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Hey all I am back again with one more card using the Bewitching Bundle! #blessedbycards This time I was really trying to think outside the box, so I added the greeting from the Wisteria Wishes stamp set. This is a another amazing new bundle featured in the 2022-2023 annual Catalog. I featured the Wisteria Wonder Bundle in one of my Make it Monday videos and used the flowers to create a Christmas tree scene. CLICK HERE if you missed that video. #blessedbycards

I decided to use another piece of the Gorgeous Grape CS for my card base. I used the star stamp to create a background on the 4 x 5¼ white panel using Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry and Highland Heather inks. I again added a bit of Gorgeous Grape ink to the 3 x4 white panel before stamping the feet and greeting. This panel is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a ribbon or bling to finish off your project.

Project Measurements and Supplies

Gorgeous Grape CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 3 x 4, 4 x 5¼, 2 x 3
Bewitching Bundle
Wisteria Wishes Stamp Set
Gorgeous Grape Ink
Stampin’ Blend Markers-Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate
Crushed Curry Ink
Granny Apple Green Ink
Highland Heather Ink
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Sponge Dauber

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Boo! Halloween Fun!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / August 3, 2022 / Bewitching Bundle, Halloween

This week I am sharing more Halloween fun with the Bewitching Bundle! #blessedbycards CLICK HERE if you missed yesterday’s post. Today I began this card with a Gorgeous Grape card base and added a bit of Gorgeous Grape sponging around my Basic White panel using a sponge dauber. I used a different hat and only used Stampin’ Dimensionals to pop up the hat. Enjoy!!!!

**Bewitching Bundle #159857 $30**
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Project Measurements and Supplies

Gorgeous Grape CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 3 x 4, 3 x3
Bewitching Bundle
Stampin’ Blend Markers-Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Highland Heather
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Sponge Dauber

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Bewitching Bundle-Gingham Cottage

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / August 2, 2022 / Bewitching Bundle, Halloween

I hope you have had a chance to check out the new Gingham Cottage Designer Series paper in the July-December 2022 Holiday catalog #151651. It has some amazing colors and this 12 x 12 pack of paper has 48 sheets. The orange patterned design is perfect for today’s Halloween card which also features the new Bewitching Bundle #159857 #blessedbycards

I began with a Basic Black card base and added a layer of the Gingham Cottage DSP. I stamped the witches feet with Memento Black ink and colored with Stampin’ Blend markers, Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green. The hat is also stamped in black on a scrap of Granny Apple Green CS and punch using the Witch Hat Builder punch. I used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach it.

The sweet little stars are also on the punch, so I used a piece of scrap Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green CS and attached to white panel. The stinkin’ cute spider, although I really hate spiders, adds the perfect touch to this fun, and semi-spooky card. I attached the Basic White panel to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

This is just one of the cute Halloween sets available in the July-December catalog. Check them out, Collect them all. I am sure your kids, grandkids and neighbors will love getting a card from you.

Project Measurements and Supplies

Basic Black CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Gingham Cottage DSP- 4 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 3 x 4, 4 x 5¼
Granny Apple Green CS-3 x 3
Pumpkin Pie CS-scrap for stars
Bewitching Bundle
Stampin’ Blend Markers-Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Bokeh Technique-Make It Monday #68

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Make it Monday Videos / August 1, 2022

Today I am excited to share with you the Bokeh Technique so you can create a fun background for your next card. Bokeh actually means the visual quality of the out-of-focus areas of a photographic image, especially as rendered by a particular lens. I created my background using Cajun Craze, Crushed Curry and Pear Pizzazz inks. You will also need a sponge dauber and some Basic White Craft ink.

make it monday #68 instruction sheet

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Wisdom of the Heart-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 31, 2022

Psalm 90:12-13 reminds us that we must gain the wisdom of the heart. God does not want us to focus on material things, He wants us to know that our true value. He wants us to see through His eye so we can be the man or woman He created us to be. This is hard because we can often be consumed with vanity and personal possessions, power, wealth etc. But God does not want us to be of this world, He wants us to store up those things of heaven. To do this we must remain open to God’s voice.

Let us all reflect today on our personal struggle with greed and material possession.
The Lord wants to give us so much more. We all know that happiness that can be bought is only temporary.

Jesus offers us hope. When we prioritize the things that we have and focus on our life with Christ, we will find happiness. I guess we really need to ask ourselves this question, how can I help bring happiness to others using the gifts and things I already have?

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Sweet Candy Canes-Favorite Things Friday

Christmas 2022, Favorite Things Friday / July 29, 2022

Christmas in July, now that is one of my favorite things, well, Christmas anytime really! I have to say it is a bit weird thinking of Christmas when it is so hot outside, but I guess that is the way it must be every December in Hawaii. I much prefer the four seasons.

