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Fancy Hand-Penned Thank You

I hope you have been enjoying the Hand-Penned Petals bundle and Designer Series Paper as much as I have. 

You still have a few more days to get this amazing paper pack 15% off.  Also if you want to earn the July Virtual Stamp Camp free, just place a $25 order using the host code: QAYK3PKS before midnight July 31st.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Garden Green Cardstock- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
  • Cinnamon Cider Cardstock- 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 3 x 5¾
  • Hand-Penned DSP- 4 x 5¼  
  • Basic White Cardstock- 2½ x 3½, 3 ½ x 3½, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Mint Macaron Cardstock- 2½ x 5¼
  • Hand-Penned Petals
  • Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  • Tasteful Textile Embossing Folder
  • Mint Macaron Ink
  • Garden Green Ink
  • Cinnamon Cider Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Garden Green cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Layer Cinnamon Cider and Hand-Penned DSP panels to card front.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Mint Macaron with Tasteful Textile Folder.
  • Crop two scalloped die edges in Cinnamon Cider cardstock and cut to measure 5 ½. Attach on both sides of the Mint Macaron panel and layer to the center of the card front.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine to crop white rectangle from the Stitched So Sweetly Dies.
  • Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink and attach to card front.
  • Stamp Hand-Penned flower in Memento Black Ink and stamp coordinating colors with stamps from bundle.
  • Crop the large flower using coordinating dies and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside and decorate the inside panel as desired.

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

Hand-Penned Bundle
155492 $46.75
Stitched So Sweetly
151690 $32
Tasteful Textile Folder
152718 $9
Garden Green
102584 $8.75
Cinnamon Cider
153078 $8.75
Mint Macaron
138337 $8.75
Mint Macaron
147106 $7.50
Cinnamon Cider
153114 $7.50
Garden Green
147089 $7.50
Memento Black
132708 $6

Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4
Stampin’ Seal
152813 $8
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120

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Oh Baby! Throw Back Thursday

We got some exciting news! My brother and sister in law that their only daughter is going to be a Mommy. How sweet is that? Congratulations Ally and Todd. Ally and Todd were married last October and they make the cutest couple.

I have a lot of baby stamps in my crafting collection and cannot wait to add the All For Baby Bundle on page 25 of the 2021-2022 annual catalog. Now I have a good excuse, right?

The card I created for Ally and Todd (hopefully they have received it in the mail by now) was created with a retired but favorite set, Something for Baby. We are so excited for Ally and Todd and cannot wait to celebrate the precious addition to our family.

Something For Baby Retired Stamp Set

Just for kicks and because after all it is Throw Back Thursday, I made a another baby card with the retired stamp set Moon Baby. No, I did not send Ally and Todd a second card. This one is clearly for a little girl, so for now, I hope you enjoy it. This would be super simple to create with any sweet baby set.

Moon Baby retired stamp set

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

All For Baby Bundle
158360 $38.50

Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Mint Macaron Cardstock
138337 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Blushing Bride Cardstock
131198 $8.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal
152813 $8

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Celebrate Color and Contour with Gorgeous Grape

If you have ever moved or helped someone move then you know how quickly things accumulate. Recently we had to sell my mother-in-laws home and while she is no longer able to live alone, she is still with us.  Praise God for that. I love to rearrange and am constantly re-organizing my crafting area, but that does not necessarily mean I purge. Maybe that is why I can’t always find things. LOL

My card today is a celebration of all the wonderful memories we have shared with Mom over the years.  I began with a Gorgeous Grape card base and used the Color and Contour Bundle.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock- 8½ x 5½ (card base), 4 x 5¼, 2-7/8 x 7/8
  • Basic Black Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3-3/8 x 4¾ , 4x 5¼
  • Color and Contour Bundle
  • Create With Friends Stamp Set
  • Black Embossing Powder
  • VersaMark Ink
  • Heat Tool
  • Stazon Jet Black Ink
  • Water Painters
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score Gorgeous Grape cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Layer the black panel to card front.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Color and Contour dies to crop a fancy Gorgeous Grape rectangle and layer on card front.
  • Randomly stamp the open flower with Stazon Jet Black ink on smaller white panel.
  • Use Water Painters and Gorgeous Grape ink to add color to one flower.
  • Stamp greeting on Gorgeous Grape strip with VersaMark, apply embossing powder and use the heat tool to set.
  • Decorate the inside panel as desired.

