June 2021

Make It Monday #13 Hinge Fold Card

Fun Fold Cards, Make it Monday Videos / June 21, 2021

Hey all it is time for another Make it Monday Tutorial. Today’s project features the Pretty Perennial Stamp set that will be retiring on June 30, 2021. See the end of this post for all supplies. Our Host code is: N26RAJBX

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Polished Pink Cardstock- 5½ x 7½ (card base)-score at 4¼
Basic White Cardstock-2 x 3, 3 x 5 ¼ (front), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for happy
Pretty Perennial Bundle
Polished Pink
Daffodil Delight
Bermuda Bay
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Liquid Glue

Directions

See video above or YouTubeRenaeNovak

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Do Not Be Afraid! Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / June 20, 2021

Happy Father’s Day! I am blessed that my Dad is still in my life and living about 25 minutes from me. The gospel for today is perfect for Father’s Day because who is better than our earthly Father and our heavenly Father at calming all our fears! It is both our earthly and heavenly Father who calms our anxieties.

Sometimes the storms of life can be overwhelming, but that is precisely when we need to trust in our Lord and Savior because He is always in the boat with us. He is always watching over us.

When we rely on our own strength or understanding to do things our way, we can only do so much. But Jesus’ power is limitless. Sure sometimes things don’t work out easily or ever, for what we consider to be the best, but that does not mean that Jesus has abandoned us. He always cares about us and is always in the boat with us, no matter how rough the storm.

Sometimes Jesus does calm the storms in our lives and other times He calms us, giving us the strength to bear our burdens and carry our crosses. When we trust and when we have faith, then we are filled with a calming peace, even in the toughest of times. Father in heaven, thank you for sending your Only Begotten Son to us.

Jesus I trust in you!

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Artistically Inked in Gold

Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 18, 2021

Todays card features the new Artistically Inked Bundle and the Expressions in Ink Designer Series paper because sometimes you just need a little gold bling!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base),
Basic White Cardstock-4 x 5¼ (front panel), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Expressions of Ink DSP- 3 x 4
Artistically Inked Bundle
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Attach white panel to card front and attach Expressions of Ink DSP panel to the bottom of card.
Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop out floral image with a 4 x4 piece of gold foil and attach to card front with Stampin’ Dimensionals or liquid glue.

For as elegant as this card looks, it was surprisingly easy. I think it would make a fantastic Wedding or Anniversary card. I hope this inspires you to create something beautiful. All supplies are listed below. Our host code is N26RAJBX and remember, if you place a $25 online order and use the host code I will email you this month’s virtual stamp camp pdf/video instructions. Click here for details!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Kindness and Daisy Garden

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You / June 17, 2021

My hubby and I recently returned home from a visit to Virginia Beach to be with his mom. While it was not a vacation, as she is unable to live alone, it was an enjoyable visit. When we got home, I was thrilled to see my Stampin’ Up! order had arrived. Nothing is more exciting that getting a Stampin’ Up! order from UPS. Right???

One of the new toys in my order was the Daisy Garden background stamp and oh boy it is beautiful. Today’s card was inspired by a sample in the annual catalog on page 106. Enjoy!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Rich Razzleberry Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 1¾ x 3
Bumblebee Cardstock-4-1/8 x 5-3/8
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5 ¼ (front), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for flowers & bee, 1½ x 2½ (greeting)
Daisy Garden Background Stamp
Dragonfly Wishes Stamp Set
Garden Wishes Bundle
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stamparatus
Paper Snips
Memento Black Ink
Rich Razzleberry Ink
Bumblebee Ink
Old Olive Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Rich Razzleberry cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Attach Bumblebee panel to card front.
Use the Daisy Garden background stamp on white panel using the Stamparatus and Memento Black ink.
Color the leaves using the Old Olive Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo and attach to card front.
Stamp several floral images using Bumblebee and Rich Razzleberry ink and fussy cut flowers and randomly attach to stamped image.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and Stitched So Sweetly dies to crop Rich Razzleberry and Basis White rectangles.
Stamp the greeting in Rich Razzleberry ink and layer rectangles and attach to card front.
Cut a bee from coordinating dies in the Garden Wishes Bundle. Color if desired and attach to one of the flowers on the card front.
Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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A Stitched Star Celebration-Royal Blog Hop

15 Comments / Blog Hop / June 16, 2021

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s June Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects.

