Carrie Stamps

Heart full of sweets

Check out the new HEART SHAPED TREAT CUPS!  How fun are these!  

 

With a matching stamp set!  I simply COULD NOT resist!  I got the dimensions for this box from Amy at Chic' n Scratch Live!  I loved the idea of putting the treat cup on the outside of a package for treats.  The treat in the cup are Wild Cherry M-n-M's!   There is a small cello bag inside that holds two Ghiradelli squares of fabulous chocolate!  I am going to be making these for my daughter's Pre School teachers.  

I will be demonstrating this project tomorrow night at my Ladies Night Out event.   I have room for one or two more, if you would like to come email me to let me know. 

Sweetheart Stamp Set

Woodmounted #120415 - $21.95

Clear mount #120780 - $15.95 

Heart Treat Cups (12)

#120435 - $2.95 

Full Heat Punch

#113693 - $15.95

These are the three basic products you will want when making Heart Treat cup creations.  The Full Heart punch makes the perfect sized opening for you to put the treat cup into.  

Place your order now, in time for Valentines Day! 

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRITINEY!

Today is my dear friend Britiney's Birthday!  Happy Birthday my friend.  On my birthday, Britiney made me a cake, it was so SWEET!!  So, this year I wanted to "pay it forward".  I decided to make....

They are yellow cupcakes, with lemon curd filling and cream cheese frosting!   Of course I had to sample them before I gave them to her to make sure they were edible!  And, um, yeah, they are super yummy!  Britiney LOVES lemon flavored deserts, so when I saw this recipe I knew I had to make it for her!  I added the lemon slices to the top using the Tart and Tangy stamp set.   

 

Can you see the Lemon Curd in the center!!!!!!!

I had to decorate the reusable container to make it CUTE!

I made the Monogram with the Scallop Circle's #2 die, chipboard and the Sweet Pea Designer paper.

How about that Sweet Pea Stitched Felt flower!  I can not stand how cute these little flowers are.  

Now for her card and gift!

Here is a close up of the card: 

I finally used my Cupcake sizzlits!  I made Britiney a cupcake card last year and knew I wanted to make her another cupcake card.  All the DSP used here is from Sweet Pea DSP.  For the frosting I added a little white shimmer paint over the DSP with a sponge dauber.  I added a rhinestone to the top of the flower brad, because Britiney loves rhinestones.  And lastly I had to have some satin ribbon on the card, another favorite of hers, I am sure she would make a dress out of the stuff, she loves it so much!  I used this layout from Sweet Sunday sketch for my card, having a layout inspiration is a really fun way to challenge your self when stamping!

 

I made Britiney this flower brooch out of the Circle's #2 die, I saw Jennifer Ingerick's video tutorial and just had to make some!  This is my first one and I love it, I hope Britiney does too!

I made the fancy favor box to hold the brooch.  I got the faux tissue paper idea from Kimberly Van Diepen.  I think it adds a lot to the box, cute, huh!  Of course I had to make it match the rest of the gift!   

I added one of my Scrunchie Flowers to the outside and stamped "For You" with the Vintage Labels Sale-A-Bration stamp set.  

Here is a close up of the brooch.  You make it the same way as my Scrunchie Flower but with felt circles and add a pin and leaves to the back, lot of fun to make! My leaves are from the Leaves #2 die and are green felt.  It really is pretty, and I really do have make one for my self!  

I hope I helped to make Britiney's birthday a special one as she is a special friend!  

Hugs B!

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie 
      

 

Heart Shaped Card

Here's something new to try with the Petal Card die!!! How about a Heart Shaped Card!  Super easy to make!!

For the base of this card you will need to run the die through the Big Shot at least twice with card stock, here is the Petal Card die:  

As you can see your card stock with come out with four petal but for this card you will need: 

1 with 2 petals (this makes a heart) - this is the back of the card

1 with 3 petals - this is the front of the card, use the third petal to hook it on to the back of the card. 

I also used 2 with 2 petals cut from DSP layering. 

 

Here is the inside of the card.  And here is the recipe:

RECIPE:

Stamps: Holiday Best Hostess Set, I {love} love jumbo wheel

Ink: Basic Black Classic Pad and Marker

Paper: Pixie Pink and Basic Black Card stock, DSP is from the Petal Party Simply Scrappin Kit

Accessories: Wide Oval Punch, Ovals Die, Pinking Heart Border Punch, Crimper, Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Paper Piercing Tool, Paper-piercing template, Square Rhinestone Brads, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Word Window Punch, Modern Label Punch, Tombow Liquid Glue, White Shimmer Paint, Rubbing Alcohol, Mist Bottle

If you have any questions regarding this card, please let me know.  

