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Angel Blessings-Favorite Things Friday #1

Happy Friday! Today I thought I would share a quick video on two of my favorite things, angels and clean and simple stamping! This card is simple, yet elegant and it goes together so quickly. Of course the Stamparatus will make it even quicker. I hope you enjoy!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock – 5½ x 8½ (card), 3 ¾ x 5, 2½ x 2½ (greeting)  
  • Night of Navy Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, ½ x 2½ strip (optional)
  • Angels of Peace Stamp Set
  • Night of Navy Ink
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Label Me Fancy Punch

I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple stamping project. If you live in the United States and do not have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would be happy to assist you will all your crafting desires!

Perhaps you would like to add this set to your list of favorite things! It is featured on page 42 in the mini catalog. Go ahead, create something beautiful and bless someone with your creation!

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

Angel Blessings
156365 $21
Stamparatus
146276$ 49
Night of Navy
147110 $7.50
Night of Navy
100867 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Label Me Fancy
151297 $18
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Adhesive
152813 $8

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A Touch of Fall-Gorgeous Leaves

Yesterday’s blog hop really got me in mood for fall so I thought I would share another card that I created using the Gorgeous Leaves Bundle. I really like the look of Cajun Craze with a splash of Garden Green. Here I also added a bit of Old Olive. Again the Blessed sentiment is from the Festive and Bright Bundle.

I know, I know, I have used this greeting twice in a row and have totally neglected the images from this bundle. Next week, I plan to showcase a card of two using images in Festive and Bright! Stay tuned…….

Card Front

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Cajun Craze Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card), ¾ x 5 ½
  • Garden Green Cardstock- 4-1/8  x 5-3/8, ½ x 2-7/8  
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock- cut (2) 4 x 5 ¼, 2 x3
  • Gorgeous Leaves Bundle
  • Festive and Bright Stamp Set
  • Garden Green Ink
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • Metallic Gold Pearl
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score 8½ x 5½ Cajun Craze cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Layer the Garden Green panel to the card front.
  • Stamp the leaves in Garden Green, Old Olive and Cajun Craze randomly on the Very Vanilla panel.  Add some dots in Cajun Craze ink and attach to the card front.
  • Layer the Cajun Craze strip across the lower portion of the card front.
  • Stamp the Blessed greeting from Festive and Bright in Cajun Craze ink and punch out using the Everyday Label punch.
  • Add the strip of Garden Green behind the greeting and attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Add two Gold Metallic Pearls to the greeting.
  • Add the second 4 x 5¼ very vanilla panel to the inside and decorate as desired.
Inside Card

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

Gorgeous Leaves
158609 $44
Festive and Bright
158536 $21
Everyday Label
144668 $18
Metallic Pearls
146282 $7
Cajun Craze 119684 $8.75
Cajun Craze
147085 $7.50
Garden Green
102584 $8.75
Garden Green
147089 $7.50
Old Olive
147090 $7.50
Very Vanilla
101650 $9.75
Adhesive
152813 $8
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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Gorgeous Leaves-Inking Royal Blog Hop

I am so glad you decided to join me for another Weekly Wednesday video. You are in for a double treat, as today I am also participating in the Inking Royal Leaves and Trees blog hop.

As a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator I was able to pre-order the Gorgeous Leave bundle, what a perk! And I am so glad I did because now I have an excuse to show you some of these wonderful intricate leaves. As if I needed an excuse to purchase another set! LOL

So without further delay……….
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s August Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects. This month’s projects feature leaves and trees, so you are likely to find lots of inspiration for Autumn. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Early Espresso Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card)
Early Espresso Cardstock- 4 x 5 (intricate leaves)
Early Espresso Cardstock- ½ x 4  
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Basic White Cardstock- 1¼ x 3¼ (greeting)
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5 (leaves)
Cajun Craze Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Beauty of the Earth DSP- 3 x 4
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Pumpkin Pie Ink
Old Olive Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Cajun Craze Ink
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

I hope you will join me next week for another Weekly Wednesday video. If you like these, check out my Make it Monday video series. Come back anytime for daily crafting inspirations!

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

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
  3. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  4. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  5. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  6. Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
  7. Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
  8. Lisa Graham at Lisa’s Little Ink Spots
  9. Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
  10. Joanne Brown at The Inky Dragon
  11. Candy Ford at Stamp Candy
Gorgeous Leaves
158609 $44
Festive and Bright
156566 $46.75
Early Espresso
119686 $8.75
Early Espresso
147114 $7.50
Cajun Craze
119684 $8.75
Cajun Craze
147085 $7.50
Old Olive
147090 $7.50
Pumpkin Pie
147086 $7.50
Stampin’ Cut & Emboss 149653 $120
Stitched Rectangles
151820 $35
Beauty of the Earth
155841 $11.50
Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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A Penguin Christmas and Sale-A-Bration Paper

The weather outside is a bit frightful, hot and humid! And while a fire would not be delightful, I thought what better time to show off the Peaceful Prints 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper featured on page 8 in the Sale-A-Bration brochure.

