Carrie Stamps

My Virtual Rubber Stamp Sale!

Welcome to my Virtual Rubber Stamp Sale!  I have over 60 used, gently used, barely used and some new Stamp Sets that I no longer use.  

I am offering them to my blog readers at a STEAL, more than 60% off retail value. The prices are listed below each stamp set.  For most sets, you will see a picture of the front and back, so that you can see the condition of each,double click on a photo for a larger version.  

Sets will be sold on a first come first serve basis, so email me RIGHT AWAY the name of the stamp sets you wish to purchase.  Shipping will be determined based on the number of stamp sets you purchase. If you are local to the Boise area, you may pick up your purchase.  I will then send you a Pay Pal invoice.  With Pay Pal, you can pay with your Pay Pal account, but if you do not have an account there is no need to open one if you do not want to you can pay with an existing credit or debit card. 

This post will remain at the top of my blog during the sale.  As stamp sets sell, I will indicated that next to the item in RED. 

If you have any questions or to make a purchase, email me at [email protected].

  

Background Basics - Set of 4 - Gently Used - $5.00

 
Right at Home - Set of 7 - New - $8.00

Monogram F - Set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used- $5

 

Monogram A - Set of 2(mounted to one block, no box) - gently used - $5

 
Monogram M - Set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used  $5

 
Monogram I - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used - $5

 
Monogram T - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used $5

 
Monogram E - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used $5

 
Monogram O - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used $5

 
Monogram P - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used $5

 
Monogram Ampersand - set of 2 (mounted to one block, no box) - gently used - $5

 
Canvas Background - set of 1(no box) - gently used - $5

   SOLD
Word by Word Background - set of 1(no box) - Good condition - $5

Rough Edges Alphabet Upper and Lower - set of 56 - Gently Used - $10

   SOLD
Vintage Labels (clear mount) - set of 6 - Gently used - $5

  SOLD
Whimsical Words (clear mount) - set of 6 - gently used - $5 

 
Polkadots and Paisley - set of 6 - gently used - $5

    SOLD
Greetings Galore - Set of 8 - Gently Used - $8

   SOLD
 

   SOLD
Baroque Background - Set of 1 (no box) - Excellent Condition - $5 

   SOLD
French Flair Background - set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
Dotted Background - Set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5 

   SOLD
Floral Background - set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
Twill Background - set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
Paisley Background - set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5

 
Happiness Background - set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5

 
Much Appreciated - set of 4 - Gently Used - $5

Sweet Little Sentiments - Set of 8 - Excellent Condition - $8

   
It's All Good - Set of 4 - Gently Used - $5 

   SOLD
Polka Dot Punches - set of 4 - Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
Be Happy - Set of 6 - Gently Used - $5 

 
Eat Cake - Set of 11 - Gently Used - $10

 
Play on Words - Set of 6 - Excellent Condition - $5 

   SOLD
Holidays and Wishes - Set of 6 - Gently Used - $5

   Sold
Wonderful Words - Set of 4 - Gently Used - $5 

   Sold
Yummy - Set of 3 - Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
Spring Solitude w/ matching Solitude Wheel - Set of 6 plus Wheel - Excellent Condition - $8 

   SOLD

So Cool - Set of 4 - Partially mounted,Gently Used - $5

 
Tagger's Dozen - Set of 12 - Gently Used - $10 

  SOLD
Circle of Friendship - Set of 8 - Gently Used - $8

   SOLD
Moose You - Set of 6 - Gently Used - $5 

   SOLD
Darling Dots - Set of 8 - Partially Mounted, Excellent Condition - $8

 
All Through the Year - Set of 8 - Gently Used - $8

   SOLD
Infinite Goodness - Set of 6 - Brand New - $5

 
Reverse Prints - Set of 3 - Never Used - $5 

   SOLD
Unfrogettable - Set of 11 - Used/Well Loved - $10

   SOLD
Happy Heart Day - Set of 7 - Gently Used - $8 

   SOLD
Carte Postal - Set of 11 - Gently Used - $10

   SOLD
 Summer by the Sea - Set of 6 - Partially Mounted,Gently Used - $6

 
Office Accoutrement - Set of 10 - Gently Used - $10

   SOLD
Heartfelt Thanks - Set of 9 - Gently Used - $10 

  SOLD
Everyday Flexible Phrases - Set of 56 - Gently Used - $12

 
Amazing to Zany - partially mounted - Set of 56 - $12

SOLD
Short Order Alphabet (Upper and Lower) - set of 56 - Partially Mounted, never used - $12

