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Rooted in Nature with Forever Fern DSP!

I am excited to share with you another card that I made with some Forever Greenery designer series paper scraps. This card features the Rooted in Nature set and the greeting is from Framed For You. Both of these sets will retire at the end of this month.

Don’t forget if you live in the St. Louis area, I would love for you to join us for our monthly stamp camps. CLICK HERE for upcoming dates.

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Pear Pizzazz cardstock and layer it to the card front.
Cut a 2 ¾ x 2 ¾” square of Forever Greenery designer series paper and cut it in half on the diagonal. Layer one of the halves to the lower left corner of the Pear Pizzazz panel.
Cut a 3 x 4” piece of Basic White cardstock and stamp the top of the large tree from Rooted in Nature in Shaded Spruce ink and the trunk in Soft Suede.
Stamp the greeting from Framed For You in Soft Suede in the upper left corner of the white panel and attach to a 3-1/8 x 4-1/8 piece of Soft Suede cardstock.
Attach tree layer to the card front.
Cut a 4 x 5 1/4″ piece of Basic White cardstock for the inside and decorate as desired.

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

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Sunny Sunflowers!

2 Comments / Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature / April 16, 2021

Hello all of my crafting friends. I do hope your day is filled with sunshine. It is supposed to be sunny today here in St. Louis, but the rain is moving in on Saturday, so of course that will make the ground perfect for planting real sunflowers.

My card today is clean and simple design because sometimes all you need is a little simple stamping to create something beautiful. I love the black and white look and when we add a little color, everything just pops!

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Basic Black cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White cardstock and stamp the large Sunflower from the Sunflowers bundle in Memento Black ink half off the left edge twice, one at the top and one toward the bottom.
Stamp another large sunflower on a 4×4 piece of Basic White cardstock and color it with the Daffodil Delight and Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the coordinating flower die to and crop out the sunflower.
Attach the colored sunflower to the left side of the white card panel using Stampin’ Dimensionals and layer it so some of the flower hangs off the left side.
Use paper snips to trim off excess flower.
Stamp the greeting in Memento Black ink.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼ piece of white cardstock and layer it to the inside panel. Decorate as desired.

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

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Forever Fern DSP with In Bloom!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Sales and Announcements / April 15, 2021

Thank you for joining me today, you all are truly amazing and I am sure you will agree that today’s card is amazingly simple!

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Shaded Spruce cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Forever Greenery Designer Series paper and attach to and the card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Stitched So Sweetly Dies and crop out a large label from Shaded Spruce cardstock.
Stamp the greeting from the In Bloom bundle in Night of Navy ink and crop it using the die from the In Bloom bundle.
Layer the greeting onto the Shaded Spruce label and attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

See I told you this was a super simple card to create. I hope you have fun creating your own clean and simple cards today. Don’t forget to check out all the new products on the clearance rack! Our host code is:RYXTY496

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

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Etched In Nature

2 Comments / Just Because Cards / April 14, 2021

As a demonstrator for Stampin’ UP! I recently participated in an On Tour Virtual event and received a free stamp set from the new upcoming catalog. The event was so fun and we all created a sample to share with the group, which we made using the free stamp set of course.

So, here is the card I created to share. The name of the new set Etched in Nature.

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Crumb Cake cardstock. Use Soft Suede to stamp the ferns and the mushrooms onto the Crumb Cake panel.
Color the buds on the fern using a Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend and attach the panel to the card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the largest square from the Stitched Shape Dies to cut a piece of Very Vanilla. Stamp the bird image in Memento Black ink and color using Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake and Cajun Craze Stampin’ Blends.
Layer the bird panel on a 2 ¾ x2 ¾” piece of Misty Moonlight cardstock and attach to the Crumb Cake panel over the stamped images.
Stamp the greeting in Misty Moonlight ink on a ¾ x 1-7/8” piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and attach it to a 1 x 2” piece of Misty Moonlight.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach this to the bottom of the bird panel.
Layer a 4x 5¼” piece of Very Vanilla to the inside of the card and decorate as desired.

