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Peek-a-Boo! Penguin Playmates

I know, I know, it is still 137 days until Christmas, but I just could not wait to share this stinkin’ cute card and the fun Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper. Plus, I had to show this to you because you can only get this paper FREE until September 30th.

This adorable paper is pictured on page 4 of the Sale-A-Bration brochure! I created this card the circles from the new Picture This Dies on page 164 in the 2021-2022 annual catalog. It was super simple. Just use the dies to crop the circles from Fresh Freesia cardstock and from the Penguin Playmates DSP, cut whatever cute adorable playmate you want to peek through the circles of your card.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Fresh Freesia Cardstock – 5½ x 8½, 3¾ x 5
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Peaceful Deer Bundle
Penguin Playmate Designer Series Paper
Peaceful Moment
Picture This Dies
Misty Moonlight
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

I used my paper snips to cut out these cute playmates and attached them to a piece of white cardstock and then attached the circles on top. I stamped the greeting from Peaceful Deer in Misty Moonlight ink in one of the circles and attached the layer to my card using Stampin’ Dimensionals!

This paper pack can be yours with a $50 order, but hurry it must be placed before September 30th. Don’t forget to use the host code and earn even more free products! Current Host code: YQD3SJ9Y

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Emboss Resist-Make It Monday #19

Make it Monday Videos / August 9, 2021

It is time again for another Make It Monday Tutorial. Today we are creating several cards using the Heat Emboss Resist Technique and the Wild Roses Background stamp pictured on page 118 in the 2021-2022 annual catalog.

Supplies

Wild Rose Background Stamp
Stamparatus
Mango Melody Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Label Me Fancy Punch
Versa Mark Ink
Black Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
Pacific Point Ink
Real Red Ink
Costal Cabana Ink
Mango Melody Ink
Memento Black Ink
Sponge Daubers

Heat Emboss Resist w/White Embossing Powder

Supplies

Wild Roses Background Stamp
Stamparatus
White Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
VersaMark Ink
Night of Navy Cardstock
Night of Navy Ink
Basic White Cardstock
Label Me Fancy Punch
Sponge Daubers

Supplies

Wild Roses Background Stamp
Stamparatus
Mango Melody Cardstock
Mango Melody Ink
Basic White Cardstock
Black Embossing Powder
Heat Tool
VersaMark Ink
Sponge Daubers
Label Me Fancy Punch
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals

This Emboss/Resist technique is really quite simple. I hope you will give it a try. It was a lot of fun experimenting with different colors. I think I like the black embossing powder the best! Which is your favorite?

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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I AM The Bread of Life-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / August 8, 2021

Amen, Amen I say to you I am the bread of life, whoever believes will have eternal life.

Sounds simple right? Well maybe not so much, for to know and love is to move through life with compassion and as Paul teaches us, there is no room for bitterness or malice, none. Love is kindness through compassion and must always include forgiveness.

Jesus taught us how to love by offering love, mercy and forgiveness to everyone. I have to admit sometimes this is so difficult. To forgive those who have hurt you is tough and may at times seem impossible, but if we are going to imitate Christ, we must first forgive. Without forgiveness our love is conditional.

Forgiveness typically brings more healing to the one forgiving, not the forgiven. Forgiveness is a choice and sometimes depending on the situation, the one being forgiven is totally unaware. We can forgive and be healed without coming face to face with the one who has hurt us. Forgiveness is the key to loving and living fully and compassionately. Don’t wait for someone to ask for forgiveness. Forgive anyway and move on. You will experience the healing power of God’s mercy!

Lord, teach me how to love with a love that always forgives.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Circle Fun with Textures and Frames

2 Comments / Sale-a-Bration, Thinking of You / August 7, 2021

Textures and Frames is just one of the many sets you can earn FREE during our August- September Sale-a-bration event. Sale-a-bration will run through September 30th. For every $50 you spend, earn a free set, pack of paper or die set. A free download of the SAB catalog is available on the side bar of this post, or if you are going mobile, it will most likely appear after the end of this post.

