Happy Birthday

Four Square-Enjoy Life!

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Now that spring is here, I thought I would share another Sweet Citrus card with you. Today’s card inspiration is a patterned four square using the Rain or Shine Designer Series paper. I began with a Daffodil Delight card base and a 3-3/8 square of Flirty Flamingo. My designer series squares measure 1-1/2″ and are mounted on a 3-1/8″ square of white cardstock.

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The greeting is stamped on a 1 x 3-1/4″ piece of white in Memento Black ink and layered on a 1-1/8 x 3-3/8″ piece of Flirty Flamingo. I stamped the fruit with Flirty Flamingo and Daffodil Delight ink and used the Hybrid embossing folder to emboss and cut the fruit.

This really is a sweet card to send to that special someone who just may need a little bit of sunshine. I hope you enjoy this card, CLICK HERE to check out my Make It Monday video for more details on how to use the Sweet Citrus Hybrid Embossing Folder.

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

Sweet Citrus Bundle
$49.50
Daffodil Delight CS
$9.25
Daffodil Delight Ink
$8
Basic White CS
$10.25
Flirty Flamingo Ink
$8
Flirty Flamingo CS
$8
Memento Black Ink
$6
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Stamparatus
$49
Granny Apple Green
$8
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
Rain or Shine DSP
$15
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Celebrating Friends-Favorite things Friday!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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

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Clear embossing Technique-Layered Stripes!

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Today I have a super fun technique for you and the Layered Stripes stamp in the mini catalog is the perfect stamp to show off this technique. All you need is some clear embossing powder, some versa mark ink, a heat tool and some of your favorite colors. I chose the Polished Pink In-Color for my card base and some stamping, some Bermuda Bay cardstock (4 x 5¼) ink, some Daffodil Delight and Memento Black Inks and of course some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5) and some scraps.

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I first inked my Layered Stripes stamp with VersaMark and stamped it on some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5). Cover it will clear embossing powder and shake off the excess. Then apply heat using the heat tool and you will have a glossy finish. Next take a sponge dauber and some of your favorite colors and apply ink to the embossed panel. It is like magic.

Layer the Bermuda Bay and the Layered Stripes panel to the card front. I used the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting from Biggest Wish stamp set on some Basic White cardstock scraps and then cut them down and layered them on the front of my card.

This really is a fun technique and like I said this Layered Stripes stamp is just perfect. I love the vibrant colors. I hope you are inspired to try this technique. Have fun…..as always Happy Stamping!

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

Project Supplies

Biggest Wish
$17
Layered Stripes
$19
Polished Pink Ink
$8
Polished Pink CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
$10.25
Daffodil Delight Ink
$8
Bermuda Bay Ink
$8
Bermuda Bay CS
$9.25
VersaMark Ink
$9.50
Basic Embossing Powders
$18
Heat Tool
$30
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Forever Fern Birthday-Favorite Things Friday!

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One of my absolute favorite stamp sets in the annual catalog is the Forever Fern set. I love, love, love this set and so I am sharing with you today a card I made for my boss this week. It was his birthday on Valentine’s Day!

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This set is considered a Distinctive ink set and is pictured on page 73. I love the details and you can even get the Forever Flourishing dies that coordinate with many of the stamps. I only wish there was a Happy Birthday greeting in this set. As you can see it is a great set that is elegant and yet masculine at the same time.

I started with a Basic White card base and on another piece of white I stamped several of the leaves in Old Olive, Garden Green and Pear Pizzazz. I cut the cardstock on the diagonal and added a strip of Garden Green. I used the Black Memento ink for the splatter. The greeting, stamped with Garden Green ink, is from Framed Florets which is featured in our Spring Mini catalog.

I hope you will stop back again for more card inspiration! Don’t forget to join me each Monday for a Make It Monday tutorial. Happy Stamping!

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

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Forever Fern
$24
Framed Florets
$23
Garden Green CS
$9.25
Garden Green Ink
$8
Basic White CS
$10.25
Pear PIzzazz Ink
$8
Old Olive Ink
$8
Memento Black Ink
$6
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Share a Milkshake – Make it Monday #95

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Today I am so excited to share with you 4 fantastically fun birthday cards using the new Share a Milkshake Bundle. This fun set is sure to bring a smile to friends of all ages. It is great for kids and that special someone in your life. After all everyone loves ice cream right? You can create and old fashion fountain soda or a sundae with a cherry on top. I know you are going to love the waffle cone die, it embosses and cuts at the same time.

Make It Monday #95 In struction Sheet

A Closer Look

I hope you enjoyed this splash of summertime. Join me next Monday for another Make It Monday tutorial. Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any future videos. Stamp back tomorrow for another card inspiration. Have a Blessed week!

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

Project Supplies

Share A Milkshake Bundle
$44
Layered Stripes
$19
Deckled Rectangles
$30
Opaque Gems
$8
Stampin Mini Cut n Emboss Machine
$63
Fresh Freesia
$8
Fresh Freesia CS
$9.25
Gorgeous Grape Ink
$8
Gorgeous Grape CS
$9.25
Polished Pink CS
$9.25
Polished Pink Ink
$8
Real Red Ink
$8
Soft Suede Ink
$8
Soft Suede CS
$9.25
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Love Cats-Make it Monday #94

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Hey all-Happy Monday, it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am featuring three cards using the Love Cats stamp set featured in the January – April 2023 mini catalog.

