Carrie Stamps

Hello Kitty Banner

Finally I am posting the Birthday Banner that I made for my daughter's birthday party.  If you have seen my past posts you know it was a Hello Kitty party. 

Our colors were Pink Passion, Glorious Green and White, with hints of Yoyo yellow and Pretty in Pink.

I made this banner with my Big Shot and my Pennant Die, Serrif Essentials Alphabet dies, and my Hello Kitty Sizzix die.  As well as my Boho Blossoms punch, 1/4" circle punch and Stickles Diamond Glitter.  I attached each pennant to the next with Pink Grosgrain ribbon.

It was fun to make, and actually did not take as much time as I thought it would.  I will be removing the Hello Kitty and using this banner again for Hannah's 1st birthday party coming up in August and then again for my birthday and then again for ... Let's just say I put a lot of love into this and it is so cute that it will be a family heirloom!  hehe.

AND, check out my Hello Kitty Cake!!!

It was not as stressful as I thought it was going to be!  I made a sheet cake.  Cut it into an oval, then used the cut off corners to create the ears.  The eyes and nose are Jumbo Jelly Beans I got at a candy store.  The whiskers are licorise whips and the flower is a silk gerber daisy.  I think she is so cute! 

Thanks for stopping by, more to come... Hello Kitty Thank you cards! 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Party Favors!

I am so excited, I have completed the Hello Kitty Party Favors today!!!!

Yeah, I had to share them with you!

I got these boxes from a friend, see how they have a cute window!  They are very glossy, so they needed serious time to dry!  I stamped them with the Enjoy Life stamp set.  The Hello kitty is a sticker, mounted on punched card stock circles.  The largest scallop circle is actually from my pennant die.  I cut SEVERAL pennants to make a birthday banner, which I will share once it is hung and can take a good picture of it, so I had lots of Pink Passion Scallop circles left over to use for the party favors.

Here is a view from the top, I stamped the word, enjoy on top!  And, for the boxes going to the girls I added a ribbon handle, transforming the box... into a purse! 

I love how they turned out and my, I mean Samantha's, Pink and Green Hello Kitty party is going to be so cute and fun!  I just need to think of a table center piece, that I can make now.  Any ideas? 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

And a card to match!

Saturday we went to my a birthday party for my husband's cousin's daughter, who turned 3.  After wrapping her gift I felt I MUST have a MATCHING card to go with the gift wrap.  So, here is the cute 3x3 gift card that I made.  I have to say I was quite pleased with my self at how quick and cute I made this card and how well it went with the gift wrap.

     I am sure Kayleeha (birthday girl)will totally appreiciate it. hehe.  At least it made me happy! 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

New Cookout Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stampin' Up! has teamed up with Country Living Magazine again with another great kit.  This one has all the makings of a great Outdoor Cookout.  With the fun items in this kit your cookout will have the perfect finishing touches, that will take almost no time to prepare!

Country Living Summer Cookout Kit (118070)
Price: $24.95
With the simple and speedy projects in the Country Living Summer Cookout Kit, every summer gathering will become a celebration! The Summer Cookout Kit contains • Summer Entertaining stamp set (see below) • Table Tent die-cut sheets (1 each of 4 colors) • Invitation die-cut sheets (that is the SKEWER!) • Coaster sheets (1 each of 4 colors) • Tag die-cut sheet • Printed food wrapper sheets (12 each of 2 colors) • Printed recipe cards • Large white open-end envelopes • Night of Navy Classic Stampin’ Spot • Ruby Red Classic Stampin’ Spot • Linen thread • Bamboo skewers

I think this is such a cute kit.  I love that plaid stamp, I can just see the possiblities. 

Order yours now at www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Wild About this set

It seems strange to be posting a farewell message to a stamp set I love and do not own!  But, I had to make an alligator card with my new favorite technique Faux Alligator skin!  So, this is my fond farewell to Wild About You set, which is retiring at the end of this month. 

My camera has a hard time getting Certainly Celery right, so I have to let you know that is the color I used for the green.  I had some left over Alligators from this card.

I also used the Say It with Scallops set, another retiring set that is super cute! 

The last stamp I used is the Twill Background stamp, this one is not retiring. 

The celery ribbon is left over from my Sale-A-Bration ribbon bundle, it's twill.  So, this card has a lot of texture. 

The faux alligator skin technique is the creation of Jackie Topa I believe.  It is easier than it looks! 

1. Cover your card stock with versamark ink by pressing the stamp pad all over the card stock, until you have a good coating.

2. Sprinkle on clear embossing powder, tap off excess.

3. Using bone folder draw wavy line in the powder as you like, tap off excess powder

4. Heat with embossing gun.

5. Use as you like, you can run it through the big shot before or after!

ONE MORE THING!  I got the best surprise yesterday!  A hand stamped card in the mail!  It was from my friend Beth.  HOW SWEET IS SHE!  And, she is a totally awesome stamper!  THANKS BETH!

Isn't it gorgeous!  We were suppose to have a meeting tonight.  But, it was canceled.  Beth already had her swaps done so she mailed them out to 11 people from our group.  I was one of them, I feel like I won the lottery!  I am sad we did not have our group get together though, I was going to demo!  So, I will have to show you all what I was going to do!!!  Maybe tomorrow, however, we JUST got a new TV, like an hour and a half ago!  My daughter and I celebrated by watching Sesame Street in HD and snacking on HOME MADE banana bread and HOMEMADE hot cocoa!  Elmo is so cute in HD! Anyway, my hubby and I have plans to put our feet up on the reclining sofa, watch Eagle Eye and eat our favorite TCBY shiver!  That's a dream night for parents of young children.  I will hold the dream in my head and not think of how many interruptions we will have! 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie Rhoades

REMEMBER: you can order from me any time at www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net

Make sure you get your favorite retiring stamp sets and accessories before it is too late!

Hello Kitty Invite

Here's what I have been up to lately.  Planning a Hello Kitty Birthday.  It is for my oldest daughter Samantha, she will be 4-1/2.  We have a party on her half birthday, as her birthday is two weeks before Christmas.  This year the theme we picked was Hello Kitty.  Well, I was really wondering how I was going to make an invitation for that.  I tried making the Hello kitty face with my punches, but I just could not get the eyes right.  Then I saw that someone had used a Sizzix die of Hello Kitty on a scrapbook page.  That's when the search was on!  I found TONS of Hello Kitty Sizzix dies and Sizzlits!  I ended up buying 3 on Ebay.  Yeah!  Here is the Invite, I will show you more of my party creations closer to the party.

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Clutch It!

Can you even believe how cute this is!  I got the idea from Gretchen Barron.  I love it so much we are going to make it at my LADIES NIGHT OUT this month! 

Come join us!  You Are Invited!

Thursday, June 11th at 6:30pm

This month you will get to make 2 fabulous cards and you can make the Bonus Project, the Faux Alligator Skin Clutch, show above.

Registration is just $5!  There is no obligation to place an order.  If you want to place an order your $5 will be credited to your order when it reaches $25.  When your order reaches $50 you get to make the Bonus Project. 

We always have lots of fun, stamping, chatting and snacking.  I would love to see you there.  To register click the Buy now button below. Or, email me if you prefer to mail me a check.

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

LAST CHANCE!

Here it is Stampers!  The retired stamp set and accessories lists, which is now called the LAST CHANCE list!  You must act fast though!  Things on this list go fast!  If there is anything you want I suggest you order it TODAY!  Once they sell out, they are GONE!

Stampin' Up! is letting us know even sooner about the retiring accessories AND, giving us a great deal of some very cool items!  Scroll all the way down to view the accossories list and the link to the stamp set list is at the bottom.  And now for my AWESOME SPECIAL!

  The first EIGHT people to order will get a HOSTESS SHARE!  Here's how it works, I need 8 people to place orders of at least $50 each to get a $400 order.  Each one of you will get something FREE!  2 people will receive their choice of Level 1 or Level 2 hostess sets, 6 people will get $15 in Free merchandise!  What a deal!  I want to place the order ASAP, on June 2nd or earlier if I fill the 8 spots.  So you'll only have a few days to browse the Last Chance list when it comes out on Monday.  I will draw names as soon as I have $400 in orders & contact you to pick out your free goodies.  So let me know ASAP when the list comes out so I can be sure to get your stuff before it's gone!

Email me your order at: carrierhoades@msn.com

Click here to view the LAST CHANCE STAMP SET list!

RETIRED/ LAST CHANCE ACCESSORIE LIST!