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

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Happy Birthday You Sweet Thing!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Happy Birthday / April 13, 2021

Did you know that a NEW Stampin’ UP! catalog is on it’s way? That’s right and as a Stampin’ UP! demonstrator I get a sneak peak and the opportunity to purchase some of the new stamp sets that will be available to everyone next month. That is just one of the many perks of being a demonstrator, that and of course the discount! LOL

If you would like a discount and the opportunity for sneak previews, plus invitations to other fun demonstrator only events, then maybe it is time for you to join my team. It will be your best decision ever, trust me! For more info, CLICK HERE or feel free to contact me via email anytime!

Today I am excited to share a card that features two of the sets that will be carrying over to our new catalog. Celebrate Sunflowers that is pictured on page 13 in the current annual catalog and the Sweet Strawberry set featured in the current mini catalog will both be coming to the new 2021-2022 annual catalog.

Begin with a 5½ x 8½” piece of Bumblebee cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5 ¼”piece of Blackberry Bliss cardstock and run it through the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine with the large rectangle die from Ornate Layers.
Attach the layer to the card front.
Stamp the small sunflower in Memento Black ink on some Basic White cardstock and crop it out using the Sunflower dies from the bundle.
Color the Stampin’ Blends or the Watercolor pencils to color the sunflower in Daffodil Delight, the leaves in Garden Green and the center in brown.
Next cut a 2¼ x 3½” piece of Basic White cardstock and stamp a greeting from the Sweet Strawberry bundle in Blackberry Bliss ink and attach it to the center of the ornate layer.
Now add the small sunflower and you have a very elegant birthday card.

This looks so elegant and took no time at all to create. I love how simple it is to dress up an ordinary card with the dies from Ornate Layers. I hope you will give them a try! I would love to see what you create so feel free to email me your creations!

Our current host code is: RYXTY496 Be sure to add and apply the code before submitting your order!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow as I will be sharing a card made with one of the new sets from the upcoming 2021-2022 cards catalog.

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

Celebrating Sunflowers Bundle
#154065 $51.25

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One Sheet Wonder-Make it Monday #3

1 Comment / Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / April 12, 2021

Yay it’s Monday and time for another Make it Monday video tutorial. Today we will be creating 11 cards using the One Sheet Wonder (OSW) technique featuring the Fine Art Floral 12×12 designer series paper.

All of the cards were made using the Art Gallery Bundle and the Happy Thought stamp set. If you do not have these wonderful sets, you can add them and the other supplies I used to your cart today! Our Host code is RYXTY496!

Place a $35 order in April 2021 and I will email you today’s One Sheet Wonder template along with all instructions need to cut and create the 11 cards in today’s Make it Monday video. ENJOY!

Thanks for joining me today! Stop back tomorrow for more crafting fun! Below are the supplies I used to create today’s cards! Please note Pretty Peacock is no longer available. A good substitution would be Night of Navy and I added that to the list.

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

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Praise God For His Mercy-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / April 11, 2021

My Lord and My God have mercy on us! Today we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday and we see in the gospel how Jesus offers Thomas, also know as doubting Tom, love and mercy.

Thomas needs to see Jesus to believe. Blessed are those who have not seen, but believe. Notice how Jesus is so patient with Thomas and does not give up on him. Jesus never gives up on any of us. How do you give and received the mercy of our Lord?

Jesus died for all of us and when we dwell in his loving wounds we allow ourselves to be loved by Him which gives us the courage to offer mercy to others. So today, dwell in His mercy and be filled with hope, for you are loved!

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

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So Much Happy at 50!

Happy Birthday / April 10, 2021

Milestone birthday’s are always fun to celebrate and turning 50 can be as much fun as turning 16! Right! Today’s card features the So Much Happy Bundle and the Playful Alphabet Dies, which makes creating that customized birthday card a breeze!

