Weekly Wednesday Videos

#19 Weekly Wed. Fun Fold Technique

Create this super fun and easy fun fold card using your favorite designer series paper. All you need is a piece of your favorite 12 x 12 pattern paper that measures 5-1/2 x 11-1/4. Just make a few simple scores at 1″, 4″ and 7″, fold and burnish with your bone folder and you will have an amazing greeting card for any occasion.

Stamp Sets/Bundles

  • Everyday Details
  • Something Fancy
  • Grateful Blessings
  • Spotlight on Nature Dies-circle dies

Cardstock/Designer Series Paper

  • Flowering Zinnias DSP-5-1/2 x 11-1/4
  • BlackBerry Bliss-2-5/8 x 5-1/8 and 4 x 4 (circle)
  • Rococo Rose (retried)-2-3/4 x 5-1/4 and 4 x 4 (circle)
  • Basic White- 2 1/2 x 5 and 3 x 3 (2)-circles

Inks/Accessories

  • Rococo Rose (retried)
  • Blackberry Bliss
  • Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Bone Folder

A Closer Look

I hope you enjoyed this fun fold technique. Join me next week for another Weekly Wednesday video. Happy Stamping!

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

Host Code:  F9RPKJGN

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#18 Weekly Wednesday-Grateful Blessings

Happy Wednesday everyone. I hope you are having a blessed week. Today I am sharing a card that you can create in less than 5 minutes. This super simple card was created using the new Grateful Blessings stamp set featured in the new 2024-2025 Annual catalog on page 120.

https://youtu.be/zi0Y04XET30

Here is a closer look at the very sweet stamp set.

Today’s Project Supplies

  • Grateful Blessings Stamp Set
  • 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 Pretty In Pink card base
  • 4 1/4 x 5-3/8 Basic White CS
  • 3 x 4 Basic White CS
  • Layered Floral Embossing Folder
  • Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Pretty In Pink Ink
  • Tombo Liquid Glue

A Closer Look

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

Host Code: BQ49V4HA

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Spotlight on Nature-Weekly Wed. #17

Are you ready to create another Weekly Wednesday card together. Today I am featuring the new bundle in the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog, Spotlight on Nature. The detail in these natures stamps is amazing and the decorative circle dies are gorgeous. I know you are going to have fun creating with this new bundle.

https://youtu.be/P1Up37MhrOE

Project Supplies

  • Spotlight on Nature Bundle
  • Melon Mambo CS- 5-1/2 x 8-1/2 card base
  • Basic Black CS-4 x 5-1/4 and scrap
  • Basic White CS 3-3/4 x 5 and scrap. 4 x 5 1/4
  • Stampin’ Blend Markers-Melon Mambo & Granny Apple Green
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Sampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

The second card that I created was colored with the Highland Heather and Granny Apple Green blends. I stamped again stamped the greeting dear friend from Spotlight on Nature and used Stampin’ Dimensionals to attach my colored images onto another Basic White layer. I think the white on white layer makes an elegant card.

The inside is stamped with the butterfly image and colored with Highland Heather blends, see video for picture! I do hope these Weekly Wednesday card session help you to be inspired to create something beautiful to share. Happy Stamping!

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

SPOTLIGHT ON NATURE BUNDLE $52

Host Code: BQ49V4HA

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Weekly Wed. #16 A Little Latte

Okay I know I am a little obsessed with the Latte Love online exclusive and I promise this is the last video on this bundle. Now with that being said, I cannot promise it will be the last card I post. LOL But seriously it is so super easy to create adorable cards with this bundle.

https://youtu.be/1LE-UgFIB2I

I began with a Calypso Coral card base and added a 3-3/4 x 5 layer of white. The inside white measures 4 x 5 -1/4. The cups are cut using Calypso Coral and Highland Heather and the ink for today’s card is Early Espresso Ink! Enjoy!

Here is a look at all the amazing products in the A Little Latte Suite

Latte Love Photopolymer Stamp Set
15 photopolymer stamps
Latte Love Dies
20 dies
A Little Latte 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper Pack
12 sheets: 2 each pattern, double-sided
Natural 3/8” Polka Dot Trim
3/8” wide
10 yards
Natural Swirl Dots
120 Dots
5mm
Adhesive Backed
Pecan Pie, Petal Pink, White

Here is a closer look at today’s card! Happy Stamping!

