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Make It Monday #256 A-2 Cards and Gift Bag

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Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a glorious weekend. Today I am excited to share with you a fun gift bag that I created using one piece of 12 x 12 designer series paper. Plus you can use the left over strip to create 6 beautiful cards. I will be sharing with you 4 cards that I created with my left over strip. I want to give a shout out to Julie Dimiatteo at the Paper Pixie for her great tips on how to get perfectly even handles!

Here is a look at two of the bags I created:

Gift Bag Measurements:

  • Choose a 12 x 12 piece of designer series paper for your bag and matching cards. Cut your DSP to be 8-1/4 x 12 making sure your directional design is along the 12″ side.
  • Cut strip of 3-3/4 x 12 DSP into six 2″ strips to create your six matching cards.
  • Score on the 12″ side at 4-1/2, 5-3/4, 10-1/4, and 11-1/2. Rotate your DSP and score at 1-1/4 for the bottom and at 1″ for the top. See video on how to make cuts and fold bag and create the prefect ribbon handles.


Here is a closer look at the cards created from the 3- 3/4

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#256 A-2 cards and Matching Gift Bag

These bags are so much fun and I love Julie’s tip on how to create the perfect handle every time. I had a blast created so many of these bags for this year’s Mother’s Day. Although my mom is no longer with me, I had a good time creating them for some very special moms! Thank the Lord for He is good and always placing the right people in our lives at the right time. Let us rejoice and give thanks for all moms and grandma’s this week. After all, Mother’s Day is not just one day of celebration, it is a lifetime of love. Stop back on Wednesday for another video tutorial. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #95 Filled with Sweetness

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Have fun filling this sweet jar for any occasion. There are so many options that I am sure this bundle will be a great addition to your stamping stash. It also make a great tag, especially for those summertime birthdays. The Homemade Sweetness paper pack is so stinkin’ cute. I am going to have to add that to my next order.

#167475 $56.50
Homemade Sweetness DSP #167467 $12.50

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Weekly Wednesday #95 Filled With Sweetness

Thanks so much for joining me. Be sure to check out the new May- August catalog. There is something for everyone. Have a blessed week and Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #255 Playing w/New DSP

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Hello and welcome back to another Make it Monday tutorial. Today I am excited to share with you two new paper packs that will be available for purchase tomorrow from the new May-August 2026 catalog, Silly O Bear and Artisan Sketched Gardens.

Stampin’ Up! has decided to combine their annual and mini catalogs. Starting tomorrow there will be a new catalog reveal every quarter. All catalogs will be available in a free pdf download on my website. However, if you would like a physical catalog, simply place a $75 order with me each quarter. Just click the shop with me button at the end of this post. Be sure to choose me as your demonstrator and opt into the mailings so that I can get your catalog in the mail. Don’t forget about the $5 Product of the Month because if you time your purchase you can get a catalog and the product of the Month. Typically the new product of the month is posted by Stampin’ Up! and available for purchase sometime the first week of each month.

Here are the two paper packs that are featured in today’s video!

Silly O Bear #167616 $13
Artisan Sketched Garden #167752 $13

A Closer look at today’s cards!

Silly O Bear
Artisan Sketched Garden

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Make It mondy #255 project sheet

Be sure to stop back tomorrow to download your free copy of the May-August 2026 catalog. I will be back with another video on Wednesday. Subscribe to my blog by submitting your email and you will receive an automatic email each time I post something new. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #254 Forever Floral Bundle

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Happy Monday everyone! I hope you had a fantastic weekend. Today I am sharing with you several cards that I created using the Forever Floral Bundle. The project sheet will have all the measurements for the first three cards but in the video I have a bonus card for you. Just follow the same instructions for card #1 to make the final card.

A Closer Look:

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#254 Forever Florals Project Sheet

Thanks so much for stamping by. I hope you enjoyed today’s cards. Be sure to stop back on Wednesday for another card tutorial. Happy Stamping!

