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Hello Sunshine with Celebrate Sunflowers

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards / July 20, 2021

Yesterday I shared a video on watercolor techniques for my Make it Monday tutorial and in that video showed you a second card that I created using Stampin’ Up’s inks and the watercolor painter. If you missed that video click here. You can search for all my Make it Monday videos under categories to the right of this post.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Bumblebee Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 2 ¾ x 3-7/8
Early Espresso White Cardstock- 3 ¾ x 2- 5/8, 4 x 5¼
Watercolor Paper-3 x 4
Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set
Water Painters
Stazon Jet Black Ink
Bumblebee Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Old Olive Ink
Pool Party Ink
Double Oval Punch
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stamparatus
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Hammered Metal Embossing Folder
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Bumblebee cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Dry emboss the large piece of Early Espresso with the Hammered Metal Embossing Folder and the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and attach to card front.
Layer the smaller Early Espresso panel on the Bumblebee panel and attach to the center of the card front.
Use the Water Painters and Pool Party to create a background. (Make it Monday Video #17). Let dry @15 minutes or you can speed up the process with the heat tool.
Once the background is dry, use the Stamparatus and Stazon Jet Black ink to stamp small sunflower onto the piece of pool party watercolored background.
With the Water Painters and coordinating inks, apply color to the sunflower. Add black dots if desired. I used the splatter dots from the Forever Fern stamp set.
Crop image using the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and add to the center of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp greeting and crop with the double oval punch. Attach to card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Everyone needs a little sunshine in their life. I hope this card inspires you to create something beautiful to bless someone’s life today. Stop back tomorrow for the Inking Royal Christmas in July Blog Hop!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Watercolor Sunflowers-Make it Monday #16

Make it Monday Videos / July 19, 2021

Yes, folks it is already Monday again and another amazing week to give thanks to the Lord. I am excited to share a few simple watercolor techniques with you in this week’s video.

Learn how to create watercolor effects on your stamping projects. It is so quick, easy, and fun! Just add water to your usual stamping to get softer edges and rich color.

Supplies

Watercolor Paper
Watercolor Painters
Celebrating Sunflowers Stamp Set
Pool Party Ink and Re-inker
Bumblebee Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Bumblebee Cardstock
Early Espresso Cardstock
Stazon Jet Black Ink
Clear Block D

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Jesus the Good Shepherd-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 18, 2021

Jesus knows the importance of balance. There is a time to be set aside for quiet prayer and a time to be with others. This gospel passage brings so much hope because Jesus knows exactly what we need and is always with us. He knows and understands human suffering and yet he is a ray of hope.

This passage emphasizes Jesus’ identity as the true, divine shepherd, who will guide his sheep into the kingdom and heal us whenever we open our heart to His mercy.

Jesus needed some time to “Come Aside and Rest Awhile”. He even knew that his disciples needed a quiet place to recharge and yet, when he saw the crowd, he was moved with pity and compassion. He recognized His flock of lost sheep and “began to teach them many things” (Mark 6:34).

We are all hungry. Hungry for spiritual food, the very word of God. So be filled with hope today. Call on the divine Savior, the Good Shepherd, for He will lead us all to the kingdom of heaven.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Cherish Happy Moments with Hand-Penned DSP

Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 17, 2021 / Designer Series Paper, Etched in Nature

Cherishing happy moments is a blessing in life. No matter how busy we are or whatever is happening in our lives, we always have time to enjoy the moment and be grateful.

My card today features the Hand-Penned Designer Series Paper pack that is on sale now 15% off-CLICK HERE to shop.

Supplies

Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 3 x 4
Basic White Cardstock- 2-7/8 x 3-7/8, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
Hand-Penned DSP- 4 x 5 ¼
Color and Contour Bundle
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo Daffodil Delight
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo Highland Heather
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo Petal Pink
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo Mint Macaron
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Misty Moonlight cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Attach DSP to card front.
Stamp image from Color and Contour in Memento Black ink on white panel and color with Stampin Blend markers.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp a greeting in Memento Black ink.
Attach white panel to Misty Moonlight panel (3x 4) and attach to card front.
Add 4 x 5 ¼ panel of Basic White to the inside and decorate as desired.

