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God Has A Bigger Plan-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom /

God wants us to see beyond ourselves, our everyday needs, wants and desires to see the bigger plan.  Have you ever noticed in the gospels when the Pharisees or the High Priests try to trick Jesus, he just redirect them.

I think it is natural for us to think same and see only our personal wants, but God wants more for us. Marriage is not about always doing what is right or wrong; it is an act of faithful and self-giving love.  For the beginning God put together a man and a woman who were obviously both in need of grace.

There is hope for us. We don’t have to always get it right, we just have to allow the light of Christ to shine through our everyday, ordinary, and imperfect love.  There will be times of struggle and doubt, but God always wants to lift our eyes to the greatness of his bigger plan.

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

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World Card Making Day Card Challenge

2 Comments / Card Challenges /

Hey all Happy World Card Making Day. If you recall last month I issued a card challenge and am excited to share with you today a few of those entries. Here is the card challenge design….

Thanks to all who attended the Cards and Cocktails yesterday to celebrate World Card Making Day! It was so much fun to gather in person with you all. Many, many thanks to everyone who entered. You are all so creative!

Stay tuned for another card challenge coming soon!

Congratulations to Sarah Condit who was chosen at random to receive a free stamp set. I hope these cards inspire you to create something beautiful today, after all it is World Card Making Day 2021!

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

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Fall Squirrel Fun-Favorite Things Friday!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards /

Well, if you know me then you are not surprised that Fall is one of my favorite things. I love the changing of all seasons, but nothing beats the beautiful colors God creates in the turning of all the leaves. Today’s card showcases the cute little squirrels in the Nuts about Squirrels set featured in the July-December 2021 mini catalog. I stamped the greetings and the outline of Mr. Squirrel in Early Espresso ink.

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Cherry Cobbler. The acorns are stamped with Crumb Cake and Gray Granite and the squirrel is colored in with the Watercolor Pencils.

I do hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and watching these cute little critters gather acorns for the winter.

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

Nuts About Squirrels
156475 $17
Crumb Cake
147116 $7.50
Crumb Cake CS
120953 $8.75
Cherry Cobbler
119685 $8.75
Early Espresso
147114 $7.50
Gray Granite
147118 $7.50
Basic White
159276
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Stampin Adhesive
152813 $8
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Good-Bye Sweet Delicate Dahlias!

Just Because Cards, Sale-a-Bration /

Well my friends, today is the absolute last day for you to order anything from the Sale-a-brations brochure, as the sale ends tonight at midnight (MT). If you enjoyed yesterday’s video, you are going to love our card for today. I am featuring the Delicate Dahlias for the last time. Boo hoo! Really going to miss this stamp set.

Similar to one of the Bermuda Bay cards from yesterday, I stamped the detailed outline dahlia in VersaMark Ink and added some black embossing powder, used the heat tool to emboss and used the Water Painters to add a bit of Polished Pink color. I used my Paper Snips and yes, I fussy cut the Dahlia.

I began with a Polished Pink card base and added a layer of Basic Black and Basic White. I popped up the Dahlia with some Stampin’ Dimensionals and added a few Matte Black Dots. The greeting is from the In Your Words stamp set.

Don’t forget if you want any of the FREE products in the Sale-a-Bration brochure, today is the LAST day. Our host code is: HXMHZWQX

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

Delicate Dahlias
156601
In Your Words
156619
Polished Pink
155710 $8.75
Polished Pink
155712 $7.50
Basic Black
121045
Memento Black
132708 $6
Basic White
159276
Water Painters
151298 $12
Matte Black Dots
154284 $7
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
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2 Cards and 4 Backgrounds-Delicate Dahlias-Weekly Wed #8

2 Comments / Just Because Cards, Weekly Wednesday Videos /

It is time again for another Weekly Wednesday tutorial and I am excited to share 4 amazing backgrounds and 2 cards that I created with the Delicate Dahlias stamp set. I have really enjoyed creating with this set and am sad to see it go. That’s right folks it is retiring tomorrow.

