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Bountiful Berry Blessings!

There are just a few more weeks left to get the Berry Blessings Stamp Set and coordinating paper FREE w/$100 purchase. Our Sale-a-Bration sale will end on the last day of February 2021, so hurry and get this amazing set before it is gone!

This card is a fun fold that can be put together with the folds wrapping around the 4 x 5¼” inside white cardstock piece or around the 4 ¼ x 5 ½” Garden Green card backing. If you wrap the flaps behind the white inside piece, the backing will hid the folded piece. If you add it to fold around the Garden Green backing piece you might need to add an additional backing to hide the folded flaps.

  • Supplies:
  • 4 x 5¼” Basic White cardstock
  • Basic White scrap cardstock for outside sentiment
  • Real Red scrap cardstock for outside sentiment
  • Double Oval Punch
  • Bountiful Blessings stamp from Berry Blessings
  • Memento Black ink
  • Pacific Point ink
    Garden Green Cardstock
  • 4 ¼ x 5 ½, card backing
  • 2 ¾ x 3 ½-score in landscape position (aka along the long side) at ½”, fold & burnish-this will create one of the flaps
  • 3 ½ x 4 ¼ -score in landscape position at ½”, fold & burnish-this is the other flap
    Berry Blessings Designer Series Paper  
  • 2 ½ x 4”-attach this piece to the bottom of the white cardstock measuring 4 x 5¼”
  • ½ x 4 strip-attach this strip directly above the previous cardstock ( see photo below for inside)
  • 2½ x 2¾”-attach to the front flap measuring 2 ¾ x 3 ½
  • 3 ¼ x 3 ½”-attach to front flap measuring 3 ½ x 4″
    More directions:
  • Sandwich the larger flap to the top left behind the inside white cardstock panel that measures 4 x 5¼”
  • Sandwich the smaller flap on the right lower side of the same white cardstock panel that measures 4 x 5¼”
  • Next glue the white panel to the Garden Green back piece that measures 4 ¼ x 5 ½”
  • Stamp the greeting on Basic white cardstock in Memento Black ink and punch out the smooth oval using the Double Oval Punch
  • Using that same punch, punch a scallop oval from Real Red cardstock.
  • Attach to the front of the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Stamp the inside white panel with some berries using Pacific Point ink-add the greeting using Memento Black ink.
  • Use paper snips to fussy cut a few strawberries from the Berry Blessings Designer Series Paper and glue to the front of the small folding flap.

Did you know that you being a demonstrator is not only fun, but you can get a discount on all your stamping toys. No obligation to sell, unless that is something that sounds exciting to you. Right now until the end of February 2021, you can also get five packs of designer series paper absolutely free, just for signing up before the end of the month. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me, I would love to have you on my team.

I hope you are having a fantastic week. It is extremely cold here in St. Louis, but we have plenty of firewood and that makes a good crafting day great! Don’t forget if you place a $25 order you are titled to a FREE stamp camp. If you do not live in the St. Louis area, no problem, I will send you a PDF for the monthly camp projects. Don’t forget to use the Host Code: ZDHDYH2D. This host code is valid through February 19, 2021!

Berry Blessings Bundle
#157613
Free w/$100 purchase
Pacific Point Ink
#147098 $7.50
Garden Green Cardstock
#102584 $8.75
Real Red Cardstock
#102482 $8.75
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Double Oval Punch
#154242 $18
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Paper Snips
#103579 $10
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
#110755 $4

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Moved With Pity-Sunday Wisdom

We hear over and over in the gospel readings that Jesus was “moved with pity”.  Whenever I hear these words I am filled with hope because I know the Lord wants to heal me of my wounds and offer me whatever grace and mercy I need to live fully alive.

If you have ever suffered with physical pain from an injury or the effects of a long term disease as the leper in today’s gospel, you probably didn’t deny your need for healing.  But what if you are suffering from a mental illness, struggle with anxiety or harbor feelings of resentment and unforgiveness? Do you seek healing or deny your need for it?

We all have wounds.  No one can go through life without suffering, but remember Jesus is always “moved with pity” and wants to heal us.   The Lord is patiently waiting.  His love and mercy is available for everyone who seeks Him with a sincere heart. 

