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Weekly Wed. #105 Faux Wood Carving Technique

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Happy Wednesday everyone. A few months ago I featured the Faux Wood Carving Technique at a stamp camp and one on my beloved stampers has reached out with a request to create a video technique. Today is that day, Mary, this one is for you. Enjoy! I hope you create an abundant of beautiful cards.

If you are in the St. Louis area and enjoy stamping with friends we would love to include you in our Stamp Camp group. We gather monthly on the 4th Friday of every month, except in November and December. Click here for a schedule and more information on these in-person classes.

Faux Wood Carving Technique

Step #1

Begin with a 3-1/2 x 4-3/4 piece of Basic White or Very Vanilla cardstock. Using a scoring tool, score along the 3-1/2 inch side at every 1/2″. Sorry my scanned image is so grainy and difficult to see, but you get the idea. Just be sure to score every 1/2″ with the cardstock in portrait postion.

Step #2

Drag a light colored ink pad over the scored cardstock using a light touch. Depending on how juicy your ink pad is and what side of the scored image you choose, will determine the outcome. The ink was applied on the debossed side of the cardstock in the image on the left and the embossed (raised) side in the image on the right. See video for details.

Step #3

Next choose an embossing folder, I am using the Sunflower3-D Embossing Folder. How you position your cardstock in the embossing folder will determine whether the raised image in on the inked side or not. See video for details.

Step #4

Next choose a darker ink to add color by again dragging the ink pad along the embossed or debossed image. I am using Early Espresso for my sample.

Step #5

If you so choose, add a bit more color to your project. Use the same dragging technique. See video for details. I have chosen Lost Lagoon for my sample, but Cloud Cover is also a great choice depending on how muted you want your end color to look.

Step #6

Finally assemble your card and add a greeting.

Project Measurement and Supplies:

  • Cloud Cover card base: 8-1/2 x 5-1/2 scored in half at 4-1/4, 1-1/4 x 3-3/4
  • Early Espresso cardstock layer: 4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White cardstock layer: 3-5/8 x 4-7/8, 4x 5-1/4 (inside), 1-1/4 x 2-1/2 (greeting)
  • Early Expresso Ink
  • Cloud Cover Ink
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Stylish Shapes banners
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Stamp Camp Class Cards:

I hope you enjoyed this video technique. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions or please feel free to email me at BlessedByCards@gmail.com. I hope this technique inspires you to create something beautiful to share with others. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #104 Summer Happiness Bundle

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Happy Wednesday all. I hope you are having a great summer. The weather in the Midwest certainly has been hot so it is perfect for our new online exclusive bundle, Summer Happiness. This bundle pairs perfectly with the Splash and Relax bundle. If you love creating fun summertime birthday cards both of these bundles are perfect for all ages.

Item # 168124 $51.25

Bring your summer stories to life with the Summer Happiness Bundle! With quirky hand-drawn stamps and coordinating dies, you can create layered suns, cherries, flowers, flip-flops, pineapples, and more for cards and scrapbook pages that feel bright and joyful. Add fun-in-the-sun sentiments, pop up your favorite icons, and craft colorful memories all season long. Don’t forget you save 10% when you order the bundle.

DETAILS
– Includes the Summer Happiness Stamp Set and Summer Happiness Dies
– 12 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, h
– 15 dies
– Largest die: 1-1/8″ x 2-3/8″ (2.9 x 6 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

A Closer Look

Weekly Wed #104 Summer Happiness bundle project sheet

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Join me next week for a Make It Monday video and three more fun summertime cards! Until then, stay cool.

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

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Weekly Wed. #103 One Sheet Wonder Artisan Gardens Part Two

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Happy Wednesday my crafting friends. I hope you are staying cool during these hot summer months. What better way to pass the heat of the day than crafting. I am back with Part 2 of my One Sheet Wonder series featuring the 12 x 12 paper pack Artisan Sketched Garden. If you missed Part 1, click here!

Here is the paper pack we are using. Choose whatever design speaks to you as all designs will work with my cutting template. Click here to download the cutting template.

Artisan Sketched Garden DSP Item # 167752 $13

A Closer Look at Card #3 and 4

Download free project sheet!

Weekly WEd #103 Artisan Garden OSW Part 2

I hope you are loving these Black and White cards. Join me on next week for my final video in this One Sheet Wonder series as we add a bit of color to the mix. Until then, Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #102 ~ Rolling Waves

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Good morning my stamping friends. I am happy to share with you today, two cards that I created using the Rolling Waves stamp set. I did not purchase the dies, as I just loved the stamped ocean images. Perhaps you would like the dies and that is great. Don’t forget that when you purchase a bundle, you save 10% and you earn Stampin’ Rewards. When you shop with me be sure to opt into the rewards program and your Stampin’ Rewards will automatically appear in your online account in the dashboard. Let me know if you have any issues or questions, I am happy to help.

Create artistic, realistic seaside scenes with waves, starfish, and seashells. The Rolling Waves Stamp Set allows you to layer and repeat wave images to craft a shoreline as calm or crashing as you like. It brings the movement of the open sea to your cards. This is a “Distinktive” stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

DETAILS: Item #167145 $51.25
– Includes the Rolling Waves Stamp Set and Rolling Waves Dies
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): B, D, E
– Distinktive
– 11 dies
– Largest die: 5-3/16″ x 2″ (13.2 x 5.1 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
– Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

A Closer Look

Download Free Project Sheet

#102 Weekly Wednesday Rolling Waves project Sheet

I hope you enjoyed todays fun summer projects. Thanks for stopping by. Join me on Monday for a Make It Monday tutorial! Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wed. #101 Waterside Retreat DSP

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Happy Wednesday everyone. I think I am having a hard time letting go of my bayside vacay. LOL I am here today with three more Lakeside card creations. This time I am featuring the Waterside Retreat DSP which coordinates perfectly with the Relaxing Waterside Bundle that I featured on Monday. Click here if you missed that post!

You will love this paper and the bundle, but honestly if you don’t want to spend the money for the bundle, the paper is a must have. It is so easy to create fun summertime cards with this paper pack. I do hope they carry this over to an online staple at the end of this catalog. I know we will be heading into Christmas, but this is one of the best summertime paper packs we have had in a long time. Grab your pack before it is gone.

Download free project sheet!

#101 Weekly Wed. Waterside Retreat DSP Project Sheet

A Closer Look!

I hope you are enjoying your summer and these fun water cards. It might be hot but it will be snowing soon enough, well maybe not snow, but fall is just around the corner. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #100 Sunset Coast Bundle

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As promised I am back with a few more cards using the Sunset Coast Bundle and yes, I did sneak in one more using that gorgeous paper, Scenic Coast. If you missed this weeks Make It Monday video feature the Scenic Coast DSP, click here.

A Closer Look!

I hope you enjoy these scenic cards. Don’t forget to download your free project sheet! Happy Stamping!

Weekly Wed #100 Sunset Coast Bundle

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

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Weekly Wednesday #99 Clean & Simple Black & White Cards

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Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope you are having a great week. Last week I was lucky enough to take the train to Chicago to visit my daughter, Breanne, for a little girls time. It was so much fun and if you like coffee, you too would love visiting Breanne because she makes the best iced coffee ever. It was great fun just to hang out, talk, and generally do nothing. Well, almost nothing. I did take my crochet projects with me. After all you have to do something on the train ride, right?

I am back now with another Weekly Wednesday video and I am featuring some clean and simple card using black and white cardstock. These cards are super easy and you can use whatever embossing folders or stamps sets you have to create these. If you want to reproduce the exact card, don’t forget to download your free project sheet.

Here is a closer look at today’s card ideas!

Weekly Wed. #99 Clean/Simple Black& White project sheet

I just love the simplicity of a clean and simple card. And while I did dress my up a little today, sometimes less can be more. Stop back next Monday for another stamping video. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wed. #98 Sweet Old Friends Bundle

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Happy Wednesday everyone. If you haven’t noticed I am totally loving the new Sweet Old Friends Bundle and the Silly Old Bear Designer Series Paper. I cannot promise that you won’t see this bundle again, but I can promise to take a little break even though it is so fun and stinkin’ cute) and feature a totally different bundle next week.

For today, I am featuring a 4 card collection using the Sweet Old Friends Bundle. the Sweet Words Label and Dies, and the Silly Old Bear designer series paper pack. I had a ton of fun with these products and hope you enjoy this card collection.

A Closer Look!

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Weekly Wed. #98 Sweet Old Friends bundle Project sheet

Thanks so much for crafting with me. If you would like to order any stamping supplies, please see the Shop w/Me link below. I would be happy to be your Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator and as always if you live in the St. Louis area consider joining us for an in-person Stamp Camp Class. CLICK HERE for a class schedule. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wed. #97 Three Easy Cards

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Hey friends a few weeks ago I hosted a cards and cocktails event for my neighbors. It was fun to get together with the ladies that I see all the time but really did not know much about. It was a good evening of fellowship and helped our neighborhood feel more connected. Who knows perhaps some of these lovely ladies will join me for my June card class-fingers crossed!

Today I am sharing with you three of the card I created for this event. I was trying to keep them simple, but in the video I do share a stepped up version for two of my three cards. Enjoy!

Here is a closer look!

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Weekly Wed. #97 Project Sheet

Use whatever patterned paper you have available in your stamping stash. This last card is great for scraps. It only takes a few scraps to create this card. If you have a lot of scraps, pick those that coordinate and skip the butterfly stamping. There are so many fun options. Be sure to stop back on Monday for another video tutorial. Better yet, subscribe and you will get an email every time I add a new post. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #96 Words and Wishes Bundle

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Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope you are having a blessed week. Today I am sharing two birthday cards for that special someone in your life. Our cards today feature the Words and Wishes bundle, as well as, the Balloon Festoon Bundle that I featured on Monday. Click here if you missed that post.

Weekly Wed. #96 Free Project Sheet

Weekly Wed. #96 Words and Wishes Bundle Project sheet

A Closer look at today’s cards!

Check out the new daisy embossing folder!

I think you will enjoy creating with the new Lazy Daisy embossing folder. I creates a great background on both the embossed and the debossed side. Have fun creating with these new products. If you need to add any of them to your stamping stash, just click on the Shop With Me Button below. Thanks so much. Happy Stamping!

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

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