Happy Birthday

Masculine Birthday-Handsomely Suited!

Happy Birthday, Masculine Cards / May 18, 2021 / Cards for Him, Handsomely Suited

Sometimes you just need a manly birthday card and the Handsomely Suited Bundle is perfect for creating a variety of cards for him. It is featured as a bundle in the January – June. Did you know that means you can save 10%? This amazing set is in the new catalog, but not offered as a bundle, so if you want to save, now is the time.

I love the Smoky Slate and Merry Merlot color combo! Very manly! Don’t you agree?
Just a simple sentiment on the inside from the In Bloom stamp set. As mentioned in a previous post, I altered the Happy Birthday You Really Are The Best stamp, but cutting it in half.

All Measurement=inches DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

Merry Merlot Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base) 1¾ x 4
Smoky Slate-4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- 2 x 2½, 5½ x 6, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Handsomely Suited Bundle
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder
Tailored Tag Punch
Night of Navy, Smoky Slate and Merry Merlot Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

Score Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Attach the strip of Merry Merlot cardstock to the Smoky Slate panel and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss them with the Tasteful Textile folder and attach to the card front.
Stamp the tie images in Merry Merlot, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop them out. Attach to the card front as shown.
Stamp the greeting and punch out using the Tailored Tag punch. Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp greeting for inside on 4 x 5¼ white panel and attach inside

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fun With Squares!

Happy Birthday / May 14, 2021

Here is a fun new set that is sure to be a hit for crafters of all ages. Introducing the All Squared Away bundle. I used Soft Sea Foam, the new In-Color Polished Pink and a splash of Basic Black.

All measurement=inches DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

Soft Sea Foam- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 4½ x 5½
Basic Black Cardstock- 4×4
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 3¾, 4 x 5¼
Polished Pink, scrap for inside
All Square Away Bundle
Silver Metallic Pearls
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Polished Pink, Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Soft Sea Foam cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut out three floral squares and three tiny flowers.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the dotted square stamp in Polished Pink ink three times around the 3¾ x 3¾ piece of white cardstock.
Stamp the greeting in Memento ink in the white space.
Use liquid glue to attach Sea Foam frames over the stamped images and add three tiny flowers. Embellish with the Silver Metallic Pearls and attach this panel to the 4 x 4 Basic Black panel.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting on the bottom center of card front.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside and decorate as desired

Have fun creating with this adorable bundle, I know I will!

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

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
#149653 #120

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Last Minute Snail Mail Fun!

Happy Birthday / April 29, 2021

Sadly the Snail Mail set will be retiring at the end of June. You still have time to add this sweet collection to your stamping supplies! This is such a fun set and you have to admit those little snails are too cute!!! Our host code is: WP3RWEW3

There is still time to earn the April Virtual Stamp Camp free, just place a $25 order and use the host code above before midnight on April 30th. Stamp camp project instructions will be emailed directly to the address provided on your online order. Happy Stamping and Happy Shopping!!!!

Supplies

Just Jade Cardstock- 5½ x 8½”
Real Red Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Snail Mail Designer Paper- 3½ x 4½, plus snails and presents cut from paper
Basic White Cardstock-2 x 2 ½” (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Best Year Yet Stamp Set
Sweet Ice Cream Stamp Set
Real Red and Memento Black Ink

Directions

Score Just Jade Cardstock in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Attach Real Red panel to card front
Attach the 3½ x 4 ½” piece of designer paper to the red panel.
Use paper snips to cut three big snails, two small snails and 5 presents from the designer series paper.
Attach the snails to the outside and one to the inside as shown.
Stamp the greeting from Best Year in Memento Black ink on some basic white cardstock and cut out with the Postage Stamp Punch.
Add three red rhinestones as shown.
Attach white panel to the inside and stamp Happy Birthday in Real Red ink.
Add a big snail and a present to the lower left corner.

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Sneak Peek-Hand -Penned 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper!

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / April 27, 2021

We are in the last week of the 2020-2021 annual catalog and here is a sneak peek at some of the gorgeous paper coming in the NEW 2021-2022 Annual catalog.

Items in the new catalog will be available for purchase beginning May 4th. There is still time to get some of those retiring products, but don’t delay, time is running out!

Supplies

Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 5 ½ x 8 ½” (card base), 2½ x ½
Hand-Penned 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper -4 x 5 ¼
Basic White Cardstock- 1½ x 2½ (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Butterfly Brilliance Bundle
Fancy Phrases Stamp Set
Onate Layers Dies
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Misty Moonlight Ink

Directions

Score white cardstock along 8½ “side at 4 ¼” for card base
Attach Hand-Penned Designer Series paper panel to card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine and the Ornate Layers Dies to cut the fancy rectangle in Misty Moonlight and attach to the center front of card.
Stamp greeting in Misty Moonlight ink on white cardstock and cut out with the Label Me Fancy punch. Attach greeting to the center of the Misty Moonlight ornate layer.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card. Stamp back tomorrow for another sneak peek from the upcoming catalog. Our Host Code is: WP3RWEW3

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

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Birds and More-Happy Spring!

