Friendships Refresh the Soul!

As a Stampin’ Up! demonstrator, I am blessed to belong to two amazing Facebook groups where we post cards to inspire each other. This month one of my uplines issued a mood board challenge and this is the card I created for my group.

I again used the Beauty of Friendship Bundle and a sheet of designer series paper from the Beauty of the Earth paper pack. As a extra bonus this month select designer series paper packs are on sale 15% off and Beauty of the Earth is one of them.

When ordering, don’t forget to apply the host code: 79GFWYZE. Hurry this paper sale ends on August 2nd.

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

Merry Merlot Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Very Vanilla Cardstock- ¾ x 5, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside)  
Beauty of the Earth DSP- 3½ x 4
Beauty of Friendship Bundle
Soft Suede Cardstock- 3½ x 5
Merry Merlot Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base. Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine, dies from the bundle, and Soft Suede cardstock to crop the large tree.
  • Crop the leaves from Beauty of the Earth DSP and attach both to Very Vanilla panel.
  • Stamp greeting in Merry Merlot ink and attach to card front.
  • Add 4 x 5 ¼ panel of Very Vanilla to the inside and decorate as desired.

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

Beauty of Friendship Bundle
155834 $52
Merry Merlot Cardstock
146979 $8.75
Merry Merlot Ink
147112 $7.50
Very Vanilla Cardstock
101650 $9.75
Beauty of the Earth DSP
155841 SALE $9.78
Soft Suede Cardstock
115318 $8.75
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8


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A Trio of Trees-Beauty of Friendship!

I know, I know, it is still summer, but I am looking forward to some cooler fall weather, so of course I created a trio of some summer and fall trees with the new Beauty of Friendship bundle.

If you look closely at this set in the catalog on page 11, you will see that it is part of a the Beauty of the Earth Suite. A suite is perfectly coordinated products designed by Stampin’ Up! so you can create beautiful things!

Don’t forget the Beauty of the Earth Designer Series Paper pack is on sale 15% off the regular price! And we all love those savings! Right?

Click here for DSP sale flyer!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Cajun Craze Cardstock -5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Old Olive Cardstock- 4x 5¼, 1 x 3    
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, ¾ x 2¾
  • Beauty of Friendship Bundle
  • Soft Suede Ink
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Bumblebee Ink
  • Cajun Craze Ink
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Early Espresso Ink
  • Crumb Cake Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Cajun Craze cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Attach Old Olive panel to card front.
  • Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine, Old Olive cardstock and the bird dies to crop 2 birds.
  • Stamp three trees in Early Espresso on Very Vanilla cardstock. TIP: It is easier to stamp trees evenly if you first stamp the tree in the middle.
  • Stamp leaves in Bumblebee ink on all three trees.  Add the accent leaves in Cajun Craze to the trees on the end and Old Olive to the middle tree.
  • Stamp the shadow around each tree in Crumb Cake ink.
  • Stamp the greeting in Cajun Craze on strip of Very Vanilla and crop with coordinating die.
  • Add the two Old Olive birds.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

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

Beauty of Friendship Bundle
155834 $52.00
Cajun Craze Ink
147085 $7.50
Cajun Craze Cardstock
119684 $8.75
Old Olive Cardstock
100702 $8.75
Old Olive Ink
147090 $7.50
Bumblebee Ink
153116 $7.50
Very Vanilla Cardstock
101650 $9.75
Early Espresso Ink
147114 $7.50
Crumb Cake Ink
147116 $7.50
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8


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It’s Cookin’ Time!

This card truly does look much better in person. It is very hard to capture the 3-D look in a picture. While it was not a super fast card, a little more fussy at times, it was so much fun to create.

I used the In Good Taste Designer Series Paper, which by the way is on sale through August 2nd. Save 15% and this is such a great deal because this is a big paper pack with lots of choices. CLICK HERE for pdf of DSP on sale.

I do love to cook and bake, but my kids will tell you I have been known not to follow a recipe. LOL. My daughter often asks for my recipes but get so frustrated with me at my lack of detailed instructions. I really can’t help it, I truly do just add a little of this and a little of that! You won’t see a cooking video from me anytime soon. LOL

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock -5½ x 8½ (card base), 4¼ x 5½, ½ x 2  
  • In Good Taste DSP-2½ x 5½ ,1½ x 5½ and 3/8 x 2    
  • Early Espresso Cardstock- ½ x 5½
  • Soft Suede Cardstock -2 ¼ x 4
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock-2 x 3
  • What’s Cookin’ Bundle
  • Memento Black Ink (knife & greeting)
  • Misty Moonlight Ink (bowl & spatula)
  • Smoky Slate Ink (salt & pepper)
  • Soft Suede Ink (rolling pin)
  • Crumb Cake Ink (wooden spoon)
  • Matte Black Dots
  • Natural Twine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Attach DSP to the top and bottom of card front.  Add strip of Early Espresso on top to hide seam.
  • Stamp accessories on Basic White panel (see colors above) and crop with coordinating dies from bundle.
  • For the bowl I stamped two images and cut the front part of the bowl off one image, added the utensils and then attached the second bowl to add dimension.
  • Use Soft Suede cardstock to crop cutting board and tie a piece of twine in the top.
  • Attach DSP strip (3/8×2) to the upper section of the card, add utensils and Matte Black Dots. I colored the metal spatula and whisk with a Dark Gray Granite Stampin’ Blend marker.
  • Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink on small strip of Basic White cardstock and attach to cards front.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

I hope you enjoyed today’s card as much as I enjoyed creating it!

