October 2021

Simple Stamping with Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / October 5, 2021

Sometimes all you need is just a little simple stamping. For those of you unfamiliar, simple stamping is when a card is created using simply stamps, paper and inks. It is great for beginners because you do not need a ton of supplies, although you may want all the ink pads. LOL

Today’s card uses Highland Heather cardstock, Hand-Penned Designer Series paper, Memento Black and Highland Heather Ink and the Color and Contour stamp set. #simplestamping

Supplies

Highland Heather CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 3 x 4
Hand Penned DSP- 4 x 5 ¼
Basic White CS: 2-7/8 x 3-7/8, 4x 5¼
Basic White CS: 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
Color and Contour Stamp Set
Memento Black Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Directions:
Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
Add Hand-Penned DSP panel to card front.
On Basic White CS, stamp flowers and greeting. Layer to Highland Heather and attach to card front.
Add 4 x 5¼ Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

Add All to Cart

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God Has A Bigger Plan-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / October 3, 2021

God wants us to see beyond ourselves, our everyday needs, wants and desires to see the bigger plan. Have you ever noticed in the gospels when the Pharisees or the High Priests try to trick Jesus, he just redirect them.

I think it is natural for us to think same and see only our personal wants, but God wants more for us. Marriage is not about always doing what is right or wrong; it is an act of faithful and self-giving love. For the beginning God put together a man and a woman who were obviously both in need of grace.

There is hope for us. We don’t have to always get it right, we just have to allow the light of Christ to shine through our everyday, ordinary, and imperfect love. There will be times of struggle and doubt, but God always wants to lift our eyes to the greatness of his bigger plan.

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

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World Card Making Day Card Challenge

2 Comments / Card Challenges / October 2, 2021

Hey all Happy World Card Making Day. If you recall last month I issued a card challenge and am excited to share with you today a few of those entries. Here is the card challenge design….

Thanks to all who attended the Cards and Cocktails yesterday to celebrate World Card Making Day! It was so much fun to gather in person with you all. Many, many thanks to everyone who entered. You are all so creative!

Stay tuned for another card challenge coming soon!

Congratulations to Sarah Condit who was chosen at random to receive a free stamp set. I hope these cards inspire you to create something beautiful today, after all it is World Card Making Day 2021!

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

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Fall Squirrel Fun-Favorite Things Friday!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards / October 1, 2021

Well, if you know me then you are not surprised that Fall is one of my favorite things. I love the changing of all seasons, but nothing beats the beautiful colors God creates in the turning of all the leaves. Today’s card showcases the cute little squirrels in the Nuts about Squirrels set featured in the July-December 2021 mini catalog. I stamped the greetings and the outline of Mr. Squirrel in Early Espresso ink.

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Cherry Cobbler. The acorns are stamped with Crumb Cake and Gray Granite and the squirrel is colored in with the Watercolor Pencils.

I do hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and watching these cute little critters gather acorns for the winter.