Look what we did at Ellen's today!

Ellen has been wanting, for some time, to do some framed art. Because we are coming upon (shhhhhh.......) fall, and I have beautiful Stampin' Up! designer series paper, cardstock, inks AND a nice die to use with my Big Shot, this is what I did! Everyone did their own version. My only regret is not bringing my camera to take pictures of everyone's creations to post on my blog for everyone to see. :( They all came out soooo nice and unique! We had such a nice afternoon. Thank you Ellen for inviting me and ladies, it was such a pleasure! :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

I Love What I Do..

...and that's being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator! I love to show people the art of stamping through creating cards, scrapbook pages and even home decorating. I've been a demonstrator for seven years with a terrific company who loves their customers and demonstrators alike.

My business has taken me on some wonderful journeys, brought out creativity in me that I didn't know I had and has introduced me to so many wonderful friends. If this sounds like something you might be interested in, contact me. I'll provide the materials and fun for your workshop and all you have to do is provide a snack and invite your friends. If you're looking to make some extra money and have fun while doing so, call me! Right now, to start your business it will cost you $85 for only two more days!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

More Convention Scrapbook Layout Swaps...

This is Andrea's layout. Didn't she do a great job! This was her first scrapbook swap. She is due back from Cape Cod and I've missed her soooooo much!!!!

Layout done by Cindy Moffitt. :) Very nice!!!! This is using the Razzleberry Lemonade paper. Yum!!!

How would you like...

... to have daily access to resources displaying beautiful samples of stamped cards, scrapbook pages, decor, etc? This is just one pic that was available yesterday on what is called, Stamper's Showcase. Shirley Griffis was the creator of this card. It is on part of Stampin' Up!s website that only demonstrators have access to. You know what another neat thing is?! Sometimes we get to see our own creations on Stamper's Showcase. I have! When I go to events like Leadership or Convention, I submit swaps into the basket that they provide and you just wait to see if they put them on. I brought swaps for other demonstrators in this area and we are waiting. :)

Monday, August 31, is the last day to take advantage of the mini starter kit at $85. If you've been on the fence about being a demonstrator, now is the time. For the price and what you get, it doesn't get any better than this! I will be available over the weekend to talk or meet with anyone to answer questions. There is no penalty should you decide not to continue as a demonstrator at any point. The product is yours to keep. I'll give you fair warning though. It is addicting and lots of fun will be had by all and you'll wish you did it a lot sooner! Don't delay. Sign up before Monday and I have a special something for the first three people that do!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Convention 12x12 Scrapbook Swaps

Here are just three layouts I received at Convention in a scrapbook swap that I participated in. Honestly, you cannot really appreciate the beauty of them unless you see them in person. This one here is embossed. Hmmmm...... stay tuned because I think real soon I think I'm going to publish my very first video for you, right here on my blog! Yup! I'm going to demonstrate how to emboss for those of you who don't already know how. :)

This layout done by Penny Silva.

Again, this is a beautiful layout. It involved a lot of cutting out but it is so good!!! The detailing is great!!! Layout done by Sue Heron.

Mmmm..... Fall!!! Really, just around the corner. Look at the beauty, elegance and simplicity of this layout. The colors work beautifully together.

Layout done by Deborah Doolin.

Want to see more? Want to get a better look? Attend one of my events. Better yet, book a workshop! Hostesses really benefit. It's a great opportunity to have fun, make cards, eat and benefit!! Contact me and book your workshop now!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Friends :)

On the Stampin' Up! demonstrator site, it was announced that there was a newspaper article published about Convention in Salt Lake City. Several pictures were taken and one included this one of a friend, Deb. :) She is holding her Stampin' Up! Build-A-Bear that we were able to purchase while at Convention. Looks like she loves her bear as much as I love mine. lol I named mine, Stella. :) How many of you remember Stella Stamper?

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Trig is 1!

Hard to believe but it has been a year already and now Trig is 1! Where did the time go? He was so sweet and cute today at his party. Scout and Pace played with water balloons and colored t-shirts. lol Oh yeah and ate chips. :)

Pace is still looking very much like his daddy. :O)

Although Scout looks quite serious here, she was talking up a storm and contemplating what piece of cake and flavor of ice cream she was getting. lol She has the dye all over her arms and hands? lol I'd say a good time was had by all. :)

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share,

Rene'

What are YOU waiting for?

