March 2023

Garden Birdhouse Hello!

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Sometimes the best cards are the simple ones. Today, I have a clean and simple card for you. With just a few tools, you too can create this card.

I began with a Basic White card base and the Garden Birdhouses stamp set. I stamped the leaves with Garden Green ink and used a blender pen to color in the leaves. The twig is colored with a Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend. The Basic White panel measures 3-1/8 x 3-7/8.

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I colored the birdhouse with the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend Combo and stamped the greeting with Night of Navy ink. I then layered the stamped panel to a Night of Navy panel (3 ¼ x 4) and then to a Garden Green panel (3-5/8 x 4-1/8). This is a fun little set that is featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

I hope you create something beautiful to share and as always, Happy Stamping!

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

Project Supplies

Garden Birdhouses
$18
Garden Green Ink
$8
Garden Green CS
$9.25
Night of Navy Ink
$8
Night of Navy CS
$9.25
Blender Pens
$12
Basic White CS
$10.25
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Crumb Cake Blends
$9
Night of Navy Blends
$9
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Clear embossing Technique-Layered Stripes!

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Today I have a super fun technique for you and the Layered Stripes stamp in the mini catalog is the perfect stamp to show off this technique. All you need is some clear embossing powder, some versa mark ink, a heat tool and some of your favorite colors. I chose the Polished Pink In-Color for my card base and some stamping, some Bermuda Bay cardstock (4 x 5¼) ink, some Daffodil Delight and Memento Black Inks and of course some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5) and some scraps.

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I first inked my Layered Stripes stamp with VersaMark and stamped it on some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5). Cover it will clear embossing powder and shake off the excess. Then apply heat using the heat tool and you will have a glossy finish. Next take a sponge dauber and some of your favorite colors and apply ink to the embossed panel. It is like magic.

Layer the Bermuda Bay and the Layered Stripes panel to the card front. I used the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting from Biggest Wish stamp set on some Basic White cardstock scraps and then cut them down and layered them on the front of my card.

This really is a fun technique and like I said this Layered Stripes stamp is just perfect. I love the vibrant colors. I hope you are inspired to try this technique. Have fun…..as always Happy Stamping!

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

Project Supplies

Biggest Wish
$17
Layered Stripes
$19
Polished Pink Ink
$8
Polished Pink CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Daffodil Delight Ink
$8
Bermuda Bay Ink
$8
Bermuda Bay CS
$9.25
VersaMark Ink
$9.50
Basic Embossing Powders
$18
Heat Tool
$30
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Winter’s Night Sponging Technique-Make It Monday #99

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Hey all it is time for another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am excited to share a sponging technique that you can use to create a Winter’s Night background scene. I know we are getting close to spring, but it is still technically the winter season. Although there is no snow here in St. Louis, the nights are still cold.

I am not sure about you, but I love a cold, clear winter’s night, especially if I am in my hot tub! Today’s technique is super simple and you can create your scene using our Blending Brushes or some stamping sponges. Sponge daubers will also work, but I am more proficient using sponges.

I hope you will try this technique. Leave me a comment if you do, I would love to hear what you think. Join me next week for another Make It Monday tutorial.

Make it Monday #99 Winter’s Night Sky

Here is a closer look!

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

Project Supplies

Beauty of Friendship
$22
Balmy Blue CS
$9.25
Balmy Blue Ink
#8
Memento Black Ink
$6
Basic White CS
$10.25
Rich Razzleberry Ink
$8
Blending Brushes
$12.50
Basic Black CS
$9.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.25
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Jesus the Transformer-Sunday Wisdom!

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In today’s gospel we reflect on Jesus’ transfiguration and perhaps we are able to see a glimpse of our own conversion. During this time of preparation for the resurrection of our Lord, we are invited to an inner change that can transform our lives completely.

So how do we do that?  Well, the first step is to simply spend time walking with the Lord and allow Him to supply our every need. I know sometimes this is not always easy, but we all need to be changed. We all need to soften our hearts and lean on God just a little more. It is during the challenges and difficulties in life that we allow Jesus to transform our hearts.

Just like the apostles in today’s gospel, we too can have a mountain top experience. And if you have ever experienced that then you know we eventually have to come down from the mountain and pick up our cross, but the good news is we do so with Christ by our side. Then slowly as we come to “know, love and serve the Lord,” we grow in trust. We begin to open our hearts, our eyes and our ears to the one who renews our lives.

Mother Mary, pray for us. Jesus we trust in you.

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

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Heart Punch Pack-Favorite Things Friday!

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Sometimes one of my favorite things is to reach for one of our punches because they always seem to be so quick and easy when creating a card on the go. The star of today’s card is the Heart Punch pack featured on page 153 in the annual catalog and the Sun Prints Designer Series Paper pack on page 134.

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This paper pack features three of our gorgeous blues, Pacific Point, Night of Navy and the new In-Color Starry Sky. For my card base and scallop heart I used the Night of Navy cardstock. The greeting is from Peaceful Moments and is stamped with Night of Navy ink.

I hope wherever you are today that you will make some time to create something beautiful and bless someone with a hand-stamped card.

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

Heart Punch Pack
$38
Peaceful Moments
$21
Night of Navy CS
$9.25
Night of Navy Ink
$8
Sun Prints DSP
$12
Basic White CS
$10.25
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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