February 2023

Valentine Treat Mailbox-Make it Monday #96

Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Make it Monday Videos / February 13, 2023

Today I am excited to share with you this sweet treat mailbox for Valentine’s Day. I first saw this Mailbox in a larger pattern on Maymay Made it Crafts, and although I love the larger version, I wanted to create a mini mailbox so that I could get as many boxes from one sheet of cardstock.

I like creating specials treat boxes for all the ladies I work with. Since I have 22 to create a distribute, I love that this mini pattern allows you to make 4 fun boxes using just one sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock and two 6×6 sheets of designer series paper. It is a great way to maximize your paper and still provide your friends, co-workers and neighbors with a fun treat for Valentine’s Day. Although the boxes in this video are for Valentine’s Day, you can adapt them to any holiday. Have fun!

Make It Monday #96 Valentine Mailbox

Here is a closer look of the inside of my mailbox. Fill them with your favorite treats. I added 9 Starburst candies to mine. I could not decide between mini peanut butter cups and starburst, so I know 4 mini peanut butter cups fit. Have fun filling them with whatever you decide.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Don’t forget it is still Sale-a-bration time and for every $50 you spend, you get a free product. If you are placing an order that is less than $150, please use our current host code.

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Two Things-Favorite Things Friday!

1 Comment / Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Favorite Things Friday, Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You / February 10, 2023

So today, I thought I would share with you two favorite things and although they are totally unrelated, they are still favorite things!

First, I am just loving the new Cane Weave embossing folder. It adds such great texture to any card. I am using it today in combination with the Two Tone Flora stamp set. My card is created with Highland Heather cardstock and the images are stamped with Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape inks.

This embossing folder is featured in the new Spring mini catalog.

My second favorite thing is teaching a monthly class at my local nursing home, Mother of Good Counsel Home and here is just one of the cards they will be making today. I began with a Real Red card base.

The black checked strip was created using the Buffalo Check Background stamp which is sadly now retired. Yes, it was a favorite and as you can see I am still using it. I do tend to use retired products when working with my friends from Mother of Good Counsel because we all loved our retired things and it just feels good to keep using them.

The large hearts and the greeting are current products and available in the 2022-2023 annual catalog, but don’t go looking for the small hearts, they are long gone, but you can always use the new Country Bouquet Punch.

Leave me a comment and let me know what one of your favorite toys from Stampin’ Up! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Big Hooray and Two Tone Flora

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You / February 8, 2023

And now that we are into February it is good to know that I am keeping my New Year’s stamping promises. One to use more Stampin’ Up! In-Colors and two, to feature more products from the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I used the Starry Sky ink for the flower and the greeting. To create a softer/lighter image for the solid flower, simply stamp off on some scrap paper before adding image to your white panel.

My card base is Starry Sky CS and I added a white panel to the card front before adding a layer of the Sun Prints DSP. Layering is such a fun way to create a clean and simple card.

Although the new In-Color, Starry Night, is the only ink I used, my card today also features the Two Toned Flora from the spring mini catalog, and two products from the annual catalog, the Sun Prints Designer Series Paper pack and the Big Hooray stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card. I am really loving how super easy it is to create elegant cards using the Two Tone Flora Bundle! I hope you create and share something beautiful today! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Sentimental Park Bundle

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thinking of You / February 7, 2023

Hey all, happy Tuesday! I am excited to share the Sentimental Park Bundle with you today. This bundle has some great sayings and so many beautiful flowers. I am also using the new 3-D Cane Weave embossing flower. I decided to emboss a white panel and attach it to my white card and I have to say I love the look.

The other panels were created using the Sun Prints Designer Series paper pack that can be found in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. Notice the white flowers on the blue panel? I created these by stamping one of the flower stamps in this bundle with Craft White ink. They are so soft and I think they go well with this paper.

I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy ink directly to the Gray Granite DSP panel. Both panels are backed with some Night of Navy CS. To add just a bit more definition and some more of those adorable flowers, I stamped the small bunch of flowers on a scrap of Basic White CS, cropped with the coordinating die and then colored with my Night of Navy Blend Combo markers. The centers of the flower are colored with a Daffodil Delight Blend.

I hope you enjoyed this card. I really love how the Cane Weave Embossing folder looks on this card. I added all my panels and flowers with my Tombow Liquid glue. I did not use the Stampin’ Dimensionals as I thought the card itself had enough layering, but if you are hand-delivering your card creation, I think the Stampin’ Dimensionals would be a nice touch.

Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Share a Milkshake – Make it Monday #95

Happy Birthday, Make it Monday Videos / February 6, 2023

Today I am so excited to share with you 4 fantastically fun birthday cards using the new Share a Milkshake Bundle. This fun set is sure to bring a smile to friends of all ages. It is great for kids and that special someone in your life. After all everyone loves ice cream right? You can create and old fashion fountain soda or a sundae with a cherry on top. I know you are going to love the waffle cone die, it embosses and cuts at the same time.

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I hope you enjoyed this splash of summertime. Join me next Monday for another Make It Monday tutorial. Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any future videos. Stamp back tomorrow for another card inspiration. Have a Blessed week!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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You are the light of the World-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / February 5, 2023

Being in the dark can be scary, right? The last time the lights went out in a storm, I bet the first thing you reached for was a candle. I think in today’s gospel Jesus wants us to be a candle in the dark. That single source of light that can transform a dark room.

In today’s first reading from Isaiah, God gives us a clue on how to be the light in the dark. We can glorify Him by serving others. We do this through the corporal works of mercy; feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked and giving to the poor. This is when people see and experience God’s love. This is how we allow God’s grace to shine before others.

