August 2023

Color Challenge or Color Challenged!

Sometimes I love playing around with different color schemes and at other times I seem to be color challenged. Of all my color choices with Stampin’ Up! I find that I use my Flirty Flamingo the least, so I thought I would challenge myself to see what I could come up with. I decided to use Pool Party, Lemon Lime Twist and realized whenever I use a three color combo, I am color challenged! LOL

Today is my daughter’s 30th birthday and I am blessed to be able to celebrate her today. I know she will like this bright and cheery color combo. Happy Birthday sweetheart, let’s Celebrate You-today and everyday!

I used the Celebrate die from Wanted to Say, cropping the background pieces with Basic Black cardstock and the detailed die with Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party. The present and hearts are some of the dies included with the Wanted to Say die set. I then stamped the “You” from Sentimental Park in Memento Black. I probably should have stamped it with Flirty Flamingo ink, after all I am supposed to be challenging myself to use that color more.

Oh well, I guess old habits die hard! Let me know in the comments if you love a color challenge or if you are color challenged! Either way, I hope this card inspires you to create something beautiful to share with others. Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Wanted To Say Dies
$39
Lemon Lime Twist CS
$10
Flirty Flamingo CS
$10
Basic White CS
$10.50
Pool Party CS
$10
Basic Black CS
$10
Memento Black Ink
$6.50
Liquid Glue
$5.50
Mini Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$66

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Gone Fishing -Make It Monday #124

Today I have three masculine cards using the Gone Fishing Bundle and the dies from Wanted to Say. Two of these cards were created using a Mossy Meadow card base and one with Misty Moonlight. So if you are sending a Get Well, Happy Birthday or Retirement card, this video is for you.

A Closer Look

Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing

This paper is so fun it makes me want to dust off my fishing pole. LOL I hope you have fun creating with this set, it is the perfect bundle for creating those masculine cards. Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Gone Fishing Bundle
$49.50
Wanted to Say Dies
$39
Let’s Go Fishing DSP
$12.50
Mossy Meadow CS
$10
Mossy Meadow Ink
$9
Misty Moonlight CS
$10
Misty Moonlight Ink
$9
Crumb Cake CS
$10
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$128
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8

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September Paper Pumpkin-With Love and Gratitude

INSPIRED BY SHELLI AND ALL THINGS AUTUMN!

The With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit offers the perfect way to give thanks to the special people in your life. The kit design is an elegant representation of the blessings of autumn and the gratitude that comes along with the season. The combination of graceful pumpkin designs and elegant colors, plus specialty gold foil embellishments make this kit a stand-out offering.

This kit includes:

  • 8 treat packages
  • 8 note cards
  • 8 coordinating envelopes
  • 1 photopolymer stamp set
  • 1 Lost Lagoon Ink Spot
  • Specialty gold foil, precut embellishments
  • Adhesives
  • Finished treat packaging: 3-1/2″ x 5″ x 2″
  • Final card size: 3-1/2″ x 3-1/2″
  • Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Subscribe by 10 September to get your kit full of iconic autumn images, love, and gratitude!

ADD-ON JOURNAL WITH GOLD-FOIL STICKERS 

Why save gratitude for special days when you can savor it every day by writing it down in an inspiring journal? The Thoughts of Thanks Journal is an add-on option featuring the same colors and elegant designs as the With Love & Gratitude Paper Pumpkin Kit. It also comes with two specialty gold foil sticker sheets to accent the journal pages and help remind us of all the reasons to be grateful. If you’re excited about this beautiful add-on journal, don’t wait to get yours! It’s only available while supplies last.

Price: $15.00

Item number: 163270

This add-on includes:

  • 8″ x 10″ journal
  • 2 specialty gold foil sticker sheets
  • Gold-clip page marker

Coordinating Stampin’ Up! colors: Copper Clay, Crumb Cake, gold foil, Lost Lagoon, Mossy Meadow, Pebbled Path

Available for purchase separately on the online store while supplies last.

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As always-have a great week and Happy Stamping!

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

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Translucent Florals –

Well the weekend at Danvers Days was so much fun and the weather was absolutely beautiful, but not so much this week. So glad that event is not this weekend. CLICK HERE for our August Stamp Camp Class dates and be sure to RSVP if you are planning to join us.

My card today comes from a demonstrator event in July. Ornetta Gilliam was so sweet to offer me one of her card swaps even though I did not have time to make any cards for the swap. Thank you Ornetta for your kindness and your beautiful card.

Ornetta’s beautiful card was created using the Translucent Florals stamp set that will be available in the upcoming September mini catalog. It looks like she used Tahitian Tide, Gorgeous Grape and Old Olive ink. I think she used the Deckled Rectangles Dies to add the Gorgeous Grape and Tahitian Tide panels.

