Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak

Forever Fern 6 OSW Cards-Make It Monday #100

Make it Monday Videos, One Sheet Wonder / March 13, 2023

Hey all I am thrilled to share with you my 100th Make It Monday video! Wow, time sure does fly. I hope you are enjoying all the fun cards and techniques. If you have missed some of my past videos, you can search by category, or click here to my YouTube Channel! Today, I am sharing with you how to create 6 cards using on 8 1/2 x 11 piece of Basic White cardstock.

The star of the show is one of my favorite stamp sets in the annual catalog, Forever Fern. I used a variety of other stamps to create these cards, see my full list of supplies in the pdf instructions.

Make It Monday #100 Instructions

I hope you enjoy these vides as much as I enjoy bringing them to you. Leave me a comment or email me if there is a specific technique you would like me to feature. I love hearing from you. Happy Stamping!

Here is a closer look at today’s cards!

Cutting Template 6 Card One Sheet Wonder

Click here is the link to my post that features the second diagonal card.

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

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Celebrating Friends-Favorite things Friday!

Easter-Spring, Favorite Things Friday, Happy Birthday / March 10, 2023

Hello all, it is so hard to believe it is already Friday. The weeks seem to be going faster and faster, unlike when I was a kid in school and could not wait for the weekend. LOL It is time again for one of my favorite monthly outings, a visit with my friends at Mother of Good Counsel Home. I love sharing my love for making cards with the residents. They are such a lovely group. I typically have about 10 people join in the fun. I know they will love the cards and I hope you do too.

Here is a close look at the three cards we will be making!

This card was created with the Rejoice in Him stamp set featured in the mini catalog. I used Soft Suede and Old Olive inks. The patterned paper is not Stampin’ Up!, but the residents won’t mind.

This card was created with some retired pink cardstock, probably Pretty in Pink. I used the Uniquely Artistic set featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I do believe the greeting is from a retired set, but I used Garden Green ink and that is in the catalog.

My last card was created using retired sets, Touches of Texture and Wetlands. The leaves were stamped with Old Olive and the flowers with Lovely Lipstick. I hope you have a Fantastic Friday! Happy Stamping!

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

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Garden Birdhouse Hello!

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Just Because Cards / March 8, 2023

Sometimes the best cards are the simple ones. Today, I have a clean and simple card for you. With just a few tools, you too can create this card.

I began with a Basic White card base and the Garden Birdhouses stamp set. I stamped the leaves with Garden Green ink and used a blender pen to color in the leaves. The twig is colored with a Crumb Cake Stampin’ Blend. The Basic White panel measures 3-1/8 x 3-7/8.

I colored the birdhouse with the Night of Navy Stampin’ Blend Combo and stamped the greeting with Night of Navy ink. I then layered the stamped panel to a Night of Navy panel (3 ¼ x 4) and then to a Garden Green panel (3-5/8 x 4-1/8). This is a fun little set that is featured in the 2022-2023 annual catalog.

I hope you create something beautiful to share and as always, Happy Stamping!

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

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Clear embossing Technique-Layered Stripes!

Happy Birthday, Stamping Techniques / March 7, 2023

Today I have a super fun technique for you and the Layered Stripes stamp in the mini catalog is the perfect stamp to show off this technique. All you need is some clear embossing powder, some versa mark ink, a heat tool and some of your favorite colors. I chose the Polished Pink In-Color for my card base and some stamping, some Bermuda Bay cardstock (4 x 5¼) ink, some Daffodil Delight and Memento Black Inks and of course some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5) and some scraps.

I first inked my Layered Stripes stamp with VersaMark and stamped it on some Basic White cardstock (3 ¾ x 5). Cover it will clear embossing powder and shake off the excess. Then apply heat using the heat tool and you will have a glossy finish. Next take a sponge dauber and some of your favorite colors and apply ink to the embossed panel. It is like magic.

Layer the Bermuda Bay and the Layered Stripes panel to the card front. I used the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting from Biggest Wish stamp set on some Basic White cardstock scraps and then cut them down and layered them on the front of my card.

This really is a fun technique and like I said this Layered Stripes stamp is just perfect. I love the vibrant colors. I hope you are inspired to try this technique. Have fun…..as always Happy Stamping!

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

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Winter’s Night Sponging Technique-Make It Monday #99

Make it Monday Videos, Stamping Techniques / March 6, 2023

Hey all it is time for another Make it Monday tutorial and today I am excited to share a sponging technique that you can use to create a Winter’s Night background scene. I know we are getting close to spring, but it is still technically the winter season. Although there is no snow here in St. Louis, the nights are still cold.

I am not sure about you, but I love a cold, clear winter’s night, especially if I am in my hot tub! Today’s technique is super simple and you can create your scene using our Blending Brushes or some stamping sponges. Sponge daubers will also work, but I am more proficient using sponges.

I hope you will try this technique. Leave me a comment if you do, I would love to hear what you think. Join me next week for another Make It Monday tutorial.

Make it Monday #99 Winter’s Night Sky