Taken, Blessed, Broken and Given-Sunday Wisdom

Get Well & Sympathy /

Today we are reminded once again of the great gift Jesus has given us in the Eucharist. When Christians gather to receive the Eucharist, we see Christ in everyone and how we are who we are, but we also hope to be more. We want to prepare our hearts to receive Jesus so that we can become His hands and feet, His eyes and ears and yes, His Most Sacred Heart, so we can be Christ to others.

The Lord has given us all plenty of opportunities to re-unite our hearts and will with His.  We are all called to experience God’s overwhelming love and mercy. Through His grace we are redeemed, worthy and loved. 

Yes, we are broken, but as Henri Nouwen writes, ”the words ‘taken’, ‘blessed’, ‘broken’, and ‘given’ summarize our lives as Christians because we are all called to become bread for the world, bread that is taken, blessed, broken and given.”

May the Lord be with all of you this day and strengthen each of you, today and always.

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

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Hey Chick Birthday Balloon!

Happy Birthday / / ,

Hey There Birthday Chick! Even if you are not a chick fan, these accessories are stinkin’ cute, don’t you think? The Hey Birthday Chick is in the new annual catalog, along with dies, but is not a bundle. The Hey Chick Bundle is only available this month.

  • Hey Chick #158627 $44
  • Hey Birthday Chick 158631 $43

I think I might be partial to the Hey Chick accessories…..what about you? Here is another card from my friend Cherie. I told you we had a fun weekend crafting. Now if only we did a little more crafting and a lot less talking, we would have gotten more than two cards done! LOL Oh well, after all crafting is 75% social. Right?

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Basic White Cardstock- 3 x 4
  • Real Red Cardstock- 2¾ x 2¾ ,1¼ x 2½
  • Hey Birthday Chick Bundle
  • Layering Circle Dies
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score the Daffodil Delight cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish.
  • Stamp the chick and balloon in Basic Gray ink on white cardstock and color with Watercolor pencils or Stampin’ Blend markers.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop the chick, balloon and the wire coop from Smoky Slate cardstock.
  • Crop a 2½ x 2½ Circle and Happy Birthday from Real Red cardstock.
  • Attach all to the card front as shown above.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

If you have enjoyed my friend Cherie’s chick cards, feel free to leave a comment. I will be sure to pass it along to her. Thanks! Perhaps when she visits again, I will have some more of her creations to share with you.

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

Hey Chick Bundle
158627 $44
Hey Birthday Chick Bundle
158631 $43
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
119683 $8.75
Real Red Cardstock
102482 $8.75
Smoky Slate Cardstock
131202 $8.75
Basic Gray Ink
149165 $7.50
Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Layering Circle Dies
151770 $35
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120

Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

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All Squared Away Birthday!

Happy Birthday / / ,

The All Squared Away Bundle is one of those stamp sets that can be used for any occasion. Today I chose the birthday theme. I love how the stamped background image looks like designer series paper, not to mention how perfectly these square fit together.

This card features four of the five new In-colors, Polished Pink, Soft Succulent, Pale Papaya and Fresh Freesia. Have fun creating!

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 (card base),2½ x 8½  
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (front panel), 4 x 5¼ (inside), 2½ x 8½
  • All Square Away Bundle
  • Tailored Tag Punch
  • Handsomely Suited Set
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Tasteful Textiles 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Fresh Freesia Ink
  • Pale Papaya Ink
  • Polished Pink Ink
  • Soft Succulent Ink
  • Stamparatus
  • Sponge Daubers
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card base.
  • Stamp the colored squares with In-colors on Basic White strip and cut into squares.
  • Use the dies and Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut square designs from the Basic Black Cardstock strip and attach to the colored squares.
  • Dry emboss one white panel with the Tasteful Textiles folder and attach to the front panel.  Adhere other white panel inside the card.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting from Handsomely Suited in Memento Black ink on small pc of white cardstock.  Crop with the Tailored Punch and attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals. Sponge edges in Memento Black ink with sponge daubers.
  • Decorate inside as desired.

I hope you have fun playing with these squares. The crafting possibilities are endless. Leave me a comment and let me know what you think of this bundle. You are always welcome to take a picture of your creations and send them to me at blessebycards@yahoo.com. I would love to share your creations on my blog.

