What a day!

What a day! I'm pooped, but it's not over yet. I just wanted to post quick and let you all know I'll try and post some pics later tonight. Right now we need to head out to get some supper and then the awards and entertainment are tonight. I'll try and post more when we get back.

I'll share one little tid bit that I thought was funny this morning and then I have to go. Frank wants to EAT!!! Shelli said that 20 yrs. ago when her and her sister started SU her dad told them that they should just enjoy their little fad. Too funny! Don't know of too many fads that have lasted 20 yrs. now do ya?

Listening to Shelli speak is so uplifting. She is a true lady and has such a giving and down to earth personality. I swear if she asked me to "drink the Kool-aid" I would. For those of you not old enough to know what I'm talking about, ask an "old person". My girls have no idea what I mean by that statement either. LOL Shelli is really such a kind sweet person.

More later. I need to feed my hubby.

Renee

A few covention pics

Here is the stamp set I received for my sales this year. It's called a Flower for All Seasons and will sell for $14.95


Here's Frank taking it easy in our room at the Monaco. The bed is just as comfortable as ours at home and that to me is always a plus cause I love my bed and my sleep.


Here's a picture of the New Catalog and the 3 sets we received in the brown convention bag. Frank receives one as well since he's a registered convention attendee. I asked him if he was going to sell it on ebay. Didn't get an answer so I'm not sure what he intends to do with it. Maybe carry his lunch to work? LOL Could you hear it now in the lunch room at Tri County Equipment?

I'll try and upload more pictures later, but right now I need a nap.

Until later................
Renee

Salt Lake City Here We Are!

We arrived in SLC yesterday late yesterday afternoon. It's very hot, but the humidity isn't too bad. Only 10% this morning. I don't even think on a good Michigan day we ever have it that low.

Our hotel is beautiful and we slept great last night. How could we not? We were so exhausted and remember it's 2 hrs. behind Michigan here. We ate supper at 8:00 pm here so that is 10:00 to my head. The flight and everything was uneventful, but when we arrived at our hotel guess what? The cr. card we had used to hold our room had been compromised and we didn't know it. You know how they say to only travel with one credit card? Not happening to me again. The hotel was very good and didn't throw us out on our butts.LOL I did a little juggling of checking account funds (they let me use their computer at the front desk) and we should be able to stay the week. LOL The real problem was that the hotel needs to put an additional $500 hold on your card for incidentals--in case Frank breaks something or eats from the stocked snacks and drinks they have in the room and you know how he likes to eat. I don't think so at $2.50 for a small bag of M & M's. LOL He's headed out now to a Rite Aid to buy some cheaper snacks and I sure hope he finds me that diet pepsi. I didn't even have one yesterday. Can you believe it?

I need to look at it as all a part of the plan God has for us. Maybe God doesn't really like credit cards after all. Do you think? LOL Anyway I'm going to look at it like my sister Carin said on
her blog today. It's a small thing. Right Carrie Boo?

Ok, I need to get into the shower and get ready to go pick up that catalog. I will post some actual pictures and stuff later tonight. Please drop me an email or post here if you have questions or just to let me know you stopped by. I can't wait to share some actual news with you.

Blessings,
Renee

Still Swap Stampin'!

Yes, I'm still stampin' some convention swaps. As you can see here I'm actually coloring in some of these Sock Monkey's. Did I say I adore this Sock Monkey? Well I think I use too. Not sure if I like this many of him. LOL.

I'm off today to get my hair cut and a pedicure at 1:00 today. I can't go to convention with ugly footsies now can I? Here's the hotel we are staying at. After checking it out you'll see why I need to look nice. *grin*. Really folks this is a fancy hotel and would by no means be a place that Frank and I could normally afford, but SU negotiated a good price on these rooms. I'm not sure if I'm looking forward more to the convention or the hotel. LOL I love to stay in hotels and especially if they are nice. To me this looks beyond nice, this looks like in the words of my sister "yummy". I can hardly wait.

Ok, I have to scoot now to go get my pampering. *Ü* Have a great day and a wonderful weekend. Oh and speaking of weekend, let me just say Pigeon Farmers Festival, Trish's parade, float, Gilligan's Island and Frank and I. If you want to know more you'll have to come to the parade or I may post pics after. We'll have to see though. *wink*

Renee

Last Weekend's Cake

Here's the cake that I made last weekend. The humidity was terrible even though I have air conditioning. I set the cake all up at home (which I always do) and it was completely level. Fast forward to the reception hall---not level. What happened I'm not sure. I used more dowel rods and we were good to go--I think. Haven't heard from Shar so I hope it was still standing. It had been awhile since I had made a cake with the fountain and pillars and heat. LOL Hope Jessica liked it.





I'm off to drop off this gift basket for the OLLH benefit auction this weekend in Harbor Beach. Some good stampin' stuff in it along with a couple of gift certificates. One will be good for a free NEW Fall and Winter catalog. It's hard to see everything in there, but believe me it's good. Best wishes for a good auction. Shannon and Jennifer along with a lot of others work hard for this.



I guess that's it for now. I'll try and be back with some stampin' later. Oh and did I mention I'm going to SU's convention next week? Couldn't remember if I had told you. Just kidding! I know you are probably tired of hearing about it, but you all are such good listeners. *wink*

Have a great day!
Renee

A Little Update

I'm a little late in posting today, but I've gotten lots accomplished. What you ask? I knew I heard you ask. Well, I got my 3D swaps all finished and shipped today. Did I mention I was crazy and joined a 3D swap? And then when the hostess was short a person I volunteered to take another spot too? Yes, you know me! I would love to show you what they were, but unfortunately I got them all finished and boxed up, since I was sending them to Salt Lake ahead of me, and then realized I hadn't' taken a picture to show you. Silly me! But there was no way I was opening that box to take the pic. In the first place I didn't have enough packaging tape to re-do the box and in the second place Brooke would have hurt me had I told her we needed to open it back up. I chose to send them ahead so I didn't have to mess with them on the plane and Frank will be happy because then he won't have to listen to me constantly tell him not to wreck them. And there would be no way I'd put them in checked luggage. I've seen them throwing those suitcases. LOL So I guess you all will have to wait until I get to SLC and take a pic before I meet for the swap. Don't worry this swap isn't until Friday so I'll have plenty of time.

Here is the update on the discontinuing accessories list. Somethings are selling out so don't delay if you really have your heart set on something. Remember retiring stamp sets will be available right up until August 10, but retiring accessories are while supplies last. To take advantage of the additional 10% I'm offering you must order by this weekend. Call me soon!

Retiring Accessories
Item Number
Page #
Product Description
Availability
109200
177
Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718
177
Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719
177
Accents & Elements Messenger

103158
184
Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638
163
Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644
163
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975
166
Card Stock Brushed Copper
Not Available
108694
163
Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312
167
Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292
167
Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116
167
Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118
167
Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117
167
Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729
167
Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119
167
Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018
163
Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019
163
Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017
163
Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016
163
Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock
Not Available
109015
163
Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020
163
Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi
Not Available
109013
163
Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012
163
Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011
163
Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010
163
Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009
163
Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014
163
Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751
171
Designer Series Paper Azure*

110696
169
Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze

110749
169
Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154
169
Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699
168
Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160
170
Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159
169
Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*

110697
169
Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom

110479
168
Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*

109151
170
Designer Series Paper Le Jardin

110748
170
Designer Series Paper Notebook*

110750
171
Designer Series Paper Olive Press

109153
170
Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*

109175
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*

109177
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke

109173
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou

109174
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue

109178
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery

109169
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*

109168
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*

109171
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac

109172
171
Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard

109176
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive

109170
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie

109164
171
Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*

109167
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red

109166
171
Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron

109165
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky

109163
171
Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

110698
168
Designer Series Paper Spring Break

110273
169
Designer Series Paper Spring Fling*

110271
170
Designer Series Paper Spring Silhouettes

110272
170
Designer Series Paper Western Sky

107299
167
Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

105320
189
Eyelets Basic

100375
189
Eyelets Bold Brights

100381
189
Eyelets Earth Elements

107233
189
Eyelets Fresh Favorites I

107234
189
Eyelets Fresh Favorites II

105316
189
Eyelets Rich Regals

100378
189
Eyelets Soft Subtles

105515
188
Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
Not Available
105531
188
Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass
Not Available
105532
188
Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

101120
183
Metallic Art Pencils

107307
179
On Board Accents

109181
178
On Board Blossoms & Basic

109179
178
On Board Ginormous Pieces

107306
179
On Board Simon Lower

102678
166
Mulberry Paper White
Not Available
109227
181
Punch Box Three For You

102686
180
Punch Handheld Rectangle

100271
183
Pure Color Pencils

109060
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
Not Available
109063
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava
Not Available
109061
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
Not Available
109062
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*

109059
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky

109058
191
Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi
Not Available
109189
190
Ribbon Originals Beachfront*

109187
190
Ribbon Originals District*

109188
190
Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale

109185
190
Ribbon Originals Jersey*

109184
190
Ribbon Originals Sherbert

109186
190
Ribbon Originals Theater

110716
191
Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

110281
182
Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*

110284
182
Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*

110285
182
Rub-Ons Urban West*

110557
174
Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend

109610
174
Simply Scrappin' Confetti

110572
172
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

110567
173
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl

109597
175
Simply Scrappin' Home Again

110562
174
Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

109648
173
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy

109627
173
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl
Not Available
110587
175
Simply Scrappin' Summer Days

110577
175
Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

111184
15
Simply Sent Friendly Notes

109228
16
Simply Sent Simple Delights
Not Available
109229
16
Simply Sent Three Thoughts
Not Available
106662
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field

107561
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals

109681
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog

109678
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses

107482
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad

109680
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Meow

109677
197
Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

106610
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline

107467
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday

109571
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby

109570
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends

109569
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party

108423
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte
Not Available
107468
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike

108980
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals

107464
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture

111261
196
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

109554
193
Stampin' Color Index Labels

106694
194
Stampin' Kids Markers

101399
185
Stipple Brushes

102673
183
Zig Painty
*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

Sorry about no pics today. I will be back tomorrow with pictures of the wedding cake I make last weekend. Until then........................

Renee

Retiring Accessories List

The retiring accessories list has just been released this morning. Some of your favorite items will soon be gone forever, but to help you stock up, Stampin'Up! is offering a few select items at 25% off. See list here. Below is the full list of retiring accessories. Call me soon, at these prices items won't stay around for long.

Complete Retiring Accessories List
109200
Accents & Elements Build A Flower

110718
Accents & Elements Lucky Star

110719
Accents & Elements Messenger

103158
Acrylic Graph & Grid

108638
Card Stock 12 X 12 In Color

108642
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Blue Bayou

108643
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Groovy Guava

108637
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 In Color

108640
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 River Rock

108639
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Soft Sky

108641
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Wild Wasabi

108644
Card Stock 8-1/2 X 11 Purely Pomegranate

103975
Card Stock Brushed Copper

108694
Card Stock Textured 12 X 12 In Color

107312
Cards & Envelopes Gift Whisper White

107292
Cards & Envelopes Greeting Whisper White

109116
Notes & Envelopes Long Notes

109118
Notes & Envelopes Love Notes

109117
Notes & Envelopes Pocket Notes*

110729
Notes & Envelopes Scallop Notes

109119
Notes & Envelopes Gift Notes

109018
Classic Stampin' Ink Blue Bayou

109019
Classic Stampin' Ink Groovy Guava

109017
Classic Stampin' Ink Purely Pomegranate

109016
Classic Stampin' Ink River Rock

109015
Classic Stampin' Ink Soft Sky

109020
Classic Stampin' Ink Wild Wasabi

109013
Classic Stampin' Pad Blue Bayou

109012
Classic Stampin' Pad Groovy Guava

109011
Classic Stampin' Pad Purely Pomegranate

109010
Classic Stampin' Pad River Rock

109009
Classic Stampin' Pad Soft Sky

109014
Classic Stampin' Pad Wild Wasabi

110751
Designer Series Paper Azure*

110696
Designer Series Paper Bali Breeze

110749
Designer Series Paper Berry Bliss

109154
Designer Series Paper Cutie Pie

110699
Designer Series Paper East Coast Prep*

109160
Designer Series Paper Fall Flowers

109159
Designer Series Paper Flowers For You*

110697
Designer Series Paper Ginger Blossom

110479
Designer Series Paper Jersey Shore*

109151
Designer Series Paper Le Jardin

110748
Designer Series Paper Notebook*

110750
Designer Series Paper Olive Press

109153
Designer Series Paper Porcelain Prints*

109175
Designer Series Paper Prints Almost Amethyst*

109177
Designer Series Paper Prints Always Artichoke

109173
Designer Series Paper Prints Blue Bayou

109174
Designer Series Paper Prints Brilliant Blue

109178
Designer Series Paper Prints Certainly Celery

109169
Designer Series Paper Prints Close to Cocoa*

109168
Designer Series Paper Prints Groovy Guava*

109171
Designer Series Paper Prints Lovely Lilac

109172
Designer Series Paper Prints More Mustard

109176
Designer Series Paper Prints Old Olive

109170
Designer Series Paper Prints Pumpkin Pie

109164
Designer Series Paper Prints River Rock*

109167
Designer Series Paper Prints Rose Red

109166
Designer Series Paper Prints So Saffron

109165
Designer Series Paper Prints Soft Sky

109163
Designer Series Paper Prints Tempting Turquoise

110698
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Break

110273
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Fling*

110271
Designer Series Paper Prints Spring Silhouettes

110272
Designer Series Paper Prints Western Sky

107299
Envelope Confetti Cream Medium

105320
Eyelets Basic

100375
Eyelets Bold Brights

100381
Eyelets Earth Elements

107233
Eyelets Fresh Favorites I

107234
Eyelets Fresh Favorites II

105316
Eyelets Rich Regals

100378
Eyelets Soft Subtles

105515
Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter
Not Available
105531
Hodgepodge Hardware Antique Brass

105532
Hodgepodge Hardware Aged Copper

101120
Metallic Art Pencils

107307
On Board Accents

109181
On Board Blossoms & Basic

109179
On Board Ginormous Pieces

107306
On Board Simon Lower

102678
Paper Mulberry White

109227
Punch Box Three For You

102686
Punch Handheld Rectangle

100271
Pure Color Pencils

109060
Ribbon Double-Stitched Blue Bayou
Not Available
109063
Ribbon Double-Stitched Groovy Guava

109061
Ribbon Double-Stitched Purely Pomegranate
Not Available
109062
Ribbon Double-Stitched River Rock*

109059
Ribbon Double-Stitched Soft Sky

109058
Ribbon Double-Stitched Wild Wasabi

109189
Ribbon Originals Beachfront*

109187
Ribbon Originals District*

109188
Ribbon Originals Fairy Tale

109185
Ribbon Originals Jersey*

109184
Ribbon Originals Sherbert

109186
Ribbon Originals Theater

110716
Ribbon Striped Grosgrain Wild Wasabi*

110281
Rub-Ons Cherished Memories*

110284
Rub-Ons Eastern Elegance*

110285
Rub-Ons Urban West*

110557
Simply Scrappin' Boho Blend

109610
Simply Scrappin' Confetti

110572
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Boy

110567
Simply Scrappin' Crew Kids Girl

109597
Simply Scrappin' Home Again

110562
Simply Scrappin' Rose Cottage

109648
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Boy

109627
Simply Scrappin' Special Delivery Girl

110587
Simply Scrappin' Summer Days

110577
Simply Scrappin' Tie The Knot

111184
Simply Sent Friendly Notes

109228
Simply Sent Simple Delights

109229
Simply Sent Three Thoughts

106662
Stampin'Around Wheel Daisy Field

107561
Stampin'Around Wheel Garden Annuals

109681
Stampin'Around Wheel Good Dog

109678
Stampin'Around Wheel Kisses

107482
Stampin'Around Wheel Lily Pad

109680
Stampin'Around Wheel Meow

109677
Stampin'Around Wheel Mistletoe

106610
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Basics Outline

107467
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Birthday

109571
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Baby

109570
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Friends

109569
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Dilly Dally Party

108423
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Leaves A La Carte

107468
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Nature Hike

108980
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Petals

107464
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Rough Texture

111261
Jumbo Stampin' Around Wheel Spunky Spots

109554
Stampin' Color Index Labels

109553
Stampin' Color Index Labels (French)

106694
Stampin' Kids Markers

101399
Stipple Brushes

102673
Zig Painty
*Items are 25% off and part of our discounted retiring accessories promotion.

Just a quick post for today

Here's another one of my trades for convention. I only have this one done so not sure if it's really a trade yet. LOL That's ok, I have all next week to finish my stuff up.

Stamp Set: Stem Sayings. Boho Backgrounds

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Riding Hood Red, Pink Pirouette (all coming in August) and whisper white

Accessories: Small oval punch, 5 Petal Punch, Ticket corner punch, Three for You Punch, Pretty in Pink Grosgrain ribbon

Take care,

Renee

Hump Day--Yeah!

Well "hump day" is just about over with. This is a busy week for me. I have a wedding cake and also a couple of graduation cakes to make for this weekend and I'm trying to work on my trades for convention. Did I mention we leave 2 weeks from yesterday? I am so looking forward to going. Frank and I haven't been away in such a long time so it won't only be for business, but for pleasure as well and a business tax deduction to boot! Can it get any better?

This card is one I made last week. I'm thinking about making a few to trade since I've received a lot of positive comments when I shared it on SCS. When I look at the Sock Monkey it just brings back so many childhood memories. I loved my sock monkey that my aunt made and in fact probably slept with it until I got married. Lucky for Frank huh? LOL

Ok, enough chit chat for tonight. I'm tired and I have a long day tomorrow. Why is it that when I have cakes to make we get a heat wave---guaranteed! I'll share pictures when it's done. Don't worry Shar, everything is under control.

Until later,

Renee

Convention Trades

Good evening! Sorry about not posting since Saturday. I've been working on trades for convention. I like to do trades, but I do find it sort of stressful in that I wonder if people will like what I've come up with. Seems like the expectations get higher every year and that really shouldn't be what trading is all about, IMO. It should be about getting some new ideas and seeing what others are doing in their businesses. I would love to hear your thoughts---at least I think so. *grin*. Let me know, would you trade with me? All supplies are SU of course!

Renee

Bella Rose Bracelets

Good Friday afternoon. I promised you a sneak peak and here is one. Stampin'Up! has some beautiful new designer series papers coming out in August and as a demonstrator I was able to pre-order. The new paper is called Bella Rose. The name even sounds pretty, doesn't it? As some of you know rubber stamping isn't the only craft I enjoy. I also do a little jewelry beading as well and I love it when my two crafts come together. So here you have Bella Rose DSP bracelets. I cut small pieces of paper (3/4" x 3/4") and rolled them and inserted into the tubing. Cut your tubing and you have a bead. Now string onto stretchy cording along with your other beads and there you have your bracelet. Neat huh?

Enjoy you day and I'll try and be back later with some more sneak peaks.

Blessings,
Renee

I've Been Tagged!

I can't believe it! I've been tagged. Guess I now feel like I've been accepted in the "rubber stamping world." I've admired so many of the ladies who have had blogs or share so much in the stamping world. Dena Griffin from http://denagriffin.blogspot.com tagged me yesterday. I'm honored. Many times on SCS I've read her comments and she always seems to be a voice of reason.

So I'm suppose to share 7 random things about myself. Well let's see.............

1. I was born in Riverside, California and lived there until I was 3 years old.

2. My DH is actually 9 years older than me so when I was 3, he was 12 and entering jr. high. That just seems creepy doesn't it? Don't think my parents would have let me date him then. LOL

3. My mom always bought me some sort of craft kit for Christmas when I was a kid. So I guess she's to blame for my addiction....hmmmm I mean hobby! LOL

4. My nickname is Nanakook-a-nanny. Most of my family calls me Na or Nana. That is a long a sound. Not Nana (as in grandma). My aunt one time bought me a card that was to a Nana (grandma) and she thought they had actually made a card with my nickname on it. Too funny!

5. Like Dena, Certainly Celery is one of my favorite SU colors, but greens are not my fav color either. Our dining room is painted Certainly Celery. Yep, I took a piece of card stock in and they matched it perfectly. If you asked most of my customers what my favorite SU color was they would say Certainly Celery.

6. My fav colors are actually reds and blues. And I have a lot of Americana decor in my house.

7. I love to read although I don't get a lot of time to do that much. I just read the book 90 Minutes in Heaven. All I can say is, what a book and it certainly has increased my faith. I challenge you to read it. I really love to read pioneer era type books and I've always said if I could have been born during any other time it would have been in those days. I probably would have been friends with Laura Ingalls and I wouldn't have liked Nellie Olsen either. *grin*

Ok, now for the tagging part----not sure who to tag since I don't personally know a lot of these people, but I guess you don't need to now do you? Here are some of the blogs I visit.

1. Dawn Griffith --I love her video tutorials and she just seems like a very fun person.

2. Patty Bennett-- I met Patty when I earned the SU Western Caribbean cruise 3 years ago. She is always so nice and helpful to me. Thanks Patty!

3. Sharon Rogers--Sharon is another voice of reason on SCS. I love her tag line--" Attitudes are contagious. Is yours worth catching?" Always makes me stop and think when I see her posts.

4.Julie Davison--I just discovered Julie's blog this week. She has some wonderful projects and she's already making me wish I would have pre-ordered another of the sneak peak sets.

5. Carin Orth--this is my sister and she just started to blog. It's not all about stamping, but she might have a post or two you might find interesting.

6. Primitive Seasons-Mary won some blog candy recently from my blog. She is a wonderful gardener.

7. Barb Welch--Barb is another SU demonstrator and she was so kind last year to pick me up a few SU items from convention. Her kindness inspired me so much so that I'm a convention buddy for someone this year.

Ok, I guess I'm done. Now back to stamping. Maybe tomorrow I'll show you some of my swaps for convention.

