Fun Fact Friday with Mosaic Art

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Did you know that Barcelona’s Sagrada Família is scheduled for completion in 2026. The final, central spire, measuring in at 566 feet, will make the cathedral the tallest church building on Earth. All spires, as well as the building’s interior and exterior, are covered with mosaic artwork. Who knew???

My card today is not a grand mosaic, but it is the Mosaic Tile Technique for stampers. While a true mosaic art piece is made up of lots of little piece fit together to create an image or design, I mimicked it by using 1 -1/4 x 1-1/4″ Basic white squares to create my own mosaic tile card. I hope you will give this technique a try.

Mosaic Tile Technique

Start with a Basic White panel, mine measures 3-3/4 x 5. Stamp and color your images or feel free to use a piece of our amazing designer series paper, either one will look great. I stamped on my white with the flowers and dotted accents from You Are Remarkable. I used Petunia Pop and Garden Green to add color with the solid images.

After you are finished with all the stamping and coloring, cut your cardstock in portrait position into 1-1/4″ strips. Two cuts will get you three strips. I guess technically you can cut in the landscape position at 1-1/4″, then you will need to make three cuts. Either way, when you have your strips, very carefully and keeping them together, cut at 1-1/4″ again until you have 12 squares aka tiles. You can use washi tape or prepositional tape to keep them together, just be super careful when you are removing the tape, you don’t want to damage any of your tiles.

Cut a 4 x 5-1/4 piece of Basic Black cardstock and begin placing your tiles making sure you have even borders. I like to work in a top and bottom corner to start off. Once you have your first row with spacing down it is easy to keep adding tiles. I also like to use the Tombow liquid glue as it gives you a little more wiggle room to position tiles before it dries.

Then all you have to do is decide on a greeting and add it to your card front. I stamped my Happy Birthday from The Right Words and used Stampin’ Dimensional to attach them to my card front. This is a really fun card, but notice how I did not add this to our Five Minute Friday series. I just takes a little bit more time to be sure all your tiles are straight. That really is the hardest part. I hope you enjoyed today’s card. 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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Fun With Frames-Make It Monday #209

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Hello my stamping friends, today I am featuring the frame dies from the Online Exclusive bundle, Textured Notes. You are going to love playing with all these frames. It is amazing to see all the options. These frames are great together or just use one to step up your next card creation. Click here to see all the Online Exclusive options. Don’t forget to check out the LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS page, as Stampin’ Up! has added lots of new opportunities. Some are on sale and others, well, they are just retiring.

#209 Textured Notes Frames Project Sheet

A Closer Look

I hope you have fun creating with these new frames. Don’t forget about the 50% off Sale on Bundles within a Suite! Click Here for our suite collection. Be sure to download your free project sheet to help you create these cards! Let me know if I can assist you in any way! 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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Triple Stamping~Make It Monday #208

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If you have never seen this fun technique, you are going to love it. It is super simple and you can use any stamp set to create a unique card that is sure to brighten someones day. I love blessing others with my card creations because you just never know when someone is having a really bad day. Today, I used three different stamp sets, just so you could see that this technique is quite versatile. I used the Beautiful Butterflies, Natural Botanicals, Textured Notes and Elements of Text. I am sure you have a set or two in your stash that would be perfect for this technique, so let’s get stamping!

The simple trick to this technique is making sure all your layers are secured in place before stamping. I used some repositioning tape, but you can use a small glue dot or some temporary tape. It really doesn’t matter what you choose, just as long as your layers are secure before you begin stamping. Be sure to do all your stamping and coloring before you move your layers. This will help keep a consistent look to your finished project.

Don’t forget to click the button below to download your free project sheet with pictures, measurements, and all the supplies needed to create today’s cards.

#208 TRiple stamping project sheet

I hope you will give this technique a try. You won’t be disappointed. If you would like to leave me a comment, click on the image below.