Did you know that for $85.00, you can start your own business? For a limited time, you can join Stampin' Up! Become part of this ever-growing art of stamping and scrapbooking. Resources and support are endless. I can even provide long distance support! Make your own schedule, pay that extra bill and love what you do. You have nothing to lose, everything to gain.

Come to Opportunity Night on Thursday, August 27, at 6:00 p.m. at my house to hear more about it or go to my Stampin' Up! website and use wishlist for the password to sign up. There are no penalties or hidden fees. Stampin' Up! is a wonderful company who takes good care of their customers and demonstrators alike. This special is only good until August 31!

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Moments of Salt Lake City-2009

What an awesome time Andrea and I had at Convention. We've already started talking about next year! We've met new friends, learned many new things, taken lots of pics and come home with fresh ideas. Here is just a sampling of over 400 pics that I've taken in the few days I was in Salt Lake City. It was sad to see it end but I'm excited to hold workshops, stamp camps and build my Stampin' Up! family.

Wouldn't you like to be a part of it? It's easy and very affordable at this time for a very limited time. Do it now for $85. Contact me now.

A simple and sweet scrapbook page on display at Convention.

One of the displays in the Gathering Place showcasing some of her product line.

Our new charms, using the stamp set, Charming, and this was even signed on the back by Shelli. Andrea was a lucky winner of one of these!!!! Yay Andrea!!! Each one very unique!

No, this is not a lineup. lol These are three awesome friends from the south. They hung out in our room one evening and rather than get the background of a few thousand other women or buildings, etc, I asked them to get in front of a wall in our room. lol They are Sandy, Gwen and Lynn, in that order. Gwen and Lynn are twins. I met the two of them last year at Convention and hung with them quite a bit then and this time. They are sooooo much fun. Andrea and I met Sandy for the first time this year. We all cannot wait to see each other again.

There were soooo many more that we met. I'll post more pics of samples, friends and SLC. Also, I have marked dates on my calendar for stamp camps. Today I'll be in the process of posting to my Website Events Calendar to keep an eye on that. ;)

Thanks for stopping by.

Oh and by the way!!! There was a contest a couple of weeks ago to win a stamp set. Mary Jo won it! Congrats Mary Jo!!!

Rene'

Coming to you from Salt Lake City!

What a great day today. We got up very early and headed over to the Convention Center (across the street to get our Convention bags and hit Momento Mall. Boy was it a long line and wait! While in line, we did a lot of swapping and boy did we go on a shopping spree once we got in there. We headed out to Riverton with new friends to tour the Distribution Center which is where these pics were taken. Imagine working here!!!

This is the entrance room, an absolutely beautiful atrium with a central waterfall with a cathedral ceiling.

This is a small portion of the "Idea Room" where creativity starts. The view is spectacular from the other side of the room with the mountains as a backdrop. Off this room is a room with three walls complete with whiteboards. Gorgeous facility and the staff were all so friendly and quick to answer any questions. Check back for more updates. Tomorrow is our first day of General Session and classes plus big announcements and MORE fun. Oh!!! I hooked up with more friends this evening, this group from Maryland and North Carolina. It just doesn't get any better than this. Thank you Stampin' Up! for this incredible journey!

Rene'

Salt Lake City....

...here we come!!!
Isn't it gorgeous?!! Andrea and I are sooooo excited to be leaving in just less than two days. I still have lots of stampin' to do but plan to employ Rachael and Emily today with a few things. My stampin' family have been quite creative in making swaps to send with us to bring so they are already anxiously awaiting our return. lol

Andrea and I will be attending some fun classes, stamping, meeting new friends, swapping with other demonstrators, eating (oh yes, our favorite restaurant, the Olive Garden, is within walking distance), laughing, and taking a self-guided tour in Riverton where all of your/our stamp sets and supplies are sent from. Our lunches are included/provided each day of classes.

I will be taking my laptop but not sure how much time I'll have for posting for answering e-mails. lol Andrea and I are participating in several organized swaps including a 12x12 scrapbook two-page layout.

Any thoughts of attending Convention next year? NOW is the best time to join at $85!!! Lots of support, resources, fun, meet new friends, make extra money, and make your own schedule. Just $300 a quarter in sales with no minimum in workshops, stamp camps, etc. Do it your own way. It's that easy. For more details, contact me. Join the fun. For this price, you cannot do it through the online sign-up. You need to go through me. This special is only good until the end of this month!!!

