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A Forever Favorite-Forever Fern!

Thank You / July 6, 2021 / Artistically Inked, Forever Fern

I know there are so many new sets to choose from and yet, I just love, love, love the look of our Forever Fern set and dies. For my card today I did not use any of the dies from the bundle, but I did use the brick and mortar embossing folder.

I also did a bit of masking with the berries and the leaves. It was not hard and I love how it turned out. The “Thanks” is from the Artistically Inked set. Stamping directly on an embossed surface can be tricky so I used my paper snips to fussy cut the greeting and attached it to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.

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Supplies

Forever Fern Set
Blackberry Bliss Cardstock: 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Blackberry Bliss Ink
Shaded Spruce Ink
Basic White Cardstock: 4¼ x 5½-(outside), 4 x 5¼ (inside), scrap for greeting
Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Blackberry Bliss cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Stamp berries in Blackberry Bliss and the ferns in Shaded Spruce on white panel, masking as needed.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Basic White panel with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder and attach to left side of card front.
Stamp greeting on white scrap and use paper snips to fussy cut.
Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Attach white panel to inside and decorate as desired.

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Make It Monday #15-6 Simply Succulent Techniques!

Make it Monday Videos / July 5, 2021

Happy Monday! Todays video features 6 background techniques using the Simply Succulent Set and the Potted Succulent Dies. I also used the Artistically Inked stamp set and sentiments from the Sweet Strawberry set.

I hope this video and the card samples that follow inspire you to create something beautiful this week. I would love to hear your comments and see your creations, so feel free to send me a picture through my contact page.

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Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #1

Technique # 3 Artistically Inked Card #2

Supplies

Simply Succulents Stamp Set #154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies #154330 $39
Artistically Inked Stamp Set #154542 $24
Watercolor Painters #151298 $12
Watercolor Paper #149621 $9
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos $9: Mint Macaron #154889 , Just Jade #153107, Gray Granite #154886, Old Olive#154892 , Highland Heather #154887, Granny Apple Green #154885
Memento Black Ink #132708 $6
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue
Blending Brushes #153611 $12
Sponge Daubers #133773 $5
Stampin’ Up! Cardstock $8.75: Basic Black #121045, Basic White $159276, Gray Granite #149693. Mint Macaron #138337, Just Jade #153079, Fresh Freesia #155613, Granny Apple Green #146990
Stampin’ Up! Inks $7.50: Mint Macaron #147106, Fresh Freesia #155611, Rich Razzleberry #147091, Daffodil Delight #147094, Misty Moonlight #153118, Soft Succulent #155778, Polished Pink #155712, Pale Papaya #155670, Balmy Blue #147105
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder #152718 $9

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What’s Your Stumbling Block?-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / July 4, 2021

Today the gospel reading tells the story of how the people in His hometown were at a crossroad and their lack of faith became their biggest stumbling block. But not everyone rejected Jesus, he was able to heal. What is one person’s stumbling block can be a stepping stone for another. Thank goodness the Lord is patient with us.

Apparently it was hard for them to believe that a simple son of a carpenter could be so filled with wisdom and power. This must have caused Jesus some internal suffering, after all everyone wants to be accepted in their hometown, and Jesus was amazed at their lack of faith. Jesus could not exercise His power of healing because of the negativity and lack of faith.

Every day we face a variety of situations where we find ourselves at a crossroad to be an imitation of Christ or not. It is good to ask the Holy Spirit to give us the strength and the courage to get out of the way and let the Lord heal us.

I am thankful that Jesus is merciful and compassionate as He continues to knock at the door or our hearts. This image is depicted in a famous painting of the Good Shepherd knocking on a door without a latch. The door of our heart can only be opened from the inside. God does not force anything on us and the decision to open the door and surrender our heart to Him is ours.

So let us be filled with courage and open our hearts.

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Watercolors and Simply Succulent

2 Comments / Thank You / July 3, 2021

The Simply Succulent bundle pairs beautifully with the watercolor technique. Todays card was created using watercolor pencils, the new in-color inks and the watercolor painters.

I started out stamping the large succulents in black using Stazon ink on some Thick Basic White Cardstock. The Stazon ink works best for the watercoloring while Memento Black works better with alcohol markers. The inks featured in todays sample include Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya, Just Jade, Mint Macaron, Fresh Freesia, Evening Evergreen, Pear Pizzazz and Cinnamon Cider inks.

When I watercolor, I like to use a small acrylic block as a color pallet. I stamp the smallest blocks in the ink pads and pull color from them using the water painters. When using the watercolor pencils I take the water painter directly to pencil tip.

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)
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock-2½ x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock-4¼ x 5½-greeting and succulent, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Just Jade Ink- #153115
Mint Macaron Ink- #147106
Pale Papaya Ink- #155670
Fresh Freesia Ink- #155611
Pear Pizzazz Ink- #147104
Soft Succulent Ink- #155778
Evening Evergreen Ink- #155576
Stazon Jet Black Ink- #101406 $10
Simply Succulent Set- #154480 $22
Potted Succulent Dies- #154330 $39
Water Painters- #151298
Brick and Mortar Embossing Folder- #149643 $10
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine- #149653 $120
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive (#152813)/Liquid Glue (110755)-$8/4

Directions

Score Evening Evergreen cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Cinnamon Cider panel with the Brick and Mortar embossing folder and attach to left side of card front.
Stamp succulents and plant container on thick cardstock and use water painters and inks to apply color. You can also use watercolor pencils.
Crop succulents and container using coordinating dies from Potted Succulent dies.
Attach container to card front using regular adhesive and succulents using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp greeting from Peaceful Moments in Evening Evergreen ink, Crop with die from Potted Succulents and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add Basic White cardstock panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

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Thick Basic White Cardstock
159229 $8.25

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What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’?

