Carrie Stamps

Back to School Challenge

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It is Wednesday and time for another Stampin' Royalty Challenge!  This week our challenge theme is BACK TO SCHOOL (SR #87).  

We have been back to school for one week now at my house.  It's going pretty good.  We homeschool, but this year we are adding something new.  We joined a homeschool Co-Op, it starts tomorrow!!!  We meet once a week, which will be a perfect fit for us, and we will do Science, Math and Art.  I am very excited.  So, when I learned that our theme was Back to School I thought it would be fun to make a little treat bag for my girls backpacks!  

This is the topper for my bag...

Can I just tell you how much I *heart* that dang little bus?!?  That is why I had to put three of them on there!  And, the All in the Family stamp set is so fun!  I had a lot of fun making this.  And, filling the bag to go with it!

I filled it with tissues, a treat, chapstick, polish, earings and a moveable eraser.  I hid it in Samantha's backpack!!!  Hannah's is very similar, no earings. I am excited for her to find it tomorrow morning!  

RECIPE: 

Stamps: All in the Family (#113488), Every Little Bit (#120558), A to Z (#115711)

Ink: Whisper White pad, Real Red marker, Jet Black Staz On, Daffodil Delight marker, Bashful Blue marker, Going Gray marker, More Mustard marker, Basic Black Marker (I drew the little smoke puffs for behind each bus and just cut them out and glued them down)

Paper: Real Red, Notebook paper, Basic Black, Whisper White, Marina Mist, Daffodil Delight

Accessories: On Board Lots of Letters (retired), Mini Library Clips (#109857), Red Gingham Ribbon (retired), Dimensionals (#104430), Large Flat Cello Bag (#102210)

Tools: 1" Circle Punch (# 119868), Spiral Punch (retired), 1/16" circle punch (for the polka dots on the girls dress #101227), Stapler (to staple the bag to the back of the topper, then put a good amount of snail (#104332) on the inside of the top panel of the topper and close it. 

COME PLAY ALONG!!!

We are looking for some good stampers to play along with us on this challenge!  So, create a BACK TO SCHOOL project, post it to your blog and then put a link to that post on Stampin' Royalty!  You might get picked as one of the Stampin' Goddesses favorites!  

 

 

Up, Up and Away Birthday

Welcome Stampin' Friends!! 

What a busy weekend, we went to the Fair on Friday night.  I found that people not only submit jam and baked goods to be judged at the Fair but also CARDS AND SCRAPBOOK PAGES!!! Why am I not doing this!?!  How fun would that be.  So I am going to look into it for next year!  Saturday, errands.  Sunday, church, pick up the camper for the weekend, visit with the neighbor, etc.  

In my spare moments this weekend, I was STAMPING!  I am working on a very exciting project!  I have been asked to design and make birthday invitations, banners, and party favors for a 1 year old birthday party!  I am so excited!  So, I made three prototypes for the Mom to choose from.  She is still deciding between 2 of the cards, so I will show you the third card today.  

The theme for this birthday is Hot Air Balloons.  I LOVE THIS!!! I love hot air balloons, we must live in the flight pattern of Hot Air Balloons, because almost every weekend they are flying over our house!  In fact, this weekend as I was working on these cards, I looked out my craft room window to see this...

The color combination she choose is : Orange, Light Blue, and Navy Blue.  Super cute!  So, here is card number three I created for her to choose from. 

I seriously LOVE this stamp set!  These balloons are way too much fun!  It is so much fun to create a little scene of Hot Air Balloons floating in the sky.  You could use this stamp set for so many occasions.

RECIPE:

Stamps: Up, Up & Away (#122757)

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Night of Navy, Peach Parfait, Early Espresso, Whisper White

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, NIght of Navy, Whisper White, Old Olive Designer Prints Paper (#117155)

Accessories and Tools: White Embossing Powder (#109132), Heat Tool (#100005), Scallop Oval Punch (#119856), Big Shot (#113439), Tasteful Trim Die (#120893), Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder (#117335), Magnetic Movers and Shapers Punch Windows (Die #114506, Windows #115953)

I really enjoyed working with this stamp set!  And am looking forward to working on the rest of the Hot Air Balloon Birthday items!  

 

Catalog Inspiration!

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Have you recieved your copy of the all new 2011-2012 Idea Book/Catalog?  It is FABULOUS!!!  If you don't have one and want one, I would love to help you out!  Scroll to the bottom to order yours today! 

Like I said the new catalog is Fabulous!  This book is full of so many wonderful ideas, I have already made a few of them.  One of the projects that I made directly from our catalog is a halloween treat box.  It was one of the projects we made at my Catalog Kickoff Stamp camp Wednesday night.  

Isn't that a fun little box to give a treat in!  I only made a few changes from the sample in the catalog. I changed the Tangerine Tango (#111349) strip from a straight piece of card stock into a ric racked piece using the Tasteful Trim die (#120893).  I also put a spider on mine, in the sample they used a bat, both images are from the Spooky Bingo Bits stamp set (#123946).   Isn't that a super fun stamp set, and it works with the Bingo Card Stamp (#120851).

It may be hard to tell from this picture, but the numbers are chipboard!  Did you know with the Big Shot (#113474) you can make your own chipboard pieces!  I save cardboard pieces all the time, so that I can make my own custom chipboard pieces as I need them!  For the "31" I used the Alphabet Simple Number dies (#115968).  

Here's how to make custom chip board pieces:

First, adhere your paper (I used Rich Razzleberry card stock #115316) to the chipboard piece with an Anywhere Glue Stick (#104405), place this facedown on the die and cut it out using your Big Shot!  Super easy! 

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It's a Lolly Christmas Card

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I was so excited at convention this year to find out Stampin' Up! will be offering it's very own scoring system, the Simply Scored, as of Sept. 1st!  Then when I was one of the lucky ones to actually WIN a Simply Scored at convention, I went a little crazy!  Like a kid who actually gets a pony on Christmas!  This is a product I have been wanting Stampin' Up! to carry for years now and I am so thrilled it has happend!  

So, this past Saturday, our demonstrator group had it's montly creative meeting and I wanted to demo the Simply Scored.  One of the coolest things to make with it are Paper Lollies!  They are very popular right now!!! I saw them all over convention...

Donna Griffith shared this cute framed wreath that is a Paper Lolly! 

There was THIS fabulous display of HUGE Paper Lollies on sticks, so cute! 

A paper lolly on a Halloween card, yeah I might have to case that! (You can also find this card on page 26 of the current Idea Book/Catalog!)

And adorable Paper Lollies all over Carrie Cudney's Candy Banner.

For my paper lolly I knew I wanted to be on a card and that I wanted the card to be Christmas, mostly because I wanted to use my new stamp set Pines and Poinsettias (#123764, available September 1st).

Here is my card...

I knew for a paper lolly to work on a card front it could not be too thick, so here is how I made my paper lolly card front friendly...

1. Cut desired card stock, Always Artichoke(#105119)  is the card stock I on my card, to 1" x12".  Note: I used textured cardstock as it has a little more give and I needed that for this small lolly, designer paper would be great too. 

2. Score the 1" x 12" strip every 1/4"

3. Accordian fold the scored strip.

4. Adhere the two ends together, I like Mulitpurpose Liquid glue (#110755)  for this.  You need to adhere a peak to a valley, which means you will need cut off one section most likely.

5.You will need a hot glue gun for this step!!! And a small circle of card stock to glue your lolly to.  Put a small puddle of hot glue on the circle. Take your accordian folded strip who's ends are glued together and make it lay flat (it will fight you, but remember, you are the BOSS!).  Carefully pick this up and press it into the hot glue. Hold it there till the hot glue dries, maybe 30 seconds.

6. You need to have something on the front of the lolly as well to help hold it in place, a button, a brad, a stamped image, etc.  Hot glue this as well, or you can use dimensionals. 

 
For this lolly, I pressed the Glimmer Brad (#121006) into the center of the lolly while the hot glue from underneath was still hot, as it was oozing out the top, perfect! 

These are totally fun to make and the possiblities are endless, as far as size and colors, paper and toppers. Just have fun with it! 