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

What’s Cookin’ Bundle
155845 $45.75
In Good Taste DSP
152494 SALE $17.85
Early Espresso Cardstock
119686 $8.75
Matte Black Dots
154284 $7
Smoky Slate Cardstock
131202 $8.75
Soft Suede Cardstock
115318 $8.75
Misty Moonlight Ink
153118 $7.50
Soft Suede Ink
147115 $7.50
Smoky Slate Ink
147113 $7.50
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75

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Jar of Flowers-You Are Loved!

I love the Jar of Flowers stamp set and it is perfect for watercoloring and when using alcohol markers. The only disappointment is there are no sentiments in this set.

I used the sentiment from Celebration Sunflowers, another favorite set. Don’t you think the Gorgeous Grape goes perfectly with the new In-color, Fresh Freesia? I used Fresh Freesia, Pool Party, Pale Papaya and Old Olive inks to water color my stamped image.

Don’t forget to stamp in Stazon-it will not bleed black into your colors! Enjoy! Happy Stamping!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock -5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Fresh Freesia – 4 x 5 ¼    
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5, 4 x 5 ¼ (inside), 1 x 1½ (greeting)
  • Jar of Flower Stamp Set
  • Stazon Jet Black Ink
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Fresh Fressia Ink
  • Pool Party Ink
  • Old Olive Ink
  • Pale Papaya Ink
  • Pool Party Ink
  • Water Painters
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive /Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Gorgeous Grape cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card.
  • Attach Fresh Freesia panel to card front.
  • Using Stazon Jet Black Ink stamp the jar and flowers on Basic White thick panel and apply color with water painters and inks listed above.  Allow a few minutes to dry or use the heat tool to dry image and attach to card front.
  • Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink and attach.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

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

Jar of Flowers
152515 $23
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
146987 $8.75
Fresh Freesia Ink
155611 $7.50
Fresh Freesia Cardstock
155613 $8.75
Stazon Jet Black Ink
101406 $10
Pale Papaya Ink
155670 $7.50
Pool Party Ink
147107 $7.50
Old Olive Ink
147090 $7.50
Basic White Thick Cardstock
159229 $8.25
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8

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Tasteful Touches-You Are Special

The Tasteful Touches stamp set is a wonderful set with so many possibilities.

It is pictured with several amazing card ideas on page 111 in the annual catalog. This set coordinates with the Tasteful Label Dies, giving you more options on how to show case greetings on your next card creation.

My card today features a black and white theme and is embellished with a few Matte Black Dots. Simple, but elegant.
Happy Stamping! I hope you create something beautiful to share today!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock -5½ x 8½ (card base), 4¼  x 5½  
  • Basic Black Cardstock – 4 x 5 ¼    
  • Tasteful Touches Stamp Set
  • Tasteful Textiles 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Matte Black Dots
  • Stitched Rectangles
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss the Basic Black panel with the Tasteful Textile folder and attach to card front.
  • Next cut three stitched rectangle from the Basic White panel and with Memento Black ink stamp  the large flower, you are special and a feather.
  • Position rectangles on the card front as shown. 
  • Add a Black Matte Dot to each rectangle.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.
  • Decorate the inside of the card as desired.

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

Tasteful Touches
152562 $23
Stitched Rectangles
151820 $35
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Tasteful Textile 3-D Folder
152718 $9
Basic Black Cardstock
121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Matte Black Dots
154284 $7
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4

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Chosen To Be Sent-Sunday Wisdom

The gospel reminds us that we who hear the Good News belong to the chosen ones. We have all been chosen to be sent. We all have been given special talents to build up the kingdom of God.  Maybe we will not be sent to a foreign land but we can make a difference in the lives of our immediate family, friends and co-workers.

We can bring hope to those in despair or even heal a broken heart. Sometimes all we need is to take the time to listen and be willing to help.

We all have a mission, so whatever place we are in, let’s make a positive impact. A simple smile or sincere offer of help to the needy is a great place to start.

Do not be afraid and don’t be concerned if people reject us. They already rejected the ONE who sent us.

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

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DIY Patterned Paper!

The Artistically Inked stamp set is perfect for creating your own designer series paper. I did a series of video’s last year on creating your own designer series paper with Forever Fern, CLICK HERE if you missed that series.

Today I used Pool Party and Fresh Freesia ink to create the DSP background and Fresh Freesia, Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape for the greeting (from Biggest Wish #155052).

