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Make It Monday #238 Aspen Grove-3 Cards

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Happy Monday and Happy New Year. I hope you had a blessed holiday. Today, I am featuring a new stamp set that will be available beginning tomorrow, January 6, 2026. Aspen Grove is just one of the many new options for you in the January – April 2026 mini catalog. Unfortunately, I cannot post the pdf version of the catalog early…bummer, I know. So be sure to stop back tomorrow to download your copy .

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#238 Aspen Grove Make It Monday Project Sheet

Yes, folks, tomorrow is the day! I am not only excited to share with you the new January – April 2026 catalog, but I will also be retiring from my full time job! I am looking forward to spending more time in my craft room!

Sooooo………be sure to stop back tomorrow to download your pdf copy of the mini catalog and check out all the new stamp sets. Apsen Grove is just one of the many sets that I am sure you will be putting on your wish list. Happy Stamping!

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

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Spotlight On Nature ~Five Minute Friday

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I have another fun summertime five minute card for you today. I created a super simple card using the Spotlight on Nature bundle and some Summer Splash cardstock. I love this cardstock almost as much as the name. I don’t know why it just makes me happy. I hope this card will make you smile today.

I started with a white card, I know it is hard to see in the photo, but trust me you want to begin with a Basic White cardbase. I then added a panel of the Summer Splash. I ran it through the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine with one of the dies from Texture Notes. I love these dies. They just add a little pizzazz to each project.

I stamped the circle from Elements of Text in Smoky Slate ink on a panel of Basic White. I added the flower image from Spotlight on Nature w/Memento Black ink and colored the flowers with the Summer Splash alcohol markers. Remember if you don’t have these markers, you can use the regular ink pad and an aqua painter brush filled with alcohol. You don’ t need to color in the entire flower, just add a splash of color. I added a few dots w/Memento Black ink and cropped the image with one of the circles from the Spotlight on Nature dies. These are gorgeous circles that will enhance any card project. It totally encourage you to try them out.

I wanted a little more depth, so I added some Summer Splash color around the circle words with a blending brush and then attached my circle to my card front. You can use Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach if you want even more depth to your card. To finish off my card, I stamped the thinking of you from The Right Words w/Memento Black ink and then added a little bling.

I hope you enjoy today’s card creation and will check out the rectangle dies from Textured Notes and the circles from Spotlight on Nature. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Florals In Bloom OSW-Make It Monday #213

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Happy Monday everyone. While it may be too hot for the flowers to be in bloom in your neighborhood, we can always count on Stampin’ Up! for amazing flower designer series paper. The Florals In Bloom paper pack does not disappoint. It is colorful and makes me think of a sunny spring day. So I thought why not do a 6 x 6 One Sheet Wonder (OSW). This is a 12 x 12 paper pack so you will need to cut the paper of your choice down just a bit. The good news is that you get four- 6×6 pieces out of one sheet. And today, we are making 3 cards out of one 6 x 6 section, so let’s get started.

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#213 Florals In Bloom osw project Sheet

Cutting Template 6 x 6 OSW

A Closer Look

Florals In Bloom DSP

Card #1: Using one piece of 3 x 4 DSP

Card # 2: Using second piece of 3 x 4 DSP

Card #3: Using 2 x 5 1/2 piece of DSP

I hope you have a fabulous Monday! Have fun creating with this super easy OSW template. As always if you have any questions contact me or leave me a comment below. If you need any of the items we used today or other things for your crafting, just click the Shop with Me button below. I so appreciate your support in keeping me in business. Join me each Monday and Wednesday for more crafting tutorials. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Emboss Resist ~ Weekly Wed. #58

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Hey all I thought we would bring back an oldie but a goodie technique, Emboss Resist. If you have never seen this technique you are going to love it. It is so super easy. All you need is a stamp set, blending brushes, some ink pads, including VersaMark, and of course your embossing powder and heating tool. I bet you have all of these stamping supplies in your craft space, if not, just click the Shop w/Me button at the end of this post and you will find everything you need to make these cards in my online store. So what are we waiting for, let’s get crafting!

Supplies you will need:

Heating Tool
Embossing Powder, clear or white
VeraMark Ink
Embossing Buddy
Blending Brushes
Stamp set of choice: I used Gallery Blooms, Grow with Love, Natural Botancials, Grateful Blessings, and Impressions Abloom.
Cardstock and inks of choice: I used the following Stampin’ Up! colors.
Card #1: Peach Pie cardbase (5-1/2 x 8-1/2), Garden Green 4-1/8 x 5-3/8, Basic White 4 x 5 1/4(2) for stamping and inside.
Inks:Peach Pie, Garden Green Memento Black
Card #2: Basic White cardbase (5-1/2 x 8-1/2) Night of Navy 4 x 5 1/4, Lemon Lolly 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, Basic White for stamping 3-3/4 x 5
Inks: Night of Navy, Misty Moonlight, Lemon Lolly
Card #3: Cajun Craze cardbase (5-1/2 x 8-1/2), strip 1/4 x 4, Petal Pink 4 x 5 1/4, Basic White for stamping: 3 3/4 x 5, 4 x 5-1/4 (inside)
Inks: Darling Ducking, Petal Pink, Cajun Craze

Here is a closer look at our cards for today’s class:

Grateful Blessings Stamp Set , Natural Botanicals Stamp Set
Grateful Blessings Stamp Set and Impressions Abloom Bundle
Grateful Blessing Stamp Set and Gallery Blooms Bundle

I hope you give this technique a try. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions! Happy Stamping!

