May 2021

Ascension of Our Lord-Sunday Wisdom

2 Comments / Sunday Wisdom / May 16, 2021

“So they may be one, just as we are one.” As I reflect on this line in today’s gospel, I am struck by how divide our world seems to be. Not just the world in general, but even those who believe in Christ who do not seem to be united. The Lord longs for us to be united in universal love so we can be filled with Joy.

“Consecrate them in the truth.” He wants us to know in His dying and rising we are protected and called to a greater holiness. So today, let us join Jesus in His prayer to bring healing and overcome division. My you feel the loving arms of Jesus around you today.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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A Little Hello-Garden Wishes

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Today’s card featuring the Garden Wishes Bundle brings a little bit of summer and a little bit of sunshine, with no humidity! LOL Enjoy!!!

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

Supplies

Crushed Curry- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
True Love Designer Series Paper- 4½ x 5½
Basic White Cardstock- 2¾ x 4, 2½ x 4, 4½ x 5½
Garden Wishes Bundle
Many Messages Bundle
Scalloped Contour Dies
Crushed Curry, Garden Green and Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Blender Pens
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

Score Crushed Curry cardstock in landscape position at 5½. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut out the scalloped rectangle dies from True Love Designer Series paper and white cardstock. Attach to card front as shown in image.
Stamp the Floral image in Garden Green ink and color with blender pens and coordinating ink.
Crop with the coordinating die and attach to the white panel on card front.
Stamp, color and crop two bumblebees and attach one to the flowers using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use the Stamparatus and the Many Messages Bundle to stamp and cut out greeting of choice. Attach greeting to front with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp inside greeting in Memento black ink and add second bumblebee.

I love how these scalloped contour dies bring a little pizzazz to any card creation. I hope you will give them a try and I would love to see what you create. Feel free to leave a comment. When ordering our host code is: AUNW3AKX

If you live in the St. Louis area, you are welcome to join us our May stamp camp classes-click here for the schedule.

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

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Fun With Squares!

Happy Birthday / May 14, 2021

Here is a fun new set that is sure to be a hit for crafters of all ages. Introducing the All Squared Away bundle. I used Soft Sea Foam, the new In-Color Polished Pink and a splash of Basic Black.

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

Supplies

Soft Sea Foam- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 4½ x 5½
Basic Black Cardstock- 4×4
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 3¾, 4 x 5¼
Polished Pink, scrap for inside
All Square Away Bundle
Silver Metallic Pearls
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Polished Pink, Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Soft Sea Foam cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut out three floral squares and three tiny flowers.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the dotted square stamp in Polished Pink ink three times around the 3¾ x 3¾ piece of white cardstock.
Stamp the greeting in Memento ink in the white space.
Use liquid glue to attach Sea Foam frames over the stamped images and add three tiny flowers. Embellish with the Silver Metallic Pearls and attach this panel to the 4 x 4 Basic Black panel.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting on the bottom center of card front.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside and decorate as desired

Have fun creating with this adorable bundle, I know I will!

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

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
#149653 #120

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Sending Smiles-Jar of Flowers!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / May 13, 2021

The Jar of Flowers is super cute and very affordable punch bundle. I love how using the Stampin’ Blends markers goes perfectly with the Hand-Penned Designer Series paper pack. What a fun set and when you create tags with the Many Messages Bundle they are ready to go for any project.

Supplies

Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base) 2-3/8 x 3½, 2½x 4
Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper- 2 x 5½
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock-1½ x 5½, 2½ x 3-5/8
Mint Macaron- 1 x 5½
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock- 1½ x 5½ , 3-1/8 x 4-1/8
Jar of Flowers Bundle
Many Messages Bundle
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Mint Macaron, Cinnamon Cider, Garden Green, Pool Party & So Saffron Stampin’ Blend Markers
Garden Green & Gray Granite Ink
Linen Thread
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Glue Dots

Directions

Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼, fold and burnish.
Layer the Mint Macaron and Cinnamon Cider cardstock strip to the 2″ strip of Hand-Penned DSP and attach to the left side of the card front.
Stamp jar image in Gray Granite ink and the flowers in Garden Green ink on white cardstock. Use the coordinating punch to crop the jar and paper snips to fussy cut the flowers.
Color the floral image and the water level in the jar with Stampin’ Blend markers. Attach the jar directly to the 2-3/8x 3½ piece of Basic White cardstock with Stampin’ adhesive or liquid glue. Attach the flowers with Stampin’ Dimensionals and layer onto the Cinnamon Cider panel.
Attach the Cinnamon Cider panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Tie a Linen bow and attach to front of jar.
Stamp Many Messages in Garden Green ink and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop with coordinating die. Attach greeting of choice to card front.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think of this set.

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

Hand-Penned Designer Paper
#155499 $11.50

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Welcoming Window and Hand-Penned Paper

Paper Crafting Ideas / May 12, 2021

I hope you are enjoying the new catalog as much as I am. I just can’t seem to get enough of the Hand-Penned designer series paper pack. All the colors blend so nicely and I love the soft look of the florals. Pair it with the Welcoming Window set and it’s a hit. The pitcher is stinkin’ cute!

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

Supplies

Garden Green Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 1½ x 3
White cardstock- 1½ x 4
Mint Macaron- 4 x 5 ¼”
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock- 3-1/8 x 4-1/8
Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper-3 x 4
Welcoming Window Bundle
Double Oval Punch
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Cinnamon Cider and Gray Granite Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Garden Green cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Layer Mint Macaron panel to card front.
Layer Hand-Penned DSP to the Cinnamon Cider panel and attach to the Mint Macaron front.
Stamp the greeting in Cinnamon Cider ink on the white cardstock and use the Double Oval punch to crop a smooth oval and punch a scalloped oval from Garden Green cardstock.
Stamp the pitcher from Welcoming Window in Gray Granite and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with coordinating bundle to crop pitcher. Attach the oval greeting to the lower right corner of the DSP panel and add the pitcher using Stampin’ Dimensionals

I am always amazed at how easy it is to create beautiful cards with Stampin’ Up!’s designer series paper packs. I love the way everything coordinates to create a professional looking card every time. Once I gathered all my supplies, this card took less than 10 minutes to create. Add this paper pack to your crafting supplies and have fun creating!