Recently a good friend moved from St. Louis to Utah. She has enjoying her new home with a mountain view, but sadly this past week had to have surgery. She was not feeling well and turns out she needed to have her appendix out.
Those of you who attend my Stamp Camp classes my know her and I knew you would want to know so you could send some healing hugs her way.
Todays card is the one I sent her in the mail! Perhaps you have a friend in need of a healing card.
Cutting Measurements
All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side
Supplies
Back on Your Feet Stamp Set
Soft Suede Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends
Soft Suede Stampin’ Blends
Soft Suede Ink
Directions
Score the Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Stamp the giraffe in Soft Suede ink on the white cardstock panel and color with Stampin’ Blends.
Layer the white panel to the Soft Suede cardstock and attach to card front.
Stamp the greetings inside using Soft Suede ink.
This is a fun card that is sure to make a bad day turn out better. The greetings are so clever. A card like this is guaranteed to make big and little kids smile. You have to admit these animals are pretty adorable.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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Today’s card features three of the new In-Colors, Fresh Freesia, Soft Succulent and Pale Papaya. The Pretty Perennials stamp set is perfect for showcasing many of our Stampin’ Up! colors. I love this set because sometimes you just need a little happy.
I will be very sad to see it retire at the end of June, but there is still time for you to add it to your list. Don’t you just love how the Stamparatus makes crisp, dark images?
Cutting Measurements
All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side
Supplies
Pretty Perennials Stamp Set
Fresh Freesia Cardstock
Basic Black Cardstock
Basic White Cardstock
Fresh Freesia Ink
Pale Papaya Ink
Soft Succulent Ink
Memento Black Ink
Directions
Score the Basic White cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Layer the Fresh Freesia panel to the Basic Black panel and attach to card front.
On the 3½ x 4¾ panel of Basic White cardstock, stamp the flower image using Fresh Freesia ink, the berry image in Pale Papaya and the stems in Soft Succulent.
Stamp the inside image for the flower in Memento Black and add a few extra as desired.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp “Happy” in Memento Black ink.
Layer the white cardstock panel to the card front.
Decorate the inside as desired.
This is a fun and very simple card that is sure to put a little happy in someone’s day. If creating beautiful things makes you happy, I would love to have you join my team of creative stampers. See amazing starter kit offer at the end of this post.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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Last week I hosted a Stamp Camp class in my home and for one of the projects we used the new Simply Elegant Designer Series paper. The silver, gold and copper metallic tones really does create a simply elegant look.
Of course I could not bring myself to throw away my left over scraps, so I decided to create today’s card. Enjoy!
Cutting Measurements
All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side
Supplies
Smoky Slate Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base),1 x 3 (greeting)
Simply Elegant DSP – three pieces 1 x 2
Cajun Craze Cardstock- 3 ¾ x 5, three pieces: 1-1/8 x2-1/8
Basic Black Cardstock- 3½ x 4¾
Many Message Bundle
Stamparatus
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Linen Thread
Directions
Score the Smoky Slate cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Layer the Basic Black panel onto Cajun Craze panel-do not attach to card front yet.
Layer DSP on Cajun Craze rectangles and attach to Basic Black panel with Stampin’ Seal adhesive as shown in image.
Wrap Linen Thread around the Cajun Craze and Black layered panel and tie a knot. Layer to card front.
Use the Stamparatus and stamp the Many Messages greeting in Memento Black ink.
Cut out messages with the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the coordinating die.
Attach greeting to the front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel inside and decorate as desired.
I hope you will take a second look at the scraps in your stash and create something beautiful to share!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Happy Monday, it is time for another Make it Monday Tutorial and this week I am excited to share the Dutch Door Fold card with you. I love being a part of a creative group of fellow demonstrators because crafting with others is not only inspiring, but fun!
If you want to be part of my team, now is a great time to sign up and save! See the limited time special at the end of this post.
The inspiration for today’s cards came from one of my uplines Mary Fish at Stampinpretty.com. Thanks Mary! To view the Dutch Door Fold video, just click the photo below or log onto my YouTube Channel. Renae Novak-YouTube
Supplies
Bermuda Bay- 5½ x 8½ (card base),2 ¾x 4¼ (leftover piece from Dutch Door cut)
Ice Cream Corner DSP – two pieced cut at 2½ x 4
Basic White Cardstock- 1 x 2, 4 x 5 ¼
Sweet Ice Cream Set
Stamparatus
Paper Trimmer
Bermuda Bay Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Directions
Click on the image above for video instructions! Thanks for watching! Feel free to leave me a comment!
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Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Today we celebrate Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit. We can find consolation in the life of Jesus and how he always brings peace and reconciliation.
So let’s meditate a bit on peace. What is peace? Where is there a lack of peace in my life?
The gift of the Holy Spirit brings us ever closer to the Lord. So when it comes to inner peace we need to ask ourselves, “Do I allow God to move in me so that I can offer the gift of peace to others.”
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Here is another card design using the Simply Succulent Bundle and the Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper pack. The florals are colored with watercolor pencils and blender pens.
The Simply Succulent Bundle is available now through June as a bundle, so you save 10%. Gotta love that savings!
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) Bloom Where You’re Planted DSP – 4 x 4 cut in half diagonally Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (outside), 4 x 5¼ (inside) Smoky Slate Cardstock – 2 x 2 Simply Succulents Bundle Memento Black Ink Stamparatus Watercolor pencils Blender Pens Stampin’ Seal Adhesive Stampin’ Dimensionals
Directions
Score the Basic Gray cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach one piece of DSP diagonal to the Basic White panel and then attach to the card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Simply Succulents Bundle to crop the planter and the succulents.
Apply color using watercolor pencils and blend with the blender pens.
Attach the planter container to the card front. Now attach the succulents using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting in Memento Black ink.
Add 4 x 5¼ white panel inside and decorate as desired.
I hope you enjoyed this card design! Feel free to comment as I always love hearing from you!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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The Simply Elegant Designer Series paper pack truly is elegant and I created this card for a friend of mine who will be ordained a priest in a few weeks. It is simple and yet elegant, gee I wonder who named this paper pack.
I used Smoky Slate and Cajun Craze cardstock. It is amazing how the Smoky Slate takes on a silver hue and the Cajun Craze a copper hue when combined with this extraordinary paper. I will definitely be adding another pack to my next order.
If you would like to order our host code for this month is: AUNW3AKX See the end of this post for supplies used to create today’s card.
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), 3¼ x 4¼, 2 x 2
Simply Elegant DSP – 3 x 4
Smoky Slate Cardstock-3-1/8 x 4-1/8, 2 x 2
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Cajun Craze Cardstock – 3½ x 4½
Garden Wishes Stamp Set
Double Oval Punch
Stamparatus
Memento Black Ink
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Directions
Score the Basic Black cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Attach 3 x 4 piece of DSP to the Smoky Slate panel. Layer the Smoky Slate to the Basic Black and then to the Cajun Craze panel.
Attach to the center of card front.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp greeting in Memento Black ink on 2×2 square of Smoky Slate and crop using the Double oval punch.
Punch a scalloped oval from Basic Black using the same punch and attach greeting.
Use Stampin’ Dimensionals to add greeting to card front.
Add 4 x 5 ¼ white panel to inside and decorate as desired.
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Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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Today in the greenhouse we have some potted plants from the Simply Succulents Bundle and a splash of the Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper.
I don’t know about you, but I seem to be always in need of a simple thank you card. Receiving a hand-crafted card is a true treasure and a great way to spread a little joy.
I love all the colors in this designer series paper and with a little fussy cutting, I dressed up the inside of my card. I don’t love fussy cutting things, but the Stampin’ Up! Paper Snips sure does make the job easier. It is all about the right tools, right? Or should I say toys! LOL
Cutting Measurements
All Measurement=inches CS=Cardstock DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side
Supplies
Cinnamon Cider Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base)
Smoky Slate Cardstock-2×2
Basic White Cardstock- 4 x 5¼ (outside), 4 x 5¼ (inside) #159276
Garden Green Cardstock-2¾ x 5½
Pear Pizzazz Cardstock- 2½ x 2¾
Bloom Where You’re Planted Designer Series Paper
Simply Succulents Bundle
Memento Black Ink # 132708
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine #149653
Paper Snips #103579
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Tombow Liquid Glue
Directions
Score the Cinnamon Cider cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish.
Cut a 4×4 piece of DSP and then cut it on the diagonal, creating two equal pieces.
Attach one piece to the Basic White panel and then attach to the card front.
Use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and the Simply Succulents Bundle to crop the planter and the greenery. Attach the greenery to the planter using liquid glue.
Now attach the plants to the card front.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the greeting in Memento Black Ink.
Use the Paper Snips to fussy cut one of the plants from the paper.
Use the Stamparatus to add the inside greeting and attach the potted plant on the lower right corner and adhere to the inside.
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
Welcome to InKing Royalty’s May 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 are centered around Travel & Transportation, so prepare yourself for a fun journey. 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 end of this post.
I love participating in blog hops with my fellow team members because they are all so talented and each month I am excited to see something new. This month’s theme is travel and transportation and my card today is a relaxing scene, traveling on a quite lake or if you think bigger an ocean.
I would love to spend the day and even a night or two on a quite boat, swimming by day and enjoying a glass of wine in the evening while watching the sun set. I do love the sound of the ocean, but since my dream includes swimming during the day, I think I will stick to a lake and leave the sharks for those more adventurous.
Supplies
Night of Navy Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ ( card base)
Real Red Cardstock- 4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- 3¾ x 5 (front), 4 x 5¼ (inside),2×3
Crumb Cake Cardstock- 2×2
Sailing Home Stamp Set
Smooth Sailing Dies
Colored Pencils, Real Red-Cajun Craze
Bumblebee, Balmy Blue, Misty Moonlight and Memento Black Ink
Blending Brushes/Sponges or Daubers
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Directions
Score Night of Navy cardstock in landscape position at 4 ¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
On the 3 ¾ x 5 white panel use Stampin’ sponges, daubers or blending brushes to create water scene. I used Balmy Blue and Bumblebee for the sky and Balmy Blue and Misty Moonlight for the water.
Stamp the boat in Memento Black ink on white cardstock and use colored pencils or Stampin’ Blend markers to color the boat. Crop boat using the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine and coordinating dies. Attach the boat to the card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp the greeting and the birds in Memento Black ink and attach the water scene to the Real Red cardstock panel. Attach panel to the card front.
Create another water scene on the 4 x 5 ¼ white panel for the inside. Crop ship’s wheel with Crumb Cake cardstock and attach to inside panel.
Thank you for stopping by today. I hope you’ll hop along to the next stop on the blog hop, Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>Julie DiMatteo at The Paper Pixie . There’s lots of inspiration to be found in this group – and you don’t want to miss it!
Join me every Monday for a Make it Monday video tutorial. Click here if you missed this weeks DIY Gift Bag tutorial! Happy crafting!
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
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Sometimes you just need a manly birthday card and the Handsomely Suited Bundle is perfect for creating a variety of cards for him. It is featured as a bundle in the January – June. Did you know that means you can save 10%? This amazing set is in the new catalog, but not offered as a bundle, so if you want to save, now is the time.
I love the Smoky Slate and Merry Merlot color combo! Very manly! Don’t you agree? Just a simple sentiment on the inside from the In Bloom stamp set. As mentioned in a previous post, I altered the Happy Birthday You Really Are The Best stamp, but cutting it in half.
All Measurement=inches DSP=Designer Series Paper Landscape Position=Long side Portrait Position=short side
Supplies
Merry Merlot Cardstock- 5½ x 8½ (card base) 1¾ x 4
Smoky Slate-4 x 5¼
Basic White Cardstock- 2 x 2½, 5½ x 6, 4 x 5¼ (inside)
Handsomely Suited Bundle
Tasteful Textile 3-D Embossing Folder
Tailored Tag Punch
Night of Navy, Smoky Slate and Merry Merlot Ink
Stampin’ Cut and Emboss Machine
Stampin’ Seal Adhesive
Stampin’ Dimensionals
Directions
Score Merry Merlot cardstock in landscape position at 4¼. Fold & burnish to create card base.
Attach the strip of Merry Merlot cardstock to the Smoky Slate panel and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to dry emboss them with the Tasteful Textile folder and attach to the card front.
Stamp the tie images in Merry Merlot, Night of Navy and Smoky Slate and use the Stampin’ Cut and Emboss machine to crop them out. Attach to the card front as shown.
Stamp the greeting and punch out using the Tailored Tag punch. Attach to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Stamp greeting for inside on 4 x 5¼ white panel and attach inside
Thanks for stopping by! Until next time, be blessed, Renae