When we put away our pride and humble ourselves to help others, everyone wins and our unselfish act becomes the light in a dark world. God not only wants us to give Him the glory, but he wants all of us to share in that glory. Trust me He notices and people will also notice your kindness. Then slowly your generosity will overcome the darkness.

So today, reflect on those people in your life to whom God is calling you to shine His light. Ask the Lord to reveal to you who is in need of an act of charity, mercy, compassion or forgiveness. Ask Him for the grace to be the light in their darkness. Ponder those times in your life when God’s light was revealed to you, perhaps by a friend, loved one or even a stranger. I know when someone lifts me up I am filled with gratitude. And gratitude always leads to kindness.

So today, be there for those who dwell in darkness. Put on the light of Christ and be the light of the world glorifying Christ by your light.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Everybunny’s Favorite Spring!-Favorite Things Friday

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards / February 3, 2023

Well even though Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter, here is another fun card created using the Easter Bunny and the Thanks a Bunch set. Spring is that favorite time of year where everything blooms and those adorable little bunnies seem to pop up everywhere.

I colored my bunny with Crumb Cake and Flirty Flamingo Blend Combos. The carrots are stamped with Pumpkin Pie and carrot tops, Garden Green. The carrots and the bunny are fussy cut using Paper Snips.

Project Measurements

Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 4¼ x 5½
Gingham Cottage DSP- 4 x 5¼
Easter Bunny Stamp Set
Thanks a Bunch Stamp Set
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Garden Green Ink
Memento Black Ink
Crumb Cake Blend Combo
Flirty Flamingo Blend Combo
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

I hope this card puts you in the mood for spring! Have a Blessed week!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Let’s Sale-A-Brate!

Sales and Announcements / February 2, 2023

Sale-a-Bration is such a fun time of the year and Stampin’ Up! went all out this year. Stampin’ Up! has added additional products you can earn free. Click Here for additional products pdf and then check out the ways you can celebrate Sale-A-Brations!

Earn Free Stamping Toys

During Sale-a-Bration, you can earn exclusive items from the Sale-a-Bration brochure for purchases of any Stampin’ Up! products from the Annual Catalog, the new Mini Catalog and even from the Clearance Rack (amounts are before shipping and taxes) Right now during Sale-a-Brations Stampin’ Up! is offering two levels of Sale-a-Bration products! Yay!

LEVEL ONE – Free w/ $50 Purchase. For every $50 you spend, you choose one Level One item to add to your order. Just look at all of your choices.

Adorable Owls Cling Stamp Set (#160269)
Thanks a Bunch Photopolymer Stamp Set (#160816)
Dainty Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#160834)
Day at the Farm 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#160835)
Sending Support Cling Stamp Set (#160822)
Favored Flowers 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#160833)
In the Country Cling Stamp Set (#160828)

LEVEL TWO – Free w/ $100 Purchase. For every $100 you spend, you choose one Level Two item to add to your order. Check these out and add them to your list!

Beautifully Happy Photopolymer Stamp Set (#160804)
Dandy Designs 12″ x 12″ Designer Series Paper (#160836)

Now what if you want to SHOP BIG?

Then be the Host! You can host an in-person event or an online catalog event. Either way once you hit $300 in sales, (now thru February 28, 2023) you will earn the exclusive Sale-a-bration Host stamp set. Now that is Big! If you want to set up an online party, just let me know and I will create a code for you and your friends! The exclusive Host set is Scenic Garden. Here is a closer look:

What if you want it ALL?

Simple……..Just Join My Team

OPTION 1 – For just $129, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! products and a Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value).
OPTION 2 – Not really that wild about blue? I get it, then for $129, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! products and a white Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value).
OPTION 3 – Already have a Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? Then for $99, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! Products!

What’s More to love about during Sale-A-Bration month?

Your Starter Kit is shipped with FREE SHIPPING!
You will earn a 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining and for as long as you are a demonstrator.
There is never an obligation to sell or share with anyone (although one you start creating it will be hard not to share with everyone!)
When you join my team today, you will be invited to my Upline’s private Facebook group where you will find some amazing projects, plus some super fun and talented people.
So what are you waiting for, Let the Fun Begin- CLICK HERE to Join Today.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Thanks A Bunch-Sale-A-Bration!

Sale-a-Bration, Thank You / February 1, 2023

Yesterday’s bunny card got me in the mood for some carrots! LOL Today’s card features one of the Free Sale-a-bration sets, Thanks A Bunch! It is available free to anyone who places a $50 order, so if you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, feel free to order here! Just click on the Shop Now Button at the end of this post.

Don’t forget if you join my team, you can also take advantage of the free stampin’ cut n emboss machine, as well as, an extra $50 in free product added to your starter kit! You choose the products for your starter kit. Kit cost is only $129, but do not delay because this special offer ends on February 28, 2023. Just click on the Join My Team button below to get started!

So now back to my carrot card. I stamped the carrots in Pumpkin Pie and the accent on carrots, along with the leaves are stamped in Garden Green. The Thanks a Bunch is stamped with Memento Black ink, but any black ink will do. It was so simple and quick, just a few layers and presto you are finished.

Project Mesurements

Garden Green CS: 8½ x 5½ (card base)
Pumpkin Pie CS: 4 x 5¼
Basic White CS: 3 ¾ x 5, 4 x 5¼ , 1½ x 3¾
Thanks A Bunch Stamp Set
Memento Black Ink
Garden Green Ink
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Stampin’ Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Paper Snips

I hope you enjoyed this super simple card! Be sure to create something beautiful and be a blessings to someone this week.

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

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Valentine Treat Mailbox-Make it Monday #96

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Two Things-Favorite Things Friday!

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Big Hooray and Two Tone Flora

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Sentimental Park Bundle

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Share a Milkshake – Make it Monday #95

A Closer Look

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You are the light of the World-Sunday Wisdom

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae