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Weekly Wed. #92-Last Chance Product Samples

Hey all I am back and as promised today I am featuring some card samples using a few of the products on the Last Chance List. And this just in from Stampin’ Up! Double Rewards Offer. Place an order between April 15-17, 2026 and you will earn 2x the rewards for all your purchases.

And now as promised those Last Chance samples. Check out the video below for some ideas to get you started.

Here is a closer look:

I hope you enjoy some of the Last Chance savings and if you already have some of these sets, that is a win, win! Enjoy creating. Don’t forget to download your free project sheet. Happy Stamping!

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

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Make It Monday #251 ~ Strip Paper Piecing Technique

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!

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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Make It Monday #249-Notes of Spring

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~

Don’t Forget to download your free 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 Two Weekly Wed. #89

Happy Wednesday all. You are half way to the weekend and the weather is looking fantastic. Of course any weather day is a good day for stamping, but sunny and warm is always nice. Today I am sharing with you a few more techniques as we continue with our masking fun.

I do hope these techniques will help you think outside the box when creating your hand-stamped cards. If you don’t have making paper, you can always use printer paper. The key is to use a thin paper so you will not have dramatic lines around your masked images. Stampin’ Up! masking paper just makes everything easier because it is adhesive backed. I love using this, especially when I am using the Blending Brushes…..so much easier!

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Here is a closer look at today’s cards!

I hope you enjoyed these techniques and that you are inspired to create something beautiful today! Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wed. #88 Gallery Blooms Dies

Hello my stamping friends, happy Wednesday. With all the storms in the Midwest, I do pray you are all safe. My heart and prayers go out to all those affected by the latest storms and tornadoes, especially those in Michigan and Oklahoma. Let us lift up our brothers and sisters in need. I can only imagine their devastation and loss and pray for healing for all those involved.

For today’s projects I created three cards using the Gallery of Blooms dies and a few embossing folders. I am loving the new Lazy Daisy embossing folder used in card #3. I think it will be a great addition for our spring projects. It is a new online exclusive available for $11. See image below.

Lasy Daisy #167196 $11

A Closer Look!

Here are some of the other main supplies used today!

Gallery Blooms Bundle
Birch Wood Embossing Folder
Nature Walk DSP

Well, that’s all I have for today’s Weekly Wednesday. I hope you enjoy these projects. Be sure to download your free project sheet and stop back on Monday for a Make It Monday tutorial.

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

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Make It Monday #247 ~ Flowers Fair

Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous weekend. If your area observes daylight saving time then you all know we lost an hour of sleep last night. The good news-spring is almost here. In today’s video I am sharing three fabulous spring cards using the new Flowers Fair background stamp. This is a great set of flowers and I know you are going to love them.

Flowers Fair Background Stamp

A Closer Look!

I hope these cards brought a little springtime sunshine into your day. Thanks for joining me. Stop back on Wednesday for another video tutorial.

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

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#243 Friendly Foliage ~ Make It Monday

There is a new bundle in town! That’s right, Friendly Foliage and today we are creating three cards with the amazing dies in this bundle.

Here is a closer look at our card for today!

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I love the dies and I love the font in this set! I can’t wait to create more card using this bundle. Stay tuned for more foliage fun! Happy Stamping!

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

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#242 Make It Monday~Lovely and Beautiful DSP

Have fun creating three lovely and beautiful cards with our new designer series paper pack, Lovely and Beautiful. This specialty paper pack is so gorgeous you are going to want to add two packs to your next order. I love how this paper does all the work. I have already used half of my pack!

I love how elegant and soft this paper is am having so much fun creating with it. If you have some upcoming wedding cards to make, this would be a perfect paper pack. It will also make amazing Mother’s Day cards.

Here is a closer look …..

Free project sheet, click button below!

Thanks so much for stopping by. Stop back on Wednesday for another Weekly Wednesday video. Have a blessed week and of course, Happy Stamping!

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

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It’s Simply Beautiful ~#241 Make It Monday

Happy Monday. I hope you are all staying warm. I know here in St. Louis we got quite a bit of snow and it is bitter cold. But hey, it is warm inside and another great day for crafting!

Today I am featuring a new bundle from the January – April 2026 mini catalog. This is a great bundle for weddings, anniversaries, and of course Mother’s Day, but the flowers are so gorgeous, they are also perfect for an elegant birthday card or a simple thank you.

Check out the new product of the Month!

I love, love, love, the fonts in this set! Fabulous Sayings can be yours for only $5. That is correct, in stead of Sale-a-Brations, Stampin’ Up! is now featuring a new product each month available for only $5. Place a $75 order (before shipping/tax) through my online store and you can add this to our cart for only $5. Now that is simple and fabulous!

January 2026 Product of the Month

Here is a closer look at our projects for today!

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I told you this set was simply beautiful. I love that we will be able to create elegant and impressive cards with this set. Check out the matching paper pack that goes with this bundle, it is also gorgeous. Lovely and Beautiful, item #166957. Happy Stamping!

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

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#239 Make It Monday ~ Nature Walk DSP

Happy Monday everyone. I am excited to share with you three cards that I created using the Nature Walk DSP. I am also super excited that it is Monday and I don’t have to go to work!!!! Praise God for retirees!

I really think this paper is going to be great for creating masculine cards. I am looking forward to building up my stash of “manly” cards. LOL

Here is a closer look at today’s cards~

Don’t forget your free project sheet!

I hope you enjoyed today’s video. Please let me know if there is anything specific you would like me to feature and I will do my best to provide. Stay tuned for more crafting inspiration!

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

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