Just Because Cards / July 2, 2021

I am excited to share todays card that features the new What’s Cookin? bundle pictured on page 32 in new annual catalog. I plan to use this set to create a scrapbook recipe book for both of my kids. If all goes well it will be finished before Christmas.

I love all the accessories and the old fashion look of this set.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Pacific Point Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼), 3½ x 4½
Crumb Cake Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock-4¼ x 5½. 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Smoky Slate Cardstock-1x 2½
Pacific Point Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Smoky Slate Ink
Memento Black Ink
What’s Cookin? Bundle -#155845
Stitched So Sweetly Dies-#151690
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Pacific Point cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base.
Layer Crumb Cake panel to card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop Pacific Point panel with Stitched So Sweetly Dies and adhere to front panel at an angle.
Use the Basic White cardstock panel to stamp cooking accessories with What’s Cooking bundle in inks as show and crop with coordinating dies.
Cut a slit in the bowl. Crop the whisk using Smoky Slate cardstock and adhere with other accessories to Pacific Point panel as shown.
Add Basic White cardstock panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

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Designer Series Paper Sale-15% Off!

Sales and Announcements / July 1, 2021

If you love creating cards using our amazing patterned paper then this sale is for you. Today through August 2 stock up and save on select packs of Designer Series Paper.

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Beauty of the Earth DSP
155841 SALE $9.78

Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP
155696 SALE $9.78

Tidings of Christmas DSP
155718 SALE $9.78

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Last Chance Products

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas, Thank You / June 30, 2021

Today is the last day to order retiring products from the January – June mini catalog. My cards today feature the Sand and Sea, Snail Mail and Ice Cream Corner Designer Series Paper packs.

When ordering don’t forget to add the host code: 79GFWYZE. All orders of $25 or more qualify for the June Virtual Stamp Camp tutorials.

It is amazing how quickly cards come together when using the patterned Designer Series Paper packs. Stop back tomorrow, July 1st, for the Designer Series Paper pack sale.

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Saying Good-bye to Fine Art Floral

Get Well & Sympathy, Paper Crafting Ideas, Thank You / June 29, 2021

Tomorrow is the last day to order the beautiful Fine Art Floral designer series paper, as well as, many other last chance items. CLICK HERE for last chance list.

It is also the last day to earn the June Virtual Stamp camp by placing a $25 order and adding our current host code: 79GFWYZE.

All three cards for today feature the Fine Art Floral Designer Series paper. I hope you enjoy! Feel free to leave me a comment!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Mossy Meadow Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper-3½ x 5½
Poppy Parade Cardstock-1 x 5½ ,1½ x 2½
Basic White Cardstock- 1¼ x 2½, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Mossy Meadow Ink
Double Oval Punch #154242
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Supplies

Daffodil Delight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper-3 x 4
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- 2 x 3
Peaceful Moments Stamp Set #151595
Night of Navy Ink
Everyday Label Punch-#144688
Pastel Pearls-#154571
Painted Texture Embossing Folder-#154317
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Supplies

Pool Party Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ card base (score at 4¼)
Petal Pink Cardstock-4 x 5¼
Fine Art Floral Designer Series Paper-3-7/8 x 5-1/8
Flirty Flamingo Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- ¾ x 4 ¼
Night of Navy Ink
Celebrate Sunflowers Set #152517
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

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Make it Monday #14 Birthday Book

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 28, 2021

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial and today we are going to create a birthday book card.

This is a fun project for kids. This project is great if you are planning a birthday party and need a craft or if you just need a fun project to keep your little darlings occupied this summer. Either way, this tutorial is easy and does not require a lot of crafting tools.

I chose to decorate my book with the Hey There Chick and the Hey Birthday Chick bundles, but any stamp set you have will do. Don’t forget the Hey Chick Bundle will be retiring in a few days, so if you need to add that to your stamping supplies, our current host code is: 79GFWYZE.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Fine Art Floral DSP or patterned paper of choice- 8 ½ x 11
Basic White Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (stamped images)
Soft Suede Cardstock-3 x 5½ (fence die)
Bermuda Bay Cardstock- 1¼ x 2¼ (Happy Birthday die)
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Blend Markers-Daffodil Delight, Cajun Craze, Balmy Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Crumb Cake, Petal Pink, Pumpkin Pie and Flirty Flamingo
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

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Jesus Meets Our Needs-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / June 27, 2021

Because Jesus sacrificed His life for all us, we can receive the riches of His love daily. In today’s gospel Jairus and the hemorrhaging women were desperate and knew they needed healing that only Jesus could provide.

When we acknowledge our spiritual poverty, we open our hearts to the riches of Jesus’ love and mercy. It is hard to confess our weaknesses and acknowledge our temptations, but when we do our faith grows. We humble ourselves to receive!

Let us strive to be like Jairus and the woman in today’s gospel, to not only admit that we need Jesus, but to trust and have faith that God will provide for all of our needs.

Jesus, thank you for dying for us. We trust in your love and your wisdom to meet all of our needs.

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A Forever Favorite-Forever Fern!

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Make It Monday #15-6 Simply Succulent Techniques!

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What’s Your Stumbling Block?-Sunday Wisdom

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Watercolors and Simply Succulent

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Directions

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What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’?

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Designer Series Paper Sale-15% Off!

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Last Chance Products

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Saying Good-bye to Fine Art Floral

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Make it Monday #14 Birthday Book

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Jesus Meets Our Needs-Sunday Wisdom

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