Today I thought we could take a little trip down candy cane lane as my card showcases the Sweet Candy Canes bundle featured i the July-December 2022 holiday catalog. This really is a sweet bundle and when you add this to your cart you get a free SALE-a-bration product.

I began with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Real Red. I then cut a piece of the Sweetest Christmas DSP to layer on the left side of my card. The candy canes are stamped in Real Red and the Tis the Season in Night of Navy. Tis the season is from Christmas to Remember that is featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

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Christmas Pinecones and Metallic Rose

Christmas 2022 / July 28, 2022

I can’t believe I forgot to post a card yesterday. I am not sure what I was thinking. So today, Thursday I am happy to bring you another Christmas in July card. Today’s card features a returning stamp set and dies from last year’s holiday catalog, Christmas to Remember and Christmas Pinecone Dies.

I created this card using a Night of Navy card base and used the Christmas Pinecones dies and a piece of the Rose Gold Metallic Specialty paper. If you missed this fabulous paper, it is pictured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog on page 139 and it is perfect for adding that special touch to your holiday cards.

For the tag, I heat embossed the greeting using White Embossing powder and punched using the Label Me Lovely Punch. The detailed pinecones are cut using Early Espresso cardstock. I hope you enjoyed this special Christmas in July edition and that it inspires you to create something beautiful to share with others.

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Project Measurements and Supplies

Night of Navy CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Rose Gold Metallic Specialty Paper- 4 x 5¼
Night of Navy CS-3×3
Early Espresso CS-3×4
Christmas to Remember
Christmas Pinecone Dies
White Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Versa Mark
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue Stampin’ Dimensionals

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Jolly Jingle-Christmas in July

Christmas 2022 / July 26, 2022

Hey all I am trying to get in the holiday spirit for my Christmas in July event coming up this Friday, so I thought I would post a few cards this week to get us all out of this hot and humid weather and thinking snow, snow, snow! OK, that is going to be a real stretch given how incredibly hot it is these days, but a girl can dream!

Today’s card features the Jingle, Jingle, Jingle stamp set featured in the July-December mini catalog. It is featured on page 26! Right now you can still earn product from the SALE-a-brations! catalog, so add this cute set to your card and a few more goodies and you are there! Don’t forget to use our Host code and earn more rewards! Current host code is 9FZ3JJVB.

Project Measurements and Supplies

Jingle, Jingle,Jingle-Jolly Jingle
Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Basic White CS- 3 ¾ x 5
Real Red CS- 4x 5¼
Jingle, Jingle, Jingle Stamp Set
Real Red Ink
Memento Black Ink
Deckled Rectangle Dies
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Blend Combo-Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, Orange
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

This is a fun set and I am sure it will get you in the mood for the Holidays! If you live in the St. Louis area and want to join in the fun at our Christmas In July event scheduled for this Friday July 29th, CLICK HERE. Space is limited, but there are a few spots available.

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Watercolor Backgrounds-Make It Monday #67

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Make it Monday Videos, Summer Fun, Thank You, Thinking of You / July 25, 2022

Hey all, I am so excited to share how you can create your own watercolor backgrounds to create some fabulous cards. All you need is an acrylic block (size of your choice), some Stampin’ Up! inks or refills, a water painter, watercolor paper and of course stamps of your choice.

Make it Monday #67 watercolor background

This is a real fun technique and although I am not very good at it (yet), but I hope to experiment with a variety of different colors. I hope you will go crazy and create something beautiful.

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There are still a few spaces left for our Christmas in July celebration. CLICK HERE for more information and to register!

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Cheerful Kittens-Favorite Things Friday

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards / July 22, 2022

Hey all it is time for another Favorite Things Friday and while crafting is always my favorite thing, so are kittens. I am excited to share this sweet little kitten in honor of my daughter’s new kitten Evie. Evie was adopted a few weeks ago and I am looking forward to meeting her soon. If you don’t recognize this bundle it is in the 2022-2023 annual catalog on page 35, Cheerful Basket.

This is a perfect set to add to your collection and remember it is still SALE-a-bration time, so add a package of cardstock, a stamp pad or a package of bling and you qualify for a FREE SALE-a-bration set!

Project Supplies and Measurements

Basic White CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 3¾ x 5
Real Red CS- 4 x 5¼
Smoky Slate CS- 2×2
Crumb Cake CS-3×3
Memento Black Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Cheerful Basket Bundle
Stampin’ Blend Combo-Real Red
Stampin’ Blend Combo-Granny Apple Gree
Sponge Daubers
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals (optional)

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Hang In There!

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Boo! Halloween Fun!

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Bewitching Bundle-Gingham Cottage

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Bokeh Technique-Make It Monday #68

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Wisdom of the Heart-Sunday Wisdom

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Sweet Candy Canes-Favorite Things Friday

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Christmas Pinecones and Metallic Rose

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Jolly Jingle-Christmas in July

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Watercolor Backgrounds-Make It Monday #67

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Cheerful Kittens-Favorite Things Friday

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