Make it Monday #94 Free PDF

A Closer Look

I think this set is adorable and should have been called Cool Cats, so thanks for hanging out with me and my “cool cats” today.

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

Project Supplies

Love Cats
$21
Forever Fern
$24
Cajun Craze CS
$9.25
Cajun Craze Ink
$8
Garden Green CS
$9.25
Garden Green Ink
$8
Plentiful Plants
$21
Perfect Plant Dies
$32
Basic White CS
$10.25
Brick and Mortar
$10
Gray Granite CS
$9.25
Stampin Seal Adhesive
$8
Red Blend Combo
$9
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Sale-A-Bration Favored Flowers DSP

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Today I am combining the Biggest Wish stamp set with some of the new Favored Flowers Designer Series paper pack. This paper pack is a FREE item in the Sale-A-Bration catalog. Just purchase $50 from my online store and choose this paper pack for your free item.

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I used some Petal Pink cardstock to match the flowers in the paper and added another panel of Petal Pink that I cropped using the Color and Contour dies. The greeting is from Biggest Wish and is stamped with Evening Evergreen ink. I stamped the greeting on Basic White and cropped with the Scalloped Contour dies. I then used my paper snips to cut away the scallop edges on the white panel. I mounted the greeting to the Petal Pink with Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Project Measurements

  • Petal Pink CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 3 x 4
  • Basic White CS- 3 x 4 , 4 x 5¼ 
  • Favored Flowers DSP- 4 x 5¼ 
  • Biggest Wish Stamp Set
  • Evening Evergreen Ink
  • Scalloped Contour Dies
  • Paper Snips
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

I hope this card project inspires you to add this paper pack to your collection today. Our current host code is: J4JDQRW6.

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

Biggest Wish
$17
Scalloped Contour Dies
$35
Petal Pink CS
$9.25
Evening Evergreen
$8
Basic White CS
$9.25
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin Seal Adhesive
$8
Paper Snips
$11
Favored Flowers DSP
Free w/$50 order
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Whiskey Business Happy Birthday Dad!

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Today is my Dad’s 85th birthday and I am sure with losing my mom in June, this will be a difficult day for him, not that all days are not difficult. We are planning to go to 7 a.m. Mass this morning and then take him out for breakfast. Some of my siblings will be joining us, so it should be a fun celebration.

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Project Measurements

  • Crumb Cake CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 2 x 2
  • Cajun Craze CS- 3¼ x 4½    
  • Basic White CS: 4 x 5¼
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • Stampin’ Blend Combos: Smoky Slate, Cajun Craze, So Saffron
  • Whiskey Business Stamp Set
  • Happiness Abound Stamp Set
  • Timber 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Stylish Shapes Dies
  • Stampin Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

I used a the light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend Marker to color some definition on the canister and glasses. For the whiskey I used the light So Saffron and Cajun Craze. The greeting is stamped in Early Espresso and cropped with one of the circles from the Stylish Shapes Dies. The Cajun Craze panel is embossing with the Timber 3-D folder.

A View from Inside

I decided to use the Happy Birthday from Happiness Abounds. I really love the combo of print and cursive on a greeting.

I really hope my Dad enjoys this card and his Birthday breakfast! Happy Birthday Dad I love you. I know Mom is looking down on you from heaven, so it is bound to be a perfect day!

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

Whiskey Business
$19
Happiness Abounds
$23
Timber 3-D Folder
$10
So Saffron Combo
$9
Smoky Slate Combo
$9
Cajun Craze Combo
$9
Cajun Craze CS
$9.25
Cajun Craze Ink
$8
Early Espresso Ink
$8
Basic White CS
$10.25
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Stampin’ Adhesive
$8
Stylish Shapes Dies
$30
Crumb Cake CS
$9.25
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Dainty Flowers DSP-Make It Monday #91

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Happy Monday everyone, today is the first Monday to celebrate SALE-A-BRATIONS 2023. Now is the time to earn free products. You can purchase items from my online store or you can join my team of Crazy but Blessed Stampers! Either way it is a win, win!

For the first time ever there are three ways to join my team.

  • OPTION 1 – For just $129, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! products and a Boho Blue Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value).
  • OPTION 2 – Not really that wild about blue? I get it, then for $129, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! products and a white Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (a $63 value).
  • OPTION 3 – Already have a Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine? Then for $99, you get your choice of $175 (your choice) of Stampin’ Up! Products!

And now here are three cards I created using the Sale-A-Brations product, Dainty Flowers 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper pack.

Make it Monday #91 PDf

I love it when our patterned paper does all the work. Choose from a variety of colors to accent this amazing paper.

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

Blessings of Home
$51.25
Biggest Wish
$17
Blackberry Bliss Ink
$8
Blackberry Bliss CS
$9.25
Stamparatus
$49
Basic White CS
$10.25
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.25
Blushing Bride CS
$9.25
Old Olive CS
$9.25
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
$8
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Framed Florets-Make It Monday #90

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Have fun creating three cards with the fancy Framed Florets Bundle. This bundle has a variety of fancy frames to create fun and festive cards for birthdays, anniversary’s, Mother’s Day and more.

Framed Florets Bundle

Here is a closer look at each card.

Make It Monday #90 Instructions

If you love creating with these fun and fancy frames, be sure to check out the Something Fancy Bundle on page 15 of the Spring Mini catalog.

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

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