April 2021

Connect, Craft and Collect Promotion

Thinking of You / April 30, 2021

Count down, only a few days away. I could be counting the days until my son graduates from college, but no instead, I am counting down the days until the launch of the new catalog. I am sure my son is counting down the days until graduation. LOL

New Catalog Debut: Tuesday May 4^th

I will have a pdf version of the new catalog posted on the home page of my blog on Tuesday. If you need a hard copy, please contact me. Also beginning May 4, Stampin’ Up! will offer two amazing specials as part of the CONNECT, CRAFT & COLLECT PROMOTION. If you are like me and love connecting with others, crafting to create beautiful things and of’ course collecting crafting supplies-you will have to check this out!

Everyone can be a winner with Stampin Up! May 4-June 14, we will all have an opportunity to get an additional $25 of free product for orders over $250. Yahoo! So get out that wish list, start planning to host your own party, catalog show or virtual stamp camp and let’s earn you some free products! I would love to help you connect, create and collect. Contact me anytime for more information.

And if that is not awesome enough, beginning May 4 thru June 14, you can join my team and save even more! During this special promotional time the $99 starter kit will include an additional $30 in products! That’s $155 in products of your choice! How cool is that? Click here for more info!

As a member of my team you will become invited to an exclusive Facebook page where you can get and share ideas. Of course there it the 20% DISCOUNT on all your purchases! There is NO OBLIGATION to sell to others, just fun and crafting!

Grow a business or be a hobbyist, the choice is yours! Contact me today, I would be happy to talk and share what I love with you!

If you already know you love it all, what are you waiting for? Oh yes, of course, May 4^th…….To get the additional $30 in free product you have to wait until May 4^th and then CLICK HERE TO JOIN! I love sharing the Stampin’ Up! experience and all are welcome so contact me anytime!

AND NOW to interrupt this amazing special with today’s card featuring items in the Sand & Sea collection with the Sailing Home stamp set!

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

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Last Minute Snail Mail Fun!

Happy Birthday / April 29, 2021

Sadly the Snail Mail set will be retiring at the end of June. You still have time to add this sweet collection to your stamping supplies! This is such a fun set and you have to admit those little snails are too cute!!! Our host code is: WP3RWEW3

There is still time to earn the April Virtual Stamp Camp free, just place a $25 order and use the host code above before midnight on April 30th. Stamp camp project instructions will be emailed directly to the address provided on your online order. Happy Stamping and Happy Shopping!!!!

Supplies

Just Jade Cardstock- 5½ x 8½”
Real Red Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Snail Mail Designer Paper- 3½ x 4½, plus snails and presents cut from paper
Basic White Cardstock-2 x 2 ½” (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Best Year Yet Stamp Set
Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set
Real Red and Memento Black Ink

Directions

Score Just Jade Cardstock in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Attach Real Red panel to card front
Attach the 3½ x 4 ½” piece of designer paper to the red panel.
Use paper snips to cut three big snails, two small snails and 5 presents from the designer series paper.
Attach the snails to the outside and one to the inside as shown.
Stamp the greeting from Best Year in Memento Black ink on some basic white cardstock and cut out with the Postage Stamp Punch.
Add three red rhinestones as shown.
Attach white panel to the inside and stamp Happy Birthday in Real Red ink.
Add a big snail and a present to the lower left corner.

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Sneak Peek-Beauty of Friendship!

Just Because Cards / April 28, 2021 / friendship, sneak peak, spring, summer

As promised in my post yesterday, here is another sneak peek at one of the new bundles that will be featured in the new catalog and available for purchase on May 4th. This is the Beauty of Friendship Bundle. The trees are spectacular. I featured a spring/summer time tree, but you could easily turn this into a fall or winter scene.

The new catalog will also feature 5 new In-Colors. I am using two of them today and they both coordinate well with Cinnamon Cider, which is a current In-Color. Yay! The new colors that I used are Soft Succulent and Evening Evergreen. The cardstock is also Evening Evergreen.

