A Trio of Valentine Hearts for CC2C

It’s that time of month for Karen Hallam in California and myself here in Pennsylvania to create cross-country. I’m very happy that we’re continuing this fun collaboration in 2026 that we started back in 2019. It not only provides us with a fun creative outlet but also fosters the friendship that was formed through this hobby despite the distance between us. And for that I’m very grateful! We’re starting East to West this month with…

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Last Chance for Snowy Delights – CC2C

Welcome to our last cross country trip of 2025. Our trip this month originates in California with Karen Hallam. Karen suggested that we choose a product from Stampin’ Up!’s Last Chance list. The list is fairly long so there was plenty to choose from. Let’s begin with Karen’s beautiful holiday card using the Christmas Greenery Bundle….. For my card(s), I chose to use a product that is not only on the Last Chance list but…

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Magnolia Flower Pot Holiday Gift Card Holder – CC2C

It’s time for Creating Coast to Coast with Karen Hallam, in California and myself here in Pennsylvania. This month our creative adventure starts here in PA, where I chose our direction. Given the holidays are quickly approaching, our theme this month is “gift giving”. So a holiday gift card holder seemed like a good idea. I really enjoy creating unique ways to give either money or gift cards. Today’s card was especially fun to create.…

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Creating Coast to Coast for Halloween

It’s time for another cross country trip with Karen Hallam and myself. This month, Karen in California chose our theme…Halloween. So let’s take a look at Karen’s adorable card. I’m pretty sure this card will be going to one of Karen’s adorable, young grandsons. Look at that sweet little trick-or-treating piggy! I’ll be sending my card to another of my adult daughters, so I went with a more “mature” but not too spooky card. I…

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