May 2021

Beauty of Friendship and Many Messages!

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I am happy to share with you this fast and easy card design made with the new Beauty of Friendship stamp set, and Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper from the 2021-2022 annual catalog and Many Messages from the January – June mini.

All Measurement=inches       DSP=Designer Series Paper      Landscape Position =Long side       Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Bumblebee Cardstock-5½ x 8½  (card base), 1-3/8 x 3-5/8
  • White cardstock-scrap for greeting or  5½ x 6” for all Many Messages
  • Evening Evergreen Cardstock- 4 x 5 ¼”  
  • Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
  • Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper
  • Many Messages Bundle
  • Evening Evergreen and Cinnamon Cider Ink
  • Linen Thread
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score card base in landscape position at 4¼.   Fold and burnish to create card base.
    Wrap linen thread around Evening Evergreen panel three times and adhere to the card front.
  • Layer designer series paper with trees onto a 1-3/8 x 3-3/8 piece of Bumblebee cardstock and attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp Many Messages greetings on the white cardstock panel and the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop out with coordinating die. 
  • Attach the Be Strong Be Brave greeting to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals and save remaining greeting for another project.
  • Stamp the tree trunk/branches image to the inside lower right corner with Cinnamon Cider ink, the greeting and the leaves in Evening Evergreen.

I love the detailed images in this stamp set and how it coordinates beautifully with the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series paper pack. I hope you will check it out. Don’t forget our host code: AUNW3AKX

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

Beauty of Friendship Bundle
#155834 $52
Many Messages Bundle
#156272 $50.25
Evening Evergreen Cardstock
#155574 $8.75
Bumblebee Cardstock
#153077 $8.75
Cinnamon Cider Ink
#153114 $7.50
Linen Thread
#104199 $5
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#155576 $8
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Stamparatus
#146276 $49
Add All to Cart
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75

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Make It Monday #7 Pretty Perennial Z-Fold Card!

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Thanks for joining me for another Make it Monday tutorial! I think you are going to like this card and I know you are going to love this stamp set and need to add it to your collection, but hurry, it will be retiring at the end of June!

All Measurement=inches            Landscape Position=Long side       Portrait Position=short side
Supplies:
  • Bermuda Bay or Polished Pink-5½ x 8½  (card base)
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3-3/8 x 4-1/8, 3-7/8 x 5-1/8
  • Basic Black Cardstock-3½ x 4¼, 4x 5¼
  • Bermuda Bay, Polished Pink, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Memento Black Ink
  • Pretty Perennial Stamp Set
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Directions:
  • Score card base in landscape position at 2-1/8 & 4¼. Fold and burnish to create Z-fold.
  • Stamp small flower in Polished Pink (Bermuda Bay) ink on both panels of the Z-fold.
  • Stamp large flower in Polished Pink (Bermuda Bay) ink in the lower right corner of larger white panel and add a black center.  Attach this layer to the larger black panel and then inside card.
  • On the smaller white panel stamp large flowers in Polished Pink (Bermuda Bay) ink and stamp centers in Memento black. Stamp the berry flower in Daffodil Delight and coordinating stems in Granny Apple Green. 
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp “happy” in Memento Black and layer on smaller Basic Black panel. Attach layers to the front Z-fold placing adhesive on the left side only.
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Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Pretty Perennials
#154435 $18

Polished Pink Ink
#155712 $7.50
Polished Pink Cardstock
#155710 $8.75
Granny Apple Green Ink
#147095
Daffodil Delight Ink
#147094 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Stamparatus
#146276 $49
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8
Add All to Cart




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Love God and Love One Another-Sunday Wisdom!

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Our gospel today is all about love and what a great day to honor our Mothers. I am very thankful for my mom and am blessed that she is still in my life. A mother’s love is pure and I know this because I too am blessed to be a mom.

I have two beautiful children, a daughter who is teaching first grade in Chicago and a son who just graduated from college with an Electrical Engineering Technology degree. I am very proud (in a good way) of both of them and am grateful to my Lord who has allowed me the privilege of being their mom. Happy Mother’s Day!

