March 2022

Feel better Soon-Back on Your Feet

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Today’s card features two sets that are retiring, Back on Your Feet and Positive Thoughts. Don’t wait until the last day, remember products are while supplies last.

I love using our watercolor pencils to add color to so many of our stamp sets so today I choose to highlight the Sloth. I stamped the greenery from Positive Thoughts in Shaded Spruce directly to a 3½ x 4½ panel of white CS. On a piece of white scrap I stamped the sloth in Memento Black ink, colored him with the watercolor pencils and fussy cut him with my paper snips.

I love the way it looks like he is hanging from the vines. I stamped the greeting in Memento black ink and mounted the white panel to a 3¾ x 5 piece of Early Espresso CS, then mounted it to my Shades Spruce card.

This was a fast and relatively easy card, if you minus the fussy cutting. I personally love to fussy cut, but I know many of you are not fans. Coloring is another thing that I love, so yes, that might be a stumbling block for some, but for those of you who love to color, have fun!

Join me again tomorrow for another retiring favorite. If you missed the retiring list, click on the button below to download the pdf.

pdf retiring list

Supplies and Measurements

  • Shaded Spruce CS: 5½ x 8½ (score long side @4¼)
  • Early Espresso CS: 3¾ x 5
  • Basic White CS: 3½ x 4½. scrap & 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Back on Your Feet Stamp Set
  • Positive Thoughts Stamp Set
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Shaded Spruce Ink
  • Paper Snips

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

Expires March 31, 2022
Positive Thoughts Set
151490 $21
Early Espresso CS
119686 $8.75
Shaded Spruce CS
146981 $8.75
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
147088 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Paper Snips
103579 $10
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
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Good News-Bad News

Get Well & Sympathy, Just Because Cards, Thinking of You /

Hey all, I am excited to share the good news that the Jar of Flowers stamp set and the pastel pearls will be returning to the 2022-2023 annual catalog, but the bad news is the Hand-Penned Designer Series paper and Many Messages bundle that I used in today’s card creations will be retiring.

And so it goes….if you missed the retiring list, click on the button below. Happy Shopping! Don’t forget if you are ordering less that $150 in product, be sure to use the host code: ARG9T366 for a chance to win, not one, but two packages of retiring bling, the Genial Gems and the Holiday Rhinestones.

CLICK HERE FOR PDF Retiring list
Retiring Products: Hand-Penned DSP and Many Messages Bundle

Supplies and Measurements

  • Basic White CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
  • Hand-Penned DSP- 2¼ x 5½  
  • Highland Heather CS- 1 x 5¼
  • Jar of Flowers Stamp Set
  • Jar Punch
  • Many Messages Stamp
  • Message Die
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Pastel Pearls
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Retiring Products: Hand-Penned DSP and Many Messages Bundle

Supplies and Measurements

  • Basic White CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
  • Hand-Penned DSP- 2 x 5¼ and 2½ x 5¼    
  • Mint Macaroon CS- 3/8x 5¼
  • Jar of Flowers Stamp Set
  • Jar Punch
  • Many Messages Stamp
  • Message Die
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Pastel Pearls
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

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

Jar of Flowers
152515 $23
Many Messages
154510 $22
Message Die
154422 $27.20
Hand-Penned DSP
155499 $11.50
Mint Macaroon
138337 $8.75
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Highland Heather CS
146986 $8.75
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Pastel Pearls
154571 $6.50
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
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Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Good-Bye Sweet As a Peach-Make It Monday #52

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If you missed last Wednesday’s post of the 2021-2022 retiring products list, I am posting that list again here. Some of the items are on sale, so take advantage of these last minute sales before they are gone, plus if you spend $50 or more and use the host code, you also get a chance to win a pack of Genial Gems from me. I ordered the gems last month, so I would not have to worry about stock issues!!!!

2 CHANCES TO WIN

I also ordered a pack of the Holiday Rhinestone basic jewels, so I will give that away as well. YAY! You will get a chance to win both of these gems when you place an $50 order using the host code. Every $50 you spend gets you another chance to win! There are a lot of products on sale, too many to list individually, so be sure to download the pdf and check it out.

