Just Because Cards

Well, if you know me then you are not surprised that Fall is one of my favorite things. I love the changing of all seasons, but nothing beats the beautiful colors God creates in the turning of all the leaves. Today’s card showcases the cute little squirrels in the Nuts about Squirrels set featured in the July-December 2021 mini catalog. I stamped the greetings and the outline of Mr. Squirrel in Early Espresso ink.

I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Cherry Cobbler. The acorns are stamped with Crumb Cake and Gray Granite and the squirrel is colored in with the Watercolor Pencils.

I do hope you are enjoying the cooler weather and watching these cute little critters gather acorns for the winter.

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

Friday’s are one of many favorite things in my life. For one, I am off on Friday’s and if I choose to I can spend the entire day in my craft room. Admittedly after I do so, it sometimes looks like a tornado hit. I am sure that has never happened to you. And two, it is time for another Favorite Things Friday.

Today’s card features the Cutest Halloween set and I chose the adorable kitten faces because felines are another one of my favorite things. Unfortunately we had to put our sweet “Fireball” to sleep a few years ago. It was difficult, but he was 15 years old. So for now the only kittens around here are on cards!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

• Basic White Cardstock-5 ½ x 8 ½ (card base),1½ x 3¾, scrap for kittens
• Smoky Slate Cardstock- 4 x 5¼  
• Cutest Halloween Bundle
• Detailed Trio Punch
• Matte Black Dots
• Memento Black Ink
• Smoky Slate Ink
• Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

• Score card base in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
• Layer Smoky Slate panel to card front.
• Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink from Sweet Ice Cream on small white panel and use the Detailed Trio punch to corner round edges and attach to the center of card front.
• Stamp three cat face outlines in Smoky Slate ink and face details in Memento Black, punch out with coordinating punch in bundle and attach to left side of the greeting. of card.
• Add three Matte Black Dots and decorate inside as desired.

You have to admit they are pretty cute and best of all they do not shed and will ever need a trip to the vet! LOL
Happy Stamping. I hope you have a creative burst of energy that will rock your craft room.

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

Happy Friday! Today I thought I would share a quick video on two of my favorite things, angels and clean and simple stamping! This card is simple, yet elegant and it goes together so quickly. Of course the Stamparatus will make it even quicker. I hope you enjoy!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

• Basic White Cardstock – 5½ x 8½ (card), 3 ¾ x 5, 2½ x 2½ (greeting)  
• Night of Navy Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, ½ x 2½ strip (optional)
• Angels of Peace Stamp Set
• Night of Navy Ink
• Stamparatus
• Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
• Label Me Fancy Punch

I hope you enjoyed this clean and simple stamping project. If you live in the United States and do not have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would be happy to assist you will all your crafting desires!

Perhaps you would like to add this set to your list of favorite things! It is featured on page 42 in the mini catalog. Go ahead, create something beautiful and bless someone with your creation!

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

I am super excited to share this cute squirrel set with you. I think baby squirrels are super cut, but boy are they annoying. I know they will chew through just about anything when they are hungry. I have have a plastic storage unit for my patio cushions to prove that one.

They are super curious critters too. Did you know that adult squirrels can consume about one and a half pounds of seeds and nuts each week, which is roughly the equivalent of their own body weight. No wonder my Dad has to fill his bird feeders so often. The Gray Squirrel stocks its winter pantry by burying up to 10,000 nuts each fall. Now, that is a lot of work!

My card today was much less involved. I began with a Crumb Cake card base and added a layer of Cajun Craze followed by another layer of Crumb Cake and topped it off with a panel of Basic White.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

• Crumb Cake Cardstock – 5 ½ x 5 ½, 3 ¾ x 5
• Cajun Craze Cardstock -4 x 5 ¼
• Basic White Cardstock- 3 ½ x 4 ¾, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)
• Nuts About Squirrels Stamp Set
• Memento Black Ink
• Crumb Cake Ink
• Soft Suede Ink
• Stamparatus
• Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/ Liquid Glue

I will definitely be reaching for this stamp set for more fun fall cards. If you like little critters or if you need a fun card to cheer someone up, this set is for you! Don’t forget to use the current host code so you can earn more free products!

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

Saying good-bye can be bitter sweet.  Yesterday we closed on my mother-in-law’s house in Perryopolis, PA.  It was sad because we have a lot of great memories from our visits with her, but we are excited for the new young couple who will be moving in. 

We are also blessed to still have mom with us because when we imaged selling her house we pictured her with the Lord, so for now, we plan to make many more memories with her. So sorry, but since Perryopolis is about a 10 hour drive, I did not create a card today.

Stop back on Monday for a Make it Monday tutorial!

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