Item #	Product Description	Price	Discount	Sale Price	Availability
112735	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
112970	LO MEJOR DE TODO	19.95	0.5	9.98	Available
105143	DAYS TO REMEMBER 6X6 FR	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
113888	RUB ONS MANY OCCASIONS	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
109044	PUNCH SNOW BLOSSOM	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
111364	RIBBON POLY TWILL SO SAFFRON 7/8"	8.95	0.5	4.48	Available
106961	STAZON REFILL WHITE	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114341	COURDUROY BUTTONS PACIFIC POINT	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114316	RIBBON ORIGINALS PIG TAILS	13.95	0.5	6.98	Available
111414	RUB ONS HIDDEN GARDEN	10.95	0.5	5.48	Available
114351	DESIGNER HARDWARE HOORAY	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
114338	COURDUROY BUTTONS KIWI KISS	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114019	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLEURETTES	9.95	0.5	4.98	Available
114317	RIBBON ORIGINALS DRESS UP	12.95	0.5	6.48	Available
102875	HEMP TWINE RED	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
101259	HEMP TWINE BLACK	2.95	0.5	1.48	Available
113979	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS CANVAS CUTS	7.95	0.5	3.98	Available
114350	DESIGNER HARDWARE SOHO	4.95	0.5	2.48	Available
111363	RIBBON GROSGRAIN PINK PIROUETTE 1 1/4"	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111365	RIBBON TAFFETA RIDING HOOD RED	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
111847	RIBBON DOUBLE STITICHED BAJA BREEZE 1"	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
111371	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED TANGERINE TANGO 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111373	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PINK PIROUETTE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111372	RIBBON GROSGRIAN STRIPED KIWI KISS 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
113884	RUB ONS FASHION DISTRICT	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
114318	RIBBON ORIGINALS VALET	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111374	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED RIDING HOOD RED 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111370	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED PACIFIC POINT 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111415	RUB ONS GREATEST MOMENTS	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
113887	RUB ONS BRIGHT DELIGHTS	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111416	RUB ONS CHATEAU BELLA	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
111338	NOTES TEXTURED LOVE ASSORTMENT II	12.95	0.25	9.71	Available
111879	RIBBON SATIN KIWI KISS VERY VANILLA	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
111277	RUB ONS A PERFECT DAY	10.95	0.25	8.21	Available
110730	DIE CUTS POCKETS & PIECES	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
107272	PUNCH KEY TAG	15.95	0.25	11.96	Available
113980	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER CANDY LANE	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
111375	RIBBON GROSGRAIN STRIPED BAJA BREEZE 5/8"	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
112010	DIE CUTS BLOOMS AGAIN	8.95	0.25	6.71	Available
113991	TASTE OF TEXTILES	9.95	0.25	7.46	Available
101399	STIPPLE BRUSHES	6.95	0.25	5.21	Available
112092	BUTTON BOUQUET	7.95	0.25	5.96	Available
112139	NOTES CAROUSEL II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111336	NOTES SCALLOP II	11.95	0.25	8.96	Available
111840	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PACIFIC POINT	2.95			Available
111841	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL TANGEIRNE TANGO	2.95			Available
111843	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL PINK PIROUETTE	2.95			Available
111839	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL RIDING HOOD RED	2.95			Available
111842	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL KIWI KISS	2.95			Available
112161	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS KIWI KISS	9.95			Available
112042	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN GARDEN	9.95			Available
112156	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PINK PIROUETTE	9.95			Available
112150	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS PACIFIC POINT	9.95			Available
112153	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS TANGERINE TANGO	9.95			Available
111844	CLASSIC STAMPIN INK REFILL BAJA BREEZE	2.95			Available
111836	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD RIDINGHOOD RED	5.95			Available
111838	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PINK PIROUETTE	5.95			Available
113966	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER GOOD MORNING SUNSHINE	9.95			Available
109123	STAMPIN WRITE JOURNALER BASIC BROWN	3.25			Available
113981	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA BIRDS	9.95			Available
112157	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS BAJA BREEZE	9.95			Available
113975	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RASPBERRY TART	9.95			Available
114037	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY SWEET SLUMBER	11.95			Available
113978	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER URBAN OASIS	9.95			Available
112041	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER BELLA ROSE	9.95			Available
112468	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SWEET ALWAYS	9.95			Available
111834	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD TANGERINE TANGO	5.95			Available
114039	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY ROCKABILLY	11.95			Available
108590	CARD STOCK NATURALS ASST 12X12	8.95			Available
111337	NOTES GIFT ASSORTMENT II	9.95			Available
112471	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER RAINBOW SHERBET	9.95			Available
112464	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER MANCHESTER	9.95			Available
112006	ACCENTS & ELEMENTS FLOWER FUSION II	14.95			Available
111837	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD PACIFIC POINT	5.95			Available
112461	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER WASHINGTON APPLE	9.95			Available
113993	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER SPECIALTY PARISIAN BREEZE	11.95			Available
112155	DESIGNER SERIES PAPER PATTERNS RIDING HOOD RED	9.95			Available
111353	CARD STOCK KIWI KISS 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
111348	CARD STOCK RIDING HOOD RED 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112172	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE BOY	19.95			Available
100900	GIFT SACKS WHITE	2.95			Available
114605	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT MORE THOUGHTS	42.95			Available
102264	COLUZZLE STARTER KIT	19.95			Available
111346	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 12 X 12	8.95			Available
111835	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD KIWI KISS	5.95			Available
111350	CARD STOCK PACIFIC POINT 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
105668	TATTOO KIT I	13.95			Out of stock
111349	CARD STOCK TANGERINE TANGO 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
109231	SIMPLY SENT CARD KIT SENDING HAPPY THOUGHTS	54.95			Available
111351	CARD STOCK PINK PIROUETTE 8-1/2 X 11	5.5			Available
112165	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN ROCK A BYE GIRL	19.95			Available
113950	DIE CUTS BUILD-A-FAIRYTALE	8.95			Available
111345	CARD STOCK TEXTURED IN COLOR 12 X 12	11.95			Available
105669	TATTOO KIT II	13.95			Out of stock
111833	CLASSIC STAMPIN PAD BAJA BREEZE	5.95			Available
113936	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN HOPPY MEMORIES	19.95			Available
111347	CARD STOCK IN COLOR 8-1/2 X 11	7.95			Available
107288	ENVELOPE WHISPER WHITE EXTRA LARGE	5.5			Available
104310	CRAFTERS TOOL KIT	39.95			Available
111352	CARD STOCK BAJA BREEZE 8-12 X 11	5.5			Available
113943	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN 2 SWEET	19.95			Available
113925	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SWEET NOTHINGS	19.95			Available
112179	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN LOVE STORIES	19.95			Available
113911	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN SUNSHINE GARDEN	19.95			Available
112054	SIMPLY SCRAPPIN BEST EVER	19.95			Available
111253	Blooms & Bulbs	6.5			Available
109684	Doodle	8.5			Available
111257	Happy, Happy Birthday	8.5			Available
109692	Love	6.5			Available
109568	My ABCs	6.5			Available
109682	Perfectly Pretty	6.5			Available
109687	See You Around	8.5			Available
109683	So Swirly	8.5			Available
111260	Something Fishy	8.5			Available
111262	Stems & Silhouettes	8.5			Available
105516	Watercolor Joy	6.5			Available