Happy Birthday / April 22, 2021 / Birds and More

Well I thought it was spring….that was until we got snow this week. Here in St. Louis, you just never know about the weather. I was just starting to get used to having the windows open at night and hearing the birds early each morning. They are actually very good alarm clocks! Oh well, now I have the heat on, but at least you can enjoy this springtime card.

This is actually one of the cards I featured last month at my March Stamp Camp. If you live in the St. Louis area and want to join us for our monthly card class we would love to have you. Class cost is only $15 or FREE with a $25 order, so CLICK HERE for my calendar of events.

Don’t live in the St. Louis area, no problem, join in the monthly stamping fun virtually. Place a $25 order and use the current host code and I will email you the project instructions and video link. Our host code is: WP3RWEW3

This month you also have an opportunity to earn the Make it Monday One Sheet Wonder cards instructions. We made 11 cards from one sheet of designer series paper. If you missed that post, just CLICK HERE

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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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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#152487 $11.50

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A Well Said-Art Gallery Kind of Birthday!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Happy Birthday / March 24, 2021

I love it when things come together and todays cards features three awesome sets that go perfectly together. The florals for the Art Gallery Bundle are the perfect card front for a special birthday card. The pop of black wording from the Well Said bundle makes an ideal card for anyone, but especially for someone who loves blue and flowers.

**NOTE: The black outline around the image is for easy viewing only and is not actually part of the card.**

Begin with a Basic White card base that measures 5½ x 8½. In landscape position, (aka the long side) score at 4¼. Fold and burnish. This will create a card base.
Cut a 4 x 5¼” piece of Pacific Point cardstock and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine dry emboss it with the new Painted Texture 3-D embossing folder and attach to the card front.
Add a ½ x 4” strip of Mossy Meadow cardstock across the lower section of the Pacific Point panel.
Stamp the large flower bundle in Mossy Meadow ink on a piece of Basic White cardstock and cut out using the coordinating dies from the Art Gallery Bundle. Remove the flowers and add the greenery to the card front.
Stamp the large again in Pacific Point ink and cut out using the dies and snip off the blue flowers to add to the greenery.
Next cut the Happy Birthday greeting from the Well Written dies in Basic Black cardstock and glue to the card front.

Now I know there was a little fussy cutting on this project, but it is worth it right? I am sure when you create cards using this set you will be inspired to send them to everyone you know. I am actually sending mine off tomorrow. My mother-in-law is turning 89 on Saturday! YIKES! My birthday may be coming up, but she still has a few year on me! LOL

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

Painted Texture 3-D Embossing Folder
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Well Suited!

Happy Birthday, Masculine Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / March 15, 2021

If you are like me and struggle creating manly looking cards, then you are going to love the new Well Suited Suite. It has everything you need to create that perfect card for the men in your life. Fun fact, the paper inspiration was actually created from a real tie collection from one of the employees at Stampin’ UP!

Today’s card was part of a make and take from a virtual stamping event and was created by fellow demonstrator Sally Nusbaum. Thanks Sally!!!

This second card was also included in the virtual make and take, but I changed up the original card just a bit. This one was created for a woman and the jewel bling to create the necklace was made using the Opal Rounds from the Sand and Sea Suite pictured on page 41 of the January thru June 2021 catalog.

The “Happy Birthday” greeting is stamped in Rococo Rose ink and punched out using the Double Oval Punch.

I hope you enjoy working with this suite and create many wonderful manly cards!

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Happy Birthday With Sprinkles on Top!

1 Comment / Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / February 19, 2021

This fun card features the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle and was inspired by my friend and fellow demonstrator Sally Nusbaum. Thanks Sally!! I know that I posted an ice cream card yesterday, but I just couldn’t resist. I love this set and the Ice Cream sprinkles are so much.

With Melon Mambo and Bermuda Bay ink, it just makes me think happy!

Begin with a Bermuda Bay card base that measures 5 ½ x 8 ½”. In landscape position, (aka along the 8½” side) score at 4 ¼”. Fold and burnish.
Cut a piece of Basic White cardstock that measures 3 ¾ x 5 and a piece of Basic Black that measures 3 7/8 x 5 1/8. Stamp Happy Birthday in Bermuda Bay ink to the top of the white cardstock and attach it to the black panel.
Cut a 1 x 3¾” strip of Ice Cream Corner Designer Series and a 1 ½ x 3 ¾” strip of Bermuda Bay.
Tear a small strip of the Bermuda Bay and layer it on top of the larger torn strip. Layer the Ice Cream Corner Designer Series strip to the Bermuda Bay and attach to the bottom of the white panel.
Use the Ice Cream Builder punch to punch to cones from a 1 ½ x 4” piece of Cinnamon Cider cardstock. Stamp the waffle design on both cones using Early Espresso ink. Attach the cones to the front of the card base.
Stamp and punch two scoops from some Basic White cardstock, one in Bermuda Bay and one in Melon Mambo ink. Stamp some dots using Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo ink around the cones and attach the scoops.
Use some liquid glue to add the Ice Cream Corner Sprinkles to each scoop.

For the inside, cut a 3 ¾ x 5” piece of White cardstock and attach to the inside panel.
Stamp the greetings from the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle in Bermuda Bay ink. Add some sprinkles using the dot stamp and Melon Mambo ink.