Project Life Fitness Style @ Paper Issues.

I'm up on the Paper Issue's blog with my first post! How exciting right?!?!  I'm going to do basically the same post over here, I hope you all don't mind reading it twice. ( Assuming you read both blogs right?!?! - If you don't , go subscribe to their blog .. or subscribe to mine, of course!) 

Well if you've been following me at all in the recent months, you know I've decided to do a 6 x 12 project life this year- starting at the summer before my 30th birthday.  I've shown a few of my pages but I know I'm drastically behind on that. I'll have to throw some of those post up for you! 

I wanted to make a page documenting my fitness that I've been reboosting. I know you've been kept up the loop with my planner pages and photos already but now I've thrown the photos into scrapbook form.  I used the #Whatever line by Simple Stories, I just think it's so me. The hashtags, crazy sayings and the colors are perfect!  I also think it works so well with the photos I jazzed up on the PicArt app.

I'm just so excited on so many levels. I'm excited to be part of a great team of girls that I've admired from afar - they're so helpful and kind. And representing a store that I couldn't be more obsessed with makes me proud. Also with my fitness, I've done so well omitting the holidays as well as the random snowstorms. I can't wait to get outside but I'm having a blast getting in shape and actually look forward to it each day. 

I hope you enjoyed my page as well as the close ups. Inspire you to bust out your supplies and start up a Project Life. It doesn't need a kit club or famous names- it just needs a few cut apart sheets of paper or not even. It just needs photos of your everyday life moments you want to capture! 

But any supplies you need- I hope you go to Paper Issues to pick them up! Their service is one -of-a-kind and with my name Renee- you can save 20%. 

xo. Renee

Swag Bag Sunday @ Paper Issues!

It's Swag Bag Time at Paper Issues!! 

The swag bag at Paper Issues is a subscription bag they offer at the store.  It's for those who want a little bit of this and a little bit of that! It has a range of different ephemera, cards, and stickers! Every bag essentially has the same but there may be some differences. But what's great is you can also use the code Renee for 20% off.

This is the January Swag Bag, isn't she a beaut? (We'll assume she's a girl.) All the pink, the hearts, the valentines goodies! Just the perfect amount for me- I don't need to buy a whole line but now I have little odds and ends of a bunch. 

Well we know I'm single as all get out, ( if you didn't know, now you do! ) so I had to find a picture of a couple right? My sister and her lovely husband- after taking a trip this holiday season to Europe have spoiled me with tons of pictures to scrap. Including this gem of them, perfect for love right?!  I used a hodge podge of different things, including the swag bag. A lot of the cards from the bag made great layering pieces behind the photo- as well as anchor pieces for the ephemera. I loved the addition of the clips - never usually use them so it was a great change of pace!  There was so much in the bag that I used, I can't wait to see what next month has!! 

Remember to use the code  Renee for 20% off at the store! Including these swag bags!! 

Also post your work in the albums at the Facebook Group!! Couple winners each month get a gift certificate to the Paper Issues store!! Don't want to pass up that chance!! 

xo. Renee

New Issues Monday Round 2 @ Paper Issues!

Time for the Second Round of New Issue Monday at Paper Issues!!

This month's Issue is Stash Busters! 

What is Stash Busters about? Here are some ideas to get you started (use one or use them all). Feel free to use any product you'd like. Projects can be new or old and you're welcome to share as many as you'd like.

• It's a new year, so make a dent in your stash! What are you hoarding? Is it an old collection? Is there a paper you think is too pretty to cut into? Do you have embellishments you haven't even opened? Get to work creating a project that includes something you haven't used yet or finishes off a collection by using up the scraps.
• Show us anything about your New Year's celebrations.
• Scrap a photo of yourself.

So I decided to use some of the paper from Simple Stories' The Reset Girl line as well as other lines by Simple Stories I had hoarded.  I thought the bright but basic colors went well with these photos I fixed in a photo app. I also liked many of the embellishments like the now and daily- to capture my "resolution" of exercising more. I fussy cut also from the cut apart cards I had to give myself more embellishments and a "title" of sorts. I'm trying to get back in shape LIKE A BOSS! 

As I always say, I love watching my stash dwindle down and it gave me an excuse to bust in to my stash I've been hoarding. It's just so pretty!!! I hate that, but I buy it for a reason- might as well use it. Also gives me an excuse to buy more- with all these new lines coming out soon- I got to get my wallet as well as my space ready for it all!  

Use my name Renee in the code spot at Paper Issues' Store for 20% off!!

 Helps with the resolution of saving money right?? 

Can't wait to see what you come up with!! Remember you have until February 5th to submit them on the Paper Issues' Facebook Group! 

xo. Renee

Fitness Planning for Jan 1-8

I'm so behind on showing you my fitness and planning! But I'm so excited about all my Paper Issues pages and challenges. I swear even with all that going on, I've been on top of my fitness game and I'm so proud of myself!! 

