Carrie Stamps

Baby Shower Invitation

Welcome Stampin' Friends!

I have been having so much fun creating a Baby Shower Invitation for my sister's baby shower.  I knew MDS was going to be the way to go!  Think about it, you design the card and only have to make ONE.  Stampin' Up! prints them off and sends them right to me!  I love it and have to say their printing service is amazing!  

I got the inspiration for this invitation on Pinterest...

This is a 5" x 7" Post Card.  When you order your project to be printed from Stampin' Up! they come with envelopes, nice, so we will be mailing ours in envelopes.  Here is what the backside of the post card looks like...

If you have not tried MDS you will find that creating is just as much fun digitally as it is with real paper, stamps, punches and buttons!  

Did you know you can try MDS for FREE!  Click here for more information. 

But the best news is that when you are ready to purchase MDS the price is now just $20!  That is an amazing price!  

Just try MDS and see what you think! 

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Rag Quilt Tote Class

Welcome Stampin' Friends! 

You are invited to attend my Rag Quilt Tote Class!  

WHEN: Friday, April 26th

WHERE: At my house (Boise, ID) 

TIME: Arrive anytime between 5 and 6:30pm.

WHAT TO BRING: a sewing machine if you have one (or I will have some for you to use)  and scissors

Choose which tote you want to make! 

SMALL = $12

MEDIUM = $18

LARGE = $24

AND, choose your fabric...

TO REGISTER: Email me your tote size and fabric choice, I will then email you an invoice to complete your registration.  

BONUS!!! 

When you register for my class you will get my RAG QUILT STAMPER's TOTE TUTORIAL for FREE!  

This  tote takes is up a notch!  You can put all your stampin' fun in this tote!

Can't come to my class, you can still purchase the Rag Quilt Stamper's Tote Tutorial!  Once you make this one, you will have the basics down and be able to make all the other sizes easliy!  And, the tutorial is just $5.95!  

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Rag Quilt Stamper's Tote Tutorial!

RAG QUILT STAMPER'S TOTE TUTORIAL IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE! 

This tote is perfect for stampers and crafters!  Fill it with your crafting essentials such as glue, scissors, adhesives and  bone folder.  There is even room for your card swaps!  

The tutorial has full color pictures with step by step directions to guide you as you make your own Rag Quilt Stamper's Tote. 

If you are attending my Rag Quilt Tote Class on April 26th you will recieve this tutorial for FREE with your registration!  

Get your Rag Quilt Stamper's Tote Tutorial now! 

     Just $5.95

Ears To You!

Welcome!

It's Stampin' Royalty Challenge Day!  Challenge #169 is a sketch challenge, my fave! 

Here is my Ears to You card made with this sketch: 

Now I need to hurry and send this card!  Phew, it really snuck up on me this year.  I like it better when Easter is in April.  

Click over to Stampin' Royalty and see what my fellow design team members made with this challenge and play along with us, all the details are on todays post.

 Recipe: 

Stamps: Ears to You Single Stamp, Spring Sampler Stamp Set

Ink: Melon Mambo, Lucky Limeade, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise

Paper: Daffodil Delight CS, Melon Mambo CS, Whisper White CS, Tempting Turquoise CS, Lucky Limeade CS, Sunshine & Sprinkles Designer Paper, Brights Prints Pack DSP

Accessories: Itty Bitty Punch Pack, Large Rhinestone Basic Jewels, 1/8" Mini Brad, Dimensionals

Tools: Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Scallop Squares Duo Die, Beautiful Wings Embosslit, Small Oval Punch

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Easter Crafts with my girls

This morning we had a play date scheduled and it did not work out due to a sick friend. SAD.  No worries, Mom saved the day with some Easter Crafts. 

These are two of the projects we did at my Easter Ensemble Class alsos available in my Easter Ensemble tutorial.  We had lots of fun!  

 We also made Easter Baskets! 

I made the green one in the back,  my four year old made the pink basket and my eight year old made the blue basket.  They did a really good job, doing most of the work themselves with a little help from me along the way.  

I love Spring Break, when you homeschool, Spring Break is more for Mom than the kids!!! Can it be two weeks, PLEASE!!! 

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Get a little This and That for LESS! 

Last day to Sale-A-Brate!

Today is the last day of Sale-A-Bration!  There are so many fun things you can get for free with a $50 purchase.  See them all HERE.  

I thought I would show you some of the SAB projects I made for my workshops during Sale-A-Bration.

Here are four birthday cards that were inspired by cards I saw on Pinterest.  They were make and take projects for a Totally Hands on Workshop I had with my customer Pam (Hi Pam!).  We also made them at a workshop I had with my customer Tanna.  Tanna and I have a workshop together every Sale-A-Bration (HELLO Tanna).   

All the paper, ribbon and button used on these cards are Sale-A-Bration items that you can get for FREE! 

The stamp set is The Best of Birthdays, which is only available until the end of this month.  

I also made a card keeper to fit these cards in...

It is VERY easy to make...  Score a 8-1/2" piece of card stock at 5-1/2 (down the middle on the 11" side) and then at 6" (on the 8-1/2" side).  THAT's IT! 

Here is the card holder open with the four cards inside, envelopes will fit too.  

Lastly, I wanted to show you the Love Note holder I made for a Sale-A-Bration workshop with Danielle.  I was a fun one Danielle! 

If you would like to take advantage of Sale-A-Bration before it ends, visit my online store to place your order and then enter the item code for the Sale-A-Bration item(s) you want for FREE! 

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Owl Easter Box

Hi Stampin' Friends! 