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

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Fancy Front with Color and Contour Bundle!

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Sometimes a simple card is the best card. Today’s card features the new Color and Contour Bundle and is super, simple stamping. Literally it took me less than 5 minutes to create. Add a few of those amazing pastel pearls and it takes on a whole new look.

Supplies

  • Night of Navy Cardstock – 5½ x 8½” (card base)
  • Balmy Blue Cardstock- 4 x 5¼”
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5 ¼”,
  • Color and Contour Bundle
  • Night of Navy & Balmy Blue Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Pastel Pearls
  • Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Night of Navy cardstock in landscape position (aka longest side) at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the scalloped rectangle die from the Color and Contour Bundle to crop the 4 x 5 ¼ ” piece of Balmy Blue cardstock. 
  • Stamp the flower image and greeting in Night of Navy Ink, add three pastel pearls and attach to card front.
  • Stamp the solid image flower in Balmy Blue to the lower right corner of the 4 x 5 ¼” white panel.  Stamp coordinating outline stamp in Night of Navy ink and attach to the inside of the card.

And there you have it crafting made easy. See I told you this was a super simple and super fast card. I hope you create something beautiful to share. For all your crafting needs hop on over to my online store, don’t forget the check out the extra rewards page. Supplies for this card are listed below. Our Host Code is: AUNW3AKX

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

Color and Contour Bundle
#158356 $50.25
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Night of Navy Ink
#147111 $7.50
Night of Navy Cardstock
#100867 $8.75
Balmy Blue Ink
#147105 $7.50
Balmy Blue Cardstock
#146982 $8.75
Pastel Pearls
#154571 $6.50
Add All to Cart
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75

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

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Be Happy-Pretty Perennials!

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I am not sure about you but sometimes all I need is a little happy and nothing say happy like Pretty Perennials. This set is in the January -June catalog and will be retiring at the end of June. And don’t forget about the mazing True Love Designer Series paper pack that has all black and white designs. Love it!

So go ahead and create a little happy to share with others.

Supplies

  • Basic Black Cardstock – 5½ x 8½” (card base)
  • True Love Designer Series Paper (DSP)- 3 x4
  • Basic White Cardstock-2 ¾ x 4”, 2 x3, ½”, 4 x 5 ¼”,
  • Pretty Perennials Bundle
  • Blackberry Bliss, Daffodil Delight, Shaded Spruce & Memento Black Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Blackberry Bliss Ribbon
  • Paper Snips
  • Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position (aka longest side) at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Attach the 3 x 4” piece of DSP to the lower portion of card front.
  • On 2 ¾ x 4” panel of white cardstock stamp flowers images as shown. Wrap Blackberry Bliss Ribbon around cardstock and attach to the back.  Tie a Blackberry Bliss bow and attach to center of ribbon.
  • Stamp the greeting in Memento Black ink on 2 x 3 ½” white cardstock and cut out with paper snips.
  • Attach greeting to the lower portion of card.
  • Stamp a large Daffodil Delight flower on the  4 x 5 ¼” white panel and attach to the inside.

I hope your day is filled with all kinds of happy! If you would like to order any of the supplies used in today’s cards or supplies you need to create other cards, our Host Code is: AUNW3AKX Thanks so much, don’t forget to check out the Extra Rewards page!

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

Pretty Perennials Bundle
#156234 $45
True Love Designer Paper
#154281 $11.50
Blackberry Bliss Ribbon
#154569 $7
Daffodil Delight Ink
#147094 $7.50
Blackberry Bliss Ink
#147092 $7.50
Shaded Spruce Ink
#147088 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8
Add All to Cart
Liquid Glue
#110755 $4

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Happy Spring Flowers of Friendship!

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Spring if finally here and it has been very rainy in St. Louis. You know what they say, April showers bring May flowers.

For me becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator was a great decision because I have made so many new friends. If not for my love of stamping and crafting I may never have met these wonderful ladies.

I am very blessed indeed. And because our world has become so virtual, I know have stamping friends across the United States and beyond! Today’s card celebrates spring flowers and friendship. Enjoy! Feel free to leave me a comment.

