The {21} Challenge - Day Fifteen

Rhonna's Challenge definitely has me motivated. Its Day Fifteen - and for a PINK quote its a GREAT Quote!!

From Rhonna's Website:

Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow." Plato

"With this quote, I would like you to replace 'anyone' with... yourself...Never discourage yourself. We are all making progress even if it's slow. Don't get down on yourself...you are doing it...at your own pace. 15 days is a huge accomplishment...just keep it up! Love seeing your wonderful art journals & hearing about your journeys! We are doing it...it feels good, no?"

Yes it does!! I may not actually "create" something everyday, but It's got me thinking about it...EVERY DAY. Thats awesome!!! I'm planning new "creations" and getting excited to use up my stash...... using up stash = more stash!! I love buying things that make me happy!!!

Today DH & I walked both dogs for a little while - It was such a nice day! I literally attacked my garden. No more sunflowers, (I picked them and cooked some.....YUMMY), I also picked the last tomatoes....(made Yummy spaghetti sauce too..... we will be trying that out tomorrow!) Poor tomatoes, happily on a vine in the morning, and by 4PM in a pot of boiling water. I felt bad for the little (big) guys! I also picked the last of the cucumbers, broccoli and cauliflower! All I have left are carrots, brussel sprouts and pumpkins..... Speaking of pumpkins...I made an interesting discovery today. I have a pumpkin growing up the vines, almost to the hydro wires! I believe I'll have to be "creative" in picking it, {21} day challenge or not!! LOL I'll have to take a picture of it and post it. Its kinda funny that this quote happened today. Growing a garden is such a slow process, the only fast thing about it is the weeds!!

Added Photos:

Crazy Vines - Where's the Pumpkin?????



Here it is!!

Circle of Scrapping Friends - New Dare

The new blog, Circle of Scrapping Friends has posted their First Dare! They would like you to post your favorite LO, and why its your favorite.

So Here it goes:



This one's my favorite LO.

1. I love that I did it in under a half an hour!

2. Its one of the few photos of DH & I that I have, and that I like.

3. Its Crazy like us!!

I used Superstar by Rhonna Farrer (SStar Collection) Kit that I bought from Timeless Inspirations and some Stash Ric Rac.

Scrapbooking at Monica's Place - 8th episode

Monica has another awesome video up!! I've updated my sidebar to include it!! Also at the end of the video it tell you how to enter to win a Cosmo Cricket kit! (Say that 5 times fast!)

Awesome video as always, Monica! Keep up the great work!!

The {21} Challenge - Day FOURTEEN

Hey Thats Two Weeks!! Two straight weeks of consciously making an effort to be creative and also walk the dogs, not to mention actually completing a challenge. TWO WEEKS. I'm patting myself on the back.....Good Renee......

The {21} Day Challenge - Day Thirteen

Rhonna's Challenge is at Day Thirteen and I'm still in it!!



Granted, Its Friday, and I was SOOOOO tired after work. It took 2 1/2 hours just to get home! Crazy Border!! Stupid, Stupid, Stupid......

So I spent time with the family, hanging on the couch watching A Resident Evil Movie! I love it when a girl kicks ass!!

It was a "I need to veg night!" So I did!!

I wonder how my Yard sale stuff is doing? I had ever intention of going after work, but the silly border wait put an end to that! Lucy and Max were crossing their legs by the time I got home! and boy, once I sat down, I did not want to move at all!! Good thing DH went and got Chinese!! hehehe

The {21} Challenge - Day Twelve

The {21} Challenge



So Today I finished making tags and labeling my stash of goodies for the Yard Sale at my LSS . If your interested - you can find the GSD file here. Its just a Simple file of small flowers. I marked them with my number and used repositionable Xyron to attach to my stuff.

This is what I ended up bringing over:





I hope I ended up pricing everything reasonable for a LSS Garage Sale. Here's my list:

