Carrie Stamps

So Much Sample and Card Offer

This is the last of the 5 cards that we made at my March Card Maker's Club. 

I made this card originally at Stampin' Up!'s Regional Seminar in Portland.  I liked this card SO MUCH because it has a fun  and simple opening. A little different that a typical card. 

The kraft cs is 5-1/2" x 4-1/4" and the Textured Purely Pomegranate piece is 3-1/4" x 8-1/2" that is folded in half, around the kraft cardstock.  Isn't that fun!

I have 4 packets of precut cardstock for the 5 cards made at my March Card Maker's Club.  If you are interested in purchasing one they are $20 and shipping is FREE.

Each packet contains:

Precut cardstock for the following cards:

Thanks So Much (seen here in this post)

Love Note Holder and 2 love notes

She's All That Carousel Note

Cherish Chalkboard Card

and

Better Get Better Tea Bag Card

Step by Step instructions for completing each card, with color photos of each card.

Stamped images are not included, you can us the stamps you have on hand to make the cards your own if you do not have the stamps I used.

To purchase a packet click the pay pal button below, please include you shipping address in the comment section.   Kits will be shipped with in 24hrs of payment.

On a side note,

Yesterday my daughter and I were driving, to deliver stamp orders and she says, I wish it would snow.  Well, we had the windows cracked and were wearing long sleeves and not jacket yesterday.  Being 3 years old I explained to her that it would be a long time before it snowed again.  We talked about Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter.  I thought it was cute.

WELL, then this morning, YEAH, you guessed it!

SNOW!

I guess I need to watch the news more.  We have had a lot of snow here in Idaho this year, but I was totally surprised by this!  It is very wet snow and was beginning to melt before the sun came up! 

It is still suppose to be sunny and 70 this weekend.  CRAZY!

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Love Note Holder

I wanted to share with you another of the projects we made at my March Card Maker's Club. 

It is a Love Note Holder. The Just Because card is not actually a card, it is the card holder.  There is a folded in half legal sized envelope inserted in the middle, with the ends trimmed off to create the pockets.  I got this fabulous idea from Beate. 

See this photo for what the inside looks like:

I used sticky strip to hold it together and to hold it to the cardstock.  The ribbon around the outside keeps the whole thing together.  It fits two love notes very nicely.  My love notes were a bit thick with the ribbon.  If you made them less bulky you maybe able to fit one or two more. 

The Just Celebrate set is a perfect stamp set for this type of project, as you can make a card for several different occasions with just the stamps in that set.

I thought it was a fun project and would make a great gift! 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Interested in my Card Maker's Club?  For details on Aprils click here, or if you are not in the Boise, ID area or not able to attend click here for info for the April Card Maker's Club by mail!

Glass Marble Magnets

So, I promised that I would share with you the glass marble magnets that I was demonstrating at Tiena's debut last night.  They turned out so SUPER cute, I am excited to share them with you.

BUT, I know you will love them SO much that you will want to make some of your own, so I prepared a TUTORIAL for you, collect your supplies and follow along! 

What you will need:

* Flat Glass Marbles (found in any crafting store)

* Designer Paper (pgs. 168 - 171)

* Crystal Effects

* Pencil

*Sanding Block

*Scissors

* Self Adhesive Magnets

*Rub Ons

STEP 1:

Choose your designer paper.

You could also use a stamped image on cardstock or a picture.  What ever you choose the rounded top of the marble magnifies the image somewhat, it is very cool.

STEP 2:

Trace your marble with a pencil on the right side of the paper, or the side you want to show.

STEP 3:

Cut it out, trimming off your pencil marks as much as possible, erase the remaining lines if necessary.

Add a SMALL amount of Crystal effects to the center and TINY dots around the edge. 

STEP 4:

Lay your marble on top and move it around to spread out the Crystal effects and then to line up the marble with the paper.  Press down on it to remove any air bubbles.

STEP 5:

Choose you Rub On, I choose this one, because after I had made up a bunch my daughter saw them and wanted one, so I made this one just for her.  This Rub On is from the Perfect Day set in the Occasions Mini Catalog.

STEP 6:

First press the rub on down with your finger so that it will stay in the spot you want it. 

Then RUB IT ON with the  craft stick provided in your pack of Rub Ons.

Carefully peal the backing off, in case you missed a spot then you can lay it back down and rub again.

STEP 7:

Now that your Crystal Effects has had time to dry, take your sanding block and sand down the edges of the paper backing.  This will remove the rough edges.

STEP 8:

Add a self adhesive magnet to the back.  Then turn over your marble and press down on it to firmly adhere the magnet.

COMPLETED GLASS MARBLE MAGNET:
My smiley face made me think of that song.  Samantha liked it and has always liked playing with her magnets on the fridge while I am doing dishes or making dinner. 

NOW, would you like to see the magnets I made for Mommy?  Okay!