Supplies

Evening Evergreen Card Base- 5½ x 8½”
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Beauty of Friendship Bundle-new
High Tide Stamp Set
Evening Evergreen, Soft Succulent, Misty Moonlight, and Cinnamon Cider Ink

Directions

Score Evening Evergreen cardstock along 8½ “side at 4 ¼” to create card base
Attach Cinnamon Cider panel to card front
Stamp the tree in Cinnamon Cider ink, the leaves in Evening Evergreen and Soft Succulent in on the white cardstock.
Stamp the greeting in Evening Evergreen and the birds from High Tide in Misty Moonlight ink.
Under the tree and along the bottom of the cards stamp the grass image in Soft Succulent ink.
Attach the white panel to the card front
Add a white layer on the inside of the card and decorate as desired.

HOST CODE: WP3RWEW3E

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

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Sneak Peek-Hand -Penned 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper!

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / April 27, 2021

We are in the last week of the 2020-2021 annual catalog and here is a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous paper coming in the NEW 2021-2022 Annual catalog.

Items in the new catalog will be available for purchase beginning May 4th. There is still time to get some of those retiring products, but don’t delay, time is running out!

Supplies

Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 5 ½ x 8 ½” (card base), 2½ x ½
Hand-Penned 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper -4 x 5 ¼
Basic White Cardstock- 1½ x 2½ (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
Fancy Phrases Stamp Set
Onate Layers Dies
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Misty Moonlight Ink

Directions

Score white cardstock along 8½ “side at 4 ¼” for card base
Attach Hand-Penned Designer Series paper panel to card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and the Ornate Layers Dies to cut the fancy rectangle in Misty Moonlight and attach to the center front of card.
Stamp greeting in Misty Moonlight ink on white cardstock and cut out with the Label Me Fancy punch. Attach greeting to the center of the Misty Moonlight ornate layer.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Stamp back tomorrow for another sneak peek from the upcoming catalog. Our Host Code is: WP3RWEW3

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

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Make it Monday #5- Fun Fold

Fun Fold Cards, Make it Monday Videos / April 26, 2021

Hello my crafting friends! I hope you are having a fabulous day. It is time for another Make it Monday tutorial. Click on the image below and view today’s Make it Monday Fun Fold card or find it on my YouTube Channel: Renae Novak

We are in the last week of our annual catalog and the April Shopping Bonus. There is still time for you to shop and earn, the April Stamp Camp pdf instructions for all projects. To earn the Virtual April Stamp Camp just place a $25 order before midnight on the 30th of April and use the current host code.

Place a $35 order (using the current host code) and get the April Stamp Camp plus the pdf instructions for the 11 One Sheet Wonder cards featured in the Make it Monday tutorial on April 12th. CLICK HERE if you missed that special offer.

And now, today’s video-click on the image below.

Supplies
Tasteful Touches Stamp Set
Forever Greenery Designer Series Paper
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Shaded Spruce Ink
Metallic Pearls-Gold

Measurements
Card Base Pear Pizzazz: 4¼ x 5½” Cut up to fold on both side of card front 1¼” from each side
Forever Greenery DSP: 2 ½ x 4”, 2 strips to match ¾ x 4, 2 strips to coordinate ¾ x4”
Shaded Spruce Cardstock: 4 strips 1 x 4”, 1¼ x 5½”, 2 ¾ x 4

Directions
See video by clicking on image or visit my YouTube Channel: RenaeNovak

Current Host Code: WP3RWEW3

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

Forever Greenery Paper
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Good Shepherd Sunday-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / April 25, 2021

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday and we are reminded that we need to take time to know His voice. To really know the Shepherd’s voice we need to listen with our hearts. When is the last time you took the opportunity to come aside and rest awhile so you could listen for the Shepherd’s calling?