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

Host Code: BQ49V4HA

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Online Exclusive-Weekly Wed. #15

I am sure you will love, love, love, the new Latte Love Bundle that was released last month. This is an online exclusive and although our new 2024-2025 Annual Catalog goes live today, click below to download your digital copy, this sweet bundle will not be featured. You can however, click here to see this bundle and many more online exclusive stamp sets that are available for purchase. So let’s create a super fun card today.

https://youtu.be/KwCazg2Uf5k

I started with an Early Espresso card base and added a layer of Basic White that I embossed using the new So Sweetly Embossing folder featured on page 129. Although you cannot tell from the catalog, this embossing folder is super sized and perfect for creating those larger card fronts and slimline cards. This embossing folder measures 6 x 8 -1/2. The Dotted Circle Embossing folder is also supersized. All other folders pictured on page 129 are regular size.

The Early Espresso piece on the front measures 2-3/8 x 4 and the coffee bean designer series paper measures 2-1/4 x 3-7/8. I used my paper snips to fussy cut the coffee cups and the Stampin’ Cut n Emboss to crop the spoons. Just add three little brown gems and your card is ready to send. I really love the way the So Swirly embossing folder brings out the background of this card. I have a feeling you will be seeing a lot more if it in the future.

If you want to add this online exclusive bundle or any stamping supplies to you stash, please use the host code: 9JQJYZ69. You can apply the host code to your card before you go to the check out page. I so appreciate your business!

A Closer Look

Here is a closer look at today’s card. I hope you enjoyed this video tutorial. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel so you don’t miss any future videos. CLICK HERE Happy Stamping!

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

9JQJYZ69

Click the image below to download your digital copy of the 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

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Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection-Weekly Wednesday #13

Check out the new online exclusive collection, Flowering Zinnias. The paper is absolutely gorgeous. Here is a look at some of the projects you can create with this fun suite. Stampin’ Up! is committed to bringing you new kit collections several times a year, so be sure to check back often and check on the online exclusive kits.

These kits are not featured in our regular catalogs as they are available while supplies last. Sometime there is a reorder of kits and sometimes not. I am not sure how that is decided, I just know if I see it and love it, I buy it!!! I encourage you to adopt my motto: See It! Love It! Buy It! and of course-Share It! You can shop 24/7 through my online store, just click here or the Shop With Me button at the end of the post.

My paper pack is on the way and I cannot wait to get crafting with it. Stop back as I am sure you will be seeing a project or two using this paper pack in the very near future. If you are interested in seeing more up close and personal, check out the Flowering Zinnias Suite Collection video from Stampin’ Up!

I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful to share with others today. Happy Stamping!

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

Host Code: 9JQJYZ69

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Snowman Christmas Box-Weekly Wednesday #12

Hello friends, thanks for joining me. I am so excited to share with you another fun holiday gift giving idea. In today’s Weekly Wednesday video, learn how to create a box that is perfect for gift giving and best of all you can do it all by using just one piece of 8½ x 11 inch cardstock.

Supplies and Instructions

This box is the perfect size for a variety of gifts for the holiday season. I hope this inspires you to create something beautiful and gets you in the mood for giving that special gift to your friends and family!

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

Snow Wonder 153344 $22
Snow Time Dies 153564 $33
Evening Evergreen
155574 $8.75
Cherry Cobbler
147083 $7.50
Cherry Cobbler
154880 $9
Granny Apple Green
154885 $9
Basic White
159276 $9.75
Smoky Slate
147113 $7.50
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Blender Pens
102845 $12
Watercolor Pencils 141709 $16
Stampin’ Cut n Emboss
149653 $120
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8
Evening Evergreen
155576 $7.50

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A Choir of Penguins-Weekly Wednesday #11

Hey there I hope you are all having a blessed day. It is time again for another Weekly Wednesday video tutorial and I am excited to share with you a choir of penguins from the Penguin Place Bundle in the July – December mini catalog.

Merry Christmas Penguin Place

Supplies and Instructions


I hope you enjoyed today’s Weekly Wednesday tutorial. Be awesome and create something beautiful to share!

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

Penguin Place Bundle
156789 $31.50
Real Red CS
102482 $8.75
Real Red Ink
147084 $7.50
Garden Green Ink
147089 $7.50
Pumpkin Pie Ink
147086 $7.50
Pumpkin Pie CS
105117 $8.75
Red Rhinestones
146924 $7
Mini Glue Dots
103683 $5.25
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8

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Peaceful Cabin in the Summertime!

