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Fun with Masking #197 Make It Monday

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Hello friends! Before we get to our Make It Monday for today, I have a prayer request. Please if you feel called to join me in prayer, my niece Hayley is in desperate need of a miracle. She is 23 years old and is suffering from 4 brain tumors, which we found out are stage 4 cancer. She is in ICU and we are praying for a miracle through the intercession of Sr. Clare Crockett. At the end of this post, I will include the prayer card for Sr. Clare Crockett. Thank you so much.

And now for today’s video we are masking with the stencils from the Linked Together Bundle. If you don’t have a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I would love to serve you. Just click below on the Shop with Me Button and and place your order. As always, I appreciate your using the current host code at the end of this post.

#197 Make it Monday Masking with linked together project sheet

Let’s take a closer look…..

Card #1
Card #2
Card #3

I hope you enjoyed today’s card and have fun creating with the masks from the Linked Together Bundle. If you feel called to join me in prayer, please see the information below on Sr. Clare Crockett-All or Nothing! Thank you so much! Happy Stamping!

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Sr. Clare Crockett, if it is the Father’s will, we ask you to intercede for us in bringing a complete and total healing to our beloved sister, Hayley. Sr. Clare’s motto was ALL or NOTHING! Click here for more info on the life and death of Sr. Clare Crockett.

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Perfectly Placed Labels on Cling Stamps-#193 Make It Monday

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Do you struggle with putting together your cling stamps? Today’s tutorial is a quick tip on how to perfectly place the sticky labels on your red rubber or cling mount stamps. Once you master this technique you will never mount a crooked label again. Just be sure to double check your image to make sure it is not upside down! Other than that, this is an easy peasy trick!

I hope this super simple trick helps you enjoy assembling your cling mount stamps. I know it has certainly helped me, especially when working with greetings. I am grateful that I can learn something new each day. Remember to be patient with yourself and never forget you are someone worth knowing! Don’t forget to stop back on Wednesday for a Kiss of Texture card creation. Happy Stamping!

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Crafting with Aluminum Foil-Make It Monday #191

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Hey friends, I am excited to share with you a fun technique using simple kitchen aluminum foil. Use this basic kitchen item to create awesome backgrounds for your next card. While this is not a new technique, it is certainly a WOW! and I hope it knocks your socks off. You can use this as a full background or a focal point for your card. Color it or leave it plain. Use it as a background or a focal point. It is all up to you.

Project Supplies

Aluminum Foil Technique Make it Monday #191 project sheet
Dotted Circles Embossing Folder
Eyelet 3-D Embossing Folder

Use any embossing folder in your crafting stash to create unique backgrounds. Here are just a few that I used!

Forever Plaid Embossing Folder
Cane Weave 3-D Embossing Folder
Beautiful Butterflies Hybrid Embossing Folder
Layered Floral 3-D Embossing Folder

I hope you have fun using basic aluminum foil and this super simple technique to create a variety of card. This technique works with any embossing folder. Click here to see a variety of embossing folders available in my online store. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Paper Tearing with a Twist! Weekly Wednesday #42

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Good morning all, I trust you are having a fabulous week. Today I am sharing with you a quick and easy paper tearing technique to add a spark to your next card creation. This tearing technique can be used with any designer series patterned paper of your choice and of course, I am adding in my own personal twist by using half DSP and half regular cardstock.

You may have seen a previous video that I did with paper tearing call Rip and Flip. The Rip and Flip concept is the same except I am only using have of the rip and did not flip. LOL This way you can create two card using a 4 x 5 1/2 sheet of DSP and a 4x 5 1/2 sheet of coordinating cardstock.

This fun technique will take your card making to a whole new level. You can use sparkle paper or add that special bling to create a fantastic card. Have fun!

Project Supplies

  • 4 x 5 1/2 piece of DSP, I am using the Sale-a-Bration pack-Bloom Impressions
  • 4 x 5 1/4 piece of coordinating cardstock, I am using Blackberry Bliss
  • 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 cardstock for card base, I am using Shaded Spruce
  • Dies from Spotlight on Nature
  • Bling of choice, I am using the Tinsel Gems
  • Blackberry Bliss Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Liquid Glue or Adhesive of choice
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • So Sincere stamp set
  • Layers of Beauty stamp set

Have fun creating with this super simple paper tearing technique. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #40 Valentine Treat Boxes

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Happy Wednesday all. Today we are creating a Valentine’s Treat Box with several options for colors and styles. I am using a new bundle from the January 2025 mini catalog, Hugs for Love Bundle # 165783 $38.50. I hope this inspires you to create these fun boxes for Valentine’s Day.

Valentine treat box project sheet

You can fill your boxes with any kind of sweet treats, chocolates, candy hearts, or fruit treats. Have fun creating! Happy Stamping!

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Halloween 2-4-6-8 Box Weekly Wednesday #35

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Happy Wednesday all. Today I am sharing with you a super easy Halloween treat box. You may have heard about the 2-4-6-8 box and with just a 1/2 sheet of cardstock and a few score lines, you can create this fun box for any occasion. So grab your paper cutter, some paper snips and let’s get crafting.

