Memories and More Monday

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Stampin'Up! offers different resources for my Memory Keeping needs. 

Through the years I have tried different.

My process is becoming simpler as I realized not long ago how I usually start my pages.

FIRST: My story

For me is all about the story I want to share. When I start simply with photos it gets me lost.

Bit if I want a story to stay with me I quickly work on a page starting with "the story" per se.

SECOND: I find the photos that illustrate my story, can be present or past, people or places. Could even be words.

THIRD: From there is finding the colors and papers I want to use, the sketch I want to follow (usually depending on the art of pictures I picked) and the embellishments. 

For this page I followed a sketch from Simple Scrapper, a community of scrapbookers that I LOVE being part of. 

My family from overseas came to visit a few weeks ago.

Time with the grandparents is scarce so I truly want my children to REMEMBER these moments. Not forget the joy they brought and how blessed we are to have these amazing relatives close to us, if only for 10 days. 

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This is also something I like, 

mixing traditional scrapbooking with divided pocket pages. 

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I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Stampin'Up announced all the products they will be retiring coming May 31st. Many stamp sets, ALL Project Life sets, ALL 2015-2017 In-Colors, most embellishments and ribbons are on the Goodbye list till supplies last. Many are on discounts to up to 50% off.  See them all here in my store (with pictures) or print the retiring list here!

Below all the products I used in this post. Give it a try!

Several items are retiring and on discount, check them out!

Moments Like These Project Life Card Collection [138454]	Moments Like These Project Life Accessory Pack [138455]	Delicate White Doilies [141701]
Carried Away Designer Series Paper [143608]

Happy Easter: No More Fear

5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly and tell His disciples that He is risen from the dead, 
Matthew 28:5-7



I so LOVE this portion of Scripture. 

How many times I've been afraid of the unknown. Afraid of what lays ahead. Afraid of letting go, just like the disciples were when Jesus "left them" (died).

But the cross is such a powerful reminder to me to NEVER LIVE WITH FEAR. Of not giving it a teeny bit of space in my life. The angels live without panic, terrifying anxiety, without being preoccupied. 

May you and I live a life of glorious freedom here on earth and prepare the way for the One who is to come back soon. 

Easter Blessings my friends, Jesus is indeed alive! He is risen.

Happy Easter 2017! 

There is great hope in knowing our God cares. 

He always cares for us!

*If this post is a blessing to you, could you leave me a comment below. It helps my blog ratings, encourages me and lets me know you liked it! :)

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Below all the products I used in this post. Give it a try!

Several items are retiring and on discount, check them out!

Easter Message Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142987]	Rose Wonder Photopolymer Stamp Set [140697]	Rose Garden Thinlits Dies [140619]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]	SNAIL Permanent Adhesive [104332]
Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Big Shot [143263]	Gold Metallic Thread [138401]

Because the Easter Message is simple

"You have permission to stop, walk slowly and be mindful".

I LOVE the ways He speaks to us. 

I LOVE the way He opened the door for me to have a relationship, a friendship, a dwelling in Him.

I hope these cards remind you He gave it ALL for you, SO in Christ you can be happy, you can BE. 

Be All He created you to be.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND HERE: 

a simple sketch

a simple stamping

simple embellishments

Because the Easter Message is simple

When not sure how to start stamping, separate 15 minutes. 

Turn the timer and ENJOY time creating. He made you creative!

1. Start with Paper

2. Go for the Ribbon

3. Go for the Sequins

*If this post is a blessing to you, could you leave me a comment below. It helps my blog ratings, encourages me and lets me know you liked it! Oh and if you try this send me a picture! :)

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Below all the products I used in this post. 

Several items are retiring and on discount, check them out!

Easter Message Clear-Mount Stamp Set [142987]	Suite Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140712]	Very Vanilla 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [101650]
Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [133675]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]	Wisteria Wonder Classic Stampin' Pad [126985]
Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad [133642]	Layering Ovals Framelits Dies [141706]	Big Shot Platform [142802]
Wisteria Wonder 1/2" Seam Binding Ribbon [134572]	Fancy Frost Sequins [142519]

Passion Week: Add more color without coloring!

Easter Blessings,



This is such a special week, were we are called to remember.
Remember God's love, Jesus' sacrifice and His resurrection.
Remember all His blessings and His promises.


Take time to celebrate His life inside of us. What hope He brings into our lives!

Here a few card for those of us who DO NOT LIKE TO COLOR! 
Yeah, I will be honest, maybe when I turn older and my agenda slows down (does that ever happens!?), but so far I color VERY little. I have two adult coloring books. One is of Bible verses, the other trees. I used them when I go on planes. Meaning once a year. Hehe! Check out my idea NOT to color.


Don't miss the technique photo tutorial below! 
By the way, did you watch yesterday's video? Here!

Special Reason Bundle (retiring May 31st) and Suite Sayings (retiring May 31st) made this a breeze, together with Gorgeous Grunge (retiring May 31st)

I used these ink pads: Mint Macaroon(retiring), 

Peekaboo Peach and Sweet Sugarplum

No coloring at all here...but is easy and pretty to LAYER stamps on top of each other with Butterfly Basics

This is my favorite, Suite sayings sentiment with the Remarkable You. Love my In-Color enamels in Sweet Sugarplum.

I am enjoying making Easter cards, what better way that send a reminder of HIS beautiful love for us.

Below I show the Masking Technique. Go try it with any flower stamp you have or any image really. Is easy! Then color or NOT :)

*If this post is a blessing to you, could you leave me a comment below. It helps my blog ratings, encourages me and lets me know you liked it! Oh and if you try this send me a picture! :)

I am so thankful you stopped by today.

If you need any products please visit my store here and use April hostess code 2VTJXQHS

Creative Blessings,

Jessica Cruz de Urrutia

Stampin’Up! Independent Demonstrator since 2010

Below all the products I used in this post. Give it a try!

Several items are retiring and on discount, check them out!

Remarkable You Clear-Mount Stamp Set [139894]	So In Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set [143216]	Butterfly Basics Clear Stamp Set [138816]
Suite Sayings Clear-Mount Stamp Set [140712]	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [100730]	Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock [121045]
Sweet Sugarplum 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [141418]	Sweet Sugarplum Classic Stampin' Pad [141395]	Peekaboo Peach Classic Stampin' Pad [141398]
Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad [138326]	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708]	Stampin' Trimmer [126889]
Metallic Enamel Shapes [141678]	2016-2018 In Color Enamel Shapes [141410]	Bitty Butterfly Punch [129406]

Have a Beautiful Easter! 

Come back for more Easter Celebration Card ideas this week!

Stampin'Up announced all the products they will be retiring coming May 31st. Many stamp sets, ALL Project Life sets, ALL 2015-2017 In-Colors, most embellishments and ribbons are on the Goodbye list till supplies last. Many are on discounts to up to 50% off.  See them all here in my store (with pictures) or print the retiring list here!