Happy Birthday

Hey Chick Birthday Balloon!

Happy Birthday / / ,

Hey There Birthday Chick! Even if you are not a chick fan, these accessories are stinkin’ cute, don’t you think? The Hey Birthday Chick is in the new annual catalog, along with dies, but is not a bundle. The Hey Chick Bundle is only available this month.

  • Hey Chick #158627 $44
  • Hey Birthday Chick 158631 $43

I think I might be partial to the Hey Chick accessories…..what about you? Here is another card from my friend Cherie. I told you we had a fun weekend crafting. Now if only we did a little more crafting and a lot less talking, we would have gotten more than two cards done! LOL Oh well, after all crafting is 75% social. Right?

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3 x 4
  • Real Red Cardstock- 2¾ x 2¾ ,1¼ x 2½
  • Hey Birthday Chick Bundle
  • Layering Circle Dies
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score the Daffodil Delight cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Stamp the chick and balloon in Basic Gray ink on white cardstock and color with Watercolor pencils or Stampin’ Blend markers.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop the chick, balloon and the wire coop from Smoky Slate cardstock.
  • Crop a 2½ x 2½ Circle and Happy Birthday from Real Red cardstock.
  • Attach all to the card front as shown above.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

If you have enjoyed my friend Cherie’s chick cards, feel free to leave a comment. I will be sure to pass it along to her. Thanks! Perhaps when she visits again, I will have some more of her creations to share with you.

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

Hey Chick Bundle
158627 $44
Hey Birthday Chick Bundle
158631 $43
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
119683 $8.75
Real Red Cardstock
102482 $8.75
Smoky Slate Cardstock
131202 $8.75
Basic Gray Ink
149165 $7.50
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Layering Circle Dies
151770 $35
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120

Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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All Squared Away Birthday!

Happy Birthday / / ,

The All Squared Away Bundle is one of those stamp sets that can be used for any occasion. Today I chose the birthday theme. I love how the stamped background image looks like designer series paper, not to mention how perfectly these square fit together.

This card features four of the five new In-colors, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya and Fresh Freesia. Have fun creating!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base),2½ x 8½  
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (front panel), 4 x 5¼ (inside), 2½ x 8½
  • All Square Away Bundle
  • Tailored Tag Punch
  • Handsomely Suited Set
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Tasteful Textiles 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Fresh Freesia Ink
  • Pale Papaya Ink
  • Polished Pink Ink
  • Soft Succulent Ink
  • Stamparatus
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card base.
  • Stamp the colored squares with In-colors on Basic White strip and cut into squares.
  • Use the dies and Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut square designs from the Basic Black Cardstock strip and attach to the colored squares.
  • Dry emboss one white panel with the Tasteful Textiles folder and attach to the front panel.  Adhere other white panel inside the card.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting from Handsomely Suited in Memento Black ink on small pc of white cardstock.  Crop with the Tailored Punch and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Sponge edges in Memento Black ink with sponge daubers.
  • Decorate inside as desired.

I hope you have fun playing with these squares. The crafting possibilities are endless. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this bundle. You are always welcome to take a picture of your creations and send them to me at blessebycards@yahoo.com. I would love to share your creations on my blog.

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

All Squared Away Bundle
158382 $45
Handsomely Suited Bundle
156240 $47.50
Polished Pink Ink
155712 $7.50
Pale Papaya Ink
155670 $7.50
Soft Succulent Ink
155778 $7.50
Fresh Freesia Ink
155611 $7.50
Basic Black Cardstock
121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Tailored Tag Punch
145667 $18
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

Last Chance Products January to June Mini Catalog

Don’t forget many of the products in the January to June Mini Catalog will be retiring at the end of this month. Don’t miss out! CLICK HERE to download the list. Our June Host Code is: N26RAJBX

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Bloom Where You’re Planted!

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas /

Today in the greenhouse we have some potted plants from the Simply Succulents Bundle and a splash of the Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper.

I don’t know about you, but I seem to be always in need of a simple thank you card. Receiving a hand-crafted card is a true treasure and a great way to spread a little joy.

