Easter-Spring

Make It Monday #150 ~ Happy Easter

Easter-Spring, Make it Monday Videos / March 11, 2024 / Easter Lilies

Happy Monday everyone, today I am excited to share with you three Easter cards I created using the Easter Lilies Bundle featured in the January – April 2024 mini catalog. You can order this bundle today, save 10% and get it in time for Easter. But hurry because this bundle is on the low inventory list.

And now the star of today’s video, Easter Lilies! Just click here or the photo below to access today’s Make It Monday video!

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This bundle has some amazing greetings and if you follow me you will recognize them! Also the January – April mini catalog will be retiring along with the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog at the end of April, so mark your calendars for March 18 and stop back for the retiring product list. But like I said, this bundle is on the low inventory list, so if you want to add this to your stash, do it today. Our host code is ERQFFAAN!

Here is a closer look at today’s card creations!

Don’t forget the retiring list will go live on March 18th so if there is something from the mini or annual catalog that you really want order that now. Once the retired list is published all stamp sets and products will be while supplies last! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fresh As A Daisy ~ Favorite Things Friday!

Easter-Spring, Favorite Things Friday, Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You / January 26, 2024 / Fresh As A Daisy DSP, Perennial Postage Bundle

Hey there my stamping friends. I am back today with another favorite designer series paper pack from the 2023-2024 annual catalog, Fresh As A Daisy. This amazing paper pack with make card making an daisies just happens to be one of my favorite flowers.

I love the softness of the Boho Blossom daisies in this paper and so I started with a Boho Blossom card base. I chose Cajun Craze ink to compliment the background color in this sheet of designer series paper.

I used the dies in the Perennial Postage bundle to crop a Boho Bloom and Basic White layer. The greeting that I stamped with Cajun Craze ink is from the Timeless Arrangements stamp set.

I guess you can already tell that one of my favorite new bundles is the Perennial Postage Bundle. Get a free Sale-a-Bration stamp set or paper pack when you place an order for this bundle or any $50 order. Just click on the images below. Happy Stamping!

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Flowers in the Winter-Painted Lavender!

1 Comment / Easter-Spring, Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Sale-a-Bration / January 10, 2024 / Painted Lavender Bundle, Sale A Bration

I thought since it is really rainy and snowy this week having a pop of spring would be nice. Flowers are always fun, no matter what the season. This summer my husband and I planted some Knock Out Roses, mainly because I don’t have a green thumb and I heard these were virtually indestructible. Well, three out of the five plants began to bloom and this past week even though the temperatures were very cold, one single rose appeared. I think that was my mom giving me a sign from heaven that she is still watching over all of us.

Today I am sharing a card I made with the new Painted Lavender Bundle. I did not actually use any of the dies from the bundle, just the stamps and a greeting from Timeless Arrangements. Cards flowers are the best, because they always look good, cost relatively little investment and are definitely indestructible. LOL

I began with an Orchid Oasis card base and stamped two lavender leaves with Orchid Oasis ink on a 2-3/4 x 3-3/4 piece of Basic White CS, mounted it on a layer of Orchid Oasis, then another Basic White panel and finally to the card front. I stamped some leaves with Old Olive ink, but stamped off first using the second generation as my image. I also stamped some of the grass at the bottom.

The greeting is stamped in Orchid Oasis, mounted on a 5/8 x 2-1/2 panel of Orchid Oasis CS and attached to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. This would also make a fabulous Easter card!

The Painted Lavender Bundle is new in the 2024 January Mini Catalog and very popular as it is already on Low Inventory. Order yours today and add a pack of paper to get a free Sale-A-Bration product of your choice. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Oh Happy Day! Playing in the Rain

Easter-Spring, Just Because Cards / June 6, 2023

I just love that stinkin’ cute turtle from our Playing in the Rain stamp set, not to mention the cloud stamps and dies. Just add a little color with our Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers and this card really comes to life. I used a blending brush and some of the Azure Afternoon ink to create the blue sky. The flowers are colored with a Daffodil Delight Blend marker.

I started with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Azure Afternoon blue to match the sky. The clouds are stamped in Smoky Slate and the turtle, flowers and greeting in Memento Black ink. I used the Crumb Cake and Old Olive Blends to color the turtle. He is so sweet, just look at that face. I created the grass freehand with Old Olive and Granny Apple Green Blends.

I am not sure what the weather is like in your neighborhood, but our forecast here is calling for clear skies and a high of 90. Looks like this is the perfect card for my neighborhood. Happy Stamping!

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An Alphabest “HI”

2 Comments / Easter-Spring, Just Because Cards / May 3, 2023

Here is a fun card using the Alphabest stamp set pictured on page 166 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. The coordinating Best Label Punch was used to add a little dimension to this project. This card works best as a square card and you can change up the colors to reflect your favorite palette.

The base of this card was created by dry embossing the card front using the Strips and Splatter Embossing Folder. Once you decide how big you want the card base to be, cut a Basic White pane 1/4-1/2″ smaller depending on how big of a border you want. My square envelopes measure 5¾ x 5¾, so my card base measures 5½ x 5½ and my white panel is 5 x 5.

