Saturday, December 16, 2017





These Basic Fundamentals are absolutely to die for.  They are for sure my favorite fundamental package.  I love that you can create with the different tones and shades or add a pop of color to them.  I have created two cards.  The first one  using the browns which I only used the browns, spiced it up with our Bronze Sequins, and one with the greys where I added a splash of Bashful Cardstock, glitter paper,  and pearls to perk it up.  I used the sentiments from the Hunting For Words stamp set, B1571.  You may also notice that the card designs are new. ( Hint hint) there might be something new to look forward to in January!!!!!

If you have come here from Haley Dyer you are on the right track




Now head on over to Shirley Ross or start at the beginning





Saturday, November 18, 2017






     Welcome to our Featured paper Blog Hop!  This month we are showcasing items from our Silver & Gold paper Pack with various projects created by talented Close to  my Heart consultants.  If you are visiting from Julie's blog then you are on the right track.
     I totally loved working with the Silver & Gold papers. I wanted to get away from a Christmas theme so I created a New Year's Eve layout.  Enjoy!!!


Now head over to Kathleen's blog to see what fun things she has created.





Thursday, November 2, 2017

Beary Christmas

I am totally in love with this Beary Christmas paper.
Enjoy these three quick and simple cards that were made with it!!!!




Saturday, October 21, 2017


The Beary Christmas paper is such a delight to work with.  I loved creating the following layouts for this Blog Hop.  Hope you enjoy!!!!




If you came here from Julie's blog you are on the right track.
Head on over to Erica's blog to see what darling creations she has to share.

Carol Loftus
Julie Scott
Erica Haskin
Brenda Lapp
Cheryl Arbo
Shirley Ross
Kathleen Androlewicz
Geri Baker
Ramona Temple
Jen Rubio




Friday, October 13, 2017


Halloween Happiness

I had so much fun creating with the Cats and Bats Workshop Your Way kit.
This paper screams Halloween but is also versatile enough to be used for many other occasions.
Enjoy the layouts and cards that I created with these papers and product.  To order your own Cats and bats Workshop Your way click on the shop with me link on the left and it will take you to my website. 





Friday, May 26, 2017

June Workshop

I have been busy creating with the new Jack papers in the Seasonal Expressions#2.
I don't know if I fell in love with these papers because of two of my favorite colors red and black,
or because it is the name of my youngest grandson Jack.  Anyway, I love these papers and couldn't stop creating.  Therefore, my June workshop consists of 3 2 page 12X12 layouts and 3 cards.





Date:  Thursday, June 15th

Time:  12:00 -2:00, 2:00 -4:00, or 7:00 - 9:00

Cost:  $25.00 (Includes 1 Jack Paper Package, 1 Jack Complements, & additional cardstock)
            All projects will be cut and ready for you to assemble.

Signup and payment:  Due to me no later than Friday June 2nd

Hope you all have a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend,

Hugs,
RaNae

Monday, April 3, 2017

April Workshop
Some Kinda Wonderful....

Spring is in the air and that is Some Kinda Wonderful, a perfect time to use the Some Kinda Wonderful paper packet for our April Workshop..

This month we will feature that paper packet, with a refreshing Best Friends 2 page layouts, and two darling cards.  The papers are bright and cheerful and the layout can be used for all kinds of best friends.  You can also change the title to Best Day if that works better for your needs.

Cost for this workshop is $15.00

Day and Times:

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Noon - 2:00
2:00 - 4:00
7:00 - 9:00

Sign up and payment is due to me no later than Monday, April 10th.

Contact me at:  ranaefennema@hotmail.com or 801-518-3350


Hope to see you there!!!!!



Friday, March 10, 2017

Don't Be Too Quick To Judge!!!

I have to say that I was not in love with the March SOTM.  I am not a coffee drinker of tea drinker so I felt like I really didn't need it.  Boy was I wrong when I started working with this set.  Below are some samples that I have created.  If you want to give this stamp set a try you can purchase it at
http://grandmanaedesignes.closetomyheart.com
You can get this set for $5.00 with a $50.00 purchase or you can buy it alone for $17.95






Monday, March 6, 2017

March Workshop

I have been so excited to announce this workshop.  It is done using the Dreaming Big paper package and compliments which you will receive both when you sign up for this workshop. 
I am in love with this paper package.  It just makes me happy looking at it.
The workshop will be held Thursday March 23rd from noon - 2:00 or 7:00 - 9:00
Sign up and payment will be due to me no later than Friday March 10th.  If you love this as much as I do and can't attend and would like a kit please let me know.
Sign up by contacting me at:
ranaefennema@hotmail.com
or at 801-518-3350
These cards and layout were created by RaNae Fennema but inspired by Denise Anderson- Turley
Hope to hear from you soon!!!!

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Hello Lovely!!!

Hello Lovely!!!!

Here we are in February already.  I can't believe that the first month of 2017 is gone.
I am ready to dig in and get these Workshops back up and running.
For the month of February we will be creating a 2 page 12X12 layout along with two beautiful cards, all made out of our beautiful Hello Lovely paper and compliments.  This is a super easy workshop and for those that sign up I will have an extra special SUPRISE craft for you to make.
The workshop will be held on Thursday February 23rd.
Times will be:
12:00 to 2:00
7:00 to 9:00
Cost for this workshop is $15.00
Sign up and payment is due to me no later than Monday February 12th
Please indicate the time that you will be attending.
If you are long distance and would like this kit just add $5.00 to your order for shipping.
You can contact me at ranaefennema@hotmail.com
or
801-518-3350
Hope to hear from you soon!!!!!