This month’s projects feature stars. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I have seen the Stitched Star Dies used to create a ton of Christmas cards, so I thought it would be fun to use a red, white and blue motif and create two very easy 4th of July cards! Really these dies are great for any occasion. After all we can never have too many stars in our lives. Right?

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Pacific Point Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), one for each card & scrap for stars
Real Red Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, one for each card & scrap for stars
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5 for card #1, 3 x 4¼ for card #2 , 4 x 5¼ (inside both cards)
Smoky Slate Cardstock – 2 x 4¼ -card #1
Create With Friends Stamp Set
Stitched Star Dies
Stitched Rectangle Dies-card #2
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Pacific Point Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Glue Dots

Directions

Score Pacific Point cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base. Repeat for card #2.
Add Real Red panel directly to card front for card #1. Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to crop Real Red panel w/Stitched Rectangle for card #2.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop stars using Stitched Star dies and scraps for both cards.
Stamp greeting on white panel in Pacific Point ink for both cards. 3¾ x 5 for card #1. 3 x 4¼ crop w/ Stitched Rectangle die for card #2.
Arrange stars as desired for both cards. Attach stars with glue dots or liquid glue. Layer white panel on Real Red, then to card front.
Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside for both cards and decorate with Stitched Stars as desired.

All the supplies are listed at the end of this post. Remember and when you place a $25 order or more and use the current host code(N26RAJBX) before June 30th, this month’s virtual stamp camp projects/videos will be emailed to you.

I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

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

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

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True Love is Designer Series Paper

Paper Crafting Ideas, Thank You / June 15, 2021 / Designer Series Paper, Stampin' Blend Markers, True Love

Creating cards with the True Love black and white paper pack is not only easy but quick. This card came together in a matter of minutes. The only part that took a bit of time was the coloring of the flowers. Even that can be quick when using the Stampin’ Blend markers.

I love these alcohol markers because the combo pack of light and dark makes blending a breeze. Check out the variety of colors in the annual catalog on pages 122-123.

Supplies

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½, 3-1/8 x 5-5/8,1½ x 2½,
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 3 ¼ x 4 ¾, 1½ x 2½,
True Love Designer Series Paper- flowers (cut with paper snips), 3 x 4½ (dotted), 2 x 5¼
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo- Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach 2 x 5¼ strip of True Love DSP to the left side of card front.
Layer the True Love dotted DSP panel to the Basic Black panel and then layer to the 3¼ x 4¾ Basic White panel. Layer all to the card front as shown above.
Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink on white cardstock and crop using the Double Oval Punch. I used the thank you from Beauty of Friendship, but you have a ton of options, so go crazy.
Crop a scallop oval in Basic Black using the Double Oval Punch.
Layer the greeting oval to the black oval and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Color several flowers and leaves from the True Love DSP and use paper snips to fussy cut and attach to front of card.
Add 4 x 5¼ Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

There are a few different layers to this card, but it really does come together quickly and the pop of color created with the Stampin’ Blend markers is the perfect finish to an elegant card. This would make a great wedding or anniversary card. I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

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

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Father’s Day Fun Fold-Make it Monday #12

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 14, 2021

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial. Today’s card is a fun fold Father’s Day card. As you know, Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I am so blessed to still have my Dad in my life.