2 CHANCES TO WIN

Our current host code is ARG9T366 and is good until the end of the month, but not to worry, I will generate another code for April, so you can continue your chance to win. Saying good-bye to our beloved stamps is always hard, so maybe a chance to win something in the process will make us feel better. LOL

PDF ALL RETIRING products

In today’s video I will share with you 5 cards I created using the Sweet As A Peach Bundle as well as my top three favorite retiring stamps, dies, punches and embossing folders. Don’t forget to download the pdf and check out the many products that are on sale, because everyone loves a bargain, right? Don’t forget to use the current host code: ARG9T366 (good through March 2022)

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

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God’s Unconditional Love-Sunday Wisdom

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God’s love for all of us is not only unconditional it is unconceivable. When we put our trust in the Lord we are on the road to Heaven. To live a peace-filled life, we need to trust in the Lord our Savior with every fiber of our being. Be aware of His continual presence. Yes, this is much easier said than done but anything worth having is worth working for and while we do not need to do anything for the Lord, we do need to stay connected to Him through prayer.

Today’s gospel is about unconditional love, mercy and forgiveness. We need to wait in loving silence and trust in good times and bad. If we don’t how ever will we know which task of the day needs our attention. Today many people are in need and there are many good causes that need our help, but if we don’t take time in prayer to listen to the Lord and stay connected we lose sight of His Holy Presence and run the risk of missing the blessings and graces He has planned for us.

God’s love and mercy is not of this world and that is why forgiveness always trumps human justice and this is precisely why God’s mercy and compassion through reconciliation is so powerful. God never judges us, He just forgives and welcomes us home. Yes, our world is a hot mess, but we must continue to trust in the Lord and listen in prayer to hear and know our mission for every day. Yes we sometimes get busy doing good things and forget to take time for prayer and yes we sometimes fail, but if we never fail or have sadness, then we can never experience God’s profound mercy, compassion and love. God loves you!

Remember the acronym, BUSY-Being Under Satan’s Yoke and spend time in prayer to see where the Lord is leading you today. This week, be aware of His presence in your life, then wait in loving silence and be filled with Joy!

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

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Retiring Product List is Here!

Sales and Announcements /
click here for retiring list

Don’t Miss Out On A Chance to Win a Pack of Genial Gems!

  • During March and April 2022, earn a chance to win for every $50 you spend. Order under $150 MUST use current HOST CODE- Or Code for March is  ARG9T366 
  • Orders of $150 or more automatically qualify to enter. (no host code needed)

To qualify…..be sure you are shopping with Renae Novak! Order under $150-Must apply Host Code before checking out. 
(Note: This code expires March 31-A new code will be available April 1 )

Join Us for CARDS, COCKTAILS, and BINGO!

Join us Friday April 29, 2022 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for a fun evening with friends! Cost $30 Advance Registration is required and space is limited to 12!

Evening will include:

  • Appetizers
  • Cocktails and non-alcoholic drink
  • Attendance Prizes
  • 4 Rounds of Bingo with Prizes
  • Supplies to Create 4 Hand-Stamped Cards (adhesive not included)
  • New 2022-2023 Annual Catalog
  • Fun and Laughter with Friends
  • Bring your favorite adhesive-all other supplies are provided!
  • Special drawing-Support our local St. Vincent DePaul Society– Get a chance to win at 12 x12 pack of Daffodil Afternoon Designer Series paper when you bring a canned good or non-perishable food item to donate.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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

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Sweet As a Peach-Thank You!

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The You’re A Peach Designer Series paper pack coordinates perfectly with the Sweet As A Peach Bundle in the 2021-2022 annual catalog. See page 60 for more details on this “sweet” suite! My card today features this paper pack and the a small peach from the bundle.

The card base and the ink for the baby peach is Calypso Coral. I added a strip of the paper on the left side to create a sweet and simple thank you card.

The tag was cut using the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine and the Stitched So Sweetly dies. I also stamped and cropped a small peach to add to the tag. The leaves on the tag are stamped directly to the white cardstock in Pear Pizazz. I just love the vibrant colors, it really does make me think of spring and summer. I am so looking forward to a real fresh peach!

Don’t forget the retired list for the 2021-2022 catalog will be out later today, and once that list is live, I will be sending out a newsletter to all my followers. I will also post it on my blog tomorrow.