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

Color & Contour Bundle
158356 $50.25
Create w/Friends
156058 $17
Gorgeous Grape
146987 $8.75
Gorgeous Grape
147099 $7.50
Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Stazon Black Ink
101406 $10
VersaMark Ink
102283 $9.50
Heat Tool
129053 $30
Embossing Powder
155554 $18
Water Painters
151298 $12
Basic Black
121045 $8.75
Stampin’ Seal
152813 $8

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Thank You with Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper

My husband and I took a road trip to Perryopolis, PA and we stayed at an adorable Airbnb in Urbana Ohio. It was Monument Square Suites if you want to look it up. Not only was the suite perfectly cleaned and elegantly decorated, it was walking distance to some local shops and restaurants. The front and back of the home had the most amazing flowers and greenery.  I am always grateful to people who have a talent for growing things.

My card today is the extent of my green thumb.  We all have different gifts and talents. Mine just lies in paper crafting and not potted soil. LOL The Hand-Penned Bundle and Designer Series paper pair perfectly with water coloring and is the focus of my card today.

Supplies

  • Mint Macaron Cardstock-8½ x 5½ (card base), 4 x 4
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 4¼ x 5½
  • Hand-Penned DSP- 3 x 4, 2 x 2 
  • Hand-Penned Bundle
  • Biggest Wish Stamp Set
  • Paper Snips
  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Blushing Bride Ink
  • Mint Macaron Ink
  • Stazon Jet Black Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Water Painters
  • Acrylic Block D
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Mint Macaron cardstock in landscape position at 4¼ . Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Attach 3 x 4 DSP panel to bottom of 4 x 5¼ white panel and attach to card front.   
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop a Mint Macaron scalloped circle and a smooth white circle. Layer circles together and attach to white panel on card front.
  • Stamp the floral image from Hand-Penned Bundle on white cardstock using Stazon Jet Black Ink.
  • Use Water Painters and inks to color floral image as shown.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop floral image with coordinating die and attach to white circle with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Use Paper Snips to fussy cut some flowers from Hand-Penned DSP and attach to card front.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting from Biggest Wish in Memento Black ink.
  • Decorate the inside panel as desired.

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

Hand-Penned Bundle
155492 $46.75
Hand-Penned DSP
155499 SALE $9.78
Layering Circles
151770 $35
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
149653 $120
Stazon Black Ink
101406 $10
Water Painters
151298 $12
Biggest Wish Stamp Set
155052 $17
Mint Macaron Cardstock
138337 $8.75
Mint Macaron Ink
147106 $7.50
Highland Heather Ink
147103 $7.50
Blushing Bride Ink
147100 $7.50

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Glue Box Holder-Make It Monday #17

Today’s make it Monday video is a tutorial on how to create a Glue Box Holder for your Multi-purpose Liquid Glue. I love my glue and this box is not only cute, but functional. It allows me to store my glue upside down, making it ready to use any time I feel the need to craft, which is most of the time. LOL

Good news, bad news! The bad news is the Designer Series Paper that I used is this video is retired. The good news is that many of our amazing Designer Series Paper packs are on sale now 15% off.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Basic White Thick Cardstock: 5½ x 8¼
  • Designer Series Paper: 2 x 3” cut  4 and 2 x 2” cut 2
  • Scrap Cardstock-color to match DSP: 2 x 3 for scallop and more cardstock if die cut embellishments are used
  • 1 ¼” Circle Punch
  • Scallop Circle Punch-optional
  • Die Cut Embellishments-optional
  • Tear and Tape or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Write Markers to Match DSP-optional