 
Doodle This - Set of 5 - Used - $8 

 
Time Well Spent - Set of 12 - Mounted, never used - $10

All Scallops - Set of 4 - Partially Mounted, New - $5  

 
Trimtastic - Set of 4 - Partially Mounted, Gently Used - $5

   SOLD
ABC Alphabet Lower - Set of 28 - Gently Used - $12

 
Stitched Exotics - Set of 9 - Gently Used - $10 

  SOLD
Friends by Definition Background - Set of 1 (no box) - Gently Used - $5 

 SOLD
Older and Wiser - Set of 9 - Partially Mounted, Gently Used - $10

Thank you for taking the time to shop my Virtual Rubber Stamp Sale.  Email me to make a purchase or with any questions at: 

[email protected]

Thanks and Happy Stampin'

Carrie

  
 

 
 
 

  

 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 

  
 
  
 
  
 
  

  
 
  
 
  
 
 
  
 

  
 

  
 
  
 
  
 

  
 
  
 

  
  
  
  
   
  
  
  
 

    

  

 

 

  
  
 

 

Sweet Presto Card

Today I am sharing the third project I demonstrated at last weeks Stampadelicious Demonstrator group meeting.  As with the first two cards I wanted to show off the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, this time with the Presto Patterns Specialty Paper.  It comes White with a clear embossed pattern on it.  You can add color in several different ways, sponge, watercolor, brayer, or SMOOCH it!  Which is what I did! 

I thought the diagonal grid pattern went perfectly with the pattern on the icecream cone!  Here is how I did it.  I put the strip of Presto DSP into my Color Catcher and holding the Smooch Spritz  about 10 inches away sprayed it 4 or 5 times.  You then let it dry, I think I waited 15-20 minutes.  Then I buffed the paper with a tissue to reveal the pattern in the paper!  I love it!  I can't wait to try it with other colors of Smooch Spritz. 

You might be able to see the metallic shine of the Smooch Spray better in this picture.  And, I have to say.  I am in love with this Sweet Scoops stamp set!  Maybe it is because I am in love with ICECREAM!  When I planned this card I had in mind that I would give it to our neighbor girl, her birthday party is in an hour, she is turning 4, so I added 4 scoops!  

Okay, we are off to prep for the party!  

Happy Stampin'

Carrie

 

Smooched Tulipe

I do love the Tulipe die, so I gave it a "SMOOCH" with the new Log Cabin Smooch Spritz!!!  

 

This is card #2 that I demonstrated on Wednesday night for the Stampadelicious Demonstrator meeting. 

Here is what I did to make this card:

I stamped the Pretty in Pink Card stock with the Tres Chic Background stamp with Pretty in Pink ink.  Then I die cut a piece of Glossy White card stock with the Tulipe Die, creating my own stencil.  I like the Glossy Card stock for this because it will stay sturdy when wet.  Then I added Dotto adhesive to the back of my Tulipe Stencil and laid it on my Pretty in Pink card.  That went into my Color Catcher to be sprayed with the Smooch Spritz.  Hold it back a ways to get a fine mist, spraying 5 or 6 times, till you get the desired coverage.  Be careful when removing the stencil and the smooch spritz will stay wet a while on the glossy card stock.  Give your card a few minutes to dry.  Then I spritzed the card using my Soft Suede marker and Color Spritzer tool as well as sponged the edges of the card with Soft Suede.  The Log Cabin Smooch Spritz goes perfectly with Soft Suede.  That how I created the base of my card.  

 

For the sentiment, from the Friends 24/7 stamp set, I stamped the image with Soft Suede ink on a Whisper White oval that I die cut from the Ovals Die.  Then I stamped the Damask image with Pretty in Pink ink and sponged the edge with Soft Suede ink. 

To create the scalloped edge I used the new circle punch from the Itty Bitty Shapes Punch pack.  I used 19 circles, glued them to the back of the oval, making a cute scalloped edge for my oval.  I also sponged the scallops gently with Soft Suede ink.  I used dimensionals to adhere this to my card front, after adding the Pretty in Pink Satin ribbon.  

The scrunchie flower you see here I made with the medium flower on the Boho Blossom punch.  I punched three, scrunched them up, sprayed them with the same smooch spritz, layered them, pierced a hole in the middle, added a brad and scrunched them to the shape I wanted.  They are also adhered with a dimensional. 
 

This is one of my favorite cards.  I may have told you before I love the Shabby Chic look, so I am very pleased with how this card turned out.  

I will be back soon with another card that I demonstrated at the Stampadelicious Demonstrator meeting. The next card used thePresto Patterns Specialty Designer paper, Smooch Spritz and the Sweet Scoops stamp set!  Can't wait to show you that one!!! 