I made this cute Owl Easter Box as my Easter class bonus project.  Each month they make a seasonal owl box.  So, ladies here she is, your Easter Owl!  I was inspired by the this week's challenge at Stampin' Royalty.  This week we are doing a Picture Inspiration, the colors in the picture are what inspired me.  

How do you like her Easter Bonnet?  Did you see my St. Patrick's Day Owl Box?  Or my Valentine's Day Owl Box?  You can also see my Easter Ensemble of projects we are doing at my Easter Class (all of which are available in a tutorial). 

You can purchase the tutorial for the original owl box HERE.  When you purchase that, I will send you the directions for the Owl Easter Bonnet and Basket for FREE! 

Click on over to Stampin' Royalty to see what my fellow Goddessess have made for this weeks challenge. 

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Easter Ensemble Tutorial Now Available!

Easter Ensemble Tutorial

Easter Ensemble Tutorial - $4.95

 

This fun Easter Ensemble Tutorial is complete with full color pictures and step by step directions to make the Easter Egg Card, Picket Fence Easter Basket and Easter Bunny Card.  Put a special Easter Card in the basket this year!  Or, give a special Easter card to someone who might be a little too old for a basket.  The Picket Fence basket holds the Easter Egg cards, or fill it with treats!  The projects are sure to make Easter fun for you and the recipients! 

Click the "Buy Now" button above to get your tutorial now.  Shortly after the transaction is complete I will email you the tutorial.  

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Owl Leprechaun Box

Happy St. Patrick's Day my Stampin' Friends! 

You may know by now that I love Owls.  Ever since I made these stuffed owls, my youngest daughter has loved everything owl.  So, I make alot of owl things.  The box below is my St. Patrick's Day or Leprechaun version of my Hearts a Flutter Owl box. 

I used punches and dies to dress my owl up as a Leprechaun for St. Patricks day.   

The Hearts a Flutter tutorial includes patterns and step by step directions as well as pictures to make these three owl projects: 

CLICK HEREto order the Hearts a Flutter tutorial and let me know if you like directions on how to change your Owl box into a Leprechaun too.  

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Easter Stamp Camp

Hi Stampin' Friends! 

Register Now

All discounts will be given at the class

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Clean and Simple Swallowtail

Hi Stampin' Friends! 

It's Stampin' Royalty Challenge Day.  This week's challenge #166 is "CLEAN AND SIMPLE".

The card I am sharing today is a card I am demonstrating at my workshops this month.  It uses the "spotlight" technique.  The Swallowtail image has been stamped separately in Tangerine Tango, Elegant Eggplant and Pool Party, I then punch out a piece of each with the 1-1/4" circle punch.  I mounted the circles on a 1-3/8" circle piece of coordinating card stock.  Then I matched up each circle with the main image, creating the spotlight effect.   

You can find the Swallowtail image in our Spring Catalog. 

Swallowtail #129216 $13.95

Now check out what my fellow goddessess have done with this week's challenge of "Clean and Simple". 

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Join the monthly Stampin' Up! subscription program,where you get a stampin' kit in the mail each month!  www.mypaperpumpkin.com  When you join enter my name as your demonstrator: Carrie Rhoades and my zipcode: 83714

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie Rhoades

My Paper Pumpkin

Hi Stampin' Friends! 

You may have heard me talking about Paper Pumpkin, because I am so excited about it.  

Paper Pumpkin is a new subscription program that Stampin' Up! is offering.  When you subscribe you will recieve a stamping kit in the mail each month.  A box of goodies that you use to make the deginated project that is inside.  And, each month the project inside is a SURPRISE!  I love that!  

I was lucky enough to get a sample kit at our Leadership Conference. So, I thought I would show you what all is in the box. 

Today is the day I decided to go ahead and make up the journal that is the project in this kit. 

I mounted the two stamps that come in the kit and then opened the directions and got to stamping.  How nice that everything you need is in the kit.  

And in just about 5 minutes I was done with the journal!  A subscription is just $19.95 and that INCLUDES shipping!  

To join paper pumpkin visit www.mypaperpumpkin.com.  

Enter my name as your demonstrator: Carrie Rhoades and my zipcode: 83714. 

Email me when you have joined for a free gift!  [email protected]

Happy Stampin' 

Carrie

 

Designer Typset Photopolymer Stamp Set

 

Hi Stampin' Friends!  

I am so excited about the latest stamp set I just purchased from Stampin' Up!  It's a completely clear set of stamps!  

Stampin' Up has searched long and hard for just the right material to be able to introduce completely clear stamping. And they have found it.  The new photopolymer will be an addition to our stamp line.  Our top-quality photopolymer has just enough give to create a perfectly stamped image every time and with the introduction of our firm-foam pads, let's just say they're meant for each other! Photopolymer stamps will also be unique, fun designs that will inspire you and provide more versatile options you may not see in our traditional wood- and clear-mount stamp options. 

What makes them so great?

• They're entirely transparent for perfect placement every time! 
• They are durable. The photopolymer material is designed to last. 
• Can you say sticky? (Don't worry; in a good way.) These stamps stick amazingly well to our clear blocks.
• They're age tested. They won't yellow or cloud up over time. 
• They use FDA, food-safe material. How far can you stretch your stamping creativity? 
• We could go on, but we'll let you try them for yourself.

They are clearly a great choice.

Visit my online store to purchase yours today! 

If you love the photopolymer stamps and want more, then let Stampin' Up! know by purchasing this stamp set.  If we like it, then they will make more!  

Watch this cute video from Stampin' Up! about this new stamp set option...