Blessed By Cards w/Renae Novak Creating Beautiful Cards w/ Love

A Stitched Star Celebration-Royal Blog Hop

15 Comments / Blog Hop / June 16, 2021

Welcome to InKing Royalty’s June Blog Hop! During this year’s blog hops, we are having fun with our stamping favorites – our favorite themes for seasonal cards and projects.

This month’s projects feature stars. We are excited to share our creations with you today! After you read my post, I hope you’ll hop over to the next person on the list at the base of this post.

I have seen the Stitched Star Dies used to create a ton of Christmas cards, so I thought it would be fun to use a red, white and blue motif and create two very easy 4th of July cards! Really these dies are great for any occasion. After all we can never have too many stars in our lives. Right?

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), one for each card & scrap for stars
Real Red Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, one for each card & scrap for stars
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5 for card #1, 3 x 4¼ for card #2 , 4 x 5¼ (inside both cards)
Smoky Slate Cardstock – 2 x 4¼ -card #1
Create With Friends Stamp Set
Stitched Star Dies
Stitched Rectangle Dies-card #2
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Pacific Point Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
Glue Dots

Directions

Score Pacific Point cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold and burnish to create card base. Repeat for card #2.
Add Real Red panel directly to card front for card #1. Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine to crop Real Red panel w/Stitched Rectangle for card #2.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop stars using Stitched Star dies and scraps for both cards.
Stamp greeting on white panel in Pacific Point ink for both cards. 3¾ x 5 for card #1. 3 x 4¼ crop w/ Stitched Rectangle die for card #2.
Arrange stars as desired for both cards. Attach stars with glue dots or liquid glue. Layer white panel on Real Red, then to card front.
Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to the inside for both cards and decorate with Stitched Stars as desired.

All the supplies are listed at the end of this post. Remember and when you place a $25 order or more and use the current host code(N26RAJBX) before June 30th, this month’s virtual stamp camp projects/videos will be emailed to you.

I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Sheryl Sharp at Sharp Notes There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!

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

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True Love is Designer Series Paper

Creating cards with the True Love black and white paper pack is not only easy but quick. This card came together in a matter of minutes. The only part that took a bit of time was the coloring of the flowers. Even that can be quick when using the Stampin’ Blend markers.

I love these alcohol markers because the combo pack of light and dark makes blending a breeze. Check out the variety of colors in the annual catalog on pages 122-123.

Supplies

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½, 3-1/8 x 5-5/8,1½ x 2½,
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 3 ¼ x 4 ¾, 1½ x 2½,
True Love Designer Series Paper- flowers (cut with paper snips), 3 x 4½ (dotted), 2 x 5¼
Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo- Cherry Cobbler, Old Olive, Daffodil Delight
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach 2 x 5¼ strip of True Love DSP to the left side of card front.
Layer the True Love dotted DSP panel to the Basic Black panel and then layer to the 3¼ x 4¾ Basic White panel. Layer all to the card front as shown above.
Stamp greeting in Memento Black ink on white cardstock and crop using the Double Oval Punch. I used the thank you from Beauty of Friendship, but you have a ton of options, so go crazy.
Crop a scallop oval in Basic Black using the Double Oval Punch.
Layer the greeting oval to the black oval and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Color several flowers and leaves from the True Love DSP and use paper snips to fussy cut and attach to front of card.
Add 4 x 5¼ Basic White panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

There are a few different layers to this card, but it really does come together quickly and the pop of color created with the Stampin’ Blend markers is the perfect finish to an elegant card. This would make a great wedding or anniversary card. I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

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

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Father’s Day Fun Fold-Make it Monday #12

Make it Monday Videos, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 14, 2021

Hey all it is time again for another Make it Monday tutorial. Today’s card is a fun fold Father’s Day card. As you know, Father’s Day is just around the corner, and I am so blessed to still have my Dad in my life.

It is a bitter sweet day, as I am also sad that my Father-in-law is no longer with us. So whether your dad is here with you or in heaven with Jesus, let us thank the Lord for our Dads. To View Video Click Here or Click Image below

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies for Card #1

Handsomely Suited Bundle
Kangaroo and Company #154502 (heart stamped panel-inside)
Basic Black Cardstock-5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, 1½, 8½ (score 2-1/8, 4¼, & 6-3/8)
Cherry Cobbler Cardstock- 1¼ x 1-7/8 (4 pieces for inside panels)
True Love DSP-2¼ x 4
Basic White Cardstock-4 x 5, 5 x 8 (score at 4-inside), scrap for pocket die, bow tie, necktie and greeting
Cherry Cobbler Stampin’ Blend Marker Combo
Memento Black Ink

Supplies for Card #2

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (score 4¼) for card base, ¼ x 4
So Saffron Cardstock-# 105113, 3 x 4-1/8
Hand Penned DSP- #155499, 3 x 4
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (card front), 4 x 8½ (inside), scrap for flowers
Gray Granite Cardstock -#146983, scrap for Jars
Sweet Ice Cream-#158224

I hope you enjoy the cards featured in today’s Make it Monday tutorial. Join me tomorrow for more card inspirations and next Monday for another Make it Monday video.