With the new year, I've changed it up just a little though. Instead of random Pinterest workouts, I decided to whip out my Women's Health Big Book of Exercises and do one of the workouts from the back of the book. Right now I'm doing the 8 weeks til Wedding Body. Yep, no wedding here but I want to look like a fabulous bride! HAHA! Weeks 1-4  has an A or B work out that you alternate 3 days a week.  I've also been doing my own warm up cardio as well as still fitting in my runs before or after the work out. 

This is what I did in my planner! I love the big fitness sticker pack from MAMBI, so many bright colors and fun stickers to use. I also actually had washi already that matched :D I'm finally able to use up my washi haul maybe??  

Monday - 15 minutes on the bike ; Wk1 D1 of the Wedding Workout from the Fitness Book as well as a 2 mile run! 

Tuesday-  15 minutes on the elliptical and a 2 mile run.

Wednesday- 15 minutes on the bike; Wk1 D2 of the Wedding WO and a 2 mile run.

Thursday- REST

Friday- 15 minutes on the elliptical and 3 mile run! So proud of myself!!

Saturday- 15 minute on the bike; Wk1 D3 of the Wedding WO and a 2.5 mile run. 

Sunday- REST ( went out of town so I just didn't work out)

Total Miles : 11.5!! How awesome!!

I know I'm a little behind showing you the work outs but I will be back with this past week's workout! They aren't as exciting as I've been sick with some flu-ish virus going around, and even though I feel a little better- I'm afraid to do a lot of motion that may cause something to turn ugly.  

xo. Renee

Mix It Up Monday @ Paper Issues!

It's Mix It Up Monday at the Paper Issues Facebook Group. The challenge was to use gesso and some acrylic to create a messy fabulous page! I am always down to try my hand at some mixed media. 

I was so excited that I did start this page early- trying to be ambitious and all. I took some different alphas that I wanted to use up and spread them in groups on the white card stock. Took some clear gesso and covered them up, kind of act like a stabilizer plus preps them for the acrylic and watercolor I'd place on top! Well, so I sat there- I wanted to cover the alphas with white acrylic paint- okay, I love to paint. I know somewhere in this house I have a HUGE bottle of white paint. I think I've torn this place nearly apart but of course, I can't find it. So my page sat there looking at me, for nearly a week- before I was able to go get some.  Did I mention I live in a small town?  Yeah, it sucks.

Anyways I was able to complete it with the white paint, as well as some smudges of watercolor spread around the page. I used a picture of me with both of our animals that I messed with in the PicArt app. They are never this close together so of course, we couldn't miss taking a picture while we had the opportunity. I used bits and pieces of multiple collections but mostly Crate Paper's Cool Kid. It was nice to get rid of some stash... 

So that means I'll need to buy some stuff soon ;) Those new lines are coming and I'm so excited!! Use the code Renee for 20% off  if you love a great savings and amazing service!

 xo. Renee

Sketchy Saturday @ Paper Issues!

They've posted another challenge on to the Paper Issues blog and Facebook group. It's January's Sketchy Saturday! 

I love this sketch! How fun, I could use multiple layers which is right up my alley and different papers! 

I wanted to make another Christmas page because seriously, I think like everyone else- we hoard our Christmas supplies for the one time a year but yet- never get rid of any of it! It's either too pretty or seriously- #webuyallthetthings.  I had plenty of different Simple Stories Christmas lines left as well as random Recollection embellishments to use up. I also included bits and pieces of the Jen Hadfield Cozy and Warm Pebbles line - love the fall/winter elements. 

I also wanted to do a Christmas line so I could document this Christmas present of mine! My new Feejay's! Pajama pants that have footies! I sent the link to the store as a joke to my sister- never did I expect she'd literally send me a pair. I can't get enough of them. I also must tell people I'm cold often- most of my presents were things to keep me warm. Must pay attention to what I say these days, never know if you'll get it for Christmas!  But really, my feet are so toasty now though in these pants! Won't hear me complain that my feet are cold again! ( Yes, I've heard of socks- but they are overrated! :) )

As always, use the code Renee at the Paper Issues' store for 20% off your bill! It's such a great save and your service is one-of-a-kind! 

xo. Renee

Pinspire Me @ Paper Issues.

Okay one of my favorite challenges from Paper Issues has been posted for the month ! ( who am I kidding? I love them all!) But these boards sucker me in every month! 

On the paper issues friends and fans Facebook group, the Pinspire Me challenge has been posted and just look at how amazing this board is!!  Possibilities are endless and perfect to start the new years!!

I was inspired by the page 1 of 365 , I love the concept of "fresh" start. Although the dork in me put day instead of page. Ah well, what can ya do!? I love it either way! I took this selfie on the early hours of the first day of January- maybe I'll take a selfie at the end of the year and compare? 

I used Maggie Holmes' Gather line which I just can't get enough of. So girlie, pinks and golds. No way it could go wrong in my book! I'm not sure how much is left at Paper Issues, but I suggest you stock up on some because it's too cute! Or you could wait til later this month- I hear there's a new Maggie line coming very soon!!! I can't wait to see it as well as all the CHA releases! (I don't need anymore but you know it's all going in my cart as soon as I see it! #musthaveallthethings )

Remember when shopping to use the code Renee for 20% off your order, and if you're a hoarder like me, it'll be a great savings!! 

xo. Renee