Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak

Big Hooray and Two Tone Flora

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thank You / February 8, 2023

And now that we are into February it is good to know that I am keeping my New Year’s stamping promises. One to use more Stampin’ Up! In-Colors and two, to feature more products from the 2022-2023 annual catalog. I used the Starry Sky ink for the flower and the greeting. To create a softer/lighter image for the solid flower, simply stamp off on some scrap paper before adding image to your white panel.

My card base is Starry Sky CS and I added a white panel to the card front before adding a layer of the Sun Prints DSP. Layering is such a fun way to create a clean and simple card.

Although the new In-Color, Starry Night, is the only ink I used, my card today also features the Two Toned Flora from the spring mini catalog, and two products from the annual catalog, the Sun Prints Designer Series Paper pack and the Big Hooray stamp set.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card. I am really loving how super easy it is to create elegant cards using the Two Tone Flora Bundle! I hope you create and share something beautiful today! Happy Stamping!

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

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Sentimental Park Bundle

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thinking of You / February 7, 2023

Hey all, happy Tuesday! I am excited to share the Sentimental Park Bundle with you today. This bundle has some great sayings and so many beautiful flowers. I am also using the new 3-D Cane Weave embossing flower. I decided to emboss a white panel and attach it to my white card and I have to say I love the look.

The other panels were created using the Sun Prints Designer Series paper pack that can be found in the 2022-2023 annual catalog. Notice the white flowers on the blue panel? I created these by stamping one of the flower stamps in this bundle with Craft White ink. They are so soft and I think they go well with this paper.

I stamped the greeting in Night of Navy ink directly to the Gray Granite DSP panel. Both panels are backed with some Night of Navy CS. To add just a bit more definition and some more of those adorable flowers, I stamped the small bunch of flowers on a scrap of Basic White CS, cropped with the coordinating die and then colored with my Night of Navy Blend Combo markers. The centers of the flower are colored with a Daffodil Delight Blend.

I hope you enjoyed this card. I really love how the Cane Weave Embossing folder looks on this card. I added all my panels and flowers with my Tombow Liquid glue. I did not use the Stampin’ Dimensionals as I thought the card itself had enough layering, but if you are hand-delivering your card creation, I think the Stampin’ Dimensionals would be a nice touch.

Happy Stamping!

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

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Share a Milkshake – Make it Monday #95

Happy Birthday, Make it Monday Videos / February 6, 2023

Today I am so excited to share with you 4 fantastically fun birthday cards using the new Share a Milkshake Bundle. This fun set is sure to bring a smile to friends of all ages. It is great for kids and that special someone in your life. After all everyone loves ice cream right? You can create and old fashion fountain soda or a sundae with a cherry on top. I know you are going to love the waffle cone die, it embosses and cuts at the same time.

Make It Monday #95 In struction Sheet

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I hope you enjoyed this splash of summertime. Join me next Monday for another Make It Monday tutorial. Be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss any future videos. Stamp back tomorrow for another card inspiration. Have a Blessed week!

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

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You are the light of the World-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / February 5, 2023

Being in the dark can be scary, right? The last time the lights went out in a storm, I bet the first thing you reached for was a candle. I think in today’s gospel Jesus wants us to be a candle in the dark. That single source of light that can transform a dark room.

In today’s first reading from Isaiah, God gives us a clue on how to be the light in the dark. We can glorify Him by serving others. We do this through the corporal works of mercy; feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked and giving to the poor. This is when people see and experience God’s love. This is how we allow God’s grace to shine before others.

When we put away our pride and humble ourselves to help others, everyone wins and our unselfish act becomes the light in a dark world. God not only wants us to give Him the glory, but he wants all of us to share in that glory. Trust me He notices and people will also notice your kindness. Then slowly your generosity will overcome the darkness.

So today, reflect on those people in your life to whom God is calling you to shine His light. Ask the Lord to reveal to you who is in need of an act of charity, mercy, compassion or forgiveness. Ask Him for the grace to be the light in their darkness. Ponder those times in your life when God’s light was revealed to you, perhaps by a friend, loved one or even a stranger. I know when someone lifts me up I am filled with gratitude. And gratitude always leads to kindness.

So today, be there for those who dwell in darkness. Put on the light of Christ and be the light of the world glorifying Christ by your light.

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

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Everybunny’s Favorite Spring!-Favorite Things Friday

Favorite Things Friday, Just Because Cards / February 3, 2023

Well even though Punxsutawney Phil predicts 6 more weeks of winter, here is another fun card created using the Easter Bunny and the Thanks a Bunch set. Spring is that favorite time of year where everything blooms and those adorable little bunnies seem to pop up everywhere.

I colored my bunny with Crumb Cake and Flirty Flamingo Blend Combos. The carrots are stamped with Pumpkin Pie and carrot tops, Garden Green. The carrots and the bunny are fussy cut using Paper Snips.