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

All Squared Away Bundle
158382 $45
Handsomely Suited Bundle
156240 $47.50
Polished Pink Ink
155712 $7.50
Pale Papaya Ink
155670 $7.50
Soft Succulent Ink
155778 $7.50
Fresh Freesia Ink
155611 $7.50
Basic Black Cardstock
121045 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Tailored Tag Punch
145667 $18
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Add All to Cart
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4

Last Chance Products January to June Mini Catalog

Don’t forget many of the products in the January to June Mini Catalog will be retiring at the end of this month. Don’t miss out! CLICK HERE to download the list. Our June Host Code is: N26RAJBX

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Kangaroo and Company-Hello Baby!

Welcome Baby! / / ,

Celebrating a new baby is always a glorious event and this cute little kangaroo is the perfect set for todays “Hello Baby” card. This set is available for purchase from the January – June 2021 catalog through the end of this month. Don’t forget our host code: N26RAJBX

CLICK HERE to download the list of retiring items in the January – June mini catalog. You can also download a copy of the catalog-see side bar panel.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Real Red Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base),
  • Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (inside)
  • Blushing Bride Cardstock: 4 x 5¼, 1¼ x 1¼
  • Granny Apple Green Ink
  • Crumb Cake Cardstock-4 ¼ x 5½
  • Stitched Rectangle Dies
  • Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Kangaroo and Company Bundle
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Resin Hearts Embellishments-On Sale Now
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue
  • Stampin’ Dimensionals

Directions

  • Score Real Red cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card base.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Tasteful Textiles folder to dry emboss the 3 ¾ x 5 white panel and the Stitched Rectangles to crop a rectangle in Blushing Bride. 
  • Layer the white to the Blushing Bride and attach to the card front.
  • Stamp the Kangaroos in Memento Black on Crumb Cake cardstock and crop with coordinating dies.  Be sure to crop the small flap that allow the baby kangaroo to sit in the Mama’s pouch.
  • Adhere the Mama Kangaroo using Stampin’ Dimensionals and add the baby to the pouch.  When you crop the Mama Kangaroo, the small slit for the baby is automatically cut.  Add the baby in the pouch using the small flap die.
  • Adhere the brother or if you prefer sister kanga to the white panel.
  • Add Resin Hearts in Red and White to embellish card front.
  • Attach the 4 x 5¼ white cardstock panel to the inside and decorate as desired.

This sweet little kangaroo family is perfect for kids of all ages and adults too! I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful. Have fun crafting.

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

Kangaroo and Company Bundle
156269 $36.75
Stitched Rectangle Dies
151820 $35
Tasteful Textiles Folder
152718 $9
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Real Red Ink
147084 $7.50
Real Red Cardstock
102482 $8.75
Crumb Cake Cardstock
120953 $8.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6
Blushing Bride Cardstock
131198 $8.75
Stampin’ Dimensionals
104430 $4
Add All to Cart
Resin Hearts
154578 $7 Sale $3.50

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Art Gallery-Thinking of You Flowers

Flowers-Birds-Butterflies-Nature, Thinking of You / / ,

If you are like me then you love looking at the catalog for all the amazing card designs. Today my card, created with my crafting friend this past weekend, was CASED from the January – June catalog. If you are not familiar with the term CASE, it is what we crafters lovingly refer to as Copy And Share Everything.

While this card was not copied exactly, it is close. We used the Art Gallery Bundle. See if you can spot the difference.

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), 1×3, 4¼ x 5
  • Highland Heather Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
  • Highland Heather Ink
  • Gorgeous Grape Ink
  • Granny Apple Green Ink
  • Art Gallery Bundle
  • Parisian Flourish 3-D Embossing Folder
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive or Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼.  Fold & burnish to create card base.
  • Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss the Highland Heather cardstock using the Parisian Flourish folder and attach to card front.
  • On the larger white panel stamp the floral images in Highland Heather, Gorgeous Grape and Granny Apple Green and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut out images with coordinating dies.
  • Layer the images along the right side of the card front.
  • Stamp the greeting in Gorgeous Grape ink on small white panel and cut out with die from bundle. Layer greeting across the floral images as shown.

I think the designers at Stampin’ Up! are amazingly talented, so of course I don’t have any problem copying them. After all the highest compliment is when someone copies your crafting right? When copying, always give credit where credit is due. Happy Crafting and Happy Casing!

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

Art Gallery Bundle
156227 $50.25
Parisian Flourish Folder
151474 $10
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Highland Heather Ink
147103 $7.50
Highland Heather Cardstock
146986 $8.75
Granny Apple Green Ink
147095 $7.50
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Gorgeous Grape Ink
147099 $7.50
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Liquid Glue
110755 $4
Add All to Cart


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Hey There Birthday Chick!

Just Because Cards / / ,

Our card today was created by a dear friend of mine, Cherie Masters. Cherie came to visit last weekend and we had a great time crafting together. Crafting with friends is the best, right?

I am very thankful for my friend Cherie and am excited to share her sweet Hey Chick card with you today.

As you may recall, the Hey Chick set was part of Sale-A-Bration a few years ago, and now it is back for a limited time and I am happy to say, with adorable coordinating dies. You can purchase this sweet bundle and the Hey Birthday Chick Bundle right now through June 30th. Hey Chick Bundle # 158327 $44 Hey Birthday Chick Bundle #158631 $43

Don’t forget to use our new host code: N26RAJBX

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Garden Green Cardstock-5½ x 8½ (card base), 3¼ x 5  
  • Daffodil Delight Cardstock-4 x 5¼, 2½ x 2½
  • Basic White Cardstock-3¾ x 5, 2½ x 2½  
  • Smoky Slate Cardstock- 2 x 4
  • Soft Suede Cardstock-1½ x 2½, 1 x 4¼
  • Memento Black Ink
  • Watercolor Pencils
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive/Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score Garden Green cardstock panel in landscape position at 4 ¼. Fold and burnish.
  • Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Hey Chick bundle to cut accessories from colored cardstock shown above.
  • Stamp greetings on the post signs.
  • Stamp Chick on white cardstock square in memento black ink and color with pencils.
  • Use the green colored pencils to create a grassy area and assemble card as pictured above.
  • Stamp greeting on 4 x 5 ¼ basic white panel and attach to the inside of card.  Stamp a little egg and add some dimension of color with the gray colored pencil.

I hope you enjoyed my friend’s card. Feel free to leave a comment. I always love getting feedback!

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

Hey Chick Bundle
158627 $44
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss
149653 $120
Garden Green Cardstock
102584 $8.75
Soft Suede Cardstock
115318 $8.75
Daffodil Delight Cardstock
119683 $8.75

Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Memento Black Ink
132708 $6

Watercolor Pencils
141709 $16
Smoky Slate Cardstock
131202 $8.75
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Add All to Cart
Hey Birthday Chick Bundle
158631 $43

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Make It Monday #10-Easel Card!

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Today’s Make it Monday video is all about creating a basic easel card. Click image below to watch the video or visit my YouTube channel. Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you won’t miss the next Make it Monday video.

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies for Thinking of You Card

  • Basic White Cardstock-4¼ x 11, score in landscape position at 2¾ & 5½, 1¼ x 3¼, 1¾ x2¾
  • Basic Black Cardstock- 4¼ x 5½,1¾ x 4¼ (two pieces)
  • So Saffron Cardstock-4 x 5¼
  • Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder
  • True Love DSP-2¾ x 4, & single flower
  • Stampin’ Blend Marker Combos- So Saffron and Old Olive
  • Tombow Liquid Glue
  • Happy Thought Stamp Set
  • Positive Thoughts Stamp Set
  • Color and Contour Scallop Dies

Directions

  • Score the large white cardstock panel in landscape position at 2 ¾ and 5½.
  • Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss the So Saffron panel with Tasteful Textile embossing folder and attach to the basic black panel.
  • Color the True Love DSP using the Stampin’ Blend markers and attach to the lower portion of So Saffron card panel.
  • Stamp Thinking of You from Happy Thoughts and punch out with the Everyday Label punch. Attach to So Saffron panel.
  • Color the single flower using Stampin’ Blend markers and attach to front.
  • Attach card panel to the front fold of the card base, see video white.
  • Create easel stopper using Basic Black and So Saffron cardstock, see video for instructions.

Supplies for Father’s Day Card

  • Basic White Cardstock-3 ¾ x 3 ¾ two pieces, 1 x 2½, (greeting), 1 x 4½ (tie)  
  • Blackberry Bliss Cardstock- 4 ¼ x 8 (card base), 4 x 4, 1½ 4¼, 1-1/8 x 2-5/8  
  • Pear Pizzazz Cardstock- 1¾ x 2 (pocket),1¼  x 4 ¼ Folder
  • Blackberry Bliss Ink
  • Pear Pizzazz Ink
  • Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
  • Handsomely Suited Bundle
  • Tombow Liquid Glue

Directions

  • Score the Blackberry Bliss cardstock panel in landscape position at 4 1/4 & 2 -1/8
  • Use Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to cut out pocket from Pear Pizzazz cardtstock.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting on pocket in Blackberry Bliss ink and Happy Father’s Day on white cardstock panel.
  • Stamp the tie in Pear Pizzazz ink and crop with die from bundle and attach to white card panel. Add to small flap of card base (see video instructions).
  • Attach the layers of Blackberry Bliss and Pear Pizzazz to create stopper. (see video instructions)
  •  Add greeting.

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

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Happy Blessed Trinity Sunday-Sunday Wisdom!

Sunday Wisdom /

Praise God for our baptism in the Triune God! It is true we are all baptized in the Trinity and in doing so we not only commit ourselves to Jesus , but we allow Him to wash away our sins. 

The sign of the cross can be a simple prayer. When my children were little and when I taught school, I thought it was an important reminder to say this simple prayer whenever we make the sign of the cross.

In the name of the Father, who created me…..and of the Son, who saved me…..and in the Holy Spirit who guides me.

Today on Trinity Sunday, let the sign of the Cross and this outward sign of God’s love fill you with hope. As an adopted child of God, you are a member of the body of Christ and you are loved! You are a temple of the Holy Spirit, so trust in His love and guidance.

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

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A Tasteful Touches Thank You!

Thank You / / ,

Today’s card features a faithful set from last year’s catalog that carried over to the 2021-2022 annual catalog, Tasteful Touches. You will find it and several card ideas on page 111. I love how these feathers look like they are 3-dimensional. Place a minimum $25 order this month and use the current host code: AUNW3AKX to received a PDF tutorial for the four card project from our May Virtual Stamp Camp. Have fun crafting!

Cutting Measurements

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

Supplies

  • Basic Gray Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
  • Soft Sea Foam Cardstock- 3 x 5½
  • Basic White Cardstock-2-5/8 x 5½, 4x 5¼
  • Tasteful Touches Stamp Set
  • Soft Sea Foam Ink
  • Basic Gray Ink
  • Sponges/Blending Brushes
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score the Basic Gray cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
  • Layer the Soft Sea Foam panel across the middle of the card front.
  • Use a rectangle template to sponge Soft Sea Foam ink with a sponge or blending brush to the white panel.
  • Stamp the feather in Basic Gray ink over each rectangle and layer to the Soft Sea Foam panel.
  • Use the Stamparatus to add the thank you greeting from Beauty of Friendship in Basic Gray ink.
  • Add 4 x 5 ¼ white panel to inside and decorate the inside as desired.

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

Tasteful Touches
152562 $23
Basic Gray Ink
149165 $7.50
Basic Gray Cardstock
121044 $8.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Soft Sea Foam Ink
147102 $7.50
Soft Sea Foam Cardstock
146988 $8.75
Blending Brushes
153611 $12
Sponge Daubers
133773 $5
Beauty of Friendship Bundle
155834 $52
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
152813 $8
Add All to Cart

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Hello Vine Design

Just Because Cards /

I am excited to share with you another card that features the same three In-Colors as my Wednesday post. It is a super simple card that uses minimal supplies, just paper, ink and stamps. The star of the show is the Vine Design stamp set. I hope it inspires you to create something simple 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),
  • Vine Design Bundle
  • Stamparatus
  • Soft Succulent Ink
  • Fresh Freesia Ink
  • Pale Papaya Ink
  • Stampin’ Seal Adhesive

Directions

  • Score the Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
  • Use the Stamparatus to stamp images and greeting from the Vine Design Stamp Set.
  • Add accessories and you have a quick and easy card.
  • Decorate the inside as desired.

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

Vine Design Bundle
156266 $55.75
Basic White Cardstock
159276 $9.75
Soft Succulent Ink
155778 $7.50
Fresh Freesia Ink
155611 $7.50
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Pale Papaya Ink
155670 $7.50

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