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

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Cottage Wall Creations

I thought I would show you the card I made from the Scrunchie Flower I showed you how to make in this tutorial.

 I used the new jumbo wheel, "I {love} Love".  I really like it.  I also used the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt.  FUN!  I attached them to the card with Tombow Liquid glue and they are staying put very nicely on top of the Perfect Polka dots dry embossed background. I love the crisp clean look of this card with the hint of vintage with the Scrunchie flower. 

Also, I wanted to show you the card I made using my NEW Scallop trim border and corner punches.  My dear friend and downline Georgie came over on Monday and we practiced making squares with these punches.  As well as some other stampin' fun which may have involved squeals of delight, giggling and gasps of wonderment, I know, we are full grown women and we were louder than our five and six year old daughters playing in the next room. We might have made a bigger mess too! ANYWAY, we were then suppose to take those squares and make something out of it, since we had run out of time to stamp together.  Here is my creation, where's your Georgie? 

OKAY, that... is... so... cool!  I love making scallop squares.  The Orchid Opulence (light purple) square started out at 3-13/16", the Perfect Plum (dark purple) started out at 4-1/4".  Punch the corners first and then proceed with the border punch, lining up the punched corner with the guide on the border punch each time.  The 4-1/4" square fits perfectly on the scallop square die, which I thought was GREAT, until I tried fitting it on a card front... too big.  So, I knew I had to make a big card or do something different.  I believe this is called a tent topper card.  

That's all for now.  Time to work on TAXES! More stamping fun to come, later. 

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie 

 

Beary Lovely

 I'm back to show you this month's BONUS project! 

Isn't she so BEARY cute!  This is a BONUS project for my Ladies Night Out coming up on January 28th.  Any one who places an order that night will get to make this card!  I think just about any girl of any age would love to get this from her friend on Valentines day!  

I used the NEW Beary Lovely Sizzlit that coordinates with the Build-a-Bear Big Shot collection for the finishing touches on her outfit, the bow the necklace, the word "LOVE" on her shirt and the heart in her hand. 

The one thing I think we HAVE to add is glitter to her shoes, I think she would look FABULOUS with some red glitter shoes!  We will try it out!

So, you have to come to Ladies Night out.  We will be making 2 other cute Valentines projects as well.

When: Thursday, January 28th

At: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Where: My House

What to bring: Your own Adhesive (Snail and/or Tombow Liquid glue) 

Registration: $5

 or you can mail me a check for your registration, just email me if you need my address at [email protected]

Scrunchie Flower Tutorial

Well, as promised I have a tutorial for the paper flower I made on yesterday's card.  Here is another version of the flower, my favorite!  I was inspired to make this paper flower by Jennifer Ingericks' flower brooch. Thanks Jennifer!!!

 I named it the Scrunchie Flower because what makes it look so good is how you scrunch it up. 

 I have created a step by step photo tutorial for you so that you can recreate this cute Scrunchie Flower for your paper crafting projects! 

Here is what you need:

 

Scallop Circle Punch

ELEVEN scallop circle punched out of Designer paper.  I did mine all the same ( I just turned one over for this picture.)

THREE Pop Up Glue Dots

Scissors

STEP 1

Time to SCRUNCH!!!

Scrunch up each scalloped circle by wading it up into a ball and then open it.  If you want it to be more scrunchie repeat this as many times as you like to get the desired look.

I did mine at least 2 times. 

STEP 2

Fold 10 of the scallop circles into triangles, by folding it in half and then in half again.  You do not want to line them up exactly when folding.

STEP 3

Add a Pop Up Glue dot to the center of the 1 scallop circle that you did not fold up. 

Add your triangles one at a time, laying it on the glue dot and pressing it in slightly.  Add the second triangle so that the open sides of each triangle face each other.  You want open ends together and folded ends together.  So, the first layer will end up with four triangles: 

You can see they are opening up a little, we want that, it makes it fuller in the end.  You do not want to use the bone folder on the folds for this project.      

STEP 4

Add your second Pop Up glue dot to the center of layer one and add four more triangles.  This time when you lay them down stager them so that they cover the seams of layer one.  You still want to lay them so that the open ends are together and the folds are together. 

STEP 5

Add your final Pop Up Glue dot the the center of layer two.  Snip the corners off your last two remaining triangles and discard the tips. I know some of you are thinking DISCARD, okay, save them and use them in another project!  Or, if you have an obscene amount of scraps, you really should recycle them. 

