July 2021

Chosen To Be Sent-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 11, 2021

The gospel reminds us that we who hear the Good News belong to the chosen ones. We have all been chosen to be sent. We all have been given special talents to build up the kingdom of God. Maybe we will not be sent to a foreign land but we can make a difference in the lives of our immediate family, friends and co-workers.

We can bring hope to those in despair or even heal a broken heart. Sometimes all we need is to take the time to listen and be willing to help.

We all have a mission, so whatever place we are in, let’s make a positive impact. A simple smile or sincere offer of help to the needy is a great place to start.

Do not be afraid and don’t be concerned if people reject us. They already rejected the ONE who sent us.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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DIY Patterned Paper!

2 Comments / Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 10, 2021 / Artistically Inked, Biggest Wish

The Artistically Inked stamp set is perfect for creating your own designer series paper. I did a series of video’s last year on creating your own designer series paper with Forever Fern, CLICK HERE if you missed that series.

Today I used Pool Party and Fresh Freesia ink to create the DSP background and Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape for the greeting (from Biggest Wish #155052).

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Pool Party Cardstock – 5½ x 8½ (card base), 3-7/8 x5-1/8
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – 4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock – 3¾ x 5
Biggest Wish Stamp Set
Artistically Inked Stamp Set
Fresh Freesia Ink
Pool Party Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Gorgeous Grape Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Pool Party cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Randomly stamp image from the Artistically Inked set in Pool Party and Fresh Freesia on the white panel. NOTE: I stamped off for some of the Fresh Freesia images.
Stamp the “Happy” from Biggest Wishes in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather and “birthday” in Gorgeous Grape and attach to the Pool Party panel and layer that to the Gorgeous Grape.
Attach the Gorgeous Grape layer to the card front and there you have a clean and simple card.
Decorate the inside of the card as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Biggest Wish Meet Expressions in Ink!

2 Comments / Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 9, 2021

Sometimes you just need some big words to make a big statement. The Biggest Wish stamp set is perfect for adding that needed touch to any card.

Since our paper is on sale 15% off this month, CLICK HERE for pdf flyer of discounted paper packs, I decided to create another designer series paper card. This one is with the Artistically Inked paper and the Biggest Wish stamp set. I added a thin strip from the Gold Foil Sheets and that was it, a super clean and simple card.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Expressions in Ink – 2 x 5½
Gold Foil Sheet – ½ x 5½
Biggest Wish Stamp Set –
Memento Black Ink
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Layer strip of Gold Foil cardstock to the back of a strip of Artistically Inked DSP that measures 2 x 5½ and attach to lower front of card.
Position happy birthday stamps from Biggest Wish to the Stamparatus and stamp in Memento Black ink.
Decorate the inside as desired.

I hope you will take advantage of the paper sale and create something beautiful. I am always amazed how how quickly a card design comes together when I create with our patterned papers.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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An Evening Evergreen Simply Succulent Thanks!

2 Comments / Thank You / July 8, 2021

My daughter came home for a Father’s Day visit and since she is a first grade school teacher, she did not have to rush home so we decide to play in my craft room. Fun right? She created a variety of amazing cards, most of them using retired sets, but she also created this one and I am happy to share it with you.

It is a very simple design, but I love the elegance of the Evening Evergreen and the Very Vanilla cardstock. This background die would also look amazing in some foil sheets and or even some glitter paper. I hope you have fun creating! We certainly did!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Evening Evergreen Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼).
Very Vanilla Cardstock-4¼ x 6, 2½ x 4¼ (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Simply Succulent Stamp Set
Potted Succulent Dies
Evening Evergreen Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

Score Evening Evergreen cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card..
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop a Very Vanilla frame for the Potted Succulent dies and attach to the card front with liquid glue or use an adhesive sheet.
To use the adhesive sheet apply it to the Very Vanilla cardstock before cropping the frame. Once you have cut out the frame, remove the adhesive backing and add to the card front.
Stamp greeting in Evening Evergreen ink on some Very Vanilla cardstock and crop it out with frame from the Potted Succulent dies. Attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Attach a 4 x 5¼ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to the inside and decorate as desired.

