Carrie Stamps

Foxy Friends Monochromatic Notecard

Hello my Stampin' Friends! 

Today I am sharing a Monochromatic card I made for the challenge at Stampin' Royalty!  

For this Monochromatic challenge I choose Calypso Coral and Cajun Craze with a touch of Copper! Incase you'd like the technical definition of Monochromatic I am sharing it with you here: 

Monochromatic colors are all the colors (tints, tones, and shades) of a single hue.

Example of a monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color schemes are derived from a single base hue and extended using its shades, tones and tints. Tints are achieved by adding white and shades and tones are achieved by adding a darker color, gray or black.

It is more than using just ONE color, it's all about tints and shades.  And Calypso Coral is a tint of Cajun Craze for sure!  I am a little excited about this as I just taught this concept to my daughter's 6th grade art class last week at our Co-Op.  It might be a homeschooling mom geek out moment. 

There is so much I love about this card, first, the FOX.  I adore the Foxy Friends stamp set!  All things woodland just make me happy. 

Which leads me to my second love on this card WOODGRAIN!  Woodgrain is my favorite image in paper crafting. 

Lastly, the copper pinecone charm!  I seriously can't even stand how cute that little thing is!  

If all things woodland make you happy, you need these little charms!  

Here are all the cool things I used to make this card. 

STAMPS: Foxy Friends, Sunburst Sayings

INK: Calypso Coral stamp pad, Cajun Crazy stamp pad, Basic Black stamp pad

PAPER: Whisper White Note Card, Whisper White card stock, Cajun Craze Card stock, A Little Foxy Designer Paper Stack

ACCESSORIES: Cajun Craze Thick Twine (from a past Paper Pumpkin kit), Mini Pinecones

TOOLS: Big Shot, Woodgrain Embossing Folder, Layering Circles Framelits, Paper Snips

ADHESIVES: Fast Fuse, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

You can find these items in my online store: 

 

Be sure to check out the Stampin' Royalty blog to see what the other designers created for this Monochromatic challenge. AND, we'd love for you to come play along with us! 

Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog and let me share my creation with you! Please let me know if you have any questions, or comments, I love to hear from you. 

 

 

 

Pencil Shaped Card

I am thrilled to bring you my Pencil Shaped Card!  I made it especially for the SSINK Inspiration challenge today. 

I might be a little more excited about these than a person should be about a folded piece of paper.  I just can't stand how cute they are.  Are you with me??? 

This is the picture we where to use for creating our project for the SSINK INKspiration challenge: 

The idea hit me like a ton of bricks and I was able to just crank this cute card out.  That rarely happens that the card in your head works out when you attempt to make it.  But this one really is easy and so it was quick to make.  And I am here to help make it quick for you to recreate it.  Follow the steps below to make your own Pencil Shaped Card. 

FOR THIS CARD YOU WILL NEED: 

Crushed Curry card stock: 4-1/4" x 11", scored at 5-1/2"

Blushing Bride card stock: 2" x 4-1/4"

Silver Foil card stock: 1/2" x 4-1/4"

Sahara Sand card stock: 1-1/2" x 4-1/4"

Scrap of Basic Black card stock

Simply Scored Tool

Paper Trimmer

Pencil

Scissors

Sponges

Labeler Alphabet

Crushed Curry ink pad

Blushing Bride ink pad

Sahara Sand ink pad

Memento Black ink pad

Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Corner Rounder

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And that is it!  I should note that if you put the eraser on as I have shown, this card will not fit in a standard A2 envelope anymore.  You would need to make your own envelope or make a shorter pencil. 

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.  I would love to know if you make one of these pencil cards!  

Be sure to check out what my fellow designers made for this challenge at SSINK. 

You can find all the fun things I used to make this card at my online store: 

 

Fall fun with Bold Botanicals

Today at Stampin' Royalty we are sharing FALL THEMED cards. 

I had so much fun playing with my Bold Botanical Paper Pumpkin for my post on Monday, I thought I'd make another alternative project with this Paper Pumpkin kit. 

Love this little note card.  A fun sized card (3-1/2" x 5") for a card just to say HELLO.  