 

 

 

Stamp a Stack!!

Wouldn't it be great to always have the perfect greeting card on hand just when you need it?  My Stamp-A-Stack class is the solution for you! 

At this class you will create 16 hand-made cards.  They are beautiful cards and no one will know how simple they were to create.  What makes them beautiful AND simple?  We will be using the Simply Scrappin' Kit; Sun Shine Garden to create all 16 cards!

You can customize each card with the stamped greeting of your choice!  So, make a bunch of birthday cards, thank you's or what ever you like! 

I will also provide you with additional embellisments to enhance your cards, such as ribbon, buttons and brads.

You will get to play with my fun paper crafting tools like, the Circle Scissor Plus, the Big Shot and all kinds of punches. 

Don't miss it:

TUESDAY, June 23rd

6:30pm to 9:30 pm

At My House!

Registration: $25

To Register, click the Buy Now button below, to pay through Pay Pal.  If you would like to pay by check please contact me for details at carrierhoades@msn.com.

Card for Dad

Here is another Father's Day card that I created for my Etsy Shop, CardsbyCarrie. I wanted a Father's Day Card for the non-fisherman, non-hunter, non-glofer, non-cowboy, like my Dad.  I thought this one was fun, bright and cheery, that sounds like my Dad.  I guess I better go make another one to give to him!  I used leftover supplies I saved from a stamp club project ages ago.  The saying is from the hostess set "Sweet Little Sentiments".  I thought it was perfect for a Father's Day card! 

For years my husband has always looked on the inside of my cards to see if I did something there too.  So, when I have the time, desire, supplies and ideas I try to do that.  This is one of those lucky cards!