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Inking Royal Blog Hop-Happy New Year!

23 Comments / Blog Hop / December 16, 2020

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s December Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are enjoying a year of celebrations. This month’s projects celebrate New Year’s Day, a special day to start anew and prepare for the coming year. 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.

Today’s card features the Life is Beautiful stamp set on page 51 of the Aug-Dec Holiday catalog.

Begin with a Poppy Parade card base, tent fold: 4 ¼ x 11”, score at 5 ½”.
Add a 4 x 5 ¼” layer of Basic Black to the card front.
Cut a 3 ¾ x 5” piece of Seaside Spray and stamp the tree in Early Espresso on the Seaside Spray panel.
Stamp the bird house to one of the tree limbs in Soft Suede. I masked the bird and stamped them in Real Red. You can also color the birds directly to the stamp with a Real Red marker. TIP: Don’t forget to remove your mask before stamping.
To create the falling snow, stamp the snowflakes in VersaMark ink and heat emboss using White Embossing Powder. Repeat the same method for the snow drift around the tree.
Wrap a piece of Poppy Parade ribbon from All the Trimmings Ribbon pack around the Seaside Spray panel.
The Happy New Year greeting is from Itty Bitty Christmas. I masked off Merry Christmas before stamping in Poppy Parade ink. TIP: Again, don’t forget to take off the mask before stamping on Whisper White cardstock.
Cut out the greeting using one of the scalloped ovals from the Layering Oval dies. Cut a smooth oval from the same die set out of Poppy Parade cardstock and layer the greeting on top.
Adhere with several mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the top of the ribbon.

For the inside of the card, layer a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Whisper White cardstock and stamp the greeting from Life is Beautiful in Memento Black ink.
Stamp a few stars in Poppy Parade ink and Seaside Spray Ink.

I hope you have a Blessed New Year and are able to celebrate in style wherever you may be. Thank you for stopping by today.

I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Ann Murray . There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

OH WAIT……… before you go……I just want to give a huge shout out to our fearless leader Brian King, for today is his birthday!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN!!

We all hope your day is amazingly awesome! Here is a birthday card that I made just for you with the Quite Curvy Bundle. If you all missed this set don’t worry it will be in the JJ 2021 mini catalog starting January 5th.

Don’t forget to continue the hop, next up Ann Murray!

click here to hop over to ann murray

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

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Say Good-bye to Whisper White!

Sales and Announcements / December 15, 2020

I know it is so sad and somewhat shocking because Whisper White has been around forever! Unfortunately because of the Coronavirus the supplier that produced Whisper White cardstock products has permanently closed.

Stampin’ Up! did not receive much of a notice about the closure, but rest assured they have taken care of us and have been working around the clock to find a replacement. Keep in mind this closure only affects Whisper White and not our other cardstocks.

Here is a list of Whisper White products that will be going out of production and are available now while supplies last. Please note there is an order limit of 2 per item per order.

#100730 – Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Cardstock
#140272 – Whisper White 8-1/2″ x 11″ Thick Cardstock
#124302 – Whisper White 12″ x 12″ Cardstock
#107301 – Whisper White Medium Envelopes
#131527 – Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
#145829 – Whisper White 3″ x 3″ Envelopes
#149710 – Assorted Memories & More Cards & Envelopes

And now let me introduce our new friend……Basic White!

The quality of the new Basic White has passed the Stampin’ UP! quality test and that is indeed good news. I am confident that it will perform well and soon we will not be able to craft without it! LOL

Here’s a video from Stampin’ Up! to showcase this new product and how it compares with our old friend, Whisper White!

If you have any questions, please reach out to me. I am always happy to help. Tomorrow you are in for a real treat as it is time for another Inking Royal Blog Hop with Brian King! I hope you will join us!

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Gleaming Christmas Stipes for the Holidays!

Christmas 2020 / December 14, 2020

Today’s card features the Gleaming Christmas Variety Bundle and each ornament is adorned with gold trim bows from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo pack.

Begin with a Mossy Meadow card base 5 ½ x 8 ½”
Add a 4 x 5 ¼” layer of Very Vanilla cardstock to the front panel.
To the bottom of that panel, add a strip of the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series paper.
Next add a ½ x 5 ¼” piece of Night of Navy to give the look of a faux ribbon.
From the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series paper of your choice, punch out three ornaments with the Gleaming Ornament punch pack.
If you want the copper look on the top of your ornament punch three ornament tops from the Copper Foil Sheets.
Add bows to the top of each ornament using the gold trim in the Forever Greenery Combo pack.
Stamp Merry Christmas in Night of Navy ink. I used the greeting from the Joy of Sharing Kit.