Directions

  • In landscape position, score the 8½” side of the thick cardstock at 2, 4, 6, and 8”. Rotate to portrait position and score at 1 ¼ and 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish all score lines with a bone folder.
  • To the end with a ¼” score, remove the two end rectangles leaving the middle section as a tab. Miter the tab ends.  Place a piece of tear and tape along the top of this mitered section.
  • On the opposite end of the mitered tab, punch a hole using the 1 ¼” circle punch from the center panel.
  • With the cardstock in landscape position, cut along the 2, 4, 6, and 8” score lines, stopping at the horizontal score line. (refer to video). These will become the tabs that close the box.
  • Next you will glue the 2 x 3” panels of DSP to the middle panels of the thick cardstock.  Note for the section with the hole: Position a 2 x 3 panels of DSP under the circle opening and use a pencil to draw a circle on the opposite side of the paper that you want to show. Punch this circle with the 1 ¼” punch and glue it to the white cardstock panel with a hole. (refer to video)
  • Lay the box facedown so the DSP in on the table. The tear and tape mitered section should be on your right with the tape facing you.  Remove the tape and bring the left side of the box over to meet the tape.  Secure with a bone folder. 
  • Attach the 2×2 piece of DSP to both ends and decorate the box as desired.
  • To create the scalloped decoration, first punch cardstock with the 1¼ circle punch and then punch around that same circle with the scallop punch. (refer to video) 

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

DSP on sale now-Click Here

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What Is Your Soul Thirsting For?-Sunday Wisdom

Today’s gospel is so familiar, we hear it a lot and while it appears that Jesus is taking care of the hunger needs His people are experiencing, Jesus wants to give us so much more.

Yes, He always takes care of our physical needs, but He wants to nourish our souls as well. What is your soul thirsting for? As we look deeper into today’s gospel reading we find that Our Lord and Savior is offering His Love and Mercy to us and is willing to be with us every step of the way.

Jesus is the one who sets up tiny miracles in our everyday lives. He also prepares us to receive these miracles and when we spend time in prayer He gathers us close to him and sometimes we can see His hand in our lives.

So, what is your soul thirsting for?

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

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Feel Better Wild Roses

Today’s card features the Wild Roses Background stamp pictured on page 118 of the annual 2021-2022 catalog. I began with a Rich Razzelberry card base and added some color using the Stampin’ Blending Brushes. I only used two colors, Rich Razzelberry and Crushed Currry.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Rich Razzelberry Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), ¼ x 4-1/8, 1½ x 2½
  • Basis White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½, 1¼ x 2¼
  • Crushed Curry Cardstock- 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, 3/8 x 4-1/8
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Rich Razzelberry Ink
  • Crushed Curry Ink
  • Stampin’ Blending Brushed
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score the Rich Razzelberry cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp background image in Memento Black ink.
  • Use the Stampin’ Blending Brushes to create an array of color using Rich Razzelberry and Crushed Curry ink.
  • I began with Rich Razzelberry to creating a dark section and continued with that same color adding less ink and using a lighter touch.
  • Cut this panel of color you created to measure 4 x 5¼.
  • Assemble card as shown in the image.
  • Add a 4 x 5 ¼ white panel to the inside and decorate as desired

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

Wild Roses Stamp
154363 $17
Double Oval Punch
154242 $18
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Rich Razzelberry Cardstock
115316 $8.75
Rich Razzelberry Ink
147091 $7.50
Crushed Curry
147087 $7.50
Crushed Curry Cardstock
131199 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4

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Thanks with Hand-Penned Petals

The Hand-Penned is a great bundle that showcases a watercolor look. It has coordinating paper that just happens to be on sale now through August 2nd- 15% off. You read that correctly only $9.78 for a pack of this amazing paper.

My card today begins with a Basic White card, but when you add the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper pack, a bit of color with the Stampin’ Blend Alcohol markers and a few silver peals, it is anything but basic.