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

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The Smallest of Seeds-Sunday Wisdom

Sunday Wisdom / June 13, 2021

The Kingdom of God exists for us all and everything makes a difference. The simple things we say or do can have a big influence on others. It is like the saying I used to tell my kids, especially when they were in high school. “People might not remember your name, but they will always remember your kindness.”

The seeds of kindness sprout everywhere and no matter how small our deed, we can bring love and hope to our communities. We can spread peace and justice and yes, we can make a difference. So be that tiny mustard seed and allow yourself to grow. Let’s change the world one heart at a time.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Happy Birthday With a Single Square!

Happy Birthday, Scrapbooking / June 12, 2021 / All Squared Away, Creative Borders

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Soft Succulent Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
Basic White Cardstock- 3¼ x 4½, 4 x 5¼, 2½ x 2½
All Squared Away Bundle
Sweet Ice Cream Set
Pale Papaya Cardstock, 4 x 5¼, 1×1
Soft Succulent Cardstock 2½ x 2½
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing Folder
Soft Succulent Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Soft Succulent in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss Pale Papaya panel with Parisian embossing folder and attach to card front.
Stamp greeting on lower portion of white panel and corner round the edges. Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp square design in Soft Succulent on white square panel and cut to fit design using paper snips or a paper cutter.
Cut Soft Succulent cardstock with a square design from dies in All Squared Away bundle and adhere to stamped square.
Cut coordinating flower in Pale Papaya, add to square and attach square to card front as shown above,
Attach Basic White panel to inside and decorate as desired.

These squares are so fun to play with and I think these would make a good scrapbooking border. So whether your craft is stamping or scrapbooking, this bundle is a win, win for you. Happy Crafting!!!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Stitched So Sweetly Birthday Window

2 Comments / Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 11, 2021 / Art Gallery

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, 3/8 x 5 ½
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼, 2½ x 5¼, 3 x 4¼, 2½ x 5½
Fine Art Floral DSP, 2 x 5½
Art Gallery Bundle
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stitched So Sweetly Dies
Merry Merlot Ink
Petal Pink Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score the Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach piece of Fine Art Floral DSP to lower portion of card front.
Attach Basic White panel to card front. Attach strip of Merry Merlot to hide seam.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Stitched so Sweetly dies to crop white panel as shown.
Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Stamp greeting in Merry Merlot in the center of the cropped out white panel.
Stamp flower images in Merry Merlot and Petal Pink on white cardstock panel and crop with coordinating dies from the Art Gallery Bundle.
Attach flowers to Stitched So Sweetly frame as desired.
Attach 4 x 5¼ white panel to inside and decorate as desired.

I am glad you stopped by today. Don’t forget to check out all the last chance products at the end of this post!

Many of the sets it the January – June mini catalog will be retiring at the end of this month. Don’t forget to use the current host code, also at the end of this post. Happy shopping!

Fine Art Floral Paper Pack
154558 $11.50

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Sand and Seashell Birthday!

Happy Birthday, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 10, 2021 / Friends are like Seashells, Sand and Sea

June is a great month for celebrating birthdays with a summer and sand theme. The Friends Are Like Seashells Bundle is perfect for such an occasion. Todays card was created almost exclusively using designer series paper.

The sentiment is from the Sweet Ice Cream Bundle, another great set for making cards during the summer months.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Misty Moonlight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
Sand and Sea DSP- 4 x 5¼
Sand and Sea DSP-Seashells (fussy cut)
Misty Moonlight Ink
Paper Snips
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

Score Misty Moonlight cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach mulit-colored Sand and Sea DSP panel to card front.
Use Paper Snips to fussy cut seashells from the Sand and Sea DSP and attach to bottom of cards front.
Stamp greeting from Sweet Ice Cream in Misty Moonlight ink on DSP panel.
Add 4 x 5 ¼ white panel inside and decorate as desired.

Using patterned Designer Series Paper to create clean and simple cards is not only easy, but quick too. I hope you have fun creating something beautiful today. Stop back tomorrow for more paper crafting fun!

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Snail Mail Kind People

Just Because Cards, Paper Crafting Ideas / June 9, 2021 / Snail Mail, Stitched so Sweetly

Todays card was created with the Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Snail Mail Designer Series paper pack. This is such a fun paper pack, but be sure to add a pack to your next order because it will be retiring at the end of this month.

