Just Because Cards

Fond of Autumn And Gingham Cottage DSP

Today’s card is a mix of fall leaves and flowers using the Fond of Autumn Bundle featured in the July – December mini catalog. I also used some of the seasonal sequins to add a finishing touch of a little bling.

I choose a Daffodil Delight card base and added some Daffodil Delight checked paper from the Gingham Cottage Designer Series paper pack. I used the Stampin’ Blend markers to add a some color.

The flowers are Highland Heather, the small leaves Old Olive and the berries Daffodil Delight. I colored the brown leaves first watercolor pencils and used our regular blender pens to highlight the edges.

Project Measurements

Daffodil Delight CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Gingham Cottage DSP- CS- 4 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 4¼ x 5½
Fond of Autumn Bundle
Memento Black Ink
Watercolor Pencils
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos: Highland Heather, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Blender Pens
Seasonal Sequins
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Sending Birthday Wishes

Just Because Cards / September 7, 2022

Today’s card features the Sending Smiles Bundle from the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I created my background using some watercolor paper, water painters, Bermuda Bay and Daffodil Delight ink.

Project Measurements

Bermuda Bay CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Watercolor Paper- 3¾ x 5
Basic Black CS- 4 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 4 x 5 ¼
Memento Black Ink
Sending Smiles Bundle
Stamparatus
Bermuda Bay Ink
Daffodil Delight Ink
Water Painters
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Because I used watercolor paper, I made sure to use the Stamparatus to add the greeting in Memento Black ink, as I had to re-ink several times and the Stamparatus is the perfect positioning tool to create a crisp image.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Take Me Back Tuesday!

Just Because Cards / September 6, 2022

Yesterday I was cleaning up my craft room and going through some old cards in preparation for an October craft fair event and I came across several cards that I created using the sponging technique to create skylines. I can even remember the name of this stamp set and dies but I know it was at least 4 years ago.

If I had to guess on what colors I used, I would say Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry and Pumpkin Pie. So go ahead and pull out your sponges and/or blending brushes and give this sunset a try.

It just reminded me of a peaceful summer day. It always feels like the end of summer once we celebrate Labor Day, so I thought I would share this card as a perfect way to end summer. Now if only the weather would stop being so humid, that would be grand!

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Apple Harvest Bundle-Make It Monday #73

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards, Make it Monday Videos / September 5, 2022

Happy Monday all! It is time for another Make it Monday tutorial. Today I am sharing four fabulous cards that I created using the Perfect Pairs bundle, Apple Harvest. CLICK HERE to check out the other 5 Perfect Pair Bundles only available through September 30th. Collect them all! Don’t forget to use the host code when ordering less that $150.

Make it monday #73 instruction sheet

I love the balance of bold and delicate this bundle provides. Create simple or involved cards, the choice is all yours. Remember, these bundles are only available this month and while supplies last. I have a feeling this one will be the most popular!

Our September host code is AFHFVQTH. Use this host code when placing order less than $150. I hope you are enjoying this long holiday weekend. Be safe!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Back To School-InKing Royal Blog Hop

19 Comments / Blog Hop, Just Because Cards / August 17, 2022

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s August Blog Hop! Can you believe it’s already time for schools to start back up?! The return to school after summer vacation is a really big deal for students, teachers, school workers and the parents who are left home alone. To honor this big event, we have created projects with a back to school theme. We are excited to share our creations and hope you love them! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I created today’s blog hop card using the Cheerful Basket Bundle, Garden Birdhouses and Forever Fern stamp sets. Begin with a Basic White card base and add a layer of Daffodil Delight. Use the basket dies to crop a Crumb Cake basket and color it with Crumb Cake Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Stamp and crop the crafting/school tools and color with coordinating Stampin’ Blend markers and add basket to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. The greetings are from Garden Birdhouses and Forever Fern stamp sets. Whether you are a student or a teacher, I hope you have a fabulous year.

Project Measurements

Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 1½ x 3 ¾
Daffodil Delight CS- 4 x 5¼
Crumb Cake CS-3 x 3
Cheerful Basket Bundle
Forever Fern Stamp Set
Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set
Memento Black Ink
Stylish Shapes Dies
Stampin’ Blends Maker Combos: Crumb Cake, Smoky Slate, Highland Heather, Balmy Blue, Daffodil Delight, Real Red, Calypso Coral, Granny Apple Green
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop with Robin Myren at Songbird Designs. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

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

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

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Cheerful Kittens-Favorite Things Friday

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards / July 22, 2022

Hey all it is time for another Favorite Things Friday and while crafting is always my favorite thing, so are kittens. I am excited to share this sweet little kitten in honor of my daughter’s new kitten Evie. Evie was adopted a few weeks ago and I am looking forward to meeting her soon. If you don’t recognize this bundle it is in the 2022-2023 annual catalog on page 35, Cheerful Basket.

This is a perfect set to add to your collection and remember it is still SALE-a-bration time, so add a package of cardstock, a stamp pad or a package of bling and you qualify for a FREE SALE-a-bration set!

