7 years since my last post...

Wow!  Where has the time gone?  It has been 7 years since I posted last.  I started this blog in 2005 and sometime in there I switched to Typepad and then switched back to this blog.  Does anyone read my blog anymore?  I don't know.  I guess I will soon see.  I am going to try and be active on here once again.  For those of you that are reading this, I recommend going back to the 2006-2007 years and reading those old posts.  When I owned my own store, my Design Team used to post a lot on my blog.  There are some great posts on there.  

For now... here are some more recent creations I have created.  I'll be back soon.  I promise this time. :-)

My layout created for Scrap & Bean

My Prima beginner mixed media class for Scrap & Bean.

honey, i'm home!  I'm back! 

i am hoping to start blogging again.  been so busy with life that i haven't had much time for myself.  i am hoping that will change now.  some things are starting to slow down. 

hello all! it has been quite some time since I posted. i think it has been a year and a half? sad thing is not much is really new that anyone would like to hear. i would love to hear from any of you who still might check out my blog or are creeping.

i am looking for some new web sites or blogs that i might be interested in.

i am looking for some new music that i might enjoy.

if you know of any, drop me a line and leave a comment.

i am still working on my resolutions. i am trying to be realistic so that is why i am working on ones that i might actually keep.

i am going to go for now. i promise i will start posting again. for the time being, i highly recommend going back into the archives from my blog here. there are lots of amazing posts (if you scrapbook) from the old love 2 scrap gang. i miss you ladies!

cheers,

renee

Here are some pages I did back in April. I am slowly posting them.

Retail Therapy Accomplished!

I have went to Treasured Memories twice in the last week. I bought a ton of great goodies today at their 40% off invitation only sale. I plan to create a ton of new projects this coming week with all my new goodies.

B starts his hockey camp this week. Spent a ton of money getting new skates for him last week. I still have to buy L dancing wear. So much to do this week.

Howdy...

Been a while since I posted last. Been busy with the kids. It is so nice having summer break right now. I have been spending lots of time with the kids, trying to get my house tidied and better organized, scrapbooked a little, spent lots of time with my wonderful friends and lastly, I am trying to lose a bit of weight. I am getting back onto my eliptical and going for long power walks. Moderation right? I want to shed the extra pounds for me and only me. I am very content in my skin but as the big "4-0" embarks I know I need to start caring more about my health and worry more about that so I am here for a long time for my kids.

Jon surprised me with a great weekend away to Banff to the Banff Springs Hotel. Kids in tow, we went June 18th (last day at work for the summer). Man, it was so much fun!

I would love to plan a weekend away on a scrapbook retreat for the fall but with hockey approaching and everything the kids are in...
Bray is in hockey and bowling and Laur in dance, musical theatre and bowling. That keeps me busy (especially when Jon is gone so much).

We are planning on going to Disneyland with my mom and niece Mackenzie during the fall break in November. So, I am pretty jazzed about that. That is going to be any extra denero's I have!

So what are you all up to? Would love to hear from you!

Scentsy for May & June...

Hi All,

Just letting you know about our specials for May & June.

May's Warmer is Nature's Haven
The Scent of the Month is Clarity.


June's Warmer of the Month is Fore!
The Scent of the Month is Tranquil Waters.


I would be happy to order any items for you that you would like to order. You can also order online at http://reneea.scentsy.ca Ordering through me saves you 10% off shipping than if you order online.

I have also added a cool video for anyone who may be interested in joining Scentsy. Please see the video below. I am so happy I decided to be a Scentsy consultant. See why!

Some cool links to check out...

I have found some oober cool links to check out. Have a look at these...

Martin+Osa www.martinandosa.com
Henry Road www.henryroad.com
Vera Bradley www.verabradley.com


Some of these I have been checking out for a while! I love to window shop online!


Some works of "my" art are going to be posted finally this week. I have been busy but found some time at NSD to do 30 pre-planned pages that I planned over the last year! It's about time!

Welcome back...

I am switching back to Blogspot. I love Typepad but I am tired of paying for it. So all my friends, make sure you bookmark this site and change your settings. I have some exciting stuff to share.

