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Seaside Bay-You’re In My Thoughts!

Summer Fun, Thinking of You /

If you are a bird person then you are going to love today’s card. If not, maybe you are seaside bay person, either way today’s card is a fun summertime card. My card base begins with Balmy Blue and then I added a layer of Night of Navy. I created my beach scene for Mama bird and her babies on a 3-3/4 x 5 panel of white.

To create my beach scene I used our Blending Brushes and a variety of inks. For the water, I used Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon. I added some white waves using a blender pen and some White Craft ink. The sand was blended with our new color Pecan Pie. The sky was again a mixture of Balmy Blue and Azure Afternoon.

I colored the bird family with a mixture of Stampin’ Blend markers and some watercolor pencils. I stamped the detailed sand dots using the Pecan Pie ink. The greeting is from the new stamp set Seasonal Branches. We have such a great spread of coordinating colors that makes creating fun scene super easy. Go ahead and give it a try, you might be surprised at how easy it is. Happy Stamping!

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

Watercolor Pencils
$16
Blender Pens
$13
Blending Brushes
$12
Seaside Bay Set
$26
Balmy Blue CS
$10
Balmy Blue Ink
$9
Pecan Pie Ink
$9
White Craft Ink
$4.50
Night of Navy Combo
$10
Night of Navy CS
$10
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Seasonal Branches Set
$25
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Make It Monday #114 Stargazing DSP

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas /

Today I am excited to share with you two fun cards that you can create in 5 minutes using the Stargazing Designer Series Paper pack. This paper is on sale now through the end of the month. Add a pack to your collection today and begin creating fun, fast and easy cards. I hope you enjoy today’s video.

make it mondy #114 Stargazing

Check out all the other paper packs that are on sale 15% off through the end of this month. CLICK HERE

Here is a closer look at today’s cards!

Paper Sale Ends June 30th!

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

Stargazing DSP
Sale $10.62
Azure Afternoon CS
$10
Lemon Lime Twist
$10
Night of Navy Ink
$9
Sentimental Park Set
$24
Artistically Inked Set
$24
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin Seal Adhesive
$8
Paper Snips
$11
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Favorite Things Friday! June 2023

Paper Crafting Ideas, Sales and Announcements /

One of my favorite things about Stampin’ Up! is adding new team members and of course all the free stuff you can earn when you are a demonstrator! If you have been thinking about taking your crafting experience to the next level, now is the time to join my team and start earning free stuff.

During the month of June you can join my team for only $99 and get $155 worth of product, plus free shipping. This is a great promotion and will only be valid through the end of this month. CLICK HERE for more info and how to join.

Another favorite thing that is great for both customers and demonstrators this month is our Designer Series Paper Sale. Save 15% on select paper packs! CLICK HERE

Here is a fun card created by Stampin’ Up! with the Fresh As A Daisy Designer Series Paper. Happy Stamping!

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

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Playing In the Rain-Rainy Days!

Summer Fun, Thinking of You /

Rainy days are always better when shared with a friend or at least a good book. Remember the old saying Rain rain go away come again another day? I think that must have been when I was younger and wanted to go swimming. Now, here in St. Louis we could use a little rain.

This cute little fox from the Playing in the Rain stamp set looks like he is well on his way to a friends house. I think the tiny raindrop stamp really creates a nice effect for this card.

For my card base I used the new In-color Boho Blossom and layered a panel of black on top. My Basic White panel measures 3-3/4 x 5 and I added some Boho Blossom ink to the edges of my greeting panel with a Blending Brush. The umbrella is colored with the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend and Mr. Fox is colored with some of our watercolor pencils and a blender pen.

So if your day is filled with cloudy skies and raindrops, I hope it is also filled with joy. Let’s be like Mr. Fox, he doesn’t seem like he has any worries at all.

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

Playing In The Rain
$26
Boho Blossom CS
$10
Boho Blossom Ink
$9
Basic Black CS
$10
Memento Black Ink
$6.50
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Blending Brushes
$12.00
Watercolor Pencils
$16
Night of Navy Blends
$10
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Thank you Kindness-Dainty Flowers

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You /

Today I decided to create a card with Poppy Parade. I do like this color, but for some reason I don’t use it very often, so I decided to pair it with Misty Moonlight and the Dainty Flowers stamp set. I stated with the Poppy Parade card base and added a layer of Misty Moonlight cardstock. The Basic White panel measures 3-3/4 x 5.

The flowers are stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Poppy Parade, Misty Moonlight and Granny Apple Stampin’ Blend markers. The greeting is stamped with Misty Moonlight. This Dainty Flower set is very versatile and the greetings are very dainty. I wonder if that is why they called this set Dainty Flowers.

The card seriously did not take much time to create. I think I spent more time deciding on the colors than I did creating the actual card. So go ahead and grab some Stampin’ Blends and create something beautiful today.