Project Supplies and Measurements

Basic White CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
Basic White CS- 3¾ x 5
Real Red CS- 4 x 5¼
Smoky Slate CS- 2×2
Crumb Cake CS-3×3
Memento Black Ink
Early Espresso Ink
Cheerful Basket Bundle
Stampin’ Blend Combo-Real Red
Stampin’ Blend Combo-Granny Apple Gree
Sponge Daubers
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals (optional)

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Sale-A-Brations-Favorite Things Friday

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards, Thinking of You / July 15, 2022

One of my favorite things and I am sure yours too is FREE products. Right now during Sale-A-Brations you can win big. For every $50 you spend, you get to choose a FREE product from the Summer Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Our host code is 9FZ3JJVB. You can save now until August 31st, but don’t wait until the last minute or your favorite product may be gone.

Todays card features two free products from the Sale-A-Brations catalog, the Hippest Hippos and the Hippo Dies. I began with a Balmy Blue card base and added a layer of Blushing Bride. I stamped the Hippos in Memento Black ink and colored them with our famous Watercolor pencils and used the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine to crop them with the Hippo Dies.

The umbrellas are also part of that die set and I used coordinating cardstock to make my Hippos pop. The greeting is from the new Cheerful Basket set featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

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

Product Supplies and Measurements

Balmy Blue CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Blushing Bride CS- 4 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 3 ¾ x 5, 2½ x 4
Memento Black Ink
Watercolor Pencils
Hippest Hippos Stamp Set (FREE w/$50 order)
Hippo Dies (FREE w/$50 order)
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

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More fun with the Alphabest Bundle

Just Because Cards / July 6, 2022

Today I am sharing another card my daughter made with the Alphabest Bundle while she was home last month. This bundle featured on page 115 in the 2022-2023 annual catlog.

She began with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Daffodil Delight and Costal Cabana. The ticket images were stamped with the following inks: Costal Cabana, Daffodil Delight, Mango Melody, Melon Mambo and Flirty Flamingo.

Don’t you just love all these colors together. I am sure you will have fun creating with this bundle. Happy Stamping!

Project Measurements and Supplies

Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
Basic White CS-3½ x 3½, scrap for “Hi”
Costal Cabana CS- 3¾ x 3¾
Daffodil Delight CS-3¾ x 3¾
Alphabest Bundle
Costal Cabana Ink
Daffodil Delight Ink
Mango Melody Ink
Melon Mambo Ink
Flirty Flamingo Stampin’ Blend Combo
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Seas the Day Paper Pumpkin Kit

Just Because Cards / July 5, 2022

“Seas” the day and set sail across the ocean with the Sending Good Thoughts Paper Pumpkin Kit! With beautifully designed nautical imagery, a fun message in a bottle motif, and sentiments that are “shore” to please, this month’s kit is full of warmth and fun.

Each kit contains enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 daring designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This month’s Paper Pumpkin kit will have your loved ones feeling sand-tastic! But hurry, if you are not already a paper pumpkin club member you need to sign up before July 10. CLICK HERE for more info.

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022
Christmas in July! Cards, Cocktails and Game Night!

Join us for a night of cards, cocktails and some fun Christmas games on Friday July 29, 2022 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in my Stamping Studio on Glen Echo! Cost is $30 per person. Registrations will be available soon.
All supplies are included except adhesive, so please bring your glue of choice.

When: Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.
Where: Renae’s Stamping Studio-8244 Glen Echo Drive St. Louis 63121
What: Create 4 hand-stamped cards, play some fun Christmas games (with prizes), enjoy appetizers, drinks and fun with friends!
Things to Bring: Your favorite adhesive! All other supplies are provided!
Why: Because we love crafts, cocktails, prizes and gathering with friends.
Cost: $30 Advance registration required. Space is limited to 13 participants.

Christmas Gift Exchange-Optional

We will have a Christmas gift exchange so if you want to participate bring a gently used craft item from your crafting supplies that you no longer want, need or use. Be sure to wrap it in some fun Christmas paper. We will play a game to exchange gifts. Bring a gift and get a gift!

If you live in the St. Louis area, we would love for you to join us. Space is limited. Click button below to register.

christmas in july on glen echo

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Last Chance-January-June 2022 Catalog

Just Because Cards / June 29, 2022

Only two more days left to get those retiring stamps and bundles in the January to June 2022 catalog. Here is a review of a few cards samples for some of the retiring products.

Click here for Make It Monday #55 featuring the Flowering Rain Boots Bundle

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

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Fond of Autumn And Gingham Cottage DSP

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Sending Birthday Wishes

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Take Me Back Tuesday!

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Apple Harvest Bundle-Make It Monday #73

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Back To School-InKing Royal Blog Hop

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Cheerful Kittens-Favorite Things Friday

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Sale-A-Brations-Favorite Things Friday

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More fun with the Alphabest Bundle

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Seas the Day Paper Pumpkin Kit

FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022
Christmas in July! Cards, Cocktails and Game Night!

Christmas Gift Exchange-Optional

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Last Chance-January-June 2022 Catalog

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FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022Christmas in July! Cards, Cocktails and Game Night!

Christmas Gift Exchange-Optional

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

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

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Renae's Stampin' Studio 8244 Glen Echo Drive St. Louis, MO 63121

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FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022
Christmas in July! Cards, Cocktails and Game Night!

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