April 2025

Weekly Wed. #51 Three Strip DSP Technique

2 Comments / Happy Birthday, Thank You, Weekly Wednesday Videos /

Happy Wednesday everyone. It is time again to create a quick and easy card together. Today I am featuring a clean and simple three strip designer series paper technique. You can create all types of cards using this technique. Enjoy the video and the extra bonus card at the end of this post.

Project Measurements and Supplies

  • Crumb Cake card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
  • Misty Moonlight CS: 4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White CS: 4 x 5 1/4, & scrap for greeting
  • Wildly Wheat DSP: 1-1/8 x 5 (3)
  • Twine
  • With You in Mind stamp set
  • Heartfelt Hexagon punch
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Bling of your choice

New Rewards Program

Stampin’ Up! has officially launched the new Stampin’ Rewards program and now you can easily earn 10% on all orders over $20 (USA). Click here for more information. Be sure to create an account, choose me as your demonstrator, and select opt in to the rewards program.

And now today’s bonus card…..

This is some of our retired patterned paper, but it is still a great choice. I mounted the three strips of DSP on a 4 x 5-1/4 panel of Crushed Curry, but you will want to choose a color that coordinates with your paper. For this sample I used the same paper pack, coordinating colors, but a different strip for each section. The greeting is stamped with Memento Black ink and fussy cut with our paper snips. I love our snips, they make fussy cuttings so easy. Click here for our paper snips!

I hope you enjoyed today’s video. Don’t forget to check out the new rewards program. Have a fantastic day…..Happy Stamping!

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

Weekly Wed. #51 Three Strip DSP Technique Read More »

Spring Corners ~ Make It Monday #201

Happy Birthday, Make it Monday Videos, Thank You /

Happy Monday. It is time to think spring and my cards today are created using a stamp set called Spring Corners. This is a fun online exclusive stamp set, click here for all online exclusives.

#201 Spring Corners Project sheet

Let’s Take A Closer Look!

I hope you have a great time creating spring cards with this fun online exclusive. Happy Stamping!

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

Spring Corners ~ Make It Monday #201 Read More »

Eternal Life ~ Sunday Wisdom

2 Comments / Sunday Wisdom /

The loss of a loved one can be devastating for those left behind, especially when a parent has to bury a child. Yesterday we said good-bye to our beloved angel Hayley.  She was my youngest brother’s oldest child, and yet she was only 23.  It is hard to understand why her life was cut dramatically and suddenly short, but our faith tells us this is not the end for she has gained eternal life with our Lord.  Hayley was a strong, courageous, and joyful young lady who will be so missed. 

Sometimes when God does not answer our prayers it feels like He has abandoned us, but despite our doubts, the fact is, He never leaves us.  He loves us and walks through the valley of darkness with us. In these times when nothing makes sense, let us pause and ask God what He is trying to reveal to us, even in the midst of our suffering.  Let’s open our hearts to the Lord and allow the Holy Spirit to move us with love and compassion for others.  One of the best ways to honor a loved one who has passed is to allow them to pass freely into the next life and then live on in hope that we will one day see each other again.

Hayley is now in the loving embrace of her Savior who was and always has been waiting for her with open arms.  So let us allow the Holy Spirit enter into whatever pain is on our hearts. Let’s allow that Spirit to heal and transform us. We can be confident that Jesus is always with us, working in your lives, even when we do not understand how. Psalm 18:3: “The Lord is my rock and my fortress”.

Hayley was such a loving soul and God’s joy in her was a beacon of light for others. As we continue the final weeks of this Lenten season, I choose to honor her spirit by uniting my suffering to Christ on the Cross and to continue to spreading Christ’s love, joy, and mercy to others. I invite you to do the same.

Lord Jesus, give us a heart of wisdom and compassion.  Open our eyes to see your presence in our lives.

Eternal Life ~ Sunday Wisdom Read More »

Weekly Wed. #50 Friends of the Ocean

Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, Weekly Wednesday Videos /

Happy Wednesday. I am once again featuring two cards I created using the Friends of the Ocean paper pack. It is time to think about venturing out to the beach. Summer will be here before you know it.

Our first card was created using the Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. I don’t often use this color, but it coordinates perfectly with this paper pack. Plus it is so vibrant and just plain fun! The greetings if from With You in Mind and is stamped with Melon Mambo ink.

Sticking with the colors in the paper our second card is the In-color, Summer Splash. It also coordinates perfectly, so fresh and summery! I stamped the greeting from Layering Leaves in Summer Splash and cut out some of our tiny ocean friends using my paper snips. If you watch the video, you will know why I needed to add the extra starfish.

Enjoy these fun summer colors and this paper pack of ocean friends while supplies last. Click here to view the online last chance products. Happy Stamping!

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

Weekly Wed. #50 Friends of the Ocean Read More »

Hayley is With Jesus!

4 Comments / Just Because Cards /

Thank you to all who have been praying for my niece Hayley.

It is with great sadness that we had to say good-bye to our sweet angel, yesterday. Hayley was a lover of all animals and lover of life, with so much joy and energy. She put up a good fight and now we are asking our God of mercy wrap her and her family in his loving arms and surround them with the Holy Spirit. Hayley, you were and will continue to be a beacon of joy for all of us. May your soul find rest! Until we meet again, we love you!

Hayley is With Jesus! Read More »

Social media & sharing icons powered by UltimatelySocial
error

Subscribe and Share

Scroll to Top