Don’t allow fear and shame to keep you locked up, be brave and reach out to God for His healing touch.  You may not be healed in the way you want or relieved of all your suffering, but God promises to always be with us even in the darkest of times.  

We don’t always understand why things happen the way they do, but if we allow ourselves to trust, we will be filled with the incredible peace of knowing that Jesus is walking with us and is always “moved with pity” for us. If there is an area in your life that needs healing, be brave and reach out for His outstretched hand, it’s waiting for you.  

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A Rococo Rose Valentine!

So since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day I thought I would offer one more card for the holiday. Did you know that making this Valentine’s Day card was so much cheaper than buying one at the store? Well, I suppose I could find one at Dollar Tree, but it would not be as fancy and this one is made the love.

I decided to go with non-traditional colors, especially since yesterdays card was filled with red hearts! Today I used the Peony Garden Designer Series Paper, the Tailored Tag punch, the hearts from Kangaroo and Company and of’ course the Heartfelt Bundle.

  • Begin with a Rococo Rose card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”.  In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”.  Fold in half to create your card.
  • Cut a 3 ¾ x5” piece of Basic Black cardstock. Use the Tailored Tag punch to punch out some designs from the Peony Garden paper pack and glue them to the black panel leaving even spaces between each design.  TIP: I glued the pieces and some of them hung over the edge of the card panel.  Once you are finished attaching all the pieces, flip the card to the back and trim off excess.  SUGGESTION: I recommend using liquid glue to attach the pieces as it will be more forgiving when trying to create the even borders all around.
  • Attach the black design panel to another piece of Basic Black cardstock that measures 1/8” smaller than the panel.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut the small heart die from the Kangaroo and Company dies in Rococo Rose cardstock.  I cut 7 hearts, you may want more, less, or none at all depending on your taste in design.
  • Uses the Heartfelt Bundle to stamp the greeting on a piece of Rococo Rose cardstock in Memento Black ink and punch it out with the smooth heart punch.  Now punch a scalloped heart in black.  Attach the two hearts together and add to the front of your cards.
  • Because I already have a few layers going and I am going to mail this card out, I did not use Stampin’ Dimensionals, but they would look good as well, especially if you are hand-delivering your creation.

For the inside, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel.  Stamp the greeting from the Heartfelt Bundle in Rococo Rose ink.  Next stamp the dotted heart in Memento Black around the rose heart.

Heartfelt Bundle
#153775 $45.75
Kangaroo and Company
#156269 $36.75
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
#149653 $120
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Rococo Rose Cardstock
#150882 $8.75
Rococo Rose Ink
#150080 $7.50
Multipurpose Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Stampin’ Seal
#152813 $8

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Heartfelt Happy Valentine’s Day!

Well Valentine’s Day is this weekend do you have any special plans? It is suppose to be wicked cold here is St. Louis this weekend and I plan to stay inside and close to the fire. My craft rooms is not too far away from the fireplace so perhaps I will enjoy both.

I have never been too big into celebration Valentine’s Day. When my kids were little we would prepare a special meal, pull out the candle and of’ course they each got a small gift at the table. It was nothing exciting, usually a pair of socks or some Valentine’s candy, but still it was fun to be together.

Now that my kids are older and out of the house, we really don’t celebrate, but perhaps this year, I will make a candlelight dinner for my hubby. Hey throw in a bottle of Champagne, a fire in the fireplace and a Hallmark movie, now that would be a great evening!

Regardless of how you celebration, I wish you much love and happiness until Valentine’s Day rolls around again next year!

The above card was made using the Heartfelt Bundle and was one of the projects we did at stamp camp last month. I hope you have a blessed and warm Valentine’s Day!

Since today is Friday and Valentine’s Day is not until Sunday, perhaps I will bring another fun Valentine’s Day card your way tomorrow.

Heartfelt Bundle
#153775 $45.75
Real Red Cardtock
#102482 $8.75
Real Red Ink
#147084 $7.50

Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Real Red Ribbon
151155 $7.50
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4

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Thinking of You Flower and Field!

