Thinking of You

Leaf Fall and Beauty of Friendship

Fall is such a festive season and although it is a short season, it always gets me in the mood for the holidays, not to mention all the coffee shops have pumpkin everything. I personally love the beautiful scenery that comes with the falling leaves and foggy mornings.

Today’s card features the Beauty of Friendship stamp set from the 2022-2023 annual catalog and the Leaf Fall embossing folder in the July-December 2022 Holiday catalog.

#blessedbycards

I began with a Pumpkin Pie card base and added a layer of Daffodil Delight that was embossed with the Leaf Fall embossing folder. The greeting, Thinking of You, was stamped with Early Espresso ink on a scrap of Basic White cardstock. The trunk of the tree was cut using Early Espresso CS.

Project Measurements

  • Pumpkin Pie CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
  • Basic White CS- 3 x 4, ½ x 2¼     
  • Daffodil Delight CS- 4 x 5¼
  • Early Espresso CS- ½ x 3 Leaf Fall 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Crushed Curry Ink
  • Calypso Coral Ink
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Beauty of Friendship Stamp Set
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

I hope you will have a chance to take a leisurely drive and enjoy the fall colors this season.

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

X9BUGWNM

Project Supplies

Beauty of Friendship
$22
Pumpkin Pie CS
$9.25
Calypso Coral
$9.25
Crushed Curry
$9.25
Early Espresso CS
$9.25
Leaf Fall Embossing Folder
$10
Early Espresso Ink
$

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Pumpkin Patch with Rustic Harvest DSP

It was beginning to look and feel like fall over the weekend and so I created this pumpkin patch card using the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper. And then of course yesterday it got up to 81 degrees in St. Louis. So hopefully this card will put you in the fall spirit regardless of the weather in your neighborhood.

#blessedbycards

Project Measurements

  • Cajun Craze CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base), 1½ x4
  • Old Olive CS-4 x 5¼
  • Basic White CS- 3-7/8 x 5-1/8, 4 x 5¼  
  • Rustic Harvest DSP-Pumpkins  
  • Hello Harvest Bundle
  • Paper Snips
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

I used my paper snips to fussy cut the pumpkins from the Rustic Harvest Designer Series Paper pack and arranged them to create a pumpkin patch. The getting is stamped with Memento Black ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and cropped using the coordinating dies in the Hello Harvest Bundle.

I just layered the Old Olive CS and the pumpkin panel to the card front and used some Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach the banner. This is a great card to use those half pumpkins on the ends of the DSP. I hate for any of our amazing paper to go to waste.

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

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Project Supplies

Hello Harvest Bundle
$49.50
Rustic Harvest DSP
$12
Old Olive CS
$9.25
Basic White CS
10.25
Cajun Craze CS
$9.25
Paper Snips
$11
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
$125
Stampin’ Dimensionals
$4.25
Stampin’ Adhesive
$8
Memento Black Ink
$6

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Stylish Sketches-Sale-a-Brations!

Hey all, tomorrow is the last day for our Summer Sale-A-Brations for 2022. Final chance to earn free products. Yesterday I shared a slimline card using the HIppest HIppos in my Make It Monday video and today you get a cute little fox from Stylish Sketches. I used some of the designer series paper in the Boughs of Holly paper pack to accent our little fox.

I used Cajun Craze for my card base, stamped the fox on a piece of Crumb Cake CS and colored him with our watercolor pencils. The greeting is from Garden Birdhouses and is stamped in Memento Black inl.

Project Measurements

  • Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Boughs of Holly DSP- 3x 4 (2)
  • Crumb Cake CS- 2 ½ x 4
  • Basic White CS-4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Stylish Sketches Stamp Set
  • Garden Birdhouses Stamp Set
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Both of these sets are free with a $50 purchase through my online store! Sale-ends on Wednesday August 31st! When ordering less that $150, please apply our current host code 6FBX2GKG to your order!

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

Stylish Sketches
159937
Garden Birdhouses
155090 $18
Cajun Craze
119684 $9.25
Basic White CS
159276 $10.25
Crumb Cake CS
120953 $9.25
Boughs of Holly DSP
159600 $12
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8

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Hang In There!

Hey all I am back again with one more card using the Bewitching Bundle! #blessedbycards This time I was really trying to think outside the box, so I added the greeting from the Wisteria Wishes stamp set. This is a another amazing new bundle featured in the 2022-2023 annual Catalog. I featured the Wisteria Wonder Bundle in one of my Make it Monday videos and used the flowers to create a Christmas tree scene. CLICK HERE if you missed that video. #blessedbycards

#blessedbycards

I decided to use another piece of the Gorgeous Grape CS for my card base. I used the star stamp to create a background on the 4 x 5¼ white panel using Granny Apple Green, Crushed Curry and Highland Heather inks.  I again added a bit of Gorgeous Grape ink to the 3 x4 white panel before stamping the feet and greeting. This panel is popped up with Stampin’ Dimensionals. Add a ribbon or bling to finish off your project.      

Project Measurements and Supplies

  • Gorgeous Grape CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Basic White CS- 3 x 4, 4 x 5¼, 2 x 3
  • Bewitching Bundle
  • Wisteria Wishes Stamp Set
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Stampin’ Blend Markers-Pumpkin Pie, Smoky Slate
  • Crushed Curry Ink
  • Granny Apple Green Ink
  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Memento Black Ink                                                                            
  • Stampin’  Adhesive or Liquid Glue    
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals    
  • Sponge Dauber 

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

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Bewitching Bundle
159857 $34
Wisteria Wishes
159434 $18
Gorgeous Grape Ink
147099 $8
Gorgeous Grape CS
146987 $9.25
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Basic White CS
159276 $10.25
Highland Heather Ink
147103 $8
Crushed Curry Ink
147087 $8
Granny Apple Green 147095 $8
Pumpkin Pie Combo
154897 $8
Smoky Slate Combo
154904 $9
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4.25
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8

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Watercolor Backgrounds-Make It Monday #67

Hey all, I am so excited to share how you can create your own watercolor backgrounds to create some fabulous cards. All you need is an acrylic block (size of your choice), some Stampin’ Up! inks or refills, a water painter, watercolor paper and of course stamps of your choice.

This is a real fun technique and although I am not very good at it (yet), but I hope to experiment with a variety of different colors. I hope you will go crazy and create something beautiful.

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

Project Supplies

Whale Done
158315 $17
Painted Poppies
151599 $23
Dragonfly Garden
154411 $23
Watercolor Paper
149612 $9
VersaMark Ink
102283 $9.50
155554 $18
Basic Embossing Powder
Stamparatus
146276 $49
Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Acrylic Block H
118490 $9
Bermuda Bay Ink
147096 $9
Calypso Coral Ink
147101 $9
Crushed Curry Ink
147087 $9
Pacific Point Ink
147098 $9
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6

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Sale-A-Brations-Favorite Things Friday

One of my favorite things and I am sure yours too is FREE products. Right now during Sale-A-Brations you can win big. For every $50 you spend, you get to choose a FREE product from the Summer Sale-A-Bration catalog.

Our host code is 9FZ3JJVB. You can save now until August 31st, but don’t wait until the last minute or your favorite product may be gone.

Todays card features two free products from the Sale-A-Brations catalog, the Hippest Hippos and the Hippo Dies. I began with a Balmy Blue card base and added a layer of Blushing Bride. I stamped the Hippos in Memento Black ink and colored them with our famous Watercolor pencils and used the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine to crop them with the Hippo Dies.

The umbrellas are also part of that die set and I used coordinating cardstock to make my Hippos pop. The greeting is from the new Cheerful Basket set featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

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

Product Supplies and Measurements

  • Balmy Blue CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
  • Blushing Bride CS- 4 x 5¼  
  • Basic White CS- 3 ¾ x 5, 2½ x 4
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Hippest Hippos Stamp Set (FREE w/$50 order)
  • Hippo Dies (FREE w/$50 order)
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Balmy Blue CS
146982 $9.25
Blushing Bride CS
131198 $9.25
Basic White CS
159276 $10.25
Memento Black Ink
132708
Black Blend Combo
154843 $9
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Hippest Hippo
159921
Free w/$50
Hippo Dies
159928
Free w/$50

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Sun Prints and Sunflowers

My card today features the new Sun Prints 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper and the Sunflowers dies. I love this new paper pack and am sure you will be seeing more of it in the future.

Sun Prints 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper

I began my card with a Night of Navy card base and added a 4 x 5 1/2 layer of Basic White CS to the card front. I cut a piece of Sun Prints Designer Series paper and mounted it to a Night of Navy panel and added it to the card front.

Use the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss machine and some Basic Black CS to crop the detailed sunflower from the die set and add it to the card front. Stamp your desired greeting on the front with Night of Navy ink and your card is complete. I love how simple and sweet this card turned out.

Project Supplies and Measurements

  • Night of Navy CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
  • Night of Navy Ink- 2¼ x 4
  • Basic White CS- 4 x 5¼  (2)
  • Basic Black CS-4×4
  • Sun Print 12 x 12 DSP-2 x 4
  • Night of Navy Ink
  • Sunflower Dies
  • Celebrate Sunflowers Stamp Set
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

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

Sunflower Dies
152704 $33
Celebrate Sunflowers
152517 $$24
Night of Navy CS
100867 $9.25
Night of Navy Ink
147110 $8
Basic White CS
159276 $10.25
Basic Black CS
121045 $9.25
Sun Prints DSP
158790 $12
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Elegant Eucalyptus

Today I am excited to share with you another new 3-D embossing folder featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog, Elegant Eucalyptus.

This is a two pack of mini embossing folders that is just perfect for the mini Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine. Not only is this little machine cute, it is super convenient to use on your desk top when crafting.

I embossed a piece of Night of Navy cardstock with the floral spay image and used a sponge dauber to gently add some White Craft ink to the embossed image. I corner rounded the edges and layered it to my card front.

The greeting is from Lovely you and stamped on Basic White cardstock using Night of Navy ink. This will be just perfect to send to my mother-in-law. I hope you enjoy this new embossing folder!

Projects Supplies and Measurements

  • Night of Navy CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Night of Navy CS- 3 x 5
  • Basic White CS- 1 x 4¼, 4 x 5¼   
  • Elegant Eucalyptus 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Lovely You Stamp Set
  • Night of Navy Ink
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Mini Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

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

Mini Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
150673 $63
Elegant Eucalyptus 3-D Folder
159170 $10
Night of Navy CS
100867 $9.25
Night of Navy Ink
147110 $8
Basic White CS
159276 $10.25
Lovely You Stamp Set
152525 $24
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Still At the Beach-Favorite Things Friday

Yay, it’s Friday and I decided why not continue the beach theme, especially now that the weather is warming up. The only thing better than relaxing at the beach would be swimming in the ocean, or anywhere really, as long as there aren’t any sharks! LOL

Today’s card features the Seas the Day Bundle and the Ocean Front stamp set. I created the beach scene first, added a sunset and used the largest die from the bundle to add some depth to the front of my card. I used the 1″ circle punch to create a sunset mask and applied Daffodil Delight ink using a sponge dauber.

Project Supplies and Measurements

  • Basic White CS- 5½ x 8½ (card base), 3 x 3
  • Pacific Point CS- 4 x 5¼
  • Old Olive CS-2 x 3
  • Seas The Day Bundle
  • Ocean Front Set
  • Pool Party Ink
  • Soft Suede Ink
  • Cinnamon Cider Ink
  • Pacific Point Ink
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Daffodil Delight Ink
  • Double Oval Punch
  • 1″ circle punch
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

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

Ocean Front Set
157862 $22
Seas the Day Bundle
157858 $53
Pacific Point Ink
147098 $7.50
Pacific Point CS
111350 $8.75
Old Olive CS
100702 $8.75
Old Olive Ink
147090 $7.50
Soft Suede Ink
147115 $7.50
Daffodil Delight Ink
147094 $7.50
Pool Party Ink
147107 $7.50
Cinnamon Cider Ink
153114 $7.50
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Double Oval Punch
154242 $18
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Oceans of Fun-InKing Royal Blog Hop

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s April Blog Hop! As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start planning our trips to the beach, the lake or the in-town aquarium. Today we’re sharing projects inspired by the ocean and sea – we are excited to share our creations and hope you love them! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I don’t think there is anything more relaxing than sitting in the warm sun listening to the ocean waves. Today’s card reminds me of a peaceful beach scene and since the weather here in St. Louis is a little brisk for this time of year, I am really longing for a warm sandy beach somewhere, but alas my Ocean Front card will have to do.

In addition to the Ocean Front stamp set, I used the Blending Brushes to add a Balmy Blue sky and the greeting is from Dahlia Days, which is also featured in the January – June 2022 mini catalog.

Project Supplies and Measurements

  • Pool Party CS- 8½ x 5½ (card base)
  • Soft Suede CS- 4-1/8 x 5-1/8
  • Basic White CS- 4 x 5-3/8     
  • Ocean Front Stamp Set
  • Dahlia Days Bundle
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Pool Party Ink
  • Soft Suede Ink
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Blending Brushes
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Jan DuFour at Stamp Me Silly There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it! We love hearing from you, so please leave a comment.

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:
  1. Brian King at Stamp with Brian
  2. Sheryl Abernathy at Elegant Sentiments
  3. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  4. Jan Dufour at Stamp Me Silly
  5. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  6. Lisa Graham at Lisa’s Little Ink Spot
  7. Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
  8. Marilyn Jones at Stamp with MJ
  9. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  10. Candy Ford at Stamp Candy

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

Ocean Front
157862 $22
Dahlia Days
157802 $55.75
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Pool Party CS
122924 $8.75
Pool Party Ink
147107 $7.50
Soft Suede CS
115318 $8.75
Soft Suede Ink
147115 $7.50
Balmy Blue Ink
147105 $7.50
Crumb Cake Ink
147116 $7.50
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive 152813 $8

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