Happy Stampin'

Carrie 

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Gift Card Holder for Coffee Lovers

Last night I attended my demonstrator group meeting!  It was super fun.  I had volunteered to demonstrate some ideas using products from the upcoming Summer Mini Catalog.  I thought I would share those ideas with you guys too!  Starting with my Gift Card Holder for Coffee Lovers! 

First let me tell you about the stamping and then I have a little tutorial on how to make it into a gift card holder! 

This project showcases the new Rough Type Alphabet set, Log Cabin Smooch Spritz, Itty Bitty Bits stamp set and the flower is one of the punches from the new Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (it is a set of three punches!).  

After stamping my Medallion (which I inked with Choc. Chip then stamped off on my scratch paper first) I then sprayed my card with the Log Cabin Smooch Spritz.  Stampin' Up! carries a box  set your project in when spraying it.  I thought I don't really need that do I?!?  So, I did not order it and that, was a BIG mistake.  Smooch Spritz is a sweet sounding name, but don't that that fool you that stuff sprays EVERYWHERE!   SO, get the box, I know I will be!!!  But, it did add a nice spray of metallic to my card front.  To get a subtle spritz you want to make sure to hold the bottle back aways when spraying. 

For the sentiment, I lined up the letter and coffee cup on one clear block so that I was able to stamp it as one word!!!  

See how cute!  If you click to enlarge this picture you might be able to see the metallic look of the smooch spritz.  

I punched the small flower out with the new Itty bitty shapes punch using Sweet Pea DSP!

To give it a shabby chic look I added a ruffled eyelet border and some satin ribbon. 

Now for the inside: 

See the little gift card peeking out, here is how to make the gift card holder: 

 

You might not be able to read the dimensions I typed on the photo so here they are again: 

Cut card stock: 11" x 4-1/4"

Score at: 3",5-1/2",8"

Fold as shown above. 

Use the word window punch to punch out 1/2 a word window on the center fold, one on each end, like this: 

 

Now it is time to glue it shut, grab your Tombow Liquid glue....

Flip the card over add glue to the very edge, on the three sides, as shown above. Press and hold it shut and wait a few second for the glue to dry. 

 

Now your card is ready to hold a gift card and to be all dressed up with stamps, ink and embellishments! 

 Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

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I'm a kid again!

Yesterday my girl friend Britiney and I got our kids together to take them to Build-a-Bear, so that her son could stuff the dog we got him for his birthday.  Samantha brought her Hello Kitty that she got there for her 4-1/2 birthday to get a new outfit.  I suggested to Britiney that we should take our Build-a-Bears that we got from convention last year and get them something to wear under their aprons!  Here is what transpired...

Here is Jordan and Samantha watching Huskey Puppy get stuffed, Hannah is in the stroller in the background.  That is pretty much the last we saw of our children because...

Halle Beary had to have her spa treatment, before her shopping extravaganza with her BEARY BEST FRIEND...

Sandra Bearlock in a stunning red carpet dress.

Halle Beary had to try on this pink satin and lace dress.

Then it was the Real Red T-shirt with sequins to match the Real Red convertible!     

Oh yeah, the kids!!!

Halle finally decided on the perfect outfit! A Melon Mambo cardigan with stylish Whisper White t-shirt under neath with relaxed fit jean with Melon Mambo stitching! 

Sandra found this adorable Eggplant Envy dress with Silver Encore floral embellishments with Designer Button accents. 

Once coordinating shoes were added, they tried on their demonstrator aprons and were ready for their photo shoot! 

Add some designer eye wear and time for a slow cruise,  2 miles an hour, so every one sees!  

Before we left, Halle just had to flirt with the military guys, aren't they handsome in their uniforms!  She is just like her up-line, a softy for the hero in uniform type!!!

After all that shopping and fun, Halle was asking for some cucumber slices!!!  After all she has a big demonstration tonight! 

Carrie     

 

Want to join my club?

Clubs are not just for little girls with pig tails who want to sell cookies!!!  Think how fun it would be to be a part of a club with a group people who shared the same interests as you? Well, you can have that... At Stamp Club!  That's right I am starting a NEW stamp club!  

STAMP CLUB is a fun time for stampers to get together make some awesome projects, learn some new techniques, order a few things and be hostess so you can earn Stampin' Up! merchandise for FREE!  Here's how it works.  

• It takes 4 stampers to start a club.  
  
• We will meet once a month for 4 months.
  
• Each month we will stamp 3 projects, there is no registration fee for club members!  
  
• You get to order a minimum of $40 of Stampin' Up! product each month. 
  
• One month you will get a turn to be Hostess and earn FREE products! 
  
• I will demonstrate a COOL project each month which will be our hostesses gift!  
  