I love all the colors in this designer series paper and with a little fussy cutting, I dressed up the inside of my card. I don’t love fussy cutting things, but the Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips sure does make the job easier. It is all about the right tools, right? Or should I say toys! LOL

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Cinnamon Cider Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock-2×2
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (outside), 4 x 5¼ (inside) #159276
  • Garden Green Cardstock-2¾ x 5½
  • Pear Pizzazz Cardstock- 2½ x 2¾
  • Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper
  • Simply Succulents Bundle
  • Memento Black Ink # 132708
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine #149653
  • Paper Snips #103579
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Tombow Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score the Cinnamon Cider cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
  • Cut a 4×4 piece of DSP and then cut it on the diagonal, creating two equal pieces.
  • Attach one piece to the Basic White panel and then attach to the card front.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Simply Succulents Bundle to crop the planter and the greenery. Attach the greenery to the planter using liquid glue.
  • Now attach the plants to the card front.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting in Memento Black Ink.
  • Use the Paper Snips to fussy cut one of the plants from the paper.
  • Use the Stamparatus to add the inside greeting and attach the potted plant on the lower right corner and adhere to the inside.

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

Simply Succulents Bundle
#156264 $54.75
Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP
#155696 $11.50

Stamparatus
#146276 $49
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock
#153078 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Shaded Spruce Cardstock
#146981 $8.75
Add All to Cart
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock
#131201 $8.75

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Masculine Birthday-Handsomely Suited!

Happy Birthday, Masculine Cards / / ,

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

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

Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120

Handsomely Suited Bundle
#156240 $47.50
Tailored Tag Punch
#145667 $18
Tasteful Textiles 3-D Folder
#152718 $9
Smokey Slate Cardstock
#131202 $8.75
Merry Merlot Cardstock
#146979 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Merry Merlot Ink
#147112 $7.50
Night of Navy Ink
#147110 $7.50
Smoky Slate Ink
#147113 $7.50
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
#104430 $4

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Fun With Squares!

Happy Birthday /

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

All Squared Away Bundle
#158382 $$45
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
#149653 #120
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
#146988 $8.75
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Polished Pink Ink
#155712 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Silver Metallic Pearls
#146282 $7
Polished Pink Cardstock
#155710 $8.75
Add All to Cart
Stamparatus
#146276 $49

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Last Minute Snail Mail Fun!

Happy Birthday /

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.

Snail Mail Paper Pack
#154577 $11.50
Snail Mail Bundle
#156255 $44
Best Year Yet
#152568 $20
Sweet Ice Cream
#158224 $17
Just Jade Cardstock
#153079 $8.75
Real Red Cardstock
#102482 $8.75
Real Red Ink
#147084 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Postage Stamp Punch
#152709 $18
Add All to Cart
Red Rhinestones
#146924 $7

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

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas /

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

Misty Moonlight Ink
#153118 $7.50
Misty Moonlight Ink
#153081 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Fancy Phrases
#152530 $22
Ornate Layers Dies
#152726 $37
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149643 $120
Label Me Fancy Punch
#151297 $18
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$152813 $8

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Birds and More-Happy Spring!

Happy Birthday / /

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

Birds and More Bundle
#154107 $46.75
Misty Moonlight Ink
#153118 $7.50
Misty Moonlight Cardstock
#153081 $8.75
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock
#153078 $8.75
Old Olive Ink
#147090 $7.50
Soft Suede Ink
#147115 $7.50
Balmy Blue Ink
#147105 $7.50
Basic Gray Ink
#149165
Real Red Blends
#154899 $9
Stitched Rectangles
#151820 $35

Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120

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Happy Birthday You Sweet Thing!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Happy Birthday /

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
Sweet Strawberry
#154394 $18
Ornate Layer Dies
#152726 $37
Bumblebee Cardstock
#153077 $8.75
Blackberry Bliss
#133675 $8.75
Blackberry Bliss Ink
#147092 $7.50
Watercolor Pencils
#141709 $16
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120
Memento Black Ink
#132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8
Add All to Cart
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75

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So Much Happy at 50!

Happy Birthday /

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

So Much Happy Bundle
#154076 $45.75
Playful Alphabet Dies
#152706 $34
Basic Black Cardstock
#121045 $8.75
Petal Pink Cardstock
#146985 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
#159276 $9.75
Designer Series Paper Brights
#152487 $11.50
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
#149653 $120

Liquid Glue
#110755 $4
Stampin’ Seal
#152813 $8
Add All to Cart

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