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

Evening Evergreen Cardstock
155574 $8.75

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Hello-You’re a Peach!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 7, 2021 / Artistically Inked, Designer Series Paper

Todays card features the You’re A Peach Designer Series paper pack and I am excited to share that it is on sale! So now is the time to stock up on your favorites!

I started my card with a Basic White card base and cut a strip of You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper that measures 2¾ x 12. I used the second largest Stitched so Sweetly dies to cut out the peach side of the paper and the largest to cut out a panel of Calypso Coral.

I trimmed the remaining strip to measure 5½ and flipped it over so the blue side was showing and layered it on the left side of the card front. I then layered the peach rectangles to the card front.

I again used the Stitched So Sweetly dies and cropped the second smallest using Basic White cardstock, stamped the greeting on it in Calypso Coral ink and attached it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼). 1½ x 2¾
You’re A Peach DSP-2¾ x 12
Artistically Inked Stamp Set (greeting)
Calypso Coral Cardstock-3¼ x 4¼
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Calypso Coral Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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A Forever Favorite-Forever Fern!

Thank You / July 6, 2021 / Artistically Inked, Forever Fern

I know there are so many new sets to choose from and yet, I just love, love, love the look of our Forever Fern set and dies. For my card today I did not use any of the dies from the bundle, but I did use the brick and mortar embossing folder.

I also did a bit of masking with the berries and the leaves. It was not hard and I love how it turned out. The “Thanks” is from the Artistically Inked set. Stamping directly on an embossed surface can be tricky so I used my paper snips to fussy cut the greeting and attached it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Supplies

Forever Fern Set
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Blackberry Bliss Ink
Shaded Spruce Ink
Basic White Cardstock: 4¼ x 5½-(outside), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for greeting
Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Blackberry Bliss cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Stamp berries in Blackberry Bliss and the ferns in Shaded Spruce on white panel, masking as needed.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Basic White panel with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder and attach to left side of card front.
Stamp greeting on white scrap and use paper snips to fussy cut.
Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Attach white panel to inside and decorate as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Make It Monday #15-6 Simply Succulent Techniques!

Make it Monday Videos / July 5, 2021

Happy Monday! Todays video features 6 background techniques using the Simply Succulent Set and the Potted Succulent Dies. I also used the Artistically Inked stamp set and sentiments from the Sweet Strawberry set.

I hope this video and the card samples that follow inspire you to create something beautiful this week. I would love to hear your comments and see your creations, so feel free to send me a picture through my contact page.

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Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #1

Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #2

Supplies

Simply Succulents Stamp Set #154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies #154330 $39
Artistically Inked Stamp Set #154542 $24
Watercolor Painters #151298 $12
Watercolor Paper #149621 $9
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos $9: Mint Macaron #154889 , Just Jade #153107, Gray Granite #154886, Old Olive#154892 , Highland Heather #154887, Granny Apple Green #154885
Memento Black Ink #132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Blending Brushes #153611 $12
Sponge Daubers #133773 $5
Stampin’ Up! Cardstock $8.75: Basic Black #121045, Basic White $159276, Gray Granite #149693. Mint Macaron #138337, Just Jade #153079, Fresh Freesia #155613, Granny Apple Green #146990
Stampin’ Up! Inks $7.50: Mint Macaron #147106, Fresh Freesia #155611, Rich Razzleberry #147091, Daffodil Delight #147094, Misty Moonlight #153118, Soft Succulent #155778, Polished Pink #155712, Pale Papaya #155670, Balmy Blue #147105
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder #152718 $9

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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What’s Your Stumbling Block?-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 4, 2021

Today the gospel reading tells the story of how the people in His hometown were at a crossroad and their lack of faith became their biggest stumbling block. But not everyone rejected Jesus, he was able to heal. What is one person’s stumbling block can be a stepping stone for another. Thank goodness the Lord is patient with us.