Okay, now those are just STINKIN' CUTE!  I used the Summer Picnic and Certainly Celery Prints Designer Paper and the Perfect Day Rub Ons.  They are so bright, shiny and fun.  I thought they would make a fun little gift.

Here they are all packaged up for a gift!

I did not use any stamps to create this, just Rub Ons!  They go on beautifully on my cello bag and textured cardstock.  The textured cardstock is hard to see in this photo.  The Real Red saying panel is textured.  The flowers behind the brads are Rub Ons as well. 

Hope you enjoyed my first Blog Tutorial!  And more so, hope you try them out!  You know, we have Rub Ons with the alphabet on them, now that would be a fun thing for the whole family on the fridge! 

Let you imagination run with it!

Feel Free to contact me if you need any of the supplies to create these FUN magnets.

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Tiena's Debut

I am so excited, Tiena, my dear friend and newest stamp lady to join my group, is having her Demonstrator Debut tonight.  We got together on Wednesday to stamp out her make and take projects.  We had lots of fun and got them planned and stamped in 2 hours.  I think that is a major accomplishment, especially as much and her and I can TALK!    So I wanted to share her make and take projects with you.  She wanted to use Rub Ons in one project and we tossed around a lot of different ideas and in the end she wanted to do a Genie Bag.  Here this bag that we came up with. 

Isn't is cute and the colors, I know I told you in yesterday's post but the Groovy Guava and Chocolate Chip were meant to go together! 

We are giving them lots of options for the Rub On's so they can personalized there "purse".  I know they are going to love this! 

Recipe:

Stamps: Sweet Serendipity, Baroque Border Standard Wheel

Ink: Chocolate Chip ink cartridge and stamp pad

Paper: Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Coluzzle, 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, key tag punch, 3/4" circle punch, silver brads, dimensionals, sticky strip, brown lunch bag, Eastern Elegance Rub On's, sponge, tombow liquid glue

BUT WAIT THERE IS MORE!  She also wanted to make a birthday card, using her new Bitty Birthday set, and a "gate fold". 

We decided to close it with a belly band, got to love those!  Super Cute!  She wanted to use bright colors.  I love how the Hot Pinks contrast and coordinate with the Greens!  It makes for a fun birthday card.

Check out this close up of the cake.  We had to add glitter!  I got this one pot of Dazzling Diamonds that was a little chunky. It kind of looks like sugar on this cake, which totally works!

Recipe

Stamps: Bitty Birthday, Sprinkles

Ink: Gable Green and Basic Black Pad, Green Galore, Gable Green Pink Passion, Pixie Pink Markers

Paper: Gable Green, Green Galore, Pixie Pink, Pink Passion, Whisper White

Accessories: 1-3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, word window punch, 2-way glue, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Paper cutter with scoring blade to score "gate fold", snail adhesive.

So, you know this is going to be the hottest party in Meridian, Idaho this Friday night.  Two totally fun make and takes, two WOW demonstrations, snacks, prizes!  What more could you want? 

I will share with you later the glass rub on magnets I am demonstrating! 

I have to say, being a Stampin' Up! demonstrator is the best job or hobby you could have.  If you would like more info I would be happy to send you some info and a DVD, just email me.

To view more SU! products check out the on-line catalog, email me if there is anything I can help you with or if there is anything you would like to order.

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Carousel Note Girls

She's All That on a Carousel Note!  Love it.   This is one of the cards we made at my April Card Maker's Club.  Of course the pack of Carousel Notes it assorted: Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi and Soft Sky!  So each person got one of those colors.  What is so awesome, is that Stampin' Up! has designed the Afternoon Tea Paper to PERFECTLY match!  I think that is so GREAT!

So I have a picture of each color to share with you, cause they are so fun.  And I could not help my self, had to make one in each color. But I think the Soft Sky one is my favorite.

But then look at the Guava!  I, personally think that Groovy Guava and Chocolate Chip are a made for each other!  Look how cute her dress is in this design. 

And last, but certainly not least, Wild Wasabi!!!  Hmmm, I do like how this

one has all the colors in it!  See, you have to make one in each color!   

Now for the details.  I have to tell you how I made this card open. 

I used my Coluzzle and took a piece of Whisper White Card stock, folded in half.  Then I put my Coluzzle circle template on top of the WW CS, so that part of the template was off the paper, so that I did not cut where the fold was.  Now I have a circle that opens.  Super easy, but it would be hard with colored CS as it is a heavier weight.  The Coluzzle blade is just not long enough.  But you could trace a circle on the colored CS and cut by hand if you wanted! 

You just have to try these Carousel Notes, they totally rock!  There really is so much that you can do with them.  I am planning a Carousel Note class for May, so watch for those details soon!