All the things I used for this card are from the Bold Botanicals Kit.  I added two stamp pads, Mint Macaron and Cajun Crazy.  So many cool things to play with in this kit.  Or you and follow the directions and make the cool projects Stampin' Up! planned for you, either way its a WIN! 

Not only is the stamp set in this kit so cute, it has several different sayings!  Which makes it very versatile! 

And I am a sucker for kits with fun embellishments!  This one has Early Espresso twine, burlap ribbon, wooden elements, die cut pieces and fun designer paper cards and elements. 

If you are loving this Paper Pumpkin Kit but are NOT a subscriber, I have good news and better news for you.  The good news is that when you do subscribe one of the perks of being a subscriber is that you get to order past kits!!  So, if you subscribe today you will be able to order this kit as soon as it is released!  

The BETTER news is that right now when you subscribe to Paper Pumpkin you get your second month for FREE!!!!!!!!  Just use code BOGO at check out!  

Find out how to subscribe here: 

And for more fall fun be sure to check out what my fellow Stampin' Goddesses have created, AND feel free to play along with us! 

Thank you for taking time to stop and visit my blog.  I'd love to hear from you or answer any of your questions. 

Mystery Swap Blog Hop

I love a good mystery, a mystery swap that it.  I am playing along with the Mystery Swap Blog Hop at SSINK today, Eeeeeee!  There's fun stamping and you get to hop along and enjoy all 6 of the swap creations. 

As you hop along, please be sure to comment and show some love on every blog! We are always excited to hear from our followers! You should have just left stop number  #2 on the Stylin' Stampin' INKspiration Blog Hop - Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana. If so, you are in the right spot. If a link doesn't work or you get off track, you will find the full blog hop lineup below.

Here's how the Mystery Swap works.  Each participant in the swap mails 3 things to their designate person. These items should include a stamped image, accessory and paper.  You can vary this however you want as long as there are 3 pieces.  

I received these three items from Diana Eichfeld. 

The saying was on a square of whisper white card stock and I die cut it into this oval shape and then realized I did not take my "before" picture. 

I felt like the dark brown of the Early Espresso designer paper and the fun pinkish purple color of the Sweet Sugar plum ribbon would make a great baby card.  And the "congrats" sentiment would go perfect with my baby card idea. 

So I pulled out my Baby Bear stamp set.  Don't you LOVE the photorealistic style of this set!  You stamp three separate image on top of each other to create the bear.  I used three ink pads for this bear; Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip and Early Espresso. 

I used the ribbon in two places on my card.  One for the bow on the bears head, which was my friend Tami's idea!  I love it, it gives her such a sweet vintage look. 

And here is the other piece of the Sweet Sugar Plum ribbon, a little accent for the sentiment. I also added a scalloped oval behind the sentiment for a cute border. 

What a fun swap.  And we want you to join in the fun!  Hop on the blog hop and check out the other creations in this swap.     Next on the blog hop is #4 - Tobe at The Craft Sea. 

  

Here is the full blog line up incase you get off....

  

1. Darcy at Dj's Stampin' Place
2. Diana at Stampin' Fun with Diana
3. Carrie at Carrie Stamps
4. Tobe at The Craft Sea
5. Jennifer at Jenny G Paper Stamps
6. Cheryl at Create with Cheryl

 

 

Cookie Cutter Christmas Class

It's time for my September Christmas Card Class! 

This month I am featuring the Cookie Cutter Christmas Stamp set and punch. 

I have designed 3 cards using these fun new products.  And you get to choose how many cards you make: 

2 of each card, for a total of 6 cards = $25

3 of each card, for a total of 9 cards = $35

PLUS!  I have one bonus card.  Bring a friend to the class that I have not invited, you and your friend get to make the Bonus card for FREE!  

Here is a look at the cards we will be making: 

 

The Cookie Cutter Christmas Class is Friday, September 30th at 6:30pm. 

At my stamp studio in Eagle, Idaho.  

I'd love for you to join us! 

To RSVP for this class send me an email at: [email protected]

Bold Botanicals alternative

Had fun playing with my August Paper Pumpkin kit making an alternative project based on this week's sketch challenge at SSINK. 