• Bag of embellishments – 0.50
• Basic Grey Slipcase Album - $10
• Beige – multi – yarn 0.50
• Beige plain yarn – 0.50
• Black yarn – 0.50
• Blue 12 x 12 Album $10
• Blue Multi Yarn – 0.50
• Blue yarn – 0.50
• Brown yarn – 0.50
• Cat punch – 0.50
• Celebrations Stamp Set – (6 pieces) – 0.50
• CuttleBug Embossing Folders – 37-1255 - $4
• Darice Charming Embellishments – Metal (beach) 0.75
• Delta – Set of 12 Dye Inks - $5
• Dolphin punch 0.50
• Fiskars Card Boss-Embossing Set incl. Stencil & stylus-$5
• Fiskars Embossing Set - Birthday Wishes - $1
• Fiskars Embossing Set - Happy Birthday - $1
• Fiskars Embossing Set - Love - $1
• Fiskars Embossing Set - Monogram Letters - $1
• Fiskars Shape Boss Embossing Set–incl. tray, pegs, stylus & stencil - $10
• Fiskars Shape Template – Circles - $2
• Go west – remember/carefree – 0.75
• Jo-Ann’s 3-D Card embellishments “love Poly Tiles” $2
• Jo-Ann’s Season Tiles – 0.75
• Jolee’s – baby – jjga027b – diaper pin 0.25
• Jolee’s - Baby - jjga033a – pk pacifier – 0.25
• Jolee’s – jjbb007b – grasshopper – 0.75
• Jolee’s – jjeboo1a – bagel - 0.50
• Jolee’s - jjeco18a – potato – 0.50
• Karen Foster Design – Soccer Alphabet – 0.50
• Karen Foster Design Embossing Tips – Birthday no pad - $4
• Karen Foster Design Embossing Tips – Christmas w/pad-$5
• Karen Foster Design Embossing Tips - Holidays w/pad $5
• Making Memories Foam Stamp – Patterns – 26097 - $5
• Melissa Frances – Tags (4) - $1
• Melissa Frances – Vintage Photo Frames - $2
• Melissa Frances – Vintage Reversible Tabs – 0.50
• Olive green yarn – 0.50
• Pink – 6 x 6 Album $5
• Pink – 6 x 6 Album $5
• Queen & Co – “frills” Brads – 0.50
• Red yarn – 0.50
• Scrap-ease – keyhole – (metal) – 0.75
• Set of 3 pinkish flowers – 0.25
• Sizzix – Red - 38-0163 frame rectangle $7
• Sizzix – Red – 38-0304 square set $7
• Sizzix – Red - 38-0943 tag traditional combo $7
• Sizzix – Red -38-0305 circles $7
• Sizzix – Red -38-1137 album cover & page inserts $7
• Sizzix – Sizzlits – 38-9696 – Halloween - $6
• Sizzix – Yellow – 38-0156 Border, Star $5
• Sizzix Embossing folder 38-9636 – flag $5
• Sizzix Embossing Folder 38-9672 – thanks $5
• Small square punch – 0.50
• The Paper Studios Alphabets – Weathered - $10
• White Yarn – 0.50
• Wooden Stamp - baby bear – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp - bear – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – bear w/pencil – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – bear/bow on head – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp - bow – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – flowers in basket – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – girl w/puppy – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – I love you – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp – lion – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp - thank you – 0.25
• Wooden Stamp - zoo animals – 0.25
• Zip e mate – Green - $25

So we will see what's left on Monday. It was so easy to do. I brought my tote into the store, took out everything and placed it on the table in the front, then was told to come back Monday. Its that easy! Unbelievable! Of course I'm such a pack rat that I started thinking twice about a couple of the items, so I went and shopped!

The {21} Challenge - Day Eleven

The {21} Challenge is at Day Eleven - and I'm still trying!!!



I learned the essence of this quote in my former life as a door to door salesperson. Its very true! Amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it!

Well its Day Eleven! Ten Days left to go! I'm still participating, thinking of ways to be creative every day! Its so exciting.

Today I started the task of figuring out what my "unloved" stash is, and labeling it for my LSS's Customer Garage Sale. I made my own GSD file. I posted the link to download it Here:
Ok I may not update the blog every day, but I'm still walking the dogs and being creative, and after Day Eleven, I still feel so Good about it!!! And I eventually update this blog too!!

Thanks Again Rhonna for this challenge! Max and Lucy say "woof" too!!

The {21} Challenge - Day 10

Rhonna's Challenge is at Day 10!! Woohoo!! I'm still doing this too!



Tuesday, Tuesday.

Today I walked Lucy alone - her leg was better - unfortunately we did not get THAT far. It started to Thunderstorm a little way into the walk. It was very odd, and around dusk. It felt like the lightening was almost in our face, (at this point we were bookin' it home!) When we were near the Park, it was quiet, until a lightening bolt flashed, then boy oh boy, those birds started squawking. It was so odd. Very glad the greyhound and I made it home safe!.

Made the Harry Potter Paper piercing tonight. I think they turned out OK. I made them as a RAK for a friend.

Rhonna Farrer’s {21} Challenge Day Nine

Rhonna Farrer’s {21} Challenge Day Nine



Thanks to everyone for such nice comments on my blog! I've also been getting your emails too!! Thank you!!

So for Monday - Lucy's Leg was acting up - so I decided to walk Max alone. Boy oh Boy. I forgot how fast he walks on his own. Can you believe the greyhound slows him down? I swear we walked two miles in less than a half an hour. It was insane. I felt like I was speed walking, but I did not stop him. A;) The dog was smiling he was so happy, and B;) it actually was good for me.... right???

For the creative side of things, well I did not actually do anything particularly creative, except plan and get items ready for a project for Lucy. It will be interesting when I'm done, I'm sure.

Will post when its done!