So if you want to add this gorgeous set to your crafting stash, today is the day to place that order. Our host code is: HXMHZWQX


Tomorrow, Thursday September 30th is the end of our Sale-a-Bration event, so if you want to take advantage of the remaining free sets, or if you want to join my team and earn an additional Bundle FREE, you need to sign up before midnight MT on 9/30/21!

Click Here to learn more about the benefits joining my team and becoming a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator!

Free Tutorial Instruction Sheet

Weekly Wed #8 PDF

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

Delicate Dahlias
156601
Peaceful Moments
151595 $21
Bermuda Bay
147096 $7.50
Bermuda Bay
131197 $8.75
Basic Black
121045 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Polished Pink
155712 $7.50
Pale Papaya
155670 $7.50
Misty Moonlight
153118 $7.50
Gorgeous Grape
147099 $7.50
Highland Heather
147103 $7.50
Smoky Slate
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Crumb Cake
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Gorgeous Leaves
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It’s A Birthday Party!

Happy Birthday /

If you did not get these stinkin’ cute sheep, there is still time, but only 3 more days! Our Sale-a-bration event is coming to a close, so if you want to party with these adorable sheep from the Counting Sheep stamp set and the Sheep Dies, be sure to place your order before this Friday!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Pacific Point CS- 5 ½ x 8 ½ (card base)
  • Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼ (3)
  • Soft Suede CS-1½ x 3¼  
  • Pacific Point 2 x 3
  • Peaceful Moments Stamp Set
  • Counting Sheep Stamp Set
  • Sheep Dies
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Soft Suede Ink
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Blending Brushes
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Blender Pens
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine

Directions

  • Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Use Blending Brushes to apply Balmy Blue ink for the sky and Soft Suede ink for the ground on 4 x 5¼ piece of White CS.      
  • Use Memento Black ink to stamp sheep and birthday hats on White CS and crop w/coordinating dies.
  • Use watercolor pencils and blender pens to apply ink to sheep and party hats.
  • Crop fence with Soft Suede CS and balloons from Pacific Point CS. Attach fence, sheep, balloons and party hats to White CS with sky and ground as shown in image above.
  • Stamp greeting and attach to card front.
  • Add 4 x 5 ¼ White CS to inside and decorate as desired.

I hope these little guys brighten your day. It is good to be reminded that no matter how old we are, we are never too old for a fun birthday card! I hope you create something beautiful today!

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

Counting Sheep
156591
Sheep Dies
156600
Peaceful Moments
151595 $21
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Blender Pens
102845 $12
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Memento Black
132708 $6
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss 149653 $120
Pacific Point
111350 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Soft Suede
115318 $8.75
Soft Suede
147115 $7.50
Balmy Blue
147105 $7.50
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14 Simple Cards-Make It Monday #26

Christmas 2021, Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas /

Hello my friends I am back again with another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am going to share with you how to create 14 simple cards using a single piece of Designer Series Paper. I have chosen the black and red checked pattern from the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper Pack. Sadly this is the last week for you to be able to get this paper as our Sale-a-bration event ends this Thursday September 30th!

14 Cards – 12 x 12 One Sheet Wonder (OSW)

Free PDF Instruction Sheet

Make it Monday #26
12 x 12 Cutting Template

Creating a variety of cards using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique is not only easy but great therapy! Choose your favorite 12 x 12 piece of DSP, stamp set or bundle and start creating today! Card #5 details can be found on blog post Peaceful Christmas-Favorite Things Friday 9-24-21

Our Hostess code for this month is: HXMHZWQX

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

Perfectly Plaid
158335 $17
Sweet Ice Cream
158224 $17
Playful Alphabet Dies 152706 #34
Layering Circle Dies 151770 $35
Festive and Bright Bundle #156566 $46.75
Peaceful Deer Bundle 156391 $36
Cherry Cobbler
119685 $8.75
Shaded Spruce
146981 $8.75
Crumb Cake
120953 $8.75
Basic Black
121045
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Memento Black
132708 $6
Old Olive
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Cinnamon Cider
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Peaceful Christmas-Favorite Things Friday

Christmas 2021, Sale-a-Bration /

Well friends, it is Friday again and one of my favorite things next to Fridays would have to be the Peaceful Prints Designer Series Paper that is featured in the August-September Sale-a-bration brochure. It is just one of the amazing paper packs that you can get free with a $50 order. But hurry, this offer is only available through September 30th.