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, 3¼ x 4¼
Snail Mail DSP- 4 x 5¼, characters and mail
Simply Succulent Stamp Set
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Real Red Ink
Paper Snips

Directions

Score the cardstock Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach Bermuda Bay colored Snail Mail DSP panel to card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop white cardstock panel with the Stitched So Sweetly rectangle die and attach to card front.
Stamp greeting from Simply Succulent in Real Red ink on white panel.
Use Paper Snips to crop characters and mail from DSP and lower portion of white panel.
Decorate inside as desired.

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True Love and Highland Heather

Paper Crafting Ideas, Thinking of You / June 8, 2021 / Art Gallery, Stampin' Blend Markers

I love all the flower designs that come in the True Love Designer Series paper pack. They are especially beautiful when colored with the Stampin’ Blend alcohol markers. Tulips are my favorite flowers and I love that they bloom in a variety of colors. The only bad thing, they don’t stay in bloom long.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Basic Black Cardstock- 5½ x 8½
Highland Heather Cardstock-3/8 x 4
Basic White Cardstock-3 x 4, ¾ x 3, 4 x 5¼
True Love Designer Series Paper-2 x 4, large floral images
Art Gallery Bundle
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing folder
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Paper Snips
Highland Heather Stampin’ Blend Markers
Old Olive Stampin’ Blend Markers
Memento Black Ink

Directions

Score the cardstock Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach piece of True Love DSP to the bottom of card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss 3 x 4 white panel with the Tasteful Textile embossing folder and adhere to the card front.
Attach strip of Highland Heather cardstock to card front to hide seam.
Color several large floral designs from the True Love DSP using Stampin’ Blend markers.
Fussy cut using Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips and attach to card front.
Stamp the greeting on ¾ x 3 white panel and crop using coordinating die.
Attach to lower portion of card front.
Add 4 x 5 ¼ white cardstock panel to inside and decorate

I hope you enjoy creating with this amazing black and white paper pack. It will be retiring at the end of the month, so if you want a pack, now is the time to place an online order. Don’t forget to use the host code: N26RAJBX

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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Make It Monday #11 Hey Chick Fun Fold

Fun Fold Cards, Make it Monday Videos / June 7, 2021 / Fun Fold Cards, Hey Birthday Chick, Hey Chick Bundle

It’s time again for another Make it Monday video. This week I am excited to share a variation on the basic Easel card. Last Monday I featured how to create a basic Easel card and a Square Easel card. CLICK HERE if you missed that post! To watch video click on the photo!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

Hey Chick Bundle-#158627 retiring end of June
Hey Birthday Chick Bundle $158631
Sailing Home Set (birds)
Crumb Cake Cardstock- 4¼ x 5½, ¾ x 5½ for fence stopper, 2 x 4 for sign and four sacks
Early Espresso Cardstock- 1 x 5 for fence
Basic White Cardstock-3½ x 4 (inside), two pcs. 2 x 2-3/8 (folded flaps), 3 x 4 for chick
Garden Green Cardstock-4¼ x 5½ for cornstalks
Early Espresso Cardstock-1 x 5½ for fence
Sponge Daubers
Balmy Blue Ink
Crumb Cake Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Watercolor Pencils or Stampin’ Blend Markers
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

Score the Crumb Cake cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Cut at 1½ to center score line on both sides of card front to create center flap.
Sponge Balmy Blue ink on 2×2-3/8 white panel to create a sky. Stamp birds from Sailing Home in Memento Black ink.
Stamp hatching egg and greeting in Memento Black ink on other 2x 2-3/8 white panel. Color with Stampin’ Blend markers or watercolor pencils.
Adhere white panels to folded crumb cake panels.
Attach 3½ x 4 white panel to inside of card. Glue crumb cake panels down so the middle panel is the only moving part.
Stamp tall chick on 3 x 4 x 2-3/8 white panel and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop out with coordinating dies. Color with Stampin’ Blend markers of watercolor pencils.
Crop several cornstalks with Garden Green cardstock and attach to card front.
With Crumb Cake cardstock, crop 4 sacks and one sign. Use sponge daubers to add Crumb Cake ink to the outside of all pieces. Attach sign to side Crumb Cake panel. Attach two sacks together using Stampin’ Dimensionals and attach to white card panel, see image above and/or video.
Attach sacks to white card panel as shown in image above and in video.
Stamp greeting in Memento black on sign and add to card front.
Crop the fence die two times with Early Espresso cardstock and attach to ¾ x 5½ strip of Crumb Cake cardstock, trim to fit fence. Attach to the bottom of the middle flap to create stopper.
CLICK HERE for video link or click on the image above.

I hope you have fun creating this fun fold card, a variation of the basic easel card and will join me again next week for another Make it Monday video.

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Until next time, be blessed, Renae

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