Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak

Make It Monday #264 OSW Artisan Sketched Garden-Part 1

Hey friends, so glad you joined me today as I am beginning a three part OSW video series. We are going to create 7 cards from one sheet of the Artisan Sketched Garden 12 x 12 paper pack and there will be no waste. That’s right, you read that correctly. We are going to use every inch of this gorgeous paper because we can! Beside who wants to waste any of this beautiful paper pack. Part One features the first two cards of the series.

DETAILS: Item #167752 $13
– 12 sheets: 2 each of 6 double-sided designs
– 12″ x 12″ (30.5 x 30.5 cm)
– Acid and lignin free (this product is photo-safe)
– Colors: Basic Black, white

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Artisan Sketched Garden OSW Cutting Template

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MAke It Monday #264 OSW Part One Project Sheet

Don’t you just love the hand-drawn look in this paper pack? I love the elegant look of a black-and-white project. With florals, stripes, dots, and more, these patterns create a timeless base for handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and mixed-media layers. It’s the perfect starting point for playing with color, texture, and your favorite coordinating craft elements. Have fun with this paper pack. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wednesday #102 ~ Rolling Waves

Thinking of You, Weekly Wednesday Videos / July 1, 2026 / Rolling Waves

Good morning my stamping friends. I am happy to share with you today, two cards that I created using the Rolling Waves stamp set. I did not purchase the dies, as I just loved the stamped ocean images. Perhaps you would like the dies and that is great. Don’t forget that when you purchase a bundle, you save 10% and you earn Stampin’ Rewards. When you shop with me be sure to opt into the rewards program and your Stampin’ Rewards will automatically appear in your online account in the dashboard. Let me know if you have any issues or questions, I am happy to help.

Create artistic, realistic seaside scenes with waves, starfish, and seashells. The Rolling Waves Stamp Set allows you to layer and repeat wave images to craft a shoreline as calm or crashing as you like. It brings the movement of the open sea to your cards. This is a “Distinktive” stamp set; it has a special texture that gives added depth and dimension in a single step, creating photo-realistic images.

DETAILS: Item #167145 $51.25
– Includes the Rolling Waves Stamp Set and Rolling Waves Dies
– 11 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): B, D, E
– Distinktive
– 11 dies
– Largest die: 5-3/16″ x 2″ (13.2 x 5.1 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)
– Compatible with the Mini Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

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#102 Weekly Wednesday Rolling Waves project Sheet

I hope you enjoyed todays fun summer projects. Thanks for stopping by. Join me on Monday for a Make It Monday tutorial! Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Make It Monday #263 Sweet Bugs Bundle

Happy Birthday, Make it Monday Videos / June 29, 2026 / Sweet Bugs

It’s Monday again, wow the weeks seem to be flying by…..soon it will be the 4th of July. Now that we are in full swing of summer what could be cuter than a bunch of sweet bugs, right? I have to say I am not a bug fan, but these critters really are cute.

Sweet Bugs Bundle

Tap into your inner gardener with the Sweet Bugs Bundle! This stamp and die set showcases a sweet selection of garden critters, perfect for capturing the joy of spending time in the garden. Stamp ladybugs, butterflies, and more, then cut out snails, bees, mushrooms, and other whimsical shapes. Ideal for cards, scrapbooks, and paper projects, this collection brings the joy of the garden indoors.

Sweet Bug Bundle Details
– Includes the Sweet Bugs Stamp Set and Sweet Bugs Dies
– 14 photopolymer stamps
– Suggested clear blocks (sold separately): b, c, d
– Two-Step
– 22 dies
– Largest die: 2-7/8″ x 1-11/16″ (7.3 x 4.3 cm)
– Use with a Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (sold separately)

Did you know?

Bundles
– Save you time and 10% off the price of buying the stamp and tool separately!
– Quickly cut out stamped images for a single project.
– Make creating multiples of the same project easy!

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#263 MAke it monday sweet bugs project sheet

If you love easy stamping then this set is for you. This is a Two-Step Stampin’ set; it allows you to layer two or more images to create one final image with extra texture and dimension in the colors you want. If you would like to order this sweet bundle, just click on the Shop With Me button below or on the Sweet Bugs image. I hope you enjoyed today’s card projects. Happy Stamping!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Take Up Your Cross ~ Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / June 28, 2026

“Whoever loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me, and whoever loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me; and whoever does not take up his cross and follow after me is not worthy of me.”

The Lord was preparing his disciples to grow deeper in their trust as they set out to spread the Good News of the gospel. The apostles where not teaching on their own authority. Throughout all their preaching and teaching there was always the authority of Jesus Christ. I believe our Lord knew there would be controversy and rejection. And yet, He calls us to the same mission today to love God with all our heart, mind, and soul.

My friends, those who seek happiness in life by pursing only their own interests will never be fulfilled. How often have we tried to solve a problem or get through a struggle on our own? It never works. Jesus is not asking us to abandon our mothers, fathers, sons, and daughters. He is not in competition for our love, He wants us to love our family through Him, with Him and in Him.

When we put the love of God first in our lives everything else falls into place. The key is accepting all the graces God bestows upon us. Yes, every those graces that feel more like a punishment. God knows what is best for us, always.

Let us take some time today to allow the Lord to shine light on whatever attachment, habit, or plan that exists in our life that competes with our love for Christ. Let’s take time to allow Christ to be in the center of the all our decisions, not just this week, but always. And not just the big decisions but the little ones as well.

May the God of all understanding and compassion empower us to follow the right path in doing His will. May we learn to become worthy and true disciples always acknowledging His glory and then in peace, live in His everlasting joy. ~Amen

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Weekly Wed. #101 Waterside Retreat DSP

Designer Series Paper, Summer Fun, Weekly Wednesday Videos / June 24, 2026 / Waterside Retreat

Happy Wednesday everyone. I think I am having a hard time letting go of my bayside vacay. LOL I am here today with three more Lakeside card creations. This time I am featuring the Waterside Retreat DSP which coordinates perfectly with the Relaxing Waterside Bundle that I featured on Monday. Click here if you missed that post!

You will love this paper and the bundle, but honestly if you don’t want to spend the money for the bundle, the paper is a must have. It is so easy to create fun summertime cards with this paper pack. I do hope they carry this over to an online staple at the end of this catalog. I know we will be heading into Christmas, but this is one of the best summertime paper packs we have had in a long time. Grab your pack before it is gone.

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#101 Weekly Wed. Waterside Retreat DSP Project Sheet

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I hope you are enjoying your summer and these fun water cards. It might be hot but it will be snowing soon enough, well maybe not snow, but fall is just around the corner. Happy Stamping!

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

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