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

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#253 Make It Monday ~ Filled With Sweetness Bundle

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Happy Monday all. I do hope you had a fabulous weekend. I recently met a few friends for a few days of stamping/scrapbooking. It was so much fun. It is always so much better to craft with friends. I borrowed the Filled with Sweetness from one of my stamping friends so I do hope you enjoy today’s creations.

This was a fun set to play with and if I did not already have so many berry sets, I would add it to my wish list. I loved how big the jam jar stamp was and so I created a tag instead of a card!

Here is a closer look at our cards for toeday!

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#253 Filled with Sweetness Bundle

Have fun creating these sweet summertime cards! This bundle has been very popular is currently on backorder, so if you want to add this precious set to your stamping stash, it will be available the week of April 27th. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #252 Last Chance Products

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Hello my stamping friends. I wanted to pop on real quick with a video that features some of the products on our Last Chance list. This is not my typical card making video but many of the bundles featured on our Last Chance list have been reduced. I thought it was important to jump on and let you know that you get more bang for your buck when you order the stamps and dies or punches separately, and not as a bundle. This is typically not the case but it is true some of the products that have been significantly reduced. I hope this video helps you to save a few dollars here and there.

If you want any of the featured sale items or for any of your stamping needs and you don’t already have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would be happy to serve you. Just click here or on the Shop with Me button at the end of this post.

Ornamental Christmas

Ornamental Christmas Bundle: $51.25-Order separately and save $4.75
Ornamental Christmas Stamp Set: $15.20
Ornamental Dies: $36 (Dies not pictured, click here.)

Pine Tree Trimmings

Pine Tree Trimmings Bundle: $34 order separately and save $15.50
Pine Tree Trimming Stamp Set: $10.50
Pine Tree Trimmings Dies: $8 (dies not pictured, click here.)

Gathering Moments

Gathering Moments Bundle: $56.50 order separately and save $29.80
Gathering Moments Stamp Set: $15.60
Gathering Moments Dies: $11.10 (Dies not pictured, click here.)

Gallery of Blooms-Dies not pictured

Gallery of Blooms Bundle: $53 order separately and save $1.50
Gallery of Blooms Stamp Set: $15.20
Gallery of Blooms Dies: $36 (Dies are not pictured, click here.)

Coneflower Celebrations

Coneflower Celebrations Bundle: 53 order separately and save $5.80
Coneflower Celebrations Stamps: $19.20
Coneflower Celebrations Dies: $28 (Dies not pictured, click here.)

Layers of Beauty

Layers of Beauty Bundle: $56.50 order separately and save $2
Layers of Beauty Stamps: $20
Layers of Beauty Dies: $24
Layers of Beauty Masks: $10.50 (Dies and Mask not pictured, click here.)

Petals of Beauty-Dies not pictured

Petals of Beauty Bundle $49.50 order separately and save $1.50
Petals of Beauty Stamp Set: 20
Petals of Beauty Dies: $28 (Dies not pictured, click here.)

Join me on Wednesday for some card inspirations using some, if not all of these Last Chance Deals! God Bless you with a fabulous week. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #251 ~ Strip Paper Piecing Technique

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Happy Easter Monday! I pray that our Risen Lord will bless you abundantly during this Easter Season. I thought it would be fun to go through my springtime DSP scraps to create a few fun cards for you. So dig out your leftover scraps and create something beautiful with me today.

Did you know that when you cut a 12 x 12 piece of DSP into six card fronts measuring 4 x 5 1/4 that you will have a strip of 1 1/2 x 12 left over? Fun, right? Well, when that happens, don’t throw them away or cut them down because today I am going to show you how to use them to create a strip paper piecing card. Check out the video below that explains how this technique works.

Here is a closer look at our cards for today!

Free PDF project sheet!