I may have mentioned a time or two that I love the new designer series paper pack, Flower and Field. It is part of the Sale-A-Bration going this month. Each sheet is filled with flowers that just make you think springtime!

Today’s card features this paper and the new Happy Thoughts stamp set.

  • Begin with a Basic Black card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”.  In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”.  Fold in half to create your card base.
  • Cut one 2 x 5 ½” strips of Flower and Field Designer series paper and attach to the left side of the card base.
  • Next cut two coordinating rectangles from the Stitched so Sweetly Dies, the larger one is cut using Bumblebee cardstock and the smaller one with Basic White. 
  • Stamp the Thinking of you greeting or greeting of your choice on the Basic White piece and layer together.
  • Use the Stampin Cut and Emboss machine and the In Bloom Pierced dies to crop a small flower from Bumblebee cardstock and attach to the greeting.
  • Using Stampin’ Dimensionals, attach the greeting rectangles to the front of the card base as shown in the image above.
  • For the inside, cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel. 
  • Stamp the greeting from Berry Blessings in Memento Black ink.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop three more small flowers from Bumblebee cardstock and glue to the white panel near the greeting as shown. Use a Black Stampin’ Write marker to create the inside of the flowers.
Berry Blessings Bundle
Free w/$50
Happy Thoughts
#154507 $21
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Basic White
#159276 $9.75
Bumblebee Cardstock
#153077 $8.75
Stitched So Sweetly
#153828 $48.50
In Bloom Pierced Dies
#154312 $37
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Stampin’ Write Marker
#100082 $3

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Darling Donkeys Birthday Bonanza

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created “Birthday Bonanza” projects to inspire you to make for all of your family and friends. We hope you enjoy and are inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments because we all love hearing from you! At the end of my post, you will find the full line-up to help you “hop” along from Pal to Pal.

Today’s card features a Z-Fold card using the Darling Donkey’s Sale-A-Bration set. I created a similar version for my January stamp camp. Z-fold cards are so fun and easy too! I hope you enjoy hopping along with us today.

  • Begin with a Cherry Cobbler card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”.  In landscape position, score at 4 ¼” and 2 1/8”.  The first score will fold your card in half, Fold the second score back onto itself to create the Z-Fold.  That’s all there is to it!
  • Cut two strips of your favorite Designer series paper 1 ¾ x 5 ¼”.  Layer these on the 2 inch panels.
  • Next cut two coordinating rectangles from the Stitched so Sweetly Dies, the larger one is cut using Cherry Cobbler cardstock and the smaller one with Basic White. 
  • Stamp one of the Darling Donkeys on the White cardstock and color with watercolor pencils and layer this on the Cherry Cobbler rectangle.
  • Stamp “Hey There Friend” in Cherry Cobbler ink on Basic White cardstock and cut out using the paper snips and put it up on the corner of the donkey with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Next attach the Donkey rectangle to the front of the Z-fold 2” panel making sure to only apply adhesive to the left side.

Now let’s create the inside-

  • Cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and layer on the inside. 
  • Stamp Happy Birthday at the bottom of this white layer and add a ¼ x 4” strip of Cherry Cobbler just above the greeting. 
  • Stamp two of the other Donkeys on white cardstock, color with watercolor pencils and fussy cut out. If you prefer, just stamp directly to the inside white cardstock panel and color. Using the brown watercolor pencil create a ground under the donkeys. 
  • Stamp you’re the best in Memento Black ink and Hee Haw in Cherry Cobbler on some Basic White cardstock and cut out with the paper snips.  If you don’t want the added dimension or if you don’t enjoy fussy cutting, simply stamp the words directly to the inside cardstock.

Z-Fold cards are so fun and while they look complicated, they really are simple, just one additional score line and you have it. I hope you enjoy all the wonderful cards made by my very creative teammates.

More inspiration awaits! Use the Blog Hop Line-up below to visit the rest of this month’s Design Team. My fellow Pals are excited to show you what they’ve created! Mark your calendars for our next blog hop on March 10th when our theme will be “Cute Critters” where the design team will be sharing projects that will feature critters of all sorts to inspire you. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.

CLICK HERE for Su Mohr at Aromas And Art, enjoy!

