January 2023

A True Friend-Easter Bunny!

Get Well & Sympathy, Just Because Cards /

This adorable Easter Bunny set does not have to wait for Easter. I created this fun card for a very dear friend of mine who is recovering from surgery. I thought this sweet little bunny would bring a smile to her face and hopefully make her feel a little better. I used the Easter Bunny set and the Deckled Rectangle Dies.

#blessedbycards

I stamped the carrot with Old Olive ink and colored it using our blender pens, the Old Olive and Pumpkin Pie inks. I used an X-acato knife to cut a slit to slide the carrot into his hands. I stamped the bunny with Memento Black ink on white and only colored his ears and his paws in pink. The greeting is also stamped with Memento Black ink.

Project Measurements

  • Blushing Bride CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base) 4 x 5¼
  • Basic White CS-4¼ x 5¼ , 3 x 3
  • Easter Bunny Stamp Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Flirty Flamingo Marker Combo
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Pumpkin  Pie Ink
  • Blender Pens
  • Deckled Rectangle Dies
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Paper Snips

I hope both you and my dear friend enjoy this card. Create something beautiful to share this week and make the world a better place, one card at a time.

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

Project Supplies

Easter Bunny
$19
Deckled Rectangle Dies
$30
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Blushing Bride CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Memento Black Ink
$6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Paper Snips
$11
Blender Pens
$12
Flirty Flamingo Blends
$9
Pumpkin Pie Ink
$8
Add All to Cart

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Love Cats-Make it Monday #94

Happy Birthday, Make it Monday Videos /

Hey all-Happy Monday, it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am featuring three cards using the Love Cats stamp set featured in the January – April 2023 mini catalog.

Make it Monday #94 Free PDF

A Closer Look

I think this set is adorable and should have been called Cool Cats, so thanks for hanging out with me and my “cool cats” today.

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

Project Supplies

Love Cats
$21
Forever Fern
$24
Cajun Craze CS
$9.25
Cajun Craze Ink
$8
Garden Green CS
$9.25
Garden Green Ink
$8
Plentiful Plants
$21
Perfect Plant Dies
$32
Basic White CS
$10.25
Brick and Mortar
$10
Gray Granite CS
$9.25
Stampin Seal Adhesive
$8
Red Blend Combo
$9
Add All to Cart

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The Beatitudes-Sunday Wisdom!

2 Comments / Sunday Wisdom /

I love the Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount! It brings me peace because after all the beatitudes are really just declarations of God’s grace, and that brings me hope.  In reading today’s gospel I was struck by three beatitudes. Blessed are the meek, blessed are the merciful and blessed are the peacemakers. 

Blessed are the meek for they will inherit the land.
If someone referred to you as meek would you be offended or would you be encouraged?  This is a hard one because most of our world sees someone who is meek as weak, submissive or deficient in courage.  Jesus Himself was meek and humble of heart and I certainly do not consider Jesus to be a coward.  To be meek is to accept our strengths and weaknesses and use our gifts to serve others; to have a servant’s heart. Jesus was submissive, but not to others, only to the will of His Father.  Now that is a good role model.

Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown.
Mercy is simply treating people better than they deserve and offering forgiveness even if they don’t ask. Mercy is about offering love, not blame or judgment.  Jesus loves and forgives all of us, more than we deserve, that is mercy. When we put others first, especially those who rub us the wrong way, we are showing God’s mercy and the world, at least our world, becomes a happier more peaceful place.

Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called the children of God.
This beatitude is so closely related to showing mercy because peacemakers work to reduce conflicts, often by offering forgiveness and not blame. Our world is filled with division, division in our politics, our religions and in our own families.  In God’s kingdom, there is no conflict, only love and unity of heart reigns. Now that sounds peaceful. 

So today, seek the Lord’s will in your own life. Ask Him to guide you to use your gifts to build up the kingdom of heaven. And even if you don’t see His blessings right away, believe they are just around the bend and trust in Jesus’ promise to be with you always.

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

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Thanks a Bunch- Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Sale-a-Bration, Thank You /

What is your most favorite time of the year? Maybe it is right now, Sale-a-Bration time! Everyone loves a good deal, so right now until the end of February 2023, you can earn a free stamp set or paper pack when you place a $50. Today I am sharing a card created with the Thanks A Bunch set, which can be yours free today with a qualifying purchase.

#blessedbycards

Project Measurements

  • Early Espresso CS – 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Crumb Cake CS – 3¾ x4¾, 2½ x 3  
  • Basic White CS – 3½ x 4½, 4 x 5¼, 3×4 
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Pumpkin Pie Ink
  • Old Olive Ink  
  • Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set
  • Paper Snips
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

This super cute stamp set does not come with coordinating dies, so if you do not have a scan and cut you will have to use your paper snips, that is what I did in the photo above. Happy Stamping!

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

Thanks A Bunch
Free w/$50
Early Espresso CS
$9.25
Early Espresso Ink
$8
Pumpkin Pie Ink
$8
Basic White CS
$10.25
Crumb Cake CS
$9.25
Cheerful Basket Bundle
$47.50
Paper Snips
$11
Memento Black Ink
$6
Old Olive Ink
$8
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8

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Love Cats!

Anniversary & Love-Weddings /

Even if you are not sending out Valentine cards this year I know you will love this cute card I created using the Love Cats set featured in the January to April mini catalog. It would make a great Valentine, but also a great thinking of you or even anniversary card. I hope this inspires you to create something beautiful to share with others this week.

Project Measurements

  • Gray Granite CS – 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Gray Granite CS – 4 x 5¼ , 2 ½ x 5¼
  • Basic White CS – 2 x 5¼, 4 x 5¼, 3×3
  • Basic Black CS – ½ x 5¼
  • Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder
  • Love Cats Stamp Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Paper Snips
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

I know many of you do not like to fussy cut, but when you use the Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips, cutting out these adorable kitty’s is much easier. After all, it really is all about having the right tools. Happy Stampin’!

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

Project Supplies

Love Cats
$21
Brick and Mortar
$10
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Gray Granite CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Basic Black CS
$9.25
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Paper Snips
$11
Add All to Cart

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