I hope you enjoyed this card and will cherish happy moments this week.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Friendships Refresh the Soul!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 16, 2021

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I am blessed to belong to two amazing Facebook groups where we post cards to inspire each other. This month one of my uplines issued a mood board challenge and this is the card I created for my group.

I again used the Beauty of Friendship Bundle and a sheet of designer series paper from the Beauty of the Earth paper pack. As a extra bonus this month select designer series paper packs are on sale 15% off and Beauty of the Earth is one of them.

When ordering, don’t forget to apply the host code: 79GFWYZE. Hurry this paper sale ends on August 2nd.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Merry Merlot Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Very Vanilla Cardstock- ¾ x 5, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
Beauty of the Earth DSP- 3½ x 4
Beauty of Friendship Bundle
Soft Suede Cardstock- 3½ x 5
Merry Merlot Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

Score Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base. Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine, dies from the bundle, and Soft Suede cardstock to crop the large tree.
Crop the leaves from Beauty of the Earth DSP and attach both to Very Vanilla panel.
Stamp greeting in Merry Merlot ink and attach to card front.
Add 4 x 5 ¼ panel of Very Vanilla to the inside and decorate as desired.

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

Beauty of the Earth DSP
155841 SALE $9.78

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A Trio of Trees-Beauty of Friendship!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Thinking of You / July 15, 2021 / Beauty of Friendship Bundle, Beauty of the Earth DSP

I know, I know, it is still summer, but I am looking forward to some cooler fall weather, so of course I created a trio of some summer and fall trees with the new Beauty of Friendship bundle.

If you look closely at this set in the catalog on page 11, you will see that it is part of a the Beauty of the Earth Suite. A suite is perfectly coordinated products designed by Stampin’ Up! so you can create beautiful things!

Don’t forget the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack is on sale 15% off the regular price! And we all love those savings! Right?

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Cajun Craze Cardstock -5½ x 8½ (card base)
Old Olive Cardstock- 4x 5¼, 1 x 3
Very Vanilla Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, ¾ x 2¾
Beauty of Friendship Bundle
Soft Suede Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Bumblebee Ink
Cajun Craze Ink
Old Olive Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Cajun Craze cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Attach Old Olive panel to card front.
Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine, Old Olive cardstock and the bird dies to crop 2 birds.
Stamp three trees in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla cardstock. TIP: It is easier to stamp trees evenly if you first stamp the tree in the middle.
Stamp leaves in Bumblebee ink on all three trees. Add the accent leaves in Cajun Craze to the trees on the end and Old Olive to the middle tree.
Stamp the shadow around each tree in Crumb Cake ink.
Stamp the greeting in Cajun Craze on strip of Very Vanilla and crop with coordinating die.
Add the two Old Olive birds.
Decorate the inside as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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155834 $52.00

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It’s Cookin’ Time!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / July 14, 2021

This card truly does look much better in person. It is very hard to capture the 3-D look in a picture. While it was not a super fast card, a little more fussy at times, it was so much fun to create.

I used the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, which by the way is on sale through August 2nd. Save 15% and this is such a great deal because this is a big paper pack with lots of choices. CLICK HERE for pdf of DSP on sale.

I do love to cook and bake, but my kids will tell you I have been known not to follow a recipe. LOL. My daughter often asks for my recipes but get so frustrated with me at my lack of detailed instructions. I really can’t help it, I truly do just add a little of this and a little of that! You won’t see a cooking video from me anytime soon. LOL

