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Let it Snow! Fun Fact Friday!

Wow, this week has flown by. Sorry about not posting a Weekly Wednesday video. We had a few family medical issues to deal with this week, but I am back on track and the weather here in St. Louis has gotten significantly colder. If you live in the Chicago area that your weather will match today’s card!

Fun Fact: St. Louis, Missouri receives an average of 15.5-18 inches of snow per winter season. The greatest cumulative snowfall in St. Louis occurred in 1977, when the city received 49.2 inches of snow. However, the average annual snowfall in Chicago, Illinois is 36-37 inches. Chicago experiences a heavier snowstorm about every three years, with over 10 inches of snow falling in 1-3 days.  Now that is great snowman making weather. What’s the weather like in your neck of the woods?

For today’s card I used the One of a Kind snowflake die and cropped 5 snowflakes with Balmy Blue cardstock. I used our liquid glue to add them to a Basic White card panel. I then ran the white pane through the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine using the Snowflake Sky embossing folder. I love that the snowflakes are also embossed.

I then stamped Let it Snow from the Sophisticated Sled set with Balmy Blue ink on a scrap of Basic White cardstock three times. Yes, then I got out my paper snips and fussy cut each greeting and added it to the Basic White panel. I attached it all to a Balmy Blue card base and I was done in less that 10 minutes.

I am really not sure what to call this technique but it is a super cool way to use your die cuts and your embossing folder at the same time. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Shepherd’s Care~Make It Monday #185

Happy Monday everyone. Wow, we are already half way through November. The stores are already preparing for Christmas and can you believe there are already Black Friday specials! I guess it is time to get into the spirit of the season and create some holiday cards for sharing. Today’s video episode may be just what you need to kick start your holiday creative juices.

https://youtu.be/7SJL-YVY9Eo

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I hope you enjoyed today’s video and are inspired to start your holiday crafting, or perhaps finish your holiday cards. Either way, don’t forget to click the button above to download your free project sheet. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Star of Bethlehem ~ Fun Fact Friday!

Did you know that the story of the Star of Bethlehem appears only in the Book of Matthew. The gospel tells us that a bright star appeared in the eastern sky when Jesus was born, famously seen by a group of wise men. It is in Matthew 2:1–2 where the story begins with the Magi, or wise men from the East, traveling to Jerusalem to ask about the newborn king of the Jews. It is also in Matthew 2:9–11 where the Magi follow the star, which stops over the place where the child Jesus is. The Magi are overjoyed and pay homage to the child.

For today’s card I began with a Basic White card base. I stamped the shepherd from Shepherd’s Care stamp set with Memento Black ink on a scrap of Basic white and fussy cut it and layered it to the card front. I stamped the greeting with Memento Black ink and the star with Night of Navy. If you don’t like to fussy cut, you can simplify this by just stamping the Shepard directly to the card front. I think it would also look good all stamped with Night of Navy as well.

Guess what? There are only 40 days until Christmas!!!! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Lip Balm Fun Fold purse-Weekly Wed. #38

Well it is time again for our Weekly Wednesday create it together video and today I am sharing a fun fold mini purse to hold a single lip balm. This is a super easy project and it is the perfect stocking stuffer. It also works well as a gift for your co-workers, even the men. Everyone needs a little lip balm, right? I am selling these today at a lunchtime craft fair, so wish me luck.

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Project Supplies

  • 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper (DSP)-score at 1-1/4 and 4-3/4″ rotate 1/4 turn, score 2 1/2 & 3-1/2″
  • 2 x 4 strip of coordinating DSP or cardstock-score 1-1/2″
  • Scoring Tool
  • Scraps of coordinating cardstock or DSP-closure and magnet coverings
  • Mini magnets
  • Tag Topper Punch
  • Embossing Folder (optional)
  • 1″ circle punch or punch of choice to embellish
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine-if embossing
  • Bone Folder
  • Paper Snips

See video for instructions on this fun fold project. I am hoping my craft fair customers love buying these as much as I enjoyed making them. I think if I were to create them again, I would choose another form of closure. While the magnets worked, they might not hold up over time.

Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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One of A Kind Snowflakes~Make It Monday #184

Happy Monday everyone. It is time for more holiday inspiration. Today I am sharing three cards I created using the new One of A Kind bundle in the holiday mini catalog. With this bundle you will be able to create both simple and more involved holiday cards. If the video does not display, click here or the photo below. Don’t forget to download your free project sheet with photos, supplies, and instructions.

https://youtu.be/Ds0oTCsSxM8

A Closer Look

I love the combination of Pretty Peacock, Pool Party and Lost Lagoon together. I hope these card inspire you to begin thinking about your holiday card creations. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fun Fact Friday!