Stamp in desired colors and punch with the Best Label punch. My card is stamped with Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Soft Sea Foam. The border for “Hi” is stamped with Memento Black ink. You can use rhinestones, sequins, pearls or whatever bling you have on hand to create a fun look on your card.

I hope this card inspires you to think outside the box and still create something beautiful. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Rain or Shine Always Thinking of You!

Easter-Spring, Thinking of You / April 11, 2023

I am really going to miss this Rain or Shine Designer Series paper, but am so glad this cute bundle will not be retiring. Well, the stamps will not retire, but if you want to save 10% by ordering the bundle, now is the time. The bundle price will not be in the next catalog, so go ahead and treat yourself today. Be sure to use the current host code at the bottom of this post so you can earn the free April Virtual Stamp Camp!

I started with a Calypso Coral card base and cut a 2¾ x 4 piece of DSP that I mounted to a layer of Basic Black. I used my Paper Snips to fussy cut the turtle and a few umbrellas. If you don’t have our Paper Snips, they are totally worth the investment. I tried cutting with another brand of small scissors and it just did not have the same smoothness and precision. Again, at only $11 they are totally worth the investment.

The greeting is from Nestled Friends and is stamped with Memento Black ink. I really love all the characters in the paper pack and in the bundle, but I think the turtle is my absolute favorite. He is both cute and mischievous-so stinkin’ cute. Happy Stamping. I know you will have fun creating with this amazing paper.

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Easter Bunny-Celebrate His Love

Easter-Spring, Stamping Techniques / April 5, 2023

It is almost Easter so I thought I would share with you this super cute bunny card. This card looks really complicated but it isn’t. Time consuming maybe, but trust me it is not hard. I used the Easter Bunny and the Rejoice in Him sets.

I started with a Crumb Cake card and added a layer of Early Espresso CS and then a layer of Pear Pizzazz that I embossed with the new Cane Weave embossing folder. These adorable bunnies were stamped on Crumb Cake CS and colored with colored pencils and a Blender Pen. I used Early Espresso, Basic Gray, and Basic White pencils. This is a water coloring technique that is perfect for shading these bunnies.

And oh, a little pink for the ears. To create the white fur on the bunnies back I used a watercolor painter and some Basic White Craft ink. I stamped the greeting with Night of Navy ink and fussy cut it out with my paper snips. Happy Stamping!

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Easter Card and Candy Box-Make It Monday #103

Easter-Spring, Make it Monday Videos / April 3, 2023

Welcome to Holy Week my friends. We are only one week away from Easter and today I am excited to share with you two Easter Treats, a card and a super easy Candy Box. This fun box is created using only a 4 x 5 piece of cardstock and for the lid, a and a 2½ x 6 pc of Designer Series paper. Now that is amazing! Don’t forget to put the yummy treats inside and if you are feeling really generous, add a roll of cash. It all depends on who will receive these treats.

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Easter Candy Box-A Closer Look!

I am making 25 boxes for my co-workers, so I decided to go with the peanut butter cup treats and not the cash. LOL Perhaps when I am blessed with grandkids, I will think about the roll of cash. Regardless of what goes in your box, I am sure you will be a blessing to others.

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Rain or Shine You’re On My Mind!

Easter-Spring, Thinking of You / March 17, 2023

The Rain or Shine Designer Series paper featured in the mini January -April catalog is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I love these little critters. They are so bright and cheery, even if it is raining.

I started with a Balmy Blue card base and added a layer of Basic Black and then a layer of Rain or Shine DSP to the card front. Yes, I fussy cut Mr. Fox and the little flower bouquet, but you have to admit, they make the card. The sentiment is from Nature’s Prints featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

Did you know that many of the products in the mini catalog will be retiring soon. I know it is hard to believe we are almost to the end of the mini and the annual catalog. So little time and so many great stamp sets!!! The retired lists will be coming soon, so grab your favorite sets while you can and as always, Happy Stamping!

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Celebrating Friends-Favorite things Friday!

Easter-Spring, Favorite Things Friday, Happy Birthday / March 10, 2023

Hello all, it is so hard to believe it is already Friday. The weeks seem to be going faster and faster, unlike when I was a kid in school and could not wait for the weekend. LOL It is time again for one of my favorite monthly outings, a visit with my friends at Mother of Good Counsel Home. I love sharing my love for making cards with the residents. They are such a lovely group. I typically have about 10 people join in the fun. I know they will love the cards and I hope you do too.

Here is a close look at the three cards we will be making!

This card was created with the Rejoice in Him stamp set featured in the mini catalog. I used Soft Suede and Old Olive inks. The patterned paper is not Stampin’ Up!, but the residents won’t mind.

This card was created with some retired pink cardstock, probably Pretty in Pink. I used the Uniquely Artistic set featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I do believe the greeting is from a retired set, but I used Garden Green ink and that is in the catalog.

My last card was created using retired sets, Touches of Texture and Wetlands. The leaves were stamped with Old Olive and the flowers with Lovely Lipstick. I hope you have a Fantastic Friday! Happy Stamping!

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Make It Monday #150 ~ Happy Easter