Still Processing

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Sorry all for the lack of postings, it has been a rough couple of weeks. The thing about grief and mourning the loss of someone important in your life is that you never know when or how it is going to sneak up on you. And when it does, well, creativity seems to go out the window. I know, I know, crafting is therapy, and I do believe it is, I am not so sure about blogging. I guess you would have to be the judge of that. LOL

I do apologize for the lack of inspiration this week. In my prayer reflections I am realizing that I never fully mourned the passing of my Dad before my niece Haley became so ill. When she passed it was so quick and while we will never understand the sufferings of the human heart, I sometimes think the body can go numb and we just go through the motions. Not much room I’m afraid for creativity to flow. I guess I need to wait in patient hope.

For those of you who have lost a loved one you know what I am talking about and I am so sorry you know that. For those of you who have never lost a loved one or a parent, Praise God! I do hope to be back with more crafting inspiration next week. But as for now I will have to surrender my heart and my business to the Lord, with the full understanding that I don’t have to do this alone.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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It’s A Sweet-Suite Sale! Make It Monday #207

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Hey friends, tomorrow beings a huge buy one get one free sale on all Stampin’ Up! Suites. Yes, you read that correctly, starting to morrow June 3, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Save BIG during this buy one, get one 50% off sale on all suites and suite products. Check out this video to see some of the amazing suites that are available and start shopping TODAY! Sale June 3-June 30, 2025.

CLICK HERE for Stampin’ UP’s Video Suite Collections!

A few details:

All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
To maximize your BOGO savings, I suggest you purchase Bundles or Suites together. If you’re buying two Suites, skip adding individual items—like Designer Series Paper from a Suite—separately, as the paper may end up being the item that’s 50% off instead of the higher-priced Suite.

Pro Tip: Since the 50% off will apply to the lowest priced suite items in your order, It may be beneficial to place multiple orders to ensure the 50% off is maximized in each transaction.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Remember, All products are available only while supplies last.

As always, I appreciate your orders! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Silhouette Five Minute Friday

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Happy Friday everyone. I thought I would pop on with a super fast silhouette card for our Five Minute Friday series. I started with the 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 piece of Pool Party designer series paper from the Shades & Hues paper pack. I backed it with a Basic Black panel that measures 4 x 5 1/4 and mounted it on a Pool Party card base.

I stamped the flower from Gallery Blooms with Memento Black ink for the silhouette look. The greeting, also stamped with Memento Black ink, is from The Right Words stamp set. Add a little black bling and you are all set. I love the softness of the paper pack and am really sorry to see it on the “Last Chance” list. It is on clearance and still available. Just click the image below to shop with me before supplies are gone. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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You Are Remarkable Weekly Wed. #55

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Happy Wednesday or should I say Happy Hump Day?Not everyone remembers this term in fact, it is more of an American slang. Who knew?

The term hump is a slang expression commonly used to refer to Wednesday, the middle day of the traditional workweek. The 1950s was the first time when Wednesdays were called ‘Hump Day’. The term is believed to have originated in the United States and has been popular ever since. During the 20th century, Wednesday earned its reputation as ‘hump day’ as a way to inject some excitement into the otherwise monotonous work week. Clearly these workers did not craft for a living! LOL

Today our card was created using two online exclusive stamp sets, well, technically one stamp set and one set of dies, but hey who wants to be technical! I created our card today using the You Are Remarkable stamp set and the dies from the Textured Notes Bundle. You are going to love creating with these beautiful rectangles.

A Closer Look

Project Supplies – Card #1

Berry Burst CS- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Basic Black CS-3-3/8 x 4-7/8
Basic White CS-4 x 5-1/4 (2)
Berry Burst Ink
Old Olive Ink
Darling Duckling Ink
Memento Black Ink
You Are Remarkable Stamp Set (online exclusive)
Textured Notes Bundle (online exclusive)

Project Supplies – Card #2

Calypso Coral CS-5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 2-7/8 x 4-3/8
Basic Black CS-3 x 4 1/2
Basic White CS-4 x 5-1/4 (2)
Calypso Coral Ink
Old Olive Ink
Darling Duckling Ink
Memento Black Ink
You Are Remarkable Stamp Set (online exclusive)
Textured Notes Bundle (online exclusive)

Online Exclusives

#165445 $20
#165556 $48.50

I would love to serve as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Be sure to create and account before ordering so you receive the sweet rewards of 10% with any order $20 or more. Reward will automatically appear in the dashboard of your online account.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at blessedbycards@gmail.com Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Happy Memorial Day!

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Happy Monday everyone! Today, let us pause from our crafting routine and our Make It Monday videos to honor those who have given their lives in service for our freedom

I think both President Abraham Lincoln and President Ronald Regan remind us of the need to be grateful for the liberties we all enjoy today.

President Abraham Lincoln in his  Gettysburg Address: 
“that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain”.

President Ronald Regan
“Today as we pay solemn tribute to our fallen countrymen we know we can never give them as much as they gave us, but we also know that our generation and succeeding generations can, by keeping the flame of freedom burning brightly, ensure that they did not die in vain. As you pay tribute to these brave Americans, may we always walk in the light of their memory the light of Liberty which shines from age to age and still illumines the way forward.”