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 base), 3x 3¾
  • Highland Heather Cardstock- 4-1/8 x 5-3/8
  • Hand-Penned DSP- 3 x 4
  • Hand-Penned Petal Bundle
  • Tasteful Label Dies
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend Combo
  • Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blend Combo
  • Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blend Combo
  • Silver Metallica Pearls
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

The Hand-Penned Bundle is on page 105 in the 2021-2022 annual catalog and the DSP is on page 131. I hope you will check it out and create something beautiful today! Feel free to post your creations #blessedbycards on my business facebook page-click here.

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

Hand-Penned Bundle
155492 $46.75
Tasteful Labels Die
152886 $31
Hand-Penned DSP
155499 $9.78
Highland Heather Combo
154887 $9
Granny Green Combo
154885 $9
Daffodil Delight Combo
154883 $9
Metallic Pearls
146282 $7
Highland Heather Cardstock
146986 $8.75

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Evergreen Elegance

Yesterday my upline, Brian King, had a Christmas Blog hop. If you missed it, click here! After creating those adorable snow playmates, I just could not help myself, so here is another Christmas in July card. This time, the bundle I used Evergreen Elegance is in the annual catalog on page 91, so you can purchase it now and get a head start of your holiday cards!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Shaded Spruce Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼  
  • Evergreen Elegance Bundle
  • Shaded Spruce Ink
  • So Saffron Ink
  • Bumblebee Ink
  • Smoky Slate Ink
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Blending Brushes
  • Stamparatus
  • Water Painters
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score the Shaded Spruce cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • On the Basic White panel, stamp the trees in Shaded Spruce ink and stamp off a second time for a lighter image. Randomly stamp the small star in So Saffron ink.
  • Use the Water Painters and Smoky Slate ink to create shadows beneath the trees.
  • Use the Blending Brushes and Balmy Blue ink to create the clouds and sky.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting and attach to card front.

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

Evergreen Elegance
155579 $40.50
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Smoky Slate Ink
147113 $7.50
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Shaded Spruce
146981 $8.75
Water Painters
151298 $12
Stamparatus
146276 $49
Add All to Cart
Shaded Spruce
147088 $7.50
So Saffron Ink
147109 $7.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Blending Brush
153611 $12

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Christmas In July Inking Royal Blog Hop!

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s July 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 Christmas! I hope you are in a Holiday mood because there is a lot of Christmas fun headed your way. 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. With each hop today, I hope you find a little happy cheer! Of’ course the only thing about Christmas in July is there are no lights or snow! LOL.

Here is a sneak peek of some new product coming August 1st. The Penguin Place Bundle (#156798-$31.50) will be in the winter mini catalog beginning August 1st. The Penguin Playmates Designer Series Paper pack will be available as a FREE Sale-A-Bration item ( beginning August 1st). Stay tuned for more details on the August Sale-a-Bration event, as well as, more sneak peek card projects. Happy Hopping!

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 1 x 3
  • Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 4 x 5¼  
  • Penguin Playmates DSP- 1 ½ x 5, cutout snow bear, fox and penguin  
    DSP is a free SAB item coming August 1st  
  • Penguin Place Stamp Setcoming August 1st
  • Misty Moonlight Ink
  • Stamparatus
  • Paper Snips
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • Add Misty Moonlight panel to card front.
  • Attach strip of DSP along the bottom of Misty Moonlight panel.
  • On the 1 x 3 panel of Basic White, use the Stamparatus to add greeting with Misty Moonlight Ink and attach to card fron.
  • From the Penguin Playmates DSP (Sale-a-bration item available Aug. 1st), cut a snow bear, a penguin and a fox. Arrange as desired on card front.
  • Decorate the inside as desired

Thank you for stopping by today. Feel free to leave me a comment.  I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

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. Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
  3. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  4. Marylin Jones at Stamp with MJ
  5. Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
  6. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink
  7. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  8. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  9. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
153081 $8.75
Misty Moonlight Ink
153118 $7.50
Paper Snips
103579 $10
Stamparatus
146276 $49
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4

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