  1. Mary Fish at Stampin’ Pretty
  2. Melissa Seplowitz at The Stamping Ninja
  3. Peggy Noe at Pretty Paper Cards
  4. Lori Pinto at LollyPop Paper and Ink
  5. Rosanne Mulhern at Heartfelt Stamping
  6. Renae Novak at Blessed By Cards w/Renae NovakYou’re Here
  7. Su Mohr at Aromas And ArtNext Stop
  8. Windy Ellard at Windy’s Wonderful Creations
  9. Deb Walker at Deb Stamps Life
  10. Stesha Bloodhart at Stampin’ Hoot!
  11. Tricia Chuba at ButterDish Designs
  12. Beth McCullough at Stamping Mom
  13. Jeanie Stark at Just Stampin’
  14. Rae Harper Burnet at Wild West Paper Arts
  15. Debbie Mageed at Secrets to Stamping
  16. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps INK
  17. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  18. Jennifer Roque at Stamp Camp with Jen
  19. Pamela Sadler at Stampin Pink Rose
  20. Sara Stuart at Sentiments by Sara
  21. Lisa Milligan at Stamping Made Simple
  22. Leah O’Brien at Honey Bee Stamping & More!
  23. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  24. Debbie Crowley at expressively deb…
  25. Karen Hallam at Karen’s Stamping Habit
  26. Lisa Ann Bernard at Queen B Creations
  27. Mary Hanson at Up North Stampin’
  28. Lori Webb at Clever Copies
  29. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery

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In Bloom Birthday Celebration!

I just love the stitched flowers in the In Bloom Bundle. And yes, I know I probably have a ton of flower stamps and really didn’t need another one, but I could not resist these stitched dies.

I do love flowers, but since I do not have a green thumb, I decided this bundle was worth it because the flowers will live forever!

  • Begin with a Basic White card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”.
  • Randomly stamp flower, big and small all over the front, use some leaves and some accent dots to create a designer series paper look. I used Rococo Rose, Pretty Peacock and Mossy Meadow.
  • Cut a 3 ¼ x 5” piece of Basic White cardstock and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to dry emboss it with the Meadow Moments embossing folder.  I used the one with the butterflies.
  • Use the flower and leaf dies from the In Bloom Bundle to cut a flower out of Pretty Peacock and Rococo Rose cardstock. The leaves are cut using Mossy Meadow cardstock.
  • Layer a big and little flower w/leaves to the top left of the embossed white cardstock.
  • Stamp the Happy Birthday greeting from Sweet Strawberry in Pretty Peacock ink on some Basic white cardstock and then cut it out using the frame die in the bundle.
  • Add a small Rococo Rose flower and a few leaves to the corner of the greeting and pop it up on the cardstock with some Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Isn’t amazing that just stamping these flowers creates a beautiful designer series paper look. I am sure there are a plethora of other stamps in my collection that will create this same effect. Sometimes the simplest things make a card beautiful.

I encourage you to be creative with your stamp collection and create your own designer series paper. Don’t forget if you want to add the In Bloom Bundle to your stamping toys, you still have time this month to earn FREE Sale-a-Bration sets!

In Bloom Bundle
#156208 $48.50
Sweet Strawberry
#156214 $32.25
Meadow Moments
#153126 $8
Rococo Rose Cardstock
#150882 $8.75
Rococo Rose Ink
#150080 $7.50
Pretty Peacock Cardstock
#150880 $8.75
Mossy Meadow Cardstock
#133676 $8.75
Mossy Meadow Ink
#147111 $7.50
Pretty Peacock Ink
#150083 $7.50
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4

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Quite Curvy Bundle meets leftover hearts!

How do you feel about leftovers? I mean you either love them or hate them, right? As long as it is something I love like pizza, shrimp, chicken kabobs or anything Chinese I am happy OK with leftovers.

However, when it comes to my crafts, I think leftovers are awesome, especially cardstock. I save most of my scraps and have them organized by color. Do you save your scraps? What do you do with your scraps? Leave me a comment about how you feel about your crafting leftovers and if/or how you store your cardstock scraps and you would be the next winner.

