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Weekly Wed. #51 Three Strip DSP Technique

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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

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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

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Spring Corners ~ Make It Monday #201

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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

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Eternal Life ~ Sunday Wisdom

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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.

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Weekly Wed. #50 Friends of the Ocean

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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

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Hayley is With Jesus!

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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!

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Friends of the Ocean ~ Make It Monday #200

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Today I am sharing with you three cards I created using the designer series paper, Friends of the Ocean. This paper pack and the coordinating bundle are on the Last Chance List. Be sure to check it out along with all the other retiring products.

#200 Friends of the Ocean Project Sheet

A Closer Look

I love the bright colors in the paper, especially during this rainy season. I hope you have a great time creating with this paper pack. Don’t forget to check out the coordinating stamps and dies on the Last Chance List before they are gone. Happy Stampin’!

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

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Crafting with You ~Five Minute Fridays

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Happy Friday everyone. I hope you had a great week. It is time again for another quick five minute card. Now you might look at this card and think there is no way this is a five minute card, but truly it does not take long to assemble.

The Crafting with You stamp set and dies are on the Last Chance list. I have not been able to find a complete list online for the annual catalog, so I created my own. This list is for the stamps dies, punches, and embossing folders. Keep in mind that all of the In-color ink pads and re-inkers will be retiring, so place your order today as all products on the Last Chance List will be while supplies last. Click here for my 2024-2025 Annual Catalog list. I believe all the retiring products from the mini catalog are on the website under LAST CHANCE PRODUCT, click here.

And now for today’s card!

Supplies

  • Boho Blue Card Base-5-1/2 x 8-1/2
  • Timeless Plaid DSP- 2 x 5 1/2
  • Crumb Cake CS-3 x 4
  • Basic White CS-5 1/2 x 8 1/2 (for stamping accessories)
  • Boho Blue Ink
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Basic Gray Ink
  • Crafting with You stamp set
  • Crafting with You dies
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

I hope you enjoy creating this fun card for today’s project. Happy Stamping!

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

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Lily Pond Lane DSP~Make It Monday #199

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Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a great weekend. We continue to pray for my 23 year old niece who is battling stage 4 brain cancer. She is a fighter and we are begging God for a full and complete healing miracle.

Today, I needed a little sunshine, so I created a few cards using the Lily Pond Lane DSP and the Charming Duck Pond Dies. If you have not checked out these adorable ducklings, now is the time.

Lily Pond Lane Suite
#199 Lily Pond lane suite project Sheet

Let’s take a closer look…….

Be sure to download your free project sheet. If you are interested in purchasing this suite and your order is less than $150, please apply the current host code below. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Elements of Text-Weekly Wed. #49

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Happy Wednesday all. I hope you are having a blessed week. Today we are playing with an online exclusive set, Elements of Text. This is a great set to add a muted background to many of our current stamp sets. I am using Spotlight on Nature for todays card, but I can also see using it with Beautiful Butterflies, Textured Notes, Sketched Butterflies, and Thoughtful Wishes, just to name a few. LOL

Start with a colored card base of your choice. I used Pretty in Pink and Misty Moonlight for today’s cards. Add a coordinating layer of cardstock 4 x 5-1/4 to the card front. I chose Basic Black for my pink card and Crumb Cake for the Misty Moonlight version. You will need a layer of white for stamping that measures 3-3/4 x 5. I used Pretty In Pink and Crumb Cake ink for my cards today-see video for details. The greeting is from Simply Said, and yes, it is one of my favorite greetings sets in the 2024-2025 annual catalog.

As always you can add 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Basic White to the inside and decorate as desired. Since the Pretty in Pink cardstock is light, I am not going to add a white panel to that one, but again that is totally your choice. There are no mistakes in stamping, only creative opportunities. Go ahead, think outside the box and add some bling. Everyone’s taste is different and that is what makes stamping with friends so much fun! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Crafting With You #198 Make It Monday

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Hello friends and Happy Monday. We continue to pray for my niece Hayley who is still in ICU, unresponsive. A few weeks ago she had a brain biopsy and was diagnosed with stage 4 brain cancer. She now has a brain bleed and they are concerned about excess fluid in her lungs. We are praying for a complete healing miracle through Sr. Clare Crockett, All or Nothing. If you feel called, please join me in praying for this gentle soul, this beautiful angel.

Here is the prayer intercession for Sr. Clare Crockett-All or Nothing! Jesus we Trust in You!

And now, today’s Make It Monday tutorial!

#198 Crafting with You Project Sheet

I hope you enjoyed today’s tutorial. This is such a fun stamp set with coordinating dies. There are so many more dies than stamps, so do check it out. After all crafting, regardless of what kind, is totally therapeutic. So in the name of relaxation and enjoyment, be sure to order your set today. Happy Stamping!

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

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