Easter Message by Stampin'Up!

Easter Blessings my dear friends,

These year is going way too fast. I am so sure Passion week was placed right now for us to intentionally slow down and remember. 
Take 5 minutes, 10 minutes, whatever possible and pause to reflect today.

Remember what truly matters. That everything is about Jesus and we can live at peace. He holds us, He sustains us, He cares. 

We serve such a beautiful gentle God. Jesus is the reason we can now fellowship with our amazing Creator in such an intimate way.

I am delighting in making and sharing cards this week to celebrate His life, death and resurrection.

Problem: I DO NOT LIKE TO COLOR
Yes, that is a fact. I do love COLOR. But coloring sometimes takes too long. So for these Easter cards I did something different. 
The Easter Message stamp set is one of my favorites in the Occasions catalog. It will retire from SU coming May 31st but NOT from my collection. 

Knowing Christ changed the trajectory of my life. 

Solution: Add color with stamps
Here is what I did, I used my Gorgeous Grunge stamp set (which is sadly retiring too) to "color" my images and bring some LIFE to my card. 

I made a short video for you to try this technique.  Watch below! 

(tomorrow I will post the other cards with a tutorial)

I so hope you try this!

*If this post is a blessing to you, could you leave me a comment below. It helps my blog ratings, encourages me and lets me know you liked it! Oh and if you try it shoot me a picture! :)

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Below all the products I used in this post. Give it a try!

Easter Message Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142987]	Gorgeous Grunge Clear Stamp Set [130517]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]
Pool Party 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [122924]	Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad [126982]	Dapper Denim 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141414]
Dapper Denim Classic Stampin' Pad [141394]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]	Clear Block D [118485]

Passion Week Cards: a Cross Thinlit?

Well, you got me!

Stampin'Up! does not sale a cross thinlit. 
Sooo, I designed a cross from the ones I already have.

Check it out!
*The Stylish Stems Framelits will be retiring May 31st. I love this floral cut. Is on discount for only $23.10 (it was $33!)

When I think about Easter, I think of celebrating. 

He rose again, what great hope this gives me!

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." John 16:33

Amazing Words by Jesus Himself to REMEMBER!

These cards are simple. 

The gospel is simple, I LOVE being reminded of that. 

We don't always make things simple but God does! 

Here are the thinlits/framelits I used. 

Remember theseee? 

*The background stamp is called Hardwood (not Woodgrain :)

Have a Beautiful Easter! 

Come back for more Easter Celebration Card ideas this week!

Stampin'Up announced all the products they will be retiring coming May 31st. Many stamp sets, ALL Project Life sets, ALL 2015-2017 In-Colors, most embellishments and ribbons are on the Goodbye list till supplies last. Many are on discounts to up to 50% off.  See them all here in my store (with pictures) or print the retiring list here!

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Lewisburg, PA (hablo Español)

I used all these products on this post :)

So In Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143216]	Hardwood Wood-Mount Stamp Set [133032]	Birthday Bright Photopolymer Stamp Set [142835]
Project Life Moments Like These Photopolymer Stamp Set [138740]	Big Shot [143263]	Stylish Stems Framelits Dies [142750]
Mini Treat Bag Thinlits Dies [137547]	Hearth & Home Thinlits Dies [139666]	Bunch Of Banners Framelits Dies [141488]
Duet Banner Punch [141483]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Crumb Cake 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [120953]
Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad [126974]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]
Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115316]	Rich Razzlebberry Classic Stampin' Pad [126950]	Rhinestone Basic Jewels Embellishments [119246]

Make it Simple: Dragonfly Details by Stampin'Up!

I CASE a card today!

I found this card in my stash that I don't think I EVER posted and decided to try to Case (Copy All Share Everything) it with the Dragonfly Details Thinlits. 

Which one you like the most? Eek!

For the center of the flower I cut a 3/4" x 5 1/2" strip of card stock and cut with the fringe scissors.

Today is the LAST DAY of Sale-a-bration! 

Don't miss the opportunity to get FREE products today! 

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use March hostess code 4T2HKHBW

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Lewisburg, PA (hablo Español)

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Materials used I this post

Big Shot [143263]	Detailed Dragonfly Thinlits Dies [142749]	Butterflies Thinlits Dies [137360]
Falling Petals Textured Impressions Embossing Folder [142761]	Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894]	Flower Shop Clear Stamp Set [130942]
Sassy Salutations Clear Stamp Set [126707]	Vellum 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101856]	Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]
Smoky Slate 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [131202]	Peekaboo Peach 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141417]	Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [115316]
Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]	Rich Razzleberry Ombre Stampin’ Pad [141609]
Pansy Punch [130698]	Fringe Scissors [133325]	Frosted Sequins [135835]