STEP 6

Press the flat end of one triangle into the center of the glue dot but leaving room for the last triangle. When you mount the last triangle, put it on in the opposite direction of the first, so that an open end is next to a fold. 

STEP 7

SCRUCH, SCRUNCH, SCRUNCH!  Until you get the desired look.  

For a last little something extra I like to spritz mine with Shimmer Paint ( mix 5 drops of shimmer paint with 1 oz of alcohol).  Don't get it too wet!  The adhere it to your project, use another Pop Up Glue dot or Tombow Liquid glue.  Have fun making your Scrunchie Flower!  

BONUS: VERSION 2

Now, if you want to make the version I made in yesterday's post, here is what you do.  Instead of scrunching the flowers in Step 2, you snip in between each scallop about 1/2', then repeat all the remaining steps to complete!  

Do you need any supplies to make a Scrunchie Flower?  Visit my website to order now: www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net

Happy Stampin"

Carrie      

 
 
 

Hinged Scallop Square Cards

I love Valentines, what a perfect time of year to make cards for those you care about.  There are lots of fun colors to use and not to mention cute new stamps and designer papers!!!  So, I wanted to share with you the Hinged cards I made using the Scallop Square die.  I have seen these done before and since the Scallop Square die was new to me I had to try my hand at them!!!

 This is how the card looks closed.  It takes 3 scalloped squares to make this card.  Here is what it looks like when you open it.  And inside is a fun little Vday gift....

A GIFT CARD!!!  The top Scalloped Square is folded in half and attached with a jumbo brad.  The bottom two Scallop Squares are dry embossed and then I cut off just the top row of scallops.  Next you want to glue the three side together to create a pocket.  When that is dry attach your top piece, lining up the scallops before you punch the hole for the brad.  

The DSP I used is the Sending Love Specialty DSP, as you can see it has glitter right on it!  The large glittered flower looked more like Blush Blossom to me than Pretty in Pink, so that is the color of cardstock I used here.

Now, you have to see my faux button: 

The button is made using the NEW Small Heart punch.  I punched out 5 cardstock hearts in Blush Blossom and then cut one out of my glittery DSP.  I glue all of them together using my Tombow Liquid glue.  Next, I sanded the edges with a sanding block.  Lastly, to give it the button look, pierce holes in it with your paper piercer and add some thread.  If you do not use glittery paper you would want to give the top layer a coating of Crystal Effects to give it a real button look.  

After I made this card I wanted to make a Birthday HInge card!!!

In this photo you can really see the Shimmer Spray I spritzed on there, at first I did not like the photo, the flash really caught the shimmer, but then I thought, well, at least you can see the shimmer!  Here is this card open:

To hinge this card I used a pumpkin pie brad.  The bottom of the card is the SAB DSP and the flower is made with the same DSP, here you can see it closer:

Isn't that a cute flower!  Stay tuned and I will tell you how to make them.  It involves the scallop circle punch, pop up glue dots and scissors.  I actually have two versions to show you! So, come back WEDNESDAY!  

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie      

Circle Flower Brooch

Look what I got in the mail yesterday!  It is a flower Brooch made with the Circle #2 die, the Big Shot, Felt, hot glue, a pin and a button!  
 

I got it from Christie Daugherty who creates the most amazing flower brooches on her blog: www.stampshacklady.com .  She was my inspiration in creating mine and so I sent her a butterfly brooch similar to this one: 
                                 

Her thank you to me was this flower brooch, I am wearing today, love it!  THANK YOU CHRISTIE!!

Happy Stampin'

Carrie 

Too Old for Conversation Hearts?

Not any more!  Check out this cute Valentines Project idea.  My downline, Patty and I were trying to create a cover with a ribbon pull for a box of conversation hearts.   She wanted to create it for a class she has coming up.  This is what I created.  

 To access the candy simply pull on the ribbon, not untying it but pull it, see...

Isn't that fun.  Here are the details if you would like to recreate this project.  The only problem you might encounter is if you use a different brad of conversation hearts, the box could have different dimensions. 

RECIPE for CONVERSATION HEART RIBBON PULLY BOX

I {heart} Hearts Stamp set

Tiny Tags Stamp set

Rose Red Classic Stamp Pad

Chocolate Chip Classic Stamp Pad

Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslit

Big Shot

Full Heart Punch

1/2" circle punch

Paper Crimper

Crop-a-Dile

Jumbo Eyelets

Chocolate Chip Grosgrain Ribbon: 20"

Dimensionals

Sticky Stip

Tombo Liquid Glue

Sweet Pea Designer Paper (Occasions Mini Catalog): 2-1/4" x 3-7/8", plus scrap to stamp "4 you"

So Saffron Card Stock: 7" x 4-1/8" scored at 2-1/2", 3-1/4", 5-3/4", 6-1/2" 

Sahara Sand Card Stock: 1" x 7-1/2" and then crimped

Chocolate Chip Card Stock: 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"  and then run through the Big Shot with Heart of Heart Embosslit die

Regal Rose Card Stock: 3 x 3

1. Start by assembling the box and adhering it with stick strip. 

2. Attach DSP with Tombow liquid glue.

3. Punch large whole with Crop-a-Dile in the top center of front and back panel and attach Jumbo eyelet to both.  

4. Add accent/stamped pieces; I used sticky strip to attach the crimped strip and dimensionals to attach the popped hearts and Tombow liquid glue to attach the "4 you" circle. 

5. Insert ribbon through eyelet in front and then through back, set your candy box on the ribbon and push it down into box so that the ribbon is centered over the bottom of the box.  

6. Tie ends of ribbon into a knot or bow and trim ends.

7.  If you can bear to part with it give it to a friend. 

I hope you go out and make one of these or a bunch!  And you can adjust the size of the box to fit any number of candy containers, I have done them in the past with M-n-M's and with a Hershey bar.  

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

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Stamp a Little Love!

It's time for Ladies Night Out!  This post is a sneak peak of the projects you will get to make that night!  

This little cutie is a Scallop Square treat box!  It is shown here with my retired paper but we will be using this year's new  Valentine paper "Sending Love" Specialty Paper.  Why is it special you ask?  Because the patterns have GLITTER on them!  It is so pretty I can not stand it!  We will also be discovering how AWESOME the new clear mount stamps work when stamping the Tiny Tag!  

 

But WAIT, there is more, How about a Fancy Favor Luminary with matching Tea Light candle!

 Again, envision this with super yummy paper show above.  I made mine before my new paper arrived.  Can you see how the tea light is stamped on top!  This is just the thing to set the mood on valentines day!  

Don't forget we will also be making a Build-a-Bear Valentines Card for our Bonus project that night.  Stay tuned for a sneak peak of that card.  I also have some other fun projects to show you using stuff from the new mini catalog.  

You are Invited to Stamp A Little Love Ladies Night Out
Thursday, January 28th

At my house

6:30pm to 8:30pm

Registration is just $5 (pay now via pay pal or mail me your check, just email me for my address: [email protected])

What to bring: Snail Adhesive and/or Tombow Liquid Glue

RSVP now, these classes fill up fast! 

 

I hope to see you there!

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

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View the Sale-A-Bration Mini Catalog here.

New Swap Cards

Yeah, finally we can order from the all new Occasions Mini Catalog as well as Sale-A-Bration!  There is so many new things to be excited about!  So, I wanted to share some of them with you including the two cards I made for an Occasions mini swap and a Sale-A-Bration swap. 

 This is my Sale-A-Bration swap using the new Whimsical Words stamp set that you can get for FREE with your $50 purchase and you can choose to from wood mounted or CLEAR!  I also used the new Beautiful Wings embosslits Die to create the die embossed butterflies!  Aren't they FABULOUS!

It's hard to see here, but, I added some shimmer to the dry embossed background by mixing some white shimmer paint (which you can still order even though the Holiday Mini Catalog is retired!) with alcohol and spritzing it on. 

 

And here is my Occasions Mini swap:

 I chose to use the new Tiny Tags stamp set, all the stamped images on this card except for the background stamp are from that set.  It is so cute and another great thing about it is that is made to coordinate with the new Simply Adorned bracelet and Mini bracelet charms (see page 28 of the Occasions mini)!  This stamp set also has a coordinating punch the Medium Jewelry tag punch, which is part of a line of newly designed punches, check them out on page 10 and 11 of the Occasions Mini. 
 

Another new accessory I used on this card is the Scalloped Heart of Hearts Embosslits Die, it cuts and dry embosses the heart at the same time. Got to love that!

 The polka dots are very raised with a very nice impression.  It's a new fave!  

Lastly and speaking of HEARTS!!!  Check out this must have goodie! 

Heart Shaped Sweet Treat cups AND matching stamp set!  

I can believe how cute that is!  And, if you look closely at the picture you can see that the Full Heart Punch punches the perfect opening for the treat cut to fit in, BRILLIANT!  

To order this and other Occasions Mini must haves click here to shop!    

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie