Stamp a Blessing: May 2023

Every Monday I enjoy bringing ideas during my favorite platforms with Simple Stamping Kits. This week I displayed the beautiful May 2023 Paper Pumpkin Exploring In Colors in my Youtube Channel Stamp a Blessing

BIBLE BOOKMARKS AND A FUN FOLD!

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On last week's tutorial I shared more ideas with this wonderful kit. Blogpost here!

Project 1: Create some Bible Bookmarks

To create these I used the wonderful card bases that came in the EXPLORING IN COLORS PAPER PUMPKIN KITS. Since they have a design in the front and back we were able to cut 4 strips of 2" x 5 1/2" to create bookmarks. I used some of my Tag topper punches from Stampin'Up! and proceeded to embellish with the In Colors 2023-2025 Designer Series Paper, the Petal Park Stamp set and punch and some cute dies. Check all materials below ir use what you have! The sentiments came from my favorite "Courage & Faith" stamp set.

Project 2: Make a Corner Fold Card!

A while ago I shared this fold (here and here) and I realized it goes so great with these card bases. They have a cute design in the front and back.

All you need is a strip of 1" x 5 1/2" scored in the center at 1/2".

Score your card base at 2 1/8", 4 1/4" and 6 3/8" (or 2 1/8" scoring from the other side) Fold and adhere as shown below or in my tutorial.

I love how these cards stand to reming your loved ones His love and blessings! They may be placed in a mantle, table or desk!

An Invitation:

If you need a bit of accountability and an inspiring group of ladies who will cheer you up while respecting your privacy and life join my Paper Pumpkin Peeps. What an excellent group of crafters the Lord Jesus has given me. They inspire me to finish my kits and enjoy the process. All my subscribers and Blessed Stampers Team members are invited to craft together in Zoom every second Thursday of the month from 7-9PM Eastern Time. Hope you can join my peeps and start doing some simple and beautiful projects together! Subscribe here to receive an invite!

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Refills are usually available the Monday after the 20th.

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EXPLORING IN COLOR PAPER PUMPKIN REFILL | ITEM 163160 | $11.50

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A Word of Life.

Praise counteracts frustration.

As I prayed and shared some frustrations with the Lord He was so faithful to remind me there is no frustration in heaven. Has this ever occurred to you?

There is no frustration in heaven. There is joy, there is victory, there is peace. But no frustration nor confusion. He then encouraged me through His Word in Psalm 100:4 to praise. "Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise."

What is frustrating you? Make a choice today to praise His Name. Praise and frustration do NOT happen together. Give it a try. He inhabits the praises of His people. He has victory in store for you. Simply humble before Jesus, He will do the rest.

In my streaming I brought a word on Psalm 100 that blessed me greatly. I hope this passage lifts you up as well.

Materials I used for my projects

Courage & Faith Cling Stamp Set (English)	Exploring In Color Cards & Envelopes	Basic White 8 1/2" X 11" Cardstock
2023–2025 In Color 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper	Moody Mauve Classic Stampin' Pad	Mossy Meadow Classic Stampin' Pad
Smoky Slate Classic Stampin' Pad	2023–2025 In Color™ Dots	Radiating Stitches Dies
Scalloped Contours Dies	Tailor Made Tags Dies	1-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription
3-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription	6-Month Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription	One year Prepaid Paper Pumpkin Subscription