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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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Cheers and Sips Bundle~Weekly Wed. #57

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Happy Wednesday…..anyone up for a cocktail???? Well then grab your drink and join me for a fun Cheers and Sips Bundle presentation. Now through the end of June you can purchase any suite and get a second suite at 50% off. Or you can purchase any bundle within a suite and get a second bundle in a different suite at half off. It is a great deal. All the products within the suites are buy one get one 50% off. So grab that cocktail, make your list, and let’s get crafting. CLICK HERE to see all the suite opportunities!

I started a piece of Basis White cardstock, my heat tool, some Versa Mark ink, and my white embossing powder. Depending on what you want on your cheers and sip card, stamp images in Versa Mark ink and then white embossing powder. This will give you the foundation for all your stamping. Now you are ready to add some color. I choose Daffodil Delight, Summer Splash, and Flirty Flaming.

I played around with a combination of sponge daubers, blend markers and blending brushes. The blending brushes were super easy for the larger glasses while the sponge daubers were great for the tiny fruit. Be sure to wipe off the excess color with a soft towel so your embossed edges are well defined.

I did use a bit of black embossing powder for the greeting because I really wanted it to pop. I used paper snips to create my banner and I was pleased at how it turned out. Of course the Summer Splash cocktail made me long for a real something fun, but it has been many of moons since my bartending days, so I am not even sure what that would be called. Summer Splash sounds fun, maybe some gin and a little blue curacao. Just sayin’.

Either way I hope you enjoy today’s video, Happy Stamping!

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

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Blooming Phrases-Weekly Wed. #56

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Well, happy Wednesday! Congratulations your work week is half over, so just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Sometimes that is all we can do. But remember the life lesson your grandpa taught you…..As you go through life one learns that if you don’t paddle your own canoe, you don’t move.

Maybe you have never heard that one but it is true. Life is what we make it and in times of struggle it is easy to just float, and while that is good for awhile, it is probably not a great solution. Plus, you don’t get any crafting accomplished. LOL My video today features an new online exclusive, Blooming Phrases, and some of our new Designer Series paper, Lovely Garden. It is super simple so have fun.

Blooming Phrases Online Exclusive

I hope you get time to craft and enjoy a little down time. Today marks my mom’s three year heavenly birthday and while we continue to miss her, life goes on and each day presents a new challenge of living our lives fully to honor those we have loved and lost. “The challenge is in the moment; the time is always now.” — James Baldwin Take time for you and live in the present moment. Keep the faith and you will find joy! I promise!

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

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You Are Remarkable Weekly Wed. #55

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Happy Wednesday or should I say Happy Hump Day?Not everyone remembers this term in fact, it is more of an American slang. Who knew?

The term hump is a slang expression commonly used to refer to Wednesday, the middle day of the traditional workweek. The 1950s was the first time when Wednesdays were called ‘Hump Day’. The term is believed to have originated in the United States and has been popular ever since. During the 20th century, Wednesday earned its reputation as ‘hump day’ as a way to inject some excitement into the otherwise monotonous work week. Clearly these workers did not craft for a living! LOL

Today our card was created using two online exclusive stamp sets, well, technically one stamp set and one set of dies, but hey who wants to be technical! I created our card today using the You Are Remarkable stamp set and the dies from the Textured Notes Bundle. You are going to love creating with these beautiful rectangles.

A Closer Look

Project Supplies – Card #1

Berry Burst CS- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2
Basic Black CS-3-3/8 x 4-7/8
Basic White CS-4 x 5-1/4 (2)
Berry Burst Ink
Old Olive Ink
Darling Duckling Ink
Memento Black Ink
You Are Remarkable Stamp Set (online exclusive)
Textured Notes Bundle (online exclusive)

Project Supplies – Card #2

Calypso Coral CS-5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 2-7/8 x 4-3/8
Basic Black CS-3 x 4 1/2
Basic White CS-4 x 5-1/4 (2)
Calypso Coral Ink
Old Olive Ink
Darling Duckling Ink
Memento Black Ink
You Are Remarkable Stamp Set (online exclusive)
Textured Notes Bundle (online exclusive)

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If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me at blessedbycards@gmail.com Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
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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Weekly Wednesday #53 Clean & Simple Card

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Introducing two new stamp sets and a new In-color as we create a quick clean and simple card. If you are not familiar with Clean and Simple stamping, it typically refers to cards created using minimal supplies. The cards I have seen usually feature a stamp set, cardstock and some ink. Of course you are always welcome to bling it up, after all what crafter doesn’t like a little bling, right?

Project Supplies

I hope you enjoyed today’s clean and simple card. Have fun playing around with different colors and of course different stamp sets. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wednesday #52 Sour Cream Treat Containers

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Happy Wednesday. Let’s create a oldie but goodie, sour cream treat container. I featured this at my in-person Stamp Camp on Friday and it was a lot of fun. The fun Easter M&M’s were delicious too!

Project Supplies

  • Designer Series Paper: 4 x 6 or
  • Basic White Cardstock: 4 x 6 , 3 x 3 for tag
  • Blending Brushes
  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Summer Splash Ink
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Liquid Glue
  • Tear and Tape
  • Candy of Choice

I hope you have fun creating these fun treat containers. I made 28 of them for Easter to give to all the servers at my parish. It was a fun Easter surprise. I hope. Happy Stamping!

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

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Weekly Wed. #51 Three Strip DSP Technique

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Happy Wednesday everyone. It is time again to create a quick and easy card together. Today I am featuring a clean and simple three strip designer series paper technique. You can create all types of cards using this technique. Enjoy the video and the extra bonus card at the end of this post.

Project Measurements and Supplies

  • Crumb Cake card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
  • Misty Moonlight CS: 4 x 5 1/4
  • Basic White CS: 4 x 5 1/4, & scrap for greeting
  • Wildly Wheat DSP: 1-1/8 x 5 (3)
  • Twine
  • With You in Mind stamp set
  • Heartfelt Hexagon punch
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals
  • Bling of your choice

New Rewards Program

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And now today’s bonus card…..

This is some of our retired patterned paper, but it is still a great choice. I mounted the three strips of DSP on a 4 x 5-1/4 panel of Crushed Curry, but you will want to choose a color that coordinates with your paper. For this sample I used the same paper pack, coordinating colors, but a different strip for each section. The greeting is stamped with Memento Black ink and fussy cut with our paper snips. I love our snips, they make fussy cuttings so easy. Click here for our paper snips!

I hope you enjoyed today’s video. Don’t forget to check out the new rewards program. Have a fantastic day…..Happy Stamping!

Thanks for stopping by!
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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Elements of Text-Weekly Wed. #49

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Happy Wednesday all. I hope you are having a blessed week. Today we are playing with an online exclusive set, Elements of Text. This is a great set to add a muted background to many of our current stamp sets. I am using Spotlight on Nature for todays card, but I can also see using it with Beautiful Butterflies, Textured Notes, Sketched Butterflies, and Thoughtful Wishes, just to name a few. LOL

Start with a colored card base of your choice. I used Pretty in Pink and Misty Moonlight for today’s cards. Add a coordinating layer of cardstock 4 x 5-1/4 to the card front. I chose Basic Black for my pink card and Crumb Cake for the Misty Moonlight version. You will need a layer of white for stamping that measures 3-3/4 x 5. I used Pretty In Pink and Crumb Cake ink for my cards today-see video for details. The greeting is from Simply Said, and yes, it is one of my favorite greetings sets in the 2024-2025 annual catalog.

As always you can add 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Basic White to the inside and decorate as desired. Since the Pretty in Pink cardstock is light, I am not going to add a white panel to that one, but again that is totally your choice. There are no mistakes in stamping, only creative opportunities. Go ahead, think outside the box and add some bling. Everyone’s taste is different and that is what makes stamping with friends so much fun! Happy Stamping!

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

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