Happy Wednesday! It is 5 O’clock somewhere and this is the perfect card for a celebratory birthday! The Celebratory Sips paper pack is sure to get you in the mood to celebrate something, somewhere, right? It is festive and has a summertime feel. So have fun creating! Cheers!!!
Project Supplies
Basic White CS: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score at 4-1/4 to create card. 3/8 x 2-1/8 (greeting) Basic Black CS: 4 x 5 -1/4 Lovely Garden DSP: Celebratory Sips DSP: drinks of choice Memento Black Ink Paper Snips Liquid Glue
This card was pretty simple, but I love how it turned out. For more details on putting this card together and a tip on how to easily stack your drinks, check out the video. Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Cheers All! Today we are creating cards with the new Celebratory Sips designer series paper pack. This is a super fun paper pack so I am sure you will be seeing more of it in the coming weeks.
Project Supplies
Blackberry Bliss CS: 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, score and 4-1/4 to create card, 1 x 3 Celebratory Sips DSP: 4 x 5-1/4, 1/4 x 4 (3), 1-1/4 x 4 Basic White CS: 2 x 2 Celebratory Sips DSP: drinks Paper Snips Blackberry Bliss Ink Stylish Circle 1-3/4″ circle Stampin’ Cut n Emboss Machine Adhesive
See the video for detailed instructions on how to create today’s card.
I know there is some fussy cutting on this card, but the drink glasses are super easy. Stampin’ Up! paper snips will make the job easier, but hurry because they have announced the supplier is going out of business, so paper snips are available while supplies last. Stampin’ Up! is looking for a new distributor and hopefully the new product will be as great as our current snips. If you don’t want to take that chance, click hereto purchase your paper snips now. Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Have you ever been frustrated when stamping and you get a smudge of ink around your image. Or, perhaps when you stamp a delicate greeting it looks a little blurry. Well don’t worry, it is probably not your eyes and in today’s video I will share with you five stamping hacks to make your crafting experience more fun and successful.
Project Supplies
Impressions Abloom stamp set Grow In Love stamp set With you In Mind stamp set Coneflower Celebration stamp set Blending Brush Blackberry Bliss Ink Garden Green Ink Pool Party Ink Early Espresso Ink
I hope you enjoyed today’s hacks and have a chance to try them out soon. Let me know if you have any questions. Happy Stamping!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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:
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
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.
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
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)
Online Exclusives
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I would love to serve as your Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. Be sure to create and account before ordering so you receive the sweet rewards of 10% with any order $20 or more. Reward will automatically appear in the dashboard of your online account.
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
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
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
Basic White card base: 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 score at 4-1/4
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