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

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Still Processing

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Sorry all for the lack of postings, it has been a rough couple of weeks. The thing about grief and mourning the loss of someone important in your life is that you never know when or how it is going to sneak up on you. And when it does, well, creativity seems to go out the window. I know, I know, crafting is therapy, and I do believe it is, I am not so sure about blogging. I guess you would have to be the judge of that. LOL

I do apologize for the lack of inspiration this week. In my prayer reflections I am realizing that I never fully mourned the passing of my Dad before my niece Haley became so ill. When she passed it was so quick and while we will never understand the sufferings of the human heart, I sometimes think the body can go numb and we just go through the motions. Not much room I’m afraid for creativity to flow. I guess I need to wait in patient hope.

For those of you who have lost a loved one you know what I am talking about and I am so sorry you know that. For those of you who have never lost a loved one or a parent, Praise God! I do hope to be back with more crafting inspiration next week. But as for now I will have to surrender my heart and my business to the Lord, with the full understanding that I don’t have to do this alone.

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

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It’s A Sweet-Suite Sale! Make It Monday #207

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Hey friends, tomorrow beings a huge buy one get one free sale on all Stampin’ Up! Suites. Yes, you read that correctly, starting to morrow June 3, all available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off! If you’ve had your eye on a new suite from the annual catalog or you really like the look of a stamp set from an Online Exclusives suite, you don’t have to choose—you can get both!

Save BIG during this buy one, get one 50% off sale on all suites and suite products. Check out this video to see some of the amazing suites that are available and start shopping TODAY! Sale June 3-June 30, 2025.

CLICK HERE for Stampin’ UP’s Video Suite Collections!

A few details:

All available suites and suite products from the 2025–2026 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives are buy one, get one 50% off.
You don’t have to buy a suite and suite products all from the same suite collection for the discount to apply. You can buy any suite products from any suite.
To maximize your BOGO savings, I suggest you purchase Bundles or Suites together. If you’re buying two Suites, skip adding individual items—like Designer Series Paper from a Suite—separately, as the paper may end up being the item that’s 50% off instead of the higher-priced Suite.

Pro Tip: Since the 50% off will apply to the lowest priced suite items in your order, It may be beneficial to place multiple orders to ensure the 50% off is maximized in each transaction.
The discount will appear in your cart once you’ve added two items within the sale parameters to your cart.
Remember, All products are available only while supplies last.

As always, I appreciate your orders! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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

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

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Silhouette Five Minute Friday

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Happy Friday everyone. I thought I would pop on with a super fast silhouette card for our Five Minute Friday series. I started with the 3-7/8 x 5-1/8 piece of Pool Party designer series paper from the Shades & Hues paper pack. I backed it with a Basic Black panel that measures 4 x 5 1/4 and mounted it on a Pool Party card base.

I stamped the flower from Gallery Blooms with Memento Black ink for the silhouette look. The greeting, also stamped with Memento Black ink, is from The Right Words stamp set. Add a little black bling and you are all set. I love the softness of the paper pack and am really sorry to see it on the “Last Chance” list. It is on clearance and still available. Just click the image below to shop with me before supplies are gone. Happy Stamping!

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)

Online Exclusives

#165445 $20
#165556 $48.50

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

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Happy Memorial Day!

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Happy Monday everyone! Today, let us pause from our crafting routine and our Make It Monday videos to honor those who have given their lives in service for our freedom

I think both President Abraham Lincoln and President Ronald Regan remind us of the need to be grateful for the liberties we all enjoy today.

President Abraham Lincoln in his  Gettysburg Address: 
“that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain”.

President Ronald Regan
“Today as we pay solemn tribute to our fallen countrymen we know we can never give them as much as they gave us, but we also know that our generation and succeeding generations can, by keeping the flame of freedom burning brightly, ensure that they did not die in vain. As you pay tribute to these brave Americans, may we always walk in the light of their memory the light of Liberty which shines from age to age and still illumines the way forward.”

Let us also remember and honor our loved ones who, though not fallen soldiers, certainly are fallen heros. May they and all the souls of the faith departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.

God Bless you all and God Bless America!

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

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