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Make It Monday #15-6 Simply Succulent Techniques!

Happy Monday! Todays video features 6 background techniques using the Simply Succulent Set and the Potted Succulent Dies. I also used the Artistically Inked stamp set and sentiments from the Sweet Strawberry set.

I hope this video and the card samples that follow inspire you to create something beautiful this week. I would love to hear your comments and see your creations, so feel free to send me a picture through my contact page.

Technique # 1 Watercolor Background
Technique #2 Blending Brushes Card #1
Technique #2 Blending Brushes Card #2
Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #1
Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #2
Technique #4 Simply Succulent Stencil
Technique #5
Technique #6

Supplies

  • Simply Succulents Stamp Set #154480 $22
  • Potted Succulent Dies #154330 $39
  • Artistically Inked Stamp Set #154542 $24
  • Watercolor Painters #151298 $12
  • Watercolor Paper #149621 $9
  • Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos $9: Mint Macaron #154889 , Just Jade #153107, Gray Granite #154886, Old Olive#154892 , Highland Heather #154887, Granny Apple Green #154885
  • Memento Black Ink #132708 $6
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
  • Blending Brushes #153611 $12
  • Sponge Daubers #133773 $5
  • Stampin’ Up! Cardstock $8.75: Basic Black #121045, Basic White $159276, Gray Granite #149693. Mint Macaron #138337, Just Jade #153079, Fresh Freesia #155613, Granny Apple Green #146990
  • Stampin’ Up! Inks $7.50: Mint Macaron #147106, Fresh Freesia #155611, Rich Razzleberry #147091, Daffodil Delight #147094, Misty Moonlight #153118, Soft Succulent #155778, Polished Pink #155712, Pale Papaya #155670, Balmy Blue #147105
  • Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder #152718 $9

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

Simply Succulent Set
154480 $22
Potted Succulents
154330 $39
Watercolor Paper
149612 $9

Watercolor Painters
151298 $12
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Double Oval Punch
154242 $18
Tasteful Textile 3-D Folder
152718 $9
Stitched Rectangles
151820 $35
Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
#152813 $8

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Make it Monday #14 Birthday Book

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial and today we are going to create a birthday book card.

This is a fun project for kids. This project is great if you are planning a birthday party and need a craft or if you just need a fun project to keep your little darlings occupied this summer. Either way, this tutorial is easy and does not require a lot of crafting tools.

I chose to decorate my book with the Hey There Chick and the Hey Birthday Chick bundles, but any stamp set you have will do. Don’t forget the Hey Chick Bundle will be retiring in a few days, so if you need to add that to your stamping supplies, our current host code is: 79GFWYZE.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Fine Art Floral DSP or patterned paper of choice- 8 ½ x 11
  • Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (stamped images)
  • Soft Suede Cardstock-3 x 5½  (fence die)
  • Bermuda Bay Cardstock- 1¼  x 2¼ (Happy Birthday die)
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Blend Markers-Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Flirty Flamingo
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

See VideoClick here for my YouTube Channel

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

Hey Chick
158627 $44
Hey Birthday Chick
158631 $43
Fine Art Floral DSP
154558 $11.50
Bermuda Bay Cardstock
131197 $8.75
Soft Suede Cardstock
115318 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Daffodil Delight Combo
154883 $9
Cajun Craze Combo
154879 $9
Crumb Cake Combo
154882 $9
Cherry Cobbler Combo
154880 $9
Balmy Blue Combo
154830 $9

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Make It Monday #13 Hinge Fold Card

Hey all it is time for another Make it Monday Tutorial. Today’s project features the Pretty Perennial Stamp set that will be retiring on June 30, 2021. See the end of this post for all supplies. Our Host code is: N26RAJBX

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Polished Pink Cardstock- 5½ x 7½ (card base)-score at 4¼
  • Basic White Cardstock-2 x 3, 3 x 5 ¼ (front), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for happy
  • Pretty Perennial Bundle
  • Polished Pink
  • Daffodil Delight
  • Bermuda Bay
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
  • Liquid Glue

Directions

See video above or YouTubeRenaeNovak

I hope you enjoyed today’s video tutorial. Hit the subscribe button so you won’t miss a card post or a video. Join me tomorrow for a new card and next week for another Make it Monday video!

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

Pretty Perennials Bundle
156234 $45
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
151690 $32
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Stamparatus
146276 $49
Polished Pink Cardstock
155710 $8.75
Polished Pink Ink
155712 $7.50
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Bermuda Bay
147096 $7.50
Daffodil Delight
147094 $7.50
Memento Black
132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Father’s Day Fun Fold-Make it Monday #12

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial. Today’s card is a fun fold Father’s Day card. As you know, Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I am so blessed to still have my Dad in my life.