Last week, we had a comment challenge about favorite go-to colors and let’s give it up for Sarah C. who will be getting a pack of Stampin’ Dimensionals…..her favorite go-to colors are Cherry Cobbler and Pool Party! Congrats Sarah!!!

This week’s comment challenge is all about leftovers, yup, crafting leftovers, so again leave me a comment on how you feel about your crafting leftovers and if/or how you store your cardstock scraps and you could be the next winner.

This week, I will be giving away a pack of the NEW Resin Hearts Embellishments from the JJ2021 Spring catalog. Please leave your comment before midnight on Saturday 2/14.

And now the card created from leftovers! If you missed the original card post, CLICK HERE!

  • Begin with a Basic Cherry Cobbler card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”.
  • Using the leftover Flower and Field Designer Series Paper, cut or punch a few more hearts from the designer series paper. (This will all depend on the heart shapes of your choice.) Attach this to the leftover curvy piece of Flirty Flamingo cardstock.
  • On the left side of your card front attach a 2 ¼ x 5 ¼” piece of Basic White cardstock.
  • To the right side of the card, attach the Flirty Flamingo and Flower and Field DSP panel created from the leftovers.
  • Using the Stamparatus, stamp the sentiment from the Quite Curvy Bundle along the curve in Cherry Cobbler ink.
  • Add one of the hearts cut from the Flower and Field Designer Series paper pack and add some gold metallic pearls. 
  • For the inside cut a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of White cardstock and layer on the inside.
  • Attach a few more leftover hearts from the Flower and Field Designer Series Paper pack to the top and bottom of the white panel.
  • Add a sentiment of your choice, or leave it blank as in the sample picture above.

This is the last month to order this amazing Flower and Field Designer Series Paper pack. It is FREE with a $50 order. Don’t forget to use the current host code: ZDHDYH2D

Also, don’t forget to enter a comment for your chance to win the Resin Hearts Embellishments. Winner will be announced next Monday!

Quite Curvy Bundle
#156228 $41.25
Stamparatus
#146276 $49
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock
#141416 $8.75
Cherry Cobbler Ink
#147083 $7.50
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
#119685 $8.75
Metallic Pearls
#146282 $7
Flower and Field DSP
Free 2/$50 order
Multi-Purpose Glue
#110755 $4

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The Power of Healing Prayer-Sunday Wisdom

Today’s Gospel shows us the many aspects of the life of Jesus.  It was the Sabbath, a day of rest, but Jesus seeing Simon’s mother ill was moved with compassion to heal her. 

Jesus shows us the importance of putting compassion before the law. His mercy is available to everyone, anytime, and with no restrictions.  Jesus shows us the power of silent prayer.  After an exhausting day of healing, Jesus went out “while it was still very dark” to find a deserted place to be with his Father, to reconnect as the Beloved Son. Through His silent prayer Jesus was able to discern the Father’s will, to move on to a new town.

We too can be strengthened for our journey.  Perhaps you are facing a big decision, a small decision, or maybe you are in need of physical, it all matters to Jesus. So go to Jesus and Our Heavenly Father, to seek advice, to be encouraged and to experience His loving presence so you will be renewed and reminded that we .are all His beloved sons and daughters.

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Simply Simple Sweet Ice Cream

Sometimes it is good to just take a step back from all my stamping toys and create something simply beautiful using just a handful of supplies.

Today’s simply simple card features the Sweet Ice Cream stamp set. It is a basic white card and was created with just paper, stamps and ink! #simplestamping

  • Begin with a Basic White card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”, score at 4 ¼”.
  • Stamp the Happy Birthday greeting to the bottom middle of the card front using Memento Black ink.
  • Next, stamp both of the popsicle/ice cream bar stamps to create the popsicles, one in Melon Mambo and the other in Bermuda Bay ink.  Add some a pop of color with the dots around each popsicle.
  • Stamp the popsicle stick in Gray Granite ink under each popsicle.

That’s all there is to it! I hope you will create something simple using only paper, stamps and ink. 

I would love to see what you create, just upload your cards to my Facebook page #simplestamping 

Sweet Ice Cream
#154456 $17
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Melon Mambo Ink
#147051 $7.50
Bermuda Bay Ink
#147096 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue
#110755 $4

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