Thanks for stoppin' by,

Rene'

If you see this...

... young lady on July 29, wish her HaPpY BiRtHdAy!!!!! Yup!!! My baby girl turns 15!!! Where does the time go? Happy birthday Rachael. I love you sooooooooo much. :) Mom

Deal of the Week #5!!!

Deal of the Week: Heart to Heart Punch
You're going to LOVE our Heart to Heart punch, especially July 27-31 when it's just $10.99—that's more than 30% off the regular price of $15.95!

I'll tell you what! Place an order no later than this Friday through me and not my website and this will save you on shipping and handling. You just might need to pick your order up!

Don't forget the special on starting your own business, too! For a limited a time, it's just $85! Sign up this week and I'll even let you pick out a stamp set of your own choice from the current catalog!! This is all before I go away to Convention! Imagine the ideas and exciting samples I'll be coming back with to share with my Stampin' Up! family and customers! Contact me now to get your business going. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner.

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene' :)

Time for a bird pic...

... don't you think? For those of you who are frequent followers of my blog and who know me, you are aware that I love birds and post pics and know lots of birds by sound and sight. lol Especially my Club members, right? For those of you who are new, that's just a little trivia. Well, I'd say it's time for some blog candy. Tell you what, I still have a stamp set or two left from Sell-A-Bration. Leave a comment at the end of this post and everyone who leaves a post before Friday, July 31, will be put into a drawing for one of these sets! The winner will be posted on Friday evening!

Thanks for stopping by!

Rene'

HELP NEEDED...

...to spread the art of stamping and scrapping the fun way. Start now for just $85.00!

Take advantage of this great promotion while you still can and I'll even make it sweeter. Receive a set of the new In Color markers from me for joining my team, Renessance Stampers! Contact me for more details.

Thanks for stopping by,

Rene'

Deal of the Week #4!!!

Every week during the month of July, Stampin' Up! will offer one discounted product as a "Deal of the Week." No limits and no minimum purchase required.

This week's deal is................

Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware!

Our Styled Vanilla Hodgepodge Hardware adds class to any project. Get them for just $18.99 (over 30% off the regular price of $29.95)—only July 20-26!

If you attended the 3x3 Box-Making Stamp Camp, you already have a sampling!

If you'd like to order this, click here or contact me!

Thanks for stoppin' by,

Rene'

Convention 12x12 Scrapbook Layout Swap

This is what I worked on over the weekend when we got together. We had sooo much fun stampin' and chattin'. :) I think a good time was had by all! I just have a little bit of cutting left for this and assembling and then this swap is done! Two more swaps to do and then I'm good to go! Salt Lake City here we come!!!!

Swap-Making Day!

If you're in my Stampin' Up! family, today is the day that we are getting together to make swaps for Convention! Yay!!!! Interested in participating in the next Stampin' Up! event? Join now! Cost is $85!!!! That's really unheard of! Contact me for an extra special gift from me you just cannot refuse! ;)

I am participating in a two-page 12x12 scrapbook layout swap. This is the start of one page. I love how it's coming together already. :) I'll post more pics tomorrow.

This is what we did at Club this week! Nice card, huh? The template is from Sandy McIver, another demonstrator. She shares wonderful things with lots of us! Thank you Sandy. :) The item on the right is actually a picture holder. Mine will be going on my desk at work for quick notes. We used my favorite stamp set going right now! Greenhouse Garden. Actually, both were made using this set. :)

These are the types of things we do for Clubs. Interested in joining a Club? How about the first Thursday of each month here at 6:30?! Let me know. Just need a couple more!

Thanks for stoppin' by. You know what I'll be doing today. Yay!!

Rene' ;)

Today Marks the Beginning..

...of the Mini Starter Kit Special!

For $85, you can start your own business. It's that easy! If you're interested in more details, contact me or stop by on Saturday. We'll be making swaps for Convention and we can tell you how much fun it is being demonstrators and fill you in on all of the advantages.

Thanks for stoppin' by,

Rene'

Deal of the Week #3!!!

July 13 through July 20th!!!

Item #109112 - Square Fire Rhinestone brads - Regular Price - $10-95 NOW $6.99

Don't miss out on this deal! A great embellishment for any card or scrapbook page.

Thanks for stoppin' by,

Rene'