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Day Challenge - Day Eight

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge Day Eight

The jist of it is, it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So she has a link on her site to inspire us.



Well I can tell you I'm very Happy Its Day Eight!!!

Today I went through the list of Challenge Participants, Let me tell you - You Girls ROCK!! Great inspiration out there! Keep up the great work!!! XOXOXOXO

I did walk Lucy today, but was not creative! I had much housework and home stuff to do!! Boo Hoo!!

Here are some funny pictures to get you smiling!!

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Day Challenge - Day Seven

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge Day Seven

The jist of it is, it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So she has a link on her site to inspire us. Can you believe its a week already!!!!



Its Saturday - My Favorite Day!!

Made a LO for Savvy N Sassy's Telephone Tag.



Ummmm.... I kinda walked on the wild side for this one!!
I used:
DCWV - Rockstar Papers
K & C rub-on - "playful
Canvas Tags
Mesh
SNS Ribbon

To see everyone's awesome Layouts {Click Here:}

Because I had a few days that I was not really creative, I tried really hard today to catch up. Remember the project I was staring about in this post? Well I finished it!! Woohoo!!

The dogs now have their own Toy Box!!!

Here's the front of it! - Notice the SNS ribbon??



Here's a Side:



Here's the other Side!



Max and Lucy will finally have a pretty place for their stuffies!!!

If you like the Arrow on the box - Here is the GSD file. Enjoy!!

Nickelback Rockstar Spoof - Popstar

By JamesAtWar

Pretty Funny!!

Rhonna Farrer {21} Day Challenge - Day Six

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge Day 6

The jist of it is, it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So she has a link on her site to inspire us.

Today, Friday - I worked, came home and promptly feel asleep on the couch. Go figure!

So needless to say I did not do any of my goals today. Poor puppies.....

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge - Day Five

Nice quote!

Again, very true!! I'm so tired today - and geeked too - Look who posted on little ol' me's blog????

Rhonna Did!! Woohoo!!! I'm so geeked. Look Here See I told you its true!!

As for my creative part of my challenge - I will make this up tomorrow - all I did today was read another magazine and STARE at a project. I will have this finished by the end of the challenge - I'm adding it as a goal. Today I did a greyhound thing, and change the spark plugs in my truck after work, so all I could do when I was done was STARE at it. So I decided to update the blog. I was so geeked to see Rhonna's name in the comments!! Made my night!!

ADOPTED! - Banker Cruz!

This good looking guy was adopted on Monday!! Congratulations on finding your forever family!!!

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge - Day Four

This is SOOOOOO true!!!

Today is DH's Birthday! So I spent the evening celebrating. I will have to make the time to walk the dogs and be creative. I did read scrapping magazines.....does that count?

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge - Day Three

Isn't this a great quote!!

The dogs and I took a short walk today..... Its Monday, and the first day back to work after a vacation.....I was wiped! It does not help that I ran around like a chicken, getting DH his present, "creatively" wrapping it, (seriously, I was creative! I ran out of paper, used tissue paper and a gift bag..... not my best job, but definitely creative!!) only had a few more minutes to finish wrapping and hide it before he came home!! LOL But we did it!!

***Updated to add - he did not find it either!! Woohoo!!! I rock!!

Its Coming.................

Rhonna Farrer’s {21} Day Challenge - Day 2

Well its Day two - and how am I doing???

1. I have walked both dogs today, at least a mile. They are sleeping very nicely at my feet.

2. I'm still doing the challenge! Woohoo!!

3. I was creative today! I took three Christmas ornaments I bought at a yard sale (50 cents) and made them into crochet boxes. They are more my style now! NO PINK left on these babies!! woohoo!! I'm currently using them to store lace, Halloween ribbon, and crochet flowers.

These are the Before pictures:



Here is the More My Style Picture:

My Homemade Clip it up is Done!!

See I did something productive this vacation! lol I found the instructions Here: For a more detailed how-to, (with pictures) Click Here:

Thanks to Amy McCarty for putting this together for us!!

Some pictures of mine:



















I have over 200 items in it already - and believe it or not - room for more! I used these Clips I purchased online at JoAnn's . I've found more doubles of things I did not know, so after my Birthday Money is spent - I will try not to buy any more. I have So much stuff!!

I finally used my Garage Sale Lace on a Project!! Woohoo!!

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Day Challenge

Rhonna Farrer's {21} Challenge is here!

The jist of it is, it takes 21 days to form a new habit. So she has a link on her site to inspire us.

I have finally made my choices.

1. to walk the dogs every day at least a mile. (better for them and great for me!)

2. to actually complete this challenge!!! (its only 21 days right!)

3. to try to be creative every day - even if a quickie project!

Here is the inspirational quote for the first day!



I will update later with my page.!!

Edited: I completed a card - but I did not walk the dogs a mile today -