I guess you could say watching the Summer Olympics inspired this card. While these are not Olympic colors, I used four of the five new in-colors, Fresh Freesia, Pale Papaya, Polished Pink and Soft Succulent. I began with a Basic White card and added a layer of Polished Pink, followed by a 3 3/4 x 5 layer of white where I stamped the circles from the Textures and Frame set.

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, 3¾ x 5, 2 x 3
Polished Pink Cardstock -4 x 5¼, ½ x 5¼
Textures and Frames ( Sale-a-bration Set)
Peaceful Moments
Fresh Freesia Ink
Pale Papaya Ink
Polished Pink Ink
Soft Succulent Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

Then hardest part of this card will be cleaning your circle stamp in between colors. LOL The greeting is stamped in Soft Succulent and punched out with the Tailored Tag punch. TIP: The Shammy 147042 $8) cleans these stamps beautifully. Be sure you begin with a clean shammy. I hope you are crating and enjoying the Olympic games!

If you live in Missouri this weekend is the School Tax Holiday, click here for a list of tax free products. Orders must be placed before 11 p.m. on Sunday evening. Keep in mind that some local taxes may still be required depending on where you live, but hey it is still a great savings! Current Host code: YQD3SJ9Y

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Amazing You with Color and Contour

2 Comments / Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards / August 6, 2021

I just love playing with the Color and Contour Bundle in the annual 2021-2022 catalog. It is pictured on page 98. I started today’s card with a Basic White card base and layered it up with some Basic Black and Polished Pink cardstock.

I love this bundle and decided to go for all black stamping. I used the blending brushes to soften a piece of white cardstock with Polished Pink and Soft Succulent ink. I added a few dotted spatters with Memento Black and Polished Pink.

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), 3¾ x 5
Basic Black Cardstock- 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
Polished Pink Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
Color and Contour Bundle
Memento Black Ink
Polished Pink Ink
Soft Succulent
Stampin’ Blending Brushes
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

I hope you have fun playing with the Blending Brushes, they really help to create a soft background setting for any card. They come in a three pack, so you can dedicate one for light, medium and dark colors! Give them a try, you will not be disappointed!!!!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Nuts About Squirrels or Not!

Just Because Cards / August 5, 2021

I am super excited to share this cute squirrel set with you. I think baby squirrels are super cut, but boy are they annoying. I know they will chew through just about anything when they are hungry. I have have a plastic storage unit for my patio cushions to prove that one.

They are super curious critters too. Did you know that adult squirrels can consume about one and a half pounds of seeds and nuts each week, which is roughly the equivalent of their own body weight. No wonder my Dad has to fill his bird feeders so often. The Gray Squirrel stocks its winter pantry by burying up to 10,000 nuts each fall. Now, that is a lot of work!

My card today was much less involved. I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Cajun Craze followed by another layer of Crumb Cake and topped it off with a panel of Basic White.

Sadly there is not a die or punch for this set, so I fussy cut these little critters.

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 5 ½, 3 ¾ x 5
Cajun Craze Cardstock -4 x 5 ¼
Basic White Cardstock- 3 ½ x 4 ¾, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
Nuts About Squirrels Stamp Set
Memento Black Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Soft Suede Ink
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

I will definitely be reaching for this stamp set for more fun fall cards. If you like little critters or if you need a fun card to cheer someone up, this set is for you! Don’t forget to use the current host code so you can earn more free products!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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It’s Time to Sale-a-Brate!

Sales and Announcements / August 4, 2021

Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2021 Mini Catalog

The launch of the new mini catalog is underway! Click on the catalog images in the sidebar to download your free copy! Yesterday I was having some technical difficulties, so I hope it is all resolved today!

The July – December mini catalog is divided into suites of products, bundles and plenty of stand alone stamps and amazing embellishments Be sure to check out the catalog at a glance on pages 72-75. I love this section because no matter how many times I look through my catalog, I always seem to miss something. Trust me there is something here for everyone!

Sale-a-Bration Fall Is Here!