Jesus offers all of us unconditional love and support, but He also wants us to return that gift of love by serving others, by taking the time to be a little more kind and to love one another. In a crazy world with so much violence all around, we need not be discouraged because Jesus is our gateway to salvation.

So go ahead and run to Him. Do not worry about what you lack, let Him shepherd you. Trust in His love and find peace.

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

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Birds and More-Happy Spring!

Happy Birthday / April 22, 2021 / Birds and More

Well I thought it was spring….that was until we got snow this week. Here in St. Louis, you just never know about the weather. I was just starting to get used to having the windows open at night and hearing the birds early each morning. They are actually very good alarm clocks! Oh well, now I have the heat on, but at least you can enjoy this springtime card.

This is actually one of the cards I featured last month at my March Stamp Camp. If you live in the St. Louis area and want to join us for our monthly card class we would love to have you. Class cost is only $15 or FREE with a $25 order, so CLICK HERE for my calendar of events.

Don’t live in the St. Louis area, no problem, join in the monthly stamping fun virtually. Place a $25 order and use the current host code and I will email you the project instructions and video link. Our host code is: WP3RWEW3

This month you also have an opportunity to earn the Make it Monday One Sheet Wonder cards instructions. We made 11 cards from one sheet of designer series paper. If you missed that post, just CLICK HERE

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

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Make it Monday #4 -All in One Card and Gift Card Holder

Fun Fold Cards, Make it Monday Videos / April 19, 2021

Happy Monday everyone! Today we are creating an “all in one” card and gift card holder. I am not really sure what else to call it, but you can create one for any gift giving occasion! Click image below to access the video link via my YouTube channel (Renae Novak-YouTube). Enjoy!

CARDSTOCK/DESIGNER SERIES PAPER
Merry Merlot
4 ¼ x 11”, score at 2” and 5½”
3-3/8” x 4-3/8”
Petal Pink Cardstock
3-1/8 x 4-1/8”
4 x 5¼”
Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper
3 ¼ x 4”
1 ¾ x 4”
STAMPIN’ UP! INK PADS
Merry Merlot
Garden Green
STAMPS AND BUNDLESArt Gallery Bundle
Dressed to Impress
OTHER SUPPLIES
Bone Folder
Scoring Tool
1” circle punch
Liquid Glue/Tear and Tape or Stampin’ Seal Plus

Thank for joining me today, be sure to stop back tomorrow for some more crafting fun and then again next week for another Make it Monday video. If you would like to order any of the supplies used in today’s tutorial just click below and don’t forget the host code: 4ZQQTUU3

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

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Do Not Be Troubled-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / April 18, 2021

Today’s gospel reminds us that we do not always have to have all the answers. Jesus continually instructed His apostles and He was with them, so of course He will be patient with us.

Jesus wants to guide us, we just need to open our hearts and trust. So do not be troubled. Let us open our minds and allow God to fill us with His mercy and peace.

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

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Rooted in Nature with Forever Fern DSP!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / April 17, 2021

I am excited to share with you another card that I made with some Forever Greenery designer series paper scraps. This card features the Rooted in Nature set and the greeting is from Framed For You. Both of these sets will retire at the end of this month.

Don’t forget if you live in the St. Louis area, I would love for you to join us for our monthly stamp camps. CLICK HERE for upcoming dates.

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and layer it to the card front.
Cut a 2 ¾ x 2 ¾” square of Forever Greenery designer series paper and cut it in half on the diagonal. Layer one of the halves to the lower left corner of the Pear Pizzazz panel.
Cut a 3 x 4” piece of Basic White cardstock and stamp the top of the large tree from Rooted in Nature in Shaded Spruce ink and the trunk in Soft Suede.
Stamp the greeting from Framed For You in Soft Suede in the upper left corner of the white panel and attach to a 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 piece of Soft Suede cardstock.
Attach tree layer to the card front.
Cut a 4 x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock for the inside and decorate as desired.