Supplies:

Stamps: She's All That (Occasions Mini Catalog)

Ink: Chocolate Chip Pad and Marker

Paper: Carousel Notes, Chocolate chip, Whisper White CS and scraps of Groovy Guava, Wild Wasabi and Soft Sky for punching flowers, and Afternoon Tea Designer Paper

Accessories: 1/8" circle punch, coluzzle, 5 petal punch, Boho blossom punch, 1/4" circle punch, glue stick to adhere her DSP dress and snail adhesive. 

I hope this inspires you to step out of the rectangle (the 5-1/2" x 4-1/4") sized card.  Using these Carousel Notes spurs on the creativity, give them a try, I know you will love them!  

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

Bloomin' Beautiful by Mail

I have had some requests by long distance stampers and stampers who can not attend my classes to receive my classes by mail. I have been wanting to do this for a while and am now taking the plunge!  So,I have decided to offer my Bloomin' Beautiful Class by mail!

Here is what you will receive:

*Cut and scored card stock for each card,  box and portfolio.

*Precut Afternoon Tea Designer paper.

*Accessories: ribbon, brads and eyelets.

*Envelopes to put each card in.

*Complete directions, written and color photos on how to complete each card, the box and portfolio.

*Optional: images stamped for you, in case you do not own this stamp set and want your stationary set to match this one exactly.

Place your order now, so that it will arrive in time for you to complete it for Mother's Day. 

The price is the same as attending the class: $25, plus shipping $4.60 = $29.60

To order click the Pay Pal button below, please indicate in the comments if you would like the images stamped for you as well as your Name,Shipping Address and email address.

Orders must be placed by April 11th and will be shipped on or before April 25th. 

Email me with any questions or comments.

[email protected]

Note: If you have friend who wants to order and you want to have your kits mailed together to share on shipping, email me instead of using the Pay Pal button.

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

For more pictures of the Bloomin' Beautiful Projects, click here.

Bloomin' Beautiful

APRIL'S CARD MAKERS CLUB

Bloomin' Beautiful Stationary Set

TUESDAY, APRIL 29TH @ 6:30pm

What better gift for a special, hard to shop for person than this timeless and elegant Bloomin' Beautiful Stationary Set.  Create this unique Stationary Portfolio and 4 coordinating cards using Stampin' Up!'s Bloomin Beautiful Stamp Set and the Afternoon Tea Designer Paper.  This Class comes just in time for Mother's Day, May 11th. What a heart felt gift to give your Mom, Sister, Grandma or special friend to show them how much they are appreciated.  Or, maybe it is time to treat yourself to and evening of fun and stamping! 

REGISTRATION: $25

At this Card Maker's Club you will get to create this entire Bloomin' Beautiful Stationary Set.  The case hold a portfolio that holds the 4 coordinating cards.  each card and envelope fits into the portfolio that fold up and fits into the stationary case.  This is the Card Maker's Club NOT TO MISS!  Please bring your own adhesive, I recommend Snail Adhesive. If you do not have any I can order you one and have it ready for you at the club. 

Here are some more photos of the great projects.

This is the portfolio opened with 2 of the cards inside.

This is the portfolio partially closed, this is where you could write a personal message, if giving the set as a gift.

Here you can see how the portfolio slides into the case.  I love the ribbon handle to pull it out!

 

REGISTER TODAY, SPACE IS LIMITED!  Just click the Pay Now button below.   

Chalkboard Card

Happy April!  I am really looking forward to spring weather and more outdoor activities, there are so many to choose from here in Boise, ID!  But they all come second to my favorite indoor activity: STAMPIN'! 

I thought I would share with you all one of the cards that we made at my March Card Maker's Club. 

It uses the Chalkboard technique.  It is a very simple technique and requires only a few materials.  You will need a white craft pad, Stampin' Pastels, sponge daubers and Swiffer Cloth. 

I stamped the flourish image from Baroque Motifs on Chocolate Chip Cardstock, but any dark cardstock will work great, with White Craft ink..  Then I picked up some Certainly Celery pastels with a sponge dauber and in a tapping motion applied it to my stamped image.  When the image is completely chalked use your swiffer cloth to buff off the excess chalk.  Then I stamped the small flower image, also with White Craft and applied Cameo Coral chalk in the same way as before.  Use the swiffer cloth one last time to buff off the excess chalk.  At first I did not think this Swiffer Cloth was necissary, but it works so great a leaving a crisp image behind and not a cloudy image.  So, I recommend that step for the best results. 

I learned this technique from www.splitcoaststampers.com .  You can see their gallery of Chalkboard cards here.  

For the focal image; I stamped it with versamark and embossed it with heat and stick powder.  The I sprinkled that with the green cosmo glitter.  Lastly, I heat set it so that the glitter is there to stay.  The glittered image is cut out and mounted with demensionals. 

To accessorize my card I added some Chocolate Taffeta Ribbon.  Here is the exact card that inspired my creation.  I hope you have fun with this technique.  Pull out some of your more solid images and try it out.  I would love to see your creations.  Feel free to email me a photo or scan and I just might post it on my blog!

Happy Stampin'

Carrie