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Stampin Royalty Challenge #86

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Yeah, my third challenge as a Stampin' Goddess with Stampin' Royalty!  Today's Challenge was BLING! How fun is that!  I do not need any encouragement to add some glitter, shimmer or sparkle!  LOVE it all!  So, here is my "Blinged Out" card...

Here is how I incorporated the BLING into this Christmas Card...

First I used some RETIRED designer paper, Candy Cane Christmas, the red polka dots are GLITTERED for you.  So, I might have horded one piece of that!!!  The scalloped edge is Red Glimmer paper (#121790, available Sept. 1st), as is the bottom layer of the Modern Label (#119849), the snowmans buttons and the red piece on his hat.  The snow is done with the new DAZZLING DETAILS glitter glue (available Sept. 1st), under it a watercolored baja breeze and was thrilled that it showed through a bit!  Next, I set free the red rhinestones from my rhinestone brads (#109110) to add to the bottom right corner. Lastly, I added a bow of Clear Tinsle Trim (also retired). 

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RECIPE:

Stamps: Snow Much Fun (#122562)

Ink: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Staz On - Black, Pumpkin Pie, Basic Gray, Blender Pen

Paper: Real Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Red Glimmer Paper, Cand Cane Christmas DSP (retired)

Accessories: Dazzling Details Glitter Glue, Red Rhinestone Brads (brad removed), Clear Tinsle Trim (retired), sponge, dimensionals

Tools: Corner Rounder, Moder Label punch, Scallop Edge punch, blender pen

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Happy Birthday Georgie!

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I am so excited to show you today creation!  Yesterday I got a phone call from my dear friends husband, asking me to make a birthday card for his wife!  The dear friend is Georgie, my downline and co-Stampin' Goddess at Stampin' Royalty! Happy Birthday Georgie!  So I knew I needed to make this card AMAZING!!!  It was so fun to make!  Here is the birthday card for the AMAZING Georgie...

And the inside...

And the envelope...

I used so many fun things on this card, to add dimension, layers and bling!  If you need have any questions leave me a comment or shoot me an email at [email protected].

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Thanks to, Sarah, Debbie and Amanda for there kind comments, your cards are on the way!!!

 

Warmest of Wishes Swap

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What a fun weekend I had!  Saturday my group of demonstrators got together to have our monthly creative meeting.  Since it was our fist meeting after convention we wanted to do a little more than usual.  So, we had 6 different demonstrations, 3 make and takes and a SU! video.  It was a great time.  I was one of the six who demoed...

I was about to demo how easy it is to sew on your cards.  See the sewing machine there?  It belongs to Rebecca, who AMAZING stamp room we used for the meeting.  Well, it was brand new and new to me, so as I began sewing I got about 15 stitches done and it LOCKED UP!  Aparently I had threaded the bobbin wrong, and/or the bobbin I brought was not the right size for her machine.  Embarrassing!  

Anyhow, today I wanted to share with you the card I made for the swap we did at the meeting...

I used a new stamp set from the upcoming Holiday Mini catalog called Gently Falling, which will be available for purchase on September 1st.  I got the idea for the sketch from last weeks Stampin' Royalty Challenge!  I also used two other new products, Spice Cake Fabric!  I stitched a piece of it to my card.  And I used a stamp from the soon to be released hostess stamp set, Warmest of Wishes!  I know you all are going to LOVE this new hostess set!  It is a great stamp set that coordinates with several of our punches, like our OWL PUNCH!!  To get your own Warmest of Wishes stamp set, you will want to have a workshop!  Contact me and we can set up a workshop together!  [email protected]

I love the little leaf accent on this card.  It was so simple...

1) I inked the stamp in Versamark (#102283) and then Early Espresso Ink (#119670)

2) stamped it on Whisper White Card Stock (#100730)

3) embossed it with Clear Powder (#109130)

4) sponged (#101610) it with River Rock (#109010) and Pool Party (#122938) ink

5) then cut it out

6) I added a little tiny bow of Early Espresso Baker's Twine (#123124) for cuteness

7) then added to my card with a dimensional(#104430)! 

***So, I thought I would do a little give away today!  I have 4 of these cards left over from the swap, the first four people to leave a comment to this post will win one of these cards!  A little, thanks for visiting and reading my blog gift! Please note, that as this card was for a swap, it is a card front only. 