Here is a clean and simple Christmas card I created using the Peaceful Prints paper and the Evergreen Elegance stamp set.

This paper pack is so versatile and some of the images can be cut out with the punch that comes in the Peaceful Deer Bundle. Here is a closer look! I just love the coordination of this bundle. And those trees are the perfect size for any holiday scene.

Supplies

  • Cherry Cobbler CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Basic Black CS-3¼ x 4¼
  • Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼
  • Peaceful Prints DSP- 3 x 4
  • Evergreen Elegance Stamp Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Attach 3 x 4 piece of Peaceful Prints DSP to Black CS panel and attach to front of card front. 
  • Stamp Merry Christmas from Evergreen Elegance in Memento Black ink.
  • Add 4 x 5¼ White CS to inside and decorate as desired.

Have fun playing with this fabulous paper. I know you will create something beautiful.

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

Peaceful Prints DSP
156628 FREE w/ $50 order
Peaceful Deer Bundle
156391 $36
Cherry Cobbler CS
119685 $8.75
Cherry Cobbler Ink
147083 $7.50
Basic Black CS
121045 $8.75
Memento Black
132708 $6
Evergreen Elegance
153313 $22
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Beauty of Friendship Colorful Trees

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards /

The weather here in St. Louis is finally starting to cool off and it is beginning to feel like Fall. Soon the trees will be turning a lovely color of yellow, red and orange.

In today’s card I tried to capture a bit of those Fall colors using with one of the tree stamps from the Beauty of Friendship bundle. I used Garden Green, Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze. I hope this gets you in the mood for a bond fire and Smores.

I know Thanksgiving is a few months away, but I could not resist using the Happy Thanksgiving Dies from the Word Wishes Dies!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Cajun Craze CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Garden Green CS-3-3/8 x 4-7/8
  • Basic White CS- 3¼ x 4¾, 4 x 5¼
  • Soft Suede CS- 3 x 4
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Crushed Curry Ink
  • Pumpkin Pie Ink
  • Garden Green Ink
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • Beauty of Friendship Bundle
  • Word Wishes Dies
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Stamp four trees in Early Espresso Ink on White CS.  With solid leaves image, stamp all trees in Garden Green and add accent leaves image in Crushed Curry, Pumpkin Pie and Cajun Craze ink.
  • Attach the tree layer to the Garden Green CS and then add to Cajun Craze card front.
  • Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Word Wishes Dies to crop Happy Thanksgiving with Soft Suede CS & attach to card front.
  • Decorate inside as desired.

There is still time to join my team and get an additional bundle of your choice in your starter kit! Click Here for more reasons to join!

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

Word Wishes
149629 $36
Beauty of Friendship
155834 $52
Cajun Craze
119684 $8.75
Cajun Craze
147085 $7.50
Garden Green
102584 $8.75
Garden Green
147089 $7.50
Early Espresso
147114 $7.50
Crushed Curry
147087 $7.50
Pumpkin Pie
147086 $7.50
White CS
159276 $9.75
Soft Suede
115318 $8.75
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
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Counting Sheep -Weekly Wednesday #7

Happy Birthday, Weekly Wednesday Videos /

Well, it is hump day and time for another Weekly Wednesday video. Today we are counting sheep with a fun card that features the Sale-A-Bration set Counting Sheep and the Sheep Dies. These two products are only available until September 30th. Now is a good time to stock up on supplies needed to create those Christmas cards and what is better than free product.

These adorable sheep were colored with the watercolor pencils and the blender pens! Have fun creating!

Supplies and Instructions-Free PDF download

Weekly Wed #7

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

151490 $21
Counting Sheep
156591
Pear Pizzazz
131201 $8.75
Pear Pizzazz
147104 $7.50
Black CS
121045 $8.75
White CS
159276 $9.75
Crumb Cake
120953 $8.75
Soft Suede
147115 $7.50
Sheep Dies
156600
Stampin Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Daffodil Delight
119683 $8.75
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Blending Brushes
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