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

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Layering Fun w/Florals In Bloom DSP

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Happy Monday friends, I am back in St. Louis and today’s cards are all about layering. Clothing designers are not the only ones who know how to make layering look good. Crafter can be creative with layering as well. We will be layering solid cardstock as well as the new designer series paper, Florals in Bloom. I hope you have fun creating with layers.

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#211 Layered fun w/Florals in Bloom DSP

Here is a closer look!

Coordinating your solid layers with your designer series paper can bring a whole new dimension to your card crafting. You can create these cards using your favorite designer series papers and even your scraps. If you can’t live without this paper pack I can see why, just click the Shop w/Me button below. There are lots of paper packs to choose from! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Shadow Stamping ~Make It Monday #206

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https://www.stampinup.com/products/uninked-stampin-pad-whisper-white-refill?demoid=2244521Happy Monday everyone. I thought I would pop on today with a fun stamping technique known as shadow stamping. It is super easy and all you need to create the shadow is a Craft White (pigment) ink pad and I am sure you have that in your stamping stash. If not, click here to purchase one from my online store. Everytime you purchase an item from my online store that is $20 or more you will earn 10% in stamping rewards. Awesome!!! Be sure to select me a your demonstrator and opt into the rewards program as well as communications from me.

I hope you enjoyed today’s technique. Be sure to let me know if you have any questions, just email me at blessedbycards@yahoo.com Click on the button below to grab your free project sheet with supplies and instructions.

#206 Shadow Stamping project sheet

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wed. #54 Timeless Plaid ~ Thinking of You

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Happy Wednesday everyone. The week is half over and I am looking forward to a five minute card on Friday and of course the weekend. Today’s video features the Timeless Plaid Designer Series paper pack and a greeting from The Right Words. I also used the dies from Gallery Blooms.

This super fun card goes together so quickly and I know you are going to have fun creating with the new Gallery of Blooms bundle. Today, I used the small flower and one of the leaves for a delicate touch to our card. Let me know what you think in the comments.

Supplies for today’s project

  • Cajun Craze CS- 5-1/2 x 8 -1/2, 3/8 x 4, 2-1/8 x 3-1/8, scraps for flowers
  • Very Vanilla CS- 4 x 5-1/4 (2)
    Old Olive CS- scraps for leaves
  • Timeless Plaid DSP- 2 x 3
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • The Right Words stamp set
  • Gallery Blooms Bundle
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Liquid Glue or adhesive of choice


A Closer look at today’s project!


I hope this inspires you to take another look at the scraps of designer series paper in your paper stash. If you love the look of the Timeless Plaid DSP, click the shop now button below and add it to your collection today. Happy Stamping!


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



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Petunia Pop And Pool Party

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Happy Monday all. Today I am sharing with you three cards created using the Beautiful Butterflies Bundle. I am featuring our Pool Party and Petunia Pop inks and blending brushed. You will love the soft look that comes from using these blending brushes.

Petunia Pop
Blending Brushes
#203 Petunia Pop and Pool Party project sheet

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I hope you enjoyed today’s blend of colors. Have fun creating with the super easy technique and transform your Basic White cardstock into a fun colored background. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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A Sad Good-bye to Flowers of Beauty!

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Don’t you hate it when one of your favorite stamp sets gets moved to the retiring list? For me it is the Flowers of Beauty. While I am extremely happy that I purchased this set, it is always sad to say good-bye when sets retire. As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator I try to feature our most recent products. Even though I don’t feature them on my blog or in my stamping classes, I will for sure be keeping this one in my stash to create cards to gift and to sell.

Make It MOnday #202 Project Sheet

Let’s Take A Closer Look

Cards #1-Happy Birthday
Card #2 Just A Note
Card #3-Happy Birthday

Do you have a favorite set that is retiring? Click here to check out the list of Last Chance products here and be sure to place your order before they are gone. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wed. #50 Friends of the Ocean

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Happy Wednesday. I am once again featuring two cards I created using the Friends of the Ocean paper pack. It is time to think about venturing out to the beach. Summer will be here before you know it.

Our first card was created using the Lemon Lime Twist cardstock. I don’t often use this color, but it coordinates perfectly with this paper pack. Plus it is so vibrant and just plain fun! The greetings if from With You in Mind and is stamped with Melon Mambo ink.

Sticking with the colors in the paper our second card is the In-color, Summer Splash. It also coordinates perfectly, so fresh and summery! I stamped the greeting from Layering Leaves in Summer Splash and cut out some of our tiny ocean friends using my paper snips. If you watch the video, you will know why I needed to add the extra starfish.

Enjoy these fun summer colors and this paper pack of ocean friends while supplies last. Click here to view the online last chance products. Happy Stamping!

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

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