Begin with a 5½ x 8½ ” piece of Basic Black cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5¼’ piece of Petal Pink cardstock and attach it to the card front.
Cut a 3 ¼ x 4 ½ “piece of Melon Mambo Designer Series paper and attach it to the pink panel.
Next use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Happy Dies from the So Much Happy bundle to cut the Happy with Basic Black cardstock and add it to the Melon Mambo panel.
Use the star dies and Rococo Rose cardstock to add a little happy to the HAPPY!
Use Petal Pink, Melon Mambo and Rococo Rose cardstock to cut out some small balloons.
Use the Playful Alphabet Dies and choose the appropriate number for your birthday greeting. I used “50”! Attach the numbers to the card front using liquid glue.

For the inside of the card, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Petal Pink cardstock and a 3 ¾ x 5” piece of Basic White.
Layer both to the inside panel of the card base.
Use the larger balloon dies from the Happy Dies to create a Melon Mambo and Petal Pink balloon.
Crop the balloon string in Basic Black and attach to the left side of the white panel.

I waited a long time to add these amazing dies to the crafting supplies and I am so glad I did. Now creating those special, one of a kind birthday greeting for folks of all ages is a snap. I hope this card has inspired you to create something beautiful! Stop back tomorrow for some more crafting fun!

Our host code is: RYXTY496 Thanks so much for your orders. I am starting a new sales quarter and every order counts, so Muchas Gracias!

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

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You Are Amazing-Daisy Lane!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature / April 9, 2021

What is your favorite flower? I do love a good daisy and I also love tulips…..I guess both I have two favorites. Today’s cards features the Daisy Lane stamp set that coordinates with both of our Daisy Punches. Enjoy!

Begin with a 5 ½ x 8 ½ ” piece of Night of Navy cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5¼’ piece of Seaside Spray or Balmy Blue cardstock and attach it to the card base.
Cut a 3¼ x 3¾” piece of Basic White cardstock and randomly stamp the ferns in Garden Green Ink on the lower left side of the white panel.
Stamp the large Daisy in Night of Navy ink twice. Punch out using the Daisy Punch. Layer the together, off-setting the petals.
Stamp the small daisy in Night of Navy ink 4 times and punch out with the Medium Daisy to create two small flowers, off-setting the petals to create a 3-D effect.
Attach all the daisies over the ferns on the card front. (see image)
Stamp “You are Amazing” from the In Bloom bundle in Night of Navy ink and crop it out with the label die.
Attach to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

These stamps and punches will make creating spring cards a breeze, a warm breeze! LOL They will no doubt enhance your crafting and be a great addition to your supplies. Stop back to tomorrow for more crafting fun!

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

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Painted Poppy-Comfort and Hope!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Get Well & Sympathy / April 8, 2021

Yesterday I shared with you a cards that I created over the weekend when my daughter and I had a little crafting time together and as promised, here is the cards she created! She used the Stampin’ Blends to color the poppies! I will do my best to give you correct measurements as I forgot to measure them before she took the card home. LOL

Begin with a 5 ½ x11” piece of Poppy Parade cardstock. In landscape position, (aka the long side), score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5¼’ piece of Basic Black cardstock and attach it to the card base.
Cut a 3¼ x 3¾” piece of Basic White cardstock and randomly stamp the poppy flowers and the single leaf in Memento Black ink.
Use the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers to color the flowers in Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Rich Razzelberry and Poppy Parade. Color the leaves with Old Olive.
Attach this colored panel to the black panel on the card front.
Next cut a 1-3/8 x 3 ¾” of Basic White cardstock and stamp the greeting from Comfort and Hope in Memento Black and attach to the card front leaving a gap of black as pictured in above image.

The Comfort and Hope set will be retiring at the end of the month and it is discounted-you read that correctly, it is on sale for $16.80, so now is a great time to add it to your collection. Don’t forget to use our host code! RYXTY496