My husband and I just returned from a trip to Virginia Beach to stay with my mother -in-law, Connie, while my sister-in-law and her husband took a mini vacation to Cape May. Sorry no time to prepare a Weekly Wednesday video, but next week I will be back in full video swing. Up until the COVID lockdown, Connie was traveling between St. Louis to stay with us and Virginia Beach. Unfortunately she is no longer able to travel, so we visit as often as we can.

While sadly there is no video today, I am excited to share with you a Summertime scene using the Peaceful Cabin Bundle. This is perfect for a masculine birthday. I love creating cards with this bundle. It is in the July – December mini catalog, so if you want to add it to your stamping supplies, there is no time like the present.

Supplies

  • Garden Green CS- 5½ x 8½, (card base)
  • Basic White CS-4 x 5¼ (2)
  • Peaceful Cabin Bundle
  • Artistically Inked Stamp Set
  • Garden Green Ink
  • Soft Suede Ink
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Blending Brushes
  • Balmy Blue Ink
  • Water Painters
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score card base in landscape position (aka longer side) at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card.
  • Stamp cabin with Soft Suede ink on Basic White CS panel. Use the water painters to add color to the roof and ground.
  • Mask the cabin and stamp trees with Garden Green ink.
  • Again use the water painters to add a bit of Soft Suede beneath the trees.
  • Use the blending brushes to add a Garden Green lawn and a Balmy Blue Sky. Stamp clouds with Balmy Blue ink.
  • Stamp Happy Birthday greeting from Artistically Inked in Early Espresso or Memento Black ink.
  • Attach panel to card front.
  • Add 4 x 5 ¼ Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

I think the fall weather here in St. Louis is here to stay, so this may be my last summer time card, unless of course, we get an Indian Summer this year. I hope you will create something beautiful today and share it with others. Don’t forget to use the host code located on the right side panel of this post.

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

Peaceful Cabin Bundle
156816 $54
Artistically Inked
154542 $24
Garden Green CS
102584 $8.75
Garden Green Ink
147089 $7.50
Basic White CS
159276 $9.75
Soft Suede Ink
147115 $7.50
Balmy Blue Ink
147105 $7.50
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Water Painters
151298 $12
Early Espresso Ink
147114 $7.50
Stampin’ Adhesive
152813 $8

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Harvest and Hope-InKing Royal October Blog Hop

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s October Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects. This month’s projects center around Harvest & Hope, so prepare yourself for gratitude and love in Fall-themed projects. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

Sorry no Weekly Wednesday video as I am taking care of my mother in law for a week or so and that means no time to film, but I am excited to share with you two cards for our blog hop today.

The first card was made by my friend Cherie who came to visit earlier this month. This is actually a card she made on our World Card Making Day Weekend. Cherie is super great at creating very intricate cards! Thanks Cherie! I will do my best to give you directions.

Supplies and Directions

Nature’s Harvest Bundle
Basic White CS– 5½ x 8½ (card base). Score in landscape position 4¼.
Cherry Cobbler CS -4 x 5¼
Basic White CS 3¾ x 5 -Emboss with Time Worn Type Embossing Folder
Crumb Cake Ink
Soft Suede Ink

Blending Brushes-Use brushes to apply Crumb Cake Ink over embossed images
highlight some areas with Soft Suede Ink
Cork Paper-2 x3. Layer on top of embossed/inked layer
Pear Pizzazz CS-2 x 4 Crop leaves with dies from bundle
Nature’s Harvest Bundle-Stamp greeting in Memento Black Ink and crop with die in bundle
Attach to card front w/Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stamp flower, crop with dies and use Stampin’ Markers to color: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Garden Green, Pear Pizzazz
Wrap Diamond Weave Ribbon @ 4 ½ around embossed and Cherry Cobbler layer and then attach to card front

The second card is a super simple Thanksgiving card that I created using the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack.

I began with a Cajun Craze card base and used Cajun Craze Ink for the Happy Thanksgiving greeting. The greeting is from the Banner Year stamp set. I am telling you this crazy little set is so stinkin’ versatile!

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!

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

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 Sharp at Sharp Notes by Sheryl
  3. Jackie Beers at Blue Line Stamping
  4. Lynn Kolcun at Avery’s Owlery
  5. Renae Novak at Blessed by Cards
  6. Jan Dufour at Stamp Me Silly
  7. Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping
  8. Pam Morris at Tap Tap Stamp
  9. Robin Myren at Songbird Designs by Robin
  10. Marilyn Jones at Stamp with MJ
  11. Ann Murray at Murray Stamps Ink

Don’t forget about today’s 24 Hour Sale!

Sale ends at 12:00 Midnight (Mountain Time)

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