Sometimes it is easier to see the shortcomings in others so we don’t have to face our own insecurities. The link between humility and divine charity always helps us all to follow Jesus more intentionally. But let’s face it, true humility is hard. Daily prayer and living a more generous and charitable life is really the key to growing closer to the Lord.
In today’s gospel the tax collector was aware of his failings and shortcomings and he opened his heart to God and begged for mercy. The Pharisee on the other hand was more interested in singing his own praises.
Of course we should not overlook the good deeds of the Pharisee, clearly he was a spiritual man trying to do the right thing, but because he allowed pride to get in the way, he missed the opportunity to have a sincere encounter God.
Let us lift our hearts in daily prayer in honesty and humility so our hearts will be open and we will be ready to receive all the grace and mercy our Lord has to offer us.
Today, let us reflect on how we can live a more generous and charitable life and invite the Lord in, so we can be transformed by His love.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
One of my favorite things is to remember the day I said “I do” to my beloved and tomorrow is our 34th Anniversary. Spoiler alert for beloved hubby as he will probably read this post before I have a chance to give him his anniversary card. Oh well, Happy Anniversary honey!
The inspiration for my card today came from fellow Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, Peggy Murwin. I tweaked it a bit using some Starry Sky and Silver glitter cardstock. I chose these two because it reminds me of my engagement ring which is comprised of diamonds and salon sapphires. I thought the Bewitching Bundle was perfect for an October anniversary.
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Project Measurements
Starry Sky CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Starry Sky 2½ 5¼
Silver Glitter CS-1½ x 5¼
Basic White CS- 3¾ x 5, 4 x 5¼, 3 x 3
Pumpkin Pie CS- 3 x 3
Granny Apple Green CS- 3 x 3 Scalloped Contours Dies
Celebrating You Stamp Set
Starlit Punch
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Blend Combo: Granny Apple Green, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather, Starry Sky
Bewitching Stamp Set
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
I also chose to make only two dancing feet and used the Basic White panel as the card front, leaving more room inside for a message. Unfortunately the Witch Hat Builder punch is no longer available, but you can easily fussy cut all the witch hats in the Bewitching set. Here is the inside of my card.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s October Blog Hop! Boo! Today we are sharing scary and sweet projects perfect for Halloween. 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.
For my first card I decided not to go with the traditional Halloween colors, so I started with a Fresh Freesia card base and added strips of Fresh Freesia and So Saffron to a panel of Basic White. The stamps I used for this card are from the September Paper Pumpkin Kit, Spooky Treats. I stamped the stars in Fresh Freesia Ink on the colored panels and attached them at angles to my Basic White layer.
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The spooky spiders are stamped in the white spaces with Memento Black ink. The ghosts are also stamped in Memento Black on some scrap pieces of Basic White. Yes, I fussy cut them using my Paper Snips and arranged them on the front of my card. The Boo for both of my cards is from retired set, Banner Year. I really don’t think this set should have retired, but I am trying to let that go. LOL!
My second card features the Bewitching Bundle and the amazing Deckled Rectangle Dies! Oh baby to I love these dies! it gives the perfect spooky look, don’t you think?
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I used a blending brush for the grass and the sky scenery. The grass is Granny Apple Green and the sky is Pool Party. I stepped it up by heat embossing the pumpkin from Hello Harvest with Black embossing powder! Click the button above for a free pdf download with pictures and instructions on how to create both of these cards. Happy Halloween!
As always it is a pleasure hoping with you and my InKing Royalty friends! Be sure to hop on over to my good friend Marilyn Jones at Stamp with MJ for more Halloween ideas! There is a lot of inspiration to be found in this group.
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Fall is such a festive season and although it is a short season, it always gets me in the mood for the holidays, not to mention all the coffee shops have pumpkin everything. I personally love the beautiful scenery that comes with the falling leaves and foggy mornings.
Today’s card features the Beauty of Friendship stamp set from the 2022-2023 annual catalog and the Leaf Fall embossing folder in the July-December 2022 Holiday catalog.
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I began with a Pumpkin Pie card base and added a layer of Daffodil Delight that was embossed with the Leaf Fall embossing folder. The greeting, Thinking of You, was stamped with Early Espresso ink on a scrap of Basic White cardstock. The trunk of the tree was cut using Early Espresso CS.
Project Measurements
Pumpkin Pie CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Basic White CS- 3 x 4, ½ x 2¼
Daffodil Delight CS- 4 x 5¼
Early Espresso CS- ½ x 3 Leaf Fall 3-D Embossing Folder
Crushed Curry Ink
Calypso Coral Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
I hope you will have a chance to take a leisurely drive and enjoy the fall colors this season.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Create 3 fun fall cards using the Nuts About Squirrels stamp set in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. The leaves are really beginning to turn, which I think is beautiful. The squirrels have been out and about for sometime and I have to say I am not really nuts about squirrels, but I do think this stamp set is adorable.
Don’t forget to click the button below to download the instruction sheet which includes photos, measurements and directions to create all three cards.Click Here if you would to download a copy of the 2022-2023 annual catalog.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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Today’s cards features one of my favorite sets in the 2022-2023 annual catalog, Forever Fern and the Forever Flourishing Dies. I love the softness of the images in this set, which is perfect for a sympathy card.
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Project Measurements
Mint Macaron CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Evening Evergreen CS-3¾ x 5
Basic White CS- 3½ x 4¾, 4 x 5
Evening Evergreen Ink
Mint Macaron Ink
Forever Fern Stamp Set
Forever Flourishing Dies
Peaceful Moments
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
A dear friend of mine recently lost her father and I am hoping this card will bring her a bit of comfort. I love the color combination of Mint Macaron and Evening Evergreen. I hope this color combination inspires you to create something beautiful today!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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One of the fun things about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is being a part of a team with other very talented crafters. This week one of my uplines issued a Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake and Cajun Craze color challenge. Here is the card I created to post on our private facebook page.
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Project Measurements
Crumb Cake CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base),4 x 5¼
Cajun Craze CS-4 x 5¼
Pear Pizazz CS- 3x 4
Memento Black Ink
This Birthday Piggy
Hello Harvest Bundle
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Leaf Fall Embossing Folder
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
I used the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine to dry emboss the Leaf Fall folder with Cajun Craze CS and attached it to the card front. The pumpkins are cropped using the dies in the Hello Harvest Bundle. The “thinking of you” greeting is from This Birthday Piggy was stamped with Memento Black ink on a scrap of Pear Pizzazz CS.
I always find color challenges challenging and technically I don’t think I was supposed to use Memento Black ink. I should have stamped it with Cajun Craze ink. I am looking forward to seeing what my teammates post this month.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
It was beginning to look and feel like fall over the weekend and so I created this pumpkin patch card using the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper. And then of course yesterday it got up to 81 degrees in St. Louis. So hopefully this card will put you in the fall spirit regardless of the weather in your neighborhood.
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Project Measurements
Cajun Craze CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 1½ x4
Old Olive CS-4 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, 4 x 5¼
Rustic Harvest DSP-Pumpkins
Hello Harvest Bundle
Paper Snips
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
I used my paper snips to fussy cut the pumpkins from the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper pack and arranged them to create a pumpkin patch. The getting is stamped with Memento Black ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and cropped using the coordinating dies in the Hello Harvest Bundle.
I just layered the Old Olive CS and the pumpkin panel to the card front and used some Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the banner. This is a great card to use those half pumpkins on the ends of the DSP. I hate for any of our amazing paper to go to waste.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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I am excited to share with you three cards I created using the new Splendid Thoughts bundle featured in the July-December 2022 mini catalog. I went to Columbia, MO to visit my good friend Cherie and not only was it fun, but productive. I was able to borrow this set from her and create today’s video. Enjoy!
Here is a closer look at today’s cards. Don’t forget to download your free instruction sheet!
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I am excited to share with you one of my favorite things, a clean and simple cards. I love simple cards that come together quickly. Today’s card was created with the Happiness Abounds Bundle and the coordinating designer series paper. I cut the designer series on the diagonal and used my paper snips to cut a few flowers to add near the greeting.
Begin with a gorgeous grape card base and Basic White CS to the front. Next add a layer of the designer series paper on the diagonal and stamp greeting in Memento Black ink. Add the cut flowers and you are all finished. Such a simple, yet elegant cards.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
