like learning new ways to create a card, whether it's a fun fold, or a new way to use scraps - I just learning new ways to make cards, and to scrapbook! We learn from each other!

[@KarenTitus]

We certainly do learn from each other!

[@debbielindauer7679]

I started making cards about 25 years ago because i thought it would be cheaper. I have over 400 stamp sets and need to downsize. Im slowly using and getting rid of some well loved supplies. It feels so good

[@KarenTitus]

Isn't it hilarious to remember thinking this would be cheaper? lol

[@sandym5360]

Watching reply from Delaware

[@3949karen]

even after 30 yrs of making and teaching cards I learn so much from videos of today, Love looking at the cards my mother saved. I found these in a drawer while going through her things after her 3 months in Hopspice. Also found out my best friend has saved all my cards to her and she's shared my love of stamping with her friends in OK Being a subscriber of Paper Pumpkin, I like to take the original card layout and change to put my take on the kits

[@KarenTitus]

Thanks for sharing. I love hearing stories about finding cards that people save! Shows us how meaningful they were.

[@cathyaust2932]

Watching the replay!

[@SharonDavis-x2h]

Watching you on replay. Starting making cards in 1998.

[@KarenTitus]

that is almost as long as I have!

[@joannrigby]

I'm joining replay??? I love making cards but designing can be rough. Karen you are great with design starting ideas. Thank you.

[@diannaemond979]

Hi Karen and Holly! I was invited to a Stampin Up party in the ninities and bought my first stamps and supplies!

[@valerieking6910]

It brings inexpensive joy to those that we love!

[@barbarasalez2595]

karen is. the very first person i began following. such an inspiration you are

[@KarenTitus]

You are so sweet!

[@MsVickieH]

I finally got to watch the rerun. I live in AK and it’s hard for me to tune in when it is live.❤️