There are a lot of fun pieces in this Paper Pumpkin Kit.  Like burlap ribbon, Early Espresso Twine, wooden elements and lots of fun decorative paper.  

If you'd you like to see what all is in the August Paper Pumpkin Kit and what it makes check out this video. 

You can get a Paper Pumpkin Kit delivered to your door every month when you subscribe. You will get a new kit every month and each month the kit contents are a surprise.  When was the last time you got a surprise?  A good one?  Paper Pumpkin is like sending yourself some joy every month. 

You can find out more about subscribing and taking advantage of the ***BOGO sale on Paper Pumpkin going on right now here: 

*** Use the code: BOGO at check out to get your second month for FREE! 

Check out other creations with this sketch challenge at SSINK: 

Shop the new Holiday Catalog and Clearance Rack: 

Thank you for stopping by my blog, please let me know if you have any questions.  And please feel free to leave your comments below. 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Birthday Blooms

Todays at Stampin' Royatly we have a cool color challenge for fall. 

I was surprised at how well I liked these colors together! 

I started by making my own Designer Paper with the Birthday Blooms stamp set and these three ink pads. And I used some Crumb Cake ink for the little dots image. 

I love making paper like this and thought you might like to know how to do it. Click over to this blog post for a step by step tutorial. 

I then cut the paper to make my card. 

I still had paper left over so, might as well make another card! 

And how about one more to complete a set of 3. 

The red card makes the flowers POP!  

You can find the items I used to make these cards at my online store: 

Come play along with our challenge and see what the other designers at Stampin' Royalty have created. 

Thank you for taking time to visit my blog.  Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can help you with anything. 

 

Special Offer on ETSY cards

Hi Stampin' Friends!  

Did you know I have an ETSY shop where I sell my hand made cards?  

I do and you can find the CarrieStampsCards shop HERE: 

I have added a BUNCH of holiday themed cards in the last two days. From Halloween to Fall and Christmas.  Plus and few others!  

Right now all the Halloween cards are ONSALE!  And every purchase at my ETSY shop comes with FREE SHIPPING!  

Here's a look at some of the cards I posted recently...

You will find lots more cards for sale at my shop! 
And I have two SPECIAL OFFERS for my followers!  

Use code 1DOLLAROFF at check out to get $1 off your order.  

Use code 10FOR30 at check out to get $20 off your order of 10 or more Christmas cards. 

You will still get FREE SHIPPING when using both of these offers!  

So click over and check out my Etsy Shop, I have about 60 cards for sale! 

Watch for this logo on future blog posts to find new cards for sale. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for stopping by.  Feel free to share this offer with your friends! 

 

 

You're Sublime froggy

Bringing you a fun fall color challenge today from SSINK: 

 

Here is my little foggy card using these colors: 

The "You're Sublime" set has to be one of my faves.  And this little froggy is so cute!  

I did add some Soft Sky paper to my creation, for the pond.  I think it goes well with these colors. I colored the frog with a blender pen and Garden Green and Cajun Craze ink. 

I used several sets of dies for the things you see on this card.  For the flower I used the Cutie Pie Thinlits. I also used this set of dies to make the "waves" for the pond. 

The letters I die cut using the retired die set; Little Letters. 

For the leaves I used the Leaflets Framelits.  To give them texture I embossed them with the Woodgrain embossing folder. 

Here are all the fun things I used to make my card: 

STAMPS: You're Sublime, Hardwood Background stamp

INK: Early Espresso stamp pad, Cajun Craze stamp pad, Garden Green Stamp pad, Blender Pen

PAPER: Early Espresso card stock, Soft Sky card stock, Garden Green card stock, Cajun Craze card stock, Whisper White card stock

ACCESSORIES: Linen Thread

TOOLS: Cutie Pie Thinlits, Layering Ovals Framelits, Leaflets Framelits, Little Letters Thinlits, Woodgrain embossing folder

ADHESIVES: Dimensionals, Tombow Multipurpose Liquid Glue, Fast Fuse

You can the items I used at my online store: 

Be sure you check out the other creations with these colors and come play along with our challenge at SSINK.

Thank you for stopping by my blog, I hope you have been inspired and take some time for yourself to be creative.