Project Supplies and Measurements

Calypso Coral CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
Your’e A Peach DSP- 2½  x 4¼
Basic White CS- 3 x 4, 4 x 5¼ (optional for inside)
Sweet As A Peach Bundle
Calypso Coral Ink
Pear Pizzazz Ink
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

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

You’re A Peach DSP
155686 $11.50
Sweet As A Peach Bundle
155823 $32.75
Calypso Coral Ink
147101 $7.50
Calypso Coral CS
122925 $8.75
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
151690 $32
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
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Let’s Celebrate You-Celebrating Sunflowers

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Tomorrow is the big day-Stampin’ Up! will announce all the retiring sets in the 2021-2022 annual catalog. I know we all have favorites that we hope will not be retired. What is your current favorite set from the annual (aka Big) catalog? Leave me a comment on your favorite set in the annual 2021-2022 catalog and if I have that set, I will do my best to create some cards for a post later this week.

I actually have so many favorites this time I cannot choose just one! LOL But if I absolutely had to choose I guess it would be the Celebrating Sunflowers on page 17, but I also love the Sweet as a Peach on page 61 and Welcoming Window on page 15! See what I mean, super hard to choose.

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Today’s card is from Celebrating Sunflowers. I began with a Daffodil Delight card base and added a layer of Basic Black. I used the Blending Brushes on a layer of Basic White to create a soft blue accent on two of the corners with Pacific Point ink. With Memento Black ink I stamped a large sunflower in one corner and several small ones in tow of the other corners.

The Sunflowers are colored with our Watercolor pencils, but the Stampin’ Blends would work well too! I stamped the greeting in Memento Black ink and mounted it to the Basic Black layer on the card front. You could step it up by adding a few Matte Black dots, but I decide to keep my clean and simple.

Project Supplies and Measurements

  • Daffodil Delight CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
  • Basic Black CS- 4 x 5¼
  • Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼
  • Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Pacific Point Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Blending Brushes
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

I love it when a card comes together quickly. The trick for this card is to apply the Pacific Blue color with several light coats using the Blending Brushes. Use a soft touch to add the ink so you will get a light, smooth look. Use the Blending Brushes to add a touch of color to your next project.

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


Celebrating Sunflowers
152517 $24
Daffodil Delight CS
119683 $8.75
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Basic Black CS
121045 $8.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Pacific Point Ink
147098 $7.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
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Seas The Day Bundle-Make It Monday #51

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Happy Monday! Today I am excited to share with you the Seas The Day Bundle. You are going to absolutely love this cute bundle and it is a perfect time of the year to purchase this, just in time for your summer cardmaking and scrapbooking projects.

Make It Monday #51 PDF Instructons

Mark your calendars for this Wednesday-the retiring list for the 2021-2022 annual catalog will be available.! If you need any ink pads or re-inkers, especially the retiring 2020-2022 In-colors, it would be good to order before Wed. Don’t wait until the retired list is posted, as everything will be while supplies last.

Our current host code is ARG9T366-Be sure to check that you are shopping with me and apply Host code before checking out. All orders $25 or more qualify for the March Stamp Camp Project tutorial.

Join me tomorrow for another card post and next Monday for another Make-It-Monday video tutorial.

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

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Favorite Things Friday-Flowers of Friendship

Favorite Things Friday, Thinking of You /

Tomorrow is the first day of Spring and what better way to celebrate than with flowers and friends. My card today features the Flowers of Friendship Bundle. I used a variety of Stampin’ Blends to color these sweet flowers, all supplies are listed at the end of this post.

I began with a Basic Black card base and added a 4x 5¼” layer of Poppy Parade to the front. The white panel measures 3¾ x 5 and I stamped the images with Memento Black ink.

I This sweet card went together so quickly and will be going to my Mother in-law and I hope it brightens her day. I hope you days is filled with sunshine and spring flowers.

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

Project Supplies

  • Flowers of Friendship Bundle
  • Basic Black CS-5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Poppy Parade CS-4x 5¼ 
  • Basic White CS-3¾ x 5
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Blend Combo: Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Highland Heather and Poppy Parade
Poppy Parade CS
119793 $8.75
Poppy Parade Blends
154958 $9
Basic Black CS
121045 $8.75
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Old Olive Blends
154892 $9
Daffodil Delight Blends
154883 $9
Highland Heather Blends
154887 $9
Flowers of Friendship
155590 $35
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8
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