Carrie Stamps

Wicked Cool Projects

I am might be overly tooting my own horn with the title of this post, don't get me wrong, they are COOL projects, but actually, Wicked Cool is the name of my new favorite Halloween stamp set that I used to create these two projects that my Stamp Club did earlier this month. 

WICKED COOL (#118738 - Wood Mount) (#120600 - Clear Mount)

Now, you tell me if I am overly tooting my own horn with the title "Wicked Cool Projects"...

This box is the all new Candy Wrapper Die, Love it.  It is embossed with the new Spider Web embossing folder, which is a MUST HAVE item! 

Candy Wrapper Die (#120890)

Spider Web Textured Embossing Folder (#120889)

This will be a fun treat holder to give to friends, both big and small! Here is another treat holder, I got this idea from Erica at Pink Buckaroo Designs. 

When you open it up it holds,

A mini hand sanitizer from Bath and Body works, they come is several Halloween scents, like this one, Bat Bite (green apple).  How fun is that!?!  I think Samantha's teacher will like this one!  You can also fit fun size candy bars in the opening. 

If you would like the PDF tutorial for these projects, which also includes tutorials for 2 greeting cards? Click on the flyer below to order your very own for just $3.00! 

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie 

Order your Stampin' Up! Supplies here!

 

 

 

Kids Camp!!!

It's Time for the first ever, KIDS CAMP!!!

My daughter and I are planning a Kids Stamp Camp.

Kids Camp is for kids (ages 5-13) and their Mom's (or Dad's). 

At Kids Camp we will make 3 projects: 

• A Build-a-Bear Birthday Card
• A Monogramed Back Pack Tag
• A 6x6 Magnetic scrapbook page

Kids will work with their Mom's assistance to complete the projects.  This will be quality bonding time, something fun for you to do together!  Kids camp would also be fun to bring your grandchild, niece, nephew or another kid you know would have fun stamping!

Mark your calendar, Kids Camp is, Saturday, October 2nd!

Kids Camp will meet at my house in Boise, ID (directions will be send via email to all who register)

The stamping will start at 10am and end at Noon

Snacks will be served.

Registration Fee: $15

To register click the "Buy Now" Button below:

Or, email me and I will give you my address to mail a check ([email protected]). 

 

If you have scissors or glue specifically for your child, you can bring those along to use.  

Feel free to email me with any questions.  We look forward to stamping with you and your child! 

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

[email protected]

Visit my Stampin' Up! website here!

 

A Bug Birthday Card!

Not one with 6 legs, but one with two wheels! 

I almost completely copied this card from LeAnne Greff.  Her husband actually made the car using her punches!  Wow!  My daughter is going to a birthday party today, his theme is Cars (not the movie) and Racing.  So, I remembered this card and knew I wanted to make it for him.  Click here to see the R2D2 card I made for his birthday last year. 

Here is what I used to make the car: 

Oval XL Punch (#119859) = Top of Car and bottom oval of the hood, both in Real Read Card stock (#102482)

Oval Large Punch(#119855) = 1 cut in half for wheel wells and two to mount on top of hood, both in Real Red Card stock. 1 in Basic Gray (#121044) for Windshield. 

1/2" small circle punch(#119869) = 2 in Basic Black Card stock (#121045) for base of head lights

Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (#118309) = Only the circle from the pack was used, 2 in Basic Gray for the head lights. 

Modern Label Punch (#119849) = 1 in Basic Black Card stock, cut in half for the wheels

Snowflake XL Punch (#119852) = 1 in Basic Gray Card stock, cut off ams and round ends to create the holders for the bumper and the handle on the hood.

Rear View mirror in Basic Black card stock was cut by hand, no punch, sorry, as well as license plate in Bashful blue. 

Bumper = 5/8" x 3-1/8" strip of Basic Gray,corners trimmed with the 3/16" Corner Rounder Punch (#119871)

The Designer paper is from the Welcome Neighbor Paper pad, which is retired. 

The Happy Birthday saying is from the Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set (#115370).  

It really was a fun card to make and pretty easy.  I love punch art!  

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

If you need to order any of the punches used in this project as well as any other Stampin' Up! products visit my website ate: 

www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net

 

 

Fallin' for the Mini Catalog!

I don't know about you but I have fallin' for the Holiday Mini Catalog!!  So many fun stamp sets to love, beautiful designer papers to cherish, accessories to have and to hold, new dies to adore and then there is the FABRIC, I am weak in the knees!  Okay, maybe I am a little over the top when it comes to rubber stamping and paper crafting, I just can not help my self, it must be true love!  Alright, enough of the mushy talk!

Speaking of fallin'  I want to share with you the Fall card I designed using the new Holiday Mini stamp set French Foliage (#121166) for my new Stamp Club (more details on that below). 

 I love how realistic the leaves are as well as the other elements in the set that make this the perfect stamp set for collage stamping. Collage stamping is a very simple technique where you layer stamped images to create a collage.  I have done a little of that in my card . . .

It is so bright and cheerful yet totally says Autumn.  

In this close up you can see all the different textures I used to create this card, dry and we embossing, collage stamping, ribbon, punched border, crinkled paper.  I think texture and layering is one of the big things that sets a hand made card apart from a store bought card. 

 

As I mentioned above, I am starting a ALL NEW stamp club!!! And, you, are invited to join!  I am very excited about this stamp club,  we will be doing even more projects for this club.  Below are all the details.  Stamp Club will meet at Signature Point Club House (in Boise) each month (schedule below).  At each club you will create four make and take projects, designed with the newest Stampin' Up! products and hottest techniques.   Another exciting benefit of being a club member is that you will get to be hostess one month and collect the free merchandise and hostess stamp set!    This is how it works, all club members place an order each month, helping the hostess receive her benefits!  It's simple and the minimum order is just $20.  There will also be a $5 class fee for club members.   Stamp Club will be open to guests, those who want to come and stamp but are not club members, non-club members class fee is $8. The picture above is one of the cards we are going to make in September at Stamp Club.  This month's theme is Fall and Halloween.  You can be sure each month that the projects will be high quality, carefully planned and incorporate accessories and layers.    We will also be using the Big Shot on at least one project each month.   Club member will enjoy these benefits:  4 new project ideas each month demonstrations of new tools and accessories At least $15 FREE SU! catalog merchandise A free hostess stamp set Monthly Club member special offers A night out with fellow paper crafter's AND MORE!  Below you will find the schedule for the stamp club meetings for the rest of the year. Monday, September 13th Monday, October 4th Monday, November 8th Monday, December 6th (Dates for 2011 will be announced at a later date) To join stamp club or attend as a guest, email  or call me!  Happy Stampin'  Carrie (208) 853-7178 [email protected] *If you would like information on being a stamp club member by mail, email me for more information*

 

It's HERE!

The HOLIDAY MINI CATALOG is here and ready to order from!  

It is FULL of FABULOUS holiday paper crafting stamps and supplies as well as FABRIC!  You have to check it out!  Here is a Halloween card I made with some of my new items from the mini...

This card uses three new items from the mini.  The textured background was created using the Spider Web Textured Embossing Folder (#120889). Isn't it COOL!

The words and bird image were created with the Midnight Musings Jumbo Wheel (#120863).  I love the bird and owl images mixed in with the wicked words!  

The last new product I used on this card is the Raven 1/2" Lace Trim (#120988).  It is GORGEOUS!

The possibilities are endless with that lace!  

There are is so much more to discover in this mini catalog, if you have not already seen it, click on the picture of the mini above and you can see the whole thing.  

When you are ready to place your order, visit my website: 

www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net 

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

 

 

Amazing Free Gift!

 This is the Craft Tote that I bought at Stampin' Up! convention in the Momento Mall, it matches our Greenhouse Gala Designer Paper!  I spent about $40 on mine, but you can have one for FREE!  Everyone who joins my Inky Fingers Team in the Month of September will get this fabulous bag for FREE!!!!

Here are more details: 

September 1 through October 18, receive a FREE craft tote—a $39.95 value—when you join Stampin’ Up!® as a demonstrator!

Imagine sharing your love of Stampin’ Up! with this stylish and practical tote, patterned after our Greenhouse Gala Designer Series Paper and large enough to carry 12" x 12" card stock and a Paper Cutter, as well as punches, ink pads, and accessories. And with two Starter Kits to choose from—Standard and Digital+—at a brand-new lower kit price, there’s never been a better time to join the Stampin’ Up! family.

If that peaks your interest you should check out these links!

STANDARD STARTER KIT ORDER FORM

DIGITAL PLUS STANDARD STARTER KIT ORDER FORM

INDEPENDANT DEMONSTRATOR AGREEMENT

INDEPENDANT DEMONSTRATOR APPLICATION

It is EASY to sign up, you can do so right from your computer, here's how: 

1. Go to my website: www.carrierhoades.stampinup.net

2. Click on "Start your own business" in the upper right hand corner.

3. Click "Join Now"

4. Read the Consent form for Electronic Agreement and click AGREE

5. Enter my password: carries downline

6. Follow and complete the steps to complete the necessary forms. 

 

It is that easy.  I will be so excited to have you on my team and help you out in any way you need to accomplish the goals you have for your self.  Stampin' Up! is looking for all kinds of demonstrators, people who just want to get a 20% discount on product, those who want to earn a few extra bucks to support their habit, those who want to make a little money to pay a bill, and those who want to make Stampin' Up! their career.  What ever group you fit in to, we are excited to have you!  

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

Feel free to email me with any questions at [email protected]