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

Dainty Flowers
$25
Poppy Parade CS
$10
Poppy Parade Blend Combo
$10
Misty Moonlight CS
$10
Misty Moonlight Ink
$9
Misty Moonlight Blends
$10
Granny Apple Green Blends
$10
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Add All to Cart

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Make It Monday #113 So Refreshing Bundle Twist!

Make it Monday Videos /

I am really loving the new So Refreshing Bundle and in today’s I added a little twist to this bundle. Instead of using the pitcher in a traditional way, I got out my handy dandy Paper Snips and turned our lemonade pitcher into a flower vase. I hope you enjoy today’s video.

Make it monday #113 project sheet

Here is a Closer Look

Join me next week for another Make It Monday tutorial!

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

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Double Layer and Dainty Flowers-Favorite Things Friday

2 Comments / Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature /

Today I thought it would be fun to double layer my card with a little embossing. One of my favorite ways to spruce up a card is to add a little dry embossing. In this case, I used the Cane Weave embossing folder. I started with a Basic White card base and dry embossed two layers, Highland Heather and Basic White layer.

On a scrap paper I stamped the flowers from Dainty Flowers, colored them using the Highland Heather Blend Combo markers and cropped them using the coordinating dies. Because I had two layers of the embossed images, I decided to crop the leaves using Mossy Meadow cardstock. I went with the darker green so they would stand out. I was afraid a lighter color might get lost.

I really like how this turned out and decided to add a little bling. I am not sure if these pearl dots are still in the catalog, but they match perfectly. Retired or not adding bling to a card is just plain fun! Don’t you agree.

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

Dainty Flowers
$25
Dainty Delight Dies
$36
Basic White CS
$10.50
Highland Heather CS
$10
Mossy Meadow CS
$10
Highland Heather Blends
$10
Memento Black Ink
$6.50
Cane Weave Embossing
$10
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$128
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Oh Happy Day! Playing in the Rain

Easter-Spring, Just Because Cards /

I just love that stinkin’ cute turtle from our Playing in the Rain stamp set, not to mention the cloud stamps and dies. Just add a little color with our Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers and this card really comes to life. I used a blending brush and some of the Azure Afternoon ink to create the blue sky. The flowers are colored with a Daffodil Delight Blend marker.

I started with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Azure Afternoon blue to match the sky. The clouds are stamped in Smoky Slate and the turtle, flowers and greeting in Memento Black ink. I used the Crumb Cake and Old Olive Blends to color the turtle. He is so sweet, just look at that face. I created the grass freehand with Old Olive and Granny Apple Green Blends.

I am not sure what the weather is like in your neighborhood, but our forecast here is calling for clear skies and a high of 90. Looks like this is the perfect card for my neighborhood. Happy Stamping!

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

Project Supplies

Playing in the Rain
$26
Playing in the Rain Dies
$35
Azure Afternoon Ink
$9
Azure Afternoon CS
$10
Basic White CS
$10.50
Blending Brushes
$12.00
Granny Apple Green Blends
$10
Old Olive Blends
$10
Crumb Cake Blends
$10
Daffodil Delight Blends
$10
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
$128

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Countryside Inn OSW-Make It Monday #112

Make it Monday Videos, One Sheet Wonder, Stamping Techniques /

Today I am excited to share with you 10 cards using the One Sheet Wonder technique and the new Countryside Inn Designer Series Paper pack. The template I am sharing with you was created by Rhonda Wade. Thanks Rhonda. Paper. I cannot remember exactly when I first used this template or even what Rhonda’s cards looked like, but that is the beauty of our One Sheet Wonders, they always look different. Just change out the paper, stamp set and embellishments and it becomes all new! You can find am image of the cutting template at the end of this post.

make it Monday #112 Countryside Inn One Sheet Wonder Project sheet

Here is a closer look at our parade of cards today. I hope you enjoyed this video tutorial. Have fun with this One Sheet Wonder template and create something beautiful to share with others.

Card #1 and #2

Card # 3 and #4

Card # 5 and #6

Card #7 and #8

Card #9 and #10

Here is the One Sheet Wonder cutting template I used to create today’s cards! Happy Stamping!

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

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God so loved the world -Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom /

“God so loved the world that God gave God’s only Son.” – Jn. 3:16

Today’s gospel is a familiar one and yet the message of truth, love, hope and mercy is always comforting.

As John reflects in the gospel, God showed his love for us and his faithfulness by sending us Jesus so that all who believe in Him might have eternal life. God was not trying to trick us. Jesus was not sent to condemn the world but to save it. Jesus through His most merciful and sacred heart continues to call countless people in our world to be a witness of God’s love.

If we encourage one another, trust in the mercy of Christ and live in peace, God will never abandon us, not even in our darkest moments. While we always need to hold fast the truth and remain faithful in prayer, we do so knowing that God is asking us to put aside any differences and bring more love into the world. With all violence and hatred it seems elementary that we would want to foster peace, offer hope and remove all division. But we are human, broken and weak so we must lean on the faithfulness of a God who loves us and longs to be in relationship with us.

God our Father, thank you for sending your Son to save us from ourselves.

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

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