It is a bitter sweet day, as I am also sad that my Father-in-law is no longer with us. So whether your dad is here with you or in heaven with Jesus, let us thank the Lord for our Dads. To View Video Click Here or Click Image below

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies for Card #1

  • Handsomely Suited Bundle
  • Kangaroo and Company #154502 (heart stamped panel-inside)
  • Basic Black Cardstock-5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, 1½, 8½ (score 2-1/8, 4¼, & 6-3/8)
  • Cherry Cobbler Cardstock- 1¼ x 1-7/8 (4 pieces for inside panels)
  • True Love DSP-2¼ x 4
  • Basic White Cardstock-4 x 5, 5 x 8 (score at 4-inside), scrap for pocket die, bow tie, necktie and greeting
  • Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
  • Memento Black Ink

Supplies for Card #2

  • Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, ¼ x 4
  • So Saffron Cardstock-# 105113, 3 x 4-1/8
  • Hand Penned DSP- #155499, 3 x 4
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (card front), 4 x 8½ (inside), scrap for flowers
  • Gray Granite Cardstock -#146983, scrap for Jars
  • Sweet Ice Cream-#158224

I hope you enjoy the cards featured in today’s Make it Monday tutorial. Join me tomorrow for more card inspirations and next Monday for another Make it Monday video.

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

True Love Designer Paper
154281 $11.50
Basic Black Cardstock
121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Handsomely Suited Bundle
156240 $47.50
Cherry Cobbler Blend Combo
154880 $9
Old Olive Blend Combo
154892 $9
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Highland Heather Blend Combo
154887 $9
Daffodil Delight Blend Combo
154883 $9
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock
119685 $8.75
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8


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Make It Monday #11 Hey Chick Fun Fold

It’s time again for another Make it Monday video. This week I am excited to share a variation on the basic Easel card. Last Monday I featured how to create a basic Easel card and a Square Easel card. CLICK HERE if you missed that post! To watch video click on the photo!

CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW VIDEO

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Hey Chick Bundle-#158627 retiring end of June
  • Hey Birthday Chick Bundle $158631
  • Sailing Home Set (birds)
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock- 4¼ x 5½, ¾ x 5½ for fence stopper, 2 x 4 for sign and four sacks
  • Early Espresso Cardstock- 1 x 5 for fence
  • Basic White Cardstock-3½ x 4 (inside), two pcs. 2 x 2-3/8 (folded flaps), 3 x 4 for chick
  • Garden Green Cardstock-4¼ x 5½ for cornstalks
  • Early Espresso Cardstock-1 x 5½ for fence
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Watercolor Pencils or Stampin’ Blend Markers
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals


Directions

  • Score the Crumb Cake cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
  • Cut at 1½ to center score line on both sides of card front to create center flap.
  • Sponge Balmy Blue ink on 2×2-3/8 white panel to create a sky. Stamp birds from Sailing Home in Memento Black ink.
  • Stamp hatching egg and greeting in Memento Black ink on other 2x 2-3/8 white panel. Color with Stampin’ Blend markers or watercolor pencils.
  • Adhere white panels to folded crumb cake panels.
  • Attach 3½ x 4 white panel to inside of card. Glue crumb cake panels down so the middle panel is the only moving part.
  • Stamp tall chick on 3 x 4 x 2-3/8 white panel and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop out with coordinating dies. Color with Stampin’ Blend markers of watercolor pencils.
  • Crop several cornstalks with Garden Green cardstock and attach to card front.
  • With Crumb Cake cardstock, crop 4 sacks and one sign. Use sponge daubers to add Crumb Cake ink to the outside of all pieces.  Attach sign to side Crumb Cake panel. Attach two sacks together using Stampin’ Dimensionals and attach to white card panel, see image above and/or video.
  • Attach sacks to white card panel as shown in image above and in video.
  • Stamp greeting in Memento black on sign and add to card front.
  • Crop the fence die two times with Early Espresso cardstock and attach to ¾ x 5½  strip of Crumb Cake cardstock, trim to fit fence. Attach to the bottom of the middle flap to create stopper.
  • CLICK HERE for video link or click on the image above.

I hope you have fun creating this fun fold card, a variation of the basic easel card and will join me again next week for another Make it Monday video.

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

Hey Chick Bundle
158627 $44
Hey Birthday Chick
158631 $43
Crumb Cake Cardstock
120953 $8.75
Balmy Blue Ink
147105 $7.50
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Crumb Cake Ink
147116 $7.50
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Garden Green Cardstock
102584 $8.75
Early Espresso Cardstock
119686 $8.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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