New Year's Day Blog Hop - Memory Box - Episode 14

Welcome Blog Hoppers from Kris' blog. If you are new to the Blog Hop, you can start at the beginning with Yolanda's Blog.

I hope you are enjoying the New Year's Day blog hop so far. For my project, I made a Memory Box. I used a Maya Road Dinner Box Tin and October Afternoon paper. I made the band using the Birthday Cakes Cricut cartridge and the sentiment using the Home Decor Cricut cartridge. Please see my video for detailed instructions.

Please join Tammy for the next stop in the Blog Hop.

Here are the other blogs featured today! Please start at the beginning and visit everyone!

1. Crafty Scentiments http://craftyscentiments.blogspot.com/

2. scrapincovers http://www.cricutcraftyclare.blogspot.com/

3. TinaB http://ollieanddextersmommy.blogspot.com/

4. Cricutkris http://www.tatteredprimitives.com/

5. SoonerMT http://www.paperrenee.com/ (You are Here)

6. gonecampn http://www.scrapcavecreations.com/

7. buggin_out http://www.papercraftingchic.com/

8. MissyMel http://papertreats.blogspot.com/

9. Lissa http://somanycrafts.wordpress.com/

10.Kreimers http://fantabulouslypink.blogspot.com/

11.txscrappermom http://txscrappermom.blogspot.com/

12.Scrappin' Palace http://scrappinpalace.blogspot.com/

13.DeannaMulder http://deannaspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

14.WamFamily http://www.wamfamily.blogspot.com/

15.Ms_Dee http://www.dees-specialthings.blogspot.com/

16.YvonneBalmer http://ink-spirations.blogspot.com/

17.TiffysMom http://angiespaperpassion.blogspot.com/

18.Heart2hand http://heart2handshighlights.blogspot.com/

Last Chance Christmas Card - Episode 13

It is Christmas Eve - Everything is wrapped, handmade gifts are finished, house is clean, and I'm just waiting for the party to start. Here is the last Christmas project of the season!

Thank you God for giving us your precious Son. God bless you all!

Thank You Card Gift Set

I made sets of thank you cards to give as Christmas gifts. These cards were made using Basic Grey Figgy Pudding paper and odds and ends from my stash. I put the sets in simple clear envelopes and tied with silver cording.

For the card above, I used prima flowers and embroidery floss. The little squares was cut with a Martha Steward postage stamp punch.

The circles were cut out with my Cricut at 3/4 inches. You could also use a 3/4 inch circle punch, whichever you have on hand!

I used the Creative Memories circle cutting system to cut out the center circle and the red frame. The letters are from The Girls Paperie.

The thanks sentiment was cut out using the Beyond Birthdays Cricut cartridge.

Wedding Shower Card - Episode 12

I cut this cake from the Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge to create this wedding shower card. I used tiny Prima flowers as the cake decorations. This cake cut can be used in so many ways. It would make a very cute birthday card!

How to load you ATG 714 - Episode 11

Here is a quick video showing how to load the ATG 714 adhesive gun. This tool is a must have for paper crafting! It is a very economical tape adhesive. You can now purchase it at your local Michael store with a coupon!!

Starbucks Bottle Christmas gift - Episode 10

Here is a Christmas gift made from a Starbucks Frappuccino bottle. I used the Winter Woodland Cricut cartridge for the tag. The paper is Figgy Pudding from Basic Grey. I filled the finished bottles with candy and gum.

I ended up making 20 bottles using different papers from the same paper collection. Here are a couple variations.

Christmas Treat Box - Episode 9

Here is another gift project. I used the Cricut cartridge Bags, Tags, Boxes & More for this little popcorn box, and the paper is Merry Berry from Cosmo Cricket. It doesn't show up well in this picture, but I used a sheet of transparency for the sentiment in the window. It shows up much better in the video!

Happy Holidays Card - Episode 8

Wow, it sure was cold this morning for our morning walk! It definitely puts me in the Christmas spirit!!! For today's card, I am AGAIN using paper from Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly pack. I also used clear embossing powder - love that stuff! I used the Creative Memories Cutting System for the ovals, but you can use any cutting system you have! Have a great day!

Hot Chocolate Slider Card - Episode 7

Did everyone survive Black Friday??! Shelby and I had a great time hitting the stores and getting our bargains! Now that the Christmas season has officially started, it is time to start working on Christmas gifts. Here is an idea for a simple Christmas gift that you can easily mass produce. I used the Snow Friends Cricut cartridge for the snowman and Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses paper. Hope you have a great weekend!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!! Chillin' Holiday Card - Episode 6

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Hope you all have a wonderful day. In case you want to do some holiday crafting this afternoon after your turkey dinner, here is a super-simple holiday card using the Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly paper.

Ding Dong Holiday Card - Episode 5

Here is a very simple holiday card made using Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly paper! The sentiment is especially funny in our house because my daughter and my nieces have fun nicknames for each other, and one of those names is "ding dong!" I hope you are enjoying the lovely fall weather. I'm going to finish working in the flower beds before the cold snap hits tomorrow and the holiday busyness starts!