The FALL SALE-A-BRATION is going on now through September 30^th. Now you can earn fun stuff while shopping for those favorite Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas bundles. Here are just a few ways you can take advantage of this fall event.

Earn FREE stuff! Make a list and of course check it twice, because for every $50 you spend during this celebration event you can earn a FREE product for this special SAB (Sale-a-bration) catalog! All sales count, annual catalog, mini catalog, clearance items…well, you get the idea.

Be a Host Host a catalog party with your friends! Check out these samples made from host only sets.

SHOP BIG All qualifying purchases of $300 purchases are be eligible to get this host only set FREE.

JOIN MY TEAM! Become part of my Stampin’ Up! family and save even more. Today through September 30^th you can sign up for only $99 and get an additional bundle free.

Choose $125 worth of free product
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20% discount on all your stamping toys
Private Facebook community for daily inspirations and just plain fun!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Angels of Peace-Good People Kind Hearts

2 Comments / Christmas 2021 / August 3, 2021

We arrived safely home from our travels and it is back to work. And while work can be fun, it is not as exciting as the roll out of a new mini catalog. Yep! Today is the first day for the new July – December mini catalog. I know that is super confusing, since it is August, but I am sure you are familiar with shipping issues and delayed postal deliveries! Trust me this was worth the wait!

Here is a card I created using the Angels of Peace, a new set in the July-December mini catalog. It is pictured on page 42. I used the Ornate Layers Dies to border the angel with Very Vanilla cardstock. I cut a 2¼ x 3¾ piece of Very Vanilla to fit inside the frame and punched the greeting using the Label Me Fancy punch.

I stamped the angel in Memento Black ink and colored her with the pastel chalks. This was the first time I played with the new pastels and I love them. I used a combination of Q-tips and the Blender Pens to create color. The pastels pair perfectly with this angel set, giving it a soft glow of color.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Night of Navy Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card)
Very Vanilla Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
Angels of Peace Stamp Set
Ornate Layers Dies
Label Me Fancy Punch
Pastel Chalks
Night of Navy Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

If you love creating, want lots of things from the catalog or if you just want to make some new friends, now is the time to join my team. and get an extra bundle free!

Sign up now during Sale-A-Bration and choose an additional bundle to add to your starter kit. CLICK HERE for 5 reasons to join my team today!

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13 Tips for Stamparatus-Make it Monday #18

Make it Monday Videos / August 2, 2021

It’s a baker’s dozen full of tips for using the Stamparatus! I hope you find some of these tips helpful!

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Supplies

Stamparatus
Silicone Craft Sheet
Biggest Wish Stamp Set
Many Messages Stamp Set
Messages Dies
Real Red Ink
Memento Black Ink
Real Red Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Bitter Sweet

Just Because Cards / July 31, 2021

Saying good-bye can be bitter sweet. Yesterday we closed on my mother-in-law’s house in Perryopolis, PA. It was sad because we have a lot of great memories from our visits with her, but we are excited for the new young couple who will be moving in.

We are also blessed to still have mom with us because when we imaged selling her house we pictured her with the Lord, so for now, we plan to make many more memories with her. So sorry, but since Perryopolis is about a 10 hour drive, I did not create a card today.

Stop back on Monday for a Make it Monday tutorial!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Peek-a-Boo! Penguin Playmates

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Emboss Resist-Make It Monday #19

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I AM The Bread of Life-Sunday Wisdom

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Circle Fun with Textures and Frames

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Amazing You with Color and Contour

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Nuts About Squirrels or Not!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

It’s Time to Sale-a-Brate!

Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2021 Mini Catalog

Sale-a-Bration Fall Is Here!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Angels of Peace-Good People Kind Hearts

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13 Tips for Stamparatus-Make it Monday #18

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Bitter Sweet

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Renae's Stampin' Studio 8244 Glen Echo Drive St. Louis, MO 63121

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Stampin’ Up!’s July-December 2021 Mini Catalog

Sale-a-Bration Fall Is Here!

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

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

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