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), 4¼ x 5½, ½ x 2
In Good Taste DSP-2½ x 5½ ,1½ x 5½ and 3/8 x 2
Early Espresso Cardstock- ½ x 5½
Soft Suede Cardstock -2 ¼ x 4
Smoky Slate Cardstock-2 x 3
What’s Cookin’ Bundle
Memento Black Ink (knife & greeting)
Misty Moonlight Ink (bowl & spatula)
Smoky Slate Ink (salt & pepper)
Soft Suede Ink (rolling pin)
Crumb Cake Ink (wooden spoon)
Matte Black Dots
Natural Twine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Attach DSP to the top and bottom of card front. Add strip of Early Espresso on top to hide seam.
Stamp accessories on Basic White panel (see colors above) and crop with coordinating dies from bundle.
For the bowl I stamped two images and cut the front part of the bowl off one image, added the utensils and then attached the second bowl to add dimension.
Use Soft Suede cardstock to crop cutting board and tie a piece of twine in the top.
Attach DSP strip (3/8×2) to the upper section of the card, add utensils and Matte Black Dots. I colored the metal spatula and whisk with a Dark Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend marker.
Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink on small strip of Basic White cardstock and attach to cards front.
Decorate the inside as desired.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed creating it!

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

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Jar of Flowers-You Are Loved!

2 Comments / Just Because Cards / July 13, 2021

I love the Jar of Flowers stamp set and it is perfect for watercoloring and when using alcohol markers. The only disappointment is there are no sentiments in this set.

I used the sentiment from Celebration Sunflowers, another favorite set. Don’t you think the Gorgeous Grape goes perfectly with the new In-color, Fresh Freesia? I used Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Pale Papaya and Old Olive inks to water color my stamped image.

Don’t forget to stamp in Stazon-it will not bleed black into your colors! Enjoy! Happy Stamping!

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 (card base)
Fresh Freesia – 4 x 5 ¼
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside), 1 x 1½ (greeting)
Jar of Flower Stamp Set
Stazon Jet Black Ink
Memento Black Ink
Fresh Fressia Ink
Pool Party Ink
Old Olive Ink
Pale Papaya Ink
Pool Party Ink
Water Painters
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Gorgeous Grape cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Attach Fresh Freesia panel to card front.
Using Stazon Jet Black Ink stamp the jar and flowers on Basic White thick panel and apply color with water painters and inks listed above. Allow a few minutes to dry or use the heat tool to dry image and attach to card front.
Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink and attach.
Decorate the inside as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

Basic White Thick Cardstock
159229 $8.25

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Tasteful Touches-You Are Special

2 Comments / Just Because Cards / July 12, 2021

The Tasteful Touches stamp set is a wonderful set with so many possibilities.

It is pictured with several amazing card ideas on page 111 in the annual catalog. This set coordinates with the Tasteful Label Dies, giving you more options on how to show case greetings on your next card creation.

My card today features a black and white theme and is embellished with a few Matte Black Dots. Simple, but elegant.
Happy Stamping! I hope you create something beautiful to share today!

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), 4¼ x 5½
Basic Black Cardstock – 4 x 5 ¼
Tasteful Touches Stamp Set
Tasteful Textiles 3-D Embossing Folder
Memento Black Ink
Matte Black Dots
Stitched Rectangles
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss the Basic Black panel with the Tasteful Textile folder and attach to card front.
Next cut three stitched rectangle from the Basic White panel and with Memento Black ink stamp the large flower, you are special and a feather.
Position rectangles on the card front as shown.
Add a Black Matte Dot to each rectangle.
Decorate the inside as desired.
Decorate the inside of the card as desired.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Chosen To Be Sent-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 11, 2021

The gospel reminds us that we who hear the Good News belong to the chosen ones. We have all been chosen to be sent. We all have been given special talents to build up the kingdom of God. Maybe we will not be sent to a foreign land but we can make a difference in the lives of our immediate family, friends and co-workers.

We can bring hope to those in despair or even heal a broken heart. Sometimes all we need is to take the time to listen and be willing to help.

We all have a mission, so whatever place we are in, let’s make a positive impact. A simple smile or sincere offer of help to the needy is a great place to start.

Do not be afraid and don’t be concerned if people reject us. They already rejected the ONE who sent us.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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