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock – 5½ x 8½” (card base), 3½ x5, 1½ x 2¾”
  • Pear Pizzazz Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 1½ x 2¾”
  • Color and Contour Bundle
  • Flowers of Friendship Bundle
  • Painted Texture Embossing Folder
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
  • Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
  • Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
  • Old Olive Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position (aka longest side) at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Stamp the three flower image in Memento Black on 3 ½ x 5” white cardstock.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop it out using the Scalloped Contour dies.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss the Pear Pizzazz panel with the Painted Texture folder and attach to card front.
  • Color the flowers with the Stampin’ Blend markers and attach to card front.
  • Use the Scalloped Contour dies to crop the Pear Pizzazz and the Basic White cardstock.
  • Stamp the greeting in Memento Black onto the white cardstock and cut it down to fit on the Pear Pizzazz rectangle.
  • Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the greeting to the card front.

This cute flower set is quickly becoming a favorite and I can see using the Scalloped Contour Dies on many different projects. I hope this card brought a little springy sunshine to wherever you might be today.

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

Flowers of Friendship Bundle
#155590 $35
Color and Contour Bundle
#158356 $50.25
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Painted Texture Embossing Folder
#154317 $9
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
#131201 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Highland Heather Blends
#154887 $9
Daffodil Delight Blends
#154883 $9
Balmy Blue Blends
#154830 $9
Memento Black Ink
#132708 #6
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4


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Happy Mother’s Day w/Welcoming Window!

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I know there is a lot of excitement with the new catalog release, but don’t forget about all the amazing bundles in the January-June 2021 catalog. CLICK HERE to download the list of products retiring at the end of June. Plan to add them to your next order before they are gone, gone, gone!

With Mother’s Day is just around the corner I thought I would share with you a fun card design that is just perfect for the occasion. Today’s card features the Welcoming Window Bundle. There are so many wonderful possibilities with this stamp set, I am thrilled that it carried over to the Annual Catalog-AC

Supplies

  • Misty Moonlight-5 ½ x 8 ½” (card base)
  • Basic White Cardstock-3¾ x 5”(front panel), 5×5”, 4x 5¼” (inside)
  • Misty Moonlight Ink
  • Shaded Spruce Ink
  • Polished Pink Ink
  • Cinnamon Cider Ink
  • Gray Granite Ink
  • Welcoming Window Bundle
  • Very Versailles Stamp Set
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Misty Moonlight cardstock in landscape position (aka-longest side) at 4 ¼”. Fold & burnish.
  • Attached white panel to card front.
  • Stamp accessories on the 5 x 5 white cardstock as shown.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the dies from the bundle to cut out accessories.
  • Stamp vines from Very Versailles in Shaded Spruce Ink on the bottom right corner.
  • Arrange accessories on card front as desired or as shown in image.
  • Stamp greeting in Misty Moonlight ink
  • Attach 4 x 5¼” panel of white cardstock to the inside and add potted plant or accessory of choice.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mom’s and all those beautiful women who are not mom’s but still chose love. Feel free to leave me a comment, I always enjoy hearing from all of you.

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

Welcoming Window Bundle
#159529 $50.25
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $7.50
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
#153081 $8.75
Cinnamon Cider Ink
#153114 $7.50
Gray Granite Ink
#147118 $7.50
Polished Pink Ink
#155712 $7.50
Shaded Spruce Ink
#147088 $7.50
Misty Moonlight Ink
#153118 $7.50
Stampin Cut & Emboss
#149653 $120
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8

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The 2021-2022 Catalog has Arrived!

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Yippee! Skipee! The new catalog is here. I hope you are as excited as I am. Download the PDF by clicking on the photo of the catalog below.

Have you ever thought of becoming a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator?
There has never been a better time to join than right now! This month only you can get an extra $30 in product added to your starter kit. Join for only $99 and get $155 in product. See the end of this post for details!

If you are planning to place an order, first, of all thank you so much and second, if your order is less than $150, please use the current host code AUNW3AKX . Earn extra rewards when you use the host code and place a $75 order CLICK HERE for more details.

