Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak

Back to the Ocean!

Get Well & Sympathy / May 10, 2023

A few weeks ago I posted an ocean scene card from Virginia Beach, click here if you missed that post. Unfortunately we are heading back to the ocean, not for a visit with my mother -in-law this time, but for her funeral. It is hard to believe that only 6 days after returning to St. Louis from a great visit the Lord called her home so quickly. Rest in Peace, mom! So of course I thought it would be appropriate to post an Ocean Sympathy card today.

I began with a Misty Moonlight card base and added a layer of Mossy Meadow. My Basic White CS measures 3¾ x 5 and that is where I did my blending. My ocean/sky was created with Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight. You can use the Blending Brushes or sponges. I tend to be a sponge girl, but either will work.

The greenery is stamped with Mossy Meadow and Old Olive ink. The sandy beach and the rocks were stamped with Crumb Cake. With Deepest Sympathy is part of the Something Fancy stamp set that was featured last month in the mini and is now in our 2023-2024 annual catalog.

I almost forgot to mention the star of the show, Oceanfront. I do love this set and I love visiting the ocean, but I am sure this trip will be very different from 2 weeks ago. Check out this set, you won’t be disappointed. I hope this card inspires you to create something beautiful.

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

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Hey Chick!

Just Because Cards / May 9, 2023

Happy Tuesday! Today’s cards was created by the design team at Stampin’ Up! I love the bright colors of the Designer Series Paper used on this card. The strips of paper were cut from the Brights Designer Series Paper pack and the Glorious Gingham 6×6 paper pack.

This card features the Hey Chick Bundle, our watercolor pencils and the Loose Daisy embellishments. I love how they used the designer series papers to create a diagonal design. Cut 1/2″ strips from a variety of designer series paper packs and glue them diagonally to a 3¾ x 5 panel of Basic White cardstock.

The chick is stamped in Memento Black ink on a 3 x 3 piece of Basic White CS and colored with our watercolor pencils and a blending pen. Add the greeting and attach this cute chick with some Stampin’ Dimensionals. Step it up a bit with a few Loose Daisy embellishments. Isn’t it amazing how just a little embellishment changes the look of a card. I love it!

Project Supplies and Measurements

Hey Chick Bundle
Glorious Gingham Designer Series Paper Pack-1/2″ strips
Brights Collection Designer Series Paper Pack-1/2″ strips
Loose Daisy Embellishments
Watercolor Pencils
Memento Black Ink
Blender Pens
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Have a blessed week. Happy Stamping!

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

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Lighting the Way-Make It Monday #108

Make it Monday Videos, Summer Fun / May 8, 2023

Today I am sharing two cards that I created using the Lighting the Way stamp set and dies. This set was featured in the previous mini catalog and can be found on page 24 in the new 2023-2024 annual catalog. These fun fireflies will surely brighten your day and for sure make you think of a starry summer night.

I used Blending Brushes and sponge daubers to create a soft summers night background. Misty Moonlight, a returning color, is the star of the show for my first card. Download the free project sheet below for more details on measurements and supplies.

Lighting The Way

Make It monday #108 project sheet

A Closer Look

I hope you enjoyed this video! This stamp set and die collections offers a variety of ways to create fun summertime cards.

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

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Jesus Is The Way!-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / May 7, 2023

Do you know the Father? Jesus tells us that no matter how far we stray there will always be a place prepare for us in Heaven. All we have to do is invite Jesus into our hearts and that includes the daily joys and sorrow of living on this side of heaven. Heaven is truly a mystery and while we might have an idea of what it will be like, we really don’t know. And so we walk by faith and not by sight. What we do know is that Jesus is the way to the Father and the Father dwells in heaven.

So how do we get to know Jesus better? I choose daily prayer. It allows me to invite Jesus in and allow Him to take control of my life so when disappointments and sorrow come, I will not be shaken. Perhaps you like to pray daily as well. Perhaps you enjoy reading daily scripture and perhaps you give of yourself totally in service to others.

As long as you remain close to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, you will find the grace and comfort you need. Yes, heaven is real and yes, there is a place for all of us in the Lord’s kingdom. So go ahead, invite him in, and spend some quiet time listening for his voice. I know you will not be disappointed.

Lord Jesus you are the way to the truth. Let our hearts be set on fire with your love. Help us to keep our eyes fixed on you.

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

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An Alphabest “HI”

2 Comments / Easter-Spring, Just Because Cards / May 3, 2023

Here is a fun card using the Alphabest stamp set pictured on page 166 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. The coordinating Best Label Punch was used to add a little dimension to this project. This card works best as a square card and you can change up the colors to reflect your favorite palette.

The base of this card was created by dry embossing the card front using the Strips and Splatter Embossing Folder. Once you decide how big you want the card base to be, cut a Basic White pane 1/4-1/2″ smaller depending on how big of a border you want. My square envelopes measure 5¾ x 5¾, so my card base measures 5½ x 5½ and my white panel is 5 x 5.

Stamp in desired colors and punch with the Best Label punch. My card is stamped with Garden Green, Daffodil Delight, Calypso Coral and Soft Sea Foam. The border for “Hi” is stamped with Memento Black ink. You can use rhinestones, sequins, pearls or whatever bling you have on hand to create a fun look on your card.

I hope this card inspires you to think outside the box and still create something beautiful. Happy Stamping!