For the inside of the card, layer a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Very Vanilla cardstock and in Night of Navy ink, stamp a greeting of your choice and some of the snow from the Christmas Gleaming set. The greeting I chose came from the Joy of Sharing Kit.

So glad you stopped by today and hope you will join me again tomorrow for some more crafting fun! If you do not already have a demonstrator and would like to place an order, I would be happy to supply you with all your crafting desires. If your order is less that $150, please use the Host code: URBMWZNY

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Gaudete Sunday – Rejoice! Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / December 13, 2020

Today is the third Sunday of Advent and time to Rejoice! Christmas is almost here. If you are like me, then you love this time of year with all the glorious lights. It is also a time to reflect on God’s unconditional love. Mother Teresa describes it best:

“Whatever brings us true joy, whether the small joys of each day or the greatest joys in life, has its source in God, even if this does not seem immediately obvious. This is because God is a communion of eternal love, he is infinite joy that does not remain closed in on itself, but expands to embrace all whom God loves and who love him. God created us in his image out of love, in order to shower his love upon us and to fill us with his presence and grace.

God wants us to share in his own divine and eternal joy, and he helps us to see that the deepest meaning and value of our lives lie in being accepted, welcomed and loved by him. Whereas we sometimes find it hard to accept others, God offers us an unconditional acceptance which enables us to say: “I am loved; I have a place in the world and in history; I am personally loved by God. If God accepts me and loves me and I am sure of this, then I know clearly and with certainty that it is a good thing that I am alive”. ~Mother Teresa

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Leftovers Made Crafty

Christmas 2020, Paper Crafting Ideas / December 12, 2020

Leftovers are not just for dinner anymore. Today I have two cards for you and both were created using the leftovers from two different Stampin’ UP! kits.

First card features the Joy of Sharing All Inclusive Kit! Here are the actual kit samples:

And here is my card made with leftovers:

All of the supplies needed to create this card came from the leftover pieces in the Joy of Sharing Kit. The Gold Foil is what is left when you punch out the frames. I squared up the Gold Foil sheet and dry embossed it using the Tin Tile embossing folder.

For a very clean and simple look on the inside, I simply stamped the greeting from the kit in Memento Black Ink. Included with this kit are some very cute pine cones which you could certainly stamp on the inside as well.

I used those very pinecones on the inside of the second card so keep scrolling!

More leftovers on the menu! Card# 2 was created from using the odds and ends left from the Tag Buffet Kit.

Here are some samples of the tags, and it even comes with the cute little box, so your gift is ready to go!

And here is my card, starring the leftover tree!

The leftover is the tree from the tag punch outs. I dry embossed the cherry cobbler cardstock using the Winter Snow folder and the plaid is from the Plaid Tidings Designer Series pack.

I added a few Red Rhinestones to light up the tree! I created the tree stump by punching out the small rectangle typically used for the center of a bow. I used Early Expresso, but Soft Suede or Cinnamon Cider would also be great choices.

The Merry Christmas is stamped in Shaded Spruce ink on a piece of white tag leftover from the Tag Buffet kit.

Card Base: Shaded Spruce 5 ½ x 8 ½”
Cherry Cobbler: 1-7/8 x 3 ½” and 1-5/8 x 1-7/8, adhere to card opposite of each other
Plaid Tiding Designer Series Paper: 1 7/8 x 3 ½ and 1-5/8 x 1-7/8, adhere to card opposite each other
Christmas Tree stump: Early Expresso cardstock-Gift Bow Punch Builder
Christmas Tree: Cut out that was leftover from the Joy of Sharing card kit
Red Rhinestones: Randomly add embellishments to tree
Merry Christmas: White piece leftover from the Tag Buffet kit, stamped in Shaded Spruce ink with the Merry Christmas from the Joy of Sharing Kit

The inside is a 4 x 5 ½” layer of Whisper White cardstock. The greeting from the Joy of Sharing Kit is stamped in Shaded Spruce ink. The pinecones are stamped in Soft Suede ink and the evergreen leaves in Shaded Spruce ink.

I hope these cards will inspire you to use your leftover stamped images, as well as, those scrap pieces of Designer Series Paper. Stop back tomorrow for more crafting fun. If you would like to place an order, please use the Host code: URBMWZNY

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Tis the Season to be Jolly

2 Comments / Christmas 2020 / December 11, 2020 / Brightly Gleaming, Itty Bitty Christmas, Ornament Punch

Yes my friends there are only there are only 13 days until Christmas, but there is still time to get some of your favorite Holiday sets before they are gone! My card today features the Christmas Gleaming Variety Bundle, which includes the stamp set, punch pack and designer series paper.