#251 Make It MOnday Strip Paper Piecing Project Sheet

I hope you enjoyed today’s cards and will have fun creating with your leftover scrap pieces of designer series paper.

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

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Easter Joy Treat Box ~ Make It Monday #250

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Happy Monday everyone. Easter is just around the corner and today I have a super sweet Easter Treat box that I created using the Easter Joy designer series paper pack. This pack is still available but is on the low inventory list, so hurry and get yours today. Order soon so it will arrive before Easter.

Today I have created just one box using a 4 x 6 piece of designer series paper, but I have included the scoring instructions on how you can score one piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper and create 6 fun treat boxes. Be sure to watch the video and download your free project sheet with detailed instructions.

Here is a closer look at our treat box!

This box can be created using the pattern paper of your choice making it great for not only Easter, but birthdays and holiday stocking stuffers. Yes, I know it is only March, but if you are in my craft room it is never to early to start creating Christmas crafts. LOL

Don’t forget to download your free project sheet!

#250 Make it monday-Easter Joy treat box project sheet

Have fun creating these stinkin’ cute boxes. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me! Just put blog project question in the subject line so I am sure to see it. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #249-Notes of Spring

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Hey friends, I am excited to share with you the March product of the month, Notes of Spring. If you don’t have this cute little set, you still have time to place a $75 order before the end of the month. I am sure you will love playing with these sweet little characters. They make great spring and Easter cards!

It is really hard to pick a favorite, but I think I am partial to the stinkin’ cute duckling. It would make a sweet birthday card for all ages. Have fun creating with this cute set. The sky is the limit!

A Closer Look at today’s cards!

I stamped and cut out my cute little duckling, but that is only because I dropped this little guy when I was stamping on my white panel. Not to worry, there are no mistakes in stamping, only creative opportunities, so I just stamped him again and used my handy dandy paper snips to cut him out. Whala, it is fixed! You can just stamp your image directly to the card panel, or stamp and crop him. Either way his is so stinkin’ cute.

I stamped and used my paper snips to crop these little ones on purpose. It was much quicker and easier than masking, but either way will work.

I usually don’t use much of the Sea Foam cardstock, but today, I guess I was in the mood for a little light colored spring. I think it turned out perfectly if I do say so myself. I love the tone on tone look. I did add a but of ink with a sponge dauber to the greeting just for a little darker highlight! Love it~

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#249 Make It monday notes of Spring project Sheet

I hope you have fun playing with this sweet set. If you don’t have it, I would love for you to place a qualifying order with me, just click the Shop with Me button below! Happy Stamping!

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

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Masking Techniques Part One ~Make It Monday #248

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Hello my stamping friends. Due to the storms in St. Louis, this post may be posted a bit later that usual, but Praise the Lord we have power and this post will go out today. I pray that wherever you are the storms missed you as well. On Friday, I hosted a Masking Technique class and while I will not be sharing with you all of the techniques we learned. I am sharing a few masking techniques that I hope you will try. I will share a few more with you on Wednesday in the second part of this 2-part series.

One of the most important things you will need to know about masking, especially if you are creating a scene or staggering images, whatever you stamp first on your cardstock will be the image that is in front. Placing a mask on that image will allow you to stamp over the mask, thus putting the newly stamped image behind the first image you stamped.

Let’s take a closer look!

In this card I stamped the Cajun Craze pot and the leaves in it first (see video) and then the subsequent pots and leaves. I used colored pencils to create a table look and used a blender pen to smooth the lines. If you have not used the blender pens with your colored pencils, you are going to love them. Click here to check out our blender pens.

Blender Pens

The second important thing about masking, is to use high quality masking paper and to trim as close to the design as possible. Click here to check out our Masking Paper. This will minimize the gaps between your stamped images. If you do get a small gap, again the blender pen with a little ink will help hide those gap lines.

Masking Paper

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I hope you enjoyed today’s cards. Stop back on Wednesday for Masking Techniques-Part Two.

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

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