April 2021

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.