Renee

I sell Scentsy...

Are you interested in candles? Wonderful and heavently scents? Wickless, flameless and totally safe? Check out my web site at Renee A's Scentsy

I do candle parties in the Edmonton area. You can order online or even have an online or book party! Over 80 scents to choose from and either plug-in, large or mid size warmers. We also have car candles and travel tins.

I want to be your "Scent-sational" Scentsy chick!

check out the other blog... for now...

yes, well i have decided to stick with typepad and use that blog. i can be more creative with it. yes, i hate paying the money but i like the feel of it more so everyone check me out and change your bookmarks to:

http://reneea.typepad.com

thanks!

another weekend almost over...

well it is sunday and the weekend is almost over. first, it was a difficult one because it is my dad's birthday so that was tough. i am just hanging with my family and going to bingo later. so i hope at least my dad will bring me good luck later.

it's been a while....

just wanted to let everyone know i am still alive and kicking and going to post on this thing again hopefully this weekend when i have more time. i have been swamped and have so much to share. so, keep checking back because i have lots to say. i want to hear from you too so keep those comments coming.

goodbye to L2S....

well as most of you have speculated over the last few months, i have decided to let go of love 2 scrap. i was going to start up under a new name and breath ome new life into it but i thought... i just don't have what it takes anymore. i have not had the time over the last 8 or so months to devote to this and it is really affecting my home life. my kids are truly resenting the fact that mom is never home and gone for full weekends. i really need to spend this time with my kids while they are still young. i am looking at going back to work in a different field (an not working for myself - where i actually get a pay cheque) but this would not be working nights or weekends.

honestly, over the past 4.5 years i have been very bogged down and tied to my computer which i really have never liked. anyone can see that i am not a chatter online and never will be. i have seen a lot of drama over he last year and also a lot of people in this industry which is so cut throat, try to out do each other. i just am so tired of it and just do not want to be a part of it. it was getting to the point of me despising scrapbooking and i didn't like that. it is something i used to enjoy but just don't anymore. so, with having said that, i just want to wish everyone well. thank you for the past 4.5 years whether you were a customer or one of the many great friends i have made or acquaintances i got to meet. it has been an experience.

i no longer have love 2 scrap but will still be selling the remainder of our supplies at crapalicous in sherwood park on october 6th, november 3rd and december 1st. all of our supplies are now heavily reduced. if you are interested in what we have please contact me at irememberwhen@shaw.ca

thanks again!

p.s. for any store owners or if you know of anyone who may be interested, i do have some racks for sale. please email me.

what are you doing?

what is everyone doing in this canadian heat? are you scrapbooking? are you on holidays? we would love to hear from you!

Another week and June is almost over!!!

Hi all - So what do you all say about a nice little fun challenge for the last week of June?

OK - let’s go for it. I have always loved chipboards - not only because they are totally cool but they are so versatile. So here is my challenge to you - create a LO or card using some yummy chipboards - you can paint, ink, draw, cover with pp or ribbons ... the possibilities are endless. So let’s get cracking and have a good time scrapping girls!! And don't forget to link to your creation in the comment section so we can all have a look at those fab designs!

Sketch Challenge - June 11th to June 18th

Here is a great sketch challenge for you all. Create a layout using the Becky Higgins sketch here. The more creative the better. You have one week. I am going away for a week but will be back to put all of the entries on the site here. Please email your entries to irememberwhen@shaw.ca Please enclose your name and mailing address with your entry. The lucky winner will receive a scrapbook related gift from me.

Good Monday Morning

We are going to start having a play on the Love 2 Scrap's blog and will be putting up some challenges to keep you scrapbooking.

Monday's Challenge is very simple - "Your Routine" so something about your routine, the things you do constantly.. like for me every morning it is always: get coffee, check email then shower...

here is my layout and i hope to see yours soon. remember to link in the comments to where you have it shown - if you do not have a blog or a gallery somewhere, click here to drop me an email and i will work something out :)

Regards

Anam