November 2021

Last Chance-Discounted Starter Kit

Well here we are at the end of November and that means today is the last chance to get the starter kit at a discount. Starter Kit sale of $75 (reg. $99) ends tonight at midnight (Mountain Time). So if you have been thinking about taking your craft experience to the next level, now is a perfect time to Join My Team and save at the same time!

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Last Chance Sale Begins December 1st

The July–December 2021 Mini Catalog will be retiring soon! So start making your list and checking it twice because some of the retiring products will be discounted! I know it is bittersweet to see some of our favorite sets retiring, but hey now is the time to do that last minute shopping and save before they are gone, gone, gone.

While supplies last, you can save up to 50% on essential craft supplies. The Carryover List will be available online until the 2022–2023 Annual Catalog launches, but will not be pictured in the January -June mini. All products are available while supplies last, and there are no purchase limits. So what are we waiting for? Let’s start making our wish list so we will be ready on December 1st to shop ’til we drop!

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Here are just a few cards that showcase some of the retiring products.

**Snow Wonder Stamp Set and Snow Time Dies**

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7 Ways to Use Pastel Chalks-Make It Monday #35

Make it Monday Videos / November 29, 2021

I love our soft pastel chalk assortment and today I am sharing 7 ways to add color to your stamping using these chalks. The chalks are in the 2021-2022 annual catalog on page 126, #154585 $9. The colors included in this assortment are Costal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Granny Apple Green, Gorgeous Grape, Mossy Meadow, Night of Navy and Poppy Parade.

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Here is the parade of cards from the video. The technique is listed under the photo.

Technique #1
Color directly on stamped image.

Technique #2
Use Sponge Daubers to apply chalk.

Technique #3
Use a Q-Tip, soft Make up sponge or blending tool to add color.

Techniques #4
Use Water Painters to add pastel chalk color.

Technique #5
Use Blender Pens to add chalk color.

Technique # 6
Stamp image in Versa Mark ink

Technique #7
Add chalk to dry embossed image.

I hope you enjoyed the many ways to add pastel colors to your stamping projects.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Quality Family Time-Favorite Things Friday

2 Comments / Favorite Things Friday / November 26, 2021

I hope you are all enjoying your holiday weekend. One of my new favorite Thanksgiving traditions is having Thanksgiving at my daughters and then as a family, we decorate her apartment for Christmas. The day is typically filled with decorating fun, a few drinks, dinner and of course games.

When the kids were younger, we would typically decorate the beginning of December and then watch the Christmas movie “Elf”. While they have grown up and moved on, I have not. I still love that movie, but it will indeed need to wait for later in the month.

Here is a picture of my daughter’s Christmas tree. What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

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Happy Thanksgiving

2 Comments / Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / November 25, 2021

I hope you all have a very Blessed Thanksgiving! Enjoy time with family and friends!

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Beauty of the Earth-Thanksgiving

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / November 24, 2021

The Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack is perfect for this time of year. Today, I paired this DSP with the Word Wishes Dies to create a simple fall/Thanksgiving card.

I love this paper! It it double sided and some of the sheets are perfect for creating scrapbook borders.

**Beauty of the Earth DSP 155841 $11.50**

I began with a Cinnamon Cider card base and a 3½ x 5¼” piece of Beauty of the Earth DSP. To the right side of the DSP I added a strip of Cajun Craze cardstock.

I used the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Word Wishes Dies to crop Happy Thanksgiving with Black cardstock. This was a super easy card and if you notice it has no stamping at all!

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A Time To Give Thanks

Christmas 2021 / November 23, 2021

If you live in the US chances are you will be celebrating Thanksgiving this week with family and friends. And although I have already hosted the in-person stamp camp for this month, there is still plenty of time for you to get our “Stamp Camp Class” projects emailed to you.

To qualify for the free PDF of all the projects, place a $25 or more order online through my store and use the current host code before the end of the month. Once you have placed your order, I will email you this month’s PDF of projects.

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I am very thankful for a lot of things, but when I have time to craft with friends, that is the best! Last week I shared a few cards that I made at a holiday crafting event hosted for Stampin’ Up! demonstrators only. Today I have a few more to share with you.

Again, I am not sure who is responsible for these designs, but I would like to thank my fellow demonstrators for sharing their creative talents with me!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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Christmas Double Z-Fold Card-Make It Monday #34

Christmas 2021, Make it Monday Videos / November 22, 2021

I am super excited to share 3 amazing fun fold cards with you today, all using the Double Z-Fold technique. I hope you enjoy. I love hearing from you, so feel free to leave me a comment. Happy Stamping!

**Three Double Fold Z-Cards**–**Make It Monday #34**

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Warriors of Truth-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / November 21, 2021

Are there people in your life who are so important that if they reached out, you would drop everything? Is Jesus on that list?

In today’s gospel, we have a story where people were dropping everything to follow Jesus. The Pharisees felt threatened and so they slowly build a case against Our Lord and he was arrested and brought to Pilate.

Jesus speaks to Pilate about the truth. He even says, ”Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.” When we allow Jesus to enter our hearts, we begin to hear His voice and so He becomes the King of our thoughts, words and actions. We allow ourselves to surrender to love and live in true honesty, forgiveness and humility. We take a real look inside and see the truth of our own human weaknesses and unite in a deeper relationship with Christ the King.

He encourages us to build true relationships with others. We find the courage to tell the truth no matter what and so we put Jesus on our list of important people and become Warriors of His Truth. There is no better person to connect with than Our Lord. So whatever you are facing now in your life, the joys, the struggles, the anxieties or the calm, remember that Our Lord is calling all of us to follow Him more closely.

God Bless You All!

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Favorite Things Friday-Crafting With Friends

2 Comments / Christmas 2021, Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Favorite Things Friday / November 19, 2021

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to gather with some fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrators and gathering with friends is one of my favorite things, especially when we craft together. At this event each demonstrator brought a project to share and so I was able to create some really amazing cards.

Today, I would like to share just a few of the cards I created. I hope to share more in the coming weeks. I want to give a shout out to my fellow demonstrators, you know who you are, unfortunately I don’t know who’s card is who, so thank you one and all!