If you are interested in joining club you need to email me ASAP at [email protected]. 

Keep reading if you are interested in attending club, but do not want to be a member. 

Our first meeting, where we will draw names to see how is hostess on which month is: 

_{Monday, April 19th at 6:30pm - 8:30pm}

Do you want to see two of the projects we will be making that night?!?

This Die cut punch card is going to get you in the mood for spring.  Aren't  those tulips cute!  They are made with the wing from the XL 2-step bird punch!  I love punch art!

This card, I might love it!  I cased the technique for the grass from my friend Beth, isn't it so awesome.  And I am really liking the shabby chic look, so I added a bit of that to this card as well.  And the Dusty Durango accents really make this card POP.  

As for the third project, well you will have to come to club!  

If you want to come to club to make the projects but do not want to feel obligated to order each month, you are totally invited to come!  

Club dues are $5 each month for non-club members.  You will get to make 2 projects and if you decide to place an order you will get to make the third project for FREE!   

I am super excited to start and new club and am looking forward to a fun night of stamping with you!

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

Felt Fun!

I went crazy yesterday, okay, it happened long before yesterday!!!  But, I channeled the craziness into some creations with Felt.  Samantha had a birthday party Saturday afternoon and I had planned for a while to make some head bands and things as the gift, but only had time to do it as of Saturday morning.  That might be cutting it a bit close right!?!  Well, it actually was super easy and fast, because I made all my creations with my Big Shot and a few Dies!!!  Check them out!!!

This is the first head band I made and I think it is my favorite!  Three poppies in a row!  I met one of my customers the other day and she had a more grown up version of this head band on!  The fabric flower thing is very hot right now, for big and little kids alike. 

Then I made this butterfly head band.  The center butterfly is purple, although it looks blackish in the photo.  I used half pearls from the Pretties kit in the center, as I did with the yellow poppies above. 

Next is a fun flower made with XL Flower Folds die and purple felt.  I added a flower and clear rhinestone brad to the center also from the Pretties kit. 

The last headband was made with four small scallop circles, each folded in fourths and attached to a circle.  I added a tule circle and a Gray Corduroy button to the center.  To adhere my creations I used hot glue, works great. 

Then I made her a Pink and Brown brooch also with the XL Flower Folds Die and put a felt piece from the Sweet Pea stitched felt assortment in the center!!!  Make sure you get some of the Sweet Pea Stitched Felt before it is gone at the end of this month!!! 

This felt butterfly creation is attached to a clippy barrette.  I used the Beautiful Butterfly die, one of my FAVES!!! The beads in the center are from the Pretties Kit!!!

Lastly, I made a pony tail holder, another poppy flower with a designer button in the middle.  

It was going so well, I had time to play around a little bit too!  So, I made this brooch as well...

And I made two Poppy Flower head bands for my daughters to wear to the party.....

Both had white flowers, the second one was on a pink head band.  This lavender one matched Samantha's dress.  The party was a princess tea party and so the girls were to dress up in a frilly dress.  That head band is fit for a princess don't you think? 

AND!!!!!!!  I even had time to make the birthday girl a card!

Now, what princess would not love this card?  I got the idea from my very talented friend Britiney, thanks girl!  And while I am thanking people, my friend Patty let me have some of her felt scraps, which I used to make most of the creations above!!!!! THANKS!!!

So, not only is the Big Shot the paper crafter's best friend, it is any CRAFTY person's best friend!!!

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

           

Easter Gifts

I really wanted to post these before Easter, but I was too busy with Spring Break and Easter activities.  I made some cute boxes to give cookies out to friends and family using the Scallop Circle die.

First I made this sheep box. That is suppose to be a bell around his neck, can you tell? 

 

Pretty cute!!!

He had to have a tail!!!  I used the Fancy Favor box in between to hold my cookies. 

 

Then I made the chick and a little bit different sheep.  No handles on these ones.  You can see the feet on the chick very good, but I crimped strips of Pumpkin Pie card stock and added feet made with the medium Boho Blossom flower, which I trimmed down to be just 3 petals.   I changed the sheeps ears on this box, this time I used the new 2-Step Bird punch, it's the bird wing! 

I also wanted to share the Easter Cards I made for my girls!

It's the Easter bunny, holding a basket of M-n-M's!  I got the idea from Patty Lee and her Rice Bowl Treat Cup Creation. I used my own Cloud Stencil for the background.

I forgot to take a picture of the inside before writing in it, so I blurred it, that's why it looks funny. But I got the idea for the dancing chit on the www as well, I saw it several places, so I am not sure where it originated, it's super easy and so cute!

So, Easter was lots of fun with my two sweet girls, I hope yours was nice as well.  

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie