Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak

Cottages Wreath Fall Leaves~Favorite Things Friday!

I hope Wednesdays “Leaves” Blog Hop got you in the mood for fall. Click here if you missed this month’s Blog Hop! Now is the time to catch the fall spirit because Thanksgiving is just 37 days away! I pray you have many things to be thankful for this year! Being grateful for what I have always puts me in a good mood, so I guess you could say being grateful is one of my favorite things.

For those of you who follow me know that I love fall and Winter, especially creating Halloween, Fall and Christmas cards and projects. I am not sure if it is the colors or just the joyful spirit in the air. Probably the Joy because really do red and green actually colors that go together outside of Christmas?? Perhaps they do, remember I am no expert.

Today’s card features the Cottage Wreath stamp set and dies featured in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog. I believe this bundle was featured in last year’s holiday mini catalog, so perhaps you have it in your stamping stash. If not, no worries, you can order it today. All the supplies for today’s card are featured at the end of this post.

I decided to feature Cajun Craze and Old Olive, two of my favorite Stampin’ Up! colors for fall. The Old Olive layer measures 3-3/4 x 5 and the Cajun Craze almost square measures 2-5/8 x 2-3/4. I am not sure why I did not make it easier on myself and just make it a 2-3/4 x 2-3/4 square. I guess because I stamped the wreath of leaves first and cut it down, which ended up making my white piece 2-1/2 x 2-5/8. Some cards are just like that! LOL

The grateful greeting is stamped with Memento Black ink, but Early Espresso would look nice as well. I stamped the fern and fall looking leaves on the white panel to create a fun background before layering. Since I have a variety of layers I decided not to use Stampin’ Dimensionals. If you want to add this stamp set or any other supplies to your shopping cart, just click below. Happy Stamping!

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InKing Royalty Blog Hop~Leaves

2 Comments / Blog Hop, Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / October 18, 2023

It’s time again for another InKing Royalty’s Blog Hop with many of my team members. And our October theme is all about Leaves. Don’t you just love this time of year when all the leaves begin to change and fall?! We do, and we are excited to share our creations. Hope you love them! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

This was a super easy theme for me because I love Fall! I really like winter too, especially when I don’t have to go anywhere, but there is something so majestic about Fall. Of course I could not decide on which of our fantastic Leaves sets to features, so I decided on three of my favorites.

My first card features the brand new Autumn Leaves Bundle and although I did not use the dies for this card, they are amazing! I began my card with an Early Espresso card base, added a layer of Old Olive and stamped the large leaf with Old Olive and Early Espresso ink on a panel of Very Vanilla cardstock.

The greetings is also stamped with Early Espresso ink and I used a sponge dauber to add a bit of Early Espresso around the edges and then attached it to my card front using some Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals. I just love those little guys.

For my second card, again I just could not decide between the Textures Bundle and the Bough punch which coordinates with the Layering Leaves stamp set. I could have used the dies from the Autumn Leaves Bundle, but did not really think they were the type of leaves for my pot.

I had a hard time with the photo showing up so I put an added layer of cardstock behind so the Very Vanilla did not blend into the background. I am sure there is an easier way, but remember I am not a professional and an expert at nothing, except being me, flawed and imperfect, but stamping everyday! LOL Photography advise is always welcome!

I began my second card with a Very Vanilla card base and added a layer of Early Espresso. I stamped the pot from Earthen Textures with Cajun Craze ink on Cajun Craze cardstock and the greeting on Vanilla. I used the Bough punch to punch leaves with Cherry Cobbler, Cajun Craze, Pumpkin Pie, Mossy Meadow, and Daffodil Delight.

I then layered all these leaves in the pot and attached it to the card front. I will be featuring the Autumn Leaves Bundle in my next Make It Monday video where I will share three cards using this bundle, so be sure to stop by next Monday to catch that video.

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Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sue Jackson at Just Peachy Stamping. There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it! Happy Stamping!

Thank you for hopping along with us. If you get stuck during the Blog Hop, please use this line-up as a guide:

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35% Off Starter Kit! Join my Team Now!

Sales and Announcements / October 17, 2023

Hey friends, now is the time to join my team and get a discount on all your stamping toys. Now through October 31, anyone who joins my team and our amazing crafting community can choose either 35% OFF the cost of the Starter Kit or get 35% MORE product with in the Starter Kit!

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When you sign up to be on my team before the end of this month, you will automatically be registered at the virtual OnStage@Home crafting event for demonstrators only. This is a $77 value. The virtual OnStage@Home is scheduled for Saturday, November 11^th.

So what are you waiting for, come craft with us! You will not regret it!

Did I mention in addition to all that your Starter Kit ships for FREE! Enjoy all the benefits of being a demonstrator through April 30, 2024 with no obligation to sell or buy anything! Of course you will have the opportunity to see and purchase at a discount the 2024 SALE-A-BRATION products!!!!!

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Trick & Treat Dies w/a Twist! Make It Monday #131

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Happy Birthday / October 16, 2023

It’s time again for another make it Monday and today I am sharing a few tips on how to get the most from your Trick and Treat Dies. In this video I will share a unique way to create additional frames and accessories using the Trick and Treat Dies featured in the 2023 Holiday Mini Catalog. Just click on the image below for video!

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All Are Invited-Few Are Chosen! Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / October 15, 2023

Today’s gospel is all about a wedding feast which also represents our eternal banquet in heaven. Seems simple right? Our God is a merciful and loving God so all are invited. The young and old, rich and poor, sick and healthy and yet, the king refuses some because they are not properly dressed in the wedding garment.

We spend all of our lives preparing for this eternal banquet and so having a relationship with Christ that focuses on prayer, trust, love and forgiveness is how we prepare our final garments. We have a merciful and loving God has given us all free will, an opportunity to choose Him, to choose love over hate, peace over violence, truth over lies and most importantly forgiveness for all who hurt us.