It is a bitter sweet day, as I am also sad that my Father-in-law is no longer with us. So whether your dad is here with you or in heaven with Jesus, let us thank the Lord for our Dads. To View Video Click Here or Click Image below

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies for Card #1

Handsomely Suited Bundle
Kangaroo and Company #154502 (heart stamped panel-inside)
Basic Black Cardstock-5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, 1½, 8½ (score 2-1/8, 4¼, & 6-3/8)
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock- 1¼ x 1-7/8 (4 pieces for inside panels)
True Love DSP-2¼ x 4
Basic White Cardstock-4 x 5, 5 x 8 (score at 4-inside), scrap for pocket die, bow tie, necktie and greeting
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
Memento Black Ink

Supplies for Card #2

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, ¼ x 4
So Saffron Cardstock-# 105113, 3 x 4-1/8
Hand Penned DSP- #155499, 3 x 4
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (card front), 4 x 8½ (inside), scrap for flowers
Gray Granite Cardstock -#146983, scrap for Jars
Sweet Ice Cream-#158224

I hope you enjoy the cards featured in today’s Make it Monday tutorial. Join me tomorrow for more card inspirations and next Monday for another Make it Monday video.

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

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The Smallest of Seeds-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / June 13, 2021

The Kingdom of God exists for us all and everything makes a difference. The simple things we say or do can have a big influence on others. It is like the saying I used to tell my kids, especially when they were in high school. “People might not remember your name, but they will always remember your kindness.”

The seeds of kindness sprout everywhere and no matter how small our deed, we can bring love and hope to our communities. We can spread peace and justice and yes, we can make a difference. So be that tiny mustard seed and allow yourself to grow. Let’s change the world one heart at a time.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Happy Birthday With a Single Square!

Happy Birthday, Scrapbooking / June 12, 2021 / All Squared Away, Creative Borders

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Soft Succulent Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
Basic White Cardstock- 3¼ x 4½, 4 x 5¼, 2½ x 2½
All Squared Away Bundle
Sweet Ice Cream Set
Pale Papaya Cardstock, 4 x 5¼, 1×1
Soft Succulent Cardstock 2½ x 2½
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing Folder
Soft Succulent Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Soft Succulent in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Pale Papaya panel with Parisian embossing folder and attach to card front.
Stamp greeting on lower portion of white panel and corner round the edges. Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp square design in Soft Succulent on white square panel and cut to fit design using paper snips or a paper cutter.
Cut Soft Succulent cardstock with a square design from dies in All Squared Away bundle and adhere to stamped square.
Cut coordinating flower in Pale Papaya, add to square and attach square to card front as shown above,
Attach Basic White panel to inside and decorate as desired.

These squares are so fun to play with and I think these would make a good scrapbooking border. So whether your craft is stamping or scrapbooking, this bundle is a win, win for you. Happy Crafting!!!

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

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Check out the last chance products before they retire. If your order is less that $150, please use the Host Code: N26RAJBX Don’t forget to check out the clearance rack! Click here to view PDF retiring list!

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Stitched So Sweetly Birthday Window

2 Comments / Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 11, 2021 / Art Gallery

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Merry Merlot Cardstock- 5½ x 8½, 3/8 x 5 ½
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 2½ x 5¼, 3 x 4¼, 2½ x 5½
Fine Art Floral DSP, 2 x 5½
Art Gallery Bundle
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Merry Merlot Ink
Petal Pink Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score the Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach piece of Fine Art Floral DSP to lower portion of card front.
Attach Basic White panel to card front. Attach strip of Merry Merlot to hide seam.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Stitched so Sweetly dies to crop white panel as shown.
Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp greeting in Merry Merlot in the center of the cropped out white panel.
Stamp flower images in Merry Merlot and Petal Pink on white cardstock panel and crop with coordinating dies from the Art Gallery Bundle.
Attach flowers to Stitched So Sweetly frame as desired.
Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to inside and decorate as desired.

I am glad you stopped by today. Don’t forget to check out all the last chance products at the end of this post!

Many of the sets it the January – June mini catalog will be retiring at the end of this month. Don’t forget to use the current host code, also at the end of this post. Happy shopping!

Fine Art Floral Paper Pack
154558 $11.50

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