Scrap It Up! Day #3

First let me say that I have been having so much fun with this new challenge I gave myself and at the same time I'm using up stuff that is just sitting in a box.  I've really got so many cards done up now that I think I should share more than one today.  Here goes..........

 This one started from the leftover pieces of Watercolor DSP.  I just can't bring myself to throw away even the tiniest scraps of DSP.  I used the Hearts a Flutter Framelits to cut the DSP.  I've had these framelits for awhile, but haven't used them very much.  The butterflies were punched out from scrap pieces with the smaller butterflies being attached with dimensionals.  And what is a butterfly without some bling.  I added rhinestones to their little bodies.  The "thx" comes from the Circle Card Thinlets.  Ran the Pool Party piece through the Big Shot using the Woodgrain Embossing Folder.  A pretty simple card, but look at all the pieces I used up.

This is just cool card, I think.  The Peachy Keen stamp set is so cool to begin with the and I love the Retro Fresh DSP.  The polka dot pieces are from the 2013-2015 In Color DSP stack.  Again these are all miss matched pieces, but they came together to make this neat card.

Just for fun I want to share a card I made quite awhile ago and just hadn't shard.  It too uses the Peachy Keen stamp set.

I think this would make a good masculine card.  The Gold Foil paper really makes this card pop.

Thanks for stopping by and feel free to leave a comment if you see something you like or have a question about anything.

Blessings,
Renee

Scrap It Up! Day 1

Did you notice the new look to the blog?  Not exactly how I'd like it, but it will do for now until I get time to work on it again.  As promised I'm bringing you Day 1 of what I'm calling Scrap It Up!  Here is the box that I'm working from.

This is actually one of the boxes that I'm starting with.  I'm starting with it because it is the biggest one.  I'm looking through the box and finding something that I've punched, stamped or cut out and I just can't bring myself to throw it away because I'm sure there is something that can be done with it.

 

This is the first card I'd like to share.

 

This card started with the Hello Friend piece that had been stamped crooked on a piece of Tangerine Tango.  I used a banner from the the Thinlets Circle Card Die to cut it out straight.  The Hello Friend is from the stamp set Peachy Keen.  I love the stamp set that I used for the focal point on this card.  It's from Timeless Talk.  It is one of the first sets I purchased after the new catalog came out.  This was stamped on a scrap as well.  The Pool Party piece is a piece of Core'dinations cardstock that was leftover from a make and take.  I ran it through the Alphabet Press embossing folder and used a sanding block to give it that aged looked.  I love the color combo on this card...Tangerine Tango, Pool Party and Early Espresso.  The ribbon is Pumpkin Pie, but it cooridnates so well.

 

I hope I've inspired you to look at your scrap pile a little different.  Tune in tomorrow for another Scrap It Up! project.

 

Blessings,

Renee

Have a Little Heart

Once again it's been a cold week here in the Thumb of Michigan and we have more snow on the way for the weekend and the potential for even more next week.  Will this winter ever end?  It puts such a damper on getting out, but one good thing is when you are home you can always hit the stamp room.  If it's not too cold that is. ;)  Since my room is in the basement sometimes it has just been plain to cold even with running the heater.

It seems that Sale-a-bration is off to a slow start for me and most of it is due to the weather, but I've got something to show you using SAB goodies.

 

I got the great idea for this candy heart from a sweet demo by the name of Brenda Quintana.  I'm not sure if I told you all, but when I was at convention I got to meet Brenda and in fact we sat next to her in opening session.  It was a real treat to meet her since I only had known her from online.  She is just as sweet in person.  She in fact gave me one of her butterfly kiss treats.

 

Here I've used the new set Banner Blast to decorate the heart and I didn't have to cut these banners out.  I used the new Banner punch so it was quick and easy.  You can choose one of these items for FREE with a $50 order right now.  Place a $100 order and you can get both.  How exciting huh?  And don't forget if you host a party (in-home or book or even an individual order) and you have sales of $300 or more you get an additional $30 in hostess benefits.  WOO HOO!!!  It's a great time to host.  Just contact me and I'll get you all set up and on your way to earning not only the already great hostess benefits, but an additional $30 as well. 

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

Renee

Thinlits Butterflies

Sorry I've been missing in action.  Lots going on some real emotional days.  If you read my last post you know that I had a dear friend pass away last week and it hit me pretty hard.  He had been fighting cancer for over a year and a half and his sweet wife shared every step of the way with their carepage...the good, the bad and the ugly.  So many friends, family and the community at large shared in their journey and it's a great loss for all that knew him.  Eric was adament that you should find joy in every day and live life to the fullest and that is what I'm going to strive to do.

So here is what I've got for ya today. Another Thinlits Label card.  You can find the info on these awesome dies here:  http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/thinlits_flyer_demo_7.17.13_US.pdf

Here is a video to show you how they work. 
http://youtu.be/CwdGSYeIn44


  Here is the front of my card:

Here is the inside of my card:

The colors are Strawberry Slush and Bermuda Bay.  This cute little butterfly set...Papillon Potpourri can be purchased with the cooridnating Bitty Butterfly Punch for 15% off this month.  You can check out the details here:  http://www.stampinup.com/us/documents/Flyer_ButterflyBundle_Demo_8.29-9.30.2013_US.pdf

 

There is also a matching punch (separate purchase) that will punch out the larger butterfly.  Elegant Butterfly 127526 $15.95.

 

Blessings,

Renee

RIP my friend

As I had said the other day I've been busy getting ready for our garage sale that we had this past weekend so I haven't had a lot of time to stamp. I had intended to get something posted early Thursday morning, but I received some very sad news that morning. My dear childhood/high school friend passed away after putting up a very tough fight against Multiple Myeloma for the last year and a half. I've known Eric since I was 5 years old. His wife is also one of my dear sweet friends whom I'm known for over 30 years. My heart is breaking, but I know he is finally at real rest and that the angels who have surrounded him on this journey are now with him in heaven. RIP my dear friend Eric. You will be missed by so many, but I hope you now know  the mighty impact you have had on our lives and the lives of our community. Deb you have shared so freely every step of your journey and have changed many lives because of your willingness to share. May I never take one day for granted and may you, Eric and your love for one another continue to influence marriages for a long time. Love doesn't come along like that every day. I love you both my friends. See you on the other side one day Eric. Deb, I'm always here for you. May love and peace surround you and Karlee and all your families in the most difficult days ahead. This song is in tribute to you all.

http://youtu.be/vTnWFT3DvVA

Blessings my stampin' friends and as Eric would say…. Live Life to the Fullest!

Renee

 PS This was to be posted the other day, but I was having internet problems.  I will be back with regular postings starting tomorrow.

Hot, Busy Day

I worked all day working on setting up a garage sale that we are having later this week.  Of course we haven't had much of a summer as far as warm weather until now.  Isn't that the way it goes?  We have tons of stuff from my family, my sisters and my parents.  I mean a lot of stuff.  Hoping to sell a lot.

When I got home though I did finish a card that I started yesterday.  I got my card thinlits on Friday and was dying to make a card.  It's nothing fancy, but I thought it turned out cute.

 

I used Sahara Sand, Strawberry Slush and Rich Razzelberry.  If you notice the background was stamped with the Gorgeous Grunge.  Are you seeing how versatile this set is?  You just have to have it.  You can order everything that was used on this card by visiting my Stampin'Up! website.

 

Well that's it for tonight.

Blessings,

Renee