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Pool Party Cardstock –  5½ x 8½ (card base), 3-7/8 x5-1/8
  • Gorgeous Grape Cardstock –  4 x 5¼  
  • Basic White Cardstock – 3¾ x 5  
  • Biggest Wish Stamp Set
  • Artistically Inked Stamp Set
  • Fresh Freesia Ink
  • Pool Party Ink
  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score Pool Party cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • Randomly stamp image from the Artistically Inked set in Pool Party and Fresh Freesia on the white panel.  NOTE: I stamped off for some of the Fresh Freesia images.
  • Stamp the “Happy” from Biggest Wishes in Fresh Freesia and Highland Heather and “birthday” in Gorgeous Grape and attach to the Pool Party panel and layer that to the Gorgeous Grape.
  • Attach the Gorgeous Grape layer to the card front and there you have a clean and simple card.
  • Decorate the inside of the card as desired.

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

Artistically Inked Set
154542 $24
Biggest Wish
155052 $17
Pool Party Cardstock
122924 $8.75

Pool Party Ink
147107 $7.50
Fresh Freesia Ink
155611 $7.50
Gorgeous Grape Ink
147099 $7.50
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Highland Heather Ink
147103 $7.50
Gorgeous Grape Cardstock
146987 $8.75
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4

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Biggest Wish Meet Expressions in Ink!

Sometimes you just need some big words to make a big statement. The Biggest Wish stamp set is perfect for adding that needed touch to any card.

Since our paper is on sale 15% off this month, CLICK HERE for pdf flyer of discounted paper packs, I decided to create another designer series paper card. This one is with the Artistically Inked paper and the Biggest Wish stamp set. I added a thin strip from the Gold Foil Sheets and that was it, a super clean and simple card.

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Expressions in Ink – 2 x 5½
  • Gold Foil Sheet – ½ x 5½
  • Biggest Wish Stamp Set –
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Stamparatus
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold and burnish to create card base.
  • Layer strip of Gold Foil cardstock to the back of a strip of Artistically Inked DSP that measures 2 x 5½ and attach to lower front of card.
  • Position happy birthday stamps from Biggest Wish to the Stamparatus and stamp in Memento Black ink.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

I hope you will take advantage of the paper sale and create something beautiful. I am always amazed how how quickly a card design comes together when I create with our patterned papers.

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

Biggest Wish Set
155052 $17
Expressions in Ink
155464 $11.50
Gold Foil Sheets
132622 $5
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Stamparatus
146276 $49

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An Evening Evergreen Simply Succulent Thanks!

My daughter came home for a Father’s Day visit and since she is a first grade school teacher, she did not have to rush home so we decide to play in my craft room. Fun right? She created a variety of amazing cards, most of them using retired sets, but she also created this one and I am happy to share it with you.

It is a very simple design, but I love the elegance of the Evening Evergreen and the Very Vanilla cardstock. This background die would also look amazing in some foil sheets and or even some glitter paper. I hope you have fun creating! We certainly did!

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Evening Evergreen Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼).
  • Very Vanilla Cardstock-4¼ x 6, 2½ x 4¼ (greeting), 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Simply Succulent Stamp Set
  • Potted Succulent Dies
  • Evening Evergreen Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Evening Evergreen cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card.. 
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop a Very Vanilla frame for the Potted Succulent dies and attach to the card front with liquid glue or use an adhesive sheet.
  • To use the adhesive sheet apply it to the Very Vanilla cardstock before cropping the frame. Once you have cut out the frame, remove the adhesive backing and add to the card front.
  • Stamp greeting in Evening Evergreen ink on some Very Vanilla cardstock and crop it out with frame from the Potted Succulent dies. Attach to card using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
  • Attach a 4 x 5¼ piece of Very Vanilla cardstock to the inside and decorate as desired.

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

Simply Succulents Set
154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies
154330 $39
Evening Evergreen Cardstock
155574 $8.75
Evening Evergreen Ink
155576 $7.50
Very Vanilla Cardstock
101650 $9.75
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Adhesive Sheets
152334 $10
Multi-purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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Hello-You’re a Peach!

Todays card features the You’re A Peach Designer Series paper pack and I am excited to share that it is on sale! So now is the time to stock up on your favorites!

I started my card with a Basic White card base and cut a strip of You’re a Peach Designer Series Paper that measures 2¾  x 12. I used the second largest Stitched so Sweetly dies to cut out the peach side of the paper and the largest to cut out a panel of Calypso Coral.

I trimmed the remaining strip to measure 5½ and flipped it over so the blue side was showing and layered it on the left side of the card front. I then layered the peach rectangles to the card front.

I again used the Stitched So Sweetly dies and cropped the second smallest using Basic White cardstock, stamped the greeting on it in Calypso Coral ink and attached it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

Cutting Measurements

All Measurement=inches  CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper  Landscape Position=Long side   Portrait Position=short side

Supplies

  • Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼). 1½ x 2¾
  • You’re A Peach DSP-2¾ x 12
  • Artistically Inked Stamp Set (greeting)
  • Calypso Coral Cardstock-3¼ x 4¼
  • Stitched So Sweetly Dies
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Calypso Coral Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

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

You’re A Peach DSP
155686 SALE $9.78
Artistically Inked Set
154542 $24
Calypso Coral Ink
147101 $7.50
Calypso Coral Cardstock
122925 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120

Stitched So Sweetly Dies
151690 $32
Mulit-purpose Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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