Favorite Things Friday

Beary Cute Christmas ~ Favorite Things Friday!

Christmas 2023, Favorite Things Friday /

Now that the fall weather is finally here, did you know that Christmas is only 77 days away! I know all the stores are ready because the Christmas decorations have been out for weeks. Today’s card was created using the Beary Cute Bundle and the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper pack.

I stated with a Night of Navy card base and added a layer of Beary Cute Designer Series Paper that measure 2-3/4 x 5 -1/4 to the top of the card front and a 2 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White CS to the lower front. Stamp Happy Holidays with Night of Navy ink as shown. The bears are stamped and cropped with the cute bear punch. The baby bear is fussy cut with Paper Snips! Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Beary Cute Bundle
$42.25
Beary Christmas DSP
$12.50
Night of Navy Ink
$9
Night of Navy CS
$10
Basic White CS
$10.50
Paper Snips
$11
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Coffee With Friends-Favorite Things Friday!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Favorite Things Friday /

Happy Friday everyone. Wow this week sure did fly by. I thought I would combine the Coffee and Friends stamp set with the Pick of the Patch Bundle for a fun summer into fall card.

I used my watercolor pencils to color in the friends and the bench. I stamped the grass from Oceanfront and then added some green coloring around it. The pumpkins were stamped with Pumpkin Pie ink and fussy cut with my handy dandy Paper Snips. I decided to only add one Pecan Pie stem (punched from the Pumpkin Builder Punch) and then just colored the green stems on the two small pumpkins.

I used the Starry Sky cardstock for my card base and added a Basic White layer. The greeting and all the images are stamped with Pecan Pie. A lot of pie in this card. LOL!! Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies:

Coffee w/Friends
$25
Pick of the Patch
$38.50
Watercolor Pencisl
$16
Starry Sky
$10
Pecan Pie Ink
$9
Pumpkin Pie Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Medley Mix-Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards /

Well, I am continuing my week of tribute to my fellow crafty demonstrators with two cards created with the Medley Mix Bundle featured on page 57 in the Holiday Mini catalog. My cards today are brought to you by Sally Nusbaum and Julie Weber. Thanks girls for sharing your talents with us.

Medley Mix Bundle

Sally used Moody Mauve ink and a Blending Brush with one of our decorative masks to create a fun background. We used the punch to crop the star from the Moody Mauve and Very Vanilla before adding these layers to the card. It is a great way to minimize your cardstock waste.

Medley Mix Bundle

Julie used Very Vanilla and Pretty Peacock to add a bit of texture to her card. I believe she used the Glorious Gingham 6 x 6 Designer paper to punch out the X’s. I hope you have fun creating with all of these card ideas.

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

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Pick of the Patch-Favorite Things Friday!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Favorite Things Friday / /

Fall is just around the corner and if Fall is one of your favorite seasons then I am sure you are looking forward to come cooler weather. Here is St. Louis we have been very lucky to have a mild summer with relatively low humidity. So why not celebrate with one of the new fall stamps sets coming in the Holiday Mini catalog. Pick of the Patch is a fall punch bundle that I am sure you will love. Here is the card I created using this new bundle.

The colors for my card creation today are Early Espresso, Berry Burst and Pumpkin Pie. I added some Garden green leaves on my tree to give it an early fall look. My main white panel measures 3¼ x 3¼, the Pumpkin Pie is 3½ x 3½  and the Berry Burst is 3¾ x 3¾. The greeting is stamped with Espresso ink on a ¾ x 2¼ white scrap and mounted on a panel of Pumpkin Pie-1-7/8 x 2- 7/8.

I hope this card puts you in the mood for all things fall. This set and many others will be available for purchase on 6th, which is really only a five days away. Get your lists ready and order early because let’s face it these are stinkin’ cute and I want to be sure you get all your choices before they go on backorder. Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies-minus the bundle!

Early Espresso CS
$10
Early Espresso Ink
$9
Pumpkin Pie CS
$10
Pumpkin Pie Ink
$9
Berry Burst CS
$10
Berry Burst Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Garden Green Ink
$9
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Flash Back – Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Welcome Baby! /

So I am creating cards for a weekend vendor next weekend (August 18-20) in Danvers, Illinois and realized that I don’t have enough baby cards in my inventory. Of course I went through all my adorable baby sets and realized I do not have a current baby set! Oh my, we will have to remedy that.

So today’s cards are truly a flash back to when “Something Baby” was in the annual catalog. I do believe this is my all time favorite baby set from Stampin’ Up!

Danvers is small town outside of Bloomington/Normal where my grandma lived. I have so many fond memories of visiting her while in college (Illinois State University) and of course visiting Danvers Days before my kids were born, but especially when they were little. I have not been to Danvers Days since my daughter was 8 years old and she will be 30th this month! Yikes, it has been a long time.

If you live in Illinois mark your calendars for August 18-20 and come check out Danvers Days!

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

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A Birthday Milkshake-Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Happy Birthday, Summer Fun /

Happy Birthday to my brother, Greg! Today is his birthday and while I am not going to be able to share a Milkshake in person, I thought I would post this card for him. See I promised it would not be Mossy Meadow and Blackberry Bliss! LOL

This bright and bold creation was made with Lemon Lime Twist and Melon Mambo, quite the opposite of the darker neutral colors don’t you think? This fun summertime set is perfect for creating a special birthday card and I hope my brother enjoys his. I even got it in the mail on time, so he can enjoy his online and in-person birthday card!

#blessedbycards

My card base is the bright and cheery Lemon Lime Twist with a layer of Melon Mambo. The spoon is stamped with Pecan Pie ink on Pecan Pie cardstock. The fountain glass is a combo of Lemon Lime Twist and Smoky Slate and don’t forget the red cherry on top! Happy Stamping!!!!