Let us also remember and honor our loved ones who, though not fallen soldiers, certainly are fallen heros. May they and all the souls of the faith departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

God Bless you all and God Bless America!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Soft Blending ~Five Minute Friday

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Happy Friday! So glad it is the weekend and a holiday weekend at that! It is awesome to have Monday off and I hope to spend the day in my craft room. I hope you too can spend time crafting with family and friends this weekend.

If you do, try out this quick and easy card. I know it doesn’t look like a 5 minute card, but that is the beauty. It does not take a long time but yet looks like you invested yourself to create something beautiful. You only need a handful off supplies. So grab some black and white cardstock, a few blending brushes, an oval die and inks of your choice. I used Gorgeous Grape, Balmy Blue, Pretty in Pink, and Calypso Coral. Oh yes, you will also need some Memento Black ink for the image and greeting. I used the stamp sets Gallery Blooms and Simply Said.

To create the oval background, I first cut an oval from a 4 x 5-1/4 cardstock, any color will work you are just making a masking template. Next, secure the template over a Basic White 4 x 5 1/4 piece of cardstock and use your blending brushes to create the background above. I started with the Gorgeous Grape and Balmy Blue at the top. Then I added some Pretty in Pink and Calypso Coral for the bottom. Play around with different colors to create your own unique background.

Here are the stamp sets I used:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Join My Team-Best Offer Ever!

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Hey friends, there are only 8 days left to take advantage of the BIGGEST Starter Kit Special of all time! Join my team before May 31st for only $99 and get $165 worth of products.  CLICK HERE for more info and how to join. Be sure you have me selected as your upline.

Crafting is even more fun with friends, so join my team today and let’s get creating! Not only will you enjoy new products, you will also get a 20-25% discount on future orders and you will have early access to new products and crafting events. You can be your own best customer or build a business with your own team members.  The fun is endless.

  • Be sure to order Online before May 31, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (MT)
  • When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $165 USD | $220 CAD of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99 USD | $135 CAD. That’s $40 more than any other time.
  • The deadline is important! New demonstrators who submit their Independent Demonstrator Agreement (IDA) after May 31 will not be eligible for this offer. So be sure to sign up now.
  • New team members may only pay for their kit using a credit card on which they are listed as an authorized user. 
JOIN MY TEAM

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Shadow Stamping ~Make It Monday #206

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https://www.stampinup.com/products/uninked-stampin-pad-whisper-white-refill?demoid=2244521Happy Monday everyone. I thought I would pop on today with a fun stamping technique known as shadow stamping. It is super easy and all you need to create the shadow is a Craft White (pigment) ink pad and I am sure you have that in your stamping stash. If not, click here to purchase one from my online store. Everytime you purchase an item from my online store that is $20 or more you will earn 10% in stamping rewards. Awesome!!! Be sure to select me a your demonstrator and opt into the rewards program as well as communications from me.

I hope you enjoyed today’s technique. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions, just email me at blessedbycards@yahoo.com Click on the button below to grab your free project sheet with supplies and instructions.

#206 Shadow Stamping project sheet

A Closer Look

Project Supplies w/links to my online store:

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wed. #54 Timeless Plaid ~ Thinking of You

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Happy Wednesday everyone. The week is half over and I am looking forward to a five minute card on Friday and of course the weekend. Today’s video features the Timeless Plaid Designer Series paper pack and a greeting from The Right Words. I also used the dies from Gallery Blooms.

This super fun card goes together so quickly and I know you are going to have fun creating with the new Gallery of Blooms bundle. Today, I used the small flower and one of the leaves for a delicate touch to our card. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Supplies for today’s project

  • Cajun Craze CS- 5-1/2 x 8 -1/2, 3/8 x 4, 2-1/8 x 3-1/8, scraps for flowers
  • Very Vanilla CS- 4 x 5-1/4 (2)
    Old Olive CS- scraps for leaves
  • Timeless Plaid DSP- 2 x 3
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • The Right Words stamp set
  • Gallery Blooms Bundle
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Liquid Glue or adhesive of choice


A Closer look at today’s project!


I hope this inspires you to take another look at the scraps of designer series paper in your paper stash. If you love the look of the Timeless Plaid DSP, click the shop now button below and add it to your collection today. Happy Stamping!


Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae



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#203 Make It Monday~One Sheet Wonder

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Hey friends today I am sharing another One Sheet Wonder featuring Fresh Freesia and Basic Gray. I am using the Shades & Hues Designer Series paper pack that is on the last chance list. With our 6×6 piece of designer series paper, we are going to create 3 fun cards. See the end of this post for the cutting guide for today’s one sheet wonder project.

#205 One Sheet Wonder Fresh Freesia and Basic Gray

A Closer Look ……

Here is the Cutting Guide for today’s 6 x 6 One Sheet Wonder

Have fun creating with this one sheet wonder template. Don’t miss the video tip on how to create your own alcohol markers. It will change the way you look at your ink pads and your small acrylic blocks. Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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