Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Introducing Our 2026-2027 Design Team

            Welcome Back to The Card Concept!  

  We hope all of you had a great summer/winter break and we are back with our monthly inspiration challenges starting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9th at 8 am EST.


Now, please welcome our 2026-2027 Design Team 


Hi Everyone!  My name is Julie, I live in Maryland and love the Lord Jesus Christ!    I am still remodeling my home on my own (my hubby went to be with the Lord in 2022) and am trying to keep up with all of the household duties that my hubby used to do for me, lol!   I have been artistic all of my life, and started my blog in August 2010 (Stamping with Julie Gearinger).  Over the years, I was a Stampipn' Up! demonstrator for almost 20 years, have been on several different company Design Teams as well as Card Challenge Design Teams and love cardmaking!  Due to time constraints, at this time, I am only on The Card Concept DT right now (as well as the admin for TCC).  In addition to creating cards, I enjoy Bible Study, sewing/quilting, drawing/painting, and vintage junk journaling!  Since I enjoy experimenting with different styles and mediums for card making, my overall style tends to be a bit eclectic. Hopefully I will inspire you to create a card and join us!


Hi! My name is Michele. My husband and I, along with our feline fur babies live here in tropical Florida where we love the beautiful beaches and the year-round golf! When I'm not crafting, I work as an Employment Consultant for people with intellectual disabilities. I love working with layers of paper and color and am thrilled to be a part of The Card Concept!

                                                   
Hello stampers!  My name is Karen Ksenzakovic and I am so excited to be a part of this creative team.  I live in central New Jersey with my husband of 37 years.  I have 2 adult children, a 4-year-old puppy and 2-year-old puppy.  My son is a soccer coach, and my daughter is chemist.  I've worked in accounting for over 40 years, mostly at the same company.  I love to cook & bake, garden and I've sewed, crocheted, knitted and cross stitched.  My biggest passion is card making which I've been doing for over 20yrs. When I was introduced to Stampin' Up! years ago I fell in love with their product. I decided to become a Stampin' Up! demonstrator 8 years ago and love it.  I love designing all styles of cards from clean and simple to collage.  I love layering and especially love water coloring and coloring with alcohol markers.


Hey there, crafty friends!  I'm Karen Letchworth of My Cup Runneth Over.  First and foremost, I love the Lord Jesus Christ; and I live for Him.  I've been crafting most of my life...cross stitch, scrapbooking, card-making and now even doing fun arts & crafts projects with my (6) beautiful grandbabies.  I'm a retired, married (39yrs), wife and mother (3 grown kids) who spends the vast majority of my free time either in my craft room, watching my favorite shows or being the FUN Grandma.  I'm excited to be part of The Card Concept Design Team, and I hope that some of my cards/designs will inspire you.



Hi, I'm Jolanda.  I currently live in Greenville, South Carolina, originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  I am now retired and very happy to have the time to pursue my hobbies and principally my cardmaking every day.  I have been stamping for most of my adult life.  Along the way, I discovered card challenges and set up my blog site The Inque Spot Studio in 2020 to better participate and share my creativity.  I just love combining challenges.  A layout from here, colors from there, and a theme from yonder. It is exciting to see what develops.  I am such a fan!  What fun to be asked to join the talented group of Designers of The Card Concept as a Guest Designer.  I am delighted!  The Card Concept has been a favorite of mine ever since I discovered them.  Such great inspiration and I am looking forward to what is to come.  Cheers.


Hi, my name is Jennie Maier and I live in New Berlin, WI. My husband Steve and I are empty nesters, as our three adult kids are all on their own and adulting. I am a Substitute Teacher. We enjoy traveling, pickleball and golf. When I'm not crafting, I love to read!  I'm also on a mission to visit all 50 states, having only 9 left to visit. I've been a Stampin' UP! Demo since 2007. My blog is Jennie M's Stampin Spot.  I love to play with all kinds of challenges. I'm so excited to join The Card Concept Design Team!


Hi, My name is Karen Mead and I live in Tasmania, Australia. I am a Christian, Wife, Mother of boys, fur babies and chickens. I have been cardmaking for many years and love to try all styles of cards. I especially like using inky techniques and copic colouring. I am so delighted to be joining the lovely team here at The Card Concept and can't wait to be inspired by all the future challenges.