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

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Project Supplies

Share A Milkshake
$19
Share A Milkshake Dies
$30
Lemon Lime Twist
$10
Lemon Lime Twist
$9
Melon Mambo CS
$10
Melon Mambo Ink
$9
Real Red Ink
$9
Smoky Slate Ink
$9
Pecan Pie Ink
$9
Pecan Pie CS
$10
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Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$128

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Happy Retirement-Favorite Things Friday!

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Although I am a few years away from retirement, I know it will be my favorite thing because then I will be able to craft all day and work won’t get in the way. LOL Well, perhaps I will still need to spend time cleaning and doing laundry, but I am sure I will have more time for crafting! I hope!!

Today’s retirement card is a clean and simple card created using the Nature’ Prints and Gone Fishing stamp sets! I decided just to use one color for a simple monochromatic look. I choose Mossy Meadow.

#blessedbycards

I think this card would look great with Afternoon Azure and Gorgeous Grape as well. I guess I was going for a more masculine look, so I used the card green……oh Blackberry Bliss would be another great choice. Maybe next time! LOL Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Nature’s Prints
$25
Gone Fishing
$21
Mossy Meadow CS
$10
Mossy Meadow Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Fun With Earthen Textures-Favorite Things Friday!

2 Comments / Favorite Things Friday, Thank You /

We are having fun again today with the new Earthen Textures Bundle features in the 2023-2024. Today I created a simple thank you card using a Cajun Craze and Old Olive. This super simple card goes together is less than 5 minutes and that surely is a favorite to celebrate this Friday! #supersimplecards

If you follow my blog or come to any of my in-person classes then you know that I love to fussy cut. Even though I enjoy a good fussy cut card, I much prefer a super simple card that goes together quickly. I hope you enjoy today’s creation!

#supersimplecards

I began with a Cajun Craze card base and added a layer of Basic White. I cut my white card panel at 3 ½ x 3 ½ x 4 ¾ and stamped the fern/wheat looking stamp with Old Olive ink several times and then a few at the bottom with Cajun Craze. I also stamped the twig looking stamp and the greeting with Cajun Craze. The greeting is from Layering Leaves.

The greeting is stamped on a separate white panel and mounted on a 1 x 4 ¾ piece of Cajun Craze. I simply layered the greeting to the bottom of the white panel w/my stamped images and attached to the card front. Simple Simon!

If you have not had a chance to add this amazing and very versatile bundle to your stamping stash, I would do it soon. It is quickly becoming one of the most popular bundles and you want to get yours while supplies last. Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Earthen Texture Bundle
$54.75
Layering Leaves
$24
Cajun Craze CS
$10
Cajun Craze Ink
$9
Old Olive Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Coffee With Friends-Favorite Things Friday!

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards /

One of my favorite things about being a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator is the opportunity to gather with other demonstrators and share ideas. I recently had an opportunity to gather with about 28 other demos for a fun day of stamping and sharing.

Coffee was not involved and that truly is sad, but my card today was inspired by fellow demonstrator Angie Dixon. She created a lovely card swap and graciously gifted one to me. Her swap inspired me to create today’s card. Thanks Angie for your generosity!

Coffee With Friends $25

This is a quick and easy fun fold card. I started with a Melon Mambo card base measuring 4 1/4 x 11 and scored at 5-1/2 to create the basic card. To create the fun fold front, simply score the card front panel in the center at 2-3/4″ and fold back to create front fold. See photo below.

Coffee With Friends $25

For the front panel cut a 2-1/2 x 4 piece of Tahitian Tide and stamped the Sketched Plaid Background stamp w/Tahitian Tide ink. The dear friend is stamped with Tahitian Tide ink and fussy cut. The white panel with the girls is a piece of Basic White CS-3×3. You can round the corners for a softer look.

The girls are colored with a variety of Stampin’ Blend Markers. You can choose whatever color coordinates with your card base. This card looks like it took a long time to create, but trust me our Stampin’ Blend Combo alcohol markers makes color super fast and easy. Happy Stamping!

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

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Project Supplies

Coffee With Friends $25
Sentimental Park $24
Sketched Plaid $20
Tahitian Tide $10
Tahitian Tide $9
Tahitian Tide Blend Combo
$10
Melon Mambo Blend Combo
$10
Pecan Pie Blend Comb
$10
Granny Apple Green Blend Combo
$10
Smoky Slate Blend Combo
$10
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Boho Blossom Blend Combo
$10

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Nature’s Prints-Best Wishes-Favorite Things Friday!

Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Favorite Things Friday /

Today’s card features the new colors in our full line of ink pads, Pecan Pie. It reminds me of our farm in Illinois. Yes, folks you read that correctly I grew up on a farm in the very small town of Merna just outside of Bloomington/Normal Illinois. Who knew! It is quiet, peaceful and small, did I mention small. Seriously there are 100 people if that living in Merna.

We did not have any festivals and although it is small, you will not find any quaint shops, so I doubt if Hallmark will be featuring us anytime soon. There is a very fun little tavern, well that is what my grandpa called it. I think the correct term is Merna Tap. We moved when I was 5 so Merna Tap was not on my list of things to do! LOL

I began with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Pecan Pie. To another layer of Basic White (3 ¾ x 5) I used Pecan Pie ink and stamped off to create the lighter looking wheat. The greeting stamped in Pecan Pie is also from the Nature’s Prints stamp set.

So whether you are a farm or city girl, I hope you enjoy this card and create something beautiful today. Happy Stamping!

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

Nature’s Prints Set
$25
Pecan Pie CS
$10
Pecan Pie Ink
$9
Basic White CS
$10.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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