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Love Cats!

Just Because Cards / January 3, 2023

While it is true, Christmas is over, the lights are still twinkling and joy is still in the air, at least at my house! So I thought it would be good to remind you that there are only 2 days left to order from the holiday mini catalog. If you are like me then you already have most everything from that catalog, but just in case you are a last minute shopper, tomorrow is the last day!

It is always sad to say good-bye to our Christmas sets, but don’t despair because spring is just around the bend and to cheer us on we have the new “Spring Mini” and the January-February 2023 SALE-A-BRATIONS catalogs. That’s right folks! This Thursday, January 5th, the spring mini goes live and you can begin earning free products for every $50 you spend. Just place an order from the 2022-2023 annual catalog or the new “Spring Mini” any time between January 5 and February 23, 2023.

If earning free products is not exciting enough, I am sure you will love the new purple cover on the new “Spring Mini”. It just brings a smile to my face! My card today is a sneak peek of a new set in the mini catalog, Love Cats!

Project Measurements

Cajun Craze CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 2 x 5¼
Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼ (2), 3 x 4
Smoky Slate CS-2 x 3
Smoky Slate Ink
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Sorry I cannot post the actual PDF for this catalog until it goes live, so be sure to stop back here on Thursday to download yours.

If you are a valued customer and have purchased $50 from my online store in the post 6 months you should have already received your hard copy in the mail. If not please contact me.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Merriest Moments Hybrid Folder

Anniversary & Love-Weddings, Just Because Cards / November 15, 2022 / Merriest Moments Hybrid Embossing Folder

Yesterday I shared with you a video on the Merriest Moments stamp set and Hybrid Embossing Folder featured in the July-December 2022 holiday catalog and today, I am sharing the card I created using just the floral cut out without the detailed embossing.

If you missed yesterday’s Make It Monday tutorial, click here! For all of my Make it Monday video tutorials, visit my YouTube Channel-click here!

This embossing folder is quite versatile. As you can see for today’s card I simply cut out the floral image with Fresh Freesia cardstock and did not emboss the images. I did use the Stampin’ Blending Brush to add a bit of Fresh Freesia ink around the edges for added definition.

The greeting is stamped in Fresh Freesia ink using the Flowers of Friendship stamp set. This card is also featured in the video, so again if you missed that, click here! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Flash Color Challenge-October Pumpkin Patch!

Card Challenges, Just Because Cards / October 12, 2022 / Flash Card Challenge, Hello Harvest Bundle

One of the fun things about being a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator is being a part of a team with other very talented crafters. This week one of my uplines issued a Pear Pizzazz, Crumb Cake and Cajun Craze color challenge. Here is the card I created to post on our private facebook page.

**#blessedbycards**
**#octoberflashchallenge**

Project Measurements

Crumb Cake CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base),4 x 5¼
Cajun Craze CS-4 x 5¼
Pear Pizazz CS- 3x 4
Memento Black Ink
This Birthday Piggy
Hello Harvest Bundle
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Leaf Fall Embossing Folder
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

I used the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine to dry emboss the Leaf Fall folder with Cajun Craze CS and attached it to the card front. The pumpkins are cropped using the dies in the Hello Harvest Bundle. The “thinking of you” greeting is from This Birthday Piggy was stamped with Memento Black ink on a scrap of Pear Pizzazz CS.

I always find color challenges challenging and technically I don’t think I was supposed to use Memento Black ink. I should have stamped it with Cajun Craze ink. I am looking forward to seeing what my teammates post this month.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Splendid Thoughts Bundle-Make It Monday #78

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards, Make it Monday Videos / October 10, 2022

I am excited to share with you three cards I created using the new Splendid Thoughts bundle featured in the July-December 2022 mini catalog. I went to Columbia, MO to visit my good friend Cherie and not only was it fun, but productive. I was able to borrow this set from her and create today’s video. Enjoy!

Here is a closer look at today’s cards. Don’t forget to download your free instruction sheet!

Make It Monday #78 instruction sheet

If you would like to purchase any of the supplies I used today or other stamping toys on your wish list, click the shop with me button below.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Fond of Autumn And Gingham Cottage DSP

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards / October 5, 2022 / fond of autumn bundle

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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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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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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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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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.

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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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Love Cats!

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Merriest Moments Hybrid Folder

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Flash Color Challenge-October Pumpkin Patch!

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Splendid Thoughts Bundle-Make It Monday #78

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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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