Begin with a Pretty Peacock card base and add a 4 x 5 ¼” layer of Very Vanilla cardstock.
From the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series paper punch two ornaments from the larger ornament in the Gleaming Ornament Punch pack and glue them to the right side of the card.
To create the copper top of the ornament, punch two tops from the Copper Foil Sheets using the larger ornament punch. Add some gold trim to each ornament.
Adhere a ½ x 5 ½” piece of the Gleaming Designer Series Paper along the bottom of the card.
Cut out a scalloped oval from Pretty Peacock using the Layering Oval Dies. Cut a coordinating oval from Very Vanilla cardstock and stamp the greeting in Pretty Peacock ink.

TIP #1: I masked off the “&” sign on the stamp, well not really, I forgot-hence the bling covering the “&” sign! LOL….So, add bling or mask it is totally up to you, but remember there are no mistakes in stamping, only creative opportunities!

TIP #2: I colored my bling with the Bronze Stampin’ Blend alcohol marker. Now I realize that this bling might be retired, but when taking advantage of creative opportunities we have to use what is in our craft stash, Right???

And of ‘course let’s not neglect the inside!

Layer a 4 x 5 ¼” piece of Very Vanilla cardstock onto the card base.
Stamp the greeting from Itty Bitty Christmas in Pretty Peacock ink.
Add another ornament punched from the Brightly Gleaming Designer Series Paper.
Add a gold trim bow and you are ready for the Holidays!

I hope you all enjoyed today’s card creation and the added creative opportunity. Be bold and go create something beautiful to bless others with today!

If you would like to order any of these or other stamping supplies, I would appreciate your order. As a reminder the current host code is always available on my blog! Host Code: URBMWZNY

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You Are My Hoot

Christmas 2020 / December 10, 2020 / Alcohol Markers, Layering Square Dies, Stampin Blendd, Stampin Cut and Emboss, Stitched Rectangle Dies

Today’s card features one of the retiring Holiday sets, Have a Hoot. I think it is so cute and very versatile. I am not sure how many of these little darlings are in stock, but the retiring sale is only while supplies last.

So here is the Christmas card I made for my beloved, though it will not be surprise because he subscribes to my blog! Hee Hee! But is it the thought that counts, Right

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a 2 ½ x 4” piece of the Crumb Cake plaid from our Plaid Tidings Designer Series Paper (DSP) to the bottom of the card leaving an even border around the DSP.
Using the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine and the Layering Square Dies, I cut a square if Whisper White and a scalloped square of Cherry Cobbler.
To the white I stamped the two owls on the branch and colored them with some Stampin’ Blends (Crumb Cake, Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler) and layered it on the Cherry Cobbler with some Stampin’ Seal. TIP: When coloring with Stampin’ Blends (alcohol markers) always use the Memento Black ink to prevent bleeding.
For the greeting accent, I cut a 1 ¼ x 2 5/8” of Cherry Cobbler and used the Stitched Rectangles to cut the Whisper White for the actual saying, stamped in Memento Black

The inside is very simple. With no additional layers, I stamped with Cherry Cobbler ink directly on the Crumb Cake card base using the Merry Christmas saying from the bundle.

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December 2020 Pals Blog Hop My Favorite Things!

10 Comments / Blog Hop, Christmas 2020 / December 9, 2020 / Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder, For Unto Us, Heat Emboss, In the Pine Bundle

Hello, welcome to the Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop! This month our Design Team created projects showing “My Favorite Things” from any of the two current catalogs or the upcoming catalog in January. We hope you enjoy and will be inspired by them! Don’t forget to leave comments! We 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.

My card today features the In the Pines Bundle, the For Unto Us stamp set and the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder.

Begin by using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Evergreen Forest 3D Embossing Folder to create the dry embossed trees on a 4 x 5 ½” piece of thick Whisper White cardstock.
Layer and adhere embossed cardstock to a Whisper White card base 5 ½ x 8 ½” (score 8 ½” side at 4 ¼”).
Again using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the In the Pines Bundle cut several trees from the Gold Foil Sheets and adhere to the tree embossed layer using Tombow liquid glue. Cut 2 snow drifts from whisper white cardstock, 1 x 5 ½” and layer on the bottom of the card over the trees.
Using the Layering Oval Dies, cut a scalloped oval from the Gold Foil Sheets (1 ¾ x 2 ¾”) and a smooth oval from Whisper White cardstock (1 ¾ x 2 ¾”). Use VersaMark ink to heat emboss the greeting on the white oval with Gold Stampin’ Emboss Powder. Adhere the white to the Gold oval and then add to Whisper White card base with Stampin’ Seal.