If the video does not display, click the image below to view video.

https://youtu.be/Wm9ZDK6Q-sk

Project Supplies and Details

  • Basic Black Cardstock-5-/2 x 8-1/2
  • Halloween Designer Series Paper of your choice 3 x 9
  • Bewitching Halloween Stamp Set (retired)
  • Witches Hat Punch (retired)
  • Alcohol or regular markers

I know most of the products in today’s video are retired, but really any Halloween paper and stamp set will work for this simple project. I hope this gets you in the mood for Halloween crafting. Not only is this a fun treat box to make but you can snack on those Halloween delights while you are crafting. LOL

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More Stack, Slice, Shuffle Cards!

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As promised earlier this week I am sharing the three cards I created with the designer series paper from Mondays, Make It Monday tutorial. Click Here if you missed that video. I don’t really have a “Fun Fact” for today, unless you consider my first card mess up as a fun fact. When I was transporting my cut pieces of designer series panels from my video studio back to my craft room, I somehow lost a piece. Does that every happen to you? I looked and looked and for the life of me have no idea where it landed.

So instead of using a third piece of DSP on my first cards, I went paperless! LOL The birthday greeting is from Simply Said and is punched with the Heartfelt Hexagon punch.

Maybe it is not a huge mess up, but it certainly is different from the other two cards. Fun Fact: There are no mistakes in stamping, only creative opportunities. One of my stamping friends taught this to me many years ago, thanks Lonnie!

With deepest sympathy and the thank you are from Something Fancy and stamped with Misty Moonlight ink. They are cropped with some of the dies from Something Fancy! These are featured in the 2024-2025 Annual catalog.

This really is a fun technique and I hope you give it a try. Depending on the your paper choice and the way you make your two cuts, you can get some fun and interesting cards. If you missed this or any other of the videos in my Make It Monday series, search categories and select Make It Monday videos or click here! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Score! Weekly Wednesday #32

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Hey all today I am sharing a video on how to create a bit of dimension and interest on your card front. This super simple techniques adds a touch of elegance and requires very little product and/or tools.

https://youtu.be/iaJV_A6IKOs

Today’s Project Supplies and Measurements

Basic White cardstock: 8 -/2 x 5-1/2 score at 4-1/4
Basic White cardstock: 4 x 5-1/4
Stampin’ Up! Scoring Tool
Bling of your choice
Memento Black Ink
Sweetly Scripted Stamp Set

A Closer Look

Sometimes the simplest techniques are the best and if you are like me I sometimes forget to use my Simply Scored tool for more than just a basic card fold. This would make a super cute holiday greeting card. Just add a holiday sentiment and a little red bling and your card will be done in a flash. Happy Stamping!

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Rip & Flip Technique~Weekly Wed. #29

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Hey all I am back with another Weekly Wednesday video. Since last month was the big paper sale, I thought I would share a technique for you to use with your new paper stash. This technique really is a quick and easy way to create a variety of cards in five minutes. Check out the video below. I promise, it is short and simple!

https://youtu.be/E7IXudEqhPg

A Closer look…

Now here is a closer look at the Perennial Lavender paper pack that I used to create this card. The only trick to this technique is to be sure that you have coordinating colors on both sides of your paper. Stampin’ Up! does an amazing job at providing that for us. If for some reason you want to use two different sheets, no problem, just be sure to cut them to be 4 x 6 before you rip and then have fun mixing and matching.

Today’s Card, Supplies, and Measurements:

Gorgeous Grape CS- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Gorgeous Grape Ink
Basic White CS-3 x 3
Perennial Lavender DSP- 4 x 6 -rip and flip
Deckled Circle Dies
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
Adhesive-my fav is our Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Love, Love, Love this paper. Again, just be sure to cut your designer series paper a 4 x 6 so you have some wiggle room and then the two pieces will easily overlap making it easier for you to assemble. If you choose a one way pattern design like the image above, be sure to position the paper in your cutter so your pattern will not be upside down. Happy Stamping!

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

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Blending Brush Color Technique

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Today’s card is all about using the Blending Brushes to create a soft background of color. While my colors are actually quite bright and bold, Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green, you can use the blending brushes to soften to color. It is amazing how elegant this card turned out. Just remember the key for creating a beautiful soft background is really all about a light touch.

I began with a 3-3/4 x 5 piece of Basic White cardstock and used my blending brushes along with some Poppy Parade and Granny Apple Green ink to create my background of color. I find a good trick when using the blending brushes is to start off my cardstock and use a light touch. You can always add more color, but you can’t take it away. If you are new to blending I suggest practicing a few times so that you can get the right feel for what is too dark.

My card is Poppy Parade and my accent layer is Granny Apple Green. I just layered these two colors and added a small strip of cardstock across the width of my white panel and added the greeting.

I stamped the large floral from Layers of Beauty on my newly created background using Memento Black ink. The Happy Anniversary greeting is from Layering Beauty and is also stamped with Memento Black ink. I used one of the dies from the Unbounded Love Bundle with my Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine to crop the greeting. Add a little bling to match the colors of your card and that is it.

I hope you have fun experimenting with the Blending Brushes to create some fun backgrounds for your next card creation. Happy Stamping!

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

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