Fun Fact: Years ago I was a second grade teacher and today I am going back into the classroom to sub for my niece, Shelby. She is on an ACTS Retreat this weekend. If you have been on an ACTS Retreat, please pray for her as she mentors others closer to Christ. I guess this was not really a fun fact, more of a personal fun fact, but hey at least it is Friday.

Since I am going to be with little people today, I thought my deer card looks like a mom and dad deer watching out for their young one. Yes, that might be a stretch, but it’s possible. I have two cards, the first is a very clean and simple and the second is the same cards, stepped up with some sponging, bling, and a die cut greeting.

I used a Pool Party card base and added a layer of Pecan Pie. The deer are stamped with Pecan Pie and this card came together very quickly, like I said, very clean and simple. This set is Graceful Deer and is in the annual catalog and online.

My second card has the same layering and stamping, with a bit more to step it up! I added some Pool Party sponging for the sky and some Pecan Pie sponging for the ground. I colored the two little birdies with a Real Red blend and added a simple greeting and die from Unbounded Love.

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards. They are perfect for those men in your life who love to hunt! So whether you choose to go simple or step it up, happy stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fun Fold Nail File Holder~Weekly Wed. #37

Happy Wednesday all. Today I am excited to share with you a fun fold using one piece of 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper and three scores. We are creating a nail file holder that is perfect for a stocking stuffer or a small gift for co-workers. I am planning to sell them at a craft fair this month, so I will be making a few more. They are super fast and easy. Check out the video below.

https://youtu.be/mZ6NmExkgQE

If you cannot view the video, click here or the photo below. You can also visit my YouTube Channel for all my Make It Monday and Weekly Wednesday videos.

Project Supplies

  • 3 x 6 piece of designer series paper
  • Bone Folder
  • Liquid Glue or Tear and Tape
  • Greetings of the Season Stamp Set
  • Dies from Unbounded Love
  • Scrap of Basic White and Cherry Cobbler for tag
  • Gold pearl bling
  • Cherry Cobbler Ink

This project is super simple, just score at 7/8″ on each side of 3 x 6 DSP, and at 1/4 on the bottom. If you have directional paper be sure it is facing the correct way before making your bottom score. See video for details on angle top folds.

I love that you can get two holders out of one sheet of 6 x 6 DSP. Have fun dressing up these folders with some fun Christmas tags and bling. Let me know if the comments if this is a project you will be making. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Greetings of the Season~Make It Monday #183

Happy Monday. I hope you all had a blessed weekend. I cannot believe it is already November! Wow, soon it will be time to get out those Christmas decorations so I thought today I would share with you some holiday cards that I created using the Greetings of the Season stamp set.

https://youtu.be/8GoUjeVtolg

https://youtu.be/8GoUjeVtolgIf the video does not display for you, click here or on the photo below.

A Closer Look at today’s projects!

These two online exclusive stamps sets, Greetings of the Season and Golden Greenery are must have sets for your card making this holiday season. Just click below to shop via my online store! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Free Stamp~Fun Fact Friday!

Sorry my title might be a little misleading, no Stampin’ Up! is not giving away a free stamp, I wish. The “Free Stamp” is actually a sculpture in Cleveland, Ohio that weighs about 35 tons and is considered the largest stamp in the world. Try taking that one to your next crop or stamping event. LOL

Oldenburg is on record as saying that “free,” references the emancipation of American slaves during and after the Civil War—a plausible explanation given the piece’s planned proximity to the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument. Who knew? If you are ever in Cleveland, Ohio, it might be a good place to visit.

Today’s card was created using the Wildly Wheat designer series paper and the Unbounded Love Bundle. If you have not had a chance to check out this bundle, it is amazing.

I started with a Blackberry Bliss card base and added a 4 x 5 1/4 layer of Wildly Wheat DSP to the card front. I then added a 1 x 4′ strip of Boho Blossom to the card front. On both sides of the Boho Blossom I attached a 1/4 x 4″ strip of Blackberry Bliss cardstock. The greeting is from Unbounded Love and stamped with Blackberry Bliss ink. I also used the dies from this bundle to crop the greeting and the accent piece. Add a piece of Basic White cardstock to the inside and decorate as desired.

I cannot believe that it is already November. Time to start brewing up some holiday crafting ideas. Stop back next week for some holiday crafting inspiration. Happy Stamping!

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

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Seasons of Green & Gold ~Make It Monday #182

You are going to love this stunning Seasons of Green and Gold paper pack. It is so elegant and today we are creating three cards, two birthday and one Christmas. Come craft with me and don’t forget to download your free project sheet.

https://youtu.be/2hoU50nnAoY

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A Closer Look……

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you enjoyed these cards. Be sure to stop back on Wednesday for my Weekly Wednesday, create it together video. Happy Stamping!

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