For the inside greetings I used the saying from the For Unto Us stamp set and the Merry Christmas from the Joy of Sharing All Inclusive Card Kit and heat embossed both greetings using VersaMark ink and the Stampin’ Gold Emboss Powder. For a complete list of supplies, see end of this post.

Thanks for stopping by I hope you have a blessed day! Stop back tomorrow for more craft creations. Until then, be Blessed!
Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

And now prepare to be amazed because……..

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 January 13th when our theme will be Time to Sale-A-Brate. Participants will showcase tags or 3D items that will be great for gifts for any occasion. Don’t miss the fun! Until then, please stay safe and have fun in your craft room.

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Giant Year End Close Out Sale!

Christmas 2020 / December 8, 2020 / Brightly Gleaming DSP, Bundles, Feels Like Frost DSP, Retiring Stamp Sale

Today beings the Year End Closeout Sale! And sadly yes, we have to say good-bye to almost all the Holiday sets in the 2020 August – December mini catalog. Sale ends January 4^th or when supplies have been depleted.

That’s right, sale is while supplies last only, so order your favorite set before it is gone, gone, gone!

**CLICK HERE TO SEE LIST OF ALL RETIRING PRODUCTS**

12 x 12 Brightly Gleaming Specialty Paper Sale 50% off….sale price $7.50

Feels Like Frost Designer Series Paper Sale 50% off…….sale price $7.50

CLICK HERE TO SEE DISCOUNTED RETIRING PRODUCTS

Little Treats Bundle is going…..going….get it before it’s gone! Save 10% while supplies last!

**Sweet Little Treat Box becomes purse!**

If you are like me it is always hard to say good-bye to the holiday stamp sets. I do hope you take advantage of this Year End Sale, but hurry while supplies last! Don’t forget if your order is less that $150, please use the current Host code: 9EDAFR74

Tomorrow I will be participating in a Pals Blog Hop with Mary Fish. I hope you will join us as we celebrate a few of our favorite things! Until then, be Blessed!

Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

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Christmas Begins with Christ!

4 Comments / Christmas 2020 / December 7, 2020 / Christmas Classic Designer Series Paper, For Unto Us, Merry Christmas

Today’s card features the NEW Christmas Classic Designer Series Paper and the For Unto Us Stamp Set. I chose to highlight Shaded Spruce and Cherry Cobbler as my colors. I added some Gold Metallic trim and Red Rhinestones as accents.

Since there are a lot of measurements for this card, I thought it best just to list them so you too can create something fun today. This card would also look great using the Playing with Patterns 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper pictured on page 149 of the annual catalog. Perhaps with a birthday theme. I am sure it would have a whole new look!

Measurements/Directions:

Card base: Shaded Spruce – 5 ½” x 8 ½”; scored @ 4 ¼” in landscape position
Whisper White Cardstock – 3 ¾” x 5”, greeting stamped in Shaded Spruce Ink, Red Rhinestones for greeting
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock – 3 ¼” x 3 ½”
Classic Christmas 6” x 6” Designer Series Paper 1” x 3” (3); adhere to the Cherry Cobble and then to Whisper White
Gold metallic trim from the Forever Greenery Trim Combo Pack – wrap it around the Cherry Cobbler three times and adhere in the back. Tie a bow and add to the front with glue dot. Adhere to the Whisper White.

For the inside, I layered a piece of Whisper White cardstock, 4 x 5 1/4″ and stamped the greeting in Shaded Spruce This greeting is from the Joy of Sharing All Inclusive Kit featured on page 4 of the Aug-Dec mini catalog. I layered three pieces of the same Christmas Classic Designer Series Paper that I used on the front. Strips measure 1/2 x 4″.

There is still time to add to your Christmas collection, but hurry many of these sets will be retiring, never to return again. Thanks so much for dropping by and if you would like to place an order, please use the Host Code: 9EDAFR74

This host code will be valid through December 12th! Thanks again for shopping with me! Stop back by tomorrow for some more crafting fun. Until then, be Blessed!
Stamping Hugs and Blessings,
Renae

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Inking Royal Blog Hop-Happy New Year!

Say Good-bye to Whisper White!

Gleaming Christmas Stipes for the Holidays!

Gaudete Sunday – Rejoice! Sunday Wisdom

Leftovers Made Crafty

Tis the Season to be Jolly

You Are My Hoot

December 2020 Pals Blog Hop My Favorite Things!

Stampin’ Pretty Pals’ Blog Hop Line-up

Giant Year End Close Out Sale!

Christmas Begins with Christ!

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