Renee

What are you waiting for?

Stampin'Up!'s exclusive 2007/2008 "In Colors" come in card stock, ink pads, ink refills and ribbons and they will retire shortly, so if you need to stock up or maybe even start your collection, now is the time. After August 10 these beautiful colors will be gone. As a demo I am really going to miss demonstrating with these colors, but it will be nice to use them for my own personal use.

Place your order today so that you will be able to use these beautiful colors for months or even years to come. As a special bonus starting today, July 9 and until July 25 I will give you 10% off of all retiring "In Color" card stock, ink pads, ink refills and ribbon orders. And as an added bonus, I will also be giving 10% off of retiring stamps. Standard tax and shipping will still apply. So now what are you waiting for? Call me today, don't delay! Time is running out!

Renee

New take on old punch

I had an idea the other night for this card. You know, they hit you at the oddest times and places and you're glad people aren't reading your mind, but when creativity strikes............So yesterday I finally put it to paper. I used the 5 petal flower punch that SU has had out for awhile now and punched it out. Then I took the guard off of the ticket corner punch and used it on the tips of the 5 petal flower, like this.....





I then layered two flowers together. The middle flower is punched using the Boho Blossoms punch. I used the White Signo gel pen to add the dots. The leaves are the 5 petal flower punch cut. I used the Stem Sayings for the stems. The scallop edge punch was used for the bottom of the card. That punch will be available August 11. Colors used here are Cameo Coral, Apricot Appeal, Certainly Celery, Whisper White (Apricot Appeal ink w/Canvas background) Certainly Celery grosgrain ribbon. The main flowers are up on dimensionals as are the middles.



Have a great day and stamp a little!
Renee

Another Sneak Peak

Good Monday morning! I thought I'd give you another sneak peak at some new stuff coming on August 11. These are the new In Colors for 08/09. Want to know how to get one of these colors for free? Contact me for the details.

I'm off now to do some stamping. Have a wonderful day!

Renee

A Sneak Peak

On on Tuesday, SU demonstrators got to see a sneak peak of some of the new products being released in the new catalog that will be unveiled on August 11. We were able to purchase these to. Well I couldn't sleep Monday night for some reason and kept tossing and turning. I looked at the clock and it said 3:00 a.m. My mind instantly thought, hey the preview should be up by now. Sure enough when I logged in to SU it was up. Since I was up, why not place my order? I swear to you I've never ordered anything in the middle of the night before. I also expedited my order as well. It's a little treat I allow myself a couple times of year. I guess I said all that, so that I could show you a card made with some of the new awesome products. So without further ado I give you "Sock Monkey".....................................

I think this set is so cute and you can be assured you will be seeing lots of him. Is that new colors you see? Why yes they are. And could that be a new scallop edged punch? Yes, Jessica Z. no more taking the guard off of the corner rounder. *wink* Well, I'll be giving you more sneak peaks in the next while, so stay tuned. And in the mean time don't forget to get those stamp sets the will be retiring and look for the retiring accessories list on July 21. I'll be offering a special next week as well.

Have a great 4th of July!

Renee

Peaceful Wishes

Yes, it's true Peaceful Wishes ( 106754 pg. 36) is retiring on August 10, as is the Flannel Background stamp (106764 pg.135). These are a couple of cards that I demonstrated last fall with this set. If you still haven't purchased yours, call me soon to order. I have orders going in on a regular basis. I accept cash, check or visa, mastercard and discover. I will have some surprises for you in the next day or two so check back often, better yet subscribe to my blog and you'll receive updates when I post.

Have a wonderful day,

Renee

A card from a customer

I received payment yesterday from a customer and imagine my surprise when it included this card. Thanks Onnalee! Not many of my customers send me stuff with SU. They tell me they are afraid it won't meet my expectations. Honestly I have no expectations. I love to see what others do and when it's SU stuff I am overly excited. So if you'd like to share some of your work with me (either through the mail or email) please do and I'll be glad to share it here on my blog. It's always great to see the creativity of others.

Renee

Just in.........................

Hodgepodge Hardware Discount
Dates: July 1-August 10 (or while supplies last)
Promotion Details:
The following Hodgepodge Hardware finishes are being offered at a special 25 percent discount:

Regular Price $27.95

105532 Aged Copper Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

105531 Antique Brass Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

105515 Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware $20.96

If you would like to order please call me ASAP as these prices are only while supplies last and will not be in the new Fall Winter catalog.

Renee