You cannot tell from the picture but she used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up that panel and added a few basic rhinestones to seal the deal. It is a very pretty card and I am so grateful to Ornetta for sharing it with us. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #123 Year To Celebrate

Today I am sharing with you a sneak peek at a new stamp set that is coming in September, Year to Celebrate. August seems to be the month for birthdays in my family so I decided to create a birthday gift card holder for today’s Make It Monday video. This gift card holder is not only perfect for a gift card, but also a check, some cash or that special birthday note for the perfect gift. Rnjoy!

A Closer Look

I hope you have a fantastic and blessed week and Happy Stamping!

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

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Sending Sunshine-InKing Royalty Blog hop!

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s August Blog Hop! This month’s hop projects center around a SUNSHINE theme, so I hope you are ready for some sunshine fun! We are excited to share our creations and hope you love them! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

Well I have to admit my friends that I was on the struggle bus with this theme. Not that I don’t enjoy sunshine or spreading joy, I just could not find a stamp set in my collection that I wanted to use. Shocking right? I decided to go with the Sending Smiles stamp set and dies to create a sunny background using our Blending Brushes and some Daffodil Delight ink. The sky was created using one or our In-Colors, Tahitian Tide.

I cut my white cardstock at 3-3/4 x5 and then added the sun and sky. Sending is cut with Basic Black and Tahitian Tide cardstock.
Yes, I cheated and used my Stamparatus to add the greeting! I am so sad we cannot sell this item anymore because it comes in so handy to get a bold image when adding a sentiment over a sponged background.

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop Jan Dufour at Stamp Me Silly. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it! I hope your day is filled with sunshine. Happy Stamping and have fun!

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

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  3. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  4. Jan Dufour at Stamp Me Silly
  5. Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp

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Project Supplies

Sending Smiles
$22
Sending Smiles Dies
$33
Blending Brushes
$12
Tahitian Tide Ink
$9
Tahitian Tide CS
$10
Daffodil Delight Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50

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Blossom Wishes All Inclusive Kit-On Sale Now!

Happy Tuesday and to make your week even better the Blossom Wishes All Inclusive Kit is on sale for only $11.70. All kits are now featured online and available only while supplies last. This fun kit has everything you will need to create some fun summertime cards.

It is a perfect time to harvest those creative juices. This super cute kit will be sure to make your creating fast and easy. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #122-Hand-Sanitizer Gift Box!

Hello friends, it is time again for another Make It Monday tutorial and today I am sharing with you how to create a gift box for the holidays that perfectly fits the mini hand-sanitizers from Bath and Body. This is a great stocking stuffer and the perfect holiday gift for your co-workers.

Download the template below and you will be able to create three gift boxes using one sheet of 8-1/2 x 11 cardstock. Of course you will need extra cardstock, designer series paper and bling to decorate your boxes, so have fun creating. As you know I am preparing for a weekend vendor event in Danvers, Illinois and so many of the supplies I am using today are retired, but not to worry I am sure you already have most of the supplies you will need to create these boxes adorable boxes.

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

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Flash Back – Favorite Things Friday!

So I am creating cards for a weekend vendor next weekend (August 18-20) in Danvers, Illinois and realized that I don’t have enough baby cards in my inventory. Of course I went through all my adorable baby sets and realized I do not have a current baby set! Oh my, we will have to remedy that.

So today’s cards are truly a flash back to when “Something Baby” was in the annual catalog. I do believe this is my all time favorite baby set from Stampin’ Up!

Danvers is small town outside of Bloomington/Normal where my grandma lived. I have so many fond memories of visiting her while in college (Illinois State University) and of course visiting Danvers Days before my kids were born, but especially when they were little. I have not been to Danvers Days since my daughter was 8 years old and she will be 30th this month! Yikes, it has been a long time.

If you live in Illinois mark your calendars for August 18-20 and come check out Danvers Days!

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

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Patchwork Pieces – Happy Birthday!

I recently attended an event where the patchwork pieces were used to create a card very similar to today’s post. My friend and fellow demonstrator Sarah created the patchwork design. I love working with this die, but I am thinking my eye sight is not what it used to be as some of my patches are a little off, but hey that’s what makes a handmade card unique, right?

The card base was created using a piece of the new Azure Afternoon cardstock. It is layered on some Blueberry Bushel and some Berry Burst cardstock. If you have been stamping awhile then you might remember that Berry Burst was a past In-color that is now in our full line of color options.

The greeting is from the Wanted to Say dies featured on page 167 in the 2023-2024 annual catalog. I cropped those in white and Blueberry Bushel. If you have not checked out these dies, they are very versatile and add the perfect pop to any creation. If you earned some bonus coupons last month, this would be a great time to redeem them. All bonus coupons must be redeemed before August 31st! Happy Stamping!

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

Patchwork Pieces Dies
$35
Wanted To Say Dies
$39
Berry Burst CS
$10
Azure Afternoon CS
$10
Blueberry Bushel CS
$10
Blueberry Bushel Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8

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