Today’s card features two of the new bundles, Flowers and Friendship #155590 on page 78 and Color and Contour #158356 on page 98! Check them out because I am sure you are going to want to add these to your craft room.

Supplies

  • Misty Moonlight – 5½ x 8½” (card base),
  • Basic White Cardstock-3 x 4” (scalloped contour dies), 1-3/8 x 2-1/8 (greeting),  4 x 5¼” (inside)
  • Sand and Sea Designer Series Paper: 1¾ x 5½”
  • Color and Contour Bundle #153856 $50.25
  • Flowers of Friendship Bundle #155590 $35
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Misty Moonlight Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blend Marker
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue
  • Silver Metallic Pearls

Directions

  • Score Misty Moonlight cardstock in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Stamp the small flower in Memento Black on 1¾ x 5½” of Sand and Sea Designer Series paper as shown in image. Attach strip to the left side of the card front.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to crop a scalloped rectangle from Basic White Cardstock.  Randomly stamp the larger flower in Misty Moonlight ink on the rectangle and attach to the card front.
  • Color the flower centers with the Misty Moonlight Light Stampin’ Blend Marker.
  • Stamp greeting in Misty Moonlight ink and layer to the Misty Moonlight panel.  Add a sliver metallic pearl.
  • Attach greeting to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Stamp a large flower in Misty Moonlight ink on the 4 x 5 ¼” Basic White panel. Color center with the Light Misty Moonlight Stampin’ Blend Marker and attach inside the card.

Join today for only $99

Today through May 31st is a fabulous time to become a new team member because Stampin’ Up! is giving all new demonstrators MORE FREE products, yup, an additional $30 in products will be added to your starter kit, which you customize to fit your needs. So instead of getting $125 in product, you will get $155!  Now that is a deal.  Plus, all starter kits include business supplies and free shipping.   

 If you have questions, just email me I am happy to share this opportunity with you. And of course I would love to welcome you to my team. So whether you want to grow a stamping business or just get your products at a discount, now is a great time to join! Just CLICK HERE and I will see you on the other side!

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

Sand and Sea
#154288 $11.50
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
#153081 $8.75
Misty Moonlight Ink
#153118 $7.50
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Metallic Pearls
#146282 $7
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8
Flowers of Friendship Bundle
#155590 $35

Add All to Cart
Color and Contour Bundle
#153856 $50.25

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Make it Monday #6 Color & Contour!

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Happy Spring! The weather here in St. Louis was absolutely gorgeous this weekend. And now it is time for another Make it Monday. Today’s card features a brand new bundle, Color and Contour, which will be available for purchase tomorrow Tuesday May 4th. Until then, enjoy today’s Make it Monday tutorial. Just click on the image below!
Youtube link: https://youtu.be/3xqx0msV-Do

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½” (card base) Score in landscape position at 4 1/4”
  • Basic White Cardstock- 2 ½ x 8 ½  (flowers)
  • Basic Black Cardstock-Cut two 2×2” squares
  • Color and Contour Bundle
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Costal Cabana and Bermuda Bay Ink
  • Fresh Freesia and Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Pale Papaya and Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal or Liquid Glue

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

Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $875

Costal Cabana
#147097 $7.50
Gorgeous Grape Ink
#147099 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal
#152813 $8
Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Add All to Cart

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I Am The True Vine-Sunday Wisdom

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I don’t know about you, but I do not have much of a green thumb.  I love crafting and making cards is therapy for me, but a master gardener I am not. I like flowers and gardening and although I am not great at it, I do know that in order for anything to bear fruit, the branches must be pruned.

This is also true with our spiritual lives. We must be pruned to bear great fruit.  Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. ~John 15:5

Pruning can be difficult and we don’t always understand suffering, but the one who created us does and works all things for our good. All we need to do is trust.  We can receive strength and life from Jesus because He blesses our efforts and makes us fruitful, but we need to stay connected to Him. We cannot do it alone. 

So let us attach ourselves firmly to Jesus through prayer, prune anything that separates us from God and let go of whatever is blocking us from connecting to Jesus, the true vine. Then we will receive life more abundantly.

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