April 2023

Rain or Shine Always Thinking of You!

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I am really going to miss this Rain or Shine Designer Series paper, but am so glad this cute bundle will not be retiring. Well, the stamps will not retire, but if you want to save 10% by ordering the bundle, now is the time. The bundle price will not be in the next catalog, so go ahead and treat yourself today. Be sure to use the current host code at the bottom of this post so you can earn the free April Virtual Stamp Camp!

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I started with a Calypso Coral card base and cut a 2¾ x 4 piece of DSP that I mounted to a layer of Basic Black. I used my Paper Snips to fussy cut the turtle and a few umbrellas. If you don’t have our Paper Snips, they are totally worth the investment. I tried cutting with another brand of small scissors and it just did not have the same smoothness and precision. Again, at only $11 they are totally worth the investment.

The greeting is from Nestled Friends and is stamped with Memento Black ink. I really love all the characters in the paper pack and in the bundle, but I think the turtle is my absolute favorite. He is both cute and mischievous-so stinkin’ cute. Happy Stamping. I know you will have fun creating with this amazing paper.

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

Rain or Shine
$15
Nestled Friends
$25
Calypso Coral CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Basic Black CS
$9.25
Paper Snips
$11
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Add All to Cart
Liquid Glue
$4

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Petal Park Bundle-Make It Monday #104

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Today I am excited to share with you a tip on how to perfectly place your flower stamps on the acrylic block to make punching them out a snap. The stamps in this bundle will not be retiring, but the bundle savings will. If you want to save 10%, be sure to add it to your cart today. Don’t forget our monthly hostess code to earn a free virtual stamp camp class. CLICK HERE for more details.

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Make It Monday #104 Free Project Sheet

A Closer Look

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This really is a fun and super easy set. I love how using a variety of colors can create a whole new card design. Happy Stamping and have fun creating with this bundle.

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

Petal Park Bundle
$37.75
Soft Succulent Ink
$8
Soft Succulent CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Gorgeous Grape Ink
$8
Gorgeous Grape CS
$9.25
Basic Rhinestones
$6
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8

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Alleluia! He Is Risen! Sunday Wisdom

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Alleluia, Christ is risen! And I pray we all allow that to change everything, because it does.  Jesus bore the sins and pains of all mankind so that you and I and all our brothers and sisters everywhere could have eternal life.

Through His cross and resurrection, Jesus opens a new life and a new way to the Father for all of us. We can all experience the power of His love and our freedom from sin.  When we allow Christ to enter into our lives daily, everything changes.  Christ longs for us.  He thirsts for us and is always waiting for us to invite Him in. 

The ways and views of today’s world should cause us to pause, but we should never lose hope. One day every wrong will be made right.  Jesus promises this and He died for it, so when we are waiting for an answer to a prayer that seems to never come, don’t lose hope. When we are pressed in by the evils of this world, don’t lose hope.  When we are not sure if we can go on, press on and don’t lose hope. 

We must never lose sight of the victory of the cross.  So together, let us embrace our individual crosses and lift each other up in prayer.  Remember my friends, there is always hope, hope in the victory of the resurrection, hope in the love and Christ and hope in the love we have for each other.

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

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Wildflower Path-Favorite things Friday!

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With so many of our favorites sets retiring, I thought I would share a flower card that I created using the Wildflower Path stamp set. This set will be retiring at the end of the month, but hurry and add it to your cart before supplies are sold out.

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I began with a Pool Party card base and stamped the grass on the bottom portion of the front of the card base with Old Olive ink. The Basic White CS measures 3½ x 4¾ and I stamped the grass with Old Olive ink, stamping off for the longer blades. The vines are also stamped with Old Olive ink and the flowers with Polished Pink.

I mounted the Basic White panel on an Old Olive panel that is slightly larger than the white and attached it to the card front. The greeting is stamped with Polished Pink ink.

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

Wildflower Path
$22
Basic White CS
$10.25
Old Olive Ink
$9
Old Olive CS
$9.25
Pool Party CS
$9.25
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Add All to Cart

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Easter Bunny-Celebrate His Love

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It is almost Easter so I thought I would share with you this super cute bunny card. This card looks really complicated but it isn’t. Time consuming maybe, but trust me it is not hard. I used the Easter Bunny and the Rejoice in Him sets.

I started with a Crumb Cake card and added a layer of Early Espresso CS and then a layer of Pear Pizzazz that I embossed with the new Cane Weave embossing folder. These adorable bunnies were stamped on Crumb Cake CS and colored with colored pencils and a Blender Pen. I used Early Espresso, Basic Gray, and Basic White pencils. This is a water coloring technique that is perfect for shading these bunnies.

And oh, a little pink for the ears. To create the white fur on the bunnies back I used a watercolor painter and some Basic White Craft ink. I stamped the greeting with Night of Navy ink and fussy cut it out with my paper snips. Happy Stamping!

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

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Last Chance Sale Begins today

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Yahoo! The Stampin’ Up! Last Chance Sale begins today! Don’t delay if there is something you want…..order now. Once items are sold out, they are gone forever. Saying good-bye is never easy so I thought I would share with you a few last cards from some of our retiring sets. Enjoy

Last Chance List Annual catalog
last chance list mini catalog

Saying Good-Bye To A Few Favorites!

Love Cats and Plentiful Plants
Willow Tree and Celebrating You
Forever Fern
Beauty of Friendship
Honeybee Home and Celebrating You
Nuts About Squirrels
Celebrating Sunflowers

There are many other stamp sets, accessories and inks that will be retiring. Some of them have been discounted. Be sure to download the pdf and place your order as soon as possible. Happy Stamping!

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

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Easter Card and Candy Box-Make It Monday #103

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Welcome to Holy Week my friends. We are only one week away from Easter and today I am excited to share with you two Easter Treats, a card and a super easy Candy Box. This fun box is created using only a 4 x 5 piece of cardstock and for the lid, a and a 2½ x 6 pc of Designer Series paper. Now that is amazing! Don’t forget to put the yummy treats inside and if you are feeling really generous, add a roll of cash. It all depends on who will receive these treats.

Make it monday #103 Project sheet

Easter Candy Box-A Closer Look!

I am making 25 boxes for my co-workers, so I decided to go with the peanut butter cup treats and not the cash. LOL Perhaps when I am blessed with grandkids, I will think about the roll of cash. Regardless of what goes in your box, I am sure you will be a blessing to others.

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

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Happy Holy Week-Sunday Wisdom

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My dear friends, as we begin Holy Week and prepare for Easter, we recall the Passion of our Lord and enter more deeply into the sufferings He took on to save and transform us all.  After all Lent is our own personal journey back to God and I pray yours has been fruitful.

This week as we turn our attention away from the busyness of our days, let us focus on the good God is already doing in our lives and remember that each time we pray we move one step closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

The heart of Jesus’ message is always overflowing with love, compassion and forgiveness no matter how far we have strayed.  Our Heavenly Father is always waiting to eagerly embrace us and offer us peace.  Sometimes we just need to ask and then be still and allow God to speak to our hearts.  Remember, little is very often enough.

So as we contemplate Jesus’ unwavering, unilateral forgiveness from the cross, may we be filled with the hope of His Resurrection knowing that every little prayer and every sacrifice, no matter how small is an act of love and that is certainly treasure we will be able to take with us to Heaven.

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

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