We can accept or refuse His invitation. We can accept the invitation and refuse His grace. This is why many are invited but only a few are chosen. So let us choose to accept His invitation, and choose to clothe ourselves with love, forgiveness and peace.

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Beary Cute Christmas ~ Favorite Things Friday!

Christmas 2023, Favorite Things Friday / October 13, 2023

Now that the fall weather is finally here, did you know that Christmas is only 77 days away! I know all the stores are ready because the Christmas decorations have been out for weeks. Today’s card was created using the Beary Cute Bundle and the Beary Christmas Designer Series Paper pack.

I stated with a Night of Navy card base and added a layer of Beary Cute Designer Series Paper that measure 2-3/4 x 5 -1/4 to the top of the card front and a 2 x 5-1/4 layer of Basic White CS to the lower front. Stamp Happy Holidays with Night of Navy ink as shown. The bears are stamped and cropped with the cute bear punch. The baby bear is fussy cut with Paper Snips! Happy Stamping!

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Trick or Treat~Them Bones Designer Series Paper

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / October 11, 2023

Happy Wednesday! The weather is finally feeling a bit more like fall so hopefully that will get you in the mode to decorate for fall and Halloween and so here are two more quick and ease, but oh so cute Halloween card to get you in the spirit. Monday I shared with you three cards using the patchwork 12 x 12 designer series paper from the Them Bones pack. Here are two more super simple and did I mention quick card creations using some of the sections of that piece of patchwork https://youtu.be/BUFCAIvcUCApaper. If you missed Monday’s video tutorial, click the image below!

For my first card I began with a Basic Black card base and then layered the black hounds tooth rectangle on the left side of my card. I then add the orange trick or treat image from that same sheet of DSP from Them Bones. Add a Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired. Super quick and easy!

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Here is a closer look at the paper I used today and in Monday’s video tutorial. It is a 12 x 12 sheet from the Them Bone Designer Series paper pack featured in the 2023 Holiday mini catalog.

For my second card I used the blue hounds tooth and the Boo patch. My card base is Starry Sky and again I added a piece of white inside where you can decorate the inside. Easy Peasy! You will be amazing at how quickly cards come together using this fun paper pack! I created both of these cards in less that 5 minutes! Really! The quality of our designer series paper is so awesome, why not let the paper do all the work! LOL Happy Stamping or should I say Happy Gluing!

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Celebrate Stampin’ Up! 35th Anniversary

Sales and Announcements / October 10, 2023

Wow! Who knew that Stampin’ Up! has been around as long as I have been married! I am not sure why I am just figuring this out now! Sometimes I am slow like that! LOL Later this month I will be celebrating 35 wonderful years with my beloved! And while I did not find Stampin’ Up! until 2003, once I did I just could not get enough. My kids, well, my daughter loved stamping with me as she grew up! Now that the kids are grown, I have even more time for stamping! YAY!

Perhaps you are ready to take that leap and become a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator. You can create a business or just gather supplies for you and your friends as a a hobby. Either way it is a fun adventure, one that I am sure you will not forget! So go ahead and take the plunge!

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Promotional deal ends on October 31st, so be sure to complete you online registration before the 31st. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator your business is your own so there is never any pressure to create a business, hold a class or sell to others. You can buy from yourself and get the discount! And the best part, it only takes $350 each quarter to remain an active demonstrator! CLICK HERE for more information and how to sign up today!

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Them Bones DSP Make It Monday #130

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards, Make it Monday Videos / October 9, 2023

Happy Monday my friends! Today I am excited to share with you three cards that I created using a sheet of Them Bones Designer Series Paper pack. The sheet I am using is the 12 x 12 piece with the pre-printed images arranged in a collage. Click here, the image, or the button below to access the Them Bones video.

Make It Monday #130 Them Bones video

This paper is so fun, so let the images do the work for you! You will be amazed at how quickly these cards come together. Thanks for Watching! Join me next Monday for another Make It Monday tutorial.

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Favorite things Friday-Online Exclusives and Clearance!

Fall-Halloween-Thanksgiving Cards / October 6, 2023

Happy Friday! If you are like me then two of your favorite places to visit on the website is the Clearance Rack and the Online Exclusives page. Right now Stampin’ Up! has added some new product to both the Online Exclusives section and the Clearance Rack. Click on the buttons below and Happy Shopping!

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Our Make It Monday tutorial this week featured the Trick and Treat dies from the 2023-2024 Holiday Mini Catalog. CLICK HERE if you missed that video. I know the weather is really nice here in St. Louis, but I expect it to be feeling like fall soon. Either way Halloween is quickly approaching so I hope you enjoy today’s card!

I began with a Basic White card base and added a layer of Them Bones Designer Series Paper to the card front. I then cut a 3 x 4 piece of designer series paper from that same pack. I created a Basic Black mat that measures 3-1/4 x 4-1/4 and added both to the card front.

The greeting is from the Throughout the Year set. This greeting set is quickly becoming my favorite although I wish they would have included a Happy Anniversary stamp. It seems like we could use a few more Thinking of You, Sympathy and Happy Anniversary sets, at least in my stamping stash!

I used my paper snips to cut around the greeting and attaching it to the card front using some Stampin’ Dimensionals. If you have been following me then you know I am in love with the stinkin’ cute ghosts from the Trick and Treat Dies but I have to admit these little skeletons are cuter than they are scary. It’s hard to have a scary dancing skeleton, right?

I hope this card gets you in the mood for the holidays. Stop by next week for more cards with the Them Bones Designer Series paper pack but until then, Happy Stamping!

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