Yes, you can get this paper for FREE with a $50 purchase now through the end of September. Once you place your order, you will be well on your way to getting those adorable Christmas cards finished early!

The cute little penguins are available in the mini catalog and are featured on page 33. It is a stinkin cute bundle and I am sure you will have a blast punching out these little guys for your 2021 Holiday greeting cards.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Crumb Cake Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card)
  • Basic White Cardstock- 2½ x 3½   (penguins and hats)  
  • Peaceful Prints DSP- 2 ¼ x 3-7/8
  • Basic Black Cardtock-2 -3/8 x 4, 2¼ x 3½ (penguins)
  • Pumpkin Pie Cardstock-1 x 2½
  • Penguin Place Bundle
  • Evergreen Elegance Stamp Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Pumpkin Pie Ink
  • Real Red Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Mini Glue Dots

Directions

  • Score 8½ x 5½ Crumb Cake cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Layer the Peaceful Prints DSP panel to the Basic Black panel and attach to card front.
  • Use the Penguin Punch to punch the bodies in white and black cardstock.
  • Stamp eyes and nose on penguins.
  • Punch penguin feet from Pumpkin Pie cardstock and attach to penguins with glue dots.
  • Stamp greeting from Evergreen Elegance in Memento Black ink.
  • Decorate inside as desired.

I hope you enjoy these cute little Christmas friends and you are inspired to begin thinking about your Holiday cards, after all there are only 130 days til Christmas! Happy Stampin!

There is still time to join my team and get a free bundle in your starter kit! This special sign up deal is only valid through September 30, that is in 15 short days! Now is the time to get a discount on all your stamping toys! Whatever are you waiting for? Christmas? LOL

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

Penguin Place
156789 $31.50
Peaceful Prints
156628 Free w/$50
Basic Black
121045 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Memento Black
132708 $6
Real Red
147084 $7.50
Pumpkin Pie
147086 $7.50
Pumpkin PIe
105117 $8.75
Crumb Cake
120953 $8.75
Adhesive
152813 $8
Evergreen Elegance
153313 $22
Mini Glue Dots
103683 $5.25

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3 Easy Wild Roses Cards-Make It Monday #20

Hey there it is time again for another Make it Monday video tutorial. I hope you had a blessed weekend. I have had so much fun playing with the Wild Roses background stamp. If you missed last weeks Make it Monday #19, I shared how this stamp using Heat Emboss technique. Click here or search the categories for Make it Monday.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies and Directions

Card #1-Gorgeous Grape
Basic White Cardstock- 5 ½ x 8 ½ (card), 4¼ x 5½ -After stamping cut to 4 x 5 ¼
Basic White Cardstock- 1 ½ x 3 (greeting)
Gorgeous Grape  Ink
Color and Contour Bundle

Card #2-Pacific Point Blue
Basic White Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card),
Basic White Cardstock- 4¼ x 5½ -After stamping cut to 4 x 5 ¼
Trim one side of stamped panel using Paper Snips
Biggest Wish Stamp Set
Pacific Point Ink
Wink of Sella

Card #3-Poppy Parade
Poppy Parade Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card),
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x  5¼  
Basic White Cardstock- 4¼ x 5½ -After stamping cut to 2-7/8 x 4
Basic Black Cardtock-3 x 4 1/8
Biggest Wish Stamp
Memento Black Ink
Poppy Parade Ink

I hope you enjoyed today’s video. Stop back by this week for more card and video inspiration. The monthly Inking Royal blog hop is Wednesday.

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

Color and Contour
158356 $50.25
Biggest Wish
155052 $17
Gorgeous Grape
147099 $7.50
Pacific Point
147098 $7.50
Memento Black
132708 $6
Poppy Parade
147050 $7.50
Poppy Parade
119793 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Basic Black
121045 $8.75
Adhesive
152813 $8
Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Paper Snips
103579 $10
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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Blessed Are Those Who Believe-Sunday Wisdom

Mary certainly was a women of great faith and trust. Elizabeth praises her because of her belief and her courage to live in truth. Did you notice how Mary responds? She passes along the praise and gives glory to God.

There is no false humility in Mary’s prayer. It is the true humility of knowing that all that is being accomplished in her is being accomplished by God. She not only accepts the greatness of her mission, but she accepts it fully, joyfully and without hesitation.

It is much like the line in today’s gospel, “The hungry he fills with good things while the rich are sent empty away.” We have come to understand that the hungry are those who are aware that they can do nothing by themselves and that everything is a gift from God. The rich would be those who think they have it all when in reality, they have nothing that lasts.

Let us choose then to put our trust in the Lord and to do His will l joyfully and fearlessly, giving all glory to the one who created us. I pray that you have a blessed week!

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

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Want to Join the Fun?

Do You Love Paper-crafting?