Thanksgiving Card - Episode 4

It is almost time for Thanksgiving!!! Doesn't it seem that Thanksgiving is now pre-Christmas? I staunchly leave my Thanksgiving stuff out until the Friday after - not trying to rush Christmas in!! To get in the spirit, I made this Thanksgiving card using the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge. The paper is Pyrus from Basic Grey. I hope this gets you ready for Thanksgiving!!

Gingerbread Man Card - Episode 3

This card was made by using the Stretch Your Imagination Cricut cartridge. I also used stickers from the Tinsel & Twig sticker pack from The Girls' Paperie.

Thanks a Latte Card- Episode 2

Here is a card I made using the Birthday Cakes Cricut cartridge and paper from October Afternoon Thrift Shop Collection. I also used the Cuttlebug to emboss the swirl pattern at the top of the card.

Hi There Card - Episode 1

I thought it would be appropriate that my very first video be a "Hi There" card. Be gentle - video making is completely new territory for me! I hope you enjoy the video and I hope it inspires you to just have fun in your crafting.

Now known as PAPER RENEE!

Hey everyone!

My new blog name is Paper Renee and my URL is now www.paperrenee.com! It should take a couple days for everything to completely transfer over. You should automatically be transferred to the new blog once everything is complete! If you are not automatically forwarded, please join me with the link above! I'm looking forward to seeing you in my "new house" on the web!

Big Changes Are Coming!

Hey everyone! I am getting ready to make some big changes to my blog. The look will be different and the name will change!

I am also excited to add crafting videos to my blog. I have wanted to do this for a long time. I love to watch other people's videos and thought it was something that I could do. Let me know what you think! I know I have lots of room for improvement!!! I will get better!!!

Look for these changes soon!

Halloween Fun

I made these "sour cream" containers to give away at the Swarm. I filled them with Hershey Kisses!! I cut scalloped circles using Storybook cartridge, and the stamp set is from Heidi Grace Designs. The paper is Spooky/Mystic from Li'l Davis Designs.

Cricut SWARM

We had a Cricut Swarm at the Whole Lotta Scrap store on Saturday, October 23. I got a lot of talking done and some scrapbooking! We had a great group of croppers and a very fun day!

Thank You!

I have the best job in the world, and we work with the most amazing volunteer leaders! Our children's team got together and made 200 cards to give to our wonderful leaders. We ate fajitas, laughed, and had a blast! For the cards, we made color variations of this same card. The squirrel is from Cricut's Create a Critter and the paper is K&Company Wild Saffron. The stamp is from My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious. (Love this set - can't ya tell!)

Create A Critter

Cricut's Create A Critter cartridge is so cute! The little skunk and chick are especially cute. I used the stamps from My Pink Stamper's Punnylicious stamp set.

Halloween Card

The cooler weather has put me in the mood to do some Halloween crafting! I made this card using Fiskars paper and Making Memories Spellbound alpha stickers. I made the spider and web with the Doodlecharms Cricut cartridge.

Another thank you card

Here is another thank you card using the fabulous October Afternoon paper. The letters are Puffy Alpha from Making Memories.

Thank you cards

My new favorite paper company is October Afternoon. The paper has an old-fashioned look. These papers are from the "Farm Fresh" line and are so charming! They go perfectly with my new My Pink Stamper stamp set "Punny-licious."

Oh Baby!

More baby cards! These are for our nephew's new baby, Kainen, and a friend's new daughter, Olivia.

Beaded Cross Stitch

I love to cross stitch! These beaded kits from Mill Hill are so fun. I made this for my kitchen

Mother's Day Gifts

I made these Mother's Day treat boxes using the Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge!

NSD Challenge #3 - Renee

The challenge was to use a new technique. I tried grunge board that I have had for two years!

NSD Challenge #3 - Shelby

Shelby used foil on this card and ran it through the CuttleBug!!

NSD Challenge #2 - Shelby

NSD Challenge #2 - Renee

NSD Challenge #1 - Shelby

NSD Challenge - Renee

Whimsical Cork Board

I made this cork board for a friend's daughter. I used fabric to cover the cork board. For the name plate, I used Storybook Cricut cartridge for the name and Sweet Treats Cricut cartridge for the base. The bird is from Home Decor. Prima Flowers and Paper Trey Ink ribbon completed the project.

My Pink Stamper Challenge Project

Here is my entry for the My Pink Stamper Challenge. The challenge was to create a project using the colors pink, green and black.

I made this clipboard to use for my BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) homework. I wish the pictures could do the adorable paper justice! The pink owl glitter paper is from Best Creations. I also used DCWV glitter cardstock, Core'dinations cardstock, Raspberry Fizz ribbon from Paper Trey Ink, and Prima flowers. I used the Sweet Treats Cricut Cartridge.

Easter Baskets

I had the privilege of putting together these baskets that were given away at our church's Easter egg hunt. My friend Stacey purchased all of the contents, and I put the baskets together and created tags. I used several Cricut carts.

Outdoor Fun!

Sporting Fun!

Game Night!

Movie Night!

Rainy Day Fun!

Easter Cards

I made the cute bunny for my Easter cards using Winter Woodland Cricut cart. I used the Cuttlebug to emboss the green paper. The paper is from Creative Memories. The sentiment stamp is Paper Trey Ink's Mega Mixed Messages.