Apparently it was hard for them to believe that a simple son of a carpenter could be so filled with wisdom and power. This must have caused Jesus some internal suffering, after all everyone wants to be accepted in their hometown, and Jesus was amazed at their lack of faith. Jesus could not exercise His power of healing because of the negativity and lack of faith.

Every day we face a variety of situations where we find ourselves at a crossroad to be an imitation of Christ or not. It is good to ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength and the courage to get out of the way and let the Lord heal us.

I am thankful that Jesus is merciful and compassionate as He continues to knock at the door or our hearts. This image is depicted in a famous painting of the Good Shepherd knocking on a door without a latch. The door of our heart can only be opened from the inside. God does not force anything on us and the decision to open the door and surrender our heart to Him is ours.

So let us be filled with courage and open our hearts.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Watercolors and Simply Succulent

2 Comments / Thank You / July 3, 2021

The Simply Succulent bundle pairs beautifully with the watercolor technique. Todays card was created using watercolor pencils, the new in-color inks and the watercolor painters.

I started out stamping the large succulents in black using Stazon ink on some Thick Basic White Cardstock. The Stazon ink works best for the watercoloring while Memento Black works better with alcohol markers. The inks featured in todays sample include Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Just Jade, Mint Macaron, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Pear Pizzazz and Cinnamon Cider inks.

When I watercolor, I like to use a small acrylic block as a color pallet. I stamp the smallest blocks in the ink pads and pull color from them using the water painters. When using the watercolor pencils I take the water painter directly to pencil tip.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Evening Evergreen Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock-2½ x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock-4¼ x 5½-greeting and succulent, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Just Jade Ink- #153115
Mint Macaron Ink- #147106
Pale Papaya Ink- #155670
Fresh Freesia Ink- #155611
Pear Pizzazz Ink- #147104
Soft Succulent Ink- #155778
Evening Evergreen Ink- #155576
Stazon Jet Black Ink- #101406 $10
Simply Succulent Set- #154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies- #154330 $39
Water Painters- #151298
Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder- #149643 $10
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine- #149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (#152813)/Liquid Glue (110755)-$8/4

Directions

Score Evening Evergreen cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Cinnamon Cider panel with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder and attach to left side of card front.
Stamp succulents and plant container on thick cardstock and use water painters and inks to apply color. You can also use watercolor pencils.
Crop succulents and container using coordinating dies from Potted Succulent dies.
Attach container to card front using regular adhesive and succulents using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp greeting from Peaceful Moments in Evening Evergreen ink, Crop with die from Potted Succulents and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add Basic White cardstock panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Thick Basic White Cardstock
159229 $8.25

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What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’?

Just Because Cards / July 2, 2021

I am excited to share todays card that features the new What’s Cookin? bundle pictured on page 32 in new annual catalog. I plan to use this set to create a scrapbook recipe book for both of my kids. If all goes well it will be finished before Christmas.

I love all the accessories and the old fashion look of this set.

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 (score at 4¼), 3½ x 4½
Crumb Cake Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock-4¼ x 5½. 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Smoky Slate Cardstock-1x 2½
Pacific Point Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Smoky Slate Ink
Memento Black Ink
What’s Cookin? Bundle -#155845
Stitched So Sweetly Dies-#151690
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Pacific Point cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Layer Crumb Cake panel to card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop Pacific Point panel with Stitched So Sweetly Dies and adhere to front panel at an angle.
Use the Basic White cardstock panel to stamp cooking accessories with What’s Cooking bundle in inks as show and crop with coordinating dies.
Cut a slit in the bowl. Crop the whisk using Smoky Slate cardstock and adhere with other accessories to Pacific Point panel as shown.
Add Basic White cardstock panel to the inside and decorate as desired.