It doesn’t matter if stamping is just a hobby for you or if you are looking to share your love of creating with others, now is the time to join my team.

Not only will you get an amazing discount on all your stamping toys, but you will also become a member of an amazing and fun community of stampers.

We all share the same love and are really just here to help one another create and share what we love.

During Sale-a-bration, in addition to your already amazing starter kit of $125 in product of your choice, you also get to pick out a FREE bundle (12 to choose from Click Here for PDF). That makes the total value of the starter kit over $180, for just $99. Now how sweet is that!!!!

Because a Shopping Spree is FUN!

If you are like me and your “wish list” is more than $99, the best stampin’ deal is to purchase the Demonstrator Starter Kit! You can select whatever products you want.

Here is just some of what you get……

  • $125 in catalog products of your choice (You pick whatever you want)
  • FREE Paper Pumpkin Kit
  • FREE Shipping on this kit
  • All Current Catalogs
  • Business Supplies for those who want to start a business

And All This is only $99! You will enjoy…….

  • 20-25% discount on future purchases
  • Private fun with my Facebook community, where you will find:
  • a fun and loving  and sometimes crazy community of crafters
  • Challenges and free tutorials
  • Stamping challenges – just need to participate for chance to win prizes
  • Monthly virtual team meetings
  • Early access to new products & new catalogs
  • Business training & support (for those who want it-absolutely no pressure to sell)
  • Opportunity to share your love of crafting with others and/or build a part-time or full-time business—-if you so desire.  I am happy to help with whatever you need!
  • Fun, Fun, and more fun!!!!

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

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Delicate Dahlias-Sale-A-Bration Set!

I am excited to share this sweet card with you today because you can earn this set FREE with a qualifying $100 order. It is part of the Sale-a-Bration event! Creating quick and easy cards with this set is a snap.

Here is the Sympathy card I created! Just think of all the possibilities for this sweet floral image….birthday, anniversaries, thank you cards, the list goes on and on.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock – 5½ x 8½, 3 x 4
  • Basic White Cardstock- 2-7/8 x 3-7/8, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Highland Heather Cardstock-4 x 5¼
  • Delicate Dahlias-Sale-A-Bration Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

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

Delicate Dahlias
Free w/$100 order
Gorgeous Grape
146987 $8.75
Highland Heather
146986 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Gorgeous Grape
147099 $8.75
Memento Black
132708 $6
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Glue Dots-Color & Contour!

Yesterday I shared a video tutorial of some tips and ways to use Stampin’ Up!’s Mini Glue dots. Click here if you missed that video. As promised, here are the details on the second card I created using the Color and Contour Bundle. Sometimes those quick and easy cards are the best.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ ,
  • Color and Contour Stamp Set
  • Take Your Pick Tool
  • Misty Moonlight Ink
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Misty Moonlight Ribbon

Directions

  • Stamp Misty Moonlight Flowers and greeting on Basic White cardstock using Misty Moonlight ink.
  • Attach ribbon to white cardstock using Mini Glue Dots as shown in the video.
  • Attach white layer to card front.

There you have a super simple greeting card in a matter of minutes. The Mini Glue Dots certainly speed up the process of adding ribbon to any project.

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

Color and Contour Set
154994 $21
Take Your Pick Tool
144107 $10
Misty Moonlight CS
153081 $8.75
Misty Moonlight Ink
153118 $7.50
Mini Glue Dots
103683 $5.25

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Easy Glue Dot Tips-Weekly Wednesday #1

Today I am excited to share with you 6 easy tips for using Stampin’ Up!’s Mini Glue Dots in my first Weekly Wednesday Tutorial. For the first card I used the Jar of Flowers stamp set. See supply list and details below.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Pale Papaya Cardstock – 5½ x 8½, 3¼ 4¼  
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3 x 4, 3 x 3, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Jar of Flowers set
  • Jar Punch
  • Welcoming Window (greeting)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Blender Pens
  • Mini Glue Dots
  • Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Picture This Dies
  • Misty Moonlight
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score 8½ x 5½ Pale Papaya cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Layer 4 x 5¼ Just Jade to card front.
  • Stamp jar image and greeting in Memento Black on 3×3 piece of white cardstock.
  • Punch jar with coordinating punch and greeting with the Rectangular Postage Punch.
  • Stamp floral image on 3 x 4  white panel and apply color using watercolor pencils.  Use Blender Pens to smooth out color.
  • Use Mini Glue Dots and Stampin’ Dimensinals to attach images as shown in video tutorial.
  • Decorate the inside as desired

I hope you enjoy this tutorial. Stop back tomorrow for more details on the Color and Contour card.

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

Jar of Flowers
152515 $23
Jar Punch
152703 $18
Welcoming Window158237 $22
Mini Glue Dots
103683 $5.25
Mini Dimensionals
144108 $4
Pale Papaya
155668 $8.75
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Rectangular Postage Stamp #152709 $18
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Blender Pens
102845 $12
Adhesive
152813 $8

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