RECIPE: 

Stamps: Gently Falling (available Sept. 1st), Warmest of Wishes (hostess set, available Sept. 1st)

Ink: River River Rock (#109010), Pool Party (#122938), Early Espresso (#119670)

Paper: River Rock (#108640), Whisper White (#100730), Early Espresso (#119686), Pool Party (#122924)

Accessories: Spice Cake Fabric (available Sept. 1st), Basic Rhinestone Jewels (#119246), Early Espresso Baker's Twine (#123124), Clear Embossing Powder (#109130)

Tools: Color Spritzer (#107066), Mini Glue dot (to hold the baker's twine bow to the leaf #103683), Heat Tool(#100005), Sewing Maching and Thread (non-Stampin' Up!), Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue (#110755)

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The Tale of Two Make and Takes

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What a busy week, are you all getting ready to send kids back to school?  We are gearing up for a new year of homeschool!  So, I feel like I am going back to school too!  I remember the mixed feelings of being excited and not wanting summer to ever end!  

Another thing that kept me busy this week was the Business Builders Meeting that my group of demonstrators holds each month, this was my month to host.  It was a great meeting, the topic was Profitable Blogging, it think it was a great meeting!  

The two make and take projects we did were blog inspired!  One a direct CASE and the other inspired from a card on someones blog. Let's take a look!!!

Don't you love this card, when I first saw it I might have freaked out a little bit!  The clouds!!!!!  To make them use some circle punches!  We used the 1",3/4" and 1/2" circle punches, punched from the side of the  Whisper White to make the clouds, you can make them any size, shape and any direction you want them!  I LOVE IT!  Thanks to Heather Klump for this amazing card, this is an exact CASE of her card!  I was so glad it use my new stamp set I got at convention, Easy Events (#123225), I am really starting to love this set! 

Make and Take Card #2

This make and take was provided by another demonstrator in my group Pat Dion.  She found a card on a blog that inspired her to make this Halloween treat!

This card uses a new stamp set from the upcoming Holiday Mini Catalog called "Out on a Limb", you are going to love this set!  It will be available for purchase on September 1st.  

Pat also used the new Houndstooth Embossing Folder (#123134) which you can order now!  Isn't it so fun! Not to mention that Calypso Coral Ruffled Ribbon (#122976).  I thought the color combination was great!  Perftect Plum, Calypso Coral and Daffodil Delight!  A great new color combination for Halloween!  

I hope these cards have inspired you as all your blogs inspire me, thank you for sharing your works of art!  

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Stampin' Royalty Sketch Challenge

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Today I am sharing my second project as a Stampin' Goddess for the Stampin' Royalty Challenge Blog, how exciting!  Side note, my challenge card from last week was featured on the blog My Crafty World, THANKS TIFFANY!

This weeks challenge (SR85) is a Sketch Challenge, my favorite!  Here is the sketch...

And here is my card...

I love this color combination, which was inspired by a card I made at my friend, Britiney's stamp club. The colors are, Poppy Parade, Pool Party, Sahara Sand, Whisper White and Basic Black.  So fun!! 

I know you will want to see what the other Stampin' Goddesses made for this sketch challenge, so hop on over to Stampin' Royalty and check them out.  

You should really play along.  Here's how...

Make your own card for this sketch

Post it to your blog

Then go to Stampin' Royalty, click the link button at the bottom of todays post and leave a link to your post with your card for this sketch!  

You might just get voted as one of the Goddesses top picks!  

RECIPE:

Stamps: Raining Flowers (#122767), Word Play (3120651)

Ink: Poppy Parade (#119782), Pool Party (#122938), Basic Black (#101179), Sahara Sand (Pad = #105208 and Marker = #105105)

Paper: Sahara Sand (#121043), Whisper White (#100730), Pool Party (#122924), Poppy Parade (#119793)

Accessories: Poppy Parade 1/2" Stitched-Poly Ribbon (#119263), Basic Rhinestone Jewels (#119246), White Baker's Twine (#124262), Dimensionals (#104430)

Tools: Color Spritzer Tool (#107066), Big Shot (#113439), Framed Tulips Embossing Folder (#121809)

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A is for Angel

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

I wanted to show you another gift I made for Hannah for her 3rd birthday.  I made her and ABC scrapbook, each page has a picture of Hannah.  I made one for Samantha when she turned 3-1/2 and Hannha loves to look at it, so now I knew she would love to have one of her own! 

That's my little angel, covered in marker and with out her clothes!  

I think the pages get even cuter as they go, I can not wait to share the others with you!!! I had fun making this page.  I wanted to keep it simple and knew it would be PINK!!!  We have not had time yet to sit down and really look at her new book yet, but I am really looking forward to some lap time to do just that! 

RECIPE: 

Stamps: Defining Alphabet (retired), Sweet Shoppe Alphabet Lower (#120648)

Ink: Pretty In Pink (#101301)

Paper: Pretty In Pink (#100459), Whisper White (#100730), Pink Pirouette (#111351)

Accessories: Dimensionals (#104430)

Tools: Punches: 2-3/8" Scallop Circle Punch (#118874), 1-3/4" Circle Punch (#119850), 1-3/8" Circle Punch (#119860), Handheld 1/16" circle punch (#101227), Cupcake Builder Punch-for the clouds-(#121807), Small Star Punch (Retired) - but you could use the Stars #2 die (#113461). 

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Owl Birthday Party

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What a fun and busy weekend we had.  Saturday was my daughter Hannah's 3rd birthday party!  Having and Owl themed birthday party was super fun.  Plus, I got to use my favorite color combination PINK AND BROWN!  I thought I would share with you one of the birthday gifts I made for her. 

It is a fabric crayon roll, or at least that is what I call them and a home made color book of ALL OWLS! 

This is what it looks like when you untie it and unroll it.  It has twistable crayons in it.  I learned how to make this at Stampin' Up! Convention, Donna Griffith showed us how to make one with Stampin' Up! fabric.  She used hers to hold all 10 of the in- color markers!  Yeah, I need to make me one!  

If you want to make one.... Here's some help....

You need; 2 different kinds of fabric, both cut to... 11-1/2" x 16"

Sew these right sides together, leaving a small opening to turn it right side out, stich opening closed. 

Fold bottom up 4-1/4"

Mark along the fold every 1" using a fabric marker, stitch were you marked up to the edge of the folded piece, creating your crayon/marker pockets.

Ribbon = 28" sew it on to the seam, I did mine on the left hand side, so that the piece to the left of the seam was 2" shorter than the other side, as you need a little more to go around the crayons roll.  

Add crayons, mine will hold 11, or 10 and one pencil.  

FUN!!! and EASY!!!

Now for the owl color book. To make this mini color book.  I searched for owl color sheets and found SEVERAL, before printing them out I shrunk them down to about 40% so that they would fit on the Top Note (#113463).  

I did not just print out color sheets, I made my own...

Using My digital studio (#118108)!  

I just love how versitile My Digital Studio (#118108) is! 

I also made a Welcome Sign for the front door using My Digital Studio...

After printing it, I trimmed it down, corner rounded the corners, mounted it on coordinating cardstock, colored in some of the letters and added some punched arrows.  

That's not all the Owl things I made...

These are OWL CAKE POPS.  Can I just tell you I love BAKERELLA!  She got me stared on Cake Pops, which are cake and frosting mixed together to make a dough, rolled into a ball, put on a stick and dipped in candy melt.  I got the idea for these from the Cake Pop cookbook by Bakerella!  Aren't the a HOOT!  And looking at the picture makes me love my husband a little bit more today, since he helped decorate at least half of the 40 or so we made and drilled the holes in my tree slice, sorry had to throw in a warm fuzzy!  

Okay, one more warm fuzzy!!!

This is Hannah, my crazy cute three year old, full of sugar and spice and vinegar too.  My teeny tiny miniature person who I love.  She is wearing her "swim dress"  we got the coolest wading pool for her as a bday gift, so the kids could take a dip in the bird bath at the party.  Here they took a break to blow bubbles.  Love you Pancakes!  

I think that is owl the fun to be had for this post!  

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It's OWL business around here!

Welcome Stampin' Friends!!!

Tomorrow is my daughter, Hannah's, 3rd Birthday Party.  You may remember the invitation I shared with you a few weeks ago, if not, I will tell you that our party theme is Owls!  My daughter is is love with this owl that I made her and so I decided we should have an Owl Themed Birthday Party!!!  

Today I wanted to share with you the Birthday Banner and Party Favors!  

I know it's hard to see so far away, so I took some close ups...

I used the new Perfect Pennants Die (#123126) for both the Chocolate Chip Pennant and the Pumpkin Pie pennant.  I *LOVE* it because you can make a long banner, like mine "happy 3rd birthday", and it is not too long!  

In this photo you can see how I stamped the largest pennant with the Woodgrain Background stamp (#117100) and the smaller pennant with the A to Z background stamp (#115711).  I was so thrilled with how it came out, it is subtle but, as I always say....Love is in the details!   

The flower accents were done using the Blossom Party Die (#115971).  I added some Chunky Glitter to the center (retired).  

Isn't she so cute!!!!!  I stamped the owl image from the Punch Bunch set (retired) in Versamark ink and embossed it with Melon Mambo Emboss Powder (#123223).  Then I colored the belly with my Chocolate Chip Marker (#100071)!  A brown tummy with pink polka dots, YUMMY!  All the large letters and the number 3 were die cut out of Melon Mambo Prints Paper, which comes in a pack (#117155) with all the other Brights Colors!

I love this banner, the colors, the owls, everything about it makes me happy.  

How about the Owl party favors!!!  They make me smile too! 

Cello Bag (#103104) toppers, it can not get easier than that! I know they look a little sad for a party, but I could not resist!  

Punch Art is so much fun! You can see I just layered circles for my owl's eyes and layered that on a scallop circle.  The beak is one petal from the 5-Petal Flower Punch (#119880), the owl body is die cut with Top Note Die (#113463).

That's Owl I got for you today.  If you have any questions regarding these projects feel free to leave me a comment or email me at: [email protected].

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Bring on the Cake!

Welcome Stampin' Friends!!!  

Today is the day, the day you get to enjoy a cupcake with out the guilt!!!  

This cupcake throne is the +One project at my August Stamp Camp!  And, I thought I would make a faux cupcake to go inside, however the real deal works too!  

Can you just imagine giving this as a yummy birthday treat to a friend or loved one with a gourmet cupcake and THIS CARD!!!  I have to say Thank You to JanTink for the inspiration for this project!  You can also see another Cupcake Throne in your 2011/2012 Idea Book/Catalog on page 67. 

I would love for you to join me at my August Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp, where we will be making 5 paper crafting projects.  You could earn the Cupcake Throne project when you attend my Stamp Camp and place a $30 order as my gift to you! 

Register NOW!

For: Carrie's Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp

When: August 25th

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Place: My house (Boise, ID)

What to Bring: A Friend!!!

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I am Royalty!

Welcome Stampin' Friends!  

I am very excited to announce that I was asked to join the Stampin' Goddesses at Stampin' Royalty! What a thrill to be a part of such a talented group of stampers!  I just completed my very first challenge and wanted to share it with you!

Stampin' Royalty Challenge #84: Picture Inspiration Challenge

Here is the picture we were given, and then use this picture to inspire a card, 3-D item, scrapbook page, My Digital Studio creation.  I found it somewhat challenging!!!  But, I am happy with the card that I created...

Wouldn't you like to play along with our challenge?  You can!  Submit your project at the Stampin' Royalty Blog!  You might get featured as one of our picks of the week!!!  

Recipe: 

Stamps: Nature Walk (#121997), For All You Do (#115360)

Ink: Island Indigo(#122937), Lucky Limeade (#122935), Soft Suede (#115657)

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock (#100730), Island Indigo Cardstock (#122923), Lucky Limeade Cardstock (#122926)

Accessories: Lucky Limeade 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (#122977), Basic Rhinestone Jewels (#119246)

Tools: Itty Bitty Shapes Punch Pack (#118309): Four Petal Flower punch used, I punched out 5 of these flowers, scruched them up, glued them in a stack, put a rhinestone in the center for the flower accent on my card.  Big Shot (#113439), Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder (#120175),Tasteful Trim Bigz XL Die (#120893), Ovals Originals Die (#114525)

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Pennant Birthday Card

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

My Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp is on August 25th and I am very excited to share this Birthday Card that we will be making...

I love this card (inspired by demonstrator Judy Lynn Morton)!  The Pennant Parade stamp set (#122742) is on of my favorites and how COOL that is has a matching PUNCH (Petite Pennants Builder Punch #122361)!!!

We will also be doing a +One project, a matching CupCake Throne! Here's how it works, anyone who places a $30 order at the Stamp Camp will get the supplies and directions on how to make a CupCake Throne that matches this card!  Check back soon for a post on this project! 

Want to attend my Stamp Camp?  If you are in the Boise Idaho area, please come join us!!! 

Carrie's Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp

Thursday, August 25th

6:30pm - 9:00pm

We will be making 5 paper crafting projects including...

A Halloween Treat Box

A Glimmery Christmas Card

A gift tag set in coordinating cello bag

The Pennant Birthday Card above

A 3x6 Card using our new Timeless Portrait Fabric

Place: My house

Registration: $20 (click the paypal button below to register now, or email me at: [email protected])

 

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Make a Snowman in August!

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

How is the summer heat treatin' you?  Well, here in Boise, it has been pretty hot lately.  To take my mind off the heat I like to stamp a SNOWMAN CARD!

You too can make this card, escape the heat and have one less card to make for Christmas!  Because, this is one of the cards we will be making at my Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp!  YOU ARE INVITED.  If you live in the Boise, Idaho area, come join us!  

Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp!

When: Thursday, August 25th

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Where: My House (Boise, Idaho)

What: Come and join us to complete 5 paper crafting projects, including the card above.  We will be using some of the newest products from the ALL NEW Catalog/Idea Book.

Bring: A friend, it is always fun to get out with a friend, do something fun and learn something new! 

Registration: $20, click the "Buy Now" button below to Register now and secure your spot!

I am excited about our fun projects and am looking forward to stamping with you!  

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I love tags!

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

My Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp is just around the corner!  At my stamp camp we will be making projects with fun new products from the ALL NEW Catalog/Idea Book!  I will also be sharing projects from the recent Stampin' Up! Convention!  

This cello bag with matching Thank you tags is a project that Stampin' Up! gave us in a bag that was call Workshop in a Bag.  A bag all ready for us to take home and do a workshop!  How cool is that!  Well, when I made one of these tags, I was thrilled with how cute it was!  

Then when I made all of the tags, put them in a cello bag, added a cute topper with a mini clothes pin, I LOVED it!!!  What I love the most about this project is that it uses all of the 2011-2012 In Colors! 

POOL PARTY (#122938)

CALYPSO CORAL (#122939)

LUCKY LIMEADE (#122935)

WISTERIA WONDER (#122936)

ISLAND INDIGO (#122937)

Not to mention, each tag is topped off 3/8" Ruffled Ribbon (#122977)...

And it comes in all of the 2011-2012 In Colors!  

I hope you will join us for some stampin' fun at my Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp!

When: Thursday, August 25th

Time: 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Place: My House (in Boise, ID)

What: we will complete 5 fun paper crafting projects, using some of my favorite new products from the ALL NEW Catalog/Idea Book!

Bring: A friend!!

Registration: $20

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Catalog Kickoff Project

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

My Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp is coming up!!!  If you are in the Boise, Idaho Area, you should come!!!

Carrie's Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp

Thursday, August 25th

6:30pm - 9:00pm

At My House

Registration = $20

RSVP: [email protected]

I wanted to show you all one of the fun projects we will be making.  It is a take on one of the make and take cards we did at convention.  I always like to share some of the convention fun with my customers!  

This card was inspired by one of the make and takes from this years Convention, I changed up some of the colors to make this card my own.  I love the use of the new Timeless Portrait Fabric (#122337) on this card!  

I can't wait to show you the other Stamp Camp creations that we will be making on the 25th and hope that you will join me for some Stampin' Fun!!! 

To Register now for my Catalog Kickoff